This hands-on innovation helped shape the manufacturing processes still used today.
A Career Filled with Remarkable Projects
Over the years, Paul has worked on some unforgettable projects.
Among the highlights were inflatable models of airships created for the James Bond film A View to a Kill, as well as large white inflatable stage towers for Duran Duran.
He also worked on inflatables for the classic TV show It’s a Knockout, and even created inflatable furniture for a Disney attraction called Goofy’s House, including inflatable lamps, sofas, and fireplaces designed to look like cartoon interiors.
More recently, he has worked on promotional inflatable structures for brands like Monster Energy and continues to help produce the company’s hugely popular Aqua Runs.
More Than Just Manufacturing
Today, Paul works as a machinist, but his role goes far beyond simply sewing.
Every new inflatable requires problem-solving, experience, and instinct.
“When something comes downstairs from design, I might be seeing it for the first time,” he says. “You have to work out how it’s going to go together, where the weak points will be, and how to strengthen it. You have to think for yourself.”
That knowledge — built over four decades — is invaluable.
It is also one of the biggest challenges facing the business today: passing that expertise on to the next generation.
“You can’t teach 40 years of knowledge in a week,” Paul says. “Sometimes you might not need that knowledge for five years, but when you do, it matters.”
His Proudest Achievement
When asked what he is proudest of, Paul doesn’t point to one single project.
Instead, his answer reflects his commitment to the company itself.
“Keeping it going,” he says. “That’s my proudest achievement. It hasn’t always been easy. Markets change, situations change — you have to adapt and fight to keep it going.”
That resilience helped Airspace Solutions continue through industry shifts, economic challenges, and changing times.
