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S P O N S O R E D P RO F I L E S 50 S T U F F • 2 0 1 8 • StuffMadeinMA.com www.riverdale.com Location: Northbridge, MA Top Executives: CEO James M. Knott, Jr. CFO Deb A. Krikorian Full-time employees: 185 Year founded: 1980 Riverdale Mills Corporation Riverdale Mills manufactures premium quality galvanized and PVC coated welded wire mesh for customers in the marine, security, agriculture and construction industries; 45 percent of our products are distributed globally. Riverdale Mills is committed to innovative and precise manufacturing, sustainable products and superior customer service and satisfaction. We are also committed to environmental responsibility and to ensuring our manufacturing processes never impede the integrity of the environment. Riverdale Mills manufactures 3,500 configurations of galvanized welded wire. Marine: Aquamesh® is used to build over 70 percent of lobster and crab traps, oyster cages and fish pens in North America. Security: WireWall® is a virtually impenetrable, high security fencing material that protects and secures embassies and universities, airports, utilities, military bases and transit systems around the world. Agriculture: Soft-Step™ provides more sanitary floors in poultry breeding houses. Horticulture: ScrOGmesh® and BenchMesh are used to support the growth and display of plants in commercial or retail greenhouses, nurseries and private farms. Construction: Geomesh™ is used by construction management consultants & engineers and landscape architects for land management, earth retention and soil stabilization. Riverdale also manufactures steel, stainless steel and copper wire mesh. Riverdale Mills is committed to providing and keeping jobs in Massachusetts. Our dedicated employees, both full and part-time, are the reason for our success. We employ quality technicians and trade specialists, operations personnel, engineers and sales professionals. We offer opportunities for career advancement, competitive compensation, and a competitive benefits package, including health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending, 401(k) Savings and Retirement plans, paid vacation and holidays and tuition reimbursement. We also provide ongoing training, skill-based education and a safe work environment. Riverdale offers a summer internship program to undergraduate students from local technical universities and colleges. "In 2013, I was hired as a Shear Operator, cutting panels to meet our customers' exact requirements. I have since received hands-on experience working as a Forklift and Machine Operator and a Production Leader. I am now a Production Supervisor, overseeing 25 employees in the Drawing, Welding, Galvanizing, Coating and Shear departments. Working at Riverdale Mills has given me tremendous manufacturing experience and I have gained great knowledge about the wire industry." Position: 2nd Shift Production Supervisor Age: 33 Hometown: Uxbridge, MA School: Uxbridge High School Years at Company: 5 Steve Robert P R O D U C T S M A R K E T S / C U S T O M E R S C A R E E R / J O B O P P O RT U N I T I E S I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S AT A G L A N C E "I started at Riverdale Mills in 2016. I work with marketing to create ads for 20+ domestic and international publications, and have redesigned tradeshow materials, including banners, sell sheets and product guides to develop a cohesive brand. I also collaborate with sales and engineering to make production drawings that ensure items are built using the correct specifications. I am thankful for the relationships I have built while working here." Position: Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator Age: 25 Hometown: Franklin, MA Schools: St. Mark's School, Stonehill College Years at Company: 2 Jordan Harris