Local Entrepreneur Opens New Metal Supermarkets Store To Serve South Dallas Community

Premier metal supplier arrives in South Dallas, offering customers over 8,000 types, shapes and grades of metal

January 27, 2026 | Dallas, Texas – Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, will open its newest location in Lancaster, serving the southern Dallas area, on January 27th, 2026. Brandishing its signature, world-class customer service, Metal Supermarkets Dallas (South) will provide quick and convenient access to quality metals for local manufacturers, machinists, maintenance and repair, tool and die shops, hospitals, universities, hobbyists and more.

Owned and operated by local entrepreneur Chanu Sunku, Metal Supermarkets Dallas (South) will offer over 8,000 types, shapes and grades of metals, including aluminum, stainless steel and rare, specialty metals. The location will also offer same-day delivery and custom cutting, drilling and shearing services to meet the needs of local customers who require these essential products.

Chanu Sunku: bringing top-notch service to South Dallas customers

With over 15 years of information technology (IT) consulting, management and data analytics experience, Sunku is the newest franchisee to join the Metal Supermarkets franchise network. He and his team will focus on providing expert advice and personalized services to ensure local businesses and customers can find the materials they need, quickly and conveniently.

“I’m excited to join a strong, supportive franchise network and to be part of a business that provides real value to local industries and customers,” said Sunku. “We’re more than a typical supplier – our team is committed to providing white-glove customer service and value-added services, such as precision cutting and same-day delivery, to support the success of any metal project.”

Passionately providing metal to over 300,000 customers worldwide

Each Metal Supermarkets location provides solutions to customers’ metal needs in both the business-to-business and business-to-consumer categories. With a diverse product base and a no-minimum order quantity, Metal Supermarkets has earned long-lasting relationships with customers as a result of delivering a world-class customer experience.

“We look forward to opening our 11th location in the Lone Star State and offering more local customers customized metal solutions,” said Ryan Pryznyk, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets. “We are thrilled to welcome Chanu Sunku to the Metal Supermarkets franchise network, and we are confident that he and his team will deliver unparalleled customer service to metal buyers in South Dallas.”

Located at 1500 S. I-35E, Suite 121, Lancaster, Texas, 75146, Metal Supermarkets Dallas (South) is open 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM.

For additional information about Metal Supermarkets Dallas (South), visit www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/dallas-south/.

For further information: Laura Schober, Senior PR & Communications Specialist | (647) 981-9040