ELYRIA, OHIO – June 20, 2023 – RIDGID®, part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, expands the capabilities of its RP 241 Compact Press Tool with the addition of RLS® Press Jaws for HVACR applications. Designed to press ¼-inch to 1 3/8-inch copper, the Jaws when paired with the RP 241 improve productivity by cutting installation time up to 60 percent compared to traditional connection methods.

Elyria, Ohio – June 19, 2023 – RIDGID®, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, hosted its third annual “We Love STEM Day” in June for local students in grades three through eight. The event is designed to expose young learners to the real-world roles science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) play in their everyday lives and potential future careers.

ELYRIA, OHIO – June 2, 2023 – RIDGID®, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with RIDGID Wrenched 100 IPA, a limited-edition anniversary beer. The brew, created in collaboration with Unplugged Brewing Company, pays tribute to the expert tradespeople who work hard and know how to unplug.

Whether you’re looking for robustness, capacity, portability or versatility, we offer a wide selection of roll grooving equipment, both mechanically and hydraulically operated for applications up to 24”.

When you have a long day of pressing ahead of you, make sure to reach for a RIDGID Press Tool; they are comfortable from the first press to the last one.

The history of threading at RIDGID starts in 1948 and it nicely evolved over the years. Let’s have a walk down memory lane to discover together all the details.

All RIDGID plumbing tools are known as industry-leading products that allow professionals to complete their jobs faster and more efficiently. So what should the ultimate RIDGID plumbing toolkit include?

The Ridge Tool Company opened for business in 1923 with the production of its first tool: the Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe wrench. Today, 100 years later, the RIDGID Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe wrench is an icon that can be found in millions of toolboxes throughout the world.

Over the past century, it has been our mission to develop, manufacture and deliver the best-in-class tools for you, all experts on the field. Join us in celebrating the past 100 years with a walk down memory lane – and get ready for what’s next!

The RP 351 is Ridgid’s first in-line standard series press tool, while the RP350 is the pistol-grip model.