K'Nex
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Construction toys
World's #2 children's construction toy. Established in 1992 as a subsidiary of the Rodon Group, which was founded in 1956. Hasbro owns 50% of K'Nex's international division. Distributed in Australia by AKM Toys.
Company Ownership
K'Nex Industries Inc | USA | website | ||||
The Rodon Group Inc ![]() owns 100% of K'Nex Industries Inc |
USA | website | ||||
Small parts manufacturing Manufacturer of K'NEX construction toys. Most K'NEX parts are made in the USA, while special components are made in China. |
Company Assessment
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K'Nex Industries Inc | ||||
The ICTI CARE Process is the toy industry's ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide. This company is a member of the 'ICP Committed Brands Program' which means they only contract from factories that have an ICP Seal of Compliance. However human rights groups including SOMO and China Labor Watch have criticised ICTI Care, with investigators finding serious labour rights violations occurring in ICTI-certified factories.
[Source 2018][More on Workers Rights]
Following the July 2008 release of the National Labor Committee's report, "Nightmare on Sesame Street," the gruelling, excessive and mandatory overtime hours at the Kai Da Factory were drastically reduced.
[Source 2008][More on Workers Rights] |
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The Rodon Group Inc | ||||
No assessment data currently available for The Rodon Group Inc |
Company Details
Company Structure | Wholly-owned subsidiary |
Subsidiaries | K'Nex International (50% owned) |
Contact Details
Address | Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA |
Website | www.knex.com |
Products / Brands
K'Nex International (50% owned)
K'NEX Construction |