The Step2® Company, LLC is the nation's largest toddler toy manufacturer and marketer of high quality plastic products. Thomas G. Murdough, Jr., the founder and former president (1969-1989) of The Little Tikes Company founded Step2®. He launched Step2® on a basic philosophy of quality, value and service backed by a commitment to customer satisfaction. Step2® strives to go A Step Beyond in the quest to become the leader in developing innovative products for the family and home.

Manufacturing Process: Step2 products are made using rotational molding, a process that founder Tom Murdough pioneered for use in the consumer products market. Step2 is ranked #1 as the largest rotational molder of plastics in the world.

Facilities: Step2 has strategic global placement of its facilities to better service the growing customer demand for their products. Three US plants include a total of 800,000 sq. ft. at two northern Ohio sites located in Streetsboro and Perrysville. In addition, a facility in Fort Valley, GA contributes another 102,500 sq. ft. of manufacturing and warehouse space. Finally, a licensing agreement between Step2 and The Gunica Company, Korea provides additional manufacturing capability to supply customers throughout Asia.

Employees: Step2 is privately held by New York-based Liberty Partners and led by President and CEO Scott Levin. Step2 has been augmented through the 2007 acquisition of Infantino, a leading Infant Toys and Products Company, and the 2008 acquisition of Thinkativity, an early learning educational toy company. These additions to the Step2 family of companies produce a natural extension of complementary lines to the preschool category. Step2 management began operations in 1991 with 5 employees, grew to approximately 500 employees by the end of 1993, and presently has over 800 full-time employees who benefit from the company's health care, stock appreciation, and profit sharing plans.

Sales: Step2 products enjoy distribution in selected retailers throughout the United States, Canada, and over 70 foreign countries.

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