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  • Posted On Sunday, February 14, 2021 by Evan Lamolinara

    Wisconsin

    SalesLeads announced today the CY2020 results for the new planned industrial capital project spending report for the state of Wisconsin. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 157 new projects identified in Wisconsin during 2020.

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

     

    Planned Industrial Construction in Wisconsin by Project Type:

              Manufacturing Facilities - 50 New Projects

              Processing Facilities - 36 New Projects

              Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 71 New Projects

              Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 7 New Projects

              Laboratory Facilities - 5 New Projects

              Mine - 1 New Project

              Data Center - 0 New Projects

        

    Planned Industrial Construction in Wisconsin by Scope/Activity

              New Construction - 64 New Projects

              Expansion - 48 New Projects

              Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 54 New Projects

              Relocations - 35 New Projects

              Plant Closing - 10 New Projects

     

    Opportunities - By Equipment Need

              Air Emissions Control Equipment - 77 

              Compressed Air Systems - 137

              Control Systems and Instrumentation - 76

              Conveyors - 88

              Floor Coatings - 86

              Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 111

              Mechanical Construction - 122

              Packaging Equipment - 58

              Process Equipment - 27

              Tanks/Vessels - 20

     

    Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in Wisconsin

    During the year 2020, our research team identified 20 industrial construction projects in Wisconsin with an estimated value of $25 million or more.

    The largest project is owned by The Kroger Co., who is planning to invest $112 million for the construction of a 350,000 distribution center in PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI. Completion is slated for 2022.

     

    Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in Wisconsin

    Waunakee, WI

    Brewery is planning to invest $68 million for the expansion of their production facility in WAUNAKEE, WI by 100,000 sf. The project also includes the construction of a 200,000 sf warehouse on Uniek Dr. in WAUNAKEE, WI.

    Madison, WI

    Biotechnology company is planning to invest $65 million for the expansion of their processing facility in MADISON, WI by 70,000 sf. Completion is slated for Summer 2022.

    Wrightstown, WI

    Bioenergy company is planning to invest $60 million for the construction of a processing plant in WRIGHTSTOWN, WI.

    West Milwaukee, WI

    Medical device mfr. is planning to invest $50 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on an 87,000 sf manufacturing and office facility in WEST MILWAUKEE, WI.

    Green Bay, WI

    Pulp and paper company is planning to invest $50 million for the construction of a 1 million sf distribution center on Williams Grant Drive in GREEN BAY, WI.

    Eau Claire, WI

    Food and beverage company is planning to invest $50 million for an expansion of their processing facility in EAU CLAIRE, WI.

    Fitchburg, WI

    Electric utility service provider is planning to invest $32 million for the construction of a 20 MW solar farm site in FITCHBURG, WI. Completion is slated for Summer 2021.

    West Bend, WI

    Tool mfr. is planning to invest $26 million for an expansion of their manufacturing facility in WEST BEND, WI.

    Madison, WI

    Global shipping company is planning to invest $26 million for the construction of a 385,000 sf distribution center at 7322 Manufacturers Dr. in MADISON, WI.

    Milton, WI

    Candy mfr. is planning for the construction of a 390,000 sf warehouse and processing facility in MILTON, WI. Construction will occur in multiple phases.

     

    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:

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