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{{Short description|Tool manufacturer}}
{{confused|rigid}}
{{distinguish|rigidity (disambiguation){{!}}Rigid}}


{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = The Ridge Tool Company
| name = The Ridge Tool Company
| logo = RIDGID logo.png
| logo = Ridgid logo.svg
| type = Subsidiary of [[Emerson Electric]]
| type = Subsidiary of [[Emerson Electric]]
| foundation = {{start date and age|1923}}<br>[[North Ridgeville, Ohio|North Ridgeville]], [[Ohio]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| foundation = {{start date and age|1923}}<br>[[North Ridgeville, Ohio|North Ridgeville]], [[Ohio]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| location_city = [[Elyria, Ohio]]
| location_city = [[Elyria, Ohio]]
| location_country = [[United States]]
| location_country = [[United States]]
| products = Hand tools
| products = Tools
| owner = [[Emerson Electric]]
| owner = [[Emerson Electric]]
| homepage = [http://www.ridgid.com/ www.ridgid.com]
| homepage = [http://www.ridgid.com/ www.ridgid.com]
}}
}}


The '''Ridge Tool Company''' is an [[United States|American]] manufacturing company that makes and distributes [[hand tool]]s 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|accessdate=2014-02-19}}</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|accessdate=2014-02-19}}</ref>
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 tools are targeted at the [[plumbing]], [[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|accessdate=2014-02-19}}</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|accessdate=2014-02-19}}</ref>
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 has produced a [[pinup|pinup calendar]] since 1935.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ridgid Calendar|url=https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/ridgid-calendar|accessdate=5 January 2014}}</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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ridgid Calendar: Images from the world famous Ridgid Calendar|url=http://www.pinterest.com/ridgidusa/ridgid-calendar/|publisher=Pinterest|accessdate=5 January 2014}}</ref>
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]].


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|RIDGID}}
{{Commonscat}}
* {{Official website|http://www.ridgid.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.ridgid.com/}}
* [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}}
{{Emerson Electric}}
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[[Category:Power tool manufacturers]]
[[Category:Power tool manufacturers]]
[[Category:Plumbing materials companies]]
[[Category:Plumbing materials companies]]
[[Category:Companies based in Ohio]]
[[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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