1804 New Industrial Manufacturing Industry Planned Project Reports - CY 2025 Recap

Industrial SalesLeads announced today the CY 2025 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 1804 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector identified in 2025.

Planned industrial project activity within the sector increased by 6% from the previous year. 

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Type

            Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 1598 New Projects

            Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 996 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity

            New Construction - 507 New Projects

            Expansion - 554 New Projects

            Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 823 New Projects

            Plant Closing - 170 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States)

            Texas - 113

            Indiana - 109

            Ohio - 103

            North Carolina - 97

            California - 92

            New York - 92

            Michigan - 90

            Pennsylvania - 85

            South Carolina - 80

            Wisconsin - 65

YOY Growth by State

Research shows that Utah state had the highest increase of Industrial Manufacturing projects tracked, with 150% more projects identified than in 2024. Conversely, Washington state showed the largest decline of projects tracked, with a 50% decline compared to 2024. 

Most Active Month 

Research shows that the most active month was October, where 167 new Industrial Manufacturing project opportunities were identified.

Largest Month to Month Increase in Projects Tracked 

Research shows that there was a 15% increase in new projects tracked from January 2025 to February 2025. Conversely, Nov-Dec showed the largest month to month decline; with 162 new projects in November and 135 in December.

Opportunities - By Equipment Need

            Manufacturing Equipment - 1307

            Air Emissions Control Equipment - 1575

            Compressed Air Systems - 1575

            Control Systems and Instrumentation - 1485

            Conveyors - 1485

            Cranes and Hoists - 1318

            Floor Coatings - 932

            Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 1627

            Packaging Equipment - 1357

            Equipment Relocation - 157

 Largest Planned Project

During the year 2025, our research team identified 219 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Micron Technology, who is planning to invest $150 billion for the construction of a manufacturing complex in CLAY, NY.

Top 12 Largest Industrial Manufacturing Projects

JANUARY

Steel company is planning to invest $7 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Construction is expected to start in early 2026, with completion slated for 2029.

FEBRUARY

Automotive component mfr. is planning to invest $1 billion for the expansion of their manufacturing facilities in GUELPH, ON, STAFFORD, ON, WELLAND, ON and WINDSOR, ON.

MARCH: 

Global computer and technology products mfr. is planning to invest $10 billion for the construction of a 250,000 sf manufacturing facility in HOUSTON, TX. Completion is slated for 2026.

APRIL:

Automotive glass mfr. is planning to invest $400 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in DECATUR, IL.

MAY:

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $6 billion for the construction of a processing campus in HOUSTON, TX. Completion is slated for 2030.

JUNE:

Semiconductor mfr. is planning to invest $15 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in LEHI, UT.

JULY:

Pharmaceutical company is considering investing $4 billion for the construction of a processing facility and is currently seeking a site in VIRGINIA. Watch Industrial SalesLeads for updates.

AUGUST: 

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $13 billion for the expansion of their manufacturing facility at 700 Hyundai Blvd. in MONTGOMERY, AL. Completion is slated for 2028

SEPTEMBER:

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $1.2 billion for the construction of a processing facility in UPPER MERION, PA.

OCTOBER:

Pharmaceutical company is investing $4.5 billion and has recently started the construction of a processing campus in ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA. Completion is slated for 2029.

NOVEMBER:

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $4.5 billion for the construction of a laboratory and processing complex at 300 N. 200 W. in LEBANON, IN.

DECEMBER:

Zinc producer is planning to invest $7 billion for the construction of a processing facility in CLARKSVILLE, TN. Completion is slated for 2029.

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI 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 Prospecting 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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