The Godwin Group
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck equipment manufacturing |
| Founded | April 2004 |
| Founder | Pat Godwin Sr. |
| Headquarters | Dunn , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Dump bodies, truck hoists, snow removal apparatus (snow plows, salt spreaders) |
The Godwin Group is a manufacturer of truck equipment based in Dunn, North Carolina, comprising nine distinct subsidiaries: Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc., R/S-Godwin Truck Body Company, LLC, Galion-Godwin Truck Body Company, LLC, Williamsen-Godwin Truck Body Company, Champion Hoist and Equipment, Good Roads by Godwin, Godwin Import Export LLC, Godwin Aviation LLC, and Allied Mobile Systems. Their product range focuses on dump bodies, truck hoists, as well as snow removal apparatus including snow plows and salt spreaders. Established in April 2004 to consolidate the operations of its subsidiaries, it stands as one of the largest family-owned manufacturers in the U.S. truck equipment industry.
The company operates out of a 250,000-square-foot facility located at 200 Champion Drive in Dunn, a property previously owned by Champion Products, Inc. After Champion moved its operations to Mexico in 1999, the building remained unoccupied until Godwin acquired it in 2004. This location accommodates both the corporate headquarters and the Champion Hoist and Equipment subsidiary.
With six of the nine subsidiaries headquartered in Dunn, the city has earned recognition as the "truck body capital of the world."
Despite economic difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Godwin Group achieved a 13.1% increase in sales year-over-year during 2021, which Pat Godwin Sr. described as their most successful financial year thus far.
In 2022, the organization incorporated the world’s most powerful CNC laser fiber machine from German maker Eagle Laser into its manufacturing process. At that time, it was only the second machine of its kind installed in North America, significantly boosting Godwin’s production efficiency and market competitiveness.
Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Godwin Manufacturing was established on April 1, 1966, by Pat Godwin Sr. in Dunn, North Carolina. Originating as a backyard welding operation after Godwin left his position as a Pepsi-Cola delivery driver, the business transitioned from Godwin Welding Service into a prominent industrial manufacturer. This growth was driven by the founder’s practical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit, enabling the company to secure a notable foothold within the manufacturing sector.