DetraPel, Inc., a clean-tech advanced materials company, will 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."
The company said it will expand its manufacturing operations by opening a 40,000-square-foot facility in Charlotte, with plans to scale to 70,000 square feet by 2027. This expansion will triple the company’s production capacity to 90,000 gallons per day, significantly enhancing its ability to develop and deliver sustainable, non-toxic solutions at scale. DetraPel currently has its headquarters and production facilities in Framingham, Mass.
“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,” Zamarin said.
DetraPel specializes in synthesizing and manufacturing protective coating without PFAS, a group of widely used and dangerous synthetic chemicals. DetraPel serves the food and beverage, beauty, healthcare, textile, and electronics industries with its technology.
Zamarin founded the company in 2013 at age 15 and, three years later, appeared on the television show “Shark Tank” 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."
The company selected Charlotte after an extensive search across the Southeast. Nearly 70% of DetraPel’s domestic business is concentrated in the Southeast.
Jobs at DetraPel include engineers, research and development, technicians and back-office operations with an average salary of $71,794, well over the Charlotte area average. The new 40,000-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, North Carolina Biotechnology Center, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the North Carolina Community College System and the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
“We're excited to see a company like DetraPel choose Charlotte for its headquarters," said Corie Curtis, executive director of NCBiotech's Greater Charlotte Office. "Collaboration among regional partners was exemplary and Charlotte will benefit from DetraPel's expanding manufacturing."
“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.”
In recent years, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have collaborated on economic development projects, including the relocations and expansions of groninger USA, 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 1,381 new jobs.
The new facility in Charlotte will be fully vertically integrated and certified under FDA, EPA, ISO, cGMP, and BRCGS standards, ensuring the highest levels of quality control, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing excellence.
These expanded capabilities will strengthen DetraPel which serves a diverse range of industries, including food packaging, healthcare, beauty, consumer packaged goods (CPG), over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals, home goods, technical textiles, and electronics. The company will continue to advance sustainable solutions under its three brands: Impermea Materials, ProofPlus, and DetraPel Solutions.
DetraPel, a clean-tech advanced materials company committed to PFAS-free and fluorine-free protective coatings, develops sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical solutions, serving diverse markets through three distinct brands: Impermea Materials (industrial advanced materials), ProofPlus (sustainable household essentials), and DetraPel Solutions (contract manufacturing and formulation services). The company's mission is to create a greener world through safer chemistry, one product at a time.