Association of Coffee Mill Enthusiasts
(A.C.M.E.)
ACME was established in 1994 for the purpose of preserving the history, and to encourage the collecting of domestic and international antique coffee mills. ACME was created as a central repository for the sharing of knowledge, securing authentic parts pertaining to the repair, and restoration of antique coffee mills. We currently have about 200 members from the Unites States, plus 5 other countries. Membership is open to any "Millaholic" regardless of the size of their collection.
The 2011 ACME Convention took place in Cincinnati, OH. There was access to great local antiques shops there were plenty of coffee grinders, coffee peripherals, and lively discussion. Click here to view a few convention photos. The next ACME convention is scheduled for 2013 and open to members and non-members accompanied by a member.
Information regarding ACME and becoming a member is listed below.
Do you have any ACME or coffee grinder related questions? Please note we primarily focus on American made coffee grinders. We will try and help you with identification and locating replacement parts for coffee grinders, but we do not offer a valuation service. Click the link below to send us an email, responses are usually during the weekend.
Note: if you have a European coffee mill there is a European Coffee Grinder Club and a link to it is on the Links to other Coffee Grinder Web sites below.
Millaholics@antiquecoffeegrinders.net
Reference Article from the Grinder Finder newsletter - Fall Issue #49, October 2006. This is an article about a box mill and the Chicago Coffee Mill Company.
Restoration Article from the Grinder Finder newsletter - Winter Issue #46, January 2006. This is a restoration of an early Enterprise #2 counter mill, known as a "Baby 2".
Reference Books:
The MacMillan Index of Antique Coffee Mills is a comprehensive reference book containing over 1300 pages of coffee grinder information, starting with a history of Coffee, the art of grinding, patents, manufacturer information, trade catalog information, and pictures. The MacMillan Index is available through ACME for $125.00 plus $15.00 for Shipping and Handling. Bank Checks, or Money Orders are preferred. Shipping costs for international orders will be determined on an individual basis. Please make remittance to the Association of Coffee Mill Enthusiasts and mail to ACME Treasurer, John Sterneberg, P.O. Box 64, Loveland, OH 45140-0064.
Other Coffee Grinder books, most are still available.
MacMillan Index of Antique Coffee Mills by Joseph E. MacMillan
Antique Coffee Grinders: American, English and European by Michael White and Judy Sivonda
Coffee Antiques by Edward Kvetko and Douglas Congdon-Martin
Early American Coffee Mills by Michael White and Derek White
Coffee Mills by Terry Friend
Links to other Coffee Grinder Web sites
Photo Gallery of different styles of coffee grinders
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Join A.C.M.E. and enjoy great benefits...
Quarterly Grinder Finder newsletters packed full of photos, articles, restoration tips, and want ads.
Fun-filled conventions with auctions, lots of informal socializing and information sharing.
Convenient networking and learning opportunities with enthusiastic coffee millaholics like yourself.
Easy access to books and reference materials.
The ACME newsletter Grinder Finder is published quarterly. Back issues (paper copies) may be purchased for $3.00 each plus Shipping & Handling; alternatively back issues may also be ordered on two CDs at $40.00 ($20.00 ea.) plus $3.00 for shipping. CDs (PDF format) are compatible for IBM based PCs and later model Apple computers.
Annual dues are $40.00 ($50.00 for mailing addresses outside the continental U.S.). The dues are reduced to $30.00 ($40.00 outside the U.S.) for those who receive the newsletter via email. The dues cover the cost of the quarterly newsletter, Grinder Finder, membership roster, and convention mailings. If you are interested in becoming a member, please click here and fill out the registration form, and send with a check (U.S. Funds drawn on a U.S. bank) made payable to Association of Coffee Mill Enthusiasts to:
Association of Coffee Mill Enthusiasts
C/O John Sterneberg, ACME Treasurer
P.O. Box 64
Loveland, OH 45140-0064
Please include your name, spouse's name, address and phone number (and email address if you would like to be include in our email distribution).
Contact us by email at: Millaholics@antiquecoffeegrinders.net
