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Evans Tool and Die CEO praises Conyers, Rockdale County support for manufacturers
Summary
Dee Barnes, president and CEO of Evans Tool and Die, described Conyers and Rockdale County as "a really friendly place for manufacturers," credited local support with sustaining the family-owned company and said the business has provided long-term jobs and community contributions since relocating to Conyers in 1978.
Dee Barnes, president and CEO of Evans Tool and Die (also known as Evans Metal Stamping and Metal Fabrication), said Conyers and Rockdale County have been "a really friendly place for manufacturers," and credited local support with helping the family-owned company create jobs and contribute to the community. "Conyers in Rockdale County is a really friendly place for manufacturers," Barnes said.
Barnes recounted the company's history: her grandfather founded Evans Tool and Die in 1948, the business later added metal stamping and fabrication operations, and the company moved to Conyers in 1978. She said the company has been in Conyers for nearly 50 years and that she is "proud of the legacy" started by her grandfather.
Barnes framed the company's success as linked to local relationships and community support, saying those ties "allowed us to really provide great jobs for families and giving back to the community." She also expressed optimism about broader manufacturing growth across Georgia: "We're just really positive and excited about manufacturing growth in the state of Georgia."
The remarks focused on the company's history, local economic contributions and the perceived business climate in Conyers and Rockdale County. No formal motions or votes were recorded in the transcript of these remarks.
