Industrial SalesLeads announced today the CY2025 results for the new planned industrial capital project spending report for the state of ILLINOIS. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 173 new projects identified in ILLINOIS during 2025.
The following are selected highlights on recent ILLINOIS industrial construction news and manufacturing capital projects.
Planned Industrial Construction in ILLINOIS by Project Type:
Manufacturing Facilities - 44 New Projects
Processing Facilities - 24 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 84 New Projects
Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 13 New Projects
Laboratory Facilities - 5 New Projects
Mine - 0 New Projects
Data Center - 0 New Projects
Planned Industrial Construction in ILLINOIS by Scope/Activity
New Construction - 48 New Projects
Expansion - 20 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 91 New Projects
Relocations - 50 New Projects
Plant Closing - 10 New Projects
Opportunities - By Equipment Need
Air Emissions Control Equipment - 69
Compressed Air Systems - 146
Control Systems and Instrumentation - 72
Conveyors - 82
Floor Coatings - 55
Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 105
Mechanical Construction - 135
Packaging Equipment - 47
Process Equipment - 20
Tanks/Vessels - 21
Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in ILLINOIS
During the year 2025, our research team identified 11 industrial construction projects in ILLINOIS with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by Enbridge Inc., who is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a 468 MW wind farm in LIVINGSTON COUNTY, IL.
Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in ILLINOIS
Tuscola, IL
Animal feed mfr. is planning to invest $750 million for the construction of a processing facility at 625 E. U.S. Hwy. 36 in TUSCOLA, IL. Completion is slated for 2028.
Belvidere, IL
Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $600 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in BELVIDERE, IL. Completion is slated for 2027.
Decatur, IL
Automotive glass mfr. is planning to invest $400 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in DECATUR, IL.
Waukegan, IL
Solar panel mfr. is considering investing $300 million for the construction of a manufacturing and office facility in WAUKEGAN, IL. Watch SalesLeads for updates.
North Chicago, IL
Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $195 million for the construction of a processing facility in NORTH CHICAGO, IL. Completion slated for 2027.
East Moline, IL
Agricultural and construction equipment mfr. is planning to invest $149 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in EAST MOLINE, IL.
Libertyville, IL
Medical device mfr. is planning to invest $115 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a manufacturing facility in LIBERTYVILLE, IL.
Chicago, IL
Quantum computing company is planning to invest $65 million for the construction of an office, laboratory, and assembly facility in CHICAGO, IL. They will relocate their regional operations upon completion.
Waukegan, IL
Paints and coatings mfr. is planning to invest $59 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades on their warehouse and processing facility in WAUKEGAN,IL. Construction will occur in two phases.
Chicago, IL
Start-up battery mfr. is planning to invest $46 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a manufacturing and office facility in CHICAGO, IL.
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Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and Outsourced Lead Generation services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, 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 Lead Generation 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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