A Burst in the Distribution and Supply Chain Construction Projects with 202 Reported for April 2025

Industrial SalesLeads reported that April 2025 saw a surge of 202 new planned capital projects in the Distribution and Supply Chain sector across North America. The Firm's tracking of industrial capital project activity, including expansions, new plant construction, and equipment modernizations, identified and confirmed the noteworthy increase.

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

Distribution and Supply Chain - By Project Type

            Distribution/Fulfillment Centers - 29 New Projects

            Industrial Warehouse - 175 New Projects

Distribution and Supply Chain- By Project Scope/Activity

            New Construction - 85 New Projects

            Expansion - 32 New Projects

            Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 79 New Projects

            Closing - 9 New Projects

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

            Florida - 16

            Texas - 16

            California - 13

            Indiana - 11

            Ohio - 9

Largest Planned Project

The month of April saw our research team identify three newly planned construction projects for Distribution and Supply Chain facilities, with an estimated value of $100 million or greater.

The largest project is owned by Aldi USA, who is planning to invest $550 million for the construction of a 1.1 million sf distribution center in NEW CASTLE, DE. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2030.

Top 10 Tracked Distribution and Supply Chain Project Opportunities 

Oklahoma:

Tire mfr. is planning to invest $320 million for the renovation, expansion, and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing and warehouse facility in LAWTON, OK. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Texas:

Solar module equipment mfr. is planning to invest $265 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing and warehouse facility in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Completion is slated for early 2026.

Florida:

Solar panel recycling service provider is planning to invest $90 million for the construction of a processing and warehouse facility in GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2026, with completion slated for 2027.

Iowa:

Organic herb and spice mfr. is planning to invest $30 million for a 90,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing and warehouse facility at 200 Industrial Park Blvd. in BELLE PLAINE, IA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Tennessee:

Snack food mfr. is planning to invest $27 million for the construction of a 19,000 sf distribution center on Corporate Pkwy. Blvd. in CLARKSVILLE, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Indiana:

Startup electric truck mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 1.4 million sf manufacturing and warehouse facility in WARSAW, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Mississippi:

Global online retailer is planning for the construction of a 930,000 sf distribution center in BYHALIA, MS. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2028.

Arizona:

EV mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on recently acquired manufacturing and warehouse facilities totaling 884,000 sf at 680 E Houser Rd. in COOLIDGE, AZ and at 4141 E Broadway Rd. in PHOENIX, AZ. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Indiana:

Nutritious food company is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 805,000 sf distribution center in MOUNT COMFORT, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Tennessee:

Global online retailer is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 616,000 sf distribution center at 1301 Richard Petty Way in NASHVILLE, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

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