Gregory Poole Equipment Announces Plans For New Garner Headquarters Campus

GARNER – Gregory Poole Equipment Co. and the Town of Garner have announced the planned relocation of Gregory Poole headquarters from Beryl Road in Raleigh to Waterfield Drive in Garner. The relocation will result in the building of a new state-of-the-art headquarters campus that is projected to bring hundreds of jobs to Garner over the next five years while meeting increased customer demand.   

This transformative investment and partnership with the Town of Garner comes as Gregory Poole Equipment Co., the Caterpillar dealer for eastern North Carolina, approaches its 75th year in business.

“This project represents a major investment in our people, our customers and our communities,” said Senior Vice President Greg Poole IV. “Our goal is simple: to create a customer experience that’s second to none. This new headquarters gives us the space, tools and vision to deliver on that promise every single day.” 

Construction is expected to begin within the next 24 months, with a phased relocation to take place over five-plus years.

The decision to relocate followed a three-year site search across Raleigh, Garner, Clayton and Wendell. Garner stood out as the best fit due to its strategic location, access to workforce talent, pro-business climate and strong growth trajectory.  

In February of 2025, Gregory Poole Equipment Co. purchased a 130-acre property on South Greenfield Parkway in Garner.  

“We are grateful to the Town of Garner for their support throughout this process,” said Poole. “Their leadership and vision made it clear that Garner is the right place for our future headquarters, and we look forward to growing together in the years ahead.” 

“We are excited to welcome Gregory Poole to our community,” Mayor Buddy Gupton said. “This project aligns perfectly with our strategic objectives for economic development, emphasizing job creation and new investment. Gregory Poole’s selection of Garner illustrates once again that we are a community of choice for business opportunities.” 

Gregory Poole has a strong history in North Carolina and the state’s capital city. It originally opened its doors in 1951 at 3623 Hillsborough St. in Raleigh before moving to its current headquarters at 4807 Beryl Road. The need for a new headquarters is also spurred by its own growth, employing over 1,500 associates across 27 locations with diverse business lines including construction equipment, electric power, marine power, lift systems and governmental and defense solutions. 

Founded in 1951, Gregory Poole Equipment Company is a third-generation, family-owned business located in the heart of the Triangle. It is the Cat construction equipment dealer for eastern North Carolina, and the Hyster and Yale dealer across parts of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.