Gregory Poole Equipment Company (GPEC) was originally founded on April 1, 1951, and it has been family owned and operated for its entire history. Since beginning operations, GPEC has been headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. GPEC is the exclusive Cat dealer in eastern North Carolina and the Hyster and Yale dealer across parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
In 2013, GPEC launched the Gregory Poole Apprentice Program to begin teaching the next generation of technicians. This apprenticeship and the company’s Technician Career Development Program provide technicians not only with the skills to be successful, but a verified career path.
Due to its strong company culture and focus on internal career development, the company boasts an average tenure of 10 years, and in 2023, GPEC was named Big Iron Dealer of the Year by Equipment World for excellence in technician recruitment, technology application, and customer service.
GP Academy takes training to the next level, providing future technicians with the tools they need to build a successful career.