Gardena, CA - Southwest Offset Printing, one of the nation's leading privately-owned printing companies, announced today that it has been recognized by its client, Financial Times, Ltd., as the longest continuous print partner in its worldwide publishing platform.

According to Financial Times Global Operations Director Doug Morrow, "Since 1995, Southwest Offset Printing (SOP) has consistently been printing and packaging the Financial Times on time, on budget and with superior quality.  Not only have they been printing the Financial Times longer than any of our other global sites; SOP is continuously finding ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.  This family-owned operation understands the importance of relationships at all levels and we are very proud to be a part of the SOP family."

Citing the company's extensive experience as a contract manufacturer for major publishers, SOP Executive Vice President Ryan McDonald added "It is we who should thank Doug Morrow and the Financial Times team for the opportunity to be of service.  Business relationships such as we enjoy with them are rare these days, and it has been both an honor and a pleasure to work with them."