In 1955, Harry Theodore
Stewart opened up for business selling military surplus under
the name “Harry Stewart Surplus”. The company had access to
the Cherry Point Marine Corp Air Station in Havelock, NC and
Camp LeJeune in Jacksonville, NC. Harry sold new and
used tires and other surplus items such as army trucks and
personnel vehicles.
In 1960, his son Harry Glenn Stewart took over the business.
They were one of few businesses in the area that carried such
surplus items and continued for the next several years.
In 1974, Harry saw the demand from some contractors that
needed air compressors to use on some local jobsites. He
purchased a couple of air compressors and started Stewart
Equipment. From there, the business continued to grow. There
was a higher demand for rental equipment and more types. We
are constantly buying new equipment to keep up with the high
demand of economic growth in Eastern North Carolina.
Today, Stewart Equipment Company continues the mold of family
owned businesses with the principle owners including Harry
Stewart Sr. and his brother David Stewart, and their sons
Harry Stewart, Jr. and Brian Stewart. Bookkeeping is kept by
Harry’s daughter Susan Stewart Cherry. We strive to offer
great products with excellent service and continue the family
tradition. |
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| Stewart Equipment Sales & Rentals is known
for its excellent service and maintenance. |
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