Port-A-Wall was a product inspired by a necessity. The inventors own a timeshare with only one bedroom, yet with two beds. As the family grew, the need for space and some level of privacy became quite apparent. After searching for a cost-effective and portable solution, they realized no such product existed that could do what they needed without considerable investment renovating space or room dividers that were too expensive and not travel-friendly. A need was born and the inventors set off to create a solution.
Like any invention, the first prototypes were not quite right. Some were too bulky, difficult to set up and simply did not travel well. After a few attempts, they created a design that was compact, lightweight, and easy to carry and travel with—and more affordable.
Friends and family saw other ways to use the portable wall and it soon became apparent they might actually have a legitimately great product. Competitively speaking, there were similar products, but nowhere near the price point, they could sell it at while still recognizing a nominal profit.
They decided to move ahead and embark on the patenting process to assure the product was secured. With patent in hand, the founders researched manufacturing organizations to choose one that would be able to produce the product in a way that it would remain cost-effective but keep the integrity of the product design intact. The objective was always to create a quality product that was affordable and so, to that end, they reviewed several options until they found a suitable match.
Though they released the product in 2003 with conventional direct efforts, the founders quickly realized they had to invest in some outbound marketing. A website was designed and they pursued advertising to align with potential buyers. With visibility, the company immediately saw growth and Port-A-Wall began to see success. Customers saw a much-needed product at an affordable price and the intended simple room divider started being used for a litany of unforeseen and creative uses: clinical screenings, offices, dorm rooms, events and so many more. The low-cost, transportability and easy-to-use and set up product became a perfect fit in many scenarios and environments.
Port-A-Wall continues to grow with founders who still run the family business today. The company strives to provide a quality, general-purpose room divider/privacy screen at a reasonable price for any customer.
These portable walls are a good solution for Hospitals and Healthcare facilities looking to create patient privacy in otherwise open indoor spaces. Healthcare workers can turn nearly any space into an impromptu triage center, clinic or testing center with no special tools or required labor.
I recommend this cost-effective solution as part of any medical preparedness planning as it is easily broken down and stored in a conveniently small carrying case for emergency use.
We have been impressed with your product and it has been a huge help in mobile COVID vaccine clinics!
Loved this!! Worked great & plan on using this again on our next trip.
Does a great job of giving a little privacy when your family is all on the same hotel room sleeping.
I have a special needs son who has a sleep disorder- we normally use a bulky tent but I saw this and thought it would be perfect (and able to bring on a plane for the future) company helped me about a LOT as I waited to order and they were kind enough to rush the order so I got it before our trip! This is lightweight, easy to put together, a large and dark- perfect. Great product, I will order another over the summer so I can create 2 “walls” for my son 🙂
Perfectly made and wonderful customer service! we got these to divide sections in our salon for facials for extra privacy and they are perfect !
These are great! I bought one last year and three this year. We use them for immunization clinics. They are light for traveling and easy to put together and breakdown. Exactly what I was looking for.
I have been ordering Port A Wall’s for a long time now! I have always loved the customer service. Fast and efficient! They are light in weight and easy to put up! Thank you from Healthworks!!
We utilize this product often during our business trips. Creates a great sense of privacy in our shared rooms. We have also used this product as a back drop as a selfie stations during family events, partitioned space when family is staying with us, as well as back drops for trade show booths.
So easy and fast to put up and down. Great product
Ray’s children nicknamed him MacGyver because he could fix or come up with a solution to just about anything. While planning a vacation with his daughter Amy and husband, Ray came up with a portable wall to put up between the beds. The “portable wall” or “privacy wall” became an idea that their daughter Amy encouraged Ray to explore for production and sell to others. The Port-A-Wall concept was born.
Ray’s son, Darren was instrumental in helping him get the business up and running. Darren played a key role in working with Ray to take the privacy wall from concept, to design and production. He also assisted with the website concept to bring sales across the internet.
After receiving a patent Ray and Karen filled their garage with Port-A-Walls and began selling them.
Sales flourish as many schools, hospitals, families on vacation, health screening organizations use the Port-A-Wall for privacy walls.
Ray hired his Daughter Amy in 2010 to learn the business and take over the daily operations.
