Georgia 2024 Industrial Projects 217

Industrial SalesLeads has released its 2024 Georgia industrial capital projects report. The analysis covers new construction, facility expansions, relocations, and significant equipment upgrades across manufacturing and related sectors. Research confirms 217 newly identified projects statewide in 2024, reflecting strong industrial momentum in Georgia and reflecting continued investment and growth in the state's industrial sector. The following are selected highlights on recent Georgia industrial construction news and manufacturing capital projects.

Georgia industrial construction highlights

By Project Type

• Manufacturing Facilities 49

• Processing Facilities 30

• Distribution and Industrial Warehouse 116

• Power Energy Oil and Gas 3

• Laboratory Facilities 2

• Mine 1

• Data Center 5

By Scope or Activity

• New Construction 99

• Expansion 44

• Renovations and Equipment Upgrades 80

• Relocations 32

• Plant Closings 10

FAQ What counts as a new project
A project with active planning or approvals indicating new build, expansion, relocation, or major renovation with material capex and a defined site or short list of sites.

Opportunities by Equipment Need

• Air Emissions Control Equipment 66

• Compressed Air Systems 196

• Control Systems and Instrumentation 66

• Conveyors 113

• Floor Coatings 123

• Material Handling and Storage 133

• Mechanical Construction 187

• Packaging Equipment 48

• Process Equipment 25

• Tanks and Vessels 18

Capex Qualified Opportunity: A planned project with verified capital budget and timeline sufficient to drive near to mid-term purchasing decisions across equipment and services.

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in Georgia

• Our team identified 18 Georgia projects valued at 100 million dollars or more in 2024.

• The largest is owned by Oglethorpe Power, planning 2 billion dollars for a 1,200 MW natural gas plant in Forsyth GA, plus 360 million dollars for a 240 MW plant in Box Springs GA.

Top 10 Tracked Georgia Industrial Projects

• Thomaston GA Plastic recycling service provider 950 million dollars for a 2.5 million sf processing and warehouse campus. Starts 2025. Completion 2027.

• Macon GA Paper towel and tissue manufacturer 600 million dollars for expansion and equipment upgrades.

• Macon GA Hygiene products manufacturer 418 million dollars for manufacturing warehouse and office expansion and upgrades.

• Cedartown GA Solar panel glass manufacturer and recycling company 344 million dollars for a new manufacturing facility. Completion 2026.

• LaGrange GA Sauce and condiment manufacturer 288 million dollars for a processing facility.

• Morrow GA Bathroom fixture manufacturer 238 million dollars for manufacturing and warehouse expansion and upgrades.

• Rome GA Municipality 200 million dollars for a water treatment plant on Riverside Pkwy.

• Augusta GA Automotive component manufacturer 184 million dollars for a new manufacturing facility. Completion 2027.

• Fort Valley GA Specialty bus manufacturer 160 million dollars for manufacturing facility renovations and upgrades.

• Adairsville GA Solar component manufacturer 154 million dollars for a two-phase manufacturing expansion at 500 Soho Drive.

Q: What sectors are most active in Georgia
A: Distribution and warehouse leads volume with 116 projects followed by manufacturing and processing. Energy and data centers also show targeted growth.

Glossary Identified Project: A SalesLeads verified opportunity that includes company site details, scope, likely timeline, and key decision makers for outreach.

How to act on this data

• Prioritize counties with multiple high value projects.

• Align outreach by equipment need and scope stage new build vs upgrade.

• Target stakeholders in permitting and procurement windows three to six months pre-construction.

• Get a sample list of Georgia identified projects with decision maker contacts.

• Ask about Industrial Market Intelligence for live alerts in your categories.

• Explore Outsourced Lead Generation to fill the pipeline with qualified appointments.

About Industrial SalesLeads
Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads has provided industrial capital project intelligence and outsourced lead generation services that help sales and marketing teams build predictable pipelines. Our Industrial Market Intelligence platform surfaces companies planning new construction, expansions, relocations, equipment modernization, and plant closures in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Lead Generation Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team.

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