Local Entrepreneur Brings New Metal Supermarkets Store to Statesville

Premier metal supplier launches in Statesville, providing over 8,000 types, shapes and grades of metal to service local hobbyists and businesses

January 19, 2026 | Statesville, North Carolina – Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small quantity metals, will open its newest location in Statesville, North Carolina on January 19th, 2026. Led by local entrepreneur Michael Cozad, the new Metal Supermarkets location will serve Statesville’s growing metal supply needs and is set to become the one-stop shop and premier metal supplier for local professionals, businesses and hobbyists alike.

Cozad joins the Metal Supermarkets franchise network with a diverse background in information technology, real estate law, and more recently, firefighting.

“We are thrilled to welcome Michael Cozad to the Metal Supermarkets franchise network,” said Ryan Pryznyk, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets. “Michael and his skilled team are well-positioned to serve the local market, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service and fast, value-added services to customers in Statesville and nearby communities.”

Michael Cozad: Bringing world-class customer service and a wide range of metals to Statesville

Cozad is excited to introduce Metal Supermarkets Statesville to local businesses and consumers, meeting a long-standing need for metal in the community.

“I’m a hobbyist that had trouble finding the metal I needed for various projects in the past,” said Cozad. “When I discovered Metal Supermarkets, it was an incredible opportunity to fill the gap in the local market and take on an exciting new business venture.”

“I am looking forward to opening and growing the business, as well as building a dedicated team that will provide high-quality, in-demand metal products to everyone from hobbyists and homeowners to local manufacturers and businesses,” he says.

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.

Metal Supermarkets Statesville will offer over 8,000 types, shapes and grades of metal, which can be cut to each customer’s exact specifications with several other value-added processes available, such as bending, drilling and notching

The new Metal Supermarkets Statesville store will service Statesville and surrounding areas, including Mooresville and Hickory. Located at 211 Marble Rd., Suite B, Statesville, North Carolina, 28625, Metal Supermarkets Statesville is open 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For additional information about Metal Supermarkets Statesville, visit www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/statesville/.

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(647) 981-9040