The S.F.E. Group’s brand TAG Pipe Equipment Specialists LTD (in short: TAG PIPE)  has its roots in the 1980’s in the United Kingdom with the manufacturing and supplying of pipework fabrication tools and machinery. Over the years TAG PIPE became internationally one of the foremost leaders in its field, and today S.F.E. Group’s unrivalled TAG PIPE range of cold cutting and bevelling machines is established and recognized as a world class leading brand. 

Backed by more than 40 years of development, TAG PIPE not only offers the highest quality heavy duty machines utilizing the latest technology, but also stands for an emphasis on continuous R&D and tailor made solutions. As an OEM, S.F.E. Group prides itself being renowned for its innovations, ground-breaking developments and patented designs within the TAG PIPE range. With its engineering capabilities, customer-oriented focus and flexibility, the TAG PIPE brand provides the possibility to design out-of-the-box machining applications and solutions to fulfil customers’ projects’ specific needs in particular, and to cater for an ever-evolving industry in general. 

The TAG PIPE brand portfolio consists of a complete range of portable pipe bevel machines (PREP machines covering 1 - 24"), the TAG PIPE cutting and bevelling splitframe clamshell machines (1 - 120"), as well as the stationary, yet moveable E-Z FAB machines (2 - 16") for pipe cutting and bevelling, and finally the PMM plate bevel machines. 

TAG PIPE machines are always nearby available within the S.F.E. Group global network and can be consulted on the dedicated website: www.TAG-PIPE.com.

Get in touch for any platework, pipe cutting and bevelling machine applications.

 

 

The Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group (in short: S.F.E. Group) was founded in 2019 after the merger of three world leading OEM’s in the field of pipe fabrication tooling and machinery: B&B Pipe and Industrial Tools LLC (USA), Mathey Dearman Inc. (USA) and TAG Pipe Equipment Specialists (UK). In a time span of 5 years, another 4 renowned and market leading companies were acquired and added to the S.F.E. Group portfolio: Axxair (France, 2022), Magnatech (USA, 2023), Climax (USA, 2023) and Sumner (USA, 2025).

The vision and philosophy of the S.F.E. Group is to offer globally a comprehensive innovative and cost-effective range of specialized fabrication, welding and machining equipment and derived rental solutions,  for a wide range of applications within all critical industries, while optimizing performance, efficiency and safety.

Leveraging over 200 years of combined experience in engineering, manufacturing, and field applications, the S.F.E. Group is committed to driving innovation. Through continuous product development and strategic acquisitions, the S.F.E. Group is actively growing its portfolio and expanding its global presence to meet the demands of industries around the world. Currently, the S.F.E. Group consists of 12 complimentary brands, each supporting the others in delivering cutting-edge solutions. 

With offices and warehousing on 5 continents, 400+ employees and more than 500 partnerships and distributors worldwide, S.F.E. Group prides itself on consistently offering the highest standards of both product quality and service locally to all its customers.

S.F.E. Group looks forward to welcoming you into its global network as a partner,
distributor or end user customer and remains at your disposal at any time.

Contact International: sales-int@sfe-brands.com

 


S.F.E. Group Acquires Sumner Brand and Material Lifting & Welding Business, Strengthening Global Leadership in Fabrication Tools in Houston, Texas, USA.
(March 2025)


S.F.E. Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of CLIMAX Portable Machining & Welding Systems, based in Newberg, Oregon, USA.
(October 2023)

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S.F.E. Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of selected assets of Magnatech, LLC, based in Granby, Connecticut, USA.
(May 2023)

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