Chemical manufacturing activity increased 18.8% from September 2026. Fertilizer, specialty chemical and paint and coating manufacturers are expanding capacity and modernizing existing facilities. The Industrial SalesLeads research team identified 19 chemical projects in October. The activity spread across 16 states, led by New York.
The following are selected highlights on new Chemical industry news:
Chemical - By Project Type
Fertilizer & Agricultural Chemicals – 5
Specialty / General Chemical – 5
Paints & Coatings – 4
Chemical - By Project Location
New York – 3
Alabama – 2
14 Other States – 1 each
Chemical - By Project Scope/Activity
Equipment Upgrade – 9
Expansion – 8
Renovation – 6
New Construction – 4
Closing – 3
Chemical Equipment Categories in Demand
In October, the chemical project managers we identified are buying the following equipment:
84%: Material Handling/Storage Equipment, Lift Trucks, Loading Dock Equipment, Compressed Air Systems, Cranes and Hoists, Lighting, HVAC, Mechanical Construction, Fire Protection Equipment, Networking/Security Equipment
74-79%: Control Systems & Instrumentation, Air Emissions Control Equipment, Packaging Equipment, Heat Exchangers, Tanks/Vessels Stainless
63%: Floor Coatings
58%: Building Construction, Process Equipment
Top 5 Tracked Chemical Projects
VIRGINIA:
A chemical company plans to invest $98 million to expand, renovate and upgrade equipment at its processing facility in Hopewell, VA. The project is seeking approval.
ALABAMA:
An industrial paint and coating manufacturer plans to invest $70 million to renovate and upgrade equipment at its 112,000 sf processing facility in Huntsville, AL. The project is seeking approval.
ILLINOIS:
A fertilizer manufacturer plans to invest $70 million to expand its processing facility in Marissa, IL. The project is seeking approval.
TEXAS:
A specialty coating manufacturer plans to invest $4.5 million to build a 25,000 sf manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. The project is seeking approval, and completion is slated for fall 2027.
NEW YORK:
A chemical company and tire manufacturer plans to close its processing facility in Niagara Falls, NY. It plans to cease all operations in late October 2026.
Largest Planned Project
A chemical company plans to invest $500 million for a 105,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades at its laboratory and processing facility in Eagan, MN. The project is seeking approval. Construction is expected to start in 2027, with completion slated for 2030.
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