A family business in its third generation
In 1970, our founder Bob Hammer began calling on art and stationery stores around New York City. As the family business evolved, from Hammer Associates to SAMPRO and into a third generation, that list of stores grew to retailers across the country.
Our roots are as brand builders. We represent a small, curated group of brands so each one gets real attention.
Our history
Robert Hammer becomes National Sales Manager for the introduction of the original Magic Marker.
Bob Hammer founds Hammer Associates, serving retailers across the New York and New Jersey metro.
Michael Hammer incorporates Sales & Marketing Professionals.
Abe Hammer joins as Southeast regional manager.
Abe Hammer is named President.
Hammer Family Collections launches with MABEF.
Stoneground Paint Co. and Luchetti join the family of brands.
Family album
Home in Pound Ridge
SAMPRO works from Pound Ridge, New York, a small town about 50 miles northeast of Manhattan. It is where the family started the business, and it is still home base.
The office holds our sample library and a broadcast studio where we create video, training and product demos for buyers and store staff.
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The people behind the work
Sales and marketing professionals, in the trade since 1970.
Transformed Hammer Associates into SAMPRO, with the belief that the future is integrating sales and marketing together.
Further refined our marketing goals into brand building, with dynamic campaigns backed by sound financial analysis.
Leads sales across our territories and is one of the most recognized names in the fine pen community.
Decades in luxury retail at Neiman Marcus before running the books.
Welcomes every visitor to the Pound Ridge office.