Richards Group operates with two core divisions, Healthcare and Packaging, each positioned to deliver sustainable growth and long-term value. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the Group serves an increasingly global customer base with market leading medical devices, supplies, and equipment as well as a diverse offering of glass and plastic packaging solutions. The group differentiates itself on product innovation, high-touch service, and deep expertise.

Founded in 1912, Richards developed into a North American leader in glass and plastic packaging, then began evolving into healthcare through the mid-2010s. Today it enjoys positions as the largest Canadian distributor in aesthetic, pharmacy, and vision care devices and is pursuing new opportunities as an OEM. This diversity of operations allows consistent growth and strong cashflow in variable market conditions.

The Group’s value creation strategy is built with a focus on cashflow and debt capacity to fund organic growth, acquisition opportunities, and operations modernization. Disciplined capital deployment, a cultural focus on entrepreneurship, and scalable infrastructure position Richards for long term value delivery.

Over the past decade, Richards Health has evolved into a diversified healthcare distributor, covering aesthetic, pharmaceutical, vision, surgical, and dental markets. The division has expanded through targeted acquisitions, building a portfolio of specialized distribution businesses operating under the Clarion Medical Technologies and Healthmark brands that deliver advanced products and solutions to healthcare providers and patients throughout Canada.

In recent years, the group has expanded into the OEM space by pursuing product areas that see success in distribution. Richards Health now proudly owns and operates the DermapenWorld, Dispill, LUVO, and WorldPRP, brands worldwide. Together, Richards Health reflects a balanced, scalable model focused on innovation, diversification, and trusted long-term partnerships.

Operating under the Richards Packaging and McKernan Packaging banners, this division is a leading distributor of packaging solutions serving small and medium sized businesses across North America. With a broad portfolio spanning food and beverage, cosmetics, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications, the division provides customers with a comprehensive range of glass, plastic, and specialty packaging products. Our packaging operation differentiates itself with a constant focus on high-touch service, deep expertise, and modern customer experience to provide the best value for our small and mid-size business customers.