1970
Wayne Gregory starts first company Sunbird, making external frame packs
1973
Sunbird is wound up
Wayne Gregory freelance designs for Alpenlite, Gerry Outdoors, Frostline Kits, and Snow Lion
1977
Wayne Gregory starts making internal frame packs, as Gregory Mountain Products, in San Diego, California
releases Cassin pack with contoured profile, side zipper, sleeping-bag compartment and taped seams
1983
Gregory Mountain Products is acquired by Bianchi International, famous for making gun holsters
factory is moved to Temecula, California
Wayne Gregory becomes a vice-president at Bianchi International
releases 22 layer, composite graphite, frame stays, said to be 50% lighter than aluminium
Superlight series introduced, being roughly one pound (450 grams) lighter than standard models
1984
Colin Fletcher's book, The Complete Walker III, espouses virtures of Cassin pack, sales go through roof
1991
a line of Gregory branded tents are offered
1993
Gregory packs account for 40% of Bianchi’s revenue, and 39% of Bianchi’s staffing
1994
Gregory branded tents now become Noall Tents
1995
release Evolution external pack, with nylon frame cross-members and Flo-Form harness
1999
Gregory Packs win contract to supply US Special Forces with 120lb capacity SPEAR packs
2000
introduced AccuCase range of crush-resistant cases offered protection for sunglasses, GPS units, etc.
2004
Bianchi has sales of $36 million USD, with 280 staff
Amor Holdings Inc (a body armour business) acquires Bianchi International for $60 million USD
2005
Gregory acknowledged by both Backpacker Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards and Editor’s Choice Awards
2009
Targhee backcountry ski and snowboard pack wins an Outside Magazine 2009/2010 Gear of the Year Award
2010
Gregory merges with Black Diamond Equipment and Clarus Corporation to become publicly listed business
2011
Gregory management team moves to new premises within Black Diamond building in Salt Lake City, Utah