Distribution and Supply Chain Planned Industrial Projects Continue Decline at 12% MoM February 2026

Distribution and Supply Chain Planned Industrial Projects Continue Decline at 12% MoM February 2026

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Industrial SalesLeads has announced the February 2026 results for its new planned capital project spending report for the Distribution and Supply Chain industry. The Firm tracks planned industrial capital project activity across North America, including facility expansions, new facility construction, and major equipment modernization projects. Research identified 173 new projects in the Distribution and Supply Chain sector during February, down from 197 projects in January, representing a 12% MoM decrease. Compared to 232 projects reported in February 2025, activity declined 15% year over year.

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

Distribution and Supply Chain – By Project Type

  • Distribution/Fulfillment Centers – 17 New Projects
  • Industrial Warehouse – 156 New Projects

Distribution and Supply Chain- By Project Scope/Activity

  • New Construction – 53 New Projects
  • Expansion – 29 New Projects
  • Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 99 New Projects
  • Closing – 1 New Project

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

  • Texas – 17
  • California – 12
  • Indiana – 11
  • Virginia – 9
  • Florida – 8

Largest Planned Project

During the month of January, 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 Milwaukee Tool, who is planning to invest $206 million for the construction of a 750,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility on Good Hope Rd. in MENOMONEE FALLS, WI. The project includes the renovation of a 164,000 sf research and laboratory facility at the site. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Distribution and Supply Chain Project Opportunities

Washington: Real estate developer is planning to invest $190 million for the construction of a warehouse facility in PASCO, WA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Texas: Battery manufacturer is planning to invest $110 million for a 175,000 SF expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing and warehouse facility in TEMPLE, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Florida: Home furnishing company is planning for the construction of a 1.2 million sf distribution center in PLANT CITY, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Alabama: Construction, engineering, and manufacturing company is planning to invest $79 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 700,000 SF manufacturing and warehouse facility at 3101 Anderson Rd. in OPELIKA, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

South Carolina: Chemical manufacturer is planning to invest $63 million for the construction of a 50,000 SF processing and warehouse facility in LAURENS, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2028.

Indiana: Musical instrument retailer is planning to invest $50 million for a 150,000 SF expansion of their distribution center in FORT WAYNE, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Delaware: Foodservice redistributor is planning to invest $33 million for the expansion of their distribution center in BEAR, DE by 150,000 sf. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2026, with completion slated for Summer 2027.

Tennessee: Rubber product manufacturer is planning to invest $27 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing, warehouse, and office facility in CROSSVILLE, TN. They have recently received approval for the project. They will consolidate their operations upon completion.

Texas: Food processing company is planning to invest $26 million for the construction of a 50,000 SF warehouse and processing facility at 3289 Eberhardt Rd. in TEMPLE, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Summer 2027.

Michigan: Municipality is planning to invest $26 million for the construction of a 38,000 SF warehouse, office, maintenance, and storage campus in GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2026 and they will consolidate their operations upon completion in 2027.

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.

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