Hatfield, PA – September 2011 – Michael Araten, President and CEO of K’NEX Brands, will appear on Executive Leaders Radio Program broadcasts September 24th-26th. As part of the elite interview format, Araten shared his views on the opportunities and challenges K’NEX Brands faces. K’NEX Brands has 2 operating units – K’NEX, the only US construction…
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K’NEX® Mario Kart™ Wii Building Set Named Hot Toy for 2011
Officially-Licensed Mario Kart™ Wii Bowser’s™ Castle Ultimate Building Set Included on Influential Toys“R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List Hatfield, Pa. (September 29, 2011) – K’NEX, America’s building toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, is pleased to be among the manufacturers included in the annual Toys“R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List. The Holiday Hot Toy List…
Read MoreThe Rodon Group is Designated as a Landfill Free Facility
Green Initiatives Reflect Commitment to Sustainable Manufacturing Hatfield, PA, September, 2011 –The Rodon Group, a high volume, custom plastic injection molder, became designated as a “Landfill Free Facility” by Sustainable Waste Solutions, LLC, making them one of the first molding facilities in its area to receive this certification. Sustainable Waste Solutions, LLC (SWS) provides a…
Read MoreK’NEX Brands Inducted into the Made in the USA Hall of Fame
Hatfield, PA – August 2011 – K’NEX, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™ is pleased to be one of the 2011 inductees into the Made in the USA Hall of Fame. Administered by the Made in the USA Foundation, the Made in the USA Hall of Fame was established…
Read MoreThe Rodon Group Upgrades Cooling Towers
Improvements Reflect Continued Investment in U.S. Manufacturing Hatfield, PA, July, 2011 –The Rodon Group, a custom plastic injection molder, recently upgraded their manufacturing facility with three new cooling towers as part of a continued commitment to U.S. manufacturing and environmental sustainability. The cooling towers, an integral part of the manufacturing process, required replacement and upgrade…
Read MoreK’NEX Brands and The Rodon Group Reaffirm Commitment to American Manufacturing
Hatfield, PA, June, 2011 – K’NEX Brands, the only U.S. construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, and its sister company, The Rodon Group, a custom plastic injection molder, recently ramped up their advocacy efforts on behalf of American manufacturing.
Read MoreK’NEX® Featured on ‘Modern Marvels’ on the History Channel
Episode to Air on Dec. 17 Followed by Trivia Contest on KNEX.com
Read MoreK’NEX® CEO Michael Araten Joins CEO Intronet
Private Social Network for CEOs to Include Video Profile of Araten Hatfield, PA – August, 2010 – Michael Araten, President and CEO of K’NEX Brands, recently joined CEO IntroNet, the first private vetted social network designed exclusively for CEOs and owners of operating companies. K’NEX Brands has 2 operating units – K’NEX, a construction toy…
Read MoreThe Rodon Group is Bringing Back Injection Molding from China
Invests over $500,000 in Star Automation Equipment to Take on High-Volume Food-Grade Molding Project Rodon announces it has expanded its automation capabilities and is now making FDA compliant products Hatfield, PA, July 2009 – When the Rodon Group needed to successfully obtain a project to manufacture over 400 million pieces per year, and match China’s…
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