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AirBrands History
Leading the Industry since 1962
The original "cold-air" balloons go into production, a full thirteen years before anyone else begins to compete. Dynamic Displays leads the way. Research and development makes Dynamic Displays the industry leader in cutting edge design, color testing and fabric development.
Acknowledged as the inventor of the cold-air inflatable, Jim Thomson was the first man to put a fan to fabric, eliminating many of the problems associated with the original heavy rubber balloons. Thomson, the founder of Dynamic Displays, has been recognized by the Inflatable Advertising Dealers Association as the father of the cold air inflatable, and was inducted into their industry Hall of Fame in 2000.
Jim retired in 2002 at the age of 70 following 40 years of tremendous contributions to the festivals and events industry in Ontario and around the world. Dynamic Displays’ tradition of creativity is still alive today under the direction of Jim’s youngest son, Stephen Thomson. Thomson began working with his father right out of college in 1991. He worked in the production and design departments, managed the night shift and was Director of Operations for six years before taking the helm as president in 2003.
We owe our phenomenal growth to the dedicated group of designers, artists, assemblers and visionaries who have made AirBrands stand out from the crowd. We thank God for their dedication and loyalty. An outstanding team!
Jim was inducted into the IFEA Hall of Fame in 2004. According to the Inflatable Advertising Dealers Association (IADA), Thomson was using permanent fans on balloons thirteen years before his nearest competitor, which earned him a designation by the IADA as “Grandfather to the Industry.” Thomson was also inducted into the IADA Hall of Fame in 2001 and into the Ontario Festivals Association Hall of Fame in 2002.
Dynamic Displays still setting the standard, becomes AirBrands Event & Marketing Group. In constant demand by hollywood studios, the Superbowl, Disney, parades, event planners, brand promoters, corporate sponsors... and clients just like you! Inflate your image today!
The Olympic Closing Ceremonies poked fun at a lot of stereotypically Canadian traits, featuring several inflatable beavers, among other home-cooked Canadian icons, like a couple of good-natured flying moose and a whole posse of mounties. Dynamic Displays made the inflatable beavers, Mounties and moose along with the hockey players.
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