Gregory Poole Equipment Co. and Town of Garner Announce Bold Plans for New Headquarters Campus

via Town of Garner

Gregory Poole Equipment Co. and the Town of Garner are excited to announce the planned relocation of Gregory Poole headquarters from 4807 Beryl Road in Raleigh to 0 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 $347 million in new investment and 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. As a fundamental pillar behind the rapid growth of the region, the company supports contractors, land developers, hospitals and local governments. The construction of a new headquarters is a bold step that signals the company’s trust in the region’s continued trajectory of becoming a major hub of innovation and development.  

“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.” 

Built for Future Growth 

Construction is expected to begin within the next 24 months, with a phased relocation to take place over five-plus years. The new master campus will: 

• Serve as a hub for delivering world-class customer experience, with a focus on faster response and expanded service capacity. 

• Feature modern, innovative facilities designed to enhance employee collaboration and training. 

• Create efficiencies for employees and customers by consolidating fragmented operations.  

• Provide room for future expansion, ensuring Gregory Poole can meet customer demand for decades. 

Why Garner? 

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.” 

A Legacy of Service 

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. 

Gregory Poole Equipment has made a name for itself for its dedication to customer service and employee relations, supporting some of the state’s largest development projects and boasting an average employee tenure of over eight years, more than double the national average of 3.9 years. 

About Gregory Poole Equipment Company (GPEC) 

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. The company’s network of locations provides access to new and used equipment, rentals, parts and service for a variety of industries. Its values of Commitment, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Safety have guided it for nearly three-quarters of a century. For more information, visit www.GregoryPoole.com. 

Article updated on Oct. 17 to include estimated total amount of investment.

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WakeMed Announces Plans to Build Hospital in Garner

WakeMed on Aug. 15 filed a certificate of need with the state to build a 45-bed acute care hospital with 24 emergency department bays in Garner.

The 170,000-square-foot hospital, if approved, would be located on 27 acres around White Oak Road and Timber Drive East. Groundbreaking would be in fall 2024 with completion in fiscal year 2027. [See fact sheet on Garner hospital plans.]

WakeMed has three healthplexes—one in Garner on U.S. 70, one in Brier Creek and one in Apex—that all include full-service emergency departments (EDs). The Garner Healthplex ED is responsible for 44 percent of the overall healthplex ED patient volume.

Pending state approval, the Garner Healthplex ED, which currently has 12 beds, would move to the new hospital and would have 24 beds.

The current Garner Healthplex would convert to a medical park, which would include medical practices and ambulatory services such as imaging and lab.

About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed is a not-for-profit health care system founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all. WakeMed’s 970-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, including three full-service hospitals, seven emergency departments, a dedicated Children’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Hospital, more than 80 physician offices and Wake County’s only Level I Trauma Center. WakeMed’s mission-driven team includes more than 10,300 employees, 1,000 volunteers and 1,300 affiliated physicians, along with the more than 700 physicians and providers with WakeMed Physician Practices – all representing the best minds and the biggest hearts and the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org or follow WakeMed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.