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.