RIDGID

RIDGID is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emerson Electric, headquartered in Elyria, Ohio. Founded in 1923 as the Ridge Tool Company, the brand is best known for its pipe-work hand tools but has expanded into power tools and shop vacuums for professional and serious DIY users. The RIDGID brand operates across multiple manufacturing relationships. Wet/dry vacuums are produced by Emerson Electric under the RIDGID brand. Power tools marketed under the RIDGID name are largely manufactured by Techtronic Industries (TTI). Hand tools remain produced by Ridge Tool Company directly. The brand's NXT series wet/dry vacuums represent its current flagship vacuum line, designed for professional and heavy-duty home-garage use.