Packaging Line of the Year
Garvey: A key component in PMT’s Packaging Line of the Year 2007
Packaging Machinery Technology (PMT) awarded Swisher International with its annual Packaging Line of the Year for it’s new fully automated Pouch Tobacco line. Garvey worked closely with integrator BluePrint Automation and supplied its famous line of modular stainless steel conveyors to ensure smooth and efficient handling of each pouch.
“Winning this award means a great deal to Swisher International, Inc. as we move forward,” says Greg Vike, plant manager, Swisher International. “I am sure that there is great pride at BluePrint Automation, Kliklok-Woodman, Garvey Corporation and Wexxar as this project was complex and a strong move forward in how our chew packaging would evolve. The award consummates all the time, planning, and teamwork of the participants within our company and the companies that worked on this project.”
Swisher International was presented with the award at a special conference at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2007 on Monday, October 15 from 12:45 -1:30pm and the line was featured as the cover story in Packaging Machinery Technology’s November/December ’07 issue. To view PMT’s web page dedicated to this award please visit PMTdirect.com.