Our eBook “An Introduction to Plastic Injection Molding” will give you lots answers. We developed this eBook with designers, engineers and purchasing specialists in mind. It is written to provide a basic understanding of plastic injection molding presses, processes and costs. Our goal is to make our customers more knowledgeable about what goes into making a plastic…
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New eBook from The Rodon Group “An Introduction to Plastic Injection Molding”
The Rodon Group is proud to announce the release of our latest publication “An Introduction to Plastic Injection Molding.” We developed this eBook with designers, engineers and purchasing specialists in mind. It is written to provide a basic understanding of plastic injection molding presses, processes and costs. Our goal is to make our customers more…
Read MoreEarth 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 101 – Injection Molding Terms
Plastic injection molding may not be rocket science, but it comes pretty close. Download Your Free Copy: Intro to Plastic Injection Molding There are hundreds of injection molding terms used in the industry. We have chosen to highlight the most common nomenclature used when discussing injection mold parts, materials and problems.
Read MorePlastic Injection Molding 101 – The Basics of an Injection Press
Our website is frequently visited by product designers, engineers and purchasing agents who are looking for information on plastic injection molding. With this in mind, we have created a new series of articles that are developed to give our readers a better understanding of the presses, processes and pitfalls in our industry. Free Guide: The…
Read MoreCan Manufacturing Companies Recycle Effectively?
Excuses, excuses, excuses. “We can’t ask our employees to sort their trash.” “We don’t recycle because it all ends up in the landfill anyway.” “It could end up costing us time and money.” There is a long list of excuses often espoused by organizations to justify their hesitancy to become involved in recycling programs. Most…
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 MoreThe Rodon Group and K’NEX are PA Proud.
Worlds Kids Love: Created Daily at Hatfield, PA Toy Manufacturer Amazement. K’NEX President and CEO Michael Araten says that it is one of the most common reactions he receives when he tells people that K’NEX building toys are manufactured in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. “So many people are used to toys from overseas that they don’t even…
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…
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