– Peachtree Packaging & Display was recently honored in Partnership Gwinnett’s 2024 Movers & Makers Awards. The awards recognize the achievements of manufacturing and supply chain companies in Georgia. Peachtree Packaging was named Gwinnett County’s “Corporate Citizen of the Year,” commemorating its significant, long-standing contributions to the community.
Partnership Gwinnett presented the Movers & Makers Awards at an event in May at Gas South District. Ed Davis, owner and vice president of sales at Peachtree Packaging & Display, accepted the “Corporate Citizen of the Year” award. This is the fourth time Peachtree has been recognized by Partnership Gwinnett. The company was named the “Manufacturer of the Year” in 2020, the “Most Valuable Provider” in 2019, and “Supply Chain Pioneer” in 2021.
Founded in 1980, Peachtree Packaging is a graphic packaging, display and print solutions manufacturer that has grown to employ more than 150 people in two facilities that span 250,000 square feet. Its employees include designers, engineers, machine operators, account managers, and support staff, many of whom have been with the company for more than 15 years.
Company culture has long been a key ingredient to Peachtree’s success. The mid-size company prioritizes its employees via robust training, recognition, development, safety and wellness programs. Peachtree is an active member and leader in the community. Its executives serve on multiple boards and teams seeking to enhance life in Gwinnett County. Peachtree partners with key educational groups, such as Gwinnett County Public Schools and local colleges, offering internships, donations, workshops and tours. Peachtree is committed to numerous philanthropic causes, including donations of supplies or expertise to local schools or partners, as well as hosting an annual golf tournament to support its EIMB Scholarship for high school students. Sustainable business practices are also important to Peachtree. It has routinely modified its operations to improve its environmental impact and is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
“Of all the awards we have received, this one is uniquely meaningful to us,” said Davis. “We pride ourselves on being a company that invests in its people and the community. We love that many of our workers have been with us for a decade or longer. We love connecting with our future workforce through training, sponsorships and internships. We prioritize philanthropy and believe in the power of strategic partnerships to make Gwinnett County the best place to live and work.”
Partnership Gwinnett named seven winners in the 2024 Movers & Makers Awards. For Manufacturers of the Year: RealTruck, Eclipse Gaming Systems and Bitzel’s Chocolate; for Supply Chain Pioneers of the Year: NEMA, Inc. and Volcanica Coffee; for the Corporate Citizen Award: Peachtree Packaging & Display; and for Most Valuable Provider: Mighty 8th.
“The Movers and Makers Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of our local manufacturing and supply chain leaders, whose innovative spirit and dedication consistently drive economic growth,” said Deven Cason, vice president of economic development at Partnership Gwinnett. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists and winners and commend them for their outstanding contributions.”
About Partnership Gwinnett
Partnership Gwinnett is a public-private initiative dedicated to bringing new jobs and capital investment to Gwinnett County, Georgia. Since 2007, Partnership Gwinnett has worked with its local partners to attract and retain jobs, cultivate capital investment, support educational institutions, foster workforce development, and contribute to the exceptional quality of life found in Gwinnett.
About Peachtree Packaging & Display
Headquartered in Lawrenceville, Ga., Peachtree Packaging & Display is an award-winning, world-class graphic packaging, display and print solutions manufacturer. The core focus of Peachtree’s brand is to design and produce products that showcase the high standards of the brands they work with and represent. Peachtree is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody Standard. For more information, visit www.peachtreepackaging.com.