ACU($17.08) an Ebola play? Float ~1M
PRW: Acme United Corporation Donates Respirator Masks for Ebola Efforts
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 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(R), Clauss(R),
Camillus(R), PhysiciansCare (R), Pac-Kit(R), and First Aid Only(R).
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.
CONTACT: Acme United Corporation
Paul G. Driscoll, 203-254-6060
FAX: 203-254-6521
SOURCE: Acme United Corporation
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