from raw material through finished product.

Our company was born from decades of hands-on experience manufacturing best-in-class retail lawn, garden, and seasonal products.

We care about every product we produce and take pride in delivering exceptional results, and we are committed to bringing low-cost, high-quality manufacturing back to North America, offering our customers reliable, dependable, and precision-driven services.

For us, it’s not just about making parts.

It’s about making a difference in how manufacturing works, and doing it with integrity, consistency, and care.

70+ Years of Innovation & Expansion

1956

Founded in Richmond, CA as Lewis Lifetime Tools

1979

Expanded into national distribution through Ace Hardware Corporation

1994

Expanded into national mass market channel with The Home Depot

2012

Launched Yard Butler brand as mission-oriented consumer brand

2015

Launched online direct to consumer channel with Amazon

2023

Formally expanded into contract manufacturing as Richmond Engineering and Manufacturing

Our Facility

Our Mission

We deliver reliable, high-quality metal fabrication and assembly to OEMs and other design-centric brands by offering nearshore manufacturing.

We’ve strategically positioned ourselves just one mile across the border in Tijuana, Mexico, so that we can provide cost-effective, always-on-time manufacturing for our partners and specialize in production-quality metal fabrication of steel tubes and components, offering services such as bending, forming, powder coating, and assembly.

A Message From Our CEO

Our primary mission is to employ our passion and experience to design products that make it easier and more satisfying for you to fulfill your gardening dreams.

Dan Wright, President

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We want to hear from you!

From designers, to project managers, to owners, we love working with people as their vision takes shape.

If you’re looking for a manufacturing partner who
is invested in your success, please reach out.

No question is too small and no idea is too big.