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GRAND FORKS, N.D. January 17, 2023 - Acme Tools, a leading authorized online retailer of tools and equipment, has been awarded on Newsweek's list of Best Online Shops 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Acme Tools was recognized as a top place to shop online in the DIY, Tools and Supplies category. The awards list was recently announced and can currently be viewed on Newsweek's website.

The Best Online Shops 2023 were identified after passing a number of tests based on 51 objective and subjective criteria. Newsweek and Statista performed detailed testing of each online shop and conducted a nationwide survey of over 6,000 American online shoppers.

Survey participants were asked to evaluate online shops on Trust & Security, Structure & Usability, Payment, Purchase & Delivery, Service & Communication, Technical Performance and Likelihood of Purchase. From thousands of online retailers evaluated, only 1,000 have been awarded in eight industries and 39 different categories.

"I want to congratulate our entire e-commerce team for earning this award and thank our online customers for their business and positive evaluations," said Shawn Herrick, e-commerce division manager at Acme Tools.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Acme Tools was founded in 1948 in Grand Forks, N.D., and today is an omnichannel premier retailer of tools and equipment with 10 retail stores in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 95,000 products online at AcmeTools.com.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - April 25, 2018 - Acme Tools was named the 2017 Tier 1 Distributor Member of the Year by Evergreen Marketing Group at its Annual Partnership Conference last week in Dallas, Texas. This is the seventh time in the past ten years that Acme Tools and its 475-person work force has been recognized with the national award.

"As a seven-time winner of Distributor Member of the Year, Acme Tools has set a high standard for everyone in the tool and equipment industry," said Evergreen CEO Kevin Higginbotham. "Acme Tools has demonstrated what can be accomplished by fully engaging in Evergreen professional development programs that benefit both their employees and customers."

The Evergreen awards recognize top distributors and manufacturers based on multiple criteria. Distributors and manufacturers are divided into three tiers based on size and then ranked by contribution, growth, participation and member and manufacturer input.

Milwaukee Tool Corporation was recognized as the 2017 Tier 1 Preferred Supplier of the Year.

Evergreen Marketing Group is a member-owned cooperative organization founded in 1989 by construction/industrial supply distributors. Today, it consists of more than 60 distributors with more than 290 locations in the United States and Canada with combined revenues over $1.9 billion working in partnership with more than 100 leading suppliers of tools and equipment. Evergreen is focused on the growth and development of its distributors and preferred suppliers through training and education, business development and partnering. Evergreen maintains an 11,000-square-foot training center in Farmers Branch, Texas, and offers the industry's only professional certification programs for sales and operations employees.

Six Acme Tools employees were recognized at the Dallas event as new Certified Tool Specialists and a seventh employee was recognized as a new Safety Specialist.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary, Acme Tools is a omnichannel premier retailer of tools and equipment with 10 retail stores in the Upper Midwest and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 50,000 products online at AcmeTools.com.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - January 18, 2017 - Today, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation announced that Acme Tools has been named Online Partner of the Year for 2016. Acme Tools is the first Bosch-certified online partner to earn the newly created award.

Bosch cited e-commerce innovation, sales growth and overall partnership contributions in presenting the award to AcmeTools.com. at its North American power tools headquarters in Mt. Prospect, Illinois.

Acme Tools carries a complete line of the latest Bosch tools and accessories and has participated in the Bosch Online Partner Program since its inception in 2014.

Bosch certified online partners are committed to bringing customers a quality online shopping experience by building and maintaining a strong relationship with the Bosch brand. Bosch Tools Online Partners believe in the values and support the integrity of Robert Bosch Tool Corporation.

About Robert Bosch Tool Corporation

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, the Power Tools Division of North America, was formed in 2003 when Robert Bosch GmbH combined its North American diverse power tool and accessories business into one organization. As a manufacturing pioneer with more than a century's worth of experience, the Bosch name has become synonymous with engineering excellence. The company has locations throughout North America as part of the global power tools division. Bosch associates maintain a legacy of world-class design, manufacturing and sale for power tools, rotary and oscillating tools, accessories and measuring tools.

About Acme Tools

Family owned since 1948, award-winning Acme Tools has 69 years of industry experience and today is an omnichannel premier retailer of tools and equipment with 10 retail stores in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 40,000 products online at AcmeTools.com.

GRAND FORKS, ND - November 22, 2016 - Acme Tools, a leading authorized online retailer of tools and equipment, has launched the new Milwaukee REDSTICK™ Box Levels online at AcmeTools.com for pre-orders with an estimated shipping date of December 9, 2016. Milwaukee Tool introduced the new Box Levels this month at STAFDA, an industry leading trade show, in Atlanta.

Designed with an All-Metal Backbone™ that reinforces the box level frame and new-to-world SHARPSITE™ Vial Technology, REDSTICK Box Levels are the most durable and easy to read layout solution for professional tradesmen - delivering precision accuracy within 0.029 degrees.

"Milwaukee deserves credit for bringing its innovation and design technology to a core category of tools for the professional building trades," said Paul Kuhlman, vice president of merchandise operations and marketing for Acme Tools. "Acme Tools will be one of the first Milwaukee authorized online retailers to receive the new REDSTICK Box Levels to fulfill online orders next month."

The All-Metal Backbone produces the strongest frame in the industry and eliminates common frame deformities seen in box levels. The Backbone reinforced frame also creates a more secure and protected vial setting to protect accuracy and prevent damage or loosening. High-density, removable endcaps protect the frame and provide better access into tight spaces.

The new Box Levels feature SHARPSITE Vial Technology for the very best readability and visual accuracy. Black bands on the vials create high contrast edges that make the magnified bubble easier to read and deliver precision-grade accuracy. Built to withstand challenging jobsite conditions, SHARPSITE vials are engineered with high-impact acrylic which delivers 10X more durability than the standard competitive block vials and protects the accuracy over the life of the level. Milwaukee also introduced a Lifetime Accuracy Guarantee. In the unlikely event the end user experiences an issue with vial accuracy, the level can be replaced.

Available in nine non-magnetic and nine magnetic models, all magnetic models include amplified rare-earth magnets to provide maximum holding power in common metal applications. Precision milled measuring surfaces on the top and bottom guarantee accuracy in all working positions. The new levels range in length from 16 inches to 96 inches.

Milwaukee will also introduce REDSTICK Compact Levels with compact box level frames ranging in length from 24 inches to 72 inches. All new REDSTICK Levels are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Acme Tools has more than 65 years of industry experience and today is an omnichannel premier retailer of tools and equipment with 10 retail stores in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 35,000 products online at AcmeTools.com.

GRAND FORKS, ND - August 8, 2016 - The Toro Company has awarded the prestigious Summit Club Residential Award to Acme Tools. The annual award recognizes qualifying Toro dealers for outstanding sales of residential lawn equipment. Acme Tools has earned the award from Toro every year since 2012.

As an award-winning Toro dealer, Acme Tools offers a complete line of Toro® products with the latest advancements and reliable service from technicians trained on Toro equipment using genuine Toro parts.

Acme Tools has more than 65 years of industry experience and today is an omni-channel premier retailer of tools and equipment with 10 retail stores in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 35,000 products online at AcmeTools.com.

GRAND FORKS, ND - April 26, 2016 - Acme Tools was named the 2015 Tier 1 Distributor Member of the Year by Evergreen Marketing Group at its Annual Partnership Conference in Dallas, Texas. This is the second consecutive year and the sixth time since the award was established in 2008 that Acme Tools and its 475-person work force has been recognized having previously been honored in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014.

"By winning Member of the Year in consecutive years , Acme Tools has once again shown the benefit of forming true partnerships with Evergreen preferred suppliers," said Evergreen CEO Kevin Higginbotham. "Acme Tools leads the group by example and is a true role model for other distributor members. They take full advantage of our professional development programs that benefit their employees and their customers."

The awards were created to recognize top distributors and manufacturers based on multiple criteria. Distributors and manufacturers are divided into three tiers based on size and then ranked by contribution, growth, participation and member and manufacturer input.

Milwaukee Tool Corporation was recognized as the 2015 Tier 1 Preferred Supplier of the Year.

Evergreen Marketing Group is a member-owned cooperative organization founded in 1989 by construction/industrial supply distributors. Today, it consists of 69 distributors with more than 280 locations in the United States and Canada with combined revenues over $1.6 billion. Evergreen is focused on the growth and development of its distributors and preferred suppliers through training and education, business development and partnering. Evergreen maintains a 17,000-square-foot training center in Farmers Branch, Texas, and offers the industry's only professional certification programs for sales and operations employees.

Acme Tools has more than 65 years of industry experience as a major industrial tool distributor and today is a premier retailers of tools and equipment with 10 retail stores in the Upper Midwest and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 35,000 products online at AcmeTools.com.

TORRANCE, CA - April 13, 2016 - Kubota Tractor Corporation is pleased to honor Acme Equipment in Grand Forks, ND and Acme Tools in Bemidji, MN and Minot, ND, with Kubota's Elite Award of Excellence, the company's most prestigious dealership certification and designation. The certification program was created by Kubota's senior leadership team in conjunction with its National Dealer Advisory Board to recognize dealers around the country that are providing customers with the "ultimate Kubota experience" from top quality equipment, to sales and financing, customer satisfaction and best in class service.

"Whether it is landscapers, contractors or large property owners, today's customers expect equipment dealers to be top-notch, full-service partners. Kubota's Award of Excellence program recognizes dealers that are already there, meeting and exceeding customers' expectations," says Todd Stucke, vice president, sales, marketing and product support for Kubota. "Simply put, they are our very best, and they've set the bar high. For that, we thank and applaud them."

Unique to Kubota's Award of Excellence program is its designation criteria. The advisory board and Kubota worked together to narrow down the criteria to core elements related to customer sales and service support excellence, that are the absolute most critical for longevity, segment growth and overall business success.

In order to be recognized with a Kubota Premier Award of Excellence a dealership must meet all requirements and achieve at least an 80 percent compliance percentage of the all the core elements. In addition, to achieve the top "elite" status level dealers must be a premier certified dealer and achieve a total fiscal sales requirement.

"This is the inaugural year of Kubota's Award of Excellence program and it is already setting a high standard that will pave the way for sustained growth and market segment leadership," Ray Villarreal, Kubota director of dealer development adds. "We have built a strong reputation for top quality on the manufacturing level and this award recognizes that Acme Equipment is delivering on the Kubota promise before, during and after the sale.

Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif., is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors of up to 170 Gross hp, performance-matched implements, compact and utility-class construction equipment, consumer lawn and garden equipment, hay tools and spreaders, commercial turf products and utility vehicles. For product literature or dealer locations, contact: Kubota Tractor Corporation, 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503, (888) 4-KUBOTA [(888) 458-2682], Ext. 900, or visit their website.

About Acme Tools
Acme Tools has more than 65 years of industry experience and today is an omni-channel premier retailer of tools and equipment with 10 retail stores in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 35,000 products online at AcmeTools.com.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - March 16, 2016 - Acme Tools received the prestigious Silver ADDY Award from the American Advertising Federation of North Dakota for its new DO YOUR BEST WORK™ advertising campaign featuring three new television commercials that began airing last year. The TV spots were created by Flint Group in Duluth, Minnesota and produced by Media Productions in Fargo, North Dakota. An example of the award-winning campaign can be viewed here: Dan the Contractor

The American Advertising Awards, known as the ADDYs, is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition. Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation, the regional competition is the first phase that recognizes and rewards creative excellence in the art of advertising.

Acme Tools has more than 65 years of industry experience and today is an omni-channel premier retailer of tools and equipment with 10 retails stores in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 35,000 products online at AcmeTools.com.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - November 19, 2015 - Acme Tools, a leading authorized online retailer of tools and equipment, was recently selected to join the Google Trusted Stores program. To help shoppers identify online merchants that offer a great shopping experience, the Google Trusted Store badge is awarded to e-commerce sites that demonstrate a track record of on-time shipping and excellent customer service. When visiting the Acme Tools website, shoppers will see a Google Trusted Store badge and can click on it for more information.

Acme Tools also announced an upgrade to its navigation and search feature incorporating new industry-leading technology designed to provide faster and more relevant search results for online customers. The new search engine technology delivers a site search solution that produces relevant product recommendations making it faster and easier for online shoppers using the site search feature.

" Acme Tools has always been committed to setting the standard for both customer service and online shopping experience," said Paul Kuhlman, vice president of merchandise operations and marketing for Acme Tools. "Acme Tools is proud to be recognized as a Google Trusted Store and add the highly recognized badge to our website."

As an added benefit, when a shopper makes a purchase at a Google Trusted Store, they have the option to select free purchase protection from Google. Then in the unlikely event of an issue with their purchase, they can request Google's help, and Google will work with Acme Tools and the customer to address the issue. As part of this, Google offers up to $1,000 lifetime purchase protection for eligible purchases.

Google Trusted Stores is entirely free, both for shoppers and for online stores. The program helps online stores like Acme Tools attract new customers, increase sales and differentiate themselves by showing off their excellent service via the badge on their website.

Acme Tools has more than 65 years of industry experience and today is a multi-channel premier retailer of tools and equipment with 10 retail stores in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 30,000 products online at AcmeTools.com.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - October 26, 2015 - Acme Tools, a leading authorized online retailer of tools and equipment, has added the PayPal digital payment platform to its e-commerce website for online customers.
       The PayPal platform will provide Acme Tools online customers with the convenient option of checking out simply and securely using their PayPal account on AcmeTools.com whether shopping on a laptop, tablet or smartphone.
       "Digital payment technology is at the forefront of the payment space and we realize our new customers, especially millennials, prefer a digital payment option," said Steve Kuhlman, vice president of corporate operations for Acme Tools. "PayPal's platform simplifies the checkout process and provides a payment option allowing the customer to choose how to pay at checkout."
       PayPal is the most widely used and trusted digital wallet in the world. According to a Forrester Research study earlier this year, PayPal is used over five times more than Visa Checkout and is the preferred online payment brand across all age ranges and both genders.
       "PayPal is being added just in time for the busy holiday shopping and shipping season," said Kuhlman. "PayPal will provide our online customers with a faster checkout experience."
       Acme Tools has more than 65 years of industry experience and today is a multi-channel, premier retailer of tools and equipment with 10 retail stores in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 30,000 products online at AcmeTools.com

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - May 27, 2015 - Acme Tools, a leading authorized online retailer of tools and equipment, today announced the planned expansion of its corporate headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The project includes a newly constructed addition that will feature a stunning new entrance, executive offices, board room, a large employee training room and a new employee lunch room. New offices, conference rooms and open work areas will also be added as well as remodeling the current corporate offices.
       The design of the new spaces focuses on the needs of Acme Tools employees providing the environment, technology and comfort required to increase efficiency and productivity. The expansion increases the size of the corporate headquarters building to 15,000-square-feet.
       Acme Tools employees will attend manufacturer training and company training programs in the new 35-person training facility. Specifically designed to provide a unique le