FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2005--Acme United Corporation (AMEX:ACU) announced today its participation in the online 2004 Top Performers of the Amex investor conference to be held on March 16, 2005. The webcast event is being sponsored by the American Stock Exchange and features 15 of the top performing Amex-listed companies for 2004.

Acme United Corporation will present its investment story and share the Company's success in 2004 to leading analysts and institutional investors.

Commenting on Acme United Corporation's participation, Walter Johnsen, CEO and President said, "We are very excited to be participating in the Amex's 2004 Top Performers webcast. We look forward to discussing the Company with Wall Street professionals and the investing public during the conference."

Acme United Corporation will present at 12:30 P.M. on March 16, 2005. For a complete schedule, or to register to attend the conference, please contact Erika Levy of the Amex IR Alliance at (212) 896-1208 or elevy@kcsa.com. The following webcast link can be used to directly access the presentation. http://www.vcall.com/CEPage.asp?ID=90940

ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a specialized supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments, and safety products for school, home, office and industrial use.

    CONTACT: Acme United Corporation
             Paul G. Driscoll, 203-332-7330
             Fax: 203-576-1547

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