Hama General Manager Christoph Thomas honored with the golden photokina pin

In his tribute, Schramma praised the extraordinary contribution that Thomas has made to the imaging sector, pointing out that the Hama company has always showed great commitment in attending photokina. The Cologne mayor added that the company has not only remained loyal to the Cologne fair, the world’s leading imaging event, but has also had a big impact on shaping the fair’s positive development. "When a company identifies itself so strongly with something, it is a reflection of the people who work there," said Schramma. "That’s why I am confident that the company will also continue to show this commitment in the future."

Christoph Thomas has been engaged with serving the sector’s needs for many years at the Photographic Industry Association, thereby playing an active role in the ongoing development of the "World of Imaging." Schramma expressed a special debt of gratitude for these efforts. One of the most loyal photokina exhibitors, the accessories specialist Hama exhibited at the first fair back in 1950.