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143 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects in March 2023 with Q1 Expansion Increases MoM

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- IMI SalesLeads announced today the April 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 143 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Type

Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 126 New Projects

Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 68 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity

New Construction - 44 New Projects

Expansion - 58 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 51 New Projects

Plant Closings - 11 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States)
Georgia - 11
Michigan - 9
Ontario - 8
New York - 7
Pennsylvania - 7
Tennessee - 7
Texas - 7
Ohio - 6
California - 5
North Carolina - 5

Largest Planned Project

During the month of April, 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 Bosch, who is planning to invest $2 billion for an expansion of a recently acquired manufacturing facility at 7501 Foothills Blvd. in ROSEVILLE, CA. Completion is slated for 2026.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects

ONTARIO:
Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $1 billion for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in OAKVILLE, ON. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2024.

ALBERTA:
Building materials mfr. is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a processing plant in EDMONTON, AB. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2026.

OREGON:
Wood products mfr. is planning to invest $700 million in the construction of 2 manufacturing facilities at their manufacturing complex in DILLARD, OR. Completion is slated for 2025. The project also includes equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facilities in RIDDLE, OR, and COQUILLE, OR.

KENTUCKY:
Battery component mfr. is planning to invest $504 million for the construction of a 350,000 sf manufacturing facility in HOPKINSVILLE, KY. Construction is expected to start in late 2023, with completion slated for early Spring 2025.

NEW YORK:
Diesel engine mfr. is planning to invest $452 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in JAMESTOWN, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

PENNSYLVANIA:
Semiconductor mfr. is planning to invest $300 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing complex in TAMAQUA, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

OHIO:
Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $280 million for a 1 million sf expansion of their engine manufacturing facility at 101 W. Campus Blvd. in BROOKVILLE, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

GEORGIA:
Metal recycling company is planning to invest $275 million for the expansion of their processing facility in AUGUSTA, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2026.

WISCONSIN:
Plastic film mfr. is expanding and planning to invest $270 million for the construction of a 130,000 sf manufacturing facility in MILTON, WI. They have recently received approval for the project. The site will allow for additional expansion.

FLORIDA:
Specialty building materials mfr. is planning to invest $270 million for the construction of a 408,000 sf manufacturing facility in JACKSONVILLE, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

About IMI SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, IMI 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. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries, including:

* Industrial Manufacturing
* Plastics
* Food and Beverage
* Metals
* Power Generation
* Pulp Paper and Wood
* Oil and Gas
* Mining and Aggregates
* Chemical
* Research and Development
* Distribution and Supply Chain
* Pipelines
* Pharmaceutical
* Misc. Industrial Buildings
* Waste Water Treatment
* Data Centers

More information: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/industry/industrial-manufacturing/

IMI SalesLeads announced today the April 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 143 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

Related link: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/

Industrial Manufacturing Planned Investment Decreased in October 2022 to 129 Projects in U.S. and Canada

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- IMI SalesLeads announced today the October 2022 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 129 new projects in October, and 154 new projects in September in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING - BY PROJECT TYPE

Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 117 New Projects

Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 77 New Projects

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING - BY PROJECT SCOPE/ACTIVITY

New Construction - 40 New Projects

Expansion - 48 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 42 New Projects

Plant Closings - 10 New Projects

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING - BY PROJECT LOCATION (TOP 10 STATES)

Michigan - 11

California - 8

Ontario - 8

Indiana - 7

New York - 7

Ohio - 7

South Carolina - 6

Texas - 6

North Carolina - 5

Tennessee - 5

LARGEST PLANNED PROJECT

During the month of October, our research team identified 15 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Micron Technology, Inc., who is planning to invest $100 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in CLAY, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction will occur in multiple phases and is expected to begin in 2023.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects

MICHIGAN:

Battery mfr. is planning to invest $1.6 billion for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 660,000 sf manufacturing facility at 42060 Ecorse Rd. in VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, MI. Completion is slated for 2024.

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $700 million for the construction of a 1 million sf EV battery manufacturing facility in WOODRUFF, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TENNESSEE:

EV battery mfr. is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in CLARKSVILLE, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

ALABAMA:

Automotive component mfr. is planning to invest $205 million for the construction of a 450,000 sf EV battery manufacturing facility in MONTGOMERY, AL. Construction is expected to start in late 2022.

GEORGIA:

Building materials mfr. is planning to invest $150 million for a 500,000 sf expansion of their manufacturing and warehouse facility in MACON, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

KANSAS:

Tire mfr. is planning to invest $125 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in TOPEKA, KS. They have recently received approval for the project.

TENNESSEE:

Battery material and technology company is planning for the expansion of their warehouse and manufacturing facility at 1029 W 19th St. in CHATTANOOGA, TN. Completion is slated for 2024.

MICHIGAN:

Automotive component mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on two recently leased manufacturing facilities totaling 314,000 sf at 12240 Oakland Blvd. in HIGHLAND PARK, MI and in SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI. They have recently received approval for the projects.

ALABAMA:

Aerospace company is planning to invest $45 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in COURTLAND, AL. Completion is slated for late 2026.

TEXAS:

Residential glass products mfr. is planning to invest $30 million for a 195,000 sf expansion of their manufacturing and warehouse facility in WAXAHACHIE, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2023.

About SalesLeads, Inc.:

Since 1959, 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.

* Industrial Manufacturing

* Plastics

* Food and Beverage

* Metals

* Power Generation

* Pulp Paper and Wood

* Oil and Gas

* Mining and Aggregates

* Chemical

* Research and Development

* Distribution and Supply Chain

* Pipelines

* Pharmaceutical

* Misc. Industrial Buildings

* Waste Water Treatment

* Data Centers

More information: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/industry/industrial-manufacturing/

IMI SalesLeads announced today the October 2022 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects.

Related link: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/

813 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Project Reports – CY 2021 Recap

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- SalesLeads announced today the CY 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 813 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector identified in 2021.

Planned industrial project activity within the sector decreased by 7% from the previous year.

The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.

Food and Beverage Project Type

* Processing Facilities - 620 New Projects

* Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 239 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

* New Construction - 310 New Projects

* Expansion - 219 New Projects

* Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 337 New Projects

* Plant Closing - 31 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)

Texas - 51

California - 46

New York - 46

Ohio - 40

Pennsylvania - 38

Florida - 32

Wisconsin - 31

Indiana - 30

Georgia - 30

Missouri - 28

YOY Growth by State

Research shows that Missouri state had the highest increase of projects tracked, with 54% more projects identified than in 2020. Conversely, Kentucky state showed the largest decline of projects tracked, with a 85% decline compared to 2020.

Most Active Month

Research shows that the most active month was August, where 86 new projects opportunities were identified.

Largest Month to Month Increase in Projects Tracked

Research shows that there was a 20% increase in new projects tracked from May 2021 to June 2021. Conversely, Aug-Sep showed the largest month to month decline; with 86 new projects in August and 61 in September.

Opportunities - By Equipment Need

* Air Emissions Control Equipment - 567

* Compressed Air Systems - 739

* Control Systems and Instrumentation - 588

* Conveyors - 659

* Floor Coatings - 431

* Material Handling/Storage Equipment - 760

* Mechanical Construction - 666

* Packaging Equipment - 518

* Process Equipment - 508

* Tanks/Vessels - 315

Largest Planned Project

During the year 2021, our research team identified 52 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by J.M. Smucker Company, who is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a processing facility in MCCALLA, AL. Construction will occur in phases and is expected to start in early 2022, with completion slated for 2025.

Top 12 Largest Food and Beverage Projects

JANUARY

Pet food mfr. is planning to invest $145 million for a 200,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades of their processing facility in FORT SMITH, AR. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2022.

FEBRUARY

Cheese mfr. is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a 486,000 sf processing facility in BELVIDERE, NY.

MARCH

Pet food mfr. is planning to invest $390 million for the construction of a processing facility at 6574 OH-503 in LEWISBURG, OH. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2023.

APRIL:

Winery is planning to invest $400 million for the construction of a production facility in FORT LAWN, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

MAY:

Dairy products mfr. is planning to invest $460 million for the construction of a processing facility in DODGE CITY, KS. Completion is slated for 2024.

JUNE:

Startup meat processing company is planning to invest $325 million for the construction of a processing facility in MILLS COUNTY, IA. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2022, with completion slated for late 2023.

JULY:

Beverage company is planning to invest $740 million for the construction of a 2 million sf processing and distribution facility in CONCORD, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.

AUGUST:

Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $415 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in AMERICAN FALLS, ID. Completion is slated for Summer 2023.

SEPTEMBER:

Startup soybean processing company is planning to invest $350 million for the construction of a processing facility in ALTA, IA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2024.

OCTOBER:

Specialty dairy products mfr. is planning to invest $870 million for the construction of a processing facility in LUBBOCK, TX. They have recently received approval for the project.

NOVEMBER:

Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a processing facility in MCCALLA, AL. Construction will occur in phases and is expected to start in early 2022, with completion slated for 2025.

DECEMBER:

Distillery is planning to invest $400 million for the construction of a production facility in CHARLESTOWN, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Since 1959, SalesLeads, based out of Jacksonville, FL has been providing Industrial Project Reports on companies that are planning significant capital investments in their industrial facilities throughout North America. Our professional research team identifies new construction, expansion, relocation, major renovation, equipment upgrades, and plant closing project opportunities so that our clients can focus sales and marketing resources on the target accounts that have an impending need for their products, services, and indirect materials.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries, including:

* Industrial Manufacturing

* Plastics

* Food and Beverage

* Metals

* Power Generation

* Pulp Paper and Wood

* Oil and Gas

* Mining and Aggregates

* Chemical

* Research and Development

* Distribution and Supply Chain

* Pipelines

* Pharmaceutical

* Misc. Industrial Buildings

* Waste Water Treatment

* Data Centers

Learn more: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/industry/food-and-beverage/

SalesLeads announced today the CY 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 813 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector identified in 2021.

Related link: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/

145 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Project Reports – November 2021 Recap

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- SalesLeads announced today the November 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 145 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Type

Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 128 New Projects

Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 61 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity

New Construction - 52 New Projects

Expansion - 55 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 46 New Projects

Plant Closings - 12 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States)

North Carolina - 12

California - 11

Ohio - 9

Indiana - 9

Georgia - 8

Florida - 7

Ontario - 7

Texas - 7

New York - 6

Michigan - 6

Largest Planned Project

During the month of November, our research team identified 13 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by SKC, Inc., who is planning to invest $473 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility at 3000 SKC Dr. in COVINGTON, GA. Completion is slated for Fall 2023.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Flooring products mfr. is planning to invest $400 million for an expansion of their manufacturing facility in AIKEN, SC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2024.

GEORGIA:

Metal recycling service provider is planning to invest $340 million for the construction of an electronic recycling facility in AUGUSTA, GA. Completion is slated for Spring 2024.

FLORIDA:

Contact lens mfr. is planning to invest $200 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in JACKSONVILLE, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

INDIANA:

Biotechnology company is planning to invest $125 million for the construction of a 110,000 sf processing facility in FISHERS, IN. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2023.

NORTH CAROLINA:

Consumer products mfr. is expanding and planning to invest $110 million for the construction of an 80,000 sf manufacturing facility in GREENSBORO, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.

TEXAS:

Medical glove mfr. is considering the construction of two manufacturing facilities and is currently seeking sites in the KATY and CYPRESS, TX areas. Watch SalesLeads for updates.

ALABAMA:

Wire mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for the construction of a 270,000 sf manufacturing facility in HARTSELLE, AL. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2023.

OHIO:

Home appliance mfr. is planning to invest $65 million for an expansion of their manufacturing facility in OTTAWA, OH. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2022, with completion slated for 2023.

INDIANA:

Trailer mfr. is planning to invest $50 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in TERRE HAUTE, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in early 2022. They will consolidate part of their operations upon completion in late 2024.

NORTH CAROLINA:

Shipping pallet mfr. is planning to invest $40 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 253,000 sf warehouse and manufacturing facility in MOCKSVILLE, NC. Completion is slated for Summer 2022.

About SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, 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.

Each month, our team delivers hundreds of industrial capital project intelligence reports within a variety of industries, including:

* Industrial Manufacturing

* Plastics

* Food and Beverage

* Metals

* Power Generation

* Pulp Paper and Wood

* Oil and Gas

* Mining and Aggregates

* Chemical

* Research and Development

* Distribution and Supply Chain

* Pipelines

* Pharmaceutical

* Industrial Buildings

* Waste Water Treatment

* Data Centers

Learn more: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/solutions/industrial-project-reports/

SalesLeads announced today the November 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects.

Related link: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/

163 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Project Reports – June 2021 Recap

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- SalesLeads announced today the June 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 163 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.

:: Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Type

Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 150 New Projects

Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 76 New Projects

:: Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity

New Construction - 52 New Projects

Expansion - 56 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 75 New Projects

Plant Closings - 6 New Projects

:: Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location(Top 10 States)

California - 14
Ohio - 14
South Carolina- 10
Texas - 9
Virginia - 9
Indiana - 8
Michigan - 8
New York - 7
Pennsylvania - 7
Wisconsin - 7

:: Largest Planned Project

During the month of June, our research team identified 15 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by First Solar, who is planning to invest $680 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in LAKE TOWNSHIP, OH by 2 million sf. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2021, with completion slated for 2023.

:: Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects

OHIO:
Biotechnology company is planning to invest $365 million for the construction of a 270,000 sf processing facility in NEW ALBANY, OH. Construction is expected to start in Fall 2021.

MISSOURI:
Semiconductor products mfr. is planning to invest $210 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in O FALLON, MO. Completion is slated for late 2021.

QUEBEC:
Electric vehicle mfr. is planning to invest $185 million for the construction of a battery manufacturing facility in MIRABEL, QC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2022.

TEXAS:
Specialty molded-fiber products mfr. is planning to invest $150 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in LUFKIN, TX. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2023

INDIANA:
Pharmaceutical glass container mfr. is planning to invest $145 million for the construction of a 370,000 sf office and manufacturing facility in FISHERS, IN. They have recently received approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2021, with completion slated for 2023.

SOUTH CAROLINA:
Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $118 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades of their manufacturing facility in RIDGEVILLE, SC.

DELAWARE:
Pharmaceutical company is planning for the construction of a 1.74 million sf manufacturing complex at 1091 Industrial Dr. in MIDDLETOWN, DE. Construction is expected to start in 2022 and will occur in multiple phases. Completion is slated for 2024.

WASHINGTON:
Medical equipment mfr. is planning to invest $92 million for a 50,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in SPOKANE, WA. Completion is slated for late 2024.

GEORGIA:
Fuel cell mfr. is planning to invest $84 million for the construction of a processing facility in KINGSLAND, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.

MICHIGAN:
Automotive components mfr. is planning to invest $51 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 210,000 sf manufacturing facility at 1400 Rochester Rd. in TROY, MI. They have recently received approval for the project.

Since 1959, SalesLeads, based out of Jacksonville, FL has been providing Industrial Project Reports on companies that are planning significant capital investments in their industrial facilities throughout North America. Our professional research team identifies new construction, expansion, relocation, major renovation, equipment upgrades, and plant closing project opportunities so that our clients can focus sales and marketing resources on the target accounts that have an impending need for their products, services, and indirect materials.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries, including:
* Industrial Manufacturing
* Plastics
* Food and Beverage
* Metals
* Power Generation
* Pulp Paper and Wood
* Oil and Gas
* Mining and Aggregates
* Chemical
* Research and Development
* Distribution and Supply Chain
* Pipelines
* Pharmaceutical
* Misc. Industrial Buildings
* Waste Water Treatment
* Data Centers

PRESS CONTACT:
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847-312-1367

SalesLeads announced today the June 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity.

Related link: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/