FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 23, 2009--
Acme United Corporation ACU
announced today that it has named Rick Constantine as Vice President of
Marketing – Clauss and Camillus Brands. Mr. Constantine will be
responsible for all aspects of the Clauss and Camillus Brands including
Strategy and Innovation.
Mr. Constantine originally joined Acme United in August 2005 as Director
of Marketing for Floral and Industrial Products, he was then promoted to
Senior Director of Marketing in September 2008. Prior to Acme United,
Rick worked in the headquarters for Dymo Corporation as Global Director
consumer business for the flagship label maker products. Prior to
working at Dymo Rick held positions of increasing responsibility with
both Micro Warehouse and Conair corporation. Mr. Constantine holds both
a BBA and an MBA degree from the University of New Haven, CT.
Mike Peterson, Vice President Global of Marketing, said, "Rick has
demonstrated exceptional skills in Product Innovation, Branding and
Customer Focus during his 4 years with Acme United Corporation. In his
most recent assignment as Senior Director of Marketing, Rick developed
and launched the Clauss® hardware line, including the award winning
SpeedPak® utility knife, which opened up an entire new distribution
channel. Further building the companies cutting and coating leadership,
Rick relaunched Camillus® knives with Titanium CarbonitrideTM and the
products are now achieving distribution with leading retailers and
industrial distributors in North America.”
"I am confident that Rick's strong leadership, commitment and passion
for the business will drive the Clauss and Camillus Brands growth going
forward," added Peterson.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION is an innovative supplier of cutting devices,
measuring instruments, and safety products for school, home, office,
hardware and industrial use. The company is a global leader in cutting
and coating technologies for both the consumer and professional market.
Its leading brands include Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus® and
PhysiciansCare®.
Source: Acme United Corporation
Acme United Corporation
Paul G. Driscoll, 203-254-6060
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203-0254-6019
