Miami-based Garrido Printing Equipment has been located in the same location since Diego Garrido first purchased the warehouse bay at 7258 NW 66 St in 1989. He quickly tripled his space when he acquired a double unit next door in 1992 and then in 1996 purchased the unit to the other side. Over the years this is where Garrido slowly built a company that one day would become a force in the packaging industry.
Garrido’s sons, Juan and Nicolas joined the company in the late 90s and early 2000s. He had a vision to open a packaging division to focus on the U.S. market through distribution partnerships. In 2007 the Advantage Machinery line of equipment was formed and introduced at PACK EXPO Las Vegas in 2009. A slow and steady organic growth ensued. Garrido grew its client and distribution base and with that sales started to increase. With the increase in sales came an increased emphasis on the company’s foundation, service and support. The parts room started to get full and the stock area for standard machines was getting tight. In early 2021 Garrido had the opportunity to purchase another warehouse unit two doors down. This unit would help the with the increased stocking levels. Shortly after acquiring the new warehouse unit, the warehouse in between became available. The Garrido family jumped on the opportunity to be able to connect all the warehouses. The new warehouse would serve a much greater purpose.
