Allen Wayne Ltd. Receives 'Environmental Excellence Award'
for Eco-Friendly Printing Processes

Chantilly, VA (September 14, 2009) Citing its commitment to sustainable and recyclable papers and clean chemical processes, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors honored Allen Wayne Ltd., a Chantilly-based design, graphics, printing and website services company, with its 2009 Environmental Excellence Award.

The annual award, which was first given in 2000, "recognizes county residents, organizations, businesses and county employees who unselfishly dedicate time, energy and expertise for the betterment of the environment in support of countrywide environmental goals and initiatives." Allen Wayne is only the third business to receive the award.

"Identifying, investing in and implementing the most environmentally friendly printing process possible has been a very rewarding challenge for our company," says Roland Owens, president of Allen Wayne, Ltd. "We have made a strong effort to educate our clients in the public and private sectors on the benefits of using paper from socially, economically and ecologically accredited forests, Eco-Smart soy-based inks and chemical-free printing plates. We’re proud that Fairfax County values and shares our commitment."

The company, which also uses eco-friendly press cleaning solutions through a partnership with Tower Products, Inc. and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved paper as its house stock, has been recognized within the printing industry as a leader in environmentally responsible business practices.'

Founded in 1946, Allen Wayne Ltd is a veteran-owned, Small Disadvantaged business that employees thirteen designers and technicians. In addition to several Fairfax County government agencies, its clients include the Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, AARP, Department of the Navy, Department of Veterans Affairs, National Retail Federation, Fish and Wildlife Association, American Apparel and Footwear Association, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Department of Health and Human Services, Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Geological Survey.