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SEARCHThe addition of the Gregory Poole Equipment Co. increases the number of Blue Bird customer service locations in North Carolina to seven full-service facilities, with multiple field-service technicians strategically positioned throughout the state.
FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Gregory Poole Equipment Co. has been added to the list of authorized Blue Bird dealers.
The dealership will exclusively serve North Carolina. The addition of the company increases the number of Blue Bird customer service locations in the state to seven full-service facilities, with multiple field-service technicians strategically positioned throughout the state.
"The signing of a first-class dealer such as Gregory Poole Equipment Co. provides us with outstanding sales and service support throughout North Carolina," said Phil Horlock, Blue Bird president and CEO. "Gregory Poole Equipment Co. has been a leading transportation and heavy equipment provider in North Carolina for over 60 years and we are pleased to have them join our strong team of North American dealers."
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