Posted On Monday, February 02, 2026 by Vince Antoine

Michigan

Industrial SalesLeads announced today the CY2025 results for the new planned industrial capital project spending report for the state of MICHIGAN. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 241 new projects identified in MICHIGAN during 2025. 

The following are selected highlights on recent MICHIGAN industrial construction news and manufacturing capital projects.

Planned Industrial Construction in MICHIGAN by Project Type:

            Manufacturing Facilities - 86 New Projects

            Processing Facilities - 40 New Projects

            Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 98 New Projects

            Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 5 New Projects

            Laboratory Facilities - 6 New Projects        

Planned Industrial Construction in MICHIGAN by Scope/Activity

            New Construction - 90 New Projects

            Expansion - 69 New Projects

            Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 75 New Projects

            Relocations - 27 New Projects

            Plant Closing - 21 New Projects

            Data Center - 5 New Projects

Opportunities - By Equipment Need

            Air Emissions Control Equipment - 106 

            Compressed Air Systems - 204

            Control Systems and Instrumentation - 106

            Conveyors - 141

            Floor Coatings - 152

            Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 165

            Mechanical Construction - 201

            Packaging Equipment - 80

            Process Equipment - 35

            Tanks/Vessels - 30

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in MICHIGAN

During the year 2025, our research team identified 10 industrial construction projects in MICHIGAN with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Thor Equities, who is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a data center campus on Milan-Oakville Rd. in AUGUSTA TWP., MI. 

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in MICHIGAN

Detroit, MI

Pharmaceutical company is considering investing $500 million for the construction of a processing facility and currently seeking a site in the DETROIT, MI area.

Zeeland, MI

Renewable energy company is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 200 MW solar farm in ZEELAND, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Monroe, MI

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $200 million for the construction of a 1.5 million sf warehouse facility in MONROE, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2026, with completion slated for 2028.

Three Rivers, MI

Automotive component mfr. is planning to invest $133 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in THREE RIVERS, MI. They have recently received approval for the project.

Saline Township, MI

Data center developer is planning for the construction of a 2 million sf data center, office, and warehouse campus in SALINE TOWNSHIP, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Big Rapids Township, MI

Insulation products mfr. is considering the construction of a manufacturing facility and currently seeking a site in the BIG RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, MI area. Watch SalesLeads for updates.

Van Buren Township, MI

Automotive mfr. is planning for the construction of a 2 million sf distribution center in VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, MI. Construction is expected to start in late Fall 2025.

Wixom, MI

Automotive component mfr. is planning to invest $95 million for the construction of a 185,000 sf office, laboratory, and testing facility in WIXOM, MI. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2026 and they will relocate their operations upon completion in Fall 2027.

Remus, MI

Dairy Cooperative is planning to invest $74 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired processing facility at 311 N. Sheridan Ave. in REMUS, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Zeeland, MI

Industrial automation product mfr. is planning to invest $73 million for the construction of a 285,000 sf manufacturing and office facility at 800 E. Riley St. in ZEELAND, MI. They will consolidate their operations upon completion in late Fall 2026.

 

 

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

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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