2009

Steve Hughes

Produced rocket boats for use on ProSlide’s hydromagnetic water coasters.

2008

Steve Hughes

The Coleman Co. acquires Stearns Inc. Woosung CNA, LLC is formed with Z Pro Watersports as a division along with Star Inflatables and Z Pro Inflatables. Acting partner Wayne Dull is named CEO. Z Pro WaterSports purchases all remaining Sevylor/Stearns branded waterpark inventory from Coleman.

2006

Steve Hughes

Stearns Inc. acquires Sevylor and develops the use of rip-stop nylon personal flotation devices (PFD) for waterpark use.

2002

Steve Hughes

Sevylor USA Vice President Jim Goldhardt inducted into the World Waterpark Association Hall of Fame.

2001

Steve Hughes

Produced ProSlide’s 4-person Cloverleaf tube.

1998

Steve Hughes

Introduced clear PVC tubes for use in wave pools and lazy rivers.

1994

Steve Hughes

The first indoor waterpark opens in Wisconsin Dells, WI.

1981

Steve Hughes

Sevylor introduces the use of round, inflatable PVC tubes for use in the waterpark industry.

1977

Steve Hughes

George Millay opens the first official waterpark in Orlando, FL.