--- title: B&B’s Explosive Growth Continues description: Bradford & Bigelow’s explosive growth continues with new HP inkjet, Muller Martini finishing, a second Manroland press, and 100,000 sqft of added capacity. image: https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/hubfs/3-700x441.png --- [Skip to Content](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/whats-new/bbs-explosive-growth-continues#body) **[InSite Login](https://insite.bradford-bigelow.com/PortalSite/) *•* [Customer Portal](http://portal.bradford-bigelow.com/) *•* [Request a Quote](https://resources.bradford-bigelow.com/quote)** [![BB-Logo](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BB-Logo.png?width=250&height=67&name=BB-Logo.png "BB-Logo")](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/) Toggle Menu - Who We Are Toggle children for Who We Are - [The B&B Story](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/the-bb-story) - [Meet the Team](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/meet-the-team) - [Build a Career](https://careers.bradford-bigelow.com) - [What's New](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/whats-new) - Printing Toggle children for Printing - [Long-Run 4-Color Printing](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/manroland) - [Long-Run 1 and 2-Color Printing](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/timson) - [Medium Run 4-Color Printing](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/hp) - [Short Run 4-Color Printing](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/screens) - Finishing & Logistics Toggle children for Finishing & Logistics - [Binding Styles](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/binding-styles) - [Warehousing & Fulfillment](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/warehousing-fulfillment) - Quality & Sustainability Toggle children for Quality & Sustainability - [Leading Quality Solutions](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/leading-quality-solutions) - [ISO 9001:2015](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/iso-9001) - [G7 Master](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/g7-master) - [Environmental Initiatives](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/environmental-initiatives) - [FSC & SFI](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/fsc-sfi) - Resources Toggle children for Resources - [Ink, Insight & Impact Blog](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/blog) - [Publisher Resource Center](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/publisher-resource-center) - Open Search Search Submit Search - [Get In Touch](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/contact) [back to blog](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/whats-new) [Around the Plant](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/whats-new/topic/around-the-plant) # B&B’s Explosive Growth Continues Read Time **2 mins** ![](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/hubfs/3-700x441.png) B&B’s Explosive Growth Continues 1:45 “The last couple of years have been surreal and exhausting with the COVID-19 Pandemic, paper shortages, supply chain issues and now the Ukraine tragedy” commented John Galligan, B&B President. However, these conditions have also created opportunities and thanks to our dedicated team members and loyal, long-term clients, B&B has launched another major expansion program to meet client demand and provide better career opportunities for their talented ISO 9001:2015 trained workforce. With the addition of the HP T490 HD PageWide Inkjet Press / MM Sigma Line, a MM Alegro Perfect Binding line, a second Manroland 48 Page 4c web press by year end, and 100,000 square feet of additional space in nearby Newton, NH for their warehousing and distribution clients, B&B is meeting market demand and increasing capacity by $35M+ for their loyal long-term clients. “Our market focus remains the same at B&B” commented, Karl Shearer, SVP of Sales, “to be the best-in- class supplier for 8.5×11, 1-4 color product in North America.” ![](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Newton-300x167-1.png?width=341&height=190&name=Newton-300x167-1.png)Andy Fetherman, President of Muller Martini, a 25+ year bindery partner with B&B, stated “the growth of B&B is truly remarkable and it is an honor to be part of this great success story.” Vahaaj Khan, National Sales Manager of HP Inc echoed similar thoughts – “HP Inc is delighted to become a significant vendor to B&B. The Print Platform Rick Dunn, EVP and the B&B Team have put together for the 8.5×11 book business is truly top notch and the HP T490 HD PageWide Inkjet Press and Sigma Line will definitely be a great addition to the B&B Platform and their clients.” ## Partner with a company built for growth [Get Started](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/quote) ![](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/hubfs/EK%20Headshot%20yellow%20bg.png) [mailto:](mailto:) ##### Emily Kotecki Emily is the Marketing Manager at Bradford & Bigelow, where she leads brand strategy and content development that helps publishers navigate the world of print and fulfillment. 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