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History

Established over 30 years ago, Great Northern Equipment Distributing, Inc. beginnings were in a small building in Nisswa, MN. Our base business started with Honda engine sales and expanded to incorporate commercial quality power equipment lines.

Now based in Rogers, MN, GNE has grown to become Honda's largest Engine Distributor in the United States. In addition, we distribute over 50 lines of commercial quality power equipment and parts to the Rental and Dealer markets.

1985

Great Northern Equipment

GNE Becomes a Honda Engine Distributor

1996

Great Northern Equipment

GNE Moved From Nisswa, MN to Roger's, MN

GNE Exterior Building

2006

Great Northern Equipment

GNE Moves Into Our Current Location at Diamond Lake Industrial Center

GNE Exterior Building

2010

K&M / Dosko

GNE Acquires Assets of K&M

GNE Becomes the Exclusive Distributor for Dosko

2012

CEI Supply

GNE Acquires Assets of CEI Supply

2013

Brave / Iron & Oak

GNE Acquires Assets of Brave and Iron & Oak

2015

Jrco

GNE Acquires Assets of Jrco

2016

Maxim

GNE Acquires Assets of Maxim

2017

Great Northern Equipment

GNE Acquires an Additional 40,000 Sq Ft. Of Warehouse Space to Support Our Growth

Warehouse Image

2019

Great Northern Equipment

GNE Acquires an Additional 30,000 Sq Ft. Of Warehouse Space to Support Our Growth

Warehouse Image

"We have been doing business with GNE for 33 years and the attention to customer service has always been excellent! Their personal touch has even created lifelong friendships with many of the staff at GNE. Many businesses lose that personal touch as they grow into large companies, but GNE has been able to maintain the small business service feel even though they have grown into a large company."

Crown Rental

"I just want to say that doing business with you guys is the best part of my day. The kindness, patience and professionalism make you the best company to deal with. Thank you, I’ll have to visit Minnesota if everyone is that nice!"

Schmidt’s and Serafine’s

"We have been doing business with GNE for years. Customer service has always been excellent, and the knowledge and quality of the product they offer are truly the best. We have grown with GNE over the years and it has been a very beneficial partnership."

Castair Air Compressors