Noblesville city officials propose Evolve Transporters relocate headquarters to city

Noblesville city leadership presented at Tuesday evening’s Common Council meeting a proposal that Evolve Transporters, a leader in the design and manufacturing of custom transport solutions for the motorsports industry, will invest $39 million and relocate its headquarters and manufacturing facilities from Painesville, Ohio, to Noblesville’s Washington Business Park.

The move is expected to create 210 new jobs for the local economy.

Patch Development will build the 250,000 square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility on Lot 6 at Washington Business Park. If approved, Evolve Transporters will break ground in April 2025 and complete construction during the second half of 2026.

Evolve Transporters, a leading designer and fabricator of high-end, customizable trailer transporters for motorsports, has established operations in Noblesville, marking a significant milestone as the city’s first motorsports-related company.

“The City of Noblesville and Evolve Transporters share a common set of values that promote innovation and forward thinking, and I know they will be an asset to our community,” Mayor Chris Jensen said. “This development highlights our state’s deep connection to racing and its potential to attract industry leaders and talent. The Evolve Transporters HQ relocation to Noblesville is a significant announcement for our region and workforce, and I look forward to Evolve being a valued part of our community. I’m grateful to Evolve for investing in Noblesville and embracing our passion for motorsports and culture of innovation.”

With roots back to 1981 through the prestigious high-tech brand, Evolve Transporters was founded in 2019. Evolve Transporters specializes in designing, building, and servicing cutting-edge motorsports transporters. Evolve Transporters crafts innovative solutions tailored to clients’ needs, meeting the increasingly complex demands of teams competing in some of the world’s most demanding races.

“Evolve Transporters is on an exciting journey as we grow our business to support the leading motor racing teams in North America and beyond,” Evolve Transporters CEO Brad Kossow said. “Our investment in Noblesville and the creation of a new manufacturing center is essential to realize our growth objectives. I want to thank the city, county and state officials who have supported the planning process and in particular, the Economic Development team at the City of Noblesville for working closely with us to realize this project.”

Noblesville Economic Development Director Andrew Murray said the move fits well with the city’s plans for bring certain industries to Noblesville.

“The decision by Evolve Transporters to relocate its headquarters, transport solutions and manufacturing to Noblesville aligns perfectly with our targeted industry sectors for attraction,” Murray said. “It is a testament to our economic development strategy that their competitive site selection process led them to conclude that Noblesville is the best place in the U.S. for them to implement an innovative, high-tech approach to meet their client’s distinctive demand. The benefits this project will bring to our economy align with our city’s long-term vision for growth and innovation.”

Washington Business Park is a prime location 13 minutes from Interstate 465 and 10 minutes from Interstate 69, ideally suited with existing leasable space and for build-to-suit corporate headquarters and advanced manufacturing opportunities. Learn more at ChooseNoblesville.com.

Learn more about Evolve Transporters at EvolveTransporters.com.