Hammer Packaging

The combined organization takes advantage of Hammer’s state-of-the-art technology to enhance Fort Dearborn’s leadership position.

Hammer Packaging recently celebrated its new eight-color, 41˝ KBA Rapida 106 press with a visit from Claus Bolza-Schünemann.

Hammer is investing in a new eight-color, 41″ KBA offset press. This configuration is a unique layout to the company’s portfolio.

Thirty-three graphic communications companies were selected to receive Printing Industries of America's 2016 Best Workplaces in the Americas awards. Of those recognized, 11 companies received the coveted designation “Best of the Best,” while 22 earned “Best Workplace” honors. The awards acknowledge the print and graphic arts companies that provide outstanding workplaces for their employees.

Hammer Packaging of West Henrietta, N.Y., has added a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8+L to increase capacity and improve productivity. The new peak performance press replaced an older competitive press, and will run alongside two existing Speedmaster CD 102 presses and a CX 102. In just over three months of production, the press counter is already showing 19 million impressions, and the company intends to further increase throughput by running shifts 24/7.

Larry Ockenden, finishing operations manager at Hammer Packaging, expects to have his company's custom 75" Saber XXL paper cutter delivered and installed by Colter & Peterson in early March. This will be Hammer's third Saber paper cutter. "Our relationship with Colter & Peterson goes back many years," he says.

PITTSBURGH—The 2014 Best Workplace in the Americas Awards recipients have been announced by Printing Industries of America. A total of 28 graphic arts companies, both members through Printing Industries of America Affiliate Organizations and non-members, were selected by a committee of distinguished HR experts from within the industry.

The 2014 Best Workplace in the Americas Awards recipients have been announced by Printing Industries of America. A total of 28 graphic arts companies, both members through Printing Industries of America Affiliate Organizations and non-members, were selected by a committee of distinguished HR experts from within the industry.

Printing Industries of America (PIA) has announced the recipients of the 2013 Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. Entries are judged on the following criteria: management practices, work environment, training and development, recognition and rewards, workplace health and safety, health and wellness, financial security and work-life balance.

PITTSBURGH—Printing Industries of America has announced the recipients of the 2013 Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. A total of 27 graphic arts companies, both members of Printing Industries of America and non-members, were selected by a committee of distinguished human resources experts from within the industry. The program is designed to recognize graphic arts companies for their outstanding human relations efforts which contribute to a successful workplace.