Estwing Manufacturing Company awards retailers who have worked in the hardware and home improvement industry for 50 years of service with an Estwing Golden Hammer Award. On Tuesday, April 15th, James E. Gerig of Grabill and Woodburn Hardware Do It Best was presented the Estwing’s Gold Hammer Award by Rick Kramer, Territory Sales Manager of Do it Best Corp.
Grabill Hardware Inc. (Grabill and Woodburn Hardware Do it Best) has now had three employees receive the Estwing’s Golden Hammer Award. The Founder of Grabill Hardware Inc., the late Abner F. Gerig received this award in 1980; Claude E. Schrock received his award in 2022; and now Jim has received this prestigious honor as well.
Abner’s and Claude’s gold hammer awards are featured at the Church Museum in Grabill. Jim’s award will also be joining them in the future…