Duracell, the well-known battery maker, is building a new $56 million research and development headquarters in Atlanta. The plant, which will require 110 workers, will open in summer 2026 and be part of Science Square Labs. The first phase of Science Square opened last year. Georgia Tech partnered with commercial real estate firm Trammell Crow Co. on the project. When complete, Science Square will span 18 acres and include 1.8 million square feet of lab and office space, apartments and retail space. 

Duracell manufactures alkaline, lithium coin and hearing aid batteries. The company is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 

Duracell has had a presence in Georgia since 1980. It operates a manufacturing facility in LaGrange with 400 workers and a distribution plant in Fairburn that employs 275.

Duracell was represented by Chad Koenig and Katelyn Fabian with Partners Real Estate.