2008 Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award Recognizes James Hammer

Hammer is a fourth-generation business owner who has been the driving force in growing the $1 million company he took over from his father to the nearly $100 million enterprise it is today. His focus on technology, quality, innovation, and teamwork have aided in the success of Hammer Packaging.

Under Hammer's guidance, Hammer Packaging has celebrated a number of important "firsts" in the industry. The company was the first packaging printer in North America to offer shrink sleeves with high-quality web offset printing and variable-sleeve technology. In addition, Hammer Packaging was one of the first printers to achieve ISO 9002 certification and ISO 9001: 2000.