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We are glad you found us on the web and are taking
a look at STAR INFLATABLES. We have a product to interest
just about everyone.
You may wonder how my wife and I got started in the
business of manufacturing inflatable boats. Rachel and
I have always loved the out-of-doors. A weekend in the
mountains, hiking, picnicking by a lake, or just taking
in the fresh air and breathtaking scenery - this was
where we found relaxation and a retreat from the stress
of everyday life. We also found that we enjoyed floating
a river, sometimes for several days at a time, soaking
up the tranquility and beauty of the wilderness. We
discovered that these activities were not only good
for our health, but enhanced our marriage, as we spent
quality time together.
As we canoed, kayaked, and rafted, I would look at
the equipment and gear, and think about how the design
or material could be improved to make it more useful,
efficient, or durable. Since I had both a mathematical
and a drafting background, I began to draw sketches
of my improvements and new designs. The next step was
to find a company that could build these designs for
me.
I had traveled the world quite extensively doing volunteer
work, and had friends in many countries. I asked my
friends in Korea to find a company that built inflatables.
They introduced me to Woosung I. B. Company in South
Korea. From the beginning we established a very close
working relationship. The president of Woosung has a
very creative mind, like mine, and he treats the "impossible"
as a challenge to be explored and conquered. He is also
very honest and trustworthy. So I create the designs
and Woosung produces the boats, and it has been a very
successful partnership. Today we have an exclusive contract
with Woosung to build our riverboats and we are proud
of the quality, affordable inflatables that we sell.
From the start we decided that we wanted our business
to be personal and friendly. We wanted to get to know
our customers on a first name basis, so they wouldn't
be just an invoice or order number. We began by making
extensive sales trips, visiting many of the rafting
outfitters throughout North America. We visited their
places of business, became personally acquainted, discussed
the kind of inflatables their various locations and
operations required, and listened to their suggestions.
We value this first hand contact with those of experience
in the rafting business. It was a great opportunity
to meet many wonderful people and has greatly contributed
to our being able to continually improve our products.
Another rewarding facet of our lives is to be involved
in volunteer work in third world countries, and our
STAR INFLATABLES business makes this possible. Each
year we spend about two months in third world countries,
volunteering our time, getting to know the people and
their needs, building churches, and helping to finance
the building projects. We take groups of young people
with us on these volunteer projects, and to many it
is a life-changing experience. We have found a lot of
joy and fulfillment in helping others. Besides, a couple
months a year away from the rat race of today's society
and making a living provides us with some much needed
prospective on what is really important and valuable
in life.
We look forward to getting to know you, and providing
you with products that will increase your enjoyment
of recreation in the great out-of-doors.
Wayne & Rachel Dull
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