There is no better time than the Fourth of July to begin a “Buy American-made” tradition. It’s starts by checking the labels. Nutrition labels on food tell you what contents are in a product. Country of origin labeling tells you where the contents came from and where they were assembled. With a few exceptions, the government does…
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Earth Day is here to stay
Each year, we stop to remember the humble beginnings of Earth Day and how the movement has grown over the past forty-four years since its inception. Back in the early days, the Vietnam War nearly consumed the American conscious. Not much room remained for environmental causes.
Read MorePlastic Injection Molding FAQ
Below are a few common questions and answers in regards to plastic injection molding. You can view all of them at our FAQ section.
Read MoreThe State of Manufacturing in Pennsylvania
Excerpts from a report by an advisory council of Team Pennsylvania Foundation Following the challenges brought by the Great Recession, the manufacturing sector in Pennsylvania is undergoing a renaissance. With gross state product (GSP) now reaching $71 billion, manufacturers in Pennsylvania account for over 12% of the total output in the commonwealth1. Pennsylvania remains the…
Read MoreSuccessful Strategies from K’NEX Brands CEO Michael Araten
When I first arrived at K’NEX in 2006 I was asked to outline a vision for growth. As president and CEO, I had to find a way to blend the culture of the toy business with our manufacturing business, The Rodon Group. The two companies never really had a joint vision before so, in order…
Read MorePlastic Injection Molding Factory Tour
Get an insider’s peek at the Rodon Group facility with the inventor of K’NEX, Mr. Joel Glickman. Take a tour of our plastic injection molding factory with the inventor of K’NEX toys, Mr. Joel Glickman through our YouTube channel. In this video, you’ll learn how we’re able to make millions of parts per year using…
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