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to the multitudes—or masses—
each time balloons are inflated
and displayed,” he says.
The company continues to
perfect its product and processes.
This year, it is touting a new
Suprafoil™ material for its Qualatex
Microfoil® balloons, which, when
inflated with helium, float for 30
days, making theman evenmore
cost-effective signage solution.
The company has also added both
indoor and outdoor products that
help promote businesses and
events in a big bold way, including
flags, tents, table covers and
indoor banner systems. “These
are all designed to complement
our core balloon product and
provide a one-stop solution for
our distributors,” adds Jenkins.
“We will continue to expand that
product offering, as well.”
Pioneer kicked off its year-long
celebration at this year’s PPAI Expo
in Las Vegas, but that was just the
beginning. “We will have a large,
more formal 100th anniversary
event at our Wichita, Kansas,
headquarters in September, along
with amilestone planningmeeting
that will include our international
teams fromacross the globe,”
he says. “Company-wide we
are celebrating our history and
accomplishments, but are also
taking a fresh look forward to the
next 100 years.”
Julie Richie is
associate editor for PPB.
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