Acme United’s Westcott® Brand Celebrates National Scissors Day™ on August 1st, 2026
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU), a global provider of cutting tools and school, home and office products, announced that its Westcott brand will celebrate the second annual National Scissors Day™ on August 1, 2026.
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Acme United (NYSE American: ACU), a global provider of cutting tools and school, home and office products, announced that its Westcott brand will celebrate the second annual National Scissors Day™ on August 1, 2026. Created by Westcott, described as the world’s largest scissors supplier, the event recognizes scissors’ role in learning, creativity, productivity and daily life.
According to Acme United, National Scissors Day will feature giveaways, social media contests with exclusive Westcott products, educational spotlights on scissor history and manufacturing, retail promotions across major chains and online marketplaces, and creative challenges inviting users to share everyday scissor use.
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News Market Reaction – ACU
On Jul 30, the day this news came out, ACU closed 6.13% below the previous close. Argus tracked a trough of -2.5% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner recorded 7 alerts for this stock that day. Relative volume reached 2.2x the daily average during tracking.
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Key Figures
- Event date
- August 1st, 2026
- National Scissors Day
- Annual occurrence
- Second annual
- National Scissors Day
- Brand history
- Over a century
- Westcott innovation
Historical Context
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Net sales and net income increased; the 24-hour reaction was 14.27%.
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A new $65 million facility extended financing through July 15, 2029.
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The company scheduled its second-quarter results release for July 23, 2026.
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The board declared a $0.16-per-share dividend payable July 23, 2026.
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Management announced participation in the Sidoti Micro Cap Virtual Conference.
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SHELTON, Conn., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE, American: ACU), a global leader in cutting tools, and school, home and office products, is proud to celebrate the second annual National Scissors Day™, August 1st, 2026.
Created by Westcott®, the largest supplier in the world, National Scissors Day™ recognizes one of the world’s most essential tools and its impact on learning, creativity, productivity and everyday life. From classrooms and craft rooms to homes and offices scissors play a vital role in helping people create, learn and accomplish tasks every day.
As the market leader in scissors, with over a century of innovation, Westcott® is uniquely positioned to own this moment. National Scissors Day™ highlights the importance of quality craftsmanship, innovative design and countless ways scissors support education, self-expression and productivity across generations.
Highlights of National Scissors Day™
- Giveaways and Social Media Contests, featuring exclusive Westcott® products
- Educational Spotlights on scissor history, fun facts and how they’re made
- Retail Promotions across major chains and online marketplaces
- Creative Challenges inviting users to show how they use their scissors everyday
For more information and to join the celebration, visit www.westcottbrand.com or follow Westcottbrand on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Pinterest.
| CONTACT: | Paul G. Driscoll | Acme United Corporation | 1 Waterview Drive | Shelton, CT 06484 | Phone: (203) 254-6060 |
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