Ridgid
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File:RIDGID logo.png | |
Subsidiary of Emerson Electric | |
Founded | 1923 in North Ridgeville, Ohio |
Headquarters | Elyria, Ohio, United States |
Products | Hand tools |
Owner | Emerson Electric |
Website | www.ridgid.com |
The Ridge Tool Company is an American manufacturing company that makes and distributes hand 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]
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 has produced a pinup calendar since 1935.[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.[6]
Gallery
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A 10" pipe wrench manufactured by Ridgid.
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Ridgid 6-in-1 screwdriver.jpg
A 6-in-1 screwdriver manufactured by Western Forge for Ridgid.
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Ridgid tubing cutters.jpg
A number of Ridgid tubing cutters.
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Ridgid tubing bender.jpg
A Ridgid tubing bender.
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