Ridgid

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]

Not to be confused with Rigid.
The Ridge Tool Company
TypeSubsidiary of Emerson Electric
Founded1923 (1923)
North Ridgeville, Ohio, U.S.
Headquarters
Elyria, Ohio
,
United States
ProductsTools
OwnerEmerson Electric
Websitewww.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.

References
  1. Snyder, Kate (2011-08-28). "Made in Ohio: Tool maker's products seemingly everywhere". The News-Herald. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  2. Allyn, Scot (2010-06-06). "Ridge Tool goes global, enters new markets offering technology-based tools". The Morning Journal. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  3. "Ridge Tool Company". Alloy Artifacts. Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  4. Baylor, Chris. "Ridgid Tools". About.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  5. "Ridgid Calendar". Retrieved 5 January 2014.
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