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 4 years, another 3 renowned and market leading companies were acquired and added to the S.F.E. Group portfolio: Axxair (France, 2022), Magnatech (USA, 2023) and Climax (USA, 2023).

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, whilst 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, 300+ employees and more than 350 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 Americas: sales@sfe-brands.com
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)


COLD CUTTING WITH SPECIALIZED FABRICATION EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Specialized Fabrication Equipment (S.F.E.) Group provides rental solutions through its dedicated rental partner network in Europe and the Middle East for AXXAIR orbital cutting and welding equipment and TAG pipe cold cutting and bevelling equipment.

Contact S.F.E. Group Rental Solutions for your upcoming project: rentals@sfe-brands.com


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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