History

Allen Press has been operating in Lawrence, Kansas, since 1935 when Harold Allen, founder of the company, started a two-man print shop in the basement of a downtown bank building. The Press printed its first scientific journal in 1952, the Wilson Bulletin, an ornithological journal that we are still printing today. 
 
Since then, Allen Press, Inc. has grown to become a leading supplier of a broad array of integrated services for scholarly societies, professional associations, and corporations nationwide.  Currently, the company employs more than 300 people and provides services for more than 300 organizations. From our offices located in the geographical center of the country, we provide a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services in the broad areas of print, online, distribution, and publishing services.

Allen Press plays a vital role in the dissemination of knowledge and information by partnering with specialty organizations to promote their interests and to achieve their goals.

The company has built a national and international reputation for the unsurpassed quality of its more than 450 publications.  Our team is recognized nationally for excellence in printing, winning Gold Ink Awards year after year. Allen Press has set and surpassed the industry standards for Notch Perfect Binding; 300-line screen halftones; archival-quality; acid-free paper; and many other industry innovations.
 
The scholarly publications produced at our facility cover virtually every field of research—from archaeology and palaeontology to psychology and sociology, from medicine and the health services to botany and zoology.  The content that we deliver in print and online is used by leading professionals and libraries throughout the world. 
 
Allen Press remains a family-owned company, even today. That, coupled with our specialization in publications, ensures that your organization will receive personalized service and helpful advice on how best to produce your publication.