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Acme United

Shelton, Connecticut, United States

For over 150 years, Acme United Corporation has been a leading worldwide supplier of innovative cutting, measuring, first aid and sharpening products for the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets, with operations in the United States, Canada, Europe (Germany) and Asia (Hong Kong and China).

Focus Areas
Cutting tools, Measuring tools, First aid and safety products
Website
acmeunited.com

Tracked deals

5

5 tracked deals across 2020-2026.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

5 buyout

Acme United Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 4 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 4 years for Acme United. 2 2020 1 2023 1 2024 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Acme United Acquires My Medic (SLED Distribution, LLC)
    January 22, 2026
    Buyer
    Acme United Corporation
    Target
    My Medic (SLED Distribution, LLC)
    Seller
    SLED Distribution, LLC
    Industry
    Consumer Products
    Location
    Utah, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Acme United Corporation has acquired the assets of SLED Distribution, LLC, which does business as My Medic, for $18.7 million. My Medic, a North Salt Lake, Utah-based direct-to-consumer supplier of tactical, trauma, and emergency response products with roughly $19 million in 2025 revenue and about 40 employees, will continue operating in Utah as Acme expands its product offerings and distribution in the U.S. and Canada.

  • Acme United Corporation Acquires Assets of Elite First Aid
    May 23, 2024
    Buyer
    Acme United Corporation
    Target
    Elite First Aid, Inc.
    Industry
    Medical Devices
    Location
    North Carolina, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Acme United Corporation acquired the assets of Elite First Aid, Inc., a Wake Forest, North Carolina-based supplier of tactical, trauma and emergency response products. Elite First Aid reported approximately $4.2 million of revenue in 2023; the founder and management are joining Acme United and the acquisition is expected to be accretive.

  • Acme United Corporation Acquires Assets of Hawktree Solutions, Inc.
    September 27, 2023
    Buyer
    Acme United Corporation
    Target
    Hawktree Solutions, Inc.
    Seller
    Hawktree Solutions, Inc. (in receivership)
    Industry
    Medical Devices
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Acme United Corporation acquired selected assets of Hawktree Solutions, Inc., a supplier of first aid and survival kits, medical supplies, and training, for approximately $1.0 million. Hawktree — which held the exclusive Canadian Red Cross license for certain first aid/survival products and had prior annual revenues of about $4.0 million — was in receivership; Acme United will operate the business from its Laval, Canada facilities and expects the acquisition to be accretive in Q4 2023.

  • Acme United Corporation Acquires Assets of Med-Nap LLC
    December 16, 2020
    Buyer
    Acme United Corporation
    Target
    Med-Nap LLC
    Seller
    Med-Nap LLC
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Florida, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Acme United Corporation acquired the assets of Med-Nap LLC, a Brooksville, Florida-based manufacturer of alcohol prep pads, antiseptic wipes and related cleaning products. Med-Nap reported estimated 2020 revenues of approximately $4.9 million and EBITDA of about $1.0 million, employs 25 people, and the acquisition provides Acme with an FDA-registered U.S. manufacturing facility and new product lines; purchase price was not disclosed.

  • Acme United Corporation Acquires Assets of First Aid Central
    January 7, 2020
    Buyer
    Acme United Corporation (Canadian subsidiary)
    Target
    First Aid Central
    Seller
    First Aid Central
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Quebec, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Acme United Corporation's Canadian subsidiary has acquired the assets of First Aid Central, a Laval, Quebec–based first aid and safety supplier. First Aid Central reported approximately C$4.3 million in 2019 revenue; Acme United said it will use the Laval location to expand local production and better serve Canadian and global customers.

Related Acquisition Pages

Manufacturing Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Acme United. Medical Devices Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Acme United. Consumer Products Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Acme United. Acquisitions in Florida 1 tracked deal by Acme United. Acquisitions in North Carolina 1 tracked deal by Acme United. Acquisitions in Utah 1 tracked deal by Acme United.

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