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Local Entrepreneurs Bring Metal Supermarkets To York


Premier Metal Supplier Brings Speed, Variety and Convenience to York, Pennsylvania

January 2nd, 2024 | York, PA – Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, will open its newest location in York, Pennsylvania on January 2nd, 2024. The premier metal supplier is set to become the one-stop shop for local professionals, businesses and hobbyists alike, offering speed, variety and convenience.

As the second location in Pennsylvania, Metal Supermarkets York will offer over 8,000 types, shapes and grades of metal, cut to each customer’s exact specifications. Brandishing its signature, world-class customer service, Metal Supermarkets will be the trusted metals supplier for local manufacturers, machinists, maintenance and repair, artists, hobbyists, tool and die shops and more in York.

Metal Supermarkets stores specialize in the sales and distribution of a wide range of metal, including hot and cold rolled steel, aluminum, stainless, copper, brass and more. Various shapes, such as bar, tube, angle, channel, sheet and plate, are available to meet the needs of a wide and diverse variety of customers that require these essential products.

Henry and Michelle Dow: veterans of the Metal Supermarkets network

The York location will be the second Metal Supermarkets store owned and operated by franchisees Henry and Michelle Dow. The Dows are experienced franchisees who also own and operate the Metal Supermarkets store in Baltimore, Maryland. After successfully running their Baltimore store for 12 years and achieving a number of network performance milestones, they decided it was time to bring Metal Supermarkets to more customers by opening a second store in the York area.

“I am thrilled to unveil our second store that will provide high-quality metals to professionals, hobbyists and businesses in the York area,” said Henry Dow. “Our team is committed to providing superior customer service and a widest selection of metals and services that will meet the diverse needs of customers. Our team of six employees is ready to provide the metal they need quickly with same-day pickup or local delivery.”

Passionately providing metal for 250,000+ 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.

“Our product is metal, but our passion has always been our customer service and providing businesses, homeowners and hobbyists with solutions to their metal needs,” said Stephen Schober, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets. “Our team has been impressed with the drive and commitment that Henry and Michelle Dow have displayed as they move ahead to get York’s Metal Supermarkets store open to serve other essential businesses in the community.”

Located at 908 Roosevelt Ave., York, PA 17404, Metal Supermarkets York is open 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM.

For additional information about Metal Supermarkets York, visit https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/york/.

ABOUT METAL SUPERMARKETS

Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, has more than 120 brick-and-mortar stores across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom with 9 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 in a size that is convenient for them. Additional information can be found at metalsupermarkets.com.

Metal Supermarkets is actively awarding franchises to candidates with strong customer service experience and an interest in a stable business opportunity. As a network that has grown and expanded for decades, the Metal Supermarkets franchise opportunity is best suited for an owner-operator franchisee who is seeking to create a lasting, profitable business in their local market. The moderate investment range for a Metal Supermarkets location is between $216,500 to $403,000, and qualified owners must have a minimum of $150,000 in liquid capital to be considered. Qualified U.S. military veterans can take advantage of a $5,000 reduction off the initial franchise fee.

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


Metal Supermarkets

Metal Supermarkets is the world’s largest small-quantity metal supplier with 125 brick-and-mortar stores across the US, Canada, and United Kingdom. We are metal experts and have been providing quality customer service and products since 1985.

At Metal Supermarkets, we supply a wide range of metals for a variety of applications. Our stock includes: mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, tool steel, alloy steel, brass, bronze and copper.

We stock a wide range of shapes including: bars, tubes, sheets, plates and more. And we can cut metal to your exact specifications.

Visit one of our 120+ locations across North America today.

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