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Acme United’s Westcott® Brand Celebrates National Scissors Day™ on August 1st, 2026

Acme United's Westcott brand launches National Scissors Day to celebrate its legacy and promote the essential tool.

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Acme United Corporation, through its Westcott brand, announced the celebration of the second annual National Scissors Day on August 1st, 2026. The day aims to highlight the importance of scissors in education, creativity, and productivity, emphasizing Westcott's leadership and innovation in scissors products. The celebration includes giveaways, social media contests, educational content, retail promotions, and creative challenges.

Acme United’s Westcott® Brand Celebrates National Scissors Day™ on August 1st, 2026
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Key Points

  • National Scissors Day™ is promoted by Westcott, the largest scissors supplier globally, highlighting the tool's role in education, creativity, and productivity.
  • Acme United leverages its century-long innovation in cutting tools to strengthen brand engagement through contests, promotions, and educational campaigns.
  • The campaign spans social media platforms and major retail channels, aiming to expand consumer interaction and brand visibility.

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. DriscollAcme United Corporation1 Waterview DriveShelton, CT 06484Phone: (203) 254-6060



Risks

  • The initiative is promotional and may not significantly impact sales or financial performance in the short term.
  • Consumer engagement and participation in social media contests and promotions may vary, affecting brand exposure.
  • Competition from other cutting tool brands may limit the long-term effect of the campaign on market share.

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