by Kathi Leiden | Jan 17, 2018 | CO2
CO2 safety is critically important, especially when it comes to your business and people. Consult this guide for the proper handling and storage. That fun, bubbly gas that produces so many of the beverages that we love also comes with some not-so-fun consequences....
by Kathi Leiden | Jan 3, 2018 | Helium Uses
Did you know that our southern borders are patrolled every minute of every day by unmanned balloon ships called helium aerostats? What you always see guarding our borders in the movies are highly advanced or futuristic satellite imagery, guards in trucks, or high tech...
by Kathi Leiden | Dec 28, 2017 | Helium News
As 2018 looms over the horizon, we’ll take a quick look back at the top helium news in 2017 — and there were some huge stories. It’s like a scene from Twister. Special storm-proof helium balloons were designed to deliver sensors into the heart of...
by Kathi Leiden | Dec 20, 2017 | Helium, Helium Uses
Helium stratollites — giant balloons outfitted with surveillance equipment could be a new reality in our skies. In fact, it’s already started. In March of 2016, we brought you a story about a fascinating new luxury from an innovative company. Helium...
by Kathi Leiden | Dec 15, 2017 | CO2
You probably know a thing or two about carbon dioxide, but we’d bet this list will surprise you! Here are 6 interesting uses for CO2. 1. Uses for CO2 — Beer The carbonation in your beer comes from the addition of CO2. Sometimes referred to as “dispense...
by Kathi Leiden | Dec 8, 2017 | Helium News, Helium Science
It’s quite possibly the most unbelievable and incredible helium balloon launch on Earth, and it’s happening in just two days! Nearly a year ago, we wrote about a NASA helium balloon launch, which was a project to test and advance the capabilities of...
by Kathi Leiden | Nov 30, 2017 | Helium, Helium Uses
Want your helium tank to last as much as 40% longer? Here’s a secret — use a helium air mixer instead of your normal regulator. OK, so you may know that we are the expert helium provider, which is how we pay our own bills and feed our children’s...
by Kathi Leiden | Nov 16, 2017 | Helium, Helium Stunts
Macy’s parade turns 91 this year, but did you know that in the early years, the giant Thanksgiving helium balloons were released to the air? The birth of Thanksgiving helium balloons The trademark Thanksgiving helium balloons of the annual parade that...
by Kathi Leiden | Nov 10, 2017 | Helium, Helium Stunts
Macy’s helium balloons are the icons of the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the company has four new characters planned for 2017. The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade hits its 91st year this year and the company has leaked some early information on this...
by Kathi Leiden | Nov 2, 2017 | Helium
Zephyr’s fourth annual Balloon Drop took us to University Hospital’s Cancer Center and the Haven Center, where we did our very best to bring a little joy to people going through tough times. Every year, members of the Zephyr staff spend a day...
