Industrial SalesLeads has announced the findings of its November 2025 report on planned capital project spending within the North American Industrial Manufacturing sector. The firm’s research, which tracks new plant construction, facility expansions, and significant equipment modernization, identified 154 new projects. Capital project activity remains stable, with 154 new projects in November, nearly matching the 155 projects tracked in October. The report indicates strong activity across key investment types, including new construction, expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades.
The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Type
- Manufacturing/Production Facilities – 136 New Projects
- Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 78 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Scope/Activity
- New Construction – 43 New Projects
- Expansion – 52 New Projects
- Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 69 New Projects
- Plant Closings – 13 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Location (Top 10 States)
- Texas – 15
- Ohio – 10
- California – 9
- South Carolina – 9
- Indiana – 8
- Pennsylvania – 8
- Virginia – 8
- Michigan – 7
- New York – 6
- North Carolina – 6
- Connecticut – 5
Largest Planned Project
During November, our research team identified 19 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by Eli Lilly and Company, which plans to invest $4.5 billion to construct a laboratory and processing complex at 300 N. 200 W. in LEBANON, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects
WISCONSIN:
An AI technology company is planning to invest $569 million to expand its manufacturing facility in MOUNT PLEASANT, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
WEST VIRGINIA:
An automotive manufacturer is planning to invest $453 million in expansion and equipment upgrades at its manufacturing facility in BUFFALO, WV. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.
OHIO:
An automotive manufacturer is planning to invest $250 million in expansion and equipment upgrades at its manufacturing facility in PARMA, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
NEW MEXICO:
Hypersonic rocket manufacturer is planning to invest $235 million for the construction of a manufacturing and testing complex in RIO RANCHO, NM. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
KENTUCKY:
An automotive manufacturer is planning to invest $204 million in expansion and equipment upgrades for its manufacturing facility in GEORGETOWN, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.
TEXAS:
A communication equipment manufacturer is planning to invest $150 million to construct a 210,000 sf manufacturing facility in SUGAR LAND, TX. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Summer 2026.
PENNSYLVANIA:
Personal and household care product manufacturer is planning to invest $142 million in expansion and equipment upgrades for its manufacturing and warehouse facility in LEWISTOWN, PA. They have recently received approval for the project.
MISSISSIPPI:
An automotive manufacturer plans to invest $125 million to expand its manufacturing facility in BLUE SPRINGS, MS. It is currently seeking approval for the project.
SOUTH CAROLINA:
A floor care appliance manufacturer is planning to invest $120 million in renovations and equipment upgrades for a manufacturing and office facility at 1000 Innovation Way in ANDERSON, SC. They have recently received approval for the project. They will consolidate their operations upon completion in Summer 2026.
NORTH CAROLINA:
An industrial concrete product manufacturer is investing $102 million to construct a 154,000-square-foot manufacturing, warehouse, and office facility in GASTONIA, NC. Construction has recently started.
About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.
Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL, has been a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services to sales and marketing teams, ensuring a predictable, scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence (IMI) provides timely insights into companies planning significant capital investments in industrial facilities, including new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization, and plant closings. The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension of your sales team, is designed to drive growth by generating qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com.
