• Posted On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 by Evan Lamolinara

    Distro May 2023

    IMI SalesLeads announced today the May 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Distribution and Supply Chain industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 158 new projects in the Distribution and Supply Chain sector.

    The following are selected highlights on new Distribution Center and Warehouse construction news.

    Distribution and Supply Chain - By Project Type

              Distribution/Fulfillment Centers - 16 New Projects

              Industrial Warehouse - 142 New Projects         

    Distribution and Supply Chain- By Project Scope/Activity

              New Construction - 73 New Projects

              Expansion - 42 New Projects

              Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 41 New Projects

              Closing - 3 New Projects

    Distribution and Supply Chain - By Project Location (Top 5 States)

              California - 12

              Texas - 12

              Florida - 9

              Georgia - 9

              Indiana - 8      

    Largest Planned Project

    During the month of May, our research team identified 3 new Distribution and Supply Chain facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

    The largest project is owned by DHL Supply Chain, who is investing $280 million for the construction of a 3 million sf warehouse complex in SOUTH ANNVILLE TOWNSHIP, PA. Completion will occur in phases, with the completion of phase 1 slated for Summer 2024. 

    Top 10 Tracked Distribution and Supply Chain Project Opportunities

    Illinois:

    Real estate development company is investing $250 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 482,000 sf movie and TV production studio in CHICAGO, IL. Completion is slated for early 2024.

    Arizona:

    Furniture mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for the construction of a 1-million sf manufacturing, distribution, showroom, and office campus on 107th Ave. in AVONDALE, AZ. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

    Mississippi:

    Beverage distributor is planning to invest $100 million for the construction of a 400,000 sf distribution facility in MADISON, MS. They have recently received approval for the project. They will relocate their regional operations upon completion in early 2025.

    Kansas:

    Industrial pipe and fitting mfr. is planning to invest $80 million for the construction of a 134,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility on 119th St. W. in MAIZE, KS. Construction is expected to start in early 2024, with completion slated for early 2025.

    Mississippi:

    Logistics service provider is planning to invest $64 million for the construction of a 200,000 sf warehouse facility in ELLISVILLE, MS. They have recently received approval for the project.

    Florida:

    Membership-only grocery and retail chain is planning to invest $61 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 1 million sf distribution center at 1400 Zoo Pkwy in JACKSONVILLE, FL. 

    Texas:

    Furniture mfr. is planning to invest $44 million for the construction of a 740,000 sf distribution center in MIDLOTHIAN, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2023, with completion slated for Summer 2024. 

    Iowa:

    Automotive parts mfr. is planning to invest $35 million for the construction of a 215,000 sf manufacturing, distribution, and office facility on SE Convenience Blvd. in ANKENY, IA. Construction is expected to start in Fall 2023, with completion slated for early 2025. The site will allow for a future 145,000 sf expansion.

    North Carolina:

    Aerospace company is planning to invest $33 million for the construction of a warehouse and maintenance facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport in GREENSBORO, NC. They have recently received approval for the project. 

    California:

    Supermarket chain is planning for the construction of a 1.4 million sf distribution center in RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

    About IMI SalesLeads, Inc.

    Since 1959, IMI SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI 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 Prospecting 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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