Michigan Industrial Construction Project and Manufacturing Capex Activity - 2020 Recap

SalesLeads announced today the CY2020 results for the new planned industrial capital project spending report for the state of Michigan. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 201 new projects identified in Michigan during 2020.

The following are selected highlights on recent Michigan industrial construction news and manufacturing capital projects.

Planned Industrial Construction in Michigan by Project Type:

          Manufacturing Facilities - 72 New Projects

          Processing Facilities - 52 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 71 New Projects

          Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 12 New Projects

          Laboratory Facilities - 4 New Projects

          Mine - 1 New Project

          Data Center - 0 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction in Michigan by Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 84 New Projects

          Expansion - 54 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 69 New Projects

          Relocations - 28 New Projects

          Plant Closing - 12 New Projects

Opportunities - By Equipment Need

          Air Emissions Control Equipment - 115 

          Compressed Air Systems - 180

          Control Systems and Instrumentation - 106

          Conveyors - 96

          Floor Coatings - 115

          Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 143

          Mechanical Construction - 156

          Packaging Equipment - 81

          Process Equipment - 40

          Tanks/Vessels - 24

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in Michigan

During the year 2020, our research team identified 23 industrial construction projects in Michigan with an estimated value of $25 million or more.

The largest project is owned by General Motors, who is planning to invest $3 billion for the renovation and equipment upgrades of their manufacturing facility in DETROIT, MI.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in Michigan

Detroit, MI

Global online retailer is planning to invest $400 million for the construction of a 3.8 million sf distribution center in DETROIT, MI.

Sands Township, MI

Solar energy company is planning to invest $150 million for the construction of a 150 MW solar farm on a 1,500-acre site in SANDS TOWNSHIP, MI. They have recently received approval for the project.

Riverview, MI

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $32 million for a 25,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades of their processing facility in RIVERVIEW, MI. Completion is slated for Summer 2022.

Saline, MI

Municipality is planning to invest $76 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades of their wastewater treatment processing plant at 247 Monroe Street in SALINE, MI.

Romulus, MI

Grocery retail chain is planning to invest $95 million for the construction of a 135,000 sf warehouse and distribution facility at 15675 Wahrman Road in ROMULUS, MI. Completion is slated for 2022.

Fremont, MI

Baby food products mfr. is planning to invest $36 million for an expansion of their processing facility in FREMONT, MI. They have recently received approval for the project.

Cheboygan County, MI

Renewable energy company is planning to invest $90 million for the construction of a solar farm on a 1,500-acre site in CHEBOYGAN COUNTY, MI.

Holland, MI

Municipality is planning to invest $34 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their wastewater treatment plant in HOLLAND, MI.

Highland Park, MI

Automotive seat mfr. is planning to invest $35 million for a 5,000 sf expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their warehouse and manufacturing facility in HIGHLAND PARK, MI.

Farmington Hills, MI

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $40 million for the construction of a 120,000 sf vehicle testing facility at 39001 Sunrise Dr. in FARMINGTON HILLS, MI. Completion is slated for 2022.

Since 1959, SalesLeads, based out of Jacksonville, FL has been providing Industrial Project Reports on companies that are planning significant capital investments in their industrial facilities throughout North America. Our professional research team identifies new construction, expansion, relocation, major renovation, equipment upgrades, and plant closing project opportunities so that our clients can focus sales and marketing resources on the target accounts that have an impending need for their products, services, and indirect materials.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries, including:

• Industrial Manufacturing
• Plastics
• Food and Beverage
• Metals
• Power Generation
• Pulp Paper and Wood
• Oil and Gas
• Mining and Aggregates
• Chemical
• Research and Development
• Distribution and Supply Chain
• Pipelines
• Pharmaceutical
• Industrial Buildings
• Waste Water Treatment
• Data Centers