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{{Short description|Tool manufacturer}}
[[image:RIDGID logo.png|right|frame|RIDGID's logo with its current slogan.]]'''RIDGID''' is a leading brand of professional tools. A subsidiary of St. Louis-based [[Emerson]], RIDGID provides tools primarily to the [[plumbing]] and [[HVAC]] trades, though many products in the line appeal to a much wider range of professionals.
{{distinguish|rigidity (disambiguation){{!}}Rigid}}


{{Infobox company
RIDGID began offering one product; the heavy duty pipe wrench. The performance and durability of the tool surpassed any of its time and is still considered the premier product in that category. While certainly a flagship, the pipe wrench is now in a line of more than 4,000 professional-grade tools. Over the last decade, RIDGID has introduced more tools that emphasize technology and relevant innovation. Examples of these products include Pressing Technology, Utility Locators and Visual Inspection Cameras.
| name = The Ridge Tool Company
| logo = Ridgid logo.svg
| type = Subsidiary of [[Emerson Electric]]
| foundation = {{start date and age|1923}}<br>[[North Ridgeville, Ohio|North Ridgeville]], [[Ohio]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| location_city = [[Elyria, Ohio]]
| location_country = [[United States]]
| products = Tools
| owner = [[Emerson Electric]]
| homepage = [http://www.ridgid.com/ www.ridgid.com]
}}


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]].<ref name="ohio">{{cite web|last=Snyder|first=Kate|work=[[The News-Herald (Ohio)|The News-Herald]]|title=Made in Ohio: Tool maker's products seemingly everywhere|url=http://www.morningjournal.com/general-news/20110828/made-in-ohio-elyrias-ridgid-tools-used-far-and-wide-with-videos|date=2011-08-28|access-date=2014-02-19|archive-date=2014-02-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225054924/http://www.morningjournal.com/general-news/20110828/made-in-ohio-elyrias-ridgid-tools-used-far-and-wide-with-videos|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1943, it relocated to its current location in [[Elyria, Ohio]], and in 1966, it became a wholly owned subsidiary of [[Emerson Electric]].<ref name="global">{{cite web|last=Allyn|first=Scot|work=[[The Morning Journal]]|title=Ridge Tool goes global, enters new markets offering technology-based tools|url=http://www.morningjournal.com/general-news/20100606/videos-ridge-tool-goes-global-enters-new-markets-offering-technology-based-tools|date=2010-06-06|access-date=2014-02-19|archive-date=2024-09-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908015158/https://gum.criteo.com/syncframe?origin=publishertagids&topUrl=www.morningjournal.com&gdpr=0&gdpr_consent=&gpp=DBACOe~CQEoRoAQEoRoAEXkIAENBFEgAAAAAEPgACiQAAALzgGAAZAA4ACAAGgARAAmABoAEIAI4AgABBwF5gAA~BQEoRoAQEoRoAEXkIAENBFCAAAAAAIfAAAAAAvOAYABkADgAIAAaABEACYAGgAQgAjgCAAEHAXmA~1YN-&gpp_sid=6|url-status=live}}</ref>
RIDGID was founded in 1923 (though there is a viable argument for 1922) as an Elyria, Ohio-based corporation. Emerson purchased the company in 1966. RIDGID today records sales in more than 130 countries through approximately 20,000 outlets.


Ridgid tools are targeted at the [[plumbing]], [[Pipefitter|pipe fitting]], [[construction]], and [[HVAC]] trades. The brand is best known for its distinctive red [[pipe wrench]]es,<ref name="global"/><ref>{{cite web|work=Alloy Artifacts|title=Ridge Tool Company|url=http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/other-makers-p3.html#ridge|access-date=2014-02-19|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109060316/http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/other-makers-p3.html#ridge}}</ref> but the company manufactures over 300 different types of tools.<ref name="ohio"/> The company also sells power tools, largely made by [[Techtronic Industries|TTI]], and wet/dry vacs, made by parent company Emerson.<ref>{{cite web|last=Baylor|first=Chris|work=[[About.com]]|title=Ridgid Tools|url=http://woodworking.about.com/od/manufacturers/p/RidgidTools.htm|access-date=2014-02-19|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-02-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225012952/http://woodworking.about.com/od/manufacturers/p/RidgidTools.htm}}</ref>
RIDGID primarily serves in the Industrial and Contractor segments. The men and women that use RIDGID tools are tasked with building, maintaining, and repairing the world's complex infrastructure. Through their efforts, helped by their quality tools, these people are strengthening the reputation of a proud industry.


Ridgid produced a [[pinup|pinup calendar]] from 1935 until 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ridgid Calendar|url=https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/ridgid-calendar|access-date=5 January 2014|archive-date=8 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908015150/https://www.ridgid.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> Early renditions featured the work of American pin-up artist [[George Petty]]. Models having appeared on the calendar include [[Raquel Welch]] and [[Brooke Burke]].
==Specialties==
* automatic-chuck pipe threading machines.
* RIDGID ''SeeSnake'' video sewer and drain inspection systems.
* RIDGID ''SeekTech'' utilities locators
* RIDGID "micro" visual inspection cameras


== Gallery ==


<gallery>
==Hand Tools==
Image:Ridgid 10" pipe wrench.jpg|A 10" [[pipe wrench]] manufactured by Ridgid.
* [[pipe wrench]]es, including premium lightweight [[aluminum]] models and RIDGID ''RapidGrip'' spring-loaded self-adjusting pipe wrenches
Image:Ridgid 6-in-1 screwdriver.jpg|A 6-in-1 [[screwdriver]] manufactured by [[Western Forge]] for Ridgid.
* manual pipe threaders
* manual tubing cutters
Image:Ridgid tubing cutters.jpg|A number of Ridgid [[tubing cutter]]s.
Image:Ridgid tubing bender.jpg|A Ridgid tubing bender.
* manual drum [[Plumber's snake|augers]] ("hand spinners")
</gallery>
* basin wrenches and other plumbing speciality tools
* broad range of hand tools


==Power Tools==
== References ==
* pipe threaders
* drum augers and other powered drain snakes
* utility pumps
* wet/dry vacuum cleaners
* common power tools (saws, drills, etc.)
* air compressors and air tools


==Advertising Slogans==
RIDGID primarily advertises through trade publications. However, products are often highlighted on television and through mainstream print.


* "We Build Reputations" (Overall Brand Tagline)
* "See It. Find It. Solve It." (Visual Inspection Tagline)
* "I love a RIDGID tool" (obviously a [[double entendre]], a bumper sticker seen on plumbing company trucks during the late 1990s)
* The Ridgid Tool Calendar featuring women in alluring poses is notable. The calendars have been produced since 1935. The calendars are typically two year. The famed artist [[George Petty]] produced many of the illustrations in the 1950's.<ref>[http://www.animationarchive.org/2006/05/media-george-pettys-ridgid-tools.html ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archive: Media: George Petty's Ridgid Tools Calendars<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

==Trivia==
* The mascot for the [[University of Waterloo]]'s Faculty of Engineering is a 60" (1.5 m) pipe wrench called The TOOL, formerly the RIDGID Tool, as it was donated by the Ridgid Tool Company in 1968.


== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|RIDGID}}
* [http://www.ridgid.com RIDGID's website] (includes product demonstration videos community)
* {{Official website|http://www.ridgid.com/}}
* [http://www.ridgidforum.com RIDGID's Forum] (plumbing, construction, woodworking discussion)
* [https://digital.hagley.org/FILM_2018201_FC22 “Little Known Facts About a Well-Known Product: Ridgid” (1945)] Historic film sponsored by the Ridge Tool Company and produced by [[Cinécraft Productions, Inc.]]

{{Emerson Electric}}
{{Tool manufacturers}}
{{Power tool manufacturers}}


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[[Category:Tool manufacturing companies of the United States]]
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[[Category:Power tool manufacturers]]
[[Category:Plumbing materials companies]]
[[Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1923]]
[[Category:1923 establishments in Ohio]]
[[Category:Manufacturing companies based in Ohio]]
[[Category:Elyria, Ohio]]

Latest revision as of 01:52, 8 September 2024

Not to be confused with Rigid.
The Ridge Tool Company
Company typeSubsidiary of Emerson Electric
Founded1923; 101 years ago (1923)
North Ridgeville, Ohio, U.S.
Headquarters
Elyria, Ohio
,
United States
ProductsTools
OwnerEmerson Electric
Websitewww.ridgid.com

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]

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.

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  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". Archived from the original on 8 September 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
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