See all Blog Posts Metal Supermarkets, The World’s Largest Supplier of Small Quantity Metals, Opens New Store in Bridgeport, Connecticut Category: New Store Openings, News Posted: January 13, 2025 Experienced local entrepreneur brings speed, variety and convenience to businesses, homeowners and hobbyists in Bridgeport January 6, 2025 | Bridgeport, Connecticut – Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, will open its newest location in Bridgeport, Connecticut on January 13. Metal Supermarkets Bridgeport will bring over 8,000 types and grades of metal, cut to each customer’s exact specifications, with convenience, speed and world-class customer experience. Ed DeStefano, an experienced Connecticut entrepreneur and resident, is the owner and operator of this, his second Metal Supermarkets location in the Constitution state. DeStefano’s first store opened in Danbury in June 2022. The premier metal supplier is set to become the one-stop shop for local Bridgeport professionals, businesses and hobbyists alike, offering speed, variety and convenience. Ed DeStefano: expanding the Metal Supermarkets network In addition to operating the successful Metal Supermarkets Danbury store, for which he was recognized as the Metal Supermarkets 2023 Rookie of the Year, longtime Connecticut resident Ed DeStefano brings over 35 years of management experience with a variety of companies. “With my team, we’re excited to expand Metal Supermarkets to local Bridgeport businesses and consumers by offering quick and convenient access to metal supplies,” said Ed. “Based on many customer interactions at our Danbury store, I know there is a definite need in the Bridgeport market, and I’ve worked to develop strong relationships with many companies eager to purchase metal. This is an exciting new challenge and I’m looking forward to bringing the metal business to Bridgeport.” Metal Supermarkets Bridgeport will service the Bridgeport area including Fairfield County, New Haven County, Norwalk, Hamden, Woodbridge, Milford and surrounding areas. Passionately providing metal for over 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 no minimum order quantity, Metal Supermarkets has earned long-lasting relationships by delivering world-class customer experiences. “We look forward to opening our second location in Connecticut and offering more local customers with solutions for their metal needs,” said Stephen Schober, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets. “Ed hit the ground running with his first Danbury store and found great success, so we are excited to enter the Bridgeport market and fill the need for small-quantity metals that so many local businesses and consumers need.” Located at 1085 Connecticut Ave, Unit 5E, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06607, Metal Supermarkets Bridgeport will be open 5 days a week, Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. For additional information about Metal Supermarkets Bridgeport, visit https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/bridgeport/. For further information: John Swinimer, Senior PR & Communications Specialist | (905) 362-8226 ext. 9985. Metal Supermarkets Metal Supermarkets is the world’s largest small-quantity metal supplier with over 130 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 locations today. Share: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn E-Mail Tags: news news release Related blog articles How to Safely Weld Galvanized Steel? What is a Seamless Tube? What is the Difference Between Yield Strength and Ultimate Tensile Strength?