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CBS News
21-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Sharrow Engineering building new manufacturing facility in Metro Detroit
Sharrow Engineering and its marine division, Sharrow Marine, have announced a major expansion with a new manufacturing facility in Metro Detroit. Production at the new 60,000-square-foot facility is expected to start in September, and be fully operational by December. The site is at the Eastland Commerce Center industrial complex in Harper Woods, on the site of the former Eastland Center mall. The company said the development will more than triple its production capacity, allowing Sharrow to meet demand within the performance, commercial and defense marine markets of up to 2,000 units a month for its Sharrow Propeller. The manufacturing development complements the company's recent relocation of its headquarters to Michigan Central; and is another step toward Sharrow's commitment to the Detroit area. The company says it is "actively hiring" skilled workers, engineers and technicians in support of the expansion. "This expansion is a powerful statement about the future of propulsion technology and American manufacturing," said Greg Sharrow, Founder and CEO of Sharrow Engineering. "We're proud to grow our footprint in Detroit and continue building the most advanced propellers the world has ever seen."
Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Sharrow Engineering and Sharrow Marine Expand Into New 60,000 Sq. Ft. Detroit Facility, Tripling Manufacturing Capacity to Meet Global Demand for the Groundbreaking Sharrow™ Propeller
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sharrow Engineering and its marine division, Sharrow Marine, announced today a major expansion into a new 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at Eastland Commerce Center in Harper Woods, part of Metro Detroit. This expansion more than triples the company's production footprint, enabling Sharrow to scale its manufacturing capacity to up to 2,000 units per month to meet unprecedented global demand for its award-winning Sharrow™ Propeller. Located in Harper Woods, the Eastland Commerce Center is a modern industrial campus that spans over 1 million square feet on the site of the former Eastland Center mall. The facility is expected to be fully operational by December 2025, with production starting in September 2025. The expansion complements the company's recent relocation of its headquarters to Newlab at Michigan Central, a leading hub for innovation and mobility in Metro Detroit. Together, these milestones solidify Sharrow's deepening commitment to American manufacturing and its hometown of Detroit as it scales to serve growing demand across marine, commercial, defense, and aerospace markets. 'This expansion is a powerful statement about the future of propulsion technology and American manufacturing,' said Greg Sharrow, Founder and CEO of Sharrow Engineering. 'We're proud to grow our footprint in Detroit and continue building the most advanced propellers the world has ever seen. By investing in local talent and cutting-edge facilities, we're positioned to bring the same transformation to aerospace, defense, and energy that we already brought to the marine industry. It's an exciting new chapter as we set out to redefine what's possible in propulsion on a global scale.' The Sharrow™ Propeller has received global recognition for its revolutionary design, delivering dramatic improvements in fuel efficiency, range, handling, and noise reduction compared to traditional propellers. With over 160 patents worldwide, the Sharrow Propeller is the preferred choice for performance-driven boat owners, commercial operators, and defense customers worldwide. Sharrow is actively hiring skilled workers, engineers, and technicians to support this expansion, contributing to the revitalization of Metro Detroit's manufacturing sector and creating high-quality local jobs. About Sharrow Engineering Sharrow Engineering is a Detroit-based company pioneering breakthrough technologies in propulsion, energy, and mobility. The company is best known for inventing the Sharrow™ Propeller — the first major advancement in propeller technology since the 1830s — which delivers up to 30% greater fuel efficiency and up to 80% noise reduction compared to traditional designs. With over 160 patents worldwide, Sharrow Engineering serves as the parent company of Sharrow Marine, which manufactures and delivers high-performance marine propulsion systems to customers around the globe. The Sharrow Propeller has been widely recognized, including being named one of TIME 's Best Inventions of 2023 and Soundings Trade Only 's Most Innovative Marine Companies, and honored by Fast Company 's World Changing Ideas Awards and Innovation by Design Awards. With applications extending beyond marine into aerospace, defense, HVAC, and renewable energy, Sharrow is redefining what's possible in modern propulsion. To learn more, visit .
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sharrow Engineering Announces Plans to Build Nationwide Manufacturing Network
DETROIT, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sharrow Engineering, the company behind the revolutionary Sharrow Propeller™, today announced plans to build a nationwide 5-axis CNC manufacturing network to support its expanding operations across both its recreational division, Sharrow Marine, and its new affiliate, Sharrow Labs. This initiative represents a strategic evolution in U.S.-based manufacturing, designed to scale production efficiently by tapping into the strength and capabilities of the existing domestic industrial base. With demand for the Sharrow Propeller growing rapidly across recreational, commercial, and government sectors, the company is investing in a national network of advanced 5-axis CNC machine shops that meet the highest industry standards—including ISO 9001:2000 for quality management, AS9100 for aerospace manufacturing, and ITAR registration for defense-related production. This initiative leverages the existing talent, capacity, and infrastructure of the U.S. manufacturing base to scale production and support future innovation. "We're proud to be expanding our footprint in Detroit while also building a national manufacturing backbone that supports American jobs," said Greg Sharrow, Founder and CEO of Sharrow Engineering. "By creating a flexible and scalable production network, we can meet the demand for Sharrow Propellers today, and support the manufacturing of future technologies coming out of Sharrow Labs tomorrow." Sharrow Engineering's new manufacturing network will support multiple divisions, including Sharrow Marine, which specializes in recreational and commercial marine applications, and Sharrow Labs, a newly launched innovation affiliate focused on developing breakthrough technologies in mobility, energy, and transportation. The network also strengthens Sharrow Engineering's capabilities in delivering high-precision solutions for government and defense partners. The company is also relocating its headquarters to Michigan Central, Detroit's emerging global center for mobility innovation. From this new base, Sharrow Engineering will coordinate R&D, IP management, and advanced manufacturing efforts across its business units. CNC shops interested in joining the Sharrow Manufacturing Network or learning more about partnership requirements can contact the company at info@ About Sharrow Engineering Sharrow Engineering is a Detroit-based company pioneering breakthrough technologies in propulsion, energy, and mobility. The company is best known for inventing the Sharrow™ Propeller, the first major advancement in propeller technology since the 1830s, which delivers up to 30% greater fuel efficiency and up to 80% noise reduction compared to traditional designs. Sharrow Engineering holds over 150 patents worldwide and is the parent company of Sharrow Marine, which manufactures and delivers high-performance marine propulsion systems to customers around the globe. The Sharrow Propeller has been widely recognized, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023 and Soundings Trade Only's Most Innovative Marine Companies, and honored by Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards and Innovation by Design Awards. With applications that extend beyond marine into aerospace, defense, HVAC, and renewable energy, Sharrow Labs is redefining what's possible in modern propulsion. To learn more, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: sharrowmarine@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
03-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Sharrow Engineering Announces Plans to Build Nationwide Manufacturing Network
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sharrow Engineering, the company behind the revolutionary Sharrow Propeller™, today announced plans to build a nationwide 5-axis CNC manufacturing network to support its expanding operations across both its recreational division, Sharrow Marine, and its new affiliate, Sharrow Labs. This initiative represents a strategic evolution in U.S.-based manufacturing, designed to scale production efficiently by tapping into the strength and capabilities of the existing domestic industrial base. With demand for the Sharrow Propeller growing rapidly across recreational, commercial, and government sectors, the company is investing in a national network of advanced 5-axis CNC machine shops that meet the highest industry standards—including ISO 9001:2000 for quality management, AS9100 for aerospace manufacturing, and ITAR registration for defense-related production. This initiative leverages the existing talent, capacity, and infrastructure of the U.S. manufacturing base to scale production and support future innovation. 'We're proud to be expanding our footprint in Detroit while also building a national manufacturing backbone that supports American jobs,' said Greg Sharrow, Founder and CEO of Sharrow Engineering. 'By creating a flexible and scalable production network, we can meet the demand for Sharrow Propellers today, and support the manufacturing of future technologies coming out of Sharrow Labs tomorrow.' Sharrow Engineering's new manufacturing network will support multiple divisions, including Sharrow Marine, which specializes in recreational and commercial marine applications, and Sharrow Labs, a newly launched innovation affiliate focused on developing breakthrough technologies in mobility, energy, and transportation. The network also strengthens Sharrow Engineering's capabilities in delivering high-precision solutions for government and defense partners. The company is also relocating its headquarters to Michigan Central, Detroit's emerging global center for mobility innovation. From this new base, Sharrow Engineering will coordinate R&D, IP management, and advanced manufacturing efforts across its business units. CNC shops interested in joining the Sharrow Manufacturing Network or learning more about partnership requirements can contact the company at info@ About Sharrow Engineering Sharrow Engineering is a Detroit-based company pioneering breakthrough technologies in propulsion, energy, and mobility. The company is best known for inventing the Sharrow™ Propeller, the first major advancement in propeller technology since the 1830s, which delivers up to 30% greater fuel efficiency and up to 80% noise reduction compared to traditional designs. Sharrow Engineering holds over 150 patents worldwide and is the parent company of Sharrow Marine, which manufactures and delivers high-performance marine propulsion systems to customers around the globe. The Sharrow Propeller has been widely recognized, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023 and Soundings Trade Only's Most Innovative Marine Companies, and honored by Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards and Innovation by Design Awards. With applications that extend beyond marine into aerospace, defense, HVAC, and renewable energy, Sharrow Labs is redefining what's possible in modern propulsion.
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Sharrow Engineering Announces Move to Michigan Central and Launches Sharrow Labs, a New Affiliate Dedicated to Pioneering the Future of Propulsion, Energy, and Mobility
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sharrow Engineering, the company behind the revolutionary Sharrow™ Propeller, announced today that it will relocate its global headquarters to Michigan Central in downtown Detroit. The move marks a major milestone in the company's evolution and includes the launch of Sharrow Labs, a new affiliate dedicated to pioneering breakthrough technologies in propulsion, clean energy, and advanced mobility. Based at Newlab at Michigan Central, Sharrow Labs will serve as the research and development hub of Sharrow Engineering, expanding its award-winning design platform into new industries, including aerospace, wind energy, HVAC, drone technology, and defense. 'Relocating to Michigan Central and launching Sharrow Labs represents a bold leap forward for our company,' said Greg Sharrow, founder and CEO of Sharrow Engineering. 'With Sharrow Labs, we're building the future—taking the core principles that redefined marine propulsion and applying them to the world's most pressing engineering challenges.' Sharrow is actively working on novel propulsion and flow control applications for aerospace, wind energy, HVAC, drone technology, and hydropower. Strategic partnerships already underway include collaborations with VEEM in Australia and Anduril Industries, as well as programs with the U.S. Department of Defense, ranging from ultra-quiet drone rotors to next-generation propulsion systems. The company will join Newlab, a global venture platform for critical technology startups building a sustainable future embedded within Michigan Central, which will serve as the platform for scaling R&D and commercialization. Sharrow Engineering and Sharrow Labs are beginning a hiring initiative to expand their team in areas like mechanical engineering, aerodynamics, data science, and product development. 'Newlab was created to remove the barriers for founders like Greg to bring critical technologies, bold solutions that challenge past performance and resource assumptions, to the world at scale,' said Katie Soven, Managing Director at Newlab Detroit. 'Sharrow Labs represents the future of Michigan's growth, harnessing our robust industrial base to create visionary, breakthrough technologies that set entirely new standards for each industry they touch.' 'What Greg and his team have accomplished is extraordinary,' added David Dolby, board member and CEO of Dolby Family Ventures. 'Sharrow has reinvented propeller technology and turned it into a market leader. Sharrow Labs is now scaling that disruptive thinking to new sectors, and the impact will be global for propulsion performance and efficiency.' Sharrow Engineering and Sharrow Labs will begin operations at Michigan Central in late Q2 2025. About Sharrow Engineering Sharrow Engineering is a Detroit-based company pioneering breakthrough technologies in propulsion, energy, and mobility. The company is best known for inventing the Sharrow™ Propeller—the first major advancement in propeller technology since the 1830s—which delivers up to 30% greater fuel efficiency and up to 80% noise reduction compared to traditional designs. Sharrow Engineering holds over 150 patents worldwide and is the parent company of Sharrow Marine, which manufactures and delivers high-performance marine propulsion systems to customers around the globe. The Sharrow Propeller has been widely recognized, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023 and Soundings Trade Only's Most Innovative Marine Companies, and honored by Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards and Innovation by Design Awards. With applications that extend beyond marine into aerospace, defense, HVAC, and renewable energy, Sharrow Labs is redefining what's possible in modern propulsion. To learn more, visit
