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.