K'Nex
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USA |
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Construction toys
Founded in 1992, K'NEX became part of Basic Fun! in 2018.
Company Ownership
K'Nex Ltd | USA | website | ||||
Basic Fun Inc ![]() owns 100% of K'Nex Ltd |
USA | website | ||||
Toy maker The company was created as a result of an organized roll-up strategy, of several smaller toy companies including: K'Nex, The Bridge Direct, Tech 4 Kids, Uncle Milton and Good Stuff. |
Company Assessment
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K'Nex Ltd | ||||
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: Institute for Global Labour & Human Rights (2008) |
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Basic Fun Inc | ||||
A 2019 report by China Labour Watch conducted investigations into five Chinese toy factories, which manufacture for the largest toy companies in the world, including this one. Labor abuses include low wages, excessive overtime, dangerous working conditions, terrible living conditions and gender discrimination.
Source: China Labor Watch (2019) |
Company Details
Type | Wholly-owned subsidiary |
Contact Details
Address | Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA |
email@knex.com | |
Website | www.knex.com |
Products / Brands
K'Nex
K'NEX Construction |