Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2025 report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing industry, highlighting a growing new project pipeline. The Firm’s tracking of North American activity identified 133 new projects slated for development. This surge includes investments in facility expansions, the construction of new manufacturing plants, and significant equipment modernization projects.
The following are selected highlights of the new Manufacturing construction industry news.
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Type
- Manufacturing/Production Facilities – 115 New Projects
- Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 100 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Scope/Activity
- New Construction – 31 New Projects
- Expansion – 41 New Projects
- Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 65 New Projects
- Plant Closings – 11 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Location (Top 10 States)
- Ohio – 13
- Texas – 12
- Michigan – 9
- Pennsylvania – 9
- California – 7
- North Carolina – 7
- Arizona – 6
- Illinois – 6
- Indiana – 6
- New York – 6
Largest Planned Project
For April, our research team identified 13 new construction projects, each boasting an estimated value exceeding $100 million. This signals an intense wave of investment and expansion within the industry.
The largest project is owned by Fuyao Glass America, which plans to invest $400 million in the expansion and equipment upgrades of its manufacturing facility in DECATUR, IL. The company is currently seeking approval for the project.
Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects
OKLAHOMA:
A tire manufacturer plans to invest $320 million in the renovation, expansion, and equipment upgrades of its manufacturing and warehouse facility in LAWTON, OK. The company is currently seeking approval for the project.
TEXAS:
A solar module equipment manufacturer plans to invest $265 million to expand and upgrade their manufacturing and warehouse facility in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Completion is slated for early 2026.
MINNESOTA:
A biotechnology company plans to invest $132 million in renovation and equipment upgrades on a 122,000 SF processing facility at 7500 Meridian Circle N. in MAPLE GROVE, MN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.
ILLINOIS:
A medical device manufacturer is planning to invest $115 million in renovation and equipment upgrades at a manufacturing facility in LIBERTYVILLE, IL, and is seeking approval for the project.
OHIO:
A plastic film manufacturer plans to invest $106 million in a 157,000-sf expansion and equipment upgrades at its manufacturing facility in LEXINGTON, OH. The project also includes equipment upgrades at its 2355 W 4th Street manufacturing facility in ONTARIO, OH. It is currently seeking approval for the project.
KENTUCKY:
An automotive manufacturer is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in LOUISVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
WEST VIRGINIA:
An automotive manufacturer plans to invest $88 million in renovation and equipment upgrades at its manufacturing facility in BUFFALO, WV. The company recently received approval for the project, which is slated for completion in 2026.
UTAH:
Railroad equipment manufacturer plans to invest $70 million to expand their manufacturing facility in SALT LAKE CITY, UT by 245,000 SF. They are seeking approval for the project.
KENTUCKY:
A packaging company plans to invest $61 million in constructing a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Lebanon, KY. Completion is slated for Fall 2025.
MINNESOTA:
A biomedical testing equipment manufacturer plans to invest $50 million to expand its manufacturing facility in CHASKA, MN, by 148,000 SF. The company is currently seeking approval for the project.
About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.
Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI 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 Prospecting 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.
