February 27, 2026: US-based lead battery giant East Penn Manufacturing is seeking a tax abatement for a proposed $110 million-plus investment in a major expansion of its plant in the City of Temple, Texas.

Temple City Council will hold a public meeting on March 19 to consider approving an abatement deal with the battery maker for a percentage of the increase in the taxable value relating to the 175,000 sq. ft. site expansion.

Council documents seen by Batteries International say the enlarged industrial park facility would house equipment related to manufacturing, distribution and auxiliary support, although details were not disclosed.

Site work modifications would include water and gas connections along with extensive electrical upgrades to satisfy electrical demand, the council said.

The expansion is expected to create 48 new full-time jobs in manufacturing and warehouse duties.

“East Penn’s Temple facility plays a key role in the company’s battery manufacturing process, completing the final stage of AGM battery production.

Batteries manufactured in Pennsylvania are shipped to Temple for finishing before being distributed across North America,” the company told Batteries International.