U.S. Distribution and Supply Chain Sector Records 179 New Capital Projects in March 2026, Driven by Warehouse Construction and Equipment Upgrades

Industrial SalesLeads released its March 2026 planned capital project spending report for the Distribution and Supply Chain industry, tracking North American capital project activity across new facility construction, expansions, and equipment modernization projects. This month's research confirms 179 new planned projects across the Distribution and Supply Chain sector, led by 87 renovations and equipment upgrades, 67 new construction starts, and 28 expansions.

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

Distribution and Supply Chain - By Project Type

            Distribution/Fulfillment Centers - 21 New Projects

            Industrial Warehouse - 158 New Projects

Distribution and Supply Chain- By Project Scope/Activity

            New Construction - 67 New Projects

            Expansion - 28 New Projects

            Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 87 New Projects

            Closing - 5 New Projects

Top Industrial Equipment Categories in Demand

95%–96% of the identified industrial projects are searching for Compressed Air Systems, Lighting, HVAC Equipment, Mechanical Construction, Fire Protection Equipment, and Networking/Security Equipment.

70%–77% of the identified industrial projects are searching for Material Handling/Storage Equipment, Lift Trucks, Loading Dock Equipment, and Conveyors.

52% of the identified industrial projects are searching for Floor Coatings, cranes and hoists.

52% of the identified industrial projects are searching for Cranes and Hoists.

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

            New York - 13

            California - 12

            Texas - 12

            Florida - 11

            Indiana - 10

Largest Planned Project

During the month of March, our research team identified 5 new Distribution and Supply Chain facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by NewCold, who is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a warehouse facility in LEBANON, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Distribution and Supply Chain Project Opportunities 

Alabama:

Automotive component mfr. is planning to invest $430 million for the construction of a 1 million sf manufacturing and warehouse facility in GADSDEN, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Florida:

Global online retailer is planning to invest $200 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 1.3 million sf distribution center at 27505 S.W. 132nd Ave. in HOMESTEAD, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2028.

Louisiana:

Food products distributor is planning to invest $110 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their distribution center in PEARL RIVER, LA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Renovations are expected to start in early 2027, with completion slated for late 2027.

Ohio:

Specialty carbon product mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing and warehouse facility in COLUMBUS, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2028.

Michigan:

Municipality is planning to invest $45 million for the construction of a 100,000 sf office, warehouse, and maintenance campus at 3006 Douglas Ave. in KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2026. They will consolidate their operations upon completion in Summer 2028.

South Carolina:

Specialty additive mfr. is planning to invest $40 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a warehouse, office, laboratory, and manufacturing facility at 101 Connexial Blvd. in GRAY COURT, SC. They will relocate their operations upon completion in late 2027.

Rhode Island:

Logistics service provider is expanding and planning to invest $34 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 65,000 sf warehouse facility at 1 All American Way in NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2027.

Georgia:

HVAC equipment distributor is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 1 million sf distribution center in ATLANTA, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Illinois:

Logistics service provider is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 992,000 sf warehouse facility at 9130 W. 55th St. in MCCOOK, IL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Pennsylvania:

Automated logistics and transportation company is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 973,000 sf distribution center at 2300 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in MORRISVILLE, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

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