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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|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|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> |
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Ridgid has produced a [[pinup|pinup calendar]] from 1935 until 2016.<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]] from 1935 until 2016.<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><ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.arrowheadclinic.com/ |title= Arrowhead Clinic }} Saturday, June 27, 2020 </ref> |
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| Company type | Subsidiary of Emerson Electric |
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| Founded | 1923 North Ridgeville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Headquarters | , |
| 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 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.[6][7]
Gallery
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A 10" pipe wrench manufactured by Ridgid. -
A 6-in-1 screwdriver manufactured by Western Forge for Ridgid. -
A number of Ridgid tubing cutters. -
A Ridgid tubing bender.
References
- ^ a b Snyder, Kate (2011-08-28). "Made in Ohio: Tool maker's products seemingly everywhere". The News-Herald. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Arrowhead Clinic". Saturday, June 27, 2020
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