The battery brand Duracell, a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK) company, is relocating its Research and Development (R&D) headquarters from its corporate headquarters in Bethel, Connecticut, to Atlanta.
The new R&D facility is scheduled to open in Summer 2026 and will be housed a new Science Square Labs building created by Trammell Crow Company, a real estate developer. The move is expected to bring more than 100 jobs to the Atlanta job market.
“This move is a significant milestone for Duracell as we continue to drive innovation in battery technology for many years to come and we’re excited about the opportunities that our Atlanta move will bring,” said Dr. Liben Hailu, chief technology officer at Duracell. “We’re confident that this new chapter will strengthen our position as a global leader in the industry.”
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statement welcoming the relocation, saying it was “just the latest confirmation that we have what businesses want.” The company cited “generous resources from the state to assist with the relocation process” in its announcement.
