Friday, June 22, 2012

VERMOP Salmon GmbH Chooses Charlotte for U.S. Operation

VERMOP Salmon GmbH, a privately held German manufacturer of innovative
and high quality professional cleaning equipment, has announced the
opening of its first U.S. subsidiary in Charlotte.

VERMOP USA Inc. recently leased 27,760 square feet in Whitehall
Executive Business Park in southwest Charlotte. Adam Eason of Trinity
Partners represented the company in its building search and lease
negotiations. The landlord was represented by Billy Thomas of
Merrifield Patrick Vermillion.

The new Charlotte operation positions VERMOP to enter the $24 billion
U.S. janitorial supply market. VERMOP USA expects to hire eight
employees by the end of this year and continue hiring in 2013 as the
company's business grows.

"We are excited about our new U.S. subsidiary, which will provide us
the opportunity to efficiently supply customers in both the United
States and Canada with our best-in-class professional cleaning
systems," said Dirk Salmon, managing director of VERMOP Salmon GmbH.
"We are committed to successfully entering the U.S. market and look
forward to many years of growth," he added.

The Charlotte Chamber first established contact with VERMOP Salmon
GmbH in 2004 and assisted the company during its recent site selection
process and with the establishment of VERMOP USA.

An international leader in its field, VERMOP Salmon GmbH was founded
in 1927 and operates from headquarters in Gilching near Munich. The
company is also represented in 14 European countries, including
Russia. Its products are known for their high functionality and
innovative design and enjoy widespread use in airports, hospitals,
hotels, office complexes and restaurants as well as in private homes.

For more information on VERMOP USA, please visit www.vermop.us. You
may also wish to contact one of the following: