Toronto, Ontario, November 2019: Lowe-Martin received the Gold Award as Canada’s Most Environmentally Progressive Printing Company for the forth consecutive year at the Canadian Printing Awards Gala 2019 in Toronto.
Highlights of Lowe-Martin’s environmental program over the past year include:
- 6% reduction in electricity usage;
- 32% increase in the number of FSC certified print projects;
- 94% waste diversion rate;
- 10% reduction in water usage company wide;
- 84% of paper purchased is FSC certified.
Ward Griffin, President and CEO of Lowe-Martin said: “Receiving this award is a confirmation that we are on the right path. Our environmental efforts began more than 25 years ago. Each year, we’ve worked to make incremental improvements to strengthen the long-term sustainability of our company and our community. Environmental awareness is more than a program – it’s our way of doing business.”
Headquartered in Ottawa with additional facilities in Mississauga, Lowe-Martin provides innovative, integrated and progressive communication solutions that span a range of products and services including: sheetfed offset printing, digital printing, publication printing and subscription services; direct and multi-channel marketing; online ordering; mobile app development; direct mail, large format and security printing; extensive in-house pre-press and bindery services; e-business solutions; and warehousing and logistics. Lowe-Martin's focus on superior service, extraordinary performance and sustainable growth has earned recognition as one of North America's premier print providers.
For additional information about Lowe-Martin’s environmental programs, contact:
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Michael Casey |
Diane Turner |