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StuffMadeinMA.com • 2 0 1 9 • S T U F F 45 S P O N S O R E D P R O F I L E S Riverdale Mills Corporation Riverdale Mills is an American manufacturer and distributor of premium quality, welded wire mesh fabrics for the marine, security, construction, agriculture and horticulture industries. Forty-five percent of our products are exported to customers worldwide. AT A GLANCE P R O D U C T S : Riverdale Mills is committed to innovative and precise manufacturing, superior products and customer service, and to preserving the integrity of the environment. M A R K E T / C U S T O M E R S : Marine: Aquamesh® is used to build over 70% 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, 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 and 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. C A R E E R / J O B O P P O RT U N I T I E S : Riverdale Mills is committed to providing and keeping jobs in MA. 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. C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S : We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive 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. I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M S : Summer internship programs are offered to undergraduate students from local technical schools and colleges. www.riverdale.com Address: 130 Riverdale Street, Northbridge, MA, 01534 P: 800-762-6374 Full-time employees: 150 Year founded: 1980 "I started working at Riverdale Mills in 1985 as a Splice Operator on the Coating Line. From the beginning, I wanted to learn more about manufacturing and the operations of the company. When I became Welder Operator in 1987, business was booming. Riverdale purchased eight new welding machines to meet customer demand and I was assigned a lead production position in the welding department. I now serve as a shift supervisor, overseeing 30 employees and directing off-shift supervisors. Through hard work and dedication, I have turned a job into a career." Position: Shift Supervisor Age: 52 Hometown: Uxbridge, MA School: Blackstone Valley Tech Years at Company: 24 Ron Ellis "Riverdale Mills has grown tremendously since I started working here in 2012. As Marketing Manager, I am responsible for increasing brand visibility, market share and global demand for the company's innovative wire mesh products. Attention to detail, creativity and a penchant for travel is what is required to succeed and what I love most about my job. It has been an amazing and rewarding experience to see the company almost double in size and revenue over the past seven years." Position: Marketing Manager Age: 38 Hometown: Portsmouth, RI School: Quinnipiac University Years at Company: 7 Christie Albone Top Executives: CEO James M. Knott, Jr. CFO Deb A. Krikorian Director of Operations Charles Cassano W I N N E R 2 0 1 9