Good Roads
Good Roads is a North Carolina-based manufacturer of snow removal equipment—plows, V-Box and tailgate spreaders, brine systems, and frames—serving municipal/government snow-removal departments and private contractors through regional sales reps and a distributor network as part of The Godwin Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1878
- HeadquartersDunn, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Good Roads does
Good Roads Inc. is a private, for-profit manufacturer of road maintenance and snow removal equipment founded in 1878 and headquartered in Dunn, North Carolina, where it also operates its primary manufacturing facility. The company designs and builds a comprehensive line of snow plows (112, 112M, 120, 120M, 120 HD two-way models and the 712 one-way plow), V-Box and tailgate spreader systems, brine (liquid de-icing) systems with capacities up to 1,635 gallons, push frames, mounting frames, spreader/brine stands, and Air Ride suspension accessories. Products are engineered for durability, using ASTM mill-certified steel and stainless steel, a Wheelabrator surface-preparation process, and a proprietary thermoset powder coat paint with zinc primer that is SAE 117-B salt-spray certified for 4,000+ hours and claimed to be 700% more corrosion-resistant than traditional paint and primer.
The company serves two horizontal customer segments: municipal and government snow-removal departments clearing public roads and highways (its primary segment), and private snow-removal contractors servicing commercial and residential properties. Its business model is one-time hardware sales of equipment and accessories, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market runs through a hybrid of direct regional sales representatives covering defined US territories (Northeast, East Central, Utah, Upper Midwest, Northwest, West, South Central, Southeast) and an authorized distributor network accessed via the Godwin Group Online distributor portal.
Good Roads is a subsidiary of The Godwin Group, described as the nation's largest family-owned and operated truck equipment manufacturer, and operates alongside sister companies including Galion-Godwin Truck Body Company and Williamsen-Godwin, with which it shares manufacturing capabilities and the thermoset finishing process. The company positions itself on historical legacy—patenting the first four-wheel grader (1889) and building the first snow plow for motor equipment (1913)—and on manufacturing 75% of all US snow plows during the first half of the 20th century.
Good Roads firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Good Roads
- Legal name
- Good Roads Inc
- Website
- https://goodroadsinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1878
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Good Roads is a North Carolina-based manufacturer of snow removal equipment—plows, V-Box and tailgate spreaders, brine systems, and frames—serving municipal/government snow-removal departments and private contractors through regional sales reps and a distributor network as part of The Godwin Group.
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Good Roads industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Snow Removal Equipment Manufacturing
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Snow & Ice Vehicles (Snowcats, Snow Groomers, Snow Blowers) (IMAHAIAH)
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Where Good Roads is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dunn
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Good Roads business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Snow Equipment Hardware Sales: One-time sales of snow removal equipment including plows, spreaders, push frames, brine systems, and related accessories. Products are sold through direct sales representatives and distributor network.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Good Roads product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Good Roads Inc. manufactures snow removal equipment, including snow plows (two-way and one-way configurations), V-Box and tailgate spreaders, push frames, brine systems, and complementary accessories such as spreader/brine stands and Air Ride attachments. Products are built from ASTM mill certified materials with a proprietary thermoset powder coat and zinc primer finishing process, and are sold to municipal, government, and commercial snow removal operators across the United States.
Product overview
Good Roads is a manufacturer of snow removal equipment founded in 1878, operating as part of The Godwin Group. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive line of plow systems (including 112, 112M, 120, 120M, 120 HD, and 712 models in two-way and one-way configurations) and spreader systems (V-Box and Tailgate spreaders). The offering extends to complementary accessories including push frames, brine systems, spreader and brine stands, and Air Ride suspension options. These products are designed for municipal, commercial, and highway snow removal applications, with equipment available in various sizes and construction materials including steel and stainless steel.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 112 Two-Way Plow Small and light two-way plow that throws snow in either direction, designed for light/medium duty applications in small, congested areas. Features six 1/2x3 vertical ribs, 3 hinge points, 60 inch outside hinge centers, and is 9 feet long available in 30 and 36 inch heights. Targeted at municipal and commercial snow removal operators.
- 112M Two-Way Plow Two-way plow similar to Model 112 but with a compound curve on top of the moldboard providing more curvature for enhanced snow confinement. Features six 1/2x3 vertical ribs, 3 hinge points, 60 inch outside hinge centers, and is 9 feet long available in 30 and 42 inch heights. For municipal and commercial snow removal.
- 120 Two-Way Plow Wider, heavy duty alternative to the 112 plow, designed for medium to heavy duty applications. Features eight 1/2x3 vertical ribs, 5 hinge points, 116 inch outside hinge centers, and is 10 to 11 feet long available in 30 and 36 inch heights. For municipal and commercial snow removal operators.
- 120M Two-Way Plow Two-way plow similar to the Model 120 but with a compound curve on top of the moldboard for enhanced snow confinement. Features eight 1/2x3 vertical ribs, 3 hinge points, 116 inch outside hinge centers, and is 10 to 12 feet long available in 30 and 48 inch heights. For heavy-duty municipal snow removal.
- 120 HD Two-Way Plow Heavy duty two-way plow for demanding applications. Features 10 to 12 foot length available in 36, 42, and 48 inch heights. Targeted at municipal and heavy commercial snow removal operations.
- 712 One-Way Plow Tapered one-way plow designed for high speed snow removal, suitable for freeway use as well as city streets and county roads. Measures 10 feet 3 inches long with 28 inch tall nose into 46 inch tall discharge for medium duty applications. For highway and municipal snow removal.
- Push Frames Push frame systems for snow plow attachments, designed to connect plow equipment to vehicles. For fleet operators integrating plows onto truck chassis.
- V-Box Spreader System Conveyor and spreader system for distributing salt, sand, or other de-icing materials. Available in lengths of 9 to 16 feet with capacities of 5.5 to 10 cubic yards. Constructed with 10 gauge steel or stainless steel, featuring 50 inch overall height, 78 inch inside width, and 10x20 inch conveyor door opening. For municipal and commercial de-icing fleets.
- Tailgate Spreaders Under tailgate spreader designed for trucks equipped with a central hydraulic system, available in stainless and steel variants. For commercial and municipal de-icing operations.
- Brine System Liquid de-icing system available in 1035 and 1635 gallon capacities with poly elliptical tank for lower center of gravity. Features motorized on/off boom control, up to three lane capability with horizontal center boom (12 nozzles) and two vertical booms (10 nozzles each), hydraulically driven brine pump, and stainless booms with adjustable stainless nozzles. For municipal and commercial anti-icing operations.
- Spreader & Brine Stands Support stands for spreaders and brine systems featuring fully welded and sealed construction, weight bearing design with removable and retractable rear legs. Includes 3x8 inch cast iron front wheels with caged roller bearings, 8 inch poly horizontal guide wheels, and thermoset powder coated zinc primer finish. For fleet storage and handling operations.
- Air Ride Air ride attachment option for plows providing suspension and shock absorption during operation. For plow operators seeking reduced impact loading on plow and truck.
- Frames Frame systems for mounting plow equipment to vehicles. For fleet operators integrating Good Roads plows onto their truck chassis.
Quantifiable outcome
- Thermoset powder coat finish 700% more corrosive resistant than traditional paint and primer
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Companies that use Good Roads
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Good Roads technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
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Feature5 records
Good Roads partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- The Godwin GroupcoreGood Roads is now part of The Godwin Group, the nation's largest family owned and operated truck equipment manufacturer. The Godwin Group provides corporate infrastructure including distribution network, sales platforms, and shared manufacturing resources.
- Galion-Godwin Truck Body CompanyminorSister company within The Godwin Group. Shares manufacturing capabilities and processes including the thermoset powder coat paint and primer finishing system. One of only three dump body manufacturers in the industry using this finishing process.
- Williamsen-GodwinminorSister company within The Godwin Group. Shares manufacturing processes including thermoset powder coat paint and primer finishing. Regional sales contact available for Utah territory.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Good Roads competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Henderson Products: Henderson Products manufactures municipal snow and ice control equipment including plows, spreaders, brine/pre-wet systems, and truck equipment. It is highly comparable to Good Roads because both serve road-maintenance and municipal fleet buyers with heavy-duty winter equipment.
- Monroe Truck Equipment: Monroe Truck Equipment provides truck upfitting and snow and ice control equipment such as plows, spreaders, and municipal truck packages. It is comparable to Good Roads through its focus on municipal and contractor winter-maintenance hardware sold into similar fleet applications.
- Meyer Products: Meyer Products manufactures snow plows, spreaders, and snow-management accessories for commercial and light-duty truck users. It is comparable to Good Roads through overlapping plow and spreader products, though Meyer skews more toward contractor and lighter-duty applications.
- Viking-Cives Group: Viking-Cives manufactures snowplows, spreaders, dump bodies, and related municipal truck equipment. Its product mix and municipal snow-removal customer base closely overlap with Good Roads' plow, spreader, and brine-system offering.
- Swenson Products: Swenson Products manufactures snow and ice control equipment, particularly spreaders and liquid de-icing systems for trucks. It is comparable to Good Roads through overlap in salt/sand spreading, brine, and municipal winter-maintenance applications.
- Falls Plow: Falls Plow manufactures snow plows, wings, and ice-control equipment for municipal and commercial snow-removal fleets. It is a direct peer because its truck-mounted winter equipment competes with Good Roads' plows, frames, and spreader systems.
- Henke Manufacturing: Henke Manufacturing produces snowplows, wings, hitches, and related snow-removal attachments for trucks, loaders, and graders. It is comparable to Good Roads as a heavy-duty snow equipment manufacturer serving municipal road-maintenance needs.
- Bonnell Industries: Bonnell Industries makes snow and ice control equipment, road-maintenance equipment, and truck bodies for municipalities and contractors. It is comparable because it sells durable winter-maintenance hardware into the same public works and fleet channels as Good Roads.
Broad incumbents
- Douglas Dynamics: Douglas Dynamics owns a portfolio of snow and ice control and work-truck attachment brands serving commercial, municipal, and contractor markets. It is comparable as a larger incumbent in truck-mounted plows, spreaders, and adjacent work-truck equipment.
- Aebi Schmidt Group: Aebi Schmidt is a global manufacturer of winter road-maintenance equipment, including snow plows, sweepers, spreaders, and de-icing systems. It is a broader incumbent relative to Good Roads because it covers the same winter-maintenance category but within a much larger international portfolio.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Good Roads
What does Good Roads do?
Good Roads Inc. manufactures snow removal equipment, including snow plows (two-way and one-way configurations), V-Box and tailgate spreaders, push frames, brine systems, and complementary accessories such as spreader/brine stands and Air Ride attachments. Products are built from ASTM mill certified materials with a proprietary thermoset powder coat and zinc primer finishing process, and are sold to municipal, government, and commercial snow removal operators across the United States.
Is Good Roads a public or private company?
Good Roads is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Good Roads founded?
Good Roads was founded in 1878. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Good Roads based?
Good Roads is headquartered in Dunn, United States, in the North America region.
How does Good Roads make money?
One revenue line is on record: snow Equipment Hardware Sales.
Who are Good Roads's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Henderson Products, Monroe Truck Equipment, Meyer Products, Viking-Cives Group, Swenson Products, Falls Plow, Henke Manufacturing and Bonnell Industries. Broad incumbents are Douglas Dynamics and Aebi Schmidt Group.
Does Good Roads have an API?
No public API is recorded for Good Roads.
What industry is Good Roads in?
Good Roads's product category is Snow Removal Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAIAH, Snow & Ice Vehicles (Snowcats, Snow Groomers, Snow Blowers). Its SIC code is 3531.