Optimism Surfaces From Several Corners of the Industrial World

Illustration of professionals analyzing industrial growth data, with charts, gears, and technology icons symbolizing rising backlogs, infrastructure demand, and manufacturing optimism in 2025. Text reads “Optimism Surfaces From Several Corners of the Industrial World,” with Rivet|MRO branding.

Optimism is emerging across the industrial world — even as broader economic signals remain mixed. Steel, equipment, and infrastructure leaders are reporting: ✔️ Nucor backlogs up nearly 30% at its steel mills ✔️ Caterpillar seeing stronger orders driven by infrastructure projects ✔️ Sterling Infrastructure building a $2B+ backlog with megaproject momentum ✔️ Olympic Steel noting […]

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