XL and ALON announce name change to XLA

Rebranding Reflects Increased Capabilities, Focus on Excellence for Government Services Provider

MCLEAN, VA — October 8, 2012 —  Government services providers XL Inc. and ALON, Inc., which merged in April, 2012, today announced a name change to XLA.  The new name debuted at company-wide meetings, along with a redesigned brand, logo, website, and tag line, Excellence Always.

CEO Lloyd Mustin said, “We are excited to come together today under a distinctive new name, XLA.  The brand is a melding of two great company names and signifies the smooth transition to a new company culture in the six months since our merger.  Our customers should continue to expect outstanding work from XLA as we move forward under our new banner.”

The two companies together have nearly 30 years of experience assisting more than 25 U.S. federal agencies with procuring goods and services, managing programs, and deploying highly skilled people to specialized positions.

Bill Weber, President, added, “Both companies have long been committed to delivering the highest quality service and work ethic, so it is fitting that XLA will be identified with the phrase Excellence Always. That is the ideal on which we are building our reputation, and we intend to live up to those words.”

About XLA
XLA is a leading, award-winning government services provider focused on global initiatives across a diverse range of federal agencies.  The company provides contracts and acquisition support that helps government agencies procure goods and services and manage grants through all phases of their lifecycles, and delivers office support for program management, capital planning, investing and financial management services.   XLA also deploys highly specialized personnel to support internationally-focused federal agencies with information assurance, security services, and IT and engineering solutions.  For more information, please visit www.xla.com.