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Posted On Thursday, January 08, 2026 by Evan Lamolinara

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Industrial SalesLeads announced the December 2025 results of its planned capital project spending report for the Distribution and Supply Chain industry, highlighting a measurable rebound in project activity. The firm tracks planned industrial capital investments across North America, including facility expansions, new distribution center construction, and significant equipment modernization projects. Research identified 209 new Distribution and Supply Chain projects in December 2025, up from the sector’s low point of 183 projects recorded in March 2025. This increase represents an approximate 14 percent gain, indicating increased investment within the distribution and supply chain sector.

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

Distribution and Supply Chain - By Project Type

          Distribution/Fulfillment Centers - 19 New Projects

          Industrial Warehouse - 190 New Projects

Distribution and Supply Chain- By Project Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 93 New Projects

          Expansion - 43 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 77 New Projects

          Closing - 8 New Projects

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

          Texas - 25

          Florida - 15

          Ohio - 13

          Indiana - 11

          Pennsylvania - 11

Largest Planned Project

During the month of December, our research team identified 9 new Distribution and Supply Chain facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Novartis, who is planning to invest $771 million for the expansion, renovations, and equipment upgrades on their processing and warehouse facilities in DURHAM, NC. The project includes the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 202,000 sf processing facility in MORRISVILLE, NC. Completion is slated for early 2028.

Top 10 Tracked Distribution and Supply Chain Project Opportunities 

Kentucky:

Grocery retail chain is planning to invest $391 million for the construction of a distribution center in FRANKLIN, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Mississippi:

Bulk liquid storage service provider is planning to invest $316 million for the construction of a warehouse and storage facility in PASCAGOULA, MS. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Michigan:

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.

New York:

Beverage company is planning to invest $200 million for the construction of a 512,000 sf processing and distribution facility in PERTH, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Florida:

Restaurant chain is planning to invest $150 million for the construction of a 244,000 sf distribution center in WINTER HAVEN, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.

Iowa:

Specialty food mfr. is planning to invest $130 million for the construction of a processing and warehouse facility in SIOUX CITY, IA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

New York:

Electrical equipment mfr. has recently started the renovation and equipment upgrades on 72,000 sf of manufacturing space in GEORGETOWN, TX. They are also planning for the construction of a 600,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility in GEORGETOWN, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Michigan:

Aerospace component mfr. is planning to invest $75 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing and warehouse facility in MUSKEGON, MI, and NORTON SHORES, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2027.

Texas:

Footwear mfr. is planning to invest $73 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their distribution and office facility in FORT WORTH, TX. The project includes the construction of a distribution center in FORT WORTH, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Illinois:

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.

 

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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