GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #38 | Page 31

KEDRON CARRIES ON Kedron Caravans has implemented a raft of measures in its Queensland factory aimed at preventing the spread of the virus, including ‘toolbox talks’ with staff to emphasise the need for social distancing on the production line, and even temperature checks. “Being a near 60-year family business, Dad over the decades has always mentored regards being prepared for business disruption,” Kedron’s Glen Gall told GoRV. “This, together with holding substantial build stock, has maintained our ability to offer stability.” Sanitation station at Kedron. He said the closure of state borders made “quite an impact” on the business. “Having a majority of interstate orders, this prevented new owners entering Queensland for delivery,” Glen said. “That said, it’s been a major win in terms of ‘flattening the curve’ of community infection, so no complaints here.” Social distancing reminder notice at Kedron. As a result, and in consultation with its interstate customers, Kedron prioritised completing orders for Queensland customers. When the borders reopen, interstate orders will return to Kedron’s production line as previously structured. “We have also utilised this time to develop some new products and models, with a new-release ‘Compact’ that will be 17ft on the body, with an ATM up to 3000kg,” Glen said. Kedron is one of Australia's best-known manufacturers of offroad caravans.