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Company Overview

Continental Engines, found in 1968, is a one-stop power solutions resource center providing sales, engineering, and service for engine and power generation needs across a broad platform of industries and project applications. We produce custom applications, engineering studies, and turn-key projects across the industrial, military, construction, agriculture, and residential sectors.

We are a distributor, retailer and service provider of:

  • Engines (off-road) and parts
  • Pumps for construction or industrial use

We have offices all throughout the East Coast, including

  • Greenville, SC
  • Richmond, VA
  • Fredrick, MD
  • Greensboro, NC
  • Daytona, FL
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Palmer Johnson Power Systems

Palmer Johnson Power Systems, founded in 1977, specializes in servicing and supplying components for heavy-duty, off-highway powertrain solutions, including transmissions and axles. The company currently operates seven sales and service branches across North America with more than 160 dedicated employees. Palmer Johnson is the authorized distributor and service center for leading off-highway manufacturers including Twin Disc, ZF Off-Highway, Dana Spicer, Carraro, Funk, Wichita, Eaton Airflex and more. Palmer Johnson also operates volume OEM transmission and axle re-manufacturing programs out of the company's Madison, Wisconsin, headquarters for equipment manufacturers including John Deere, Caterpillar, AGCO and CNH.

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Hamilton Power Solutions

Founded in 1954 as Hamilton Engine Sales, Hamilton Power Solutions has 60 years of experience applying gaseous and diesel engines to any application requiring a turning shaft. Markets include, agricultural, construction machinery, welders, compressors, material handling, pump/irrigation, forestry and mining. Hamilton Power Solutions is a trusted distributor of Deutz, Isuzu, and Scania diesel engines.

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Palmer Johnson Enterprises

The 150-strong team at Palmer Johnson Enterprises spans three companies: Palmer Johnson Power Systems, Hamilton Power Solutions, Alterra Power Systems and Continental Engines, all serving the off-highway market with powertrain and engine solutions. We’re a passionate company focused on two core objectives: making Palmer Johnson a genuinely great place to work and providing customers with unmatched, world-class service.

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Alterra Power Systems

Alterra Power Systems is North America’s premier high-horsepower genset distributor, specializing in selling and servicing diesel and natural gas power generation systems for commercial and mission-critical applications. With a team of industry veterans and the support and culture of Palmer Johnson Enterprises, it's an unmatched combination found nowhere else in the industry.

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