California’s 2024 Industrial Construction & Manufacturing Capex with 357 Major Projects

Industrial SalesLeads has released its annual report on planned industrial capital project spending in California for 2024. The firm monitors industrial project activity across North America, covering facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment upgrades. Research confirms a total of 357 new industrial projects identified across California this year.

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

Planned Industrial Construction in California by Project Type:

          Manufacturing Facilities - 49 New Projects

          Processing Facilities - 105 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 146 New Projects

          Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 9 New Projects

          Laboratory Facilities - 17 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction in California by Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 167 New Projects

          Expansion - 37 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 144 New Projects

          Relocations - 70 New Projects

          Plant Closing - 21 New Projects

Opportunities - By Equipment Need

          Air Emissions Control Equipment - 136 

          Compressed Air Systems - 316

          Control Systems and Instrumentation - 146

          Conveyors - 165

          Floor Coatings - 188

          Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 219

          Mechanical Construction - 305

          Packaging Equipment - 106

          Process Equipment - 86

          Tanks/Vessels - 60

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in California

During the year 2024, our research team identified 25 industrial construction projects in California with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Metropolitan Water District Of Southern California., who is planning to invest $8 billion for the construction of a wastewater treatment processing plant in CARSON, CA. Construction is expected to start in 2026, with completion slated for 2032. 

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in California

Vacaville, CA

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $562 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 427,000 sf processing, laboratory, warehouse, and office facility at 1000 New Horizons Way in VACAVILLE, CA.

Mojave, CA

Steel fabrication company is planning to invest $540 million construction of a 551,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse complex on Sopp Rd. in MOJAVE, CA.

Lebec, CA

Cement mfr. is planning to invest $500 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in LEBEC, CA.

West Oakland, CA

Semiconductor mfr. is planning to invest $432 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in WEST OAKLAND, CA.

Riverside County, CA

Renewable energy company is planning to invest $305 million for the construction of a 390 MW solar farm in RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Torrance, CA

Groundwater management agency is planning to invest $160 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their water treatment plant in TORRANCE, CA. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.

Hanford, CA

Dairy company is planning for the construction of a 730,000 sf processing, warehouse, and office campus on Lacey Blvd. in HANFORD, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will relocate a portion of their operations upon completion.

Essex, CA

Renewable energy company is planning for the construction of a hydrogen processing facility in ESSEX, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Lancaster, CA

EV mfr. is planning for the construction of a 630,000 sf manufacturing and office facility on Avenue H in LANCASTER, CA.

Irvine, CA

Specialty food product mfr. is planning for a 227,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing and warehouse facility at 15800 Laguna Canyon Rd. in IRVINE, CA. They have recently received approval for the project.

About Industrial SalesLeads

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and Outsourced Lead Generation services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Lead Generation Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com. 

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