Peter Pullan

Peter came to Australia from New Zealand in 1978. A diesel mechanic by trade, he traveled around doing contract mechanical work on earthmoving equipment, trucks, and tractors, and in 1984 he accepted a role as Plant Manager with earthmoving civil contractors Emerson.

As his experience and knowledge in the industry grew, Peter decided to go into business. In 1989, Peter and Rob Sawyers became the sole authorized dealer for Vermeer Corporation in Queensland, PNG, and the Pacific Islands. They took over NSW in 1997, with then SA and Vic following about 12 months later. In the space of 30 years, the company grew steadily from a team of four to around 120 employees spread over five branches.