Posted On Monday, January 05, 2026 by Vince Antoine

Ohio

Industrial SalesLeads announced today the CY2025 results for the new planned industrial capital project spending report for the state of OHIO. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 277 new projects identified in OHIO during 2025.

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

Planned Industrial Construction in OHIO by Project Type:

            Manufacturing Facilities - 105 New Projects

            Processing Facilities - 34 New Projects

            Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 130 New Projects

            Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 5 New Projects

            Laboratory Facilities - 7 New Projects

            Data Center - 11 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction in OHIO by Scope/Activity

            New Construction - 98 New Projects

            Expansion - 76 New Projects

            Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 110 New Projects

            Relocations - 31 New Projects

            Plant Closing - 18 New Projects

Opportunities - By Equipment Need

            Air Emissions Control Equipment - 120 

            Compressed Air Systems - 243

            Control Systems and Instrumentation - 130

            Conveyors - 152

            Floor Coatings - 151

            Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 189

            Mechanical Construction - 231

            Packaging Equipment - 99

            Process Equipment - 28

            Tanks/Vessels - 20

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in OHIO

During the year 2025, our research team identified 24 industrial construction projects in OHIO with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Amazon Web Services, who is investing $5 billion for the construction of a data center campus in JEFFERSON TWP., OH. 

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in OHIO

Jefferson Township, OH

Energy company is planning to invest $3 billion for the construction of an 800 MW natural gas-fired power plant in JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, OH. Construction is expected to start in early 2026.

Millersport, OH

Data center operator is planning to invest $2.1 billion for the construction of a data center campus in MILLERSPORT, OH.

Marysville, OH

Cloud computing service provider is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a 1 million sf data center campus in MARYSVILLE, OH. Completion is slated for 2027.

Defiance, OH

Sanitary paper product mfr. is planning to invest $984 million for the construction of a 1.6 million sf manufacturing facility in DEFIANCE, OH.

Columbus, OH

Aerospace company is planning to invest $900 million for the construction of a manufacturing complex and aircraft hangar at Rickenbacker International Airport in COLUMBUS, OH. Completion is slated for Summer 2026.

Clyde, OH and Marion, OH

Home appliance mfr. is planning to invest $300 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facilities in CLYDE, OH and MARION, OH.

Parma, OH

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $250 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in PARMA, OH.

Cincinnati, OH

Medical supplies mfr. is planning to invest $240 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 638,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility in CINCINNATI, OH.

Howland, OH

Personal care products mfr. is planning to invest $150 million for the construction of a 592,000 sf distribution center in HOWLAND, OH. Construction is expected to start in early 2026, with completion slated for late 2027.

Delta, OH

Steel company is planning to invest $130 million for an expansion of their manufacturing facility in DELTA, OH. Completion is slated for 2027.

 

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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