Xylem Announces Godwin Name Change, Begins Expansion

Xylem officials commemorate the start of an expansion project at the company’s Bridgeport, N.J., facility.

Godwin, manufacturer of the Dri-Prime automatic self-priming, dry-running pump, changed its legal name to Xylem Dewatering Solutions Inc. effective Jan. 1.

“Godwin will remain the brand name for the Dri-Prime series of pumps,” said Michel Bakhos, president of Xylem Dewatering Solutions Inc. “The change in company name reflects our continued efforts to provide customers a broader product range, value-added services, and integrated solutions from a growing branch footprint.

Additionally, the company broke ground on a 10,000-sq ft extension of its manufacturing facility in Bridgeport, N.J., to support continuing growth in the dewatering segment. The Bridgeport facility is a manufacturing plant for Godwin pumps. The additional capacity will be used to meet growing demand for Godwin pumps, including the new Godwin Dri-Prime NC Series introduced in November 2011. The Godwin Dri-Prime NC Series is the first portable, diesel-driven dewatering pump to include Flygt N-technology, which delivers clog-free hydraulics and enables sustained high-efficiency pumping.

“We continued to see excellent growth in 2011, expanding both our pump rental and sales business considerably. To keep up with demand in 2012 and beyond, we are adding shop space at the main manufacturing facility in Bridgeport,” Bakhos said. “Growing our product offering and increasing manufacturing capabilities is essential in ensuring unequaled customer support and service.”

The building extension is expected to be completed during 2012.