Hale Products

• Founded by firefighters in 1914

• Part of the IDEX Fire Suppression Group (FSG) and encompasses three of the most recognized brands in the market - Hale, Class 1 and Godiva

• Maintain spirit of innovation and quality in extensive product line of pumps, CAFS systems and Foam Proportioning Systems

• Proud to offer a wide variety of firefighting pumps and foam systems

• Comprehensive product line ranges from the popular Qmax midship pump to efficient FoamLogix and CAFSpro systems

• "Firsts" include bronze pump bodies, the use of centrifugal pumps in firefighting, and patented innovations such as the Master Intake Valve, Total Pressure Master, and Auto-Lube systems

• Network of Factory Authorized service centers ensures that you receive the best service

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Hale Products Inc. was founded in 1914 by three Pennsylvania firefighters who believed they could build a better fire pump. Today, Hale Products, Inc. is much more than just fire pumps. In the last 100 years, Hale Products has grown through new product innovation and strategic acquisitions to include rescue tools, engine controls/governors, valves, air bags, pressure gauges, hydraulic cylinders, supports and struts, heavy duty lighting, and ES-Key multiplexing systems.

In 1984, Hale Products acquired Hurst. Hurst is the developer of the famed “Jaws of Life®” line of rescue tools. The Jaws of Life rescue tools are designed for extrication of victims trapped in wrecked cars and other life-threatening situations. This purchase gave Hale its first entry into the rescue marketplace. In 1992, Hale acquired Godiva in Warwick, England. Godiva is a manufacturer of portable, high-pressure, and rear-mounted fire pumps and is one of the leading fire pump manufacturers outside the United States..

In May 1994, Hale Products, Inc. was acquired by IDEX Corporation located in Illinois. IDEX is a diversified global servicing markets in fluid-handling, dispensing, and industrial machinery. Formed in 1988, the publicly traded company reported 2013 sales in excess of $2.1 billion. Throughout their ownership IDEX has been supportive of Hale Product’s vision for organic and inorganic growth through the acquisition of key fire and rescue equipment manufacturers.

With this financial support, Hale Products, Inc. continued to expand into the worldwide fire and rescue market. In 1995, Hale acquired Lukas Hydraulic GmbH, located in Erlangen, Germany. Lukas is the leading European manufacturer of rescue tools and re-railing equipment. With the addition of Lukas, Hale solidified itself as the number one provider of rescue tools in the world.

In 2001 Hale acquired Class 1 located in Ocala, Florida. Class 1 is one of the leading suppliers of electrical and electronic control components and systems, and plumbing components and systems in the fire and rescue market. Class 1 provided Hale with the opportunity to become the only USA-based supplier who could provide all the products inside the pump house of a fire truck.

Since early 2000, Hale has extended its growth path. In 2004, Hale purchased Manfred Vetter Gmbh and Company located in Zulpich, Germany. The addition of Vetter expanded Hale’s rescue product offerings into lifting bags, sealing bags, decontamination tents, and other rescue and environmental protective products. In 2005, Hale acquired Tianjin Dinglee, the leading manufacturer of rescue tools in China. This acquisition allowed Hale Products to gain access to the Chinese market. The most recent acquisition by Hale Products Inc. was Airshore International in January 2006. Airshore International is one of the leading manufacturers of stabilization struts, jacks, and shores used in fire and rescue applications.

To better service the fire and rescue market, IDEX has positioned its brands into two specific groups - Rescue Group and Fire Suppression. The Rescue Group is made up of the Hurst, Lukas, Vetter, Dinglee, and Airshore brands. Their main focus is on the rescue, environmental and industrial markets dealing with their legacy product lines. The Fire Suppression Group is made up of Class 1, Hale Pumps and Godiva. This Group’s products capitalize on the combined strength of these leading brands to provide the market a complete solution and control of the fire truck’s critical water flow.

Hale Products is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. The strategic acquisitions continue and organic growth continues to infuse innovative vigor for new product development and services.

Today, Hale Products, Inc. is a dynamic company that is dedicated to innovation through new product development and the expansion of current and new markets globally. Hale continues to provide a complete product offering focused on superior performance, reliability and innovation.