Acme United Corporation Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpener Won the 2017 Teachers’ Choice™ Award!

FAIRFIELD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acme United Corporation (NYSE MKT:ACU) today announced that it has won
the 2017 Teachers’ Choice™ Award! The Teachers’ Choice™ Award honors
products of exceptional quality and outstanding performance in the
classroom and at home! Winners were evaluated by a panel of teachers
that each used the product in their classrooms and homes to find the
best products for teachers and parents.

The winners are on display at www.teacherschoiceawards.com.
The winners will also appear in the following issue(s) of Learning
Magazine:

• All Classroom, Children’s Books, and Preschool Winners – January 2017
  (Mails 12/22/16)
• All Family and Professional Development Winners – Spring 2017 (Mails
  3/22/16)

Chris Alagno, Vice President Westcott team said, “We are honored to
accept this award from the Learning magazine. Westcott prides itself on
quality and innovation that makes the lives of our teachers better and
more productive.”

Chris Alagno added that the Westcott sharpeners have revolutionized the
category through design, performance and innovation. They sharpen from
the top, utilize patented titanium bonded technology, and stay sharp
three times longer than competitive products.

ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leader in cutting technology and an
innovator of safety solutions.

Contacts

Acme United Corporation
Paul G. Driscoll, 203-254-6060
Fax:
203-254-6521