CHICAGO—The city's central business district has just scored another global firm. Officials from Duracell, the world's largest battery manufacturer, say they have established their executive offices at 181 W. Madison St.
The company will keep its headquarters in Bethel, CT, but bring its chief executive officer and more than 60 new positions to Chicago.
“With this move Duracell is making their future part of Chicago's future,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a statement. “Duracell's commitment to Chicago speaks volumes about their confidence in Chicago. As a company that relies on innovative research and development, I am confident Duracell will continue to grow and thrive in a city that is leading the way on 21st-century innovation.”
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Brian J. Rogal
Brian J. Rogal is a Chicago-based freelance writer with years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor, most notably at The Chicago Reporter, where he concentrated on housing issues. He also has written extensively on alternative energy and the payments card industry for national trade publications.
