Backed by nearly 25 years of development, S.F.E. Group is proud to present its brand dedicated to pipe purging products, applications and solutions: Pipe Purge Masters (PPM). With the PPM brand, the S.F.E. Group aims to not only emphasize its focus on pipe purging products but also meet the growing demand for on-site pipe purging equipment across the industries it already serves. Additionally, PPM products integrate seamlessly with other S.F.E. Group offerings, such as the orbital welding solutions provided by the AXXAIR brand.
As an OEM, S.F.E. Group prides itself on being renowned for its innovations, ground-breaking developments and creative designs within the Pipe Purge Masters’ product range. Leveraging its engineering expertise, customer-centric approach, and flexibility, the PPM brand delivers innovative pipe purging solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of customer projects, while also addressing the demands of ever-evolving industries.
The PPM brand portfolio consists of a comprehensive range of pipe purging equipment: inflatable pipe purge bag systems, welding purge plugs, formed double seal purge systems, purge oxygen monitors, inflatable as well as mechanical pipe stoppers and accessories.
Pipe Purge Masters’ products are available from the international S.F.E. Group locations on 5 continents, as well as from S.F.E. Group’s extensive and continuously expanding global network of partners and can be consulted on the dedicated website www.PURGEMASTERS.com.
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 Americas: sales@sfe-brands.com
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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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