The Ridge Tool Company is an American manufacturing company that makes and distributes tools under the Ridgid brand name. The company was founded in 1923 in North Ridgeville, Ohio.[1] In 1943, it relocated to its current location in Elyria, Ohio, and in 1966, it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Emerson Electric.[2]
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| Company type | Subsidiary of Emerson Electric |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1923 North Ridgeville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Tools |
| Owner | Emerson Electric |
| Website | www.ridgid.com |
Ridgid tools are targeted at the plumbing, pipe fitting, construction, and HVAC trades. The brand is best known for its distinctive red pipe wrenches,[2][3] but the company manufactures over 300 different types of tools.[1] The company also sells power tools, largely made by TTI, and wet/dry vacs, made by parent company Emerson.[4]
Ridgid produced a pinup calendar from 1935 until 2016.[5] Early renditions featured the work of American pin-up artist George Petty. Models having appeared on the calendar include Raquel Welch and Brooke Burke.
Gallery
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A 10" pipe wrench manufactured by Ridgid. -
A 6-in-1 screwdriver manufactured by Western Forge for Ridgid. -
A number of Ridgid tubing cutters. -
A Ridgid tubing bender.
References
edit- ^ a b Snyder, Kate (2011-08-28). "Made in Ohio: Tool maker's products seemingly everywhere". The News-Herald. Archived from the original on 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ^ a b Allyn, Scot (2010-06-06). "Ridge Tool goes global, enters new markets offering technology-based tools". The Morning Journal. Archived from the original on 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ^ "Ridge Tool Company". Alloy Artifacts. Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ^ Baylor, Chris. "Ridgid Tools". About.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ^ "Ridgid Calendar". Archived from the original on 8 September 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
External links
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- Official website
- “Little Known Facts About a Well-Known Product: Ridgid” (1945) Historic film sponsored by the Ridge Tool Company and produced by Cinécraft Productions, Inc.