Battery maker Duracell's longstanding research-and-development hub in Bethel will be replaced by a new R&D hub in 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,

Duracell, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, has announced plans to establish its new Global Headquarters for Research and Development at Science Square in Atlanta.

Duracell officials said the move will bring more than 100 jobs to Atlanta, but didn't say whether that included workers coming from Bethel.

The company confirmed to FOX61 that it would be leaving its Bethel, Conn. location and plans to open its Atlanta headquarters in summer 2026.

Duracell, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, today announced the relocation of its Research and Development (R&D) headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia. The new R&D facility, scheduled to open in Summer 2026,

Duracell announced it will be moving its Connecticut headquarters, located in Bethel, to Atlanta, Georgia, in the next year. The headquarters in Atlanta will be located near Georgia Tech University. The move will create over 100 new jobs in the region and increase traction of new and diverse talent,

Metro Atlanta Chamber President and CEO Kristi Brigman says it’s bringing 110 new jobs in the innovative technology sector.