WHO WE ARE

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.

OUR LEADERSHIP

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.

2025

Worcester Business Journal Manufacturing Champion Recipient

2019

Massachusetts Manufacturer of the Year Recipient

2019

National Association of Manufacturers Award Recipient

OUR STORY

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.
20+

Industry Experience

100+

Cooperation Country

1000000+

Order

150+

Staff

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.

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