Construction toys
Founded in 1992, K'NEX became part of Basic Fun! in 2018.
Company Ownership
K'Nex Ltd
USA
Basic Fun Inc
owns 100% of K'Nex Ltd
USA
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.
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(Last updated Jan 2019)
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K'Nex Ltd
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Improved Workers Rights in China
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.
Basic Fun Inc
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Workers rights in China
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
Founded:
1992