DetraPel just announced plans to move their entire headquarters and manufacturing operations to Charlotte, investing $3.5 million and creating over 30 new jobs in our city. The company will establish a 40,000-square-foot facility in southwest Charlotte, with operations beginning late spring or early summer.
New positions will include engineering, research and development, and technical roles, with an average salary of $71,794 – well above the average income for the Charlotte region.
“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 in a press release. “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.”
Founded in 2013 by CEO David Zamarin at age 15, DetraPel produces PFAS-free protective coatings for industries including food and beverage, beauty, healthcare, textiles, and electronics. Zamarin gained national recognition in 2018 on “Shark Tank,” securing offers from four investors. Charlotte was selected after an extensive search across the Southeast, where nearly 70% of DetraPel’s domestic business is concentrated.
Charlotte and Mecklenburg County continue attracting major economic development projects, including relocations and expansions of groninger USA, RXO, Siemens Energy, TTX, alpitronic Americas Inc., Albemarle Corporation, and Solve Industrial Motion Group. This latest announcement brings the city’s total capital investment to over $458 million and adds 1,381 new jobs.
