Industrial SalesLeads released its December 2025 analysis of planned capital investment activity within the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The report monitors upcoming North American industrial projects, including plant expansions, new construction, and large-scale equipment upgrades. Research identified 123 new Industrial Manufacturing projects in December, a 20% decline from November, when 154 projects were recorded, making December the weakest month of 2025 for new project activity.
The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Type
- Manufacturing/Production Facilities – 114 New Projects
- Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 70 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Scope/Activity
- New Construction – 26 New Projects
- Expansion – 43 New Projects
- Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 75 New Projects
- Plant Closings – 7 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Location (Top 10 States)
- North Carolina – 10
- Indiana – 9
- New York – 8
- Wisconsin – 8
- California – 7
- Pennsylvania – 7
- South Carolina – 7
- Texas – 6
- Iowa – 5
- Kentucky – 5
- Ohio – 5
Largest Planned Project
Research conducted in November uncovered 14 new Industrial Manufacturing construction projects with estimated investments of at least $100 million.
The largest project is owned by Korea Zinc, which plans to invest $7 billion to construct a processing facility in CLARKSVILLE, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2029.
Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects
ALABAMA:
A pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $6 billion in the construction of a processing and laboratory facility in HUNTSVILLE, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2026, with completion slated for 2032.
MARYLAND:
A pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $2 billion to expand, renovate, and upgrade its processing facilities in FREDERICK, MD. The project includes the construction of a processing and laboratory facility in GAITHERSBURG, MD. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
VIRGINIA:
A global aerospace and defense company is considering investing $1 billion to construct a manufacturing facility and is currently seeking a site in VIRGINIA. Watch SalesLeads for updates.
NORTH CAROLINA:
A pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $771 million in expansion, renovations, and equipment upgrades for its processing and warehouse facilities in DURHAM, NC. The project includes renovations and equipment upgrades for a 202,000 SF processing facility in MORRISVILLE, NC. Completion is slated for early 2028.
VIRGINIA:
A wire and cable manufacturer is planning to invest $689 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in CHESAPEAKE, VA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2026, with completion slated for late 2027.
UTAH:
A medical device manufacturer is planning to invest $615 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
TEXAS:
An electronic manufacturer is planning to invest $200 million in renovations and equipment upgrades for a recently leased manufacturing facility at 1069 FM 3349 in TAYLOR, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
PENNSYLVANIA:
A steel producer is planning to invest $195 million in the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in BUTLER TWP., PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Summer 2028.
MINNESOTA:
A building materials manufacturer is planning to invest $157 million to construct a 250,000 SF manufacturing facility in NORTH BRANCH, MN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
SOUTH CAROLINA:
An automotive component manufacturer is planning to invest $120 million to construct a 400,000 SF manufacturing facility at 4100 St. Matthews Rd. in ORANGEBURG, SC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.
About the Author:
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, expansions, relocations, 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.
