5.5% Decrease in New Distribution and Supply Chain Projects in May 2026, Holds Steady in 2026

Industrial SalesLeads announced today the May 2026 results for its planned capital project spending report covering the Distribution and Supply Chain industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects. This month's research confirms 187 new projects in the Distribution and Supply Chain sector, reflecting a decrease of 11 projects, or 5.56%, compared to the 198 projects reported in April 2026.

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

Distribution and Supply Chain - By Project Type

            Distribution/Fulfillment Centers - 20 New Projects

            Industrial Warehouse - 167 New Projects

Distribution and Supply Chain- By Project Scope/Activity

            New Construction - 69 New Projects

            Expansion - 23 New Projects

            Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 94 New Projects

            Closing - 6 New Projects

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

            Georgia - 19

            Texas - 13

            Florida - 10

            New York - 9

            Connecticut - 7

Largest Planned Project

During the month of May, our research team identified 14 new Distribution and Supply Chain facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Applied Digital Corp., who is investing $3.6 billion for the construction of two 150-MW data center facilities and an AI training campus in RAPIDES PARISH, LA. Construction will occur in multiple phases, with completion of phase 1 slated for Summer 2027.

Top 10 Tracked Distribution and Supply Chain Project Opportunities 

Texas:

Building materials mfr. is planning to invest $1.2 billion for the construction of a manufacturing and warehouse facility at 1750 IP Way Road in ORANGE, TX. They have recently received approval for the project.

Texas:

Aerospace company is planning to invest $650 million for the construction of a 1.3 million sf manufacturing, research, and warehouse complex in HUTTO, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Alabama:

Power transformer mfr. is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 600,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility in MUSCLE SHOALS, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2028.

Florida:

Global online retailer is planning to invest $240 million for the construction of a 1 million sf distribution center and office facility at 2300 S. Kings Hwy. in FORT PIERCE, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Spring 2028.

Connecticut:

Global online retailer is planning to invest $200 million for the construction of a 1.3 million sf distribution center in KILLINGLY, CT. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Florida:

Global online retailer is planning to invest $200 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their 1 million sf distribution center at 7600 LTC Pkwy. in PORT ST. LUCIE, FL. Renovations are expected to start in Fall 2026, with completion slated for Fall 2028.

Texas:

Solar panel mfr. is planning to invest $200 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 500,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility in HOUSTON, TX. Completion is slated for Fall 2026.

New York:

Food product mfr. is planning to invest $170 million for the expansion of their processing and warehouse facility in AVON, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction will occur in phases, with completion of the 1st phase slated for Spring 2028.

Georgia:

Metal fabrication and manufacturing company is planning to invest $125 million for the construction of a 600,000 sf manufacturing, warehouse, and office facility on Barnes Ferry Rd. in MACON, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.

Kentucky:

Transportation and logistics company is planning to invest $113 million for the construction of a 346,000 sf warehouse and office facility in HILLVIEW, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2028.

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