Acme Tools executive Daniel Kuhlman, who served as President of the tools and equipment distributor for over 50 years, died on Sept. 9. He was 82.
In 1962, Kuhlman joined his father at Acme Electric and expanded the family-owned company into tool sales across the Upper Midwest. Kuhlman continued to expand operations into North Dakota, adding stores in Bismarck, Fargo, Minot and Williston.
The Tool Crib of the North Branch was created by Kuhlman and used to launch the company’s first eCommerce website in 1999 — sold the same year to Amazon. In 2010, he invested in new eCommerce technology and re-launched as AcmeTool.com.
Additionally, Kuhlman founded Acme Rents in 1995 and later established Acme Equipment in 2013. He also contributed to the advisory board of Stanley Black & Decker, among other tool and equipment manufacturers.
The company celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023.
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