Research by Industrial SalesLeads’ market research team reveals that 418 new planned industrial projects were tracked in October. This represents a 4% decline in project activity compared to the previous month, suggesting a slight slowdown in industrial project planning. The tracking of new projects includes various sectors such as manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution, providing valuable insights into industry trends and potential growth areas. By analyzing these monthly shifts, Industrial SalesLeads offers companies a comprehensive view of industrial market dynamics, helping them identify new opportunities and adjust their strategies in response to changing market conditions.
The following are selected highlights on new industrial construction news and project opportunities throughout North America.
Planned Industrial Construction - By Project Type:
Manufacturing Facilities - 130 New Projects
Processing Facilities - 111 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 195 New Projects
Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 6 New Projects
Laboratory Facilities - 20 New Projects
Mine - 0 New Projects
Terminal - 0 New Projects
Pipeline - 0 New Projects
Planned Industrial Construction - By Scope/Activity
New Construction - 170 New Projects
Expansion - 101 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 169 New Projects
Plant Closing - 23 New Projects
Planned Industrial Construction - By Location (Top 10 States)
California - 25
Illinois - 25
Texas - 25
New York - 22
Indiana - 21
Pennsylvania - 20
Ohio - 18
Georgia - 17
Florida - 15
Michigan - 15
Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project
During the month of October, our research team identified 33 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by Eli Lilly and Company, who is planning to invest $4.5 billion for the construction of a processing, laboratory, and research campus in LEBANON, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects
KANSAS:
Electric utility service provider is planning to invest $2 billion for the construction of two natural gas combined cycle-fired power plants in CONWAY SPRINGS, KS and YODER, KS. They are currently seeking approval for the projects. Completion is slated for 2029 and 2030 respectively.
NORTH CAROLINA:
Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $2 billion for the construction of a processing campus in WILSON, NC. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2025.
MONTANA:
Specialty hydrocarbon products mfr. is planning to invest $1.4 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in GREAT FALLS, MT. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
ONTARIO:
Mining company is planning to invest $1.3 billion for the construction of a lithium recycling facility in THUNDER BAY, ON. Construction is expected to start in 2027, with completion slated for 2028.
NEVADA:
Battery mfr. is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a 1.2 million sf manufacturing facility in RENO, NV. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2025.
PENNSYLVANIA:
Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $800 million for the construction of 2 processing facilities on their campus in MARIETTA, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2024, with completion slated for late 2028.
INDIANA:
Food and industrial ingredients mfr. is planning to invest $400 million for the construction of a processing facility in LAFAYETTE, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
MICHIGAN:
Semiconductor mfr. is planning to invest $325 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility on their manufacturing campus in HEMLOCK, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
FLORIDA:
Commercial airline is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 354,000 sf warehouse, maintenance, and office complex in ORLANDO, FL. The project includes the renovation of their existing hangar at the site. They will consolidate their regional operations upon completion.
NEW JERSEY:
Fruit juice mfr. is planning to invest $200 million for the construction of a 200,000 sf processing facility in SEABROOK, NJ. Construction is expected to start in early 2025. They will relocate their operations in phases starting in early 2026, with completion slated for early 2027.
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