He was working as a craftsman at the time, mostly selling phonograph cabinets, and built small wooden wagons to carry around his tools.

Incorporating the mass manufacturing techniques of the auto industry, Pasin began making metal wagons out of stamped steel in 1927.

[5] Italian inventor and engineer Guglielmo Marconi developed, demonstrated, and marketed the first successful long-distance wireless telegraph and in 1901 broadcast the first transatlantic radio signal.

[2] That year, Chicago was the host of the World's Fair, Century of Progress, and Radio Steel was asked to be a part of the celebration.

[8][10][2] Today, the company produces a wide range of children's products, including scooters, tricycles, ride-ons, horses, battery ops, and wagons.

[12] In 1927, Pasin replaced the wooden body with stamped steel, taking advantage of assembly line manufacturing techniques and earning him the nickname "Little Ford".

[15] A number of designs and styles have been produced by Radio Flyer, often inspired by the automobiles or popular culture of the day.

[16] Wagons from the 1970s borrowed the stylings of the muscle cars of the day, including the Fireball 2001 inspired by Evel Knievel.

[17] The "Ultimate Family Wagon", introduced in 2007, includes a sunshade and an adjustable seat; the design won a Chicago Innovation Award in 2007.

The readily recognizable little red wagon manufactured by Radio Flyer is used in several artistic works, including in film and on television.