Plastics Manufacturer to Create 32 Jobs in Mecklenburg County

, N.C. --  Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Otto Environmental Systems North America Inc., a plastics manufacturer, will expand its facility in Mecklenburg County.  The company plans to create 32 jobs and invest $7 million over the next three years in Charlotte.  
 
“My administration is working to ensure manufacturing continues to be a growth engine for North Carolina,” said Governor McCrory. “Partnering with companies like Otto Environmental Systems will help us increase the number of 'Made in North Carolina' labels around the country and globe.”
 
Otto Environmental Systems is an innovative injection molding company that manufactures a variety of plastic products serving multiple markets including the waste, automotive and material handling industries. Otto Environmental Systems opened its first domestic plant in Charlotte in 1988. The facility currently employs more than 330 people.
 
“North Carolina has a strong reputation for manufacturing,” said Sharon Decker, N.C. Secretary of Commerce. “We must continue to support this growing sector through investments in education, job training programs and critical infrastructure.”
 
Salaries will vary by job function, but the average annual payroll for the new jobs will be more than $1.2 million.
 
“Otto evaluated expanding other facilities, but after considering all options, North Carolina came out on top,” said Robert Engle, CEO of Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. “North Carolina is a business-friendly state and the Secretary of Commerce does a wonderful job working with companies.” 
 
The project was made possible in part by a performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund of up to $48,000. The grant is contingent upon proof of job creation and receipt of a local funding match. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance, through local governments, to attract business projects that will stimulate economic activity and create new jobs in the state. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds.  
 
“This is a great asset for the Charlotte region and another example of how a pro-growth, pro-jobs government is successful in attracting business to North Carolina,” said Rep. Charles Jeter.
 
Other partners that helped with this project include: the N.C. Department of Commerce, N.C. Community Colleges, Mecklenburg County, City of Charlotte and the Charlotte Chamber.