FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2007--Acme United Corporation (AMEX:ACU) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted a trademark registration for grey and yellow handle scissors to Acme United. This is Acme United's first trademark registration for colors applied to scissors and supports the distinctive and proprietary nature of these products. Grey and Yellow handle scissors are used on Acme United's signature line of Westcott(R) Brand Titanium Bonded(TM) scissors. In addition to the trademark for color handles, Acme United has other trademarks, patents and pending patents related to its family of titanium products. Titanium products, marketed under the Westcott Brand, have received widespread customer acceptance.

Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, said "We are delighted to obtain this trademark registration. This is confirmation of customer acceptance and recognition of our proprietary designs and innovative products." Mike Peterson, Vice President Marketing, added "The Westcott Titanium Bonded scissors are revolutionizing cutting products. Westcott was the first Brand to bring the benefits of Titanium technology at affordable prices and consumers love the products." Peterson added, "Grey and yellow handles have become synonymous with the highest quality and performance of Westcott Brand Titanium Bonded scissors. Having a registered trademark further validates the uniqueness and importance of these products." Peterson concluded with, "We would like to thank all of the consumers who purchased our titanium scissors and are making them essential tools for home, office, school and craft."

These award winning products are available in retail stores and through many of the leading commercial office catalogs.

ACME UNITED CORPORATION is an innovative supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments, and safety products for school, home, office and industrial use. Its leading brands include Westcott(R), Clauss(R), and PhysiciansCare(R).

Forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation, statements related to the Company's plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including without limitation the following: (i) the Company's plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the Company's plans and results of operations will be affected by the Company's ability to manage its growth, and (iii) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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