Kelford Cams
Kelford Cams
From Local Hot Rodders to Global Racers
In the world of high-performance automotive engineering, few names carry the weight and legacy of Kelford Cams. Founded in 1968 by Norm Kelly & Ron Rutherford (Kel-Ford) in Christchurch, New Zealand. Kelford Cams began as a humble engineering camshaft regrinding workshop, catering primarily to local hot rodders with a passion for speed and performance to international powerhouse.
2002-2013
Formerly known as Kelford Camtech owned by Kevin Ban, a prolific race car engine builder. As demand for performance camshaft re-grinding grew, the company imported and sold a catalogue of valve train parts. In early 2006, Kelford installed the southern hemisphere’s first masterless CNC cam grinder, allowing it to expand into an international operation. Kelford Camtech was rebranded as the infamous Kelford Cams!
In 2013, Tony Gault acquired Kelford Cams and embarked on a significant investment program. Kevin Ban has continued to work with the company to maintain continuity. Kelford Cams has invested in state-of-the-art machinery, systems, and expertise since 2013, enabling them to offer one of the most successful R&D programs in the performance camshaft and valve train market today. Kelford is the go-to company for teams and businesses seeking innovative solutions for gaining optimal engine performance. A further enhanced rebrand was completed into the brand you see today!
The path to success was not without its challenges
In 2011, Kelford Cams faced its greatest adversity yet when the devastating Christchurch earthquake rocked the city to its core. The destruction wrought by the quake threatened to derail the company’s progress and undo decades of hard work. Kelford Cams was not spared from the aftermath, with its facilities sustaining damage and production grinding to a halt. Through perseverance and ingenuity, Kelford Cams staff & management swiftly resumed operations and expanded then introduced innovative new camshaft profiles, establishing the company’s ability to bounce back stronger than ever resonated with enthusiasts and professionals alike, reaffirming its status as a trusted partner in the pursuit of automotive excellence.
Built for High Performance
Kelford Cams is committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We invest in research and development to push the boundaries of camshaft design and manufacturing. Our state-of-the-art facilities and advanced machining technologies ensure that we deliver camshaft solutions that exceed expectations.