Bernhard and Company names G.C. Duke as North American Distributor of the Year

Founded in 1948 by Clint and Bonnie Duke, the company is headquartered in Burlington, Ontario.

The G.C. Duke Equipment team.

Bernhard and Company named G.C. Duke Equipment as its North American Distributor of the Year for 2025. The award recognizes exceptional performance in developing the company’s brand, strengthening customer relationships and delivering sustained growth across the North American market.

Founded in 1948 by Clint and Bonnie Duke and headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, G.C. Duke, was honored for “consistently demonstrate[ing] leadership, technical expertise and a strong commitment to customer education.”

“North America remains one of our most important markets globally, and G.C. Duke continues to set the benchmark for distribution quality,” Bernhard and Company managing director Steven Nixon said. “Their commitment to education, service and long-term customer partnerships reflects the values that define Bernhard and Company. We are delighted to recognize their achievements in 2025.”

Nolan Duke of G.C. Duke described the award as “a privilege,” adding that the company takes “great pride in representing a brand synonymous with precision and performance, and this award reflects the dedication of our team and the loyalty of our customers. We look forward to building on this success in the years ahead.”

As demand for precision grinding and turf health solutions continues to grow across North America, Bernhard and Company and G.C. Duke will continue working together to deliver industry-leading technology and education to turf professionals throughout the region.