Keystone RV has shipped its one-millionth production unit, marking a significant milestone in the RV industry. The company celebrated with employees and partners with a ribbon cutting ceremony during which a 2020 Keystone Montana 3761FL was driven by 2020 Sierra 2500 HD Denali off the corporate complex to be delivered to Walnut Ridge Family RV Center in New Castle, Ind.
“We can’t overstate how honored we are to have had the support of hundreds of dealers, thousands of employees, and soon to be one million Keystone RV owners over the past 23 years,” said Jeff Runels, CEO and president.
In May 1996, industry veteran Cole Davis became the president and major shareholder of Aristocrat Industries, which he rechristened Keystone RV. The company’s original 60,000-square-foot plant in the Maple City Industrial Park remains a part of Keystone’s sprawling 320-acre campus, now home to more than 25 manufacturing plants and the company’s corporate office.
Sprinter, Keystone’s original brand is still in production and has been joined by 17 other nameplates.
“The company was founded on the philosophy that customers are at the center of our decision making, and the people closest to our customers – dealers, our sales team, customer service, are all empowered to make decisions that deliver the best possible ownership experience. That was true when Cole started the company and it remains true today,” said Runels.
“Since the beginning, we’ve been focused on delivering innovation and quality that moves the industry forward, making camping easier, safer, more convenient and more enjoyable,” said Mark Bullock, senior VP of engineering. “Keystone has been the company that pushes beyond customers’ expectations – I think that has been a significant contributor to our success.”
In recognition of the more than 5,000 north central Indiana residents employed by Keystone, Julia King, Goshen City Council member at-large and Nick Kieffer, CEO of the Goshen Chamber of Council also attended the event.
