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166 new Distribution and Supply Chain planned Industrial Project Reports – August 2021 recap

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SalesLeads has announced the August 2021 results for the newly planned capital project spending report for 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. Research confirms 166 new projects in the Distribution and Supply Chain sector.

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

Distribution and Supply Chain – By Project Type

  • Distribution/Fulfillment Centers – 55 New Projects
  • Industrial Warehouse – 136 New Projects

Distribution and Supply Chain- By Project Scope/Activity

  • New Construction – 60 New Projects
  • Expansion – 42 New Projects
  • Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 68 New Projects
  • Closing – 2 New Projects

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

  • Florida – 15
  • New York – 11
  • Texas – 10
  • California – 9
  • Georgia – 8

Largest Planned Project

During the month of August, our research team identified 5 new Distribution and Supply Chain facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Frito-Lay North America, Inc., which is planning to invest $180 million for the construction of a 355,000 sf. warehouse and distribution center at 1496 S. Poinciana Blvd. in KISSIMMEE, FL. Construction will start in early 2022, with completion slated for 2024.

Top 10 Tracked Distribution and Supply Chain Project Opportunities

New Jersey:

A global online retailer is planning to invest $125 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 250,000 SF distribution facility in NEWARK, NJ. They have recently received approval for the project.

Oklahoma:

Economic development agency is planning to invest $124 million for the construction of a multimodal logistics distribution facility in ARDMORE, OK. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Georgia:

Online fashion and beauty retailer is planning to invest $100 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades at their warehouse and distribution center in UNION CITY, GA. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2023.

Alberta:

A brewery is planning to invest $69 million for a 60,000 SF expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their warehouse and production facility in EDMONTON, AB. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

British Columbia:

A global online retailer is planning to invest $65 million for the construction of a 115,000 SF distribution center at Victoria International Airport in SIDNEY, BC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2022.

South Carolina:

Bedding products mfr. is planning to invest $47 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on the recently leased warehouse and distribution space at 101 Michelin Dr. in LAURENS, SC. Completion is slated for late 2021.

Louisiana:

A beverage company is planning to invest $42 million for a 120,000 SF expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their warehouse and processing facility in BATON ROUGE, LA. They have recently received approval for the project.

Florida:

A global online retailer is planning for the construction of a 1.1 million SF warehouse and distribution center at West Midway Rd. in PORT ST. LUCIE, FL. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2022.

 Tennessee:

A global online retailer is planning for the construction of a 1 million SF distribution center in CLARKSVILLE, TN. Completion is slated for 2022.

Kentucky:

An apparel mfr. is planning for an expansion of their distribution center in BOWLING GREEN, KY by 203,000 SF They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Summer 2022.

About this report:

Since 1959, SalesLeads, based out of Jacksonville, FL has been providing Industrial Project Reports on companies that are planning significant capital investments in their industrial facilities throughout North America. Our professional research team identifies new construction, expansion, relocation, major renovation, equipment upgrades, and plant closing project opportunities so that our clients can focus sales and marketing resources on the target accounts that have an impending need for their products, services, and indirect materials.

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