SalesLeads announced today the CY2025 results for the new planned industrial capital project spending report for the state of SOUTH CAROLINA. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 132 new projects identified in SOUTH CAROLINA during 2025.
The following are selected highlights on recent SOUTH CAROLINA industrial construction news and manufacturing capital projects.
Planned Industrial Construction in SOUTH CAROLINA by Project Type:
Manufacturing Facilities - 76 New Projects
Processing Facilities - 19 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 41 New Projects
Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 2 New Projects
Laboratory Facilities - 0 New Projects
Mine - 0 New Projects
Data Center - 2 New Projects
Planned Industrial Construction in SOUTH CAROLINA by Scope/Activity
New Construction - 47 New Projects
Expansion - 39 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 63 New Projects
Relocations - 12 New Projects
Plant Closing - 4 New Projects
Opportunities - By Equipment Need
Air Emissions Control Equipment - 89
Compressed Air Systems - 123
Control Systems and Instrumentation - 88
Conveyors - 96
Floor Coatings - 71
Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 113
Mechanical Construction - 113
Packaging Equipment - 77
Process Equipment - 16
Tanks/Vessels - 14
Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in SOUTH CAROLINA
During the year 2025, our research team identified 21 industrial construction projects in SOUTH CAROLINA with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by NorthMark Strategies, who is planning to invest $2.8 billion for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 500,000 sf data center facility at 4000 S. Pine St. in SPARTANBURG, SC. Completion is slated for late 2026.
Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in SOUTH CAROLINA
Gaffney, SC
Data center developer is planning to invest $2 billion for the construction of a 1.6 million sf data center campus on Ford Rd. in GAFFNEY, SC. Completion is slated for late 2028.
Shelby, SC
Industrial paint and coating mfr. is planning to invest $380 million for the construction of a 198,000 sf processing and warehouse facility in SHELBY, NC. Completion is slated for early 2027.
Jonesville, SC
Electrical transformer mfr. is planning to invest $340 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 861,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility at 6802 Furman L Fendley Hwy. in JONESVILLE, SC. Completion is slated for 2027.
Blythewood, SC
Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 2.3 million sf manufacturing, assembly, and warehouse campus in BLYTHEWOOD, SC.
Piedmont, SC
Commercial truck mfr. is planning to invest $280 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 1 million sf manufacturing and warehouse facility in PIEDMONT, SC. Completion is slated for 2027.
Orangeburg, SC
Renewable fuel company is planning to invest $280 million for the construction of a processing and training facility at 546 Prosperity Dr. in ORANGEBURG, SC. Completion is slated for late 2026.
Alcolu, SC
Wood fiberboard mfr. is planning to invest $250 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility at 1200 Spigner Rd. in ALCOLU, SC. Completion is slated for 2028.
Rock Hill, SC
Global retail chain is planning to invest $240 million for the construction of a 900,000 sf distribution center in ROCK HILL, SC. Construction will occur in two phases, with completion of the first phase slated for Summer 2027.
Fairfax, SC
Lumber company is planning to invest $225 million for the construction of a 375,000 sf manufacturing facility on Barker Mill Pond Rd. in FAIRFAX, SC. Completion is slated for early 2027.
Greer, SC
Aerospace component mfr. is planning to invest $200 million for the construction of a 300,000 sf manufacturing facility in GREER, SC. 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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- Industrial Manufacturing
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