What Godiva does

Godiva Limited is a UK-based industrial engineering company that designs and manufactures specialist fire pumps and foam-suppression equipment for the emergency services market. Headquartered in Warwick, England and operating since 1937, it produces vehicle-mounted pumps (Prima, GV, KP series), portable pumps (under both Godiva and the acquired Hale brand), trailer and skid-mounted pump packages with flow capacities from 750 to 5,000 GPM, compressed air foam systems (SmartFoam, SmartCAFS), pre-engineered OEM pump modules (Safe Buy, Side Kick), and the Class 1 range of electronic instrumentation. Technical differentiation rests on proprietary mechanical engineering: hand-ground bronze mixed-flow impellers, self-adjusting spring-loaded mechanical seals, heat-treated one-piece stainless steel shafts, and NFPA 1901-compliant design, with warranty terms extending up to 36 months on standard products and 8 years on SafeBuy configurations.

The company serves two distinct buyer groups: municipal and volunteer fire departments globally, and fire apparatus original equipment manufacturers that integrate Godiva pumps and modules into finished vehicles. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, combining direct sales representatives, a global distributor network, and OEM partnerships. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEX Corporation, operating within the IDEX Fire & Safety division alongside sister brands such as Akron Brass, Hale Products, Class 1, SAM and Weldon, with shared manufacturing facilities in the US and Europe and representative offices worldwide. Pricing is quote-based, revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of pumps, foam systems and pre-engineered modules, and the firm employs 101–250 people.

Name

Godiva

Legal name

Godiva Limited

Website

https://godiva.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Godiva Limited designs and manufactures specialist fire pumps, foam systems and pre-engineered pump modules for fire departments and fire apparatus OEMs worldwide, operating as part of IDEX Corporation's Fire & Safety division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Pump Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Fire Pump Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Fire pump equipment
• Vehicle-mounted pumps
• Emergency services equipment
• Fire suppression systems
• Compressed air foam systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Pump Equipment Sales: Sale of truck mounted and portable fire pumps, trailer and skid mounted pumps, and related equipment to emergency services market
2. Foam and CAF Systems: SmartFoam and SmartCAFS compressed air foam systems for firefighting applications
3. Pump Kits and Modules: Pre-engineered pump modules and kits for OEMs including Safe Buy, Side Kick, and Pump Modules
4. Class 1 Electronic Instrumentation: Electronic instrumentation products under Class 1 brand
5. Warranty and Service: Two-year manufacturers warranty with repair and replacement services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Godiva Limited manufactures and supplies specialist fire pump and fire suppression equipment for the emergency services market, including vehicle-mounted pumps (Prima, GV, KP series), portable pumps, trailer and skid-mounted pumps delivering 750 to 5,000 GPM, foam and compressed air foam systems (SmartFoam, SmartCAFS), pre-engineered pump modules and kits for OEMs, and the Class 1 range of electronic instrumentation. Its products are NFPA 1901-compliant and sold to fire departments, OEMs, and distributors worldwide.

Product overview

Godiva is a specialist equipment provider for the emergency services market, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fire pumps and related equipment. The product lineup consists of vehicle-mounted pumps (Prima, GV, and KP series) designed for installation on fire trucks; portable pumps under the Godiva and Hale brands for mobile firefighting operations; foam and compressed air foam systems (SmartFoam, SmartCAFS); trailer and skid-mounted pump units providing fully mobile or fixed fire suppression capability with 750 to 5,000 GPM capacity; and pump modules/kits including Side Kick, Safe Buy, and general Pump Modules/Pump Kits for original equipment manufacturers. The portfolio also includes SAM Flows flow management systems integrated with Prima pumps. All products serve the emergency services and firefighting market, with the company operating as part of IDEX Fire & Safety alongside sister brands Akron Brass, Hale, Class 1, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Class 1: Electronic instrumentation product range

Products and services

• Prima vehicle-mounted pump Vehicle-mounted fire pump designed for emergency response applications and installed on fire service vehicles. Integrates with SAM Flows flow management and is covered by a 36-month warranty.
• GV vehicle-mounted pump Vehicle-mounted fire pump for emergency services vehicles, part of the Godiva truck-mounted pump family.
• KP vehicle-mounted pump Compact vehicle-mounted fire pump designed for emergency response vehicles and a range of firefighting applications.
• PowerFlow HPX450-B35 portable pump High-performance portable fire pump with 450 GPM capacity in the B35 specification, sold under the Hale brand and distributed through Godiva.
• Godiva Portable Pumps Portable fire pumps for mobile emergency fire suppression operations, sold under the Godiva brand.
• Hale Portable Pumps Portable fire pumps from the Hale Products brand, distributed through Godiva alongside the Godiva-branded portable line.
• SmartFoam foam proportioning system Foam proportioning system for fire suppression applications, delivering accurately metered foam for firefighting operations.
• SmartCAFS compressed air foam system Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) for enhanced fire suppression capability, producing foam with extended reach and reduced water usage.
• Skid Mount Pumps Self-sustaining fire suppression package on a unique mounting platform for fixed or mobile positioning, with integrated diesel engine and plumbing delivering 750 to 5,000 GPM water capability.
• Trailer Mounted Pumps Fully mobile and self-sustaining fire suppression package on a heavy-duty trailer with fuel tank for extended operations, featuring an emissions-compliant diesel engine with up to 500 HP performance and NFPA 1901-rated flows from 750 GPM to 5,000 GPM.
• Pump Modules and Pump Kits Pre-engineered pump modules and kits offering standard configurations for uniformity, supporting PTO and midship applications. Includes SafeBuy configurations carrying an 8-year pump warranty.
• Side Kick compact pump module Compact pump module designed to fit in L1 compartments, with all stainless plumbing manifolds and NFPA 1901 rating from 500 GPM to 1250 GPM, allowing the entire module to be dropped out for quick repairs.
• Safe Buy pre-engineered pump module system System of critical pump components engineered to work together with standard configurations for uniformity, promoting standard operating procedures and backed by Hale's 5-year parts and labor warranty with an additional 3 years if periodic maintenance is documented.
• SAM Flows flow management system Flow management system for fire pump operations integrated with Godiva Prima pumps and covered under a 36-month warranty when integrated at Godiva facilities.
• Class 1 electronic instrumentation Range of electronic instrumentation products sold under the Class 1 sub-brand within the Godiva / IDEX Fire & Safety portfolio, used to monitor and control pump operations on fire apparatus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water delivery capability from 750 GPM to 5,000 GPM
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IDEX Fire & SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent division of IDEX Corporation that encompasses Godiva along with other fire and safety brands including Akron Brass, Hale Products, Weldon, AWG Fittings, Captium, Class1, Dinglee, Hurst Jaws of Life, Lukas, SAM, and Vetter. Godiva operates as a brand within this division with shared manufacturing facilities in US and Europe.
• IDEX CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of IDEX Fire & Safety division. Godiva is part of the IDEX family of companies with international operations and global distribution network.
• Hale ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationRelated brand under IDEX Fire & Safety. Godiva distributes Hale Products including portable pumps, trailer and skid mounted pumps, pump modules and kits. Products share technology including SmartFoam, SmartCAFS, and NFPA compliant designs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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