Our Story
DA International Group (DAI) was founded 35 years ago with a $5,000 loan and one big idea: to help bring other people’s ideas to life through custom product design and manufacturing.
Our founder and President, Dave, started in a small Seattle workspace, printing on film cassettes and printing on the first stainless-steel mugs for Starbucks, Tully’s, and other iconic coffee brands. What began as a one-person operation has evolved into a global custom product development company with offices in the U.S. and Asia, a 10,000 sq ft warehouse, and a portfolio of over 6,000 unique products. Over the past 35 years, we’ve manufactured and shipped hundreds of millions of units worldwide, generating millions in retail sales.
Today, DA International Group (DAI) is a trusted leader in custom product manufacturing. Dave still works directly with clients, bringing his experience and passion to every project.
From a $5K Loan to 35+ Years of Product Innovation
DA International Group (DAI) runs on global time. With teams in Seattle and Shenzhen, we operate 24/7 to keep your product moving forward.
Our international structure allows us to manage every detail of the product manufacturing process while ensuring fast communication, factory oversight, and fewer production delays. From sourcing to shipping, we keep things moving so you can stay focused on your next steps.
Our Mission
To bring bold, innovative ideas to life through high-quality custom product design and development, built on trust, precision, and long-term partnerships.
Our Values
- Innovation: We help shape markets by thinking creatively and solving problems.
- Quality: Every product meets high standards from prototype to production.
- Customer Commitment: We treat every idea like it’s our own.
- Problem Solving: No challenge is too complex to figure out.
- Relationships: We build partnerships, not transactions.
DA International Group (DAI) is powered by a team of professionals who live and breathe custom product development. From engineers to project managers, many team members have been with DA International Group (DAI) for over a decade, helping clients take their ideas from concept to reality.
Over the past three decades, we’ve partnered with startups, entrepreneurs, and global brands to develop innovative products for a wide range of industries.
Our team is ready to help you bring it to life. Let’s start building your vision today.
