Galion-Godwin Truck Body Co.

What Galion-Godwin Truck Body Co. does

Galion-Godwin Truck Body Company LLC is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of dump truck bodies and underbody hoists, operating from a single 155,000 sq ft facility in Winesburg, Ohio with 50–60 employees. Founded under the Galion name approximately in 1885 and operated today under The Godwin Group, the company produces seven carbon steel body models (e.g., 100U, 400U/T, 130U, 450U, PLD, 500U/T, 400USS) and six stainless steel body models (103U, 133U, 433U, 453U, 533U, 553U), spanning 8-foot to 17-foot inside lengths and covering cab/chassis classes from 9,900 to 26,000 GVWR. Material options include HSLA A1011 Grade 50, 100K Domex, AR450 Hardox wear plate from SSAB, and Type 201LN and 304 stainless steel, with all carbon steel bodies finished in a standardized zinc thermoset powder coat primer under black powder coat paint tested to 4,000+ hours SAE 117-B salt spray resistance.

Galion manufactures its own hydraulic cylinders for a full line of underbody hoists with dumping capacities from 7.7 to 29 tons, sold under a 3-year product warranty. The company sources raw steel exclusively from American ISO 9001:2000 certified mills. End markets are private contractors (aggregate hauling, construction, batching, snow removal), government and municipal buyers (public works, road maintenance, infrastructure), and commercial fleet operators running over-the-road aggregate hauling chassis.

The business model is B2B hardware sales with no disclosed pricing (quote-based, distributor-mediated). All sales flow through a nationwide network of authorized product and service distributors, accessed via the distributors.godwingrouponline.com portal; the manufacturer does not sell direct, though a toll-free sales line (1-877-450-4794) supports dealer and customer inquiries. Marketing is conducted through the corporate website, downloadable product brochures, and social channels (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn) maintained at the parent group level. The company has no disclosed revenue, no outside funding, and no public M&A activity.

Name

Galion-Godwin Truck Body Co.

Legal name

Galion-Godwin Truck Body Company LLC

Website

https://galiongodwin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Galion-Godwin Truck Body Co. is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of carbon steel and stainless steel dump bodies and underbody hoists, serving private contractors, municipalities, and fleet operators exclusively through a nationwide authorized distributor network from its Winesburg, Ohio plant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Truck Equipment / Dump Body Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

Keywords

• Steel dump bodies
• Stainless steel dump bodies
• Underbody hoists
• Truck equipment manufacturing
• Heavy-duty truck bodies

Headquarters

HQ city

Winesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Dump Body Sales: Sale of carbon steel dump bodies (100U, 130U, 400U/T, 450U, PLD, 500U/T, 400USS models) designed for truck chassis applications ranging from 9,900 to 26,000 GVWR. One-time hardware sale with optional accessories and configurations.
2. Stainless Steel Dump Body Sales: Sale of stainless steel dump bodies (103U, 133U, 433U, 453U, 533U, 553U models) constructed with 201 and 304 stainless steel options for corrosion-resistant applications. One-time hardware sale.
3. Underbody Hoist Sales: Sale of underbody hoists manufactured in-house with capacities from 7.7 to 29 tons, designed for use with dump bodies from 8' to 14' lengths. Includes mounting hardware, fasteners, and body prop hardware. Covered under 3-year product warranty.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Galion-Godwin Truck Body Co. designs, engineers, and manufactures heavy-duty carbon steel and stainless steel dump bodies (sizes 8' through 17') and matching underbody hoists (7.7 to 29 ton capacities) for mounting on commercial truck chassis from 9,900 to 26,000 GVWR. The company produces a full line of seven steel body models and six stainless steel body models, using premium ASTM-certified steels (Grade 50, 100K Domex, AR450 Hardox) and a proprietary zinc thermoset powder coat finish, selling to contractors, municipalities, and fleet operators through a nationwide authorized distributor network.

Product overview

Galion-Godwin Truck Body Co. is a truck equipment manufacturer specializing in carbon steel and stainless steel dump bodies, as well as underbody hoists. The product portfolio includes seven steel body models (100U, 400U/T, 130U, 450U, PLD, 500U/T, 400USS) and six stainless steel body models (103U, 533U, 133U, 553U, 433U, 453U), ranging from compact 8-foot bodies to large 17-foot bodies for highway aggregate hauling. The company also manufactures a full line of underbody hoists with 7.7 to 29 ton capacities. Material options include HSLA A1011 Grade 50, 100K Domex, AR450 Hardox, and stainless steel types 201 and 304, with powder coat paint and primer as standard finishes.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 100U Steel Dump Body Carbon steel dump body for 9,900-19,500 GVWR cab/chassis with 10 gauge high tensile steel construction and traditional stacked understructure; available in 8' through 11'-6" inside lengths.
• 130U Steel Dump Body Carbon steel dump body with crossmemberless understructure using 3/16" x 100K steel formed trapezoid longbeams for 9,900-19,500 GVWR cab/chassis; available in 8' through 11'-6" lengths.
• 400U/T Steel Dump Body Rugged heavy-duty carbon steel dump body for contractor, municipal, and demanding applications; available in 9' and 10' inside lengths with 24", 26" and 30" side heights.
• 450U Steel Dump Body Heavy-duty carbon steel body with integral heat ducts for low temperature use, suited for aggregate hauling, construction, and batching; 10' inside length with 84" width.
• PLD Steel Dump Body Carbon steel dump body for 12,000-26,000 GVWR cab/chassis designed to operate with scissor type conversion hoists; available in 12', 14' and 16' lengths with 84" inside width.
• 500U/T Steel Dump Body Largest steel body in Galion's product line for over-the-highway aggregate hauling, construction, and batching; available in 12' through 17' inside lengths with 84" width.
• 400USS Steel Dump Body (Smooth Side) Smooth side carbon steel body for heavy-duty hauling, construction, aggregate hauling, and bucket loading; available in 10' inside length with 86" width.
• 103U Stainless Steel Dump Body Stainless steel dump body with 10 gauge stainless steel construction for 9,900-19,500 GVWR cab/chassis; available in 8' through 11'-6" inside lengths with 84" width.
• 533U Stainless Steel Dump Body Crossmemberless stainless steel dump body for over-the-highway aggregate hauling, construction, and batching; available in 11' through 17' inside lengths with AR 450 Hardox steel floor.
• 133U Stainless Steel Dump Body Crossmemberless stainless steel dump body with 3/16" high tensile steel floor and smooth sides for 9,900-19,500 GVWR cab/chassis; available in 8' through 11'-6" lengths.
• 553U Stainless Steel Dump Body Crossmemberless stainless steel dump body for over-the-highway aggregate hauling using high tensile stainless steel throughout for abrasion resistance.
• 433U Stainless Steel Dump Body (Smooth Side) Smooth side stainless steel body for heavy-duty hauling requirements; available in 9' and 10' lengths with 86" inside width and AR 450 Hardox floor.
• 453U Stainless Steel Dump Body Heavy-duty stainless steel body for aggregate hauling, spreading, and snow removal applications; features integral heat ducts and 6-panel tailgate in 10' inside length.
• Galion Underbody Hoists Full line of in-house manufactured underbody hoists for bodies ranging from 8' to 14' long with dumping capacities of 7.7 to 29 tons; built with mill certified 50K and 100K steel and thermoset powder coating; Galion manufactures its own hydraulic cylinders, covered by a 3-year product warranty.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Godwin GroupcoreOthersThe Godwin Group is the parent company that owns and operates Galion-Godwin Truck Body Co. LLC. The Godwin Group also owns sister companies Godwin Manufacturing and R/S-Godwin (Rstruckbody.com). The Godwin Group provides corporate oversight and manages careers/human resources for the family of companies.
• Champion HoistminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChampion Hoist (champion-hoist.com) is referenced on Galion's website for hoist selection ('Find A Hoist' links to champion-hoist.com). Customers are directed to Champion Hoist for underbody hoist selection that can be matched with Galion bodies.
• Godwin ManufacturingminorOthersSister company under The Godwin Group family of companies. Godwin Mfg. and Williamsen-Godwin are mentioned alongside Galion as the only three dump body manufacturers in the industry that finish their bodies in thermoset powder coat paint and primer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Henderson Products: Henderson manufactures dump bodies, snow plows, and ice control equipment for municipal and contractor customers. Comparable to Galion in the dump body product category and shared municipal/public-works customer segment.
• Knapheide: Knapheide is a major North American truck body and equipment manufacturer producing dump bodies, utility bodies, platforms, and upfits for commercial fleets. Directly comparable in product, customer segment, and distribution model (national dealer network).
• Crysteel Manufacturing: Crysteel is a Minnesota-based manufacturer of dump bodies, hoists, and snow & ice equipment. Highly comparable to Galion as a direct competitor in steel and stainless dump bodies with in-house hoist manufacturing serving similar contractor and municipal end markets.
• Reading Truck Body: Reading manufactures a broad line of vocational truck bodies including dump bodies, service bodies, and platform bodies for commercial fleet customers. Directly comparable to Galion on product category (dump bodies), target customer (contractors, municipalities, fleets), and Class 4–6 chassis range.
• The Heil Co. Heil is one of the largest North American manufacturers of dump bodies, refuse bodies, and related vocational truck equipment. Highly comparable to Galion-Godwin as a direct competitor in the same dump body category with overlapping material options (carbon steel, stainless, aluminum) and distributor-driven GTM.

Emerging players

• Godwin Manufacturing: A sister company under The Godwin Group that also manufactures dump bodies finished in thermoset powder coat. Highly comparable from a corporate family and product perspective, though operating as a separate brand with overlapping channel relationships.
• Switch-N-Go: Manufacturer of interchangeable/swap-body truck body systems. Comparable to Galion in the vocational truck body category and target customer segment, though differentiated by a multi-body swap-body architecture rather than fixed dump bodies.
• J-Craft (J-Equipment): Manufacturer of dump bodies, hoists, and dump trailers for vocational trucks. Comparable to Galion in product mix (steel dump bodies + hoists) and target customer (contractors, aggregate haulers), though with a stronger trailer-side portfolio.
• R/S-Godwin: Another Godwin Group sister company producing truck bodies. Directly comparable product family to Galion-Godwin within the same parent organization, though operating under a distinct brand and serving potentially complementary channels.

Others

• Champion Hoist: Sister entity under The Godwin Group that manufactures hydraulic hoists used in dump bodies. Highly comparable as an adjacent/ecosystem supplier with formal referral partnership ('Find A Hoist') linking Galion body customers to Champion hoist selection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-Gb5-gdfByxxdYDvVRFrmw
• Facebookfacebook.com/godwinmfg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/galion-dump-bodies

Compliance1 record

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Investors

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