Dynacraft BSC Inc. addressed quality control issues raised during a recent lawsuit that was rejected by a jury as unsubstantiated. On February 9, 2006, a 12-member civil jury unanimously rejected claims that Dynacraft and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. sold bicycles with defective front wheel and quick-release mechanisms.
Dynacraft distributes Malibu, Vertical, Rhino, Triaxx, Next, and Magna brand bikes, which are built in China and sold in the United States through large retailers including Costco, K-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, and Wal-Mart. At Dynacraft's helm are managing directors Dave Castrucci, John Bisges, and Bill Talios, who have a combined 60 years experience in the bicycle retailing business. Dynacraft shipped and sold nearly 4.6 million bikes in 2005.
“We provide high quality bikes at affordable prices for all ages and lifestyles,” said managing director David Castrucci. “Our business is based on customers growing up with Dynacraft bikes. Quality control, commitment to excellence, and customer service has made us an industry leader for over 20 years.”
“We are pleased that the company was completely vindicated by the jury,” said Castrucci. “We are ready to move beyond the lawsuit and get back to focusing on growing the business.”
Unlike other manufacturers who source from multiple factories in Asia, Dynacraft bikes are manufactured by one, vertically integrated factory in China.
“We've had a relationship with China since 1983. Other firms are just beginning to understand the costs and logistical complications that arise with managing global trade relationships,” said managing director John Bisges. “We work closely with one factory, and we're the only distributor they work with in the United States. The closeness of the relationship gives us the highest degree of control and flexibility. We've had two decades to refine our manufacturing processes, and we believe our quality control systems are unmatched in the industry.”
“We work closely with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure that our bikes meet government safety standards,” said managing director William Talios. “We take great pride in our bikes, in our business, and in our community. We have 23 employees, low turnover, and we donate thousands of bikes each year to Bay Area charities. We're a Marin institution.”
