Acme United's Westcott® Brand Launches First Ever National Scissors Day™ on August 1, 2025

SHELTON, Conn., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU), a global leader in cutting tools, and school, home and office products, proudly announces the launch of National Scissors Day™, taking place for the first time on August 1, 2025. Debuting by Westcott®, the #1 scissor brand in the USA, this national day celebrates the essential tool that cuts across classrooms, homes, offices and creative spaces everywhere.

As the market leader in scissors, with over a century of innovation, Westcott® is uniquely positioned to own this moment. National Scissors Day™ will highlight the importance of quality craftsmanship, cutting-edge designs and the role scissors play in education, creativity and everyday life. Designed to inspire and engage, the day showcases how scissors support learning, expression and productivity across classrooms, craft tables, homes and workplaces.

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.

ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its leading brands include First Aid Only®, First Aid Central®, PhysiciansCare®, Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, DMT®, Med-Nap, Safety Made and Elite. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.com.

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