Hatfield, PA – August 2011– K'NEX, the only US construction toy company focused onBuilding 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 to celebrate the best that America produces.
Out of 76 nominees, 22 companies were selected to join this unique Hall of Fame in 2011.In addition to K'NEX these companies include New Balance®, Ethan Allen®, Harley-Davidson® and other iconic American brands.
"Being inducted into the Made in the USA Hall of Fame is a real honor," said Michael Araten, President and CEO of K'NEX."As we approach the 20th anniversary of K'NEX in 2012 our commitment to US manufacturing only grows.Both K'NEX and our sister company The Rodon Group are humbled to be included in this group alongside some of America's great brands."
K'NEX Brands has two operating units –K'NEX, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™!and The Rodon Group, an American custom plastic injection molder specializing in high volume, small plastic parts for over 100 industries.Both K'NEX andThe Rodon Groupare active members of the organization American Made Matters whose mission is to educate consumers about buying US-made products to help strengthen the American Dream.Both companies are third generation family businesses located in Hatfield, PA where they are proud to be a part of the local community while encouraging American entrepreneurship.
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 onBuilding Worlds Kids Love, and encourages youngsters to "imagine, build and play." Since 1992, The Rodon Group, a subsidiary of K'NEX Brands, L.P., has manufactured over 30 billion parts for the K'NEX building toy system.For more information on K'NEX and Rodon's commitment to American manufacturing please visit http://www.knex.com/News_and_Events/American-Made.php.
About The Rodon Group
The Rodon Group is an ISO 9001-2008 certified plastic injection molder.In business since 1956,The Rodon Groupmakes 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 visitm.dinghengshipin.com.
