South Carolina Realizes 117 New Industrial Construction Projects in the 2024 Report

Industrial SalesLeads has released the 2024 report on planned industrial capital project spending in South Carolina. The firm monitors industrial project activity across North America, including new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment upgrades. Research has identified 117 new industrial projects in South Carolina for 2024.

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

Planned Industrial Construction in South Carolina by Project Type:

          Manufacturing Facilities - 57 New Projects

          Processing Facilities - 27 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 42 New Projects

          Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 2 New Projects

          Laboratory Facilities - 2 New Projects

          Data Center - 1 New Project

 Planned Industrial Construction in South Carolina by Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 49 New Projects

          Expansion - 33 New Projects

          Renovations / Equipment Upgrades - 49 New Projects

          Relocations - 10 New Projects

          Plant Closing - 9 New Projects

Opportunities - By Equipment Need

          Air Emissions Control Equipment - 75

          Compressed Air Systems - 104

          Control Systems and Instrumentation - 78

          Conveyors - 78

          Floor Coatings - 73

          Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 90

          Mechanical Construction - 99

          Packaging Equipment - 67

          Process Equipment - 21

          Tanks/Vessels - 15

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in South Carolina

During the year 2024, our research team identified 15 industrial construction projects in SOUTH CAROLINA with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by AESC US, who is planning to invest $1.5 billion for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in FLORENCE, SC. Completion is slated for 2027. 

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in South Carolina

North Charleston, SC and Ladson, SC

Aerospace company is planning to invest $1 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facilities in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, and LADSON, SC. The project includes the construction of a maintenance and testing facility at the site. Completion is slated for 2027.

Graniteville, SC

Social media company is planning to invest $800 million for the construction of a 715,000 sf data center in GRANITEVILLE, SC. Completion is slated for Spring 2027.

Greenville, SC

Battery mfr. is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a 500,000 sf manufacturing facility in GREENVILLE, SC. Construction is expected to start in early 2025, with completion slated for late 2027.

Iva, SC

Electric utility service provider is planning to invest $470 million for the expansion of their power plant in IVA, SC. Construction is expected to start in 2025, with completion slated for early 2028.

Piedmont, SC

Automotive component mfr. is planning to invest $194 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in PIEDMONT, SC. They have recently received approval for the project.

Aiken, SC

Poultry processing company is planning to invest $185 million for the construction of a processing facility on Frontage Rd. in AIKEN, SC.

Lexington County, SC

Tire mfr. is planning to invest $159 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their two manufacturing facilities in LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Duncan, SC

Fiber optic cable mfr. is planning to invest $155 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facilities in DUNCAN, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Gaffney, SC

Food and beverage company is planning to invest $150 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in GAFFNEY, SC.

Charleston, SC

Defense contractor is planning to invest $120 million for the construction of a 140,000 sf manufacturing facility in CHARLESTON, SC. Completion is slated for 2026.

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

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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