CASE STUDIES
RSP Helps ShredLife Manufacture Premium Outdoor Utility Lighting
Client Overview
ShredLife’s Opportunity to Improve ShredLights
Manufacturing Challenges and Choosing RSP
RSP first connected with ShredLife, Inc. in November 2018 to manufacture the company’s primary product, ShredLights—an outdoor utility light designed for skateboards, electric boards, and other action sports applications. ShredLife’s prior contract manufacturer struggled with quality control and production capacity, motivating the company to seek a partner capable of delivering higher quality and reliable output. Initially focused on affordability, the ShredLife team realized the value of positioning ShredLights as a premium product and chose RSP for its manufacturing experience and ability to deliver improved quality. RSP Inc.
Product Development and Tooling
In collaboration with RSP, ShredLife revised the first iteration of ShredLights to enhance functionality and longevity. Although ShredLife completed much of its initial engineering work independently, the company relied on RSP’s industry insights and manufacturing expertise to ensure the updated design met performance expectations. RSP produced tooling within approximately five weeks, expediting the development process, and invited the client on‑site during development and testing to maintain clear communication and alignment. RSP Inc.
Testing and Quality Assurance
Designing an outdoor lighting product that withstands extreme conditions requires rigorous testing. RSP implemented testing procedures to validate performance under vibration and environmental stresses typical of action sports use. For the ShredLights project, RSP acquired specialized equipment such as a rotating tumbler machine to simulate prolonged vibration and durability testing prior to releasing production batches, ensuring the product performed reliably in real‑world conditions. RSP Inc.
Logistics and Distribution Support
RSP also provided comprehensive logistics support, enabling ShredLife to scale distribution as new retailers and distributors came on board. This included support for international shipment directly from RSP’s offshore facilities, helping the brand expand its reach to markets outside the United States. RSP Inc.
Outcome and Product Enhancements
The partnership with RSP resulted in the evolution of the ShredLights product line, including the SL‑200 series—offering brighter illumination (200 lumens) and longer battery life, along with enhancements such as a new heat sink for improved thermal performance and custom optic lenses that extend light throw distance. ShredLife continues to benefit from RSP’s expertise in delivering a robust lighting solution tailored to the needs of outdoor and action sports enthusiasts. RSP Inc.