Industry and Small Business
Ridgetown has a thriving manufacturing industry, mainly serving the automotive market, which employ many local and area people. Thyssen-Krupp, KSR International, Waltron Trailers, Trak Tool Machines, and Challenger Pallet are the larger plants.
Hundreds of smaller service businesses thrive in the area, including many long-established and unique stores in the downtown area.
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