Established in 1969, Little Tikes has burgeoned into an iconic brand whose expansive catalog of product lines for growing children are a staple part of the toy aisles at all major and specialty retailers. Continuing its legacy of imaginative, role play toy excellence, Little Tikes brings to the New York International Toy Fair 2013 an array of new-for-spring offerings within the iconic toy company's core Ride-on, Infant Basic, Sand & Water and Climbers & Slides categories. In its Infant Basics line Little Tikes introduces Wiggimals, a fun and colorful new brand comprised of four characters a cow, sheep, chicken and pig. They start as cuddly characters, then with the flip of a switch become a wiggling, jiggling ball of fun!
Intex Recreation Corp. (IRC) is the exclusive sales associate and distributor of INTEX branded products in the United States and Canada. IRC sells to multiple classes of retail including mass market, internet, club, sporting goods, grocery, toy, housewares, department, as well as local distributors. The INTEX product lines include Air Mattresses, Above Ground Pools, Inflatable Pool Floats, Pool Accessories, Inflatable Boats and Kayaks, and after-sale consumer parts. IRC sells direct to the three largest customers and through well-established rep groups managed by Territory Sales Managers for all other customers. IRC’s customer base numbers in the thousands while consumer direct sales are conducted via Intexcorp.com and a fully staffed Consumer Service Call Center with agents in Long Beach, the Philippines and China. Annual sales volume is significant, as well as seasonal in nature, necessitating extensive forecasting, tight controls and detailed execution.
IRC has been in business selling consumer products for over 50 years and is a member of the Intex family of companies. The Intex family of companies is comprised of over 50 independently owned companies working together closely to design, manufacture, market and sell INTEX products in 110 countries all over the world. All INTEX products are exclusively manufactured by two facilities in China with in-house quality assurance and control departments. Product safety and compliance is assured via a firewalled full-service test lab as well as independent third-party test labs.
INTEX products are a great value and built to last, just like the memories made by the people who use them.
The Step2 Company, LLC (Step2), headquartered in Streetsboro, Ohio, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of durable toys and outdoor living products. We combine thoughtful design with in-house manufacturing expertise to create products that hold up to everyday use, stay looking great for generations, and naturally fit into everyday family life.
Our portfolio includes category-defining favorites like our water tables and kids’ roller coasters, along with play kitchens, playhouses, and other backyard staples. We’ve also expanded our outdoor living lineup to include pool furniture, plus long-standing Step2 essentials like planters and mailboxes.
As we grow into new categories, we stay focused on what Step2 is known for: durable, low-maintenance products that bring spaces to life and make more room for the moments that matter most.
Step2 operates two major manufacturing plants in northern Ohio (Streetsboro and Perrysville) and distributes products through select retailers across the U.S., Canada, and more than 70 countries worldwide.
Step2 is proud to be part of the North Coast 99, recognizing Step2 as one of the best workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio. In April 2017, Step2 received the Smart Culture Award from Smart Business.