Exhibitor

Richards Homewares was started in 1939 in Los Angeles, California by Myron Freelander under the name of Richards Plastic Company. In the late 40's his son Bernard joined the business developing consumer products from the same vinyl, selling to the notions department of department stores. Richards was the first manufacturer to go off-shore for sourcing, and in the early 70's grew to become a nationwide supplier to the notions industry. In 1976, Bernard's son Robert joined the business. In the early 80's Robert began to push the company into a wider range of product lines. At the same time leading the industry with unique products and features. In 1989, after 50 years, the name of the company was changed to Richards Homewares, Inc., which better described the nature of the business as it had evolved. In 1994, the company re-located to Portland, Oregon. Today, Richards continues to develop products for home storage, closet organization and now the bath area.