Buy Metal Online, the award-winning, family-run sheet metal supplier based in the North East, is celebrating its 12th anniversary by reflecting on a decade of growth, innovation and high-profile projects, while setting out ambitious plans for 2026.
Buy Metal Online (BMO), one of the UK’s fastest-growing online metal suppliers, has reached its 12-year milestone. Over this period, the company has partnered with household-name brands, expanded its specialist product range and developed distinctive designs serving industries from landscaping to architecture.
Since launching, the business has successfully completed more than 32,000 customer orders and continues to maintain strong levels of customer satisfaction, supported by an excellent Trustpilot rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Recognised with an SME Northern Enterprise Award, Buy Metal Online has continued to strengthen its position in the metals sector through exclusive products and high-profile applications. The company is particularly well known for its expanding garden and landscaping range, with corten garden edging becoming a popular choice for designers seeking a natural, weathered finish.
Among its most distinctive offerings is Shark Tooth Edging, a unique and eye-catching design that is fully patent-protected across the UK, Europe and the United States, making Buy Metal Online the sole supplier of this product worldwide.
- The only UK stockist of Big Bright Spangled Galvanized Steel, a dramatic, visually striking material ideal for architectural and decorative applications.
- One of the only suppliers offering 5mm Galvanized Steel, meeting the needs of engineers, builders and fabricators who require thicker, highly durable galvanised sheets.
Building on this strong foundation, Buy Metal Online is preparing to introduce a range of new products aimed at both domestic and commercial projects. Planned additions include bespoke garden planters, Plastisol-coated steel and Aluzinc, further broadening the company’s already extensive portfolio.
Beyond product innovation, Buy Metal Online has played a role in a number of high-profile UK projects across fashion, sport, retail and public spaces. In 2020, the company supplied pre-weathered Corten steel sheets used in the construction of the stage for the Burberry Fashion Show, a high-end runway event attended by international figures including Kendall Jenner.
In the retail and sports sector, the company provided pre-weathered and lacquered Corten steel to clad the exterior of the official Liverpool FC Retail Store, delivering a distinctive industrial aesthetic. The team has also supported private landscaping projects, including the design and delivery of custom Corten planters for a private garden in Scotland.
Buy Metal Online has additionally contributed materials to public realm developments, including the transformation of Orchard Dry Dock at the Goodluck Hope Development in London. The former ship-repair site on the Thames has been reimagined as a modern public space that celebrates its maritime history.
These landmark projects highlight the company’s strong industry standing, with its 12th anniversary representing not a conclusion, but a significant step forward in its growth journey. As it looks ahead, Buy Metal Online is focused on expanding its role across the landscaping, construction and architectural sectors.
With specialist new product lines planned for launch in 2026, the North East-based business is reinforcing its commitment to innovation and quality, ensuring it remains a trusted partner for customers ranging from DIY enthusiasts to large-scale fabricators.
