While Techtronic Industries holds the rights under licensing to produce and develop Ridgid Tools, they have no ownership stake in the company. Instead, Emerson Electric owns Ridgid Tools, which they bought in 1966.

Ridgid is a well-known brand that’s a perfect example of why understanding who makes your favorite tools can be tricky. Many people assume Ridgid is a house brand of The Home Depot. While Ridgid is sold at The Home Depot, it’s owned by Emerson Electric, who bought it in 1966.

The Ridgid Power Tool Company was founded in 1923 in Northridge, Ohio, although it later moved to Elyria, Ohio. In 1966, The Ridgid Power Tool Company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerson Electric. The manufacturing plant remains in Ohio, and Ridgid power tools are made in America.

Ridgid was initially founded in North Ridgeville, Ohio, in 1923, making the company nearly 100 years old. In 1966, Ridgid was purchased by Emerson Electric. Today, Ridgid is still owned by Emerson, though they’re not responsible for all the tools in the Ridgid lineup.