Image: A fourth generation of the Gason family now works in the business, including (L to R) Riley, Oakley, Wayne, Les, Morgan and Gre
AF Gason: A True Blue Family Company For 75 Years Nearly 200km west of Melbourne, between Victoria’s western district and the Wimmera, lies the regional town of Ararat—home to second, third and fourth generations of the Gason family. This year their company AF Gason Pty Ltd marks 75 years of manufacturing expertise, supplying various products and services to business partners both local and international. The company’s roots can be traced back to farming and agriculture, with tractor cabins and tillage equipment amongst the range of products that formed part of Gason’s rich tapestry. Gason’s services have since expanded, diversifying the business into three distinct business streams – agriculture, wood heating and Sub-contracting. Today, the company is one of Ararat’s largest employers, with 140 staff and hundreds of agriculture and heating dealerships carrying on the Gason family’s brand and tradition. The company shows no signs of slowing down, as they seek to take on more welding staff and invest in a $7 million new laser facility.
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