WISCONSIN Industrial Construction Project and Manufacturing Capex Activity - 2025 Recap

Industrial SalesLeads announced today the CY2025 results for the new planned industrial capital project spending report for the state of WISCONSIN. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 168 new projects identified in WISCONSIN during 2025.

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

Planned Industrial Construction in WISCONSIN by Project Type:

            Manufacturing Facilities - 66 New Projects

            Processing Facilities - 32 New Projects

            Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 71 New Projects

            Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 3 New Projects

            Laboratory Facilities - 4 New Projects           

Planned Industrial Construction in WISCONSIN by Scope/Activity

            New Construction - 58 New Projects

            Expansion - 50 New Projects

            Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 67 New Projects

            Relocations - 18 New Projects

            Plant Closing - 11 New Projects

Opportunities - By Equipment Need

            Air Emissions Control Equipment - 81

            Compressed Air Systems - 147

            Control Systems and Instrumentation - 82

            Conveyors - 101

            Floor Coatings - 85

            Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 96

            Mechanical Construction - 138

            Packaging Equipment - 69

            Process Equipment - 27

            Tanks/Vessels - 24

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects in WISCONSIN

During the year 2025, our research team identified 7 industrial construction projects in WISCONSIN with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Vantage Data Centers, who is planning to invest $8 billion for the construction of a 1.2 million sf data center campus in PORT WASHINGTON, WI. 

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Projects in WISCONSIN

Hayward, WI

Wet and dry organic waste to fuel company is planning to invest $1.5 billion for the construction of a processing facility in HAYWARD, WI.

Mount Pleasant, WI

AI technology company is planning to invest $569 million for an expansion of their manufacturing facility in MOUNT PLEASANT, WI.

Franklin, WI

Industrial automation equipment mfr. is planning to invest $180 million for the expansion of their manufacturing, laboratory, and office campus in FRANKLIN, WI. They will consolidate their WI and IL operations upon completion in Summer 2027.

New Berlin, WI

Industrial equipment mfr. is planning for the construction of a 1 million sf manufacturing and warehouse facility in NEW BERLIN, WI.

Sheboygan, WI

Foodservice equipment and supplies mfr. is planning to invest $80 million for a 110,000 sf expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in SHEBOYGAN, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Franklin, WI

Medical device mfr. is planning to invest $50 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 120,000 sf manufacturing facility in FRANKLIN, WI.

Madison, WI

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $45 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in MADISON, WI.

Eau Claire, WI

Electrical component mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 750,000 sf manufacturing facility in EAU CLAIRE, WI

 Plymouth, WI

Cheese mfr. is planning for the construction of a 384,000 sf processing facility on State Hwy 57 in PLYMOUTH, WI. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2026. They will relocate their operations upon completion in 2027.

Kenosha, WI

Logistics service provider is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 280,000 sf distribution center at 6222 77th Ave. in KENOSHA, WI.

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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