Wisconsin Industrial Construction Project and Manufacturing Capex Activity - 2021 Recap

SalesLeads announced today the CY2021 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 182 new projects identified in Wisconsin during 2021.

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 - 182 New Projects

          Processing Facilities - 38 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 65 New Projects

          Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 4 New Projects

          Laboratory Facilities - 6 New Projects

          Mine - 1 New Project

          Data Center - 0 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction in Wisconsin by Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 71 New Projects

          Expansion - 59 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 64 New Projects

          Relocations - 42 New Projects

          Plant Closing - 8 New Projects

Opportunities - By Equipment Need

          Air Emissions Control Equipment - 106 

          Compressed Air Systems - 170

          Control Systems and Instrumentation - 105

          Conveyors - 118

          Floor Coatings - 109

          Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 118

          Mechanical Construction - 153

          Packaging Equipment - 80

          Process Equipment - 30

          Tanks/Vessels - 23

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in Wisconsin

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

The largest project is owned by Georgia Pacific, who is planning to invest $500 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their warehouse and manufacturing facility in GREEN BAY, WI. They have recently received approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in Wisconsin

Oshkosh, WI

Specialty vehicle mfr. is planning to invest $482 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades at their manufacturing facility in OSHKOSH, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Verona, WI

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $250 million for the construction of a 108,000 sf laboratory, processing, and office campus in VERONA, WI. Completion is slated for early 2023.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Paper products mfr. is planning to invest $189 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades at their manufacturing facility in WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Plover, WI

Specialty frozen food mfr. is planning to invest $169 million for a 135,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades at their processing facility in PLOVER, WI. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2022.

Little Chute, WI

Dairy products mfr. is planning to invest $168 million for a 210,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility at 2701 Freedom Rd. in LITTLE CHUTE, WI. Completion is slated for early 2023.

Franklin, WI

Cheese mfr. is planning to invest $60 million for the construction of a 350,000 sf processing facility at South 27th St. in FRANKLIN, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Lake Mills, WI

Municipality is planning to invest $45 million for the construction of a wastewater treatment processing plant in LAKE MILLS, WI. They have recently received approval for the project.

Kimberly, WI

Specialty wire products mfr. is planning to invest $37 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in KIMBERLY, WI by 70,000 sf. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2021, with completion slated for 2022.

Beloit, WI

Specialized ingredient processing mfr. is planning to invest $30 million for the construction of a 75,000 sf warehouse and manufacturing facility on Colley Rd. in BELOIT, WI. They have recently received approval for the project.

Chippewa Falls, WI

Technology company is planning to invest $22 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades of their manufacturing facility in CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI. They have recently received 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:

• Industrial Manufacturing
• Plastics
• Food and Beverage
• Metals
• Power Generation
• Pulp Paper and Wood
• Oil and Gas
• Mining and Aggregates
• Chemical
• Research and Development
• Distribution and Supply Chain
• Pipelines
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• Industrial Buildings
• Waste Water Treatment
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