| Richmond is Home to Varied Manufacturing and Distribution Activity |
Richmond’s economic base once rested almost solely on heavy industry. Although that base is much more diversified now, there is still substantial and growing manufacturing activity in Richmond as well as the distribution capability to go with it.
Many light manufacturing businesses have migrated to Richmond. Vetrazzo, known for the exquisite surfaces it makes from recycled glass; Heliodyne, a leader in the solar hot water industry, artisan-bread maker Grace Baking; and art glassmaker Cohn-Stone all call Richmond home. Other manufacturers include Excellent Packaging & Supply (EPS), and Casa Chicas, a maker and wholesale distributor of salsa, guacamole, and chips.
The distribution side is just as robust. For example, International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) is a world-class provider of bulk-liquid handling services that takes full advantage of Richmond’s:
- Highway access just off I-580 between the San Rafael Bridge and I-80
- Rail spurs that connect with the Burlington-Northern/Santa Fe and Union Pacific Lines
- Deepwater berths for tankers, within minutes of ocean anchorages
- Pipeline link to the Southern Pacific Pipeline network
Bay Area Beverage, the United States Postal Service, and Safeway also have large distribution facilities in Richmond. And, of course, the Port of Richmond is a major source of distribution activity. It is northern California’s most diversified cargo handler and ranks number one in liquid bulk and automobile tonnage among ports on San Francisco Bay.
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| Ready for Your Business |
A growing economy, a strong workforce, rich cultural diversity, and a great year-round living environ¬ment are just some of the reasons to do business in Richmond. We offer valuable tax incentives as a state-designated Enterprise Zone. And we stand ready to provide your business with the resources you need to succeed, including workshops and classes, business plans and marketing assistance, credit repair, legal consulting, financing, and much more. |
| “Why SunPower Chose Richmond” |
 SunPower relocated its East Bay operations from Berkeley to Richmond’s historic Ford Point Building, the former Ford Motor Assembly Plant, in December 2007. We had grown to more than 350 employees at our Berkeley facilities, and needed space that would accommodate further growth and support our corporate culture.
SunPower designs, manufactures, and delivers high-performance solar electric systems worldwide for residential, commercial, and utility-scale power plant customers. Our solar cells and solar panels generate up to 50 percent more power than conventional solar technologies and have an attractive, signature black appearance. On the roof of the Ford Building, we have installed a 1-megawatt SunPower solar power system. We are delighted that this icon of 20th-century industrial production has become a beacon for 21st-century clean, green technology.
SunPower is proud to be an integral part of Richmond’s business community!
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| “Why Galaxy Desserts Chose Richmond” |
 We celebrated Galaxy Desserts' grand opening in our new Richmond Marina
headquarters in April, 2005! As a relatively new business, in operation slightly over seven years, we began in an 18,200 square foot facility in San Rafael, California. Now we have twice that much space in Richmond, with ample parking for our employees!
As demand for our award-winning desserts and pastries increased—partly due to publicity from Oprah and O, The Oprah Magazine, and several appearances on the Food Network cable television show—our sales have risen substantially. As a result, we outgrew our space and decided to expand into Richmond because of its prime, affordable commercial property, completely outfitted for food manufacturing. We’ve enjoyed continued success at our new Richmond location and are confident of even sweeter days ahead!"
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