ABOUT US
Acme Tools was founded by George Kuhlman in 1948 as a small electric motor repair shop in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota. The business was named "ACME" because it represented the highest level or degree attainable - the peak of perfection. The core values back then were simple, offer customers the highest quality products at competitive prices, backed by superior professional service and support. Now three generations and more than 70 years later, this family owned business has grown to become a major retailer of tools and equipment.
Today, Acme Tools celebrates 70 years of experience serving customers and continues to be one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment with some of the largest first-class showrooms in the nation and the best online tool store in e-commerce. With ten locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, Acme Tools serves the contractor, woodworker and do-it-yourselfer with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers.
Whether you shop in-store, on your smartphone or from our catalog, we hope to save you time and money by serving as a source for products to make your job or project easier and more enjoyable. If there's an item you don't see on our website, in our catalog or in our stores, chances are we stock it or can get it for you. Just ask and we will do our best to find it for you.
If you're new to Acme Tools, we look forward to the opportunity to serve you; if you're already a customer, as always, we thank you for your business!
Not sold yet on shopping at Acme Tools? Here are 10 reasons why we are a good choice!
Over 70 years of Industry Experience
Acme Tools has been in business since 1948 and enjoyed over 70 years of business serving the contractor, woodworker and do-it-yourselfer. We are not some start-up company that doesn't understand the business or your needs.
Huge Stock Levels and Vast Selections
We understand that when you need a tool, you need it now. We pride ourselves on having the lowest out of stock rate of anyone in the industry. Many competitor websites may tell you they have it but what they are really doing is shipping it from the manufacturer, delaying your order. We support ten retail locations and know from experience that customers want and need full-line availability.
Knowledgeable Sales Staff
Need a technical question answered? We may not have all the answers, but we'll do our best to get you an answer. Our call center is available for expert advice. We are committed to the tool business and we train our sales staff to reflect that commitment, before and after the sale.
Price Guarantee & 30 Day Price Protection
Buy now and price shop later. At Acme Tools, we pride ourselves on offering you products at guaranteed low prices. From time to time we are not able to see what the competition is doing. We make every effort to give you the lowest price possible. However, our prices won't be beat. Click for details. Also, if we offer a lower price within 30 days from your date of purchase, we will gladly refund you the difference. Click for details
FREE Shipping
Currently we offer free shipping on most ground and truck shipments of $199 or more in the 48 contiguous states.
FREE Lift Gate and No Residential Fees
We offer a free lift gate service which gets your products to the ground for all truck freight shipments. This is the way to go when you're staring at a 600 pound piece of equipment. We also do not charge extra for a residential delivery charge. Many of our competitors charge you for both. Click for details
Three Easy Ways to Order:
Online, Catalog, Retail
We offer three convenient ways for you to order. You can order from us online, call toll-free, or by visiting one of our 10 locations in the Upper Midwest.