Acme United Corporation Announces Communication Program

Acme United Corporation (AMEX:ACU) announced today that it has started a communication program to broaden its investor exposure.

Acme United has reached significant milestones over the past 5 years in both revenue and earnings growth, and has been recognized by Business Week, Fortune and Forbes.

A large part of the Company’s growth can be attributed to its passion for innovation. Over 30% of its products in the Westcott brand did not exist three years ago. Acme was elected Vendor Of The Year by Office Products International in 2005, and it has won Teachers’ Choice Awards in each one of the last three years.

Acme United’s global brand Westcott, is the leading scissors brand in the USA and the worldwide number one ruler brand. The Company’s products can be found at nearly all major office superstores, mass market retailers, and industrial suppliers in North America, and at many global chains.

Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO said, “Acme United has been making good progress for a number of years, and we believe it is time to enhance our exposure to the investor community. The Company has engaged Smallcaps.us to develop a communication plan, which it intends to execute in the coming months.”

Mr. Johnsen added, “We plan to keep our investors up-to-date by means of a written, audio or video message every four to six weeks. The next communication will be our release of 2008 earnings on February 27, 2009.”

ACME UNITED CORPORATION is an innovative supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments, and safety products for school, home, office, hardware and industrial use. Its leading brands include Westcott®, Clauss®, and PhysiciansCare®.

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 Company’s plans and results of operations will be affected by the Company’s ability to manage its growth, and (iii) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.