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  • Posted On Tuesday, February 01, 2022 by Evan Lamolinara

    Illinois

    SalesLeads announced today the CY2021 results for the new planned industrial capital project spending report for the state of Illinois. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 165 new projects identified in Illinois during 2021.

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

    Planned Industrial Construction in Illinois by Project Type:

              Manufacturing Facilities - 33 New Projects

              Processing Facilities - 31 New Projects

              Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 75 New Projects

              Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 7 New Projects

              Laboratory Facilities - 6 New Projects

              Mine - 0 New Projects

              Data Center - 3 New Projects

       Planned Industrial Construction in Illinois by Scope/Activity

              New Construction - 50 New Projects

              Expansion - 29 New Projects

              Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 70 New Projects

              Relocations - 45 New Projects

              Plant Closing - 9 New Projects

    Opportunities - By Equipment Need

              Air Emissions Control Equipment - 59

              Compressed Air Systems - 133

              Control Systems and Instrumentation - 70

              Conveyors - 74

              Floor Coatings - 58

              Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 99

              Mechanical Construction - 118

              Packaging Equipment - 42

              Process Equipment - 28

              Tanks/Vessels - 18

    Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in Illinois

    During the year 2021, our research team identified 30 industrial construction projects in Illinois with an estimated value of $25 million or more.

    The largest project is owned by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., who is considering investing $2.6 billion for the construction of an EV battery manufacturing facility in the NORMAL, IL area..

    Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in Illinois

    Elk Grove Village, IL

    Data center service provider is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a 750,000 sf data center at Higgins and Busse Rd. in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2023.

    Chicago, IL

    Global computer and software company is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a 400,000 sf data center facility on Lakewood Ave. in CHICAGO, IL. They have recently received approval for the project.

    Mascoutah, IL

    Aerospace company is planning to invest $200 million for the construction of a 300,000 sf manufacturing facility at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in MASCOUTAH, IL. Completion is slated for early 2024.

    Creal Springs, IL

    Meat processing company is planning to invest $87 million for the construction of an 83,000 sf processing facility at 9032 Route 166 in CREAL SPRINGS, IL. They have recently received approval for the project.

    Plainfield, IL

    Beverage mfr. is planning to invest $80 million for a 225,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in PLAINFIELD, IL. They have recently received approval for the project.

    Chicago, IL

    Production studio is planning to invest $60 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 220,000 sf warehouse, office, and sound studio complex in CHICAGO, IL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Renovations are expected to start in Fall 2021, with completion slated for late 2022.

    Glendale Heights, IL

    Bakery company is planning to invest $50 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 153,000 sf processing facility at 85 West Army Trail Rd. in GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL.

    Wilmington, IL

    Waste management service provider is planning to invest $46 million for the construction of a renewable natural gas plant in WILMINGTON, IL. They have recently received approval for the project.

    Chicago, IL

    Hydroponic farming company is planning to invest $40 million for the construction of a 63,000 sf growing and processing facility at 901 E. 104th St. in CHICAGO, IL. They have recently received approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in early 2022, with completion slated for 2023.

    Elgin, IL

    Corrugated packaging products mfr. is planning to invest $30 million for the construction of a 488,000 sf manufacturing facility at 2601 Mason Rd. in ELGIN, IL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

    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:

    Data Centers

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