DetraPel, a clean-tech advanced materials company, has chosen to relocate its headquarters and advanced manufacturing operations to Charlotte. The company will invest $3.5 million and bring more than 30 new jobs to Southwest Charlotte.
“As DetraPel has evolved into a leading barrier coating company, we have sought a location that reflects our ambitious vision,” said DetraPel CEO David Zamarin. “Today marks a significant milestone in our company’s journey as we officially announce Charlotte as the new home for our headquarters and manufacturing operations. With its pro-business environment, thriving advanced manufacturing sector and deep talent pool, Charlotte is the ideal choice for our continued growth. We are grateful for the support of the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County throughout the process and look forward to fostering new opportunities as we expand our presence in the region.”
DetraPel specializes in synthesizing and manufacturing protective coating free of PFAS. PFAS is a group of widely used and dangerous synthetic chemicals. DetraPel serves food and beverage, beauty, healthcare, textile and electronics industries with its award-winning technology. Zamarin founded the company in 2013 at age 15 and made a name for himself on TV’s “Shark Tank” in 2018 where he received offers from four of the five sharks.
“DetraPel’s decision to relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operations to our city speaks to Charlotte’s dynamic business environment and our healthy ecosystem that welcomes innovation,” said Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. “As we continue to build a robust, diverse economy, opportunities like this demonstrate why Charlotte is a top city for businesses and why our residents should be optimistic about our city’s bright future.”
Charlotte was selected following an extensive search across the Southeast. Nearly 70% of DetraPel’s domestic business is concentrated in the Southeast.
Jobs include engineers, research and development, technicians and back-office operations with an average salary of $71,794, well over the MSA average. The new 50,000- square-foot manufacturing headquarters, located in Southwest Charlotte, will significantly expand the company’s production capacity. The company expects to begin operations in late spring or early summer.
This project was a collaborative effort between the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, NC Biotech, Economic Development Partnership of North
Carolina, the North Carolina Community College System and the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
“As a County, we strive to ensure that we remain the ideal place for our residents to live, learn, work and recreate,” said Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Chair Mark Jerrell. “The decision for DetraPel to move their headquarters here compliments our efforts.”
The business recruitment team at the Chalotte Regional Business Alliance supported DetraPel in the early stages of its site selection process, helping them to confirm the Charlotte Region was the ideal location for the company’s relocation.
“DetraPel is a trailblazer in clean technology and innovation, creating jobs and exciting opportunities in key sectors of our region’s fast-growing economy,” said Gretchen Carson, director
of business recruitment at the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. “The Charlotte Region is a leader in advanced manufacturing. DetraPel’s presence here will inspire future opportunities for
growth, development and continued success.”
In recent years, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have collaborated on economic development projects, including the relocations and expansions of RXO, Siemens Energy, TTX,
alpitronic Americas Inc., Albemarle Corporation, and Solve Industrial Motion Group. With today’s announcement, the city and county have helped bring more than $458 million in capital investment and 1,386 new jobs.
