For immediate release
August 2002

Contact: Cheri Baker, Ruppert Companies 301/482-0300

One Year after Initial Groundbreaking Stanford Continues Strong

Frederick, MD - Lot sales continue at a steady pace at Stanford Business Park with ten of the eighteen lots now sold and one additional under contract. Located just ten minutes outside Frederick City limits, at the intersection of Route 15 and Mountville Road, Stanford is a 70-acre business park zoned light industrial (LI). Engineered Piping Products, Auspex Associates, and BMK Enterprises are a few of the latest companies to take advantage of the park's amenities and location for the construction of their warehouse and office facilities.

Joseph F. Betz, Ruppert Properties' Director of Real Estate, noted that the demand for this location has been strong since the park's inception 18 months ago. "The lots are selling ahead of schedule and interest remains strong. With only seven lots remaining the park will undoubtedly fill quickly," notes Betz. The lots range in size from 1.5 to 6.5 acres.

Prime motivators for the purchase of these lots have been the aesthetic appeal and convenient location. This is an affordable, professional park with easy access to major roadways including routes 15, 340, I-70 and I-270. The park's heavily landscaped and well manicured infrastructure has more of a business park look than the traditional industrial park. Ruppert was innovative in their approach to style. The development's roadways, lighting, landscape, and signage have a unified visual appeal. Ruppert is also offering build-to-suit opportunities to prospective clients.

Ruppert Properties, a division of the Ruppert Companies, is active in identifying, developing and managing real estate properties in the Washington/Baltimore office and Business market.