What is "argonon"

n. any of the chemically inert gaseous elements of the helium group in the periodic table [syn: noble gas, inert gas]

Argonon is an independent media group founded in 2011 by CEO James Burstall, the CEO of Leopard Films. With offices in London, New York, Vancouver and Glasgow, Argonon was named the fourth biggest UK owner/consolidator in the Broadcast Indie Survey 2015.

The group produces and distributes factual, factual entertainment, documentary, reality, entertainment, arts, drama and children’s programming for various television networks and channels worldwide with a core focus on the UK, US and Canadian markets. The company has developed new ventures including Cash in the Attic Ltd to exploit programme content in the digital world and The Bridge, to drive production partnership opportunities between Asia and English-speaking countries.

The group, which includes twelve companies, saw a turnover of over £50m in 2014 (£30m UK ) and were named as the fastest growing UK indie group with a year on year growth in revenue of 150% from 2013 to 2014. Argonon are listed in the London Stock Exchange "1000 Companies To Inspire Britain 2016" report. Argonon is listed in the 2016 Sunday Times HSBC Track 200 as one of the UK's fastest growing private companies.