HANCOCK, MARYLAND & EVOLVE

It is a story with a good ending that is just beginning.

Hancock, Maryland grows it's own economy with a bit of local economic gardening.

Mayor Dan Murphy welcomes everyone attending the ceremony for Evolve Composites, Inc. Town and Evolve officials along with about 50 others were on hand to celebrate and welcome Evolve to Hancock. The plant will be occupied on October 1, 2011 by Evolve.

Mayor Murphy told the story of how the plant was acquired thanks to Stanley E. Fulton and the many hours provided by volunteers to help find a tenant for the building. Murphy went on to name each person while the crowd applauded for each and every person that helped bring success to the efforts to recruit an industry.

Evolve Composite, Inc. CEO Martin Bristow tells about his very positive experience dealing with the Town while deciding to locate his new plant in Hancock. He outlined Evolves plans and his projections for jobs once the plant is up and running.

Hancock's Mayor Dan Murphy (left) and CEO Martin Bristow (right) with Evolve serve up some cake to the crowd of visitors that came to the plant for the welcoming ceremony.

Downtown Hancock, Maryland Welcomes Evolve Composites, Inc.

Local downtown merchants displayed signs to welcome Evolve Composites, Inc. on September 1, 2011 to the Stanley E. Fulton Manufacturing Complex. A welcoming ceremony was held with the officials of Evolve at the complex. Over 50 visitors were on hand to welcome the new company to Hancock.

Press Release - August 26, 2011 - Town of Hancock, Maryland, USA

Mayor Dan Murphy and Town Council members are planning a welcome celebration on Thursday, September 1st, 2011 starting at 1:00 PM for Evolve Composites, Inc. The welcoming ceremony will be held at the Stanley E. Fulton Manufacturing Complex, the former Fleetwood Plant, located on South Street.

Evolve Composites, Inc. will be leasing the plant starting in October as their newest manufacturing facility. Evolve plans to make substantial improvements to the plant so that they can begin manufacturing in early 2012. Evolve CEO Martin Bristow and other Evolve Composites, Inc. top officers will be on hand for the ceremony.

The welcome ceremony for Evolve Composites, Inc. is open to the public. Invitations have been sent out to individuals and officials that have helped Hancock secure new jobs for the region.
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The Mayor and Council
of the
Town of Hancock
Maryland

Wish to celebrate and welcome

Evolve Composites, Inc.
to the
Town of Hancock,
Washington County, Maryland, USA

September 1st, 2011
1:00 PM
The Stanley E. Fulton manufacturing Complex
35 South Street
Hancock, Maryland 21750
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For more information about the Stanley E. Fulton Manufacturing Complex go to:

http://jobs-growth-innovation.blogspot.com/

For more information about the town of Hancock, Maryland go to:

http://www.hancockmaryland.com/government.html

For more information about Evolve Composites, Inc go to:

http://www.evolvecomposites.com.au/

For directions to the Stanley e. Fulton industrial facility click on this link:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=35+South+St,+Hancock,+MD+21750&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.701751,86.220703&vpsrc=0&t=h&z=16

Stephen M. Gyurisin

smgyurisin@advanceplanningassociates.com

On Behalf of the Mayor and Council Hancock, Maryland
126 West High Street, Hancock, MD 21750

301-678-5622

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Press Release

Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Subject: Economic Development Announcement

Town of Hancock, Maryland

Office of Mayor Daniel A. Murphy

Mayor Daniel A. Murphy Announces 60 New Jobs in the Town of Hancock, Maryland

Evolve Composites, Inc. to invest and expand into the Stanley E. Fulton Industrial Complex Site located in the Town of Hancock, Maryland

HANCOCK, MARYLAND – Mayor Daniel Murphy today announced that Evolve Composites, Inc. a manufacturer and supplier of innovative Polymer Plastic Products and Evo-Crete lightweight precast concrete products will locate its newest manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters in the Town of Hancock, Maryland. Evolve Composites, Inc. plans to create 60 new jobs within the next three years.

Speaking about today's announcement, Mayor Murphy said, "Evolve Composites, Inc. chose Hancock because of our people, our location and the facility we have to accommodate industry. We have a talented, dedicated and hard working workforce here in the region. We have excellent transportation in every direction; and, we have the Stanley E. Fulton Industrial Complex Site that was provided to the Town by Mr. Fulton to help bring manufacturing jobs here. We know our people made the difference. We are pleased that Evolve Composites, Inc. decided to locate in Hancock and the State of Maryland, rather than another location. This is a major positive signal for our Town and reinforces our community goal as well as the attributes of our people and area. We know that the path of success for our community is when manufacturing groups like Evolve Composites, Inc. invests here to create jobs for our citizens. Evolve Composites, Inc. will provide a significant investment over the long haul, which will allow for updating the facility and starting production soon to accommodate the company's needs. The addition of 60 new jobs is tremendous news for us."

"It is a pleasure to see an environmentally conscience company like Evolve locate here with plans to continue to grow," said Dave Smith, Hancock’s Town Manager. "In the past five years Evolve Composites, Inc. has seen growth on the global scale - a true feat in these challenging economic times. This company will provide new employment opportunities for our area which will help bring business our community as well as our downtown stores and restaurants."

Evolve Composites, Inc. is a dynamic organization with a primary focus on the development of quality innovative products to provide value-added solutions to the end user. The rapid growth of the organization on the global stage over the past 5 years required a name change from Polyslab International to Evolve Composites. This reflects the direction of the business and allows the reputable Polyslab name to join the rapidly expanding Evolve product and brand portfolios. Evolve manufactures and supplies HVAC Condenser Pads, HandiBlock lightweight deck piers, Polyslab irrigation and pool pump covers and Sinkpal drain guards. Evolve currently has manufacturing facilities in Alabama and Florida.

"This major expansion represents another significant step on our journey of solid growth," said Martin Bristow, Evolve Composites, Inc., and CEO. "Partnering with the Town of Hancock to make this happen enables our ongoing commitment to everything we do for our customers, owners, and employees. We look forward to working with the Town, the State of Maryland and the communities of the surrounding region."

The 110,000 square foot former manufacturing facility on 22 acres was donated to the Town by Mr. Stanley E. Fulton to bring manufacturing jobs locally. The facility and site were named in honor Mr. Fulton’s generosity to its citizens. The Town owns and manages the facility. Recently Hancock was awarded $600,000 of Maryland’s CDBG funds to help upgrade the site and buildings. The Town plans to work with Evolve Composites, Inc. to make improvements to the facility for production to begin in early 2012. The Town and Evolve Composites, Inc. will work with Governor Martin O’Malley’s office to secure additional help with business assistance, job creation incentives and additional economic development assistance for the Town and surrounding region.

Mayor Murphy, Town Manager Smith and Stephen M. Gyurisin of Advance Planning Associates, LC worked with CEO Martin Bristow and other company executives to secure a long-term agreement. "Evolve Composites, Inc. found that we are a perfect match, they want to be a good corporate citizen and we look forward to the company's sustained growth in the years ahead," said Mayor Murphy. "The Town is fortunate to have this quality manufacturing company committed to job creation and we are pleased that we could partner with Evolve Composites, Inc. to secure a better economic future for our citizens.

For more information about Evolve Composites, Inc. visit: http://www.evolvecomposites.com/

For more information about the Town of Hancock, Maryland visit: http://hancockmd.com/



Stephen M. Gyurisin
smgyurisin@advanceplanningassociates.com
Direct: 540-336-7357

On behalf of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Hancock, Maryland
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Job Fair

Friday, May 21, 2010 is the day for the job fair at the Stanley Fulton Industrial Complex (formerly Fleetwood) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. About 17 employers will be at the fair, coordinated by One Stop Job Center from Hagerstown. No reservations are necessary.

Stanley E. Fulton Complex - Jobs Arrive

Cabinetmaker moving to former Fleetwood building in Hancock


Hagerstown Morning Herald - Hagerstown, Maryland, USA

By TIM SHEA
tims@herald-mail.com
March 12, 2009

HANCOCK, MARYLAND, USA
Mayor Daniel A. Murphy said Thursday that a high-end cabinetmaker has agreed to become the first tenant...

http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=218730&format=html

It's all about jobs not just about leasing space...

The Stanley E. Fulton project in Hancock, Maryland, USA is about job creation. The Town of Hancock is the historic transportation "hub" of a three-state region with a great workforce and excellent transportation.

What does your company need? Let us provide the initial due diligence report for your Board of Directors or investors.

Bring jobs to the Stanley E. Fulton complex. Why? Because jobs are the basis for our project - your lease may be adjusted based upon jobs if you can make a long-term committment with the citizens of the town and the three-state region.

Bring your company and jobs.

Let's do business!