Metal Supermarkets Welcomes New Ownership at Raleigh (North) Store

New Owner for Premier Metal Supplier Brings Proven Leadership and Customer Service Expertise to Metal Buyers in North Raleigh and Durham

February 17th, 2026 | Raleigh, North Carolina – Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, is pleased to announce Manish Patel as the new owner of its Raleigh (North) store. Bringing leadership experience and a service-focused mindset, Patel is excited to assume this successful store’s operations and continue its tradition of providing exceptional customer service to local businesses and residents.

Celebrating 10 years of operation since opening in January 2016, Metal Supermarkets Raleigh (North) is the one-stop shop for metal-buying professionals, businesses and hobbyists, offering over 8,000 shapes, types and grades of metal to help customers find the products they need.

Brandishing its signature, world-class customer service, Metal Supermarkets is the trusted metals supplier for local manufacturers, construction, commercial businesses, machinists, tool and die shops, homeowners, hobbyists and more in North Raleigh and Durham.

Manish Patel: Bringing world-class customer service and a wide range of metals to local customers

Patel brings senior leadership experience in information technology (IT) management and operations to Metal Supermarkets. He acquired the Raleigh-based Metal Supermarkets store in 2025 and plans to open a second location in South Raleigh in 2026.

Under the store’s new ownership, Metal Supermarkets Raleigh (North) will employ a team of 11 employees, including staff dedicated to customer service, cutting services and delivery logistics. With a focus on building a strong team and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, Patel is excited to service the metal needs of customers in North Raleigh, Durham and surrounding areas.

“We’re committed to providing our customers with the same great service and access to fast, reliable and customized metal supply solutions,” said Patel. “Our team is looking forward to building strong customer relationships and supporting the project needs of local businesses, fabricators and creators.”

Passionately providing metal for 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 are pleased to welcome Manish Patel to the Metal Supermarkets franchise network,” said Ryan Pryznyk, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets. “With Patel’s leadership experience, commitment to operational excellence and focus on building lasting customer relationships, we’re confident that he and his team will ensure the store’s continued success and growth for many years to come.”

As the premier metal destination for metal hobbyists, homeowners, businesses and more, Metal Supermarkets Raleigh (North) offers same-day delivery and custom cutting, drilling and shearing services to meet the needs of a wide and diverse variety of customers.

Located at 2310 Presidential Dr. #106, Durham, NC, 27703, Metal Supermarkets Raleigh (North) will service Raleigh, Durham and surrounding areas. It is open five days a week, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

For additional information about Metal Supermarkets Raleigh (North), visit www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/raleigh-north/.

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