Not to be confused with Rigid.

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.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b Snyder, Kate (28 August 2011). "Made in Ohio: Tool maker's products seemingly everywhere". The News-Herald. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  2. ^ a b Allyn, Scot (6 June 2010). "Ridge Tool goes global, enters new markets offering technology-based tools". The Morning Journal. Archived from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Ridge Tool Company". Alloy Artifacts. Archived from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  4. ^ Baylor, Chris. "Ridgid Tools". About.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Ridgid Calendar". ridgid.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Pinups & PVC Pipes: The voluptuous bathing beauties of the Ridgid Tool Company Calendar". DangerousMinds. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridgid
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