Q2 Industrial Planned Projects Decreased by 2.7%

Industrial SalesLeads announced today the June 2026 results for its planned industrial capital project spending report, tracking North American facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects across all major industrial sectors. The firm's industrial market research team confirmed 397 new planned industrial projectss during the month of June. Q2 projects showed April 2026 with 408 projects, May 2026 with 400 projects and June with 397 projects. Although projects only decreased by 11 projects, this it still signifies a 2.7% consistent drop in the past 3 months.

The following are selected highlights on new industrial construction news and project opportunities throughout North America.

Planned Industrial Construction - By Project Type:

          Manufacturing Facilities - 159 New Projects

          Processing Facilities - 76 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 184 New Projects

          Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 33 New Projects

          Laboratory Facilities - 7 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 142 New Projects

          Expansion - 87 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 203 New Projects

          Plant Closing - 24 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Location (Top 10 States)

          Texas  - 30

          California - 24

          Indiana - 21

          Ohio - 20

          Florida - 19

          New York - 19

          Michigan - 16

          Pennsylvania - 16

          Georgia - 14

          Tennessee - 14

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project

During the month of June, our research team identified 29 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Penn America LNG, who is considering investing $6.4 billion for the construction of an LNG processing plant and currently seeking a site in the EDDYSTONE, PA area. Watch Industrial SalesLeads for updates.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects

NEW MEXICO:

Solar panel, glass, and module equipment mfr. is planning to invest $5 billion for the construction of a manufacturing and warehouse campus in GALLUP, NM. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction will occur in multiple phases.

PENNSYLVANIA:

Steel company is planning to invest $3 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in BRADDOCK, PA. Construction is expected to start in late 2026, with completion slated for 2029.

MASSACHUSETTS:

Metal parts mfr. is planning to invest $1.3 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in DEVENS, MA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Mining company is planning to invest $1 billion for the renovation and equipment upgrades on an 800,000 sf manufacturing and refined metals facility facility in BLACKSBURG, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

KANSAS:

Aerospace company is planning to invest $1 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in WICHITA, KS. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

MONTANA:

Aerospace component mfr. is planning to invest $800 million for the construction of a 2 million sf manufacturing facility in GREAT FALLS, MT. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2026, with completion of phase I slated for late 2027.

TEXAS:

Grocery retail chain is planning to invest $700 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their distribution and processing facility on Foster Rd. in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Construction is expected to start in late 2026, with completion slated for 2028.

CALIFORNIA:

Startup recycled paper product mfr. is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in MODESTO, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TEXAS:

Lithium iron phosphate mfr. is planning to invest $230 million for the construction of a processing facility in HOOKS, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

INDIANA:

Biotechnology company is planning to invest $150 million for the construction of a 130,000 sf processing facility in WHITESTOWN, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

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