M&A Deal Summary

Acme United Acquires Pac-Kit Safety Equipment

On March 1, 2011, Acme United acquired medical products company Pac-Kit Safety Equipment for 3M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Acme United’s 1st transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Acme United’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Acme United’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Acme United’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-03-01
Target Pac-Kit Safety Equipment
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Acme United
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 3M USD

Target

Pac-Kit Safety Equipment

South Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Pac-Kit Safety Equipment Co., Inc. is a manufacturer of first aid kits for the industrial, safety, transportation, and marine markets.

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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 1 of 9
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 8
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 7
Year (2011) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 5
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-06-02 First Aid Only

Vancouver, Washington, United States

First Aid Only is a supplier of Smart Compliance® first aid kits, refills, and safety products that meet regulatory requirements for a broad range of industries. The company pioneered consultative selling and support of first aid items to large corporate customers, and is recognized as an innovative leader in the safety products industry. It employs 100 people.

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