Godfrey & Wing Inc.

What Godfrey & Wing Inc. does

Godfrey & Wing Inc., founded in 1948 and headquartered at 220 Campus Drive, Aurora, Ohio, is a privately held industrial company specializing in vacuum impregnation technology. The firm seals porosity and leak paths in metal castings, powdered metal components, electronic components, and graphite parts using proprietary impregnation methods, including dry vacuum (DV), wet vacuum (WV), dry vacuum and pressure (DVP), and vacuum pressure impregnation (VPI). Its equipment portfolio spans the CAPi (40 cycles/hour, 80-second takt), CFi (38 cycles/hour, 220,000 cycles/year), HVLV (15 cycles/hour), APi (15 cycles/hour), EcoSeal (12 cycles/hour), and VPI systems for electric motor stator and rotor insulation. Proprietary sealants CastSeal (VOC-free brush-on) and ImSeal (2-part epoxy macro-porosity resin) are sold direct via e-commerce, and in-house developed AGI extends the platform into hydrogen fuel cell bi-polar plate sealing.

Godfrey & Wing operates a three-pillar revenue model: (1) equipment sales of customized vacuum impregnation and VPI systems, (2) sale of proprietary sealants, and (3) contracted impregnation and X-ray inspection services delivered through an owned and partner service center network in the United States, Mexico, Germany, Italy, China, India, and Korea. Pricing for sealants is publicly listed (e.g., ImSeal kits at $84 with volume discounts of 5-15%), while equipment pricing is quote-based. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, distribution partners (Shanghai Tang's Chemicals, Cee Dee Vacuum Equipment, Totalchemtech, TECNOCOMPONENTI, Cunio), and a growing e-commerce channel for sealants.

The firm serves automotive OEMs (General Motors, Ford, Honda, Chrysler), a German automotive supplier, and customers in aerospace, defense (ITAR registered), industrial manufacturing, medical devices, and power transmission and distribution. It is ISO 9001:2015 certified, complies with military specifications MIL-I-17563C and MIL-STD-276A, and reports more than 100 systems installed globally and over 90 approved programs. Ownership remains concentrated within the Gilmore and Keller families, Alexander Alford is CEO (appointed 2021), and the wholly owned Imprex division (acquired 2021) provides VPI equipment manufacturing depth.

Name

Godfrey & Wing Inc.

Legal name

Godfrey & Wing

Website

https://godfreywing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Godfrey & Wing Inc. is the world's longest-serving vacuum impregnation provider, sealing porosity in metal castings, electric motors, and fuel cell components via proprietary equipment (CFi, CAPi, HVLV, APi, VPI), sealants, and global service centers serving automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Equipment (Vacuum Impregnation Equipment)

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

Keywords

• Vacuum impregnation equipment
• Porosity sealing sealants
• Vacuum pressure impregnation
• Metal casting sealants
• Impregnation service centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Impregnation Equipment Sales: Sale of impregnation systems (CFi, CAPi, HVLV, APi, EcoSeal, VPI) and new technology equipment including vacuum dryers, bearing coating, and high-temp coating systems. Equipment is customized to customer specifications.
2. Sealant Products: Sale of proprietary sealants including CastSeal™ (brush-on VOC-free sealant for castings) and ImSeal™ (2-part epoxy macro-porosity sealing resin). Products sold through e-commerce with quantity discounts.
3. Vacuum Impregnation Services: Service centers provide vacuum impregnation processing, X-ray inspection, and single-point impregnation services across North America, Europe, and Asia networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Godfrey & Wing Inc. manufactures vacuum impregnation equipment systems (CFi, CAPi, HVLV, APi, VPI) used to seal porosity in cast and powdered metal components. The company also produces impregnation sealants (EcoSeal, CastSeal, ImSeal) and operates vacuum impregnation service centers that provide outsourced sealing services to manufacturers.

Product overview

Godfrey & Wing is the world's longest-serving and largest vacuum impregnation service, equipment, and sealant provider, established in 1948. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of vacuum impregnation solutions organized around three core areas: (1) Impregnation Equipment Systems including CFi, CAPi, HVLV, APi, EcoSeal, and VPI systems for different production volumes and part sizes; (2) Sealant Products including CastSeal™ (VOC-free brush-on sealant) and ImSeal™ (epoxy-based macro-porosity resin); and (3) Service Centers providing impregnation services and X-ray inspection. Through its Imprex division, the company also designs and builds custom VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) systems for electric motor insulation. The technology addresses porosity sealing across diverse materials including castings, electronics, graphite, powder metal, and 3D-printed parts, serving industries such as automotive (ICE and EV), aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and power transmission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Imprex: A division of Godfrey & Wing that designs and builds VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) systems for stator and rotor insulation in electric motors.

Products and services

• CFi vacuum impregnation equipment

Quantifiable outcome

• First-time recovery rate (FTT) over 99%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• ImprexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Godfrey & Wing acquired Imprex, a US-based vacuum impregnation services company and VPI equipment manufacturer. This acquisition solidifies Godfrey & Wing's position as a global leader in vacuum impregnation services, equipment, and sealants. Imprex operates the Milwaukee Imprex Service Center.
• Paul KösterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint exhibition partnership at EUROGUSS 2022 trade show in Nuremberg, Germany showcasing Godfrey & Wing technology alongside Paul Köster.
• Shanghai Tang's Chemicals Co.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner in Shanghai, China providing local access to Godfrey & Wing products and services.
• Cee Dee Vacuum EquipmentregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner in Pune, India providing local access to Godfrey & Wing products and services.
• Totalchemtech Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner in Seoul, Korea providing local access to Godfrey & Wing products and services.
• TECNOCOMPONENTI srlregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Tuscany, Italy providing local access to Godfrey & Wing products and services.
• CunioregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Monticelli Brusati, Italy providing local access to Godfrey & Wing products and services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified industrial conglomerate whose industrial adhesives and sealants divisions overlap with G&W's sealant and impregnation chemistry. Far larger R&D and channel reach make 3M a broad incumbent in industrial sealing, particularly for electronics and aerospace applications.
• Bodycote: World's largest thermal processing and surface treatment services provider, offering porosity-related services (e.g., hot isostatic pressing, impregnation) to automotive, aerospace, and industrial OEMs. Overlapping service-center footprint and customer base make Bodycote a broad incumbent competitor for outsourced impregnation work.
• Dürr AG: German industrial machinery and environmental technology group serving automotive and industrial customers with paint, sealing, and impregnation systems. Comparable customer set (German OEMs and Tier 1s) and complementary equipment portfolio make Dürr a broad incumbent in automotive sealing processes.
• Aalberts Surface Technologies: Industrial surface treatment specialist under Aalberts N.V. offering impregnation and sealing services across Europe and North America. Overlapping automotive and industrial customer base, with the scale advantages of a publicly listed parent and broader finishing portfolio.
• Henkel (Loctite): Global chemicals and adhesives major whose Loctite portfolio includes impregnation resins and sealants that compete with CastSeal and ImSeal. Larger scale, broader distribution, and cross-selling into adjacent bonding/coating lines make Henkel a formidable broad incumbent in the sealing chemistry Godfrey & Wing also serves.

Emerging players

• Specialty Coating Systems (SCS): US-based provider of Parylene conformal coatings and related surface treatments for electronics, medical, and aerospace applications. Partial overlap with Godfrey & Wing's electronics impregnation and 3D-printing porosity-sealing services, particularly in medical and defense markets.
• Atotech (MKS Instruments): Specialty chemicals and equipment supplier for surface finishing, now part of MKS Instruments, serving electronics and automotive plating/coating markets. Partial overlap with G&W's electronics impregnation and fuel-cell-adjacent surface treatment offerings.

Direct peers

• Ultraseal International: UK-based vacuum impregnation equipment, sealants, and services provider. Directly competes with Godfrey & Wing in porosity-sealing systems across automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers; comparable equipment lineup and global service network.

Others

• Imprex (subsidiary of Godfrey & Wing): Acquired by Godfrey & Wing in 2021, Imprex designs and builds VPI systems for electric motor stator/rotor insulation and historically operated as an independent competitor. Retained as a sub-brand; relevant as the historical peer in VPI equipment manufacturing.

Regional players

• Paul Köster GmbH: German supplier of industrial impregnation equipment and sealants with strong European customer base. Co-exhibited with Godfrey & Wing at EUROGUSS 2022, indicating overlapping but regionally focused competition in the German-speaking industrial market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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