eastern north carolina
metal suppliers
When I first relocated to Havelock, I had some difficulty finding regional suppliers for raw materials and hardware. Here are some of the places that I’ve found.
Queensboro
Metal Supply
Phone Number: (910) 762-2646
Website: southernmetals.com/queensboro-metal-supply
Physical Address: 13 Wright St, Wilmington, NC 28401
An incredibly diverse selection of new, surplus, and used metal. They stock structural pipe, perforated sheets, and expanded metal. Known for their "half price of new" surplus section which includes angles, channels, and tubing. The used selection of stainless, aluminum, copper, and brass is the best in the region.
Wilmington, NC
Gulfstream Steel & Supply
Phone Number: (800) 316-1288
Website: gulfstreamsteel.com
Physical Address: 301 U.S. Highway 17 South, Holly Ridge, NC 28445
A dependable source for hot rolled carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum. They feature an extensive inventory of structural shapes and have a notable drop yard for smaller structural pieces.
Holly Ridge, NC
Goldsboro, NCGriffin Steel & Supply
Phone Number: (919) 734-5111
Website: griffinsteelsupply.com
Physical Address: 2417 N William St, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Primarily a hot rolled steel supplier. They offer structural steel fabrication services and maintain a browseable drop area for smaller projects and remnants.
Mooresville, NC
Stock Car Steel & Aluminum
Phone Number: (888) 752-7272
Website: stockcarsteel.com
Physical Address: 801 Performance Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115
They are a primary supplier for the region with next-day UPS ground delivery to Havelock. They carry a massive selection of specialized alloys, titanium, and racing-grade aluminum at competitive prices.
New Bern, NC
Hunnings Inc.
Phone Number: (252) 638-5356
Website: hunningsinc.com
Physical Address: 3409 NC Highway 55 E, New Bern, NC 28560
Description: A local staple for heavy-duty truck parts and welding supplies. While primarily a service and parts center, they sell steel stock and are a convenient local option for basic metal needs and hardware. They carry a wide selection of hydraulic fittings.
Wilson, NCWilson Metals (BMG Metals)
Phone Number: (252) 243-2600
Website: wilsonmetalsnc.com/
Physical Address: 1719 London Church Road NE, Wilson, NC 27893
Description: Wilson Metals provides Carbon, Galvanized and Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass/Copper, plus a wide variety of Specialty Metals. However, they almost exclusively stock hot rolled steel and have to quote and then order most other material.
Raleigh, NCOnlineMetals (Raleigh Pickup)
Phone Number: (888) 527-3331
Website: onlinemetals.com
Physical Address: 3217 Wellington Ct, Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27615
A large web-based retailer with a local "Will Call" warehouse in Raleigh. While retail prices can be high, their local drop area allows for browsing and immediate pickup of aluminum, stainless, and specialty plastics.