For upwards of 50 years, Alfred Richard produced a wide variety of quality tools. He decided to sell his corporation after 50 years to the Panfili and Gregoire families. Dedicated to continuing the family-run business, the families moved the A. Richard Tool Company in 1942 to Berthierville.



A third-generation collection of the Panfili and Gregoire families took control in 1997 from the elder generations. A. Richard preserved more than eighty-five percent of the Canadian hand tool sector and joined Hyde Tools, Inc. in 2003.

A. RICHARD Expands

By 2006, A. Richard took over a roller and paintbrush distributor and manufacturer called Roultech. The development and marketing experience of A. Richard blended well with the expertise offered by Roultech to cultivate a winning strategy for the applicator market.
In 2006, A. Richard expanded by taking over a roller and paint brush vendor and distributor called Roultech. This was a beneficial venture as both companies delivered expertise in production and marketing to secure the paint application market. The flourishing business makes more than 1200 pieces that are for sale in fourteen countries around the globe.

COMMITTED TO OUR MISSION

Staying focused on offering superb customer care via high-quality products and skills helps the corporation stay successful. Every product has got to meet a variety of quality control measures and demanding standards.

A. Richard is dedicated to developing environmentally friendly tools which are heavy duty and comfortable to use. The corporation undergoes the most stringent quality standards to deliver the most beneficial products on the market.

A. RICHARD QUALITY

Making and distributing unique, inventive products on the cutting edge of hand tools utilized for coating preparation and application. Renowned by professional and private industries alike, these hand tools improve large painting responsibilities and present exceptional results.



Creating and circulating innovative and unique hand tools specific for coating application and preparation is our specialty. Making use of the right hand tools that are comfortable and straightforward to use can dramatically increase your production and all round performance. Enjoy better profits by working with the top distributor and manufacturer in North America.

There's a comprehensive lineup for all the tools you need for just about any coating and preparation requirements. Uncover our streamlined purchasing process, unique inventory, first-class shipping and superb delivery.

ARTISANS OF UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY

The remarkable success from A. Richard is due to every of our employees who contribute to the innovative brand, the company’s innovative nature and daily enforcement. The company has expanded from plastic and wood handling to creating an injection mould business. The corporation flourished by establishing production robots for hand tool assembly. The company ensures the maximum quality control by being included in every process.

Outperforming their competitors is one of the simplest ways A. Richard doesn’t have to compete with any competition. The Research & Development team consists of two engineers, and ergonomist-designer, 3 technicians and a 3D printer. The business boasts many patents for different products. There are roughly 1200 separate items in the current product lineup that are available in 14 countries around the globe. The company is proud to be rated amongst the most essential hand tool companies on the planet. Approximately 12 million tools are built by the company each year.