There has been a changing of the guard in the locating and inspection sector, with C.R. Kennedy becoming the master distributor for Vivax Metrotech instruments in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
The move has come after the previous distributors — long-time business partners Greg and Peter MacMahon — decided to retire after 17 years of representing Vivax Metrotech and more than 33 years in the industry.
Vivax Metrotech’s product line includes pipe and cable locators and inspection cameras, serving the needs of contractors, municipalities and utilities.
Malcom Kennedy, Managing Director of C.R. Kennedy & Company, said he is excited about the new partnership.
“The experience so far has been excellent, and the potential for further growth is huge,” he said. “We look forward to continuing to develop the Vivax Metrotech product in the marketplace.”
“We have been working with C.R. Kennedy & Company for some time and believe this appointment will be a very good fit for the market,” added Mark Drew, President of Vivax Metrotech Corporation.
“Their experience and expertise make them the ideal partner to help us continue developing the Vivax Metrotech product line in this region.”
Although C.R. Kennedy had been the exclusive Australian distributor of the vLoc3-Pro utility locator for a number of years, the new master distributorship will see the company expand its product range and continue “being a one stop shop for utility locating equipment,” according to Philip Byrne, National Sales Manager GIS and Detection in C.R. Kennedy’s Survey Division.
“Vivax was the first brand to integrate its utility locators with RTK GPS, and now other brands are following this trend,” added Byrne. “Innovation is key for the end user, as everybody works in a fast-paced environment these days.”
Byrne adds that C.R. Kennedy will now have service centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide for CCTV inspection systems and utility locators, which will mean less downtime for customers when they need maintenance on their equipment. The company has also acquired a calibration rig for all Vivax utility locators, which means that all servicing and calibration will be done in Australia.
Both C.R. Kennedy and Vivax Metrotech paid tribute to Greg and Peter MacMahon.
“We wish Peter and Greg MacMahon all the best in retirement,” said Byrne. “They have been unbelievable to deal with over the last few years. They are real gentlemen of the industry, and their knowledge of the Vivax Metrotech brand is outstanding.”
“Greg and Peter have been invaluable partners in helping to grow our business from the original Vivax to the merged Vivax Metrotech, which is now a world-leading manufacturer of locating and inspection equipment,” added Vivax Metrotech’s Drew.
“We thank them for their loyal service and support over the years, and we wish them all the best in their retirement.”
