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HOME > Meet the
Owners
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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