The year was 1924. The place was southeast Texas, where in the heart of the Texas oil boom, a man with a vision recognized a rare opportunity to shape, and grow, a critical industry. It’s been 90 years since Louis Pearce Sr., founded what has become Waukesha-Pearce Industries. Four generations later, because of our steadfast commitment to finding the best ways to take care of our customers’ immediate needs and achieve their long-term goals, we’re able to celebrate 90 years of providing leading solutions.WPI has been dedicated to servicing your power generation, small engine, earthmoving, recycling, mining and gas compressor equipment since 1924.For more than 30 years, WPI has provided reliable, hardworking equipment, parts, accessories and service to heavy industries including mining, earth moving, construction, recycling, gas compression and power generation. Every piece of equipment we rent, sell or lease is backed by exemplary customer service and extensive technical support, provided by factory-trained technicians and service representatives who take pride in reducing customer downtime and increasing productivity.