Press Coverage Years: 2020, 2019, 20182017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 - President Obama's Visit, 2012, 2011, 2010

2020 Press Coverage

Fox Chase, plastic molding company partner to create new swab
Northeast Times

Injection molder Rodon partners with cancer center to design one-piece COVID-19 swabs
Plastics News 

2019 Press Coverage

Custom molder Rodon Group see window of opportunity with new product line
Plastics News

2017 Press Coverage

Pa. Injection Molder's Versatility Keeps It Viable
Plastics Machinery Magazine

Growing Greater Philadelphia: We Make It All
NBC10

The Ups and Downs of Made in the USA
Industry Week

2016 Press Coverage

What it Takes to Bring "Back" a Manufacturing Job
Marketplace

Bill Clinton & Lincoln Logs Tweet
Twitter

Good for the Person Who Gave Bill Clinton This Box of Lincoln Logs
Slate

Hillary Clinton swings through the Rust Belt a day after accepting the Democratic presidential nomination
Business Insider

FROM ROBOTS TO ‘COBOTS’: Next-Generation Automation Arrives in Plastics Processing
Plastics Technology

Insight on Top Trends in Plastics for 2016
MoldMaking Technology

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2015 Press Coverage

The Rodon Group on How to Manufacture a Perfect Plastic Part
ThomasNet

An eBook Dedication
Mold Making Technology

What You Can Do For Your Industry
Pallet Central: page 12

Beware: The Hidden Risks of Offshoring
Design 2 Part magazine

A low maintenance approach to mold care
Mold Making Technology

How a Hatfield company designed its construction toys for girls
Philadelphia Inquirer

Made in the USA: An iconic holiday toy comes home
CNBC

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2014 Press Coverage

Plastics News Now: Toymaker makes large holiday donation
Plastics News

Rodon Group K’NEX facility in Hatfield Township offers tours on National Manufacturing Day
The Reporter

"If You Can Do It with Toys, You Can Do It with Anything"
MoldMaking Technology

How Three Brands Won Big With Content Promotion
Relevance

The Rodon Group Participates in Walmart’s 2014 U.S. Manufacturing Summit
PR Web

Developing Your Future Smart Workforce
Chief Executive Magazine

PA Proud- Made in Pennsylvania
All Around Philly

Video: Tom Wolf Campaign Reacts to Latest Poll
6ABC Philadelphia

Do Your Clients Know How Much You Care?- An Interview with Michael Araten
Kevin Price - The Price of Business

Attracting more business investment to the U.S.
Fox Business News

Robotics and technology keep Hatfield's Rodon Group 'cheaper than China'
Keystone Edge

Entrepreneur: Robots and humans work together
USA Today

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Building Your Way to Success
TrendReports.com

2013 Press Coverage

Collaborative robot works safely, comfortably alongside human workers
Plastics Technology

Made in the U.S.A. resonates with consumers
Lehigh Valley Business

The Rodon Group joins over 800 U.S. Manufacturers for a National Celebration
ThomasNet

Maximizing the manufacturing process with an injection press
MoldMaking Technology

We Made This! 3 Proud U.S. Manufacturers
Parade Magazine

Customer Success Story
Rethink Robotics

10 Things to Tell Your OEM
Plastics Technology

A New Reason to Rethink Offshoring
Design 2 Part Magazine

American toy maker fills untapped market in China
Fox News

Ticona Polymer and Processing Expertise Helps Rodon Deliver Successes, Including K'NEX® Toys
ThomasNet

Talk of the Town
July episode with Kim and Marie

2 Local Congressmen Pitch ‘American Star’ Labeling For US-Made Products
CBS Philly

For Robots Like Baxter, The Interface Becomes A Personality
Fastcolabs.com

Injection Molder Welcomes Adaptive Robot to Factory Floor
Assembly Magazine

Watch: Made in the USA: A 30 Day Journey film teaser featuring Michael Araten, President of K'NEX
YouTube.com

U.S. is halfway to Obama 5-year export-doubling goal
Chicago Sun-Times

Watch: The Financial Benefits Bring Production Back to U.S.
Fox Business News

Small Parts, Big Impact, The Rodon Group plays a key role in U.S. manufacturing
Usairwaysmag.com

The Big Story – Small businesses find ways to beat skills shortage
Associated Press

A New Level of Automation
Mold Making Technology

B2B Marketing:  Manufacturer's "Cheaper than China" branding campaign increases sales 33%
Marketing Sherpa

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2012 - President Obama's Visit

Obama Addresses Manufacturing Challenges, Fiscal Cliff at Rodon Facility
ThomasNet News

'Nowhere, period' No takers yet for D.C.'s version of 'Let's make a deal' 
The New York Times

(Almost) Meeting the POTUS!
Mold Making Technology

Video: Obama to K'NEX: "I'm keeping my own Congress naughty/nice list"
PhillyBurbs.com

Obama takes middle class tax pitch on road
Associated Press

Obama Wants Tax Code Reform By Aug. 1
Latinospost

Obama's speech at molder Rodon Group
Plastics News Online

Obama warns of GOP 'lump of coal' tax hike
Politico

President arrives at Hatfield toy factory
Philly Inquirer

Obama to visit Hatfield toy maker to discuss fiscal cliff dangers
Philly Inquirer

Obama Increases Public Pressure on Republicans To Accept Fiscal Cliff Proposal
Slate.com

Why Obama is pushing for stimulus in 'fiscal cliff' deal
Christian Science Monitor

Obama warns of 'Scrooge' Christmas without tax-cut extension
CNN News

Obama warns of 'Scrooge Christmas' if Congress fails to act on fiscal cliff
The Guardian - UK

Obama says not acceptable for "handful of Republicans" to block fiscal deal
Fox Business

Obama takes his case on fiscal cliff to the people
USA Today

Obama warns of prolonged fiscal cliff talks as Republicans rebuff plan
Bloomberg News

President Obama visits Hatfield, talks fiscal taxes
The Lansdale Reporter

Obama warns he's got 'naughty and nice list'
CNN News

Obama To Appeal To Public On Fiscal Cliff
NPR

Fiscal Cliff Progress Suffers As Republicans, Democrats Remain Divided
Huffington Post

Obama cranks up holiday pressure on Republicans in "fiscal cliff" talks
MSNBC.COM

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2012 Press Coverage

US Manufacturing Needs a Brand Makeover
Industry Week

Toy Company Honored For Building Jobs In Montgomery County
CBSPhilly

U.S. Industrial Groups Partner for Training
Financial Times

Made in America segment
The Big D and Bubba show

How Michael Araten utilizes people and planning to manage growth at K'NEX
Smart Business Philadelphia

2012 Smart CEO Best-Run Company
Smart CEO

Made in the USA: A 30 Day Journey
Huffington Post

How I Made My Millions: Successful Strategies
CNBC

Commitment to America Takes Center Stage As Manufacturing Sector Growth Continues
Thomasnet.com

Local employees step up to the challenge
PhillyBurbs.com

Long-Term Accuracy Meets Moldmaker/Molder's Machining Needs 
MoldMaking Technology

Rodon Group Founder Celebrates 100th Birthday
The Intelligencer - PhillyBurbs.com

Rodon Partners with ThomasNet News to Establish Brand and Leadership in the Industrial Marketplace
ThomasNet

Made Right Here
Ch. 69 WFMZ

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2011 Press Coverage

Rodon Beats the Heat with 'Green' Cooling Towers
Plastics Technology

K'NEX/Rodon Team Makes Strong Case for U.S. Manufacturing
MoldMaking Technology

The Rodon Group Makes Commitment to Go Green
PR Buzz

The Rodon Group Upgrades Cooling Towers: Improvements Reflect Continued Investment in U.S. Manufacturing
MoldMaking Technology

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Pa. Proud: 'Worlds kids love' created daily at local toy manufacturer K'NEX
The Times Herald

U.S. Manufacturer of K'NEX Toys Offers Contract Manufacturing Services
ThomasNet News

The Rodon Group Expands QA Capabilities for High Tech Marketplace
ThomasNet News

2010 Press Coverage 

Made in the U.S.A
The History Channel's Modern Marvels

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

K'NEX Judges Dig Dinosaur Designs
Plano Star Courier

Betting on America
The Intelligencer

Business profile: Turning waste to 'green'
The Reporter

Spotlight shines on local company
PCN Network

Molder's Message to Foreign Competitors: 'Bring It On!'
Plastics Technology

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