IMTS Unveils 2016 Hot Air Balloon
The 2008 balloon recently completed a farewell tour.
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) has debuted its latest hot air balloon showcasing the new IMTS logo and brand colors of neon green and royal blue. The balloon has served as an icon of the show since 2004.
The event takes place September 7-12 in Chicago, Illinois’ McCormick Place.
The first IMTS balloon made its inaugural flight in 2004 with a purple design, and the second version in 2008 with an orange and ribbon striped scheme. The balloons have participated in balloon festivals and tours around the United States. The 2008 balloon recently completed its farewell tour.
Peter R. Eelman, vice president, exhibition and communications for AMT — The Association For Manufacturing Technology, says, “For the past 12 years, a conservative estimated 2.5 million people have seen the IMTS balloons in both public and private events, and numerous more have seen the balloons on TV broadcasts, Web, print media and on the wall of countless manufacturing plants by means of the IMTS balloon calendar. The IMTS balloon remains an integral part of the show in Chicago, but also extends our brand well beyond the six days of the show.”
All three IMTS balloons were made by the Lindstrand Balloons (Galena, Illinois).
See a video of the balloon’s unveiling below.
