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…
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Successful 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…
Read MoreThe K’NEX Story: Marrying Fun and Function with Small Plastic Parts
A toy that’s “Made in the U.S.A.”? These days, that might sound like a contradiction in terms, what with so many playthings produced in Asia. Yet, it turns out that one of the most innovative, stimulating, and just plain fun toys in the stores is just that – made in America, with pride, unmatched quality,…
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