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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

East Penn Manufacturing Expands Temple, Texas, Manufacturing Operations

04/19/2026
Battery manufacturer East Penn Manufacturing Co. plans to expand its operations in Temple, Texas. The $110 million project is expected to create 48 jobs.

The investment will include an additional 175,000 square feet at the company’s existing production facility to increase finishing capacity for absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries. Operations are scheduled to begin in Fall 2028.

“As the company continues to expand its capacity of AGM batteries, we are pleased to continue our growth within the Temple area,” said Larry Miksiewicz, Chief Manufacturing Officer of East Penn. “The workforce here is second-to-none, and we look forward to leveraging this strategic location to better serve our customers.”

East Penn Manufacturing Co. produces a wide range of battery products for transportation, industrial, and energy storage applications, supporting customers through integrated manufacturing and recycling operations.

“Reinvestment at this scale reflects a strong operation supported by a skilled workforce and a competitive manufacturing environment,” noted Adrian Cannady, President and CEO of the Temple Economic Development Corporation. “We are proud to support East Penn’s continued growth in Temple.”

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