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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.
1425 W 8th Street
Erie, PA 16502
U.S.
814-452-3691
800-666-3691
814-455-1697
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Product Summary

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

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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.

YouTube Videos

¿Cuál es la manera correcta de cortar tuberías para electrofusión? - REED LatinoAmerica
July 8, 2025
Ferramentas em ação: Cortador de Tubos Universal (UPC) - Reed Manufacturing
July 4, 2025
Ferramentas em ação: Corta tubos de Guilhotina - Reed Manufacturing
June 25, 2025

Products

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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.
May 17, 2021

Press Releases

Photo courtesy REED.
Still housed in the historic building at 1425 West 8th Street, REED remains an Erie landmark.
Found in Erie, Penn., REED has been supplying its pipe tools and vises for over a century and a quarter.
March 8, 2022

Videos

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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.
March 15, 2022
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Reed Manufacturing’s Plastic Pipe Joiner Tools can connect and separate 4” - 16” IPS and cast iron size gasketed pipe.
Jan. 12, 2022
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With worker well-being in mind, Reed offers pipe tools that keep operators safe when working in a trench.
Aug. 4, 2021
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The Bevel Boss™ portable pipe beveler from Reed uses battery power to bevel plastic pipe quickly.
June 14, 2021
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REED leads you through the box and the set-up of the company's Universal Pipe Cutters (UPC), including blade installation.
April 20, 2021
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Reed Manufacturing celebrates 125 years in business with new innovations to its range of pipe cutters, vises, and tools.
April 9, 2021
Pump Stick On Location
Pleasantville Water Works changes out a water meter pit using the REED Pump Stick.
Dec. 17, 2020
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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 ...
Nov. 30, 2020
Tech Brief Reed
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...
July 6, 2020
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Quickly and consistently bevel when doing multiple cuts.
June 23, 2020

Articles

Reed Manufacturing offers waterworks tools for numerous applications, including cutters and bevelers for PVC, CPVC and PE pipe that will create safe, square cuts.
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...
May 15, 2023
Photos courtesy Reed Manufacturing.
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.
Reed manufacturing provides pipe tools, vises, cutters, cutter wheels and more for the water and wastewater industry.
Sept. 7, 2022
Photo courtesy Reed Manufacturing.
Reed has remained a landmark for Erie, Pa., in its historic building at 1425 West 8th Street.
Reed has been supplying its pipe tools and vises for over a century and a quarter, and plans to continue improving its offerings.
May 5, 2022
Rotary Pipe Cutters cut pipe fast, with minimal digging.
REED pipe tools, designed for the professional trades, play a significant role in infrastructure work.
Sept. 17, 2021
The REED Pump Stick® is capable of lifting water up to 12 feet above the bottom of the pump for a variety of applications.
The REED Pump Stick®
May 15, 2020
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Portable and great for field work, Reed's adjustable beveler with cordless power deburrs and bevels plastic pipe.
May 22, 2017

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Coverage from ACE 19 in Denver, Colo.
June 27, 2019
Valve Operator
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...
May 7, 2019
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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...
Jan. 29, 2019
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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...
Jan. 7, 2019
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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.
July 6, 2018
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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...
Feb. 21, 2018
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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...
July 17, 2017
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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...
July 7, 2017
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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,...
Jan. 30, 2017
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Reed Manufacturing's Midwest regional Manager Gene Lachman talks about the company's 120-year history and their latest offering, the cordless power beveller for plastic pipe.
July 12, 2016
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The PES2 PE Squeeze-Off Tool from Reed Manufacturing is ideal for utility operators who need to temporarily shut off polyethylene (PE) pipe.
Feb. 7, 2016
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The Universal Pipe Cutter by Reed Manufacturing provided the necessary and right cut on 20" ductile iron pipe for recently-constructed water reservoirs in Meadville, PA. Operators...
July 31, 2015
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Reed’s Brian Gunderson reviews the company’s many services, including its Feed Tap drilling machine, cutter wheels, and universal pipe and low-clearance rotary cutters.
June 25, 2015
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Reed Manufacturing demonstrates its Feed Tap drilling machine for 3/4" to 2" taps. The tool can be used for ductile iron, PVC, and PE pipe.
Nov. 17, 2014
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Reed Manufacturing’s Todd Gilpatrick talks about the company’s various pipe cutting and tapping tools, including its low-clearance rotary cutter, universal pipe cutter, and steel...
June 18, 2014
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Brian Gunderson from Reed Manufacturing Company describes their latest ductile pipe cutters, drilling machines and four-in-one wrenches.
June 26, 2013