Company Overview
Riverdale Mills is a leading American manufacturer of premium welded wire mesh solutions for the marine, security, construction, agriculture, and aquaculture industries. We are renowned worldwide for our Galvanized after Welding (GAW) and PVC-coated products, and for revolutionizing the lobster fishing industry with our invention of Aquamesh®, the first welded wire mesh specifically designed for marine traps.
From our modern Massachusetts campus, Riverdale serves customers across North America and globally through trusted partners, combining materials expertise, engineering insight, and superior customer service to ensure reliable results.
The Leading Manufacturer of Premium Welded Wire Mesh
Welcome to Riverdale Mills. Over the past 45 years, we’ve transformed from a startup business into a global brand, experiencing exponential growth. We now manufacture over 3,500 configurations of welded wire mesh. Our diverse product line features industry standard solutions including Aquamesh®, WireWall®, a high security fencing mesh, Geomesh™ for construction and land management, Crab and Crawfish welded mesh for shellfish harvesting, Perma-Netting® saltwater netting mesh, and Soft-Step™ poultry flooring.
With 400,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing space in Massachusetts and a team of more than 150 employees dedicated to quality and innovation, Riverdale delivers unmatched capacity and expertise. Nearly 40% of our production is exported to international markets, and our portfolio includes over 3,500 welded wire mesh configurations designed to meet the needs of diverse industries and applications.
The Industry Standard
With a reputation for superior customer service, reliability, and innovation, over 60% of all lobster traps in North America are now built with Aquamesh. Our WireWall protects critical infrastructure including airports, data centers, detention centers, hospitals, rail systems, and universities. Additionally, 40% of Riverdale’s products are exported to customers around the world.
Leadership and Sustainability
Our global leadership is driven by cutting-edge research, innovative engineering, and a commitment to delivering premium products, effective solutions, and exceptional customer service. We believe in sustainability, with nearly 100% of steel byproducts and scrap metal captured and recycled through our robust environmental practices.
Our CEO, Jim Knott, Jr., has over 45 years of experience in financial, technical, and operational roles at Riverdale, where he has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and evolution.
Riverdale Mills is a proud member of the following industry and trade organizations:
