Acme United Corporation Joins Board of Regents of American Knife and Tool Institute

Acme United Corporation (NYSE MKT:ACU) today announced that its Camillus Knives business has been appointed to the Board of Regents of the American Knife and Tool Institute.

Rick Constantine, Vice President of Marketing and Global Business Unit Leader will join the board. He is responsible for the Clauss, Camillus, Cuda and Western Brands and has been with Acme United for 10 years.

Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, said “Rick is a strong leader, and has outstanding marketing and new product skills. I am certain he will contribute passion and knowledge to the knife community. We are thrilled he will be joining the AKTI board.”

Mr. Johnsen added that Constantine is an avid hunter and nationally sponsored offshore and commercial fisherman. He is a licensed charter captain and competes in many offshore fishing competitions annually.

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®.

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