Episode to Air on Dec. 17 Followed by Trivia Contest on KNEX.com
Hatfield, Pa. (December, 2010) - 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. The episode which will debut on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 9 pm Eastern Time, is titled "Made in the USA" and will profile companies manufacturing their products stateside.
"We couldn't be happier that Modern Marvels has decided to highlight the inspiring companies creating products here in America and we're proud to be included," said Michael Araten. President and CEO of K'NEX and The Rodon Group. "As Modern Marvels rightly states: Made in the USA is not just a label. It's a proud and important tradition. K'NEX and The Rodon Group are committed to continuing this vital tradition."
The Modern Marvels episode includes footage shot in Hatfield, Pennsylvania at both K'NEX and The Rodon Company's headquarters over the summer. The episode will also include profiles of four other companies manufacturing everything from flags to footwear in the United States.
To celebrate being included in the episode and encourage viewership K'NEX will run a Modern Marvels trivia contest on its website from December 20 through December 29, 2010. The contest will offer fans who watched the show the opportunity to win a $100 giftcard to Walmart, Toys R Us, or Target. Ten winners will be chosen at random from those who answer the questions correctly. Winners will be announced on or around January 3. For more information on the Modern Marvels trivia contest and to enter beginning December 20 visit www.knex.com.
About K'NEX Brands
Founded in 1992, K'NEX Brands, the world's most innovative construction toy company, was established to make and sell what has become one of the world's leading integrated construction systems for children. Winner of over 200 international awards and recognitions, K'NEX is America's building toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love, and encourages youngsters to "imagine, build and play." For more information, please visit www.knex.com.
About The Rodon Group
The Rodon Group is an ISO 9001-2008 certified plastic injection molder. In business since 1956, the Rodon Group makes billions of parts each year in its 125,000 square foot facility. With over 106 injection molding presses, Rodon is one of the largest family-owned and operated injection molders in the United States. The Rodon Group serves a diverse group of industries including consumer products, medical, construction, pharmaceutical and toys. Since 1992, Rodon has manufactured over 30 billion parts for the K'NEX building toy system, and is a subsidiary of K'NEX Brands, L.P. For more information please visit www.rodongroup.com.
