The new production area incorporates flexible robotic systems, new milling machines, and high-capacity part fixtures. Each machine has the capability to run all pressing parts, instead of just select components, for increased efficiency, a press release from Ridgid said. These new machines, combined with new in-house capabilities, will reduce lead time by 30 days and double the annual production capacity of jaw sets, the company said.

“This investment in new equipment and an improved workflow means we can quickly produce a press jaw set made in America that keeps us competitive in the marketplace,” said John Ruese, vice president of product strategy and development at Ridgid. “What makes this manufacturing space special is how it brings together the best of both worlds. We've incorporated state-of-the-art machinery, while maintaining our commitment to quality through hands-on assembly and inspection by our skilled team members. This balance ensures we continue delivering the exceptional quality that Ridgid is known for around the world.”

This is the latest Ridgid investment into a 27-acre campus that includes the company’s world headquarters, a 463,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, a technology lab, a customer training center, and an authorized service center.

Ridgid celebrated 25 years as the industry leader in pressing in 2024 and markets the only press jaws manufactured in the United States. The brand first introduced press technology to North America in 1999 and has continued to help professional tradespeople utilize the platform to drive jobsite efficiencies. Its most recent pressing innovation was introduced last fall, the RP 251 compact press tool.