Hammer Packaging to Invest in Technology

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Hammer Packaging is demonstrating its commitment to long-term growth in the packaging industry. Over the next 12 months, the company will reinvest 15 percent of its sales to expand its capabilities with state-of-the-art technology.

These technologies included:
• 60 percent in new press technologies, including its second Drent Goebel press. This web offset press with Variable Sleeve Offset Printing (VSOP) technology was introduced to North American markets by Hammer last year.
• 25 percent in finishing equipment that expands its capabilities in the areas of slitting, seaming, auto-packing and sortation.
• 10 percent in a customized ERP business system for greater customer responsiveness.
• 5 percent in new digital prepress technology that includes one of the fastest VLF platesetters on the market.