20 Feb 2024

German manufacturer opens US headquarters in Charlotte

German manufacturer H-T-L perma USA officially has opened its new U.S. headquarters in Southwest Charlotte. The headquarters is home to a 30,000-square-foot production and warehouse facility and 15,000-square-foot office space at Westlake Business Park. The investment of nearly $15 million into the new headquarters marks the single largest investment of the perma Group up to this point.

The grand opening ceremony celebrated a new chapter for the German-based manufacturer of single-point lubrication systems as they build upon their nearly 30-year history in Charlotte. perma’s impressive building hosts a state-of-the-art production facility and office space to best serve their customers. The company will inventory, assemble, and distribute products to their customers in all industrial segments such as the steel industry, mining industry and several renewable energy segments throughout the North and South American market. The new headquarters also facilitates perma’s worldwide commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across their entire organization.

“We will also use our facility to offer world-class training to our customers and distribution partners around Best Practice Single-Point Lubrication Solutions and general industrial maintenance practices, whereas connected product solutions and Industry 4.0 technology will play a major role for ours and our customer’s future,” Johannes Kiesel, president & CEO of perma USA, said.

Photo Courtesy of Stefanie Haviv Photography

Related Content

03 Nov 2025 Mecklenburg says ‘Yes For Meck’: Voters pass 2025 transportation referendum

The “Yes for Meck” organization is pleased to announce that the countywide transportation referendum has been approved by voters in Mecklenburg County. This marks a pivotal milestone in the region’s efforts to modernize its transportation infrastructure and bolster long-term economic and community mobility. The $20 billion transportation… Read More

Speaker presenting at Boston EE 2025 event with audience and screen in background.
14 Oct 2025 Exploring Economies: Boston showcases innovation, connectivity, and collaboration

This year, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s Exploring Economies trip took local leaders and members of the business community to Boston, Massachusetts. At first glance, the East Coast powerhouses of Boston and Charlotte appear worlds apart. Their histories, demographics, and urban development tell different stories—Boston, a centuries-old city with nearly… Read More

Group discussion at IQM 2025 conference with people seated and taking notes.
01 Sep 2025 CEO Harry Sideris: Duke Energy positioning itself to meet rising energy needs

Meeting future energy needs presents a “monumental challenge,” but Duke Energy President and CEO Harry Sideris is ready to rise to the occasion. Speaking at the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Investor Quarterly Meeting in a conversation moderated by CLT Alliance Board Chair David Longo, Sideris reflected on his career path,… Read More