Pioneer Acquires Northstar Balloons

Leading party giant Pioneer Balloon Company has announced its recent acquisition of popular trend-focused balloon business Northstar Balloons.

The announcement was made last Friday, 27 October 2017, when a press release was made public on the Facebook pages of both companies.

The statement read: “Pioneer Balloon Company and Northstar Balloons LLC today announced they have reached an agreement under which Pioneer has taken over Northstar’s balloon business. The companies will be working with customers to achieve a smooth transfer of business and timelines for the transition will soon be announced. For now, Northstar customers will continue to place orders as they have in the past.”

Ted A. Vlamis, president of Pioneer, said he was; “excited to be adding Northstar’s products and capabilities to the Pioneer family. They have developed a unique product personality and sharp sense for trends, and their line further strengthens our complete product offering. We’re looking forward to partnering with Northstar’s customers to mutually grow the balloon business.”

“It has been my greatest privilege and honour to spend the last ten years with our team, building the Northstar brand,” said Nico Wyrobek, Northstar’s ceo.

“Pioneer brings well-established manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and sales support and sophistication to support its continued development,” she continued. “I am extremely confident that the Pioneer team will be good shepherds of the Northstar brand, and I look forward to watching its growth in the years to come.”

Marie Gransbury, managing director of Pioneer Europe, said: “We are delighted by this exciting news, and look forward to sharing further updates with all our customers over the coming days.”

MORE NEWS
Copy of Progressive Preschool featured image (79)
 
Four day celebrations have been announced to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in the UK....
Copy of Progressive Preschool featured image (77)
 
Oppo Merchandise Group has announced that Sander Visser is returning as its new key account manager Europe....
Copy of Progressive Preschool featured image (76)
 
Renowned French partyware company, Chaks is launching a Bangoberry collection, the latest brand from Santoro. ...
Copy of Progressive Preschool featured image (75)
 
Total retail footfall on Mother's Day increased 7.3% year-on-year with shopper numbers up 13.1% on Saturday 29 March....
Copy of Progressive Preschool featured image (74)
 
As Party City's bankruptcy proceedings continue, the company has closed its Amscan distribution centre....
Copy of Progressive Preschool featured image (71)
 
Brand Licensing Europe exhibitors are invited to show support by donating product samples from their stands in October. ...
Get the latest news sent to your inbox
Subscribe to our daily newsletter