CTI has been manufacturing metallized balloons since 1977 and was the first company to introduce and mass produce the product into the marketplace. Although others have entered the marketplace, CTI maintains its position as a leader in development, design, quality and innovation. CTI also manufactures a large selection of latex products, such as punchballs, twisties and waterbombs. CTI's latex is offered in a variety of colors (crystal, standard, metallic, pearl) and "all-around" printed designs. CTI products are sold in the United States and in over 30 other countries.