(Network Indiana) Several recreational factories in Michiana plan to reopen as early as Monday, April 27.

Factories that include Smoker Craft Inc. in New Paris, which manufactures boats and Lippert Components in Elkhart, who manufacture products for RVs will slowly start to bring employees back Monday.

Managers say the goal is to get everyone back by May 4.

Other RV manufacturers such as Winnebago and Thor also plan on reopening on May 4th. These local factories will bring hundreds of Hoosiers back to work.

Upper-management has made it clear that there will be new safety protocols employees will have to adapt too.