Ridgid
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| Subsidiary of Emerson Electric | |
| Founded |
1923 North Ridgeville, Ohio, U.S. |
| 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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A 6-in-1 screwdriver manufactured by Western Forge for Ridgid.
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A number of Ridgid tubing cutters.
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A Ridgid tubing bender.
References
- 1 2 Snyder, Kate (2011-08-28). "Made in Ohio: Tool maker's products seemingly everywhere". The News-Herald. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- 1 2 Allyn, Scot (2010-06-06). "Ridge Tool goes global, enters new markets offering technology-based tools". The Morning Journal. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ↑ "Ridge Tool Company". Alloy Artifacts. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ↑ Baylor, Chris. "Ridgid Tools". About.com. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ↑ "Ridgid Calendar". Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ↑ "Ridgid Calendar: Images from the world famous Ridgid Calendar". Pinterest. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
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