ATLANTA – One of the world’s leading battery manufacturers will establish its new Global Headquarters for Research and Development in Atlanta, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday.
Duracell will invest $56 million in the project, which will create 110 jobs.
The company has a manufacturing facility in LaGrange that has been in operation since 1980 and a logistics and distribution plant in Fairburn that opened in 2020.
“Georgia has set itself apart as a leader in attracting innovative companies with our research institutions, world-class logistics network, and pro-business environment,” Kemp said. “We are excited to welcome Duracell’s R&D headquarters to Atlanta and continue building on this great relationship.”
“We’re excited about the opportunities the move to Atlanta will bring, and we’re confident this new chapter will strengthen our position as a global leader in the industry,” added Liben Hailu, Duracell’s chief technology officer. “This move is a significant milestone for Duracell as we continue to drive innovation in battery technology for many years to come.”
The new headquarters will be adjacent to Georgia Tech’s Midtown Atlanta campus at Science Square, an 18-acre multi-phase development centered on innovation and featuring more than 1.8 million square feet of lab and office space.
The state Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce team worked on the project in partnership with Invest Atlanta, Select Fulton, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Georgia Power, and the University System of Georgia.