M&A Deal Summary

Acme United Acquires First Aid Central

On January 7, 2020, Acme United acquired consumer products company First Aid Central

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Acme United’s 2nd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Acme United’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Acme United’s 1st transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-01-07
Target First Aid Central
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Acme United
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

First Aid Central

Laval, Quebec, Canada
First Aid Central produces and sells a complete line of first aid kits, refills, and safety products to a broad range of industries and end-users. First Aid Central products meet federal Health Canada and provincial regulatory requirements.

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Buyer

Acme United

Shelton, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Founded 1867
Sector Consumer Products
Employees645
Revenue 191M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Acme United is a worldwide supplier of innovative cutting, measuring and safety products to the school, home, office, hardware and industrial markets. Its brands include Westcott, Clauss, Camillus, PhysiciansCare and Pac-Kit. Acme United was incorporated in 1867 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 9
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 8
State (Quebec) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 2
Year (2020) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-01 Spill Magic

Santa Ana, California, United States

Spill Magic, Inc. is a manufacturer of Spill Magic and Spill Magic products. Many large retail chains use its products to remove liquids from broken glass containers, oil and gas spills, bodily fluids, and solvents. Its easy-to-use and environmentally friendly products permanently absorb the spills, leaving the floors underneath dry and reducing injuries from falls.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-16 Med-Nap

Brooksville, Florida, United States

Med-Nap LLC is a manufacturer of alcohol prep pads, alcohol wipes, benzalkonium chloride wipes (BZK), antiseptic wipes, castile soap, and lens cleaning products. Med-Nap was founded in 2007 and is based in Brooksville, Florida.

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