K’NEX/Rodon Team Make Strong Case for U.S. Manufacturing

MoldMaking Technology Magazine Covers Company’s Successful Business Model Hatfield, PA, October, 2011 – MoldMaking Technology Magazine, a Gardner Publication, reported on the company’s successful business model and commitment to U.S. manufacturing in an article for their October, 2011 issue. The Rodon Group is an ISO 9001:2008 certified landfill-free, high precision plastic injection molder located in…

10 / 01 / 11

K’NEX® CEO Michael Araten Speaks on Executive Leaders Radio Program- Shares Insight on What It Takes to Succeed

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…

09 / 30 / 11

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…

09 / 29 / 11

The 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…

09 / 16 / 11

K’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…

08 / 01 / 11

The 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…

07 / 01 / 11

K’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.

06 / 01 / 11

K’NEX® Featured on ‘Modern Marvels’ on the History Channel

Episode to Air on Dec. 17 Followed by Trivia Contest on KNEX.com

12 / 01 / 10

K’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…

08 / 01 / 10

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 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…

07 / 01 / 09