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.”

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