[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.

[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.