Balloon Fire

Balloon Fire is a Greek retailer and wholesaler of party supplies, balloons and fireworks, based in Patras. According to the company's own history page, it was founded in early 2001 by Andreas Tzelepis, initially decorating events with balloons in Patras. It then moved into fireworks and pyrotechnics — including firing displays at weddings and other events — and into wholesale selling of fireworks and balloons. The company describes strong customer acceptance of its services and a growing market share, presenting itself as a newer, fresher competitor in a market it characterizes as tired and complacent. Demand for its products led Balloon Fire into imports of balloons and decoration accessories from Italy, and subsequently of confetti cannons, piñatas, inflatable toys, Anagram balloons and Qualatex balloons from Canada, the United Kingdom and China. Wholesale customers grew markedly, and the company participated in major national trade fairs to expand its customer base and build trust. A notable milestone was an exclusive licensing agreement from Disney for party piñata products and kites for Greece, Cyprus and Malta, which the company says strengthened its profile and customer confidence. It also states that it obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification from a German body for consistent quality and safe handling and storage of fireworks. The official website presents Balloon Fire as a multi-category party and event supplier: fireworks, balloons, color powder, smoke products, advertising candy and Halloween items. It organizes products by occasion — baptism, wedding, bachelor/hen party, birth, party, inaugurations, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter fireworks and adult parties — and promotes seasonal lines such as wedding fireworks for 2026 and gender-reveal balloon ideas. The site advertises Leopard Fireworks in shot counts of 25, 36, 49, 64, 100 and 100z, and highlights trust signals including more than 5,300 reviews, ISO 9001 certification, top-rated eBay seller status and 25 years of operation. A B2B entry point offers reduced prices, immediate delivery and large stock for merchants and professionals. Balloon Fire operates primarily as an online e-shop and wholesale supplier, with a physical base in Patras and a customer reach that the company extends to Greece, Cyprus and Malta through its Disney licensing. It is a private company; no parent group or stock listing is indicated in the available evidence. Its positioning combines consumer-facing party retail with professional B2B supply, emphasizing quality certification, broad stock and occasion-based merchandising.

Balloon Fire was founded in early 2001 by Andreas Tzelepis, with its initial activity being the decoration of events with balloons in Patras, Greece. From that local event-decoration base, the company expanded into fireworks and pyrotechnics, including firing displays at weddings and other celebrations, and into the wholesale sale of fireworks and balloons. The company describes the market it entered as one in which established firms were tired and complacent, and presents itself as a newer entrant with fresh faces, original ideas and strong appetite for doing something different — a stance it credits with helping it gain a significant and continuously growing market share. As demand for its products grew, Balloon Fire moved into imports of balloons and decoration accessories from Italy. This was followed by imports of confetti cannons, piñatas, inflatable toys, Anagram balloons and Qualatex balloons from Canada, the United Kingdom and China. Wholesale customers increased impressively, and the company took part in many of the largest national trade exhibitions, which it says helped grow its customer list and build customer trust. A major commercial milestone was an exclusive licensing agreement from Disney for party piñata products and kites covering Greece, Cyprus and Malta. The company states that Disney's trust greatly helped its profile and, in turn, its customers' confidence. Another significant achievement was ISO 9001:2015 certification from a German certification body, which the company says covers consistent quality and consistent processes with the goal of safety in the use and storage of fireworks. Balloon Fire presents this certification as the highest available to a company in its field and claims it is a nationwide first, saying no other business in the sector had managed to be certified. By the time of the current official website, Balloon Fire operates as an online e-shop and wholesale supplier with a broad catalog spanning fireworks, balloons, color powder, smoke products, advertising candy and Halloween goods. The site merchandises by occasion — baptism, wedding, bachelor/hen party, birth, party, inaugurations, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter fireworks and adult parties — and promotes seasonal campaigns such as wedding fireworks for 2026 and gender-reveal balloon ideas. It advertises Leopard Fireworks in 25, 36, 49, 64, 100 and 100z shot counts, and displays trust signals including more than 5,300 reviews, ISO 9001 certification, top-rated eBay seller status and 25 years of operation. A dedicated B2B entry offers reduced prices, immediate delivery and large stock for merchants and professionals. The company remains private, with no parent group or stock listing indicated in the available evidence.

• 2001

  Balloon Fire founded in Patras by Andreas Tzelepis, initially decorating events with balloons.

• Expansion into fireworks and pyrotechnics, including firing displays at weddings and other events.

• Entry into wholesale selling of fireworks and balloons.

• Imports of balloons and decoration accessories from Italy, followed by confetti cannons, piñatas, inflatable toys, Anagram balloons and Qualatex balloons from Canada, the United Kingdom and China.

• Exclusive Disney licensing agreement for party piñata products and kites for Greece, Cyprus and Malta.

• ISO 9001:2015 certification from a German certification body.

Occasion-based party and fireworks retailer and wholesaler emphasizing quality certification, broad stock and B2B service.

• Fireworks

  Consumer and event fireworks, including wedding fireworks and Easter fireworks.

• Leopard Fireworks

  Fireworks line advertised in 25, 36, 49, 64, 100 and 100z shot counts.

• Balloons

  Balloons for all occasions, including gender-reveal ideas, Anagram balloons and Qualatex balloons.

• Party decorations

  Decoration accessories, piñatas, inflatable toys and related party items.

• Confetti cannons

  Confetti cannons imported for event celebrations.

• Color powder and smoke products

  Color powder and smoke products for parties and events.

• Advertising candy

  Advertising candy offered among the company's product categories.

• Halloween items

  Halloween-themed party products.

1. 1Πυροτεχνήματα & Μπαλόνια για Events | Balloon Fireballoon-fire.gr
2. 2Η Εταιρείαballoon-fire.gr
3. 3Πιστοποιημένη Επιχείρηση κατά ISO 9001-2015balloon-fire.gr
4. 4Balloon Firewikidata.org