Here are North America’s five largest manufacturing plant construction projects that were initiated in Q2 2022, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.
1. Sherman Semiconductor Chip Manufacturing Complex – $30,000m
The project involves the construction of four semiconductor chip manufacturing plants in Sherman, Texas, the US.
Construction work started in Q2 2022 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2030.
The project aims to strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain and will create 3,000 jobs once completed.
2. Franklinville Cheese Production Facility – $500m

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By GlobalDataThe project involves the construction of a 45,150m2 cheese production facilities on 53ha of land in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York, the US.
Construction work commenced in Q2 2022 and is expected to finish in Q1 2025.
The project aims to expand GLC’s business and establish its global presence by meeting the demand for cheese products produced by the company.
3. Pioneer Salmon Fish Farm – $320m
The project involves the construction of a salmon fish farm with a processing capacity of 11,023 tonnes per annum of salmon seafood in Williams County, Ohio, the US.
Construction work started in Q2 2022 and is forecast to complete in Q4 2023.
After an intensive analysis of the site data and the completion of substantial due diligence, Pioneer met the project requirements.
4. Danville Fully Cooked Poultry Plant – $300m
The project involves the construction of a 30,193m2 fully cooked poultry plant in Danville, Virginia, the US.
Construction work commenced in Q2 2022 and is expected to be completed in Q2 2023.
The project aims to meet increasing demand and deliver on the TSN strategy of accelerating long-term growth. It creates 400 jobs.
5. Huntington Automotive Manufacturing Facility Expansion – $100m
The project involves the construction of a 15,236m2 manufacturing facilities on 12ha of land in Huntington, Indiana, the US.
Construction work started in Q2 2022 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2023.
The project aims to enhance the capabilities of the company’s Huntington facilities.
Methodology:
This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s global construction projects database, which tracks new construction projects over $25m from announcement to completion.
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