Cups Designed by the Baristas Who Use Them.

Cups Designed by the Baristas Who Use Them. Acme USA

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About Acme

Acme designs timeless, functional products that blend durability with elegance for everyday use, all from their unique perspective.

Acme was founded from an idea that was formed back when the founders were deep in the day to day of running Caffe L’affare in Wellington. They were importing into New Zealand what were at the time, considered the best cups in the business. But after leaving the business in 2009 they saw an opportunity to create a cup that fixed those things that they felt were common sense when viewed from a hospitality lens.

Acme now creates modern classics that adhere to the design ethos of form and function. They design with a less-is-more approach as they believe that what they have should be working harder. Their extensive backgrounds within Specialty Coffee go beyond their design process and into how they operate as a company.

Journey

In 2022 founders Jeff Kennedy and Bridget Dunn approached long time employees, Megan and Paddy with the opportunity to purchase the company. Together they have 30+ years as coffee professionals and are passionate about continuing the work that Jeff and Bridget started while also finding their own voice.

“Approaching everything with compassion, humor and enjoying what we do is our why.”

– Megan and Paddy

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Barista pouring latte art in an ACME Classic Medium Ceramic Cup

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