About Us
Our Mission
To provide our customers with the highest quality recognition products that will forever mark the special moments in their lives.
History
In 1913, Lloyd Garfield Balfour took notice of the expanding number of students enrolling in college, and the growing popularity of sororities and fraternities. He saw a unique opportunity, and began Balfour, a company that manufactured and distributed high-quality fraternity and sorority jewelry to college campuses across the country.
During WWI, we were called upon to produce military insignia for the U.S. Armed Forces. After the War, we developed new product lines including high school and college rings, pins, commercial insignia, stationery, diplomas and awards. Because of these new products, we were more than ready to take advantage of increases in school populations after the second World War. We also took notice in the growth of American business, and created a market for employee achievement and recognition products.
Pittsburgh Balfour has been a family owned and operated business since the 1960's. Three generations later we are proud to be servicing more students in Western Pennsylvania than ever. We think of ourselves not just as a vendor, but as a Partner in Education.