History

 
Chronology of Prolloon Balloons
1960
 
Establishment of “Tianlun Chemical Industry LLC” (Prolloon’s original company),
founded by Mr. LU Wutong
 

 

1963
 
Company reorganization, name changed to “Tailloon (Prolloon) Chemical Industry LLC,” with general manager Mr. YOU Rongchang.
 

 

1965
 
Prolloon turns from loss to profit and becomes an industrial leader. Prolloon wins the Taiwanese award for outstanding overseas sales and maintains its leading position for several years.
 

 

1970
 
With more than 150 employees, this is the most flourishing period for the business.
 

 

1975
 
Published the first Taiwanese balloon catalog, with the world’s first 1:1 scale designs.
 

 

1980
 
With the establishment of the Taichung Tanzi Export Processing Zone, Prolloon faced a predicament in recruiting workers and began planning automated production.
 

 

1981
 
Began to participate in the Taipei International Toy Convention, Stationery and Gift Exhibition; actively expanded foreign trade.
 

 

1983
 
Balloon factory achieved half-automated machine production.
 

 

1991
 
Began to participate in foreign conventions (gift and toy conventions in Germany and Hong Kong).
 

 

1993
 
Prolloon Balloons becomes Taiwan’s only balloon production factory.
 

 

1997
 
Began to actively invest in research and development for fully-automated production. On July 7th, changed name to “Tailloon (Prolloon) Balloon Industry LLC.
 

 

1999
 
First successful implementation of fully-automated machine research and development.
 

 

2003
 
On Prolloon’s 43rd year celebration, dealers were allowed to observe the balloon manufacturing process for the first time.
 

 

2004
 
Initial idea to open the balloon museum.
 

 

2006
 
Prolloon bestowed Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industrial
 

 

2008
 
“Taiwan Balloon Museum” and “Balloon Factory Tour” opened to visitors at the end of the year.balloons factory
 

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