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| type = Subsidiary of [[Emerson Electric]]
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| foundation = 1923 in [[North Ridgeville, Ohio]]
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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 [[Elyria, 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>
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>


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">{{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><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]], [[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 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 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>

Revision as of 02:45, 1 October 2015

Not to be confused with rigid.
The Ridge Tool Company
Company typeSubsidiary of Emerson Electric
Founded1923 in North Ridgeville, Ohio
Headquarters
Elyria, Ohio
,
United States
ProductsHand tools
OwnerEmerson Electric
Websitewww.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]

References

  1. ^ a b Snyder, Kate (2011-08-28). "Made in Ohio: Tool maker's products seemingly everywhere". The News-Herald. 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. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  3. ^ "Ridge Tool Company". Alloy Artifacts. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  4. ^ Baylor, Chris. "Ridgid Tools". About.com. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  5. ^ "Ridgid Calendar". Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Ridgid Calendar: Images from the world famous Ridgid Calendar". Pinterest. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
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