Industrial SalesLeads has released the September 2025 results for the new Planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The firm, which tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization, confirmed 146 new projects in the industrial sector, a 3.55% increase in planned capital investments since June. Renovation activity showed notable growth, rising 27.8% from June to September 2025.
The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Type
- Manufacturing/Production Facilities – 123 New Projects
- Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 70 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Scope/Activity
- New Construction – 51 New Projects
- Expansion – 35 New Projects
- Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 73 New Projects
- Plant Closings – 10 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Location (Top 10 States)
- Texas – 15
- California – 10
- Indiana – 10
- Pennsylvania – 9
- New York – 8
- Michigan – 7
- Ohio – 7
- South Carolina – 7
- Georgia – 6
- Virginia – 6
- Florida – 5
Largest Planned Project
During September, our research team identified 23 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by GlaxoSmithKline, which is planning to invest $1.2 billion for the construction of a processing facility in UPPER MERION, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects
TEXAS:
A shipbuilder is planning to invest $1 billion in the construction of a manufacturing and warehouse complex in GALVESTON, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
ALABAMA:
A paper product manufacturer is planning to invest $800 million in expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in PERDUE HILL, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2025, with completion slated for 2027.
CALIFORNIA:
A biotechnology company is planning to invest $600 million for the construction of a laboratory, processing, and office facility on its campus in THOUSAND OAKS, CA. They have recently received approval for the project.
VIRGINIA:
An electrical equipment manufacturer is planning to invest $457 million in the expansion of its manufacturing facility in SOUTH BOSTON, VA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2025, with completion slated for 2028.
TEXAS:
A cable manufacturer is planning to invest $380 million in the construction of a manufacturing and warehouse facility at 19702 Kickapoo Rd. in WALLER, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2026, with completion slated for late 2029.
LOUISIANA:
A microchip manufacturer plans to invest $370 million in the construction of a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Ruston, LA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2026, with completion slated for Summer 2027.
SOUTH CAROLINA:
An automotive manufacturer is planning to invest $300 million in the construction of a 2.3 million-square-foot manufacturing, assembly, and warehouse campus in Blythewood, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
GEORGIA:
A solar panel manufacturer is planning to invest $275 million in the construction of a manufacturing facility in MOULTRIE, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2025.
ARIZONA:
A semiconductor equipment manufacturer plans to invest $200 million in renovating and upgrading equipment at a 182,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located at 2377 S. Arizona Ave. in Chandler, AZ. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
SOUTH CAROLINA:
An aerospace component manufacturer is planning to invest $200 million in the construction of a 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Greer, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 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) provides timely insights into companies planning significant capital investments, including 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.
