Once-in-a-lifetime trip lets trade professionals go behind the scenes at RIDGID 

RIDGID®, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, recently  welcomed a dynamic group of plumbing and mechanical professionals to its headquarters in Elyria, Ohio, for  their annual RIDGID Experience. Now in its eighth year, this VIP event delivered three packed days with  behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on tool demos and chances to swap stories with fellow experts from across the U.S. and Canada. 

“This year’s event truly surpassed expectations! We were thrilled to create unforgettable moments for  attendees and be able to say ‘thank you’ for their hard work and dedication to the industry,” said Maddie  Suvak, engagement marketing manager, RIDGID for Emerson. “Meeting the people who rely on our tools  every day is a truly meaningful experience for our entire team.”  

Shay Lorette from California (@shaytheplumber) said this about the trip, “Thank you for the experience! You  guys rocked it!” Antonio Ybarra of Arizona (@the_bearded_plumber_602) said, “Love it!!! Had an amazing  time. Met some great people, once again, thank you very much.” 

RIDGID pulled back the curtain to give pros the ultimate inside look. Each participant assembled their own  personalized RIDGID pipe wrench and got an exclusive sneak peek at the latest tools in development,  offering feedback and insights directly to the RIDGID team. New this year, each participant created an  apprentice kit, complete with essential starter tools, to send to an apprentice of their choice, helping equip and  inspire the next generation of tradespeople. Attendees also connected with participants of Greenlee® Experience, a similar event hosted by another Emerson professional tools brand. The two concurrent events  created a full-scale celebration of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades. 

Emerson’s professional tools business, which includes RIDGID, as well as the Greenlee® and Klauke® brands, provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the  mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades globally. Visit emerson.com/professionaltools for more  information.

About RIDGID 

For more than 100 years, RIDGID has been delivering plumbing, mechanical and HVAC tools designed to  help trade professionals install and maintain the world’s infrastructure with more ease and efficiency.  Inventing the modern-day pipe wrench in 1923, RIDGID today has more than 100 patents and 300 products  that are trusted by professionals in over 140 countries. Headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, RIDGID is a part of the  Emerson professional tools portfolio that also includes Greenlee® and Klauke®. Learn more, visit  RIDGID.com. 

About Emerson 

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global technology and software company providing innovative solutions for the  world’s essential industries. Through its leading automation portfolio, including its majority stake in  AspenTech, Emerson helps hybrid, process and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect  personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. For more information, visit Emerson.com. 

RIDGID®, Greenlee® and Klauke® are trademarks of Emerson or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks belong  to their respective holders.