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April 20, 2026

Experienced local entrepreneur brings premier metal supplier to Mentor, offering speed, variety and convenience

April 20, 2026 | Cleveland, OH – Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, will open its newest location in Mentor, Ohio, on April 20th, 2026. Led by local entrepreneur Joseph Keipert, Metal Supermarkets Cleveland (East) is set to become the one-stop shop and premier metal supplier for local professionals, businesses, and hobbyists alike.

The new store is the sixth Metal Supermarkets location to open in the Buckeye State, offering same-day delivery and custom cutting and shearing services to meet the needs of a wide and diverse variety of customers. Brandishing its signature, world-class customer service, Metal Supermarkets Cleveland (East) will offer over 8,000 types, shapes, and grades of metal, including hot and cold rolled steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and brass in various shapes such as bar, tube, angle, channel, sheet, and plate.

Joseph Keipert: the newest member of the Metal Supermarkets network

Born and raised in Mentor, Keipert is a local entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in global manufacturing and metalworking. He began his career on the shop floor and advanced into leadership roles in production planning and product management, developing a strong foundation in both operations and customer-focused solutions.

Now, Keipert is bringing that expertise back to his hometown as the owner of Metal Supermarkets Cleveland (East), the newest addition to the Metal Supermarkets network. Under his leadership, the Mentor location is focused on delivering high-quality service and reliable access to metal products. The new facility will offer an extensive selection of metals, along with value-added services tailored to meet the needs of local businesses, contractors, and hobbyists.
“I am excited to bring Metal Supermarkets to Mentor,” said Keipert. “Northeast Ohio has such a strong backbone in manufacturing, and I’m honored to service this community. Whether it’s a local business with a recurring need or a hobbyist looking for product guidance, our team is committed to delivering a seamless experience, ensuring customers leave with the right solution for their needs.”

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 no minimum order quantity.

“We’re excited to open our sixth store in Ohio, which will help meet the growing needs of metal buyers in eastern Cleveland and provide value-added services to even more customers,” said Ryan Pryznyk, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets. “Joseph’s extensive leadership and industry experience, as well as his strong commitment to customer service, will allow local businesses and consumers to enjoy the speed, variety, and convenience that Metal Supermarkets offers.”

The new Metal Supermarkets Cleveland (East) store will service Mentor, eastern Cleveland, and surrounding areas. Located at 7561 Tyler Blvd., Suite 5, Mentor, Ohio, 44060, Metal Supermarkets Cleveland (East) is open 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For additional information about Metal Supermarkets Cleveland (East), visit www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/cleveland-east/.

ABOUT METAL SUPERMARKETS

Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, has been providing fast, convenient service to customers for over 40 years. The company operates over 140 brick-and-mortar stores across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with over 10 franchise locations in development. Known for its speed and convenience, Metal Supermarkets sells a wide variety of metals including Aluminum, Hot-Rolled Steel, Cold-Rolled Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Galvanized Steel, Tool Steel, Brass, Bronze and Copper. With highly specialized staff, customers can get the metal they need, cut to size, with a wide variety of value-added metal processing services available including Production Cutting, Shearing, Plate Cutting, Bending, Drilling, Hole Punching, Notching, Delivery and more. For more information about how Metal Supermarkets is helping customers today and tomorrow, visit the Metal Supermarkets website, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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

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