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Posted On Thursday, December 04, 2025 by Evan Lamolinara

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Industrial SalesLeads announced the November 2025 results for its planned capital project spending report for the Distribution and Supply Chain industry. The firm tracks planned industrial project activity across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization projects.

In November, researchers identified 195 new projects in the Distribution and Supply Chain sector, compared to 199 projects in October. November 2025 also marks seven consecutive months of growth, supported by a consistently strong pipeline of planned industrial capital projects.

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Type

          Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 136 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 78 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 43 New Projects

          Expansion - 52 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 69 New Projects

          Plant Closings - 13 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States)

          Texas - 15

          Ohio - 10

          California - 9

          South Carolina - 9

          Indiana - 8

          Pennsylvania - 8

          Virginia - 8

          Michigan - 7

          New York - 6

          North Carolina - 6

          Connecticut - 5

Largest Planned Project

During the month of November, our research team identified 19 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Eli Lilly and Company, who is planning to invest $4.5 billion for the construction of a laboratory and processing complex at 300 N. 200 W. in LEBANON, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects

WISCONSIN:

AI technology company is planning to invest $569 million for an expansion of their manufacturing facility in MOUNT PLEASANT, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

WEST VIRGINIA:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $453 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in BUFFALO, WV. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.

OHIO:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $250 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in PARMA, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NEW MEXICO:

Hypersonic rocket mfr. is planning to invest $235 million for the construction of a manufacturing and testing complex in RIO RANCHO, NM. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

KENTUCKY:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $204 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in GEORGETOWN, KY They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.

TEXAS:

Communication equipment mfr. is planning to invest $150 million for the construction of a 210,000 sf manufacturing facility in SUGAR LAND, TX. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Summer 2026.

PENNSYLVANIA:

Personal and household care product mfr. is planning to invest $142 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing and warehouse facility in LEWISTOWN, PA. They have recently received approval for the project.

MISSISSIPPI:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $125 million for an expansion of their manufacturing facility in BLUE SPRINGS, MS. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Floor care appliance mfr. is planning to invest $120 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a manufacturing and office facility at 1000 Innovation Way in ANDERSON, SC. They have recently received approval for the project. They will consolidate their operations upon completion in Summer 2026.

NORTH CAROLINA:

Industrial concrete product mfr. is investing $102 million for the construction of a 154,000 sf manufacturing, warehouse, and office facility in GASTONIA, NC. Construction has recently started.

 

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, Industrial 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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