Reed Manufacturing

Erie, PA 16502

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About Reed Manufacturing

Operating worldwide, family-owned REED MANUFACTURING offers industry-leading tools for the water and wastewater industry. Operators can count on REED’s professional grade tools to get the job done.
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Product Summary

Offering water, wastewater, plumbing, industrial process piping, oil/gas, maintenance, hand tools, pipe cutters, joiners.

Contact

1425 W 8th Street
Erie, PA 16502
U.S.
https://www.reedmfgco.com
814-452-3691
800-666-3691
814-455-1697

More Info on Reed Manufacturing

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Reed Manufacturing is the pipe tool specialist for the water and wastewater industry. Started in 1896 and now celebrating 125+ years, the company is operated by fifth generation members of the Wright family. From the company’s beginning, REED Associates have invented tools that continually become industry standards, including the Quick Release Tubing Cutter, numerous tools for plastic pipe, vises, plus hinged and rotary cutters for large diameter pipe. Along with new tools, REED makes end-user driven improvements and refinements to existing tools.  REED’s main tool categories are:  Water Services Tools & Machines; Cutters & Cutter Wheels; Roll Groovers, Power Drives, Threaders & Dies; Vises; Plastic Pipe Tools; Large Diameter Pipe Tools; Wrenches; and General Pipe Working Tools.

REED offers a full-line of quality water services tools for municipal and underground contractor professionals including direct tapping and drilling machines, along with the Pump Stick® water transfer pump, Feed Tap™ drilling machine, Bear Hug™ squeeze tool and Bevel Boss™ Pipe Beveler.  Pipe cutters, shut-off tools, valve keys, valve exercisers, test pumps, specialty wrenches, flare tools, and numerous tools for plastic pipe round out the line. REED provides piping solutions for the professional trades.

Products and Press Releases

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Still housed in the historic building at 1425 West 8th Street, REED remains an Erie landmark.
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REED celebrates 125th anniversary

March 8, 2022
Found in Erie, Penn., REED has been supplying its pipe tools and vises for over a century and a quarter.
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Ratchet wrench

May 17, 2021
The REED L4N1XP Thru-Bolt™ ratchet wrench keeps the dirt out! The new “XP” model features sealed ratchets for best performance and extra protection for jobsite conditions.

Articles & News

Reed Manufacturing offers waterworks tools for numerous applications, including cutters and bevelers for PVC, CPVC and PE pipe that will create safe, square cuts.
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Reed Manufacturing knows water

May 15, 2023
Reed has the waterworks tools that utility companies, municipalities and wastewater plants need in order to maintain efficient operations.Reed’s collection of tools includes tapping...
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Reed’s full line of water services tools include service line, direct tapping, and drilling machines, plus the Feed Tap™ for work on plastic service lines.
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Next-Level Waterworks Tools

Sept. 7, 2022
Reed manufacturing provides pipe tools, vises, cutters, cutter wheels and more for the water and wastewater industry.
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Reed has remained a landmark for Erie, Pa., in its historic building at 1425 West 8th Street.
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Reed Manufacturing Celebrates 125 Years

May 5, 2022
Reed has been supplying its pipe tools and vises for over a century and a quarter, and plans to continue improving its offerings.
Rotary Pipe Cutters cut pipe fast, with minimal digging.
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Pipe Tools for Infrastructure Repair

Sept. 17, 2021
REED pipe tools, designed for the professional trades, play a significant role in infrastructure work.
The REED Pump Stick® is capable of lifting water up to 12 feet above the bottom of the pump for a variety of applications.
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Water Removal Made Easy

May 15, 2020
The REED Pump Stick®
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Cordless power pipe beveler

May 22, 2017
Portable and great for field work, Reed's adjustable beveler with cordless power deburrs and bevels plastic pipe.

Videos & Resources

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Technology Brief: Squeeze Tool for PE

March 15, 2022
Bear Hug™ from Reed is a modular squeeze tool system for PE using hydraulic cylinders for an industry-leading 83,400 pounds (371,000 N) of squeeze force.
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Plastic Pipe Joiner Tools

Jan. 12, 2022
Reed Manufacturing’s Plastic Pipe Joiner Tools can connect and separate 4” - 16” IPS and cast iron size gasketed pipe.
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Technology Brief: The Right Tools for The Job

Aug. 4, 2021
With worker well-being in mind, Reed offers pipe tools that keep operators safe when working in a trench.
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Bevel Boss™ on location

June 14, 2021
The Bevel Boss™ portable pipe beveler from Reed uses battery power to bevel plastic pipe quickly.
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Universal Pipe Cutter Kit Unboxing

April 20, 2021
REED leads you through the box and the set-up of the company's Universal Pipe Cutters (UPC), including blade installation.
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Technology Brief: Pipe Tools & Vises

April 9, 2021
Reed Manufacturing celebrates 125 years in business with new innovations to its range of pipe cutters, vises, and tools.
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REED's Pump Stick on location

Dec. 17, 2020
Pleasantville Water Works changes out a water meter pit using the REED Pump Stick.
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Cordless Power Drive for Water Works

Nov. 30, 2020
The lightweight yet powerful CPDWW cordless power drive from REED adapts to drilling and tapping machines or attaches to exercise valves. At around 15 pounds, the power drive ...
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Technology Brief: Pipe Tools

July 6, 2020
In this WaterWorld Technology Brief, we discuss pipe tools for the water industry. REED Manufacturing's Shannon Lessner discusses the company's latest innovations, including upgrades...
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Cordless Power Pipe Beveler

June 23, 2020
Quickly and consistently bevel when doing multiple cuts.

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June 27, 2019
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Valve Operator

May 7, 2019
Power Valve Operators from REED offer an alternative to hand turning. Operators can isolate a leak by shutting multiple valves easily with this tool that features a utility clutch...
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Hinged Cutter

Jan. 29, 2019
Reed Manufacturing's hinged cutters need only 4” (102 mm) of clearance around pipe. Featuring an efficient handle swing of only 90° to 110°, the hinge opens to place the cutter...
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Rotary™ and Low Clearance Rotary™ Pipe Cutters

Jan. 7, 2019
The low profile design of the Rotary™ and Low Clearance Rotary™ Pipe Cutters, exclusively offered by REED Manufacturing, require only 5” (127 mm) clearance. Excellent for cold...
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ACE18 Reed Manufacturing

July 6, 2018
Reed's Jeff Esmont talks about the company's new products at ACE18, including the cordless power pipe beveler and a new clutch for Reed Valve Operators.
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Plastic pipe fitting reamers

Feb. 21, 2018
Clean Ream Plus™ plastic pipe fitting reamers are inserted into a drill to clean out the old or broken pipe and leftover solvent cement from a fitting so the fitting can be reused...
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Cordless power pipe beveler

July 17, 2017
REED's cordless power pipe beveler deburrs and bevels plastic pipe quickly. An adjustable CPB beveler creates 15° external bevel, up to 5/8” long, ideal for large diameter plastic...
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ACE17 REED Manufacturing

July 7, 2017
At ACE17, REED's Tom Fess discusses the company's history providing tools for maintenance and installation in the water industry. The company's cordless pipe beveller allows the...
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Valve & Curb Keys

Jan. 30, 2017
Reed's Valve & Curb keys are built for strength and durability. Reed’s key assemblies will support a maximum torque of 200 foot-pounds. Upper shafts are made from heavy-gauge,...