Texas Leads Industrial Expansion with 410 New Construction and Manufacturing Projects Identified in 2024

Industrial SalesLeads has released the 2024 report on planned industrial capital project spending in Texas. As part of its ongoing analysis of North American industrial activity, the Firm tracks key developments, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects. Research findings indicate the identification of 410 new industrial projects in Texas for 2024, reflecting continued investment and growth within the state’s industrial sector.

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

Planned Industrial Construction in Texas by Project Type:

          Manufacturing Facilities - 90 New Projects

          Processing Facilities - 63 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 210 New Projects

          Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 10 New Projects

          Laboratory Facilities - 15 New Projects

          Mine - 0 New Projects

          Data Center - 13 New Projects    

Planned Industrial Construction in Texas by Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 201 New Projects

          Expansion - 73 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 151 New Projects

          Relocations - 107 New Projects

          Plant Closing - 8 New Projects

Opportunities - By Equipment Need

          Air Emissions Control Equipment - 144 

          Compressed Air Systems - 369

          Control Systems and Instrumentation - 152

          Conveyors - 223

          Floor Coatings - 236

          Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 267

          Mechanical Construction - 358

          Packaging Equipment - 105

          Process Equipment - 54

          Tanks/Vessels - 54

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in Texas

During the year 2024, our research team identified 52 industrial construction projects in TEXAS with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Substrate, Inc., who is investing $108 billion for the construction of a 3 million sf manufacturing complex in BRYAN, TX. 

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in Texas

Austin, TX

Federal agency is planning to invest $1.4 billion for the construction of a semiconductor manufacturing and office campus at the University of Texas in AUSTIN, TX. Construction will occur in two phases.

Wichita Falls, TX

Data center developer is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a 550,000 sf data center campus at 2236 Airport Dr. in WICHITA FALLS, TX. The project includes the renovation and equipment upgrades of an existing 37,000 sf data center at the site.

Austin, TX

Municipality is planning to invest $1 billion for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their wastewater treatment processing plant in AUSTIN, TX.

Longview, TX

Specialty materials company is planning to invest $1 billion for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in LONGVIEW, TX.

Port Arthur, TX

Renewable energy company is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of an ammonia processing facility in PORT ARTHUR, TX.

Naples, TX

Energy company is planning to invest $800 million for the construction of a 900 MW natural gas-fired power plant in NAPLES, TX. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2026, with completion slated for 2029.

San Antonio, TX

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $531 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility at 1 Lone Star Pass in SAN ANTONIO, TX by 500,000 sf.

Hutto, TX

Internet service provider is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a 193,000 sf data and office facility at 2351 Innovation Blvd. in HUTTO, TX. They have recently received approval for the project.

Castroville, TX

Global software and technology company is planning to invest $482 million for the construction of a 245,000 sf data center at 18844 FM 1957 in CASTROVILLE, TX.

Fort Worth, TX

Aerospace company is planning to invest $429 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 447,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility at 15100 N. Beach Street in FORT WORTH, TX.

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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