Riverdale Mills

05/20/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Riverdale Mills will be closed Monday, May 25, and will resume normal business operations Tuesday, May 26.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country. Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend with family and friends.

05/08/2026

Thrilled to partner with Blue Lobster Fishing at Skipper Scotland. Hailing from Johnshaven, Scotland, Ewen, Claire, Hamish, and Fergus Adam make the finest traps with Riverdale’s Aquamesh® -- the strength behind every good catch.

05/06/2026

Riverdale Mills is excited to exhibit at Skipper Scotland, May 7–9! Come visit us at Booth and learn more about Aquamesh® -- the strength behind every good catch.

See you there!

05/05/2026

Rising tariffs, fuel costs, and global logistics challenges are reshaping the economics of Maine’s lobster industry.



Jim Knott Jr., CEO of Riverdale Mills, explains that steel costs, driven by tariffs as high as 50% and sustained supply chain pressures, are now structurally higher than in years past.



“Logistics is now a much larger part of production than it was five years ago,” said Knott.

For fishermen and trap builders alike, it’s become the new normal. A stark reminder of how global policy and supply chains directly impact local industries.

https://www.mlcalliance.org/post/tariffs-fuel-costs-hike-trap-prices-again

03/12/2026

MIT News article: A streamlined way to make steel could reduce America’s reliance on imports

Innovation in steelmaking could reshape American manufacturing.

For manufacturers like Riverdale Mills Corporation, which purchases thousands of tons of steel annually to produce welded wire mesh for critical industries, sourcing domestic steel remains challenging.

That’s why we’re encouraged by the work of Laureen Meroueh, MIT alum and founder of Hertha Metals, whose team has developed a single-step steelmaking process using an electric arc furnace powered by natural gas and electricity. This process can reduce energy use by ~30%, lower costs by ~25%, reduce emissions, and expand U.S. steel production.

Innovations like this could help the U.S. produce more of the steel that supports our infrastructure and manufacturing economy.

Congratulations to Laureen Meroueh and the Hertha Metals team.
https://news.mit.edu/2026/new-way-make-steel-could-reduce-americas-reliance-imports-0213

03/09/2026

Congratulations to Riverdale Mills CFO Deb Krikorian.

We’re proud to share that Deb Krikorian has been named a recipient of the 2026 STEP Ahead Award, presented by the and the National Association of Manufacturers.

This national honor recognizes outstanding leadership in manufacturing. Deb’s financial expertise and steady leadership helped guide Riverdale through major economic challenges while strengthening partnerships and supporting long-term sustainability.

02/26/2026

We’ve added a pop of color to the factory floor this month!
Strong. Reliable. Built to Stand Out. Built to Last.

02/18/2026

Wishing you strength, good fortune, and steady progress in the Year of the Horse.

From all of us at Riverdale: May this new year bring clarity, resilience, and forward momentum.

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

Amazing start to FENCETECH 2026! Visit Booth B33055 to understand why customers have trusted us as a fencing partner and welded wire mesh manufacturer for over 45 years.

https://www.americanfenceassociation.com/fencetech/

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