Acme United Corporation - Key Dates:

Key Dates:

1867:
Benz Shear Shop is founded.
1882:
The business is incorporated as The Acme Shear Company.
1883:
Brothers Dwight and David C. Wheeler buy the company.
1941:
Henry Wheeler is named president.
1965:
The company offers disposable surgical instruments.
1967:
The company goes public.
1971:
The company changes its name to Acme United Corporation.
1979:
Acme lists on the American Stock Exchange.
1990:
Emil Schlemper GmbH is acquired.
1995:
Walter C. Johnson is named CEO.
2004:
Clauss Cutlery is acquired.