FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2014-- Acme United Corporation (NYSE MKT:ACU) today announced that it has donated over 150,000 disposable respirator masks to MAP International. The products will be used to assist in the Ebola crisis in West Africa.

Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, said “We are very fortunate to be able to help the humanitarian efforts, and I am delighted to announce this donation. We encourage other similarly positioned companies to make available urgently needed supplies.”

Mr. Johnsen added that Acme United has products which can assist in the isolation and cleanup of blood and other bodily fluids, and has been working with its customers to provide appropriate kits for use in schools, homes, and industrial settings.

ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative cutting, measuring and safety products to the school, home, office, hardware and industrial markets. Its leading brands include Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus®, PhysiciansCare ®, Pac-Kit®, and First Aid Only®.

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 impact of current uncertainties in global economic conditions and the ongoing financial crisis affecting the domestic and foreign banking system and financial markets, including the impact on the Company’s suppliers and customers (iii) currency fluctuations (iv) the Company’s plans and results of operations will be affected by the Company’s ability to manage its growth, including its ability to integrate successfully companies which it may acquire from time to time and (v) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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