Industrial SalesLeads reports a consistent summer for the industrial manufacturing sector, with 141 new capital projects announced in both June and July 2025. The Firm’s monthly report, which tracks planned new capital projects including new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment modernization projects across North America, confirms this consistent level of activity. This sustained growth indicates a strong and stable period of planned capital spending within the industry.
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Type
- Manufacturing/Production Facilities – 130 New Projects
- Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 65 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Scope/Activity
- New Construction – 32 New Projects
- Expansion – 48 New Projects
- Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 71 New Projects
- Plant Closings – 14 New Projects
Industrial Manufacturing – By Project Location (Top 10 States)
- Texas – 14
- South Carolina – 11
- Indiana – 10
- Wisconsin – 9
- California – 8Michigan – 8
- New York – 8
- Pennsylvania – 7
- Tennessee – 7
- North Carolina – 6
- Kentucky – 5
Largest Planned Project
During July, our research team identified 14 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by AstraZeneca, which is considering investing $4 billion for the construction of a processing facility and is currently seeking a site in VIRGINIA. Watch SalesLeads for updates.
Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects
NORTH CAROLINA:
A biotechnology company is planning to invest $2 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades to its processing facility in RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
TEXAS:
An electronic component manufacturer is planning to invest $687 million for the construction of two manufacturing facilities at 15200 Heritage Parkway and 14601 Mobility Way in FORT WORTH, TX. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2026.
KENTUCKY:
Home appliance manufacturer is planning to invest $490 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on its manufacturing facility in LOUISVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.
MISSISSIPPI:
A transformer manufacturer is planning to invest $236 million in a 580,000 square-foot expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in Quitman, MS. The project includes the expansion of their manufacturing facilities in Laurel, MS, and Medenhall, MS. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
TEXAS:
A solar panel manufacturer is planning to invest $200 million in expansion and equipment upgrades at its manufacturing facility in Brookshire, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
ARKANSAS:
A defense contractor is planning to invest $193 million in a 130,000 sf expansion of their manufacturing and office campus in CAMDEN, AR. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.
VIRGINIA:
A custom automotive manufacturer is considering investing $150 million in renovation and equipment upgrades at a manufacturing facility at 701 S. 6th Ave. in HOPEWELL, VA. Watch SalesLeads for updates.
MISSISSIPPI:
A federal space agency is planning to invest $120 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades to their manufacturing facility in HANCOCK COUNTY, MS. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
PENNSYLVANIA:
An energy equipment manufacturer is planning to invest $100 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Charleroi, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
NORTH CAROLINA:
Biodegradable paper tableware manufacturer is planning to invest $80 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 588,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility at 68 Snowbird Rd. in ROBBINSVILLE, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.
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 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. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com.
