U.S. West Coast Region Packs Economic Punch with $245 Billion in Industrial Projects

SUGAR LAND--September 9, 2010--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The U.S. West Coast Region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, has more than 1,200 industrial projects in development, representing $245 billion in total investment value (TIV). This makes the West Coast the leading region in the nation for industrial project activity based on TIV. Led by California, which accounts for more than 60% of the activity, the West Coast market region has four states with at least $25 billion worth of industrial capital and maintenance projects under development. This includes California with $156 billion, Washington with $31 billion, Alaska with $29 billion and Oregon with $26 billion. Last on the list is Hawaii, which is no slouch, with 30 projects totaling $2.2 billion.