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 higher demand for pipe, tube, stainless & aluminum
While economists caution about slowing consumer demand, these indicators suggest significant parts of industrial America are positioning for strength heading into 2026.
📈 Signs of resilience like these matter for distributors looking to plan ahead.
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