Industrial Manufacturing planned Project Report

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29% increase in new Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects in May 2023; Minnesota new to Top 10

IMI SalesLeads has announced the May 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 184 new projects in May as compared to 143 in April in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

TEXAS: Semiconductor mfr. is planning to invest $200 million for the expansion of its manufacturing facility in LUBBOCK, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

MICHIGAN: Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $200 million for the construction of a 1 million sf EV component manufacturing facility in AUBURN HILLS, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2023, with completion slated for late 2024.

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

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Type

• Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 167 New Projects

• Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 66 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity

• New Construction - 62 New Projects

• Expansion - 64 New Projects

• Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 60 New Projects

• Plant Closings - 17 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States)

• New York - 16

• Ohio - 13

• Michigan - 9

• Pennsylvania - 8

• Ontario - 7

Largest Planned Project

• Texas - 15

• Indiana – 12

• Minnesota – 8 (New to List)

• Georgia - 7

• South Carolina - 7

During the month of May, our research team identified 12 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Applied Materials, Inc., which is planning to invest $4 billion for the construction of a manufacturing, laboratory, and office facility in SUNNYVALE, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2026.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects

GEORGIA: Graphite product mfr. is planning to invest $800 million in the construction of a manufacturing facility in BAINBRIDGE, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2025.

PENNSYLVANIA: A steel company is planning to invest $218 million in the construction of a manufacturing facility in ALIQUIPPA, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2025.

MISSISSIPPI: Wood products mfr. is investing $200 million in the construction of a manufacturing facility in BEAUMONT, MS. Construction is expected to start in the Summer of 2023, with completion slated for early 2025.

TEXAS: Semiconductor component mfr. is planning to invest $185 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in ROUND ROCK, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

OHIO: A steel company is planning to invest $145 million for an expansion of its manufacturing facility in MINGO JUNCTION, OH. They have recently received approval for the project.

TENNESSEE: Industrial equipment mfr. is planning to invest $120 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in JEFFERSON CITY, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project

ARIZONA: Furniture mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for the construction of a 1-million SF manufacturing, distribution, showroom, and office campus on 107th Ave. in AVONDALE, AZ. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

KANSAS: Tire mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for the expansion of its manufacturing facility in JUNCTION CITY, KS. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

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RAVAS offers industry-leading forklift truck scales

RAVAS offers a complete range of forklift weighing systems. These are intelligent attachments that can fit on trucks of all brands. RAVAS offers the iFork, Hydraulic and Carriage Plate Scales (ICP) weighing systems. RAVAS’ versatile iForks are the world's first and most complete wireless set of weighing forks for forklift trucks. The RAVAS Hydraulic Weighing Systems are designed for simple weight checks of pallets and goods. The RAVAS iCP (Carriage Plate Scales), an integrated mobile weighing system, weighs pallet loads while being unloaded or transported with a forklift.

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Crosby LoadConnect software goes global

The Crosby Group announces the launch of the Crosby Straightpoint LoadConnect cloud-based software, which can monitor loads from any distance and from anywhere around the world to improve safety and efficiency at work sites. When connected to a wireless base station, load cell data is transmitted to the unique cloud software solution, LoadConnect. This unique online dashboard provides users with fast, real-time load data, monitors errors and status, and has a map pinpointing exact product locations. It also provides an overview of productivity and utilization.

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SOCMA Power Electric Forklift Trucks

With many years of accumulation in the high-capacity forklift sectors and over a decade of customer success experience, SOCMA has introduced the SOCMA Power Electric Forklift www.socma-forklift.com

Truck Solutions. SOCMA Machinery strongly believes in a clean and sustainable energy source is the future, and we are here to answer the market. Powered by CATL LFP Battery Technology, our E-Forklift Trucks not only provide significant fuel cuts to your job site but also reduce vibration and air pollution to the maximum during work, which brings benefits not only financially but also biologically.

Avidbots releases first floor scrubbing robot built for industrial spaces

Avidbots has launch of Neo 2W, the first cleaning robot designed specifically for warehouses and manufacturing environments to improve cleaning quality, efficiency, and productivity. Warehouses and factories present unique and challenging environments for robots, given floor debris, dynamic activity, and frequent layout changes. In collaboration with industrial customers, Avidbots developed Neo 2W to alleviate common issues, resulting in a more consistent clean with less downtime and unnecessary human intervention.

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Raymond introduces outdoor electric lift trucks

The Raymond Corporation introduced two products designed to provide exceptional performance while addressing the need for sustainable material handling solutions: the 4800 and 4810 80-volt sit-down counterbalanced trucks. The new pneumatic series offers all the needed capacities between 4,000 and 11,000 pounds. The 4800 and 4810 models both feature the confidence-inspiring Raymond Performance Stability System™, which offers a high level of vehicle control for reduced damage to goods and facilities.

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ORBIS® Corporation adds heavy-duty extended height containers to improve shipping efficiency and reduce costs

ORBIS® Corporation, has announced a new addition to its BulkPak® line of shipping containers: the BulkPak 48x45 HDMP Extended Height container system. The heavyduty 48x45 HDMP Extended Height series offers 28 positions in a standard 53’ truck, enabling a gain of up to 20% in shipping efficiency and warehouse utilization. The 48x45 HDMP Extended Height container is available in three heights, including 39”, 42”, and 50”, with the 39” container being the only 28-position bulk bin available in the market.

www.orbiscorporation.com

Delta-Q Technologies commences full production of its 3.3 kW Battery Charger

Delta-Q Technologies (Delta-Q), has announced that its innovative mid-power charger, the XV3300, is now in full-scale production. With its unique 3-in-1 design, this highly efficient charging system integrates a 3.3 kW battery charger, a 500 W DC-DC converter to power the vehicles’ auxiliary loads, and an EV charging station interface. These key features encased in a ruggedized IP67 design, provide OEMs with an attractive package for simplifying electrification of their off-road applications.

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Caldwell expands RUD ACP-Turnado Lifting Point Range

The Caldwell Group Inc. has expanded its series of RUD ACP-Turnado lifting points, with Max and www.caldwellinc.com

Supermax versions. Caldwell partners with the RUD Group to unite their sales and marketing activities in North America for RUD material handling and lifting devices within a common organization. The RUD portfolio includes slings and lifting points for the most complex tasks for integration into almost any application.

Wildeck mezzanines now available in stainless steel

Wildeck now offers its popular mezzanines in stainless steel. Stainless steel mezzanine platforms are designed to provide superior durability in environments that require high sanitation. Made from high-grade stainless steel, they can support heavy loads and are resistant to corrosion, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications – including food, beverage, and pharmaceutical. www.wildeck.com

PAC Machinery offers bags made from 100% recycled resin for automatic bagging machines www.pacmachinery.com

PAC Machinery Bags and Materials announces a new polyethylene bag formulation made from 100% recycled resin. Designed for automatic bagging machines, the Recylene® line of Rollbags® is made with the environmentallyconscious brand and businesses in mind, with the material now produced using up to 100% recycled resin content. This product announcement benefits packagers who use preopened bags for automatic baggers as well as other polyethylene films, as they can now package products in bags that are made of 100% recycled plastic resin.

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