Pioneer Balloon Company
ManufacturingKansas, United States201-500 Employees
Pioneer Balloon Company is a mid-sized manufacturer founded in 1917 as Pioneer Rubber Company and based in Wichita, Kansas. It has grown into a global provider of balloons and related products for a diversified customer base, with a strong emphasis on service and quality. From its primary distribution facility in El Dorado, Kansas, the company ships balloons and balloon-related items to more than 120 countries and produces the Qualatex Microfoil balloons, while also serving as the domestic printer for latex balloons. Latex production operates at plants in Dallas, Texas; Ashland, Ohio; Hamilton, Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico, with a headquarters in Wichita and affiliates in Hamilton, Canada; Bishop Stortford, United Kingdom; Puebla, Mexico; and Brookvale, Australia. The organization stresses commitments to quality, innovation, and employee development as it serves its markets and communities. In 2022, Pioneer Worldwide announced a plan to develop a pathway for recycling latex waste and to offer latex balloon recycling to customers.