RIDGID and Viega have enjoyed a long-standing relationship in the press fitting and tool spaces. Viega debuted new fittings in its MegaPress XL line at the 2018 AHR Expo in Chicago this January; meanwhile, RIDGID displayed its new Press Booster for black steel pipe that works in conjunction with its RP 340 press tool.
Plumbing & Mechanical caught up with RIDGID Vice President and General Manager of Global Press Connection John Ruese and Viega Vice President of Market Innovations Christian Geisthoff, who spoke on a variety of subjects, including how the companies jointly develop products, their product and tool training, and what the future holds for the relationship.