Michael Githens

Pioneer Balloon Company

Founded in 1917, as Pioneer Rubber Company, Pioneer has grown from a manufacturer of dipped latex products to a worldwide organization that provides innovative product solutions to a diversified customer base. From its primary distribution facility located in El Dorado, Kansas, Pioneer ships its balloons and balloon related products to over 120 different countries. El Dorado also manufactures the Qualatex Microfoil balloons and is the domestic printing facility for latex balloons as well as a myriad of other balloon related products. Pioneer's latex manufacturing plants are located in Dallas, Texas; Ashland, Ohio; Hamilton, Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico. These people as well as those located at the company's worldwide headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, form a team of dedicated people who understand that customers and customer service is paramount to Pioneer's overall well being and success. This belief is shared by the other Pioneer affiliates in Hamilton, Canada; Bishop Stortford, United Kingdom; Puebla, Mexico; and Brookvale, Australia. Pioneer Balloon Company is an organization of dedicated people committed to unsurpassed quality, innovation, excellence, and value in everything we do. We are committed to progressive people management, and to the personal growth of all our employees. We are committed to leadership in our markets, our industries, and our communities. As a result of our commitments, we know we will make tomorrow different and better than today