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.
“It was exciting to see the curiosity and interest students had in learning about how STEM integrates into what
we do in manufacturing,” said Rose Hitchens, event chair and chapter lead, RIDGID Women’s Impact
Network for Emerson. “We were inspired by the creativity each student brought to the day’s activities and look
forward to the mark they will leave on the world.”
Students participated in a variety of hands-on activities, including making balloon cars, robotic hands,
pinwheels, water filtration systems and solar-powered cars. Each activity allowed students to learn about the
importance of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, renewable energy and natural resources in
manufacturing.
RIDGID is a proud supporter of local programs and education-based initiatives throughout Lorain County,
including the Elyria school makerspaces that reinforce STEM learning. The company also partners with
current and future trade professionals and regularly invests and donates products. For years, its leaders have
served on industry boards to help strengthen the 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.
RIDGID®, Greenlee® and Klauke® are trademarks of Emerson or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks belong
to their respective holders.
RIDGID
For 100 years, RIDGID has been providing certainty and efficiency to the professional trades by delivering
innovative plumbing, mechanical and HVAC tools. Inventing the modern pipe wrench in 1923, RIDGID today
has more than 100 patents and 300 products that continue to deliver purpose-built tools to help the skilled
trades work with more ease and efficiency. They are part of the Emerson professional tools portfolio that also
includes Greenlee® and Klauke®. Learn more, visit RIDGID.com/100.
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