Edward Attman, Named 2008 Distinguished Entrepreneur by the University of Baltimore
Acme Paper & Supply Co., Inc. Founder, Edward Attman, Named 2008 Distinguished Entrepreneur
by the University of Baltimore Savage, MD
Each year, the University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business hosts the Distinguished
Entrepreneur Awards to celebrate the achievements of individuals who have positively impacted
both the Baltimore business landscape and its philanthropic community.
On May 1, 2008, Edward Attman, founder and President of Acme Paper & Supply Co., received
the 2008 Distinguished Entrepreneur Award from the University of Baltimore for his commitment to
entrepreneurship and business growth.
Acme Paper was founded in 1946 and operated from a rented 1500 square foot garage in Baltimore,
Maryland. Over the years, Acme has shown tremendous growth. With a 150,000 square
foot warehouse facility in Savage, Maryland and a 90,000 square foot distribution center in
Richmond, Virginia, Acme carries and distributes over 15,000 products throughout the
mid-Atlantic region.
According to Jim Kucher, Executive Director of the Entrepreneur Program, "Mr. Attman's business
vision perfectly reflects the long standing tradition of entrepreneurship that exists at UB, and
is a powerful inspiration for the emerging entrepreneurs we are training today. His
founding and management of Acme Paper & Supply are a showcase for all manner of business, in
that he has demonstrated a level of consistency, courage and innovation that is by now part of
the fabric of the firm. Anyone starting or growing a company can learn from this example".
About Acme Paper & Supply Co., Inc.
Acme Paper, founded in 1946, is one of the largest distributors of janitorial supplies,
disposable goods, food service and industrial equipment, and retail and custom packaging in the
Mid-Atlantic region. The company has warehouses and distribution centers in Savage, MD and
Richmond, VA.
Press Contact
Debra Jeter-Thomas
Marketing Communications Manager
Acme Paper & Supply Co., Inc.
(800) 462-5812
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