Universal Friction Products (formerly Raymark Industries) Manheim, Pennsylvania The Road to Reuse ~~~ Raymark Industries operated on the site since 1908 where plant operations manufactured automotive brake linings, clutch facings, and other products for the automotive industry. Additionally, Raymark Industries operated a RCRA regulated hazardous waste landfill until 1996 when ordered by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court to close the facility in accordance to a PADEP-approved Closure Plan. Raymark Industries attempted to complete closure of the landfill through March 1998 when the company declared bankruptcy The PADEP Waste Management Program oversaw the closure of the landfill with assistance from EPA. EPA distributed funds from the Raymark trust fund, a requirement under RCRA to assure proper closure and groundwater monitoring. The property was entered in the Pennsylvania Act II Land Recycling Program where the property was ultimately purchased by the Phoenix Group. The Phoenix Group signed a Consent Order and Agreement with PADEP in January 2001 to implement the post-closure plan for the RCR-regulated landfill and Approximate total acres and current use Approximate Acres in Reuse: 10 Current Use: Business center achieve PA Act II standards for most of the property. The Phoenix Group restricted the future use of the land to non-residential scenarios only, and the groundwater to non- potable uses. In April 2005, EPA RCRA determined that the Human Health Exposures Under Control Environmental Indicator was met. The property is now the Greentree Business Center. While environmental monitoring continues at portions of the site, much of the site has been put back into productive use. The Phoenix Group, Manheim Borough, and the Manheim Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC) continue to work on developing the Business Center. Several new businesses already are on site. Tenants include: Garden Spot Electric, Amish Country Gazebos, Mid-Atlantic Equipment Gropu, AAA Recon, Adcock Brothers, Inc., Charter Truck, Hi Tech Concrete Coatings, Jake's Recon, Jaz Detail, Manheim Quality Care, Mels Martin Design, Outlaw Paintball, Pro Fab Associates, and at least four other businesses. Currently, there are approximately 150 employees on site, with the aim to bring more than 500 to the site when the development is complete. Redevelopment achievements also include designating the property as part of the Keystone Opportunity Zone, which offers tax abatement incentives. As well, the property received significant public financing support throughout the cleanup and redevelopment. In November 2005, the Manheim Area Economic Development Corporation received more than $9 million ($4 million grant / $5 million loan) for the redevelopment of the Greentree Business Center. The funds were used for environmental remediation, demolition, storm water management, and renovations of the site. M, www, epa-.jrov/rea3wcmd/correctiveaction.htm For More Information EPA Region 3 Contact: Linda Matyskiela, (215) 814-3420, matyskiela.linda@epa.gov ------- |