FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2007--Forbes announced that Acme United Corporation ACU has been ranked 113th on the annual Forbes list of the 200 best small companies in America. Acme United returns to the list for a second time. The list which is comprised of public companies appears in the October 29th issue of Forbes and is available at FORBES.com.

To be considered for the list companies must have revenue of $5 million to $750 million with share prices above $5 as of October 1st. The companies were measured according to return on equity, as well as sustained sales and net profit growth over 12-month and five-year periods

Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO said, "We have been focused on delivering meaningful innovation and value to our customers, and it is gratifying to again be recognized by FORBES. We continue to make gains in our current and new markets."

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).

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