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In 1953, Laurence
Lilley, Sr., along with several partners,
purchased the local International Harvester
dealership in Williamston, N. C. Martin Tractor and Truck Co., our
business name in those days, catered to
local farmers and truck operators with the
full IH product line. Like most International dealers,
Martin Tractor sustained itself by serving
the diverse needs of a largely rural small
town. Since that time our company has
realized significant growth and changed our
name to Lilley International, Inc., but
stayed with the quality and durability of
the International and Case brands. To broaden our primary product
offerings and meet the needs of a changing
customer base, we added the #1 import truck
brand, Isuzu, and a number of trailer lines.
Today, two members of
the Lilley family work in the dealership,
representing 55 years of experience in the
truck and equipment business. Laurence Lilley, Jr., and Jim Lilley
fill the roles of President and Vice
President for the company. Founder, Laurence Lilley, Sr., passed
away in 2009 after 56 active years in the
dealership leaving a legacy of innovative
leadership and a deep appreciation for the
customers and employees with whom he build
relationships in those many decades of
business.
We serve our eastern NC
truck customers from locations in
Williamston, Rocky Mount, and
Gates giving those customers a strong
presence to meet their parts and service
needs. We access our Case IH farm customers
from our Williamston location and a store in
Scotland Neck.
Our family is proud of the fifty-seven years that we
have dedicated to our customers and
employees. We are also very proud and
appreciative of those employees who have
helped us thrive during that period. Eastern North Carolina must face many challenges in the
coming years in order to remain a viable,
economically healthy region. The employees and ownership at Lilley
International are committed to this area and
look forward to doing their part to help our
area meet those challenges. |
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