Industrial SalesLeads has found that planned capital investment activity in the Industrial Manufacturing sector continued its upward momentum in May 2026, with research identifying 156 new planned industrial projects across North America, a 7.6% increase compared to April.
Manufacturing and production facilities accounted for the majority of activity with 138 new projects, while distribution and industrial warehouse developments contributed an additional 66 projects. Texas, Indiana, and California led the nation in new project activity, while 20 major projects valued at more than $100 million highlighted continued confidence in long-term industrial growth and investment
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Type
- Manufacturing/Production Facilities – 138 New Projects
- Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 66 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Scope/Activity
- New Construction – 36 New Projects
- Expansion – 49 New Projects
- Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 78 New Projects
- Plant Closings – 14 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Location (Top 10 States)
- Texas – 16
- Indiana – 15
- California – 14
- Michigan – 8
- New York – 8
- Ohio – 8
- Pennsylvania – 7
- Arizona – 6
- North Carolina – 6
- Wisconsin – 6
- Illinois – 5
Industrial Equipment Categories in Demand
In the month of May, identified industrial manufacturing project managers are procuring the following equipment:
75% – 79% – Lighting, compressed air systems, material handling/storage, lift trucks, networking/security equipment
70% – 74% – HVAC Equipment, conveyors, cranes and hoists, mechanical construction
60% – 69% – Fire protection, loading dock equipment, control systems & instruments, air emissions control, heat exchangers, packaging equipment, manufacturing equipment
39% – Floor coatings
Largest Planned Project
During the month of May, our research team identified 20 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by JetZero, which plans to invest $5 billion to construct an 8 million sf manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport in GREENSBORO, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.
Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects
INDIANA: A pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $5 billion to expand its two processing facilities in LEBANON, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
TEXAS: An automotive manufacturer plans to invest $2 billion to expand its manufacturing facility in SAN ANTONIO, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
TEXAS: A building materials manufacturer plans to invest $1.2 billion to construct a manufacturing and warehouse facility at 1750 IP Way Road in ORANGE, TX. They have recently received approval for the project.
NORTH CAROLINA: A pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $1 billion in the construction of a processing, laboratory, and office campus in DURHAM, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
TEXAS: An electronic equipment manufacturer. is planning to invest $876 million in the construction of a one-million-square-foot manufacturing facility in FORT WORTH, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
MISSOURI: A battery manufacturer is planning to invest $400 million in expansion and equipment upgrades at its manufacturing facility in ST. JOSEPH, MO. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
ALABAMA: A power transformer manufacturer is planning to invest $300 million in the construction of a 600,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehouse facility in MUSCLE SHOALS, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2028.
NORTH CAROLINA: An aerospace component manufacturer is planning to invest $300 million to construct two manufacturing facilities totaling 272,000 square feet in MONROE, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
NEW JERSEY: A pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer is planning to invest $200 million in the renovation and equipment upgrades of a recently acquired 320,000-square-foot processing and office facility in FLANDERS, NJ. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
CALIFORNIA: A commercial EV manufacturer is planning to invest $140 million in renovation and equipment upgrades on battery manufacturing facilities in GARDEN GROVE, CA, and CYPRESS, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
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