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PRESS - PRESIDENT OBAMA'S VISIT - 2012

November/December 2012

Obama Addresses Manufacturing Challenges, Fiscal Cliff at Rodon Facility
Thomas Net News
http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/11/30/obama-addresses-manufacturing-challenges-fiscal-cliff-at-rodon-facility/ U

‘Nowhere, period’ No takers yet for D.C.’s version of ‘Let’s make a deal’
THE NEW YORK TIMES
http://www.telegram.com/article/20121203/NEWS/112039949/

Cliff Jumping with Obama
Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/obama/ct-oped-1203-krauthammer-20121203-20,0,7748066.story

(Almost) Meeting the POTUS!
Mold Making Technology
http://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/blog/post/almost-meeting-the-potus

Video: Obama to K'NEX: "I'm keeping my own Congress naughty/nice list"
Philly Burbs.com
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/courier_times_news/video-president-obama-highlights-manufacturing-industry-in-hatfield/youtube_46ca3eb9-00af-5aa4-a9a5-6b2c11c8acab.html

Obama takes middle class tax pitch on road
Associated Press
http://www.telegram.com/article/20121201/NEWS/112019977

Obama Wants Tax Code Reform By Aug. 1
Latinospost
http://www.latinospost.com/articles/7612/20121201/obama-tax-code-reform-aug-1.htm

Obama's speech at molder Rodon Group
Plastics News Online
http://www.plasticsnews.com/blog/2012/11/obamas_speech_at_molder_rodon_.html

Obama warns of GOP ‘lump of coal’ tax hike
Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2012/11/obama-warns-of-gop-lump-of-coal-tax-hike-84453.html#ixzz2E1SXVF00

President arrives at Hatfield toy factory
Philly Inquirer
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20121130_President_arrives_at_Hatfield_toy_factory.html

Obama to visit Hatfield toy maker to discuss fiscal cliff dangers
Philly Inquirer
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20121129_Obama_to_visit_Hatfield_toy_maker_to_discuss_fiscal_cliff_dangers.html#ixzz2E1YvEP

Obama Increases Public Pressure on Republicans To Accept Fiscal Cliff Proposal
Slate.com
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2012/12/01/obama_fiscal_cliff_president_increases_public_pressure_on_republicans.html

Why Obama is pushing for stimulus in 'fiscal cliff' deal
Christian Science Monitor
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/2012/1130/Why-Obama-is-pushing-for-stimulus-in-fiscal-cliff-deal-video

Obama, GOP battle over fiscal cliff
NBC's Today Show footage
http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/50037582

Obama warns of 'Scrooge' Christmas without tax-cut extension
CNN News
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/30/politics/fiscal-cliff/index.html

Obama Pitches Cliff Plan at Toy Factory
The Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323751104578151310108648582.html

Obama warns of 'Scrooge Christmas' if Congress fails to act on fiscal cliff
The Guardian - UK
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/nov/30/obama-fiscal-cliff-scrooge-christmas

Obama says not acceptable for "handful of Republicans" to block fiscal deal
Fox Business
http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/11/30/obama-says-not-acceptable-for-handful-republicans-to-block-fiscal-deal/#ixzz2E1fHdT2E

Obama takes his case on fiscal cliff to the people
USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2012/11/30/obama-takes-his-case-to-the-people/1737713/

Obama: "Fiscal cliff" would be "a Scrooge Christmas"
CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57556484/obama-fiscal-cliff-would-be-a-scrooge-christmas/

Obama warns of prolonged fiscal cliff talks as Republicans rebuff plan
Bloomberg News
http://business.financialpost.com/2012/11/30/obama-warns-of-prolonged-fiscal-cliff-talks-as-republicans-rebuff-plan/

Obama takes middle class tax cut pitch outside DC
Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20121130/us-obama/?utm_hp_ref=green&ir=green

Obama taking "fiscal cliff" fight to the public
CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57556312/obama-taking-fiscal-cliff-fight-to-the-public/

Little progress in U.S. "fiscal cliff" talks
Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/01/us-usa-fiscal-obama-idUSBRE8AT0LH20121201

So-called "elves" contemplate the "Scrooge Christmas" outlined by Obama
WITF
http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2012/12/so-called-elves-contemplate-the-scrooge-christmas-outlined-by-obama.php

President Obama visits Rodon Group factory in Hatfield
OneNewsPages video
http://www.onenewspage.us/video/20121130/1112956/President-Obama-visits-Rodon-Group-factory-in-Hatfield.htm

President Obama visits Hatfield, talks fiscal taxes
The Lansdale Reporter
http://www.thereporteronline.com/article/20121130/NEWS01/121139985/0/SEARCH/president-obama-visits-hatfield-talks-fiscal-taxes

Obama warns he's got 'naughty and nice list'
CNN News
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/30/politics/fiscal-cliff/index.html?iref=allsearch

Obama warns of 'Scrooge' Christmas without tax-cut extension
CNN News Video
http://www.onenewspage.us/video/20121130/1112956/President-Obama-visits-Rodon-Group-factory-in-Hatfield.htm

Obama To Appeal To Public On Fiscal Cliff
NPR
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=165979235

Fiscal Cliff Progress Suffers As Republicans, Democrats Remain Divided
Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/01/fiscal-cliff-progress_n_2221917.html

Obama cranks up holiday pressure on Republicans in "fiscal cliff" talks
MSNBC.COM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/50028870/ns/business-stocks_and_economy/

PRESS COVERAGE - 2012

December, 2012
Seeking a Fiscal Cliff Grand Bargain
ThomasNet.com
http://www.thomasnet.com/journals/machining/seeking-a-fiscal-cliff-grand-bargain/

December, 2012
10 of the Most Memorable Marketing Campaigns of 2012
HubSpot
http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/33931/10-of-the-Most-Memorable-Marketing-Campaigns-of-2012.aspx/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=facebookphoto


December, 2012
Why Your Small Business Should be Exporting
ThomasNet.com
http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/12/17/why-your-small-business-should-be-exporting/

December, 2012
Hatfield's Rodon Group to be featured in documentary film
MontgomeryNews.com
http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2012/12/17/north_penn_life/news/doc50cb620aed71d948747824.txt


November, 2012
The Importance of American Manufacturing – K`NEX CEO Michael Araten
All American Clothing Company
http://blog.allamericanclothing.com/2012/11/16/the-importance-of-american-manufacturing-knex-ceo-michael-araten/

October, 2012
US Manufacturing Needs a Brand Makeover
Industry Week
http://www.industryweek.com/global-economy/us-manufacturing-needs-brand-makeover?page=1

October, 2012
Toy Company Honored For Building Jobs In Montgomery County
CBSPhilly
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/10/12/toy-company-building-jobs-in-montgomery-county/ 

October, 2012
K'NEX Brings 100% Made in The USA Toys to The Made In America Store
PR Web
http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2012/10/prweb9974233.htm

August, 2012
Doing Well by Doing Good
Inside Magazine
http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=125626&p=36

August, 2012
U.S. Industrial Groups Partner for Training
Financial Times
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/a5c2d192-c7e7-11e1-a850-00144feab49a.html#axzz24UTP2Ot7

August, 2012
Made in America segment
The Big D and Bubba show
http://www.bigdandbubba.com/pages/videoplayer.html?uri=channels/468336/1690032

August, 2012
It Matters
Reading Eagle Business Weekly
http://businessweekly.readingeagle.com/?p=4984&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-matters&goback=%2Egde_4498689_member_150169790

August, 2012
How Michael Araten utilizes people and planning to manage growth at K'NEX
Smart Business Philadelphia
http://www.sbnonline.com/2012/08/how-michael-araten-utilizes-people-and-planning-to-manage-growth-at-k%E2%80%99nex/

August, 2012
How to Compete in the Global Marketplace podcast
Critical Mass for Business
http://www.ceopeergroups.podbean.com/

July, 2012
2012 Smart CEO Best-Run Company
Smart CEO
http://youtu.be/znsFjWeydeU

July, 2012
Worker Shortage? Teach Teens Manufacturing Skills
Bloomberg Businessweek
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-07-05/struggling-to-find-skilled-workers-manufacturers-target-young

July, 2012
Made in the USA: A 30 Day Journey
Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/james-mahon/made-in-the-usa-a-30-day-_b_1656353.html

July, 2012
The Today Show
Top picks for toys made in the USA
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/48055057/ns/today-today_fashion_and_beauty/

June, 2012
How I Made My Millions
CNBC
http://www.cnbc.com/id/38657599?__source=vty|mymillions|&par=vty

June, 2012
How I Made My Millions: Successful Strategies
CNBC
http://www.cnbc.com/id/47820633

June, 2012
Commitment to America Takes Center Stage As Manufacturing Sector Growth Continues
Thomasnet.com
http://www.thomasnet.com/pressroom/Industry_Market_Barometer.html

June, 2012
Local employees step up to the challenge
PhillyBurbs.com
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/money/local-employees-step-up-to-the-challenge/article_980c0c79-4ab6-51fc-b342-521600469e7b.html

May, 2012
K'NEX® & The Rodon Group Step Up For World's Largest Corporate Health Challenge
PR Web
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9545912.htm

May, 2012
Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey Philadelphia Trip
Made in the USA Challenge Blog
http://madeinusachallenge.com/2012/made-in-the-usa-the-30-day-philly-travels/

May, 2012

Made in America makes sense again, K'nex Brands CEO says
Philadelphia Inquirer
http://articles.philly.com/2012-05-24/business/31826886_1_garment-factory-toys-china

May, 2012
Made in America, a Growing Trend
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
http://news.gpcc.com/2012/05/made-in-america-a-growing-trend-2/

May, 2012

Long-Term Accuracy Meets Moldmaker/Molder's Machining Needs
MoldMaking Technology
http://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/articles/long-term-accuracy-meets-moldmakermolders-machining-needs

April, 2012
Rodon Founder Irv Glickman Turns 100
Plastics News
http://www.plasticsnews.com/headlines2.html?id=25296

April, 2012
Rodon Group Founder Celebrates 100th Birthday
The Intelligencer- PhillyBurbs.com
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/money/rodon-group-founder-celebrates-th-birthday/article_6aa4b445-e1ab-50c8-93ba-bc00257f19e9.html

February, 2012
A Day of Fun, Games and Learning
MontgomeryNews.com
http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2012/02/14/age_has_no_season/doc4f3aa6004516f910353701.txt?viewmode=default

February, 2012
Manufacturers face skilled-worker shortage
Philadelphia Inquirer
http://articles.philly.com/2012-02-29/business/31111016_1_toolmakers-precision-machining-program-aid-manufacturers

February, 2012
K'Nex expecting reborn Tinkertoy to charm tots, nostalgic parents
Plastics News
http://www.plasticsnews.com/headlines2.html?id=24575

February, 2012
Rodon Partners with ThomasNet News to Establish Brand and Leadership in the Industrial Marketplace
ThomasNet
http://www.youtube.com/user/rodongroup/videos

February, 2012
Processor of the Year Finalist 2011: The Rodon Group
Plastics News
http://www.plasticsnews.com/multimedia/video.html

January, 2012

PN award finalists shine
Plastics News
http://www.plasticsnews.com/headlines2.html?id=24173

January, 2012
Made Right Here
Ch. 69 WFMZ
http://www.wfmz.com/features/Made-Right-Here/-/8175038/-/opevqlz/-/index.html

PRESS COVERAGE - 2011

October, 2011
Rodon and K'NEX CEO Michael Araten featured in Smart CEO Magazine's Smart 100 List
Smart CEO
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/e950f7eb#/e950f7eb/58

October, 2011
Pa. manufacturers reviving 'Made in America' label
NewsWorks WHYY
http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/component/flexicontent/item/27754-pennsylvania-manufacturers-reviving-made-in-america-label

October, 2011
Rodon Beats the Heat with 'Green' Cooling Towers
Plastics Technology
http://www.ptonline.com/articles/rodon-beats-the-heat-with-green-cooling-towers

October, 2011
Rodon Group Designated Landfill-Free Facility
Plastics News
http://www.plasticsnews.com/headlines2.html?id=23289

October, 2011
K'NEX/Rodon Team Makes Strong Case for U.S. Manufacturing
MoldMaking Technology
http://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/articles/knexrodon-team-makes-strong-case-for-us-manufacturing

October, 2011
The Rodon Group Makes Commitment to Go Green
PR Buzz
https://www.prbuzz.com/energy/55216-the-rodon-group-makes.html

September, 2011
Rodon talks energy efficient injection molding
Plastics Today
http://www.plasticstoday.com/articles/live-chat-rodon-talks-energy-efficient-injection-molding0823201103

August, 2011
The Rodon Group Upgrades Cooling Towers: Improvements Reflect Continued Investment in U.S. Manufacturing
MoldMaking Technology
http://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/news/the-rodon-group-upgrades-cooling-towers-improvements-reflect-continued-investment-in-us-manufacturing

June, 2011
Pa. Proud: 'Worlds kids love' created daily at local toy manufacturer K'NEX
The Times Herald
http://timesherald.com/articles/2011/06/23/life/doc4e03ad2e9477c791898888.txt?viewmode=fullstory

June, 2011
U.S. Manufacturer of K'NEX Toys Offers Contract Manufacturing Services
ThomasNet News
http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/U-S-Manufacturer-of-K-NEX-Toys-Offers-Contract-Manufacturing-Services-597790

January, 2011
The Rodon Group Expands QA Capabilities for High Tech Marketplace
ThomasNet News
http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/The-Rodon-Group-Expands-QA-Capabilities-for-High-Tech-Marketplace-841579

PRESS COVERAGE - 2010

December, 2010
Made in the U.S.A
The History Channel's Modern Marvels
http://www.history.com/shows/modern-marvels/videos/playlists/full-episodes#modern-marvels-made-in-the-usa

December, 2010
Making it in the U.S.A.
Fox Business News
http://www.foxsmallbusinesscenter.com/slideshow/sbc/2010/12/07/knex-brands/#slide=1

November, 2010
Speediatrics to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Unveiling of Renovated NASCAR-Themed Children's Unit
Halifax Health

November, 2010
K'NEX Judges Dig Dinosaur Designs
Plano Star Courier

October, 2010
Betting on America
The Intelligencer
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/175/2010/october/29/betting-on-america-1.html

July, 2010
Business profile: Turning waste to 'green'
The Reporter
http://www.thereporteronline.com/articles/2010/07/16/business/srv0000008837189.txt

May, 2010
Spotlight shines on local company
PCN Network
http://www.thereporteronline.com/articles/2010/05/22/news/srv0000008333162.txt

January, 2010
Molder's Message to Foreign Competitors: 'Bring It On!'
Plastics Technology
http://www.ptonline.com/articles/201002fa1.html

PRESS RELEASES

The Rodon Group Adds Baxter, America’s First Adaptive Manufacturing Robot to its Automated Facility
A new manufacturing robot named Baxter has found a home at The Rodon Group.

Plastics News Announces The Rodon Group as a Finalist for Processor of the Year Award
The Rodon Group has been named a finalist for the 17th Annual Processor of the Year Award presented by Plastics News, a weekly trade publication that covers the global plastics industry.

The Rodon Group’s “Cheaper than China” Campaign Receives High Praise from Leading Marketing Firm
One of the leading Internet Marketing Software firms in the country, HubSpot, recently recognized The Rodon Group for its “Cheaper than China” marketing campaign

President Obama Endorses American Manufacturing During Visit to The Rodon Group/K'NEX Brands

President Obama and White House Staff converged at The Rodon Group's facility last Friday to show support for American manufacturing companies, the jobs they create, and the working middle class

K'NEX® Brands and The Rodon Group: Building An American-Made Holiday Season
K'NEX Brands, the only U.S. construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love TM®, is committed to making toys in the USA! 

K'NEX®, Rodon Group Named SmartCEO 100 Best-Run Company
K'NEX and its sister company The Rodon Group, are honored to announce that they have been named a 2012 SmartCEO 100 Best-Run Company

K'NEX® Brands and The Rodon Group Celebrate Nation's Birthday Through Commitment to American Made
K'NEX Brands, and its sister company, The Rodon Group, a custom plastic injection molder, recently ramped up their advocacy efforts on behalf of American made products.

K'NEX® To Be Featured in CNBC's "How I Made My Millions" Segment
K'NEX will be featured in a "How I Made My Millions" segment that airs 9pm on June 18, 2012 on CNBC

Local manufacturing pioneer, Irving Glickman to celebrate his 100th birthday
On April 25th, Irving Glickman will celebrate his 100th birthday and a manufacturing career that has spanned seven decades.

The Rodon Group/ K'NEX Brands President and CEO Michael Araten Participates in Upcoming Corporate Philanthropy Summit
Michael Araten, President and CEO of The Rodon Group and K'NEX Brands will join the Philadelphia Business Journal's Philanthropy Summit: Meet the Champions of Charity held on April 26, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA

The Rodon Group/ K'NEX Brands President and CEO Michael Araten Joins the Board of American Made Matters
Pennsylvania-based organization dedicated to educating consumers that buying U.S.-made products strengthens the American Dream

The Rodon Group Named Finalist for Plastics News Processor of the Year Award
The Rodon Group has been named a finalist for the 16th Annual Processor of Year Award presented by Plastics News

K'NEX Celebrates 20th Anniversary by Awarding Three Grand Prize Winners $20,000 Savings Bonds in Annual K'NEXpert Search Building Contest
Seven Finalists Each Awarded $1,000 Savings Bonds

K'NEX/Rodon Team Make Strong Case for U.S. Manufacturing
MoldMaking Technology Magazine Covers Company's Successful Business Model

The Rodon Group is Designated as a Landfill Free Facility
Green Initiatives Reflect Commitment to Sustainable Manufacturing

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

K'NEX® CEO Michael Araten Speaks on Executive Leaders Radio Program
Michael Araten, President and CEO of K'NEX Brands, will appear on Executive Leaders Radio Program broadcasts September 24th-26th.

The Rodon Group Upgrades Cooling Towers
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.

K'NEX® Inducted into the Made in the USA Hall of Fame
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.

K'NEX Brands and The Rodon Group Reaffirm Commitment to American Manufacturing
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.

U.S. Manufacturer of K'NEX Toys Offers Contract Manufacturing Services
K'NEX Brands, the only U.S. construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, announced that its sister company, The Rodon Group, is also available to provide contract manufacturing services for businesses looking to produce plastic parts stateside.

CEO Michael Araten Named One of SmartCEO Magazine's Smart100

Michael Araten, President and CEO of K'NEX Brands and The Rodon Group, recently accepted an inviation to join SmartCEO Magazine's Smart100, a group of the Philadelphia region's top executives.

K'NEX Brands and The Rodon Group Step Up to Global Fitness Challenge
Employees from sister companies K'NEX Brands and The Rodon Group hit the pavement on May 19 with more than 125,000 other people from companies worldwide as part of the world's largest health and wellbeing initiative, the Global Corporate Challenge (GCC).

The 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

K'NEX® CEO Michael Araten Joins CEO Intronet

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 Featured on Modern Marvels on The History Channel

K'NEX, the construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love, will be included in an upcoming episode of The History Channel's popular series, Modern Marvels.

 
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