Buy Metal Online, an award-winning family sheet metal supplier in the North East, marks its 12th anniversary as it reflects on major milestones and expansion plans for 2026.
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. January 23rd 2026 – Buy Metal Online (BMO), one of the UK’s fastest-growing online metal suppliers, has just celebrated its 12th anniversary. This extensive experience has allowed the North East-based business to collaborate with iconic brands, significantly expand its product portfolio, and develop unique designs across a diverse range of industries.
Since its launch, the business has fulfilled more than 32,000 orders and continues to earn strong customer confidence, reflected in its consistently excellent Trustpilot rating (4.7/5).
As a winner of a SME Northern Enterprise Award, BMO is continuing to elevate their industry position with exclusive product lines and landmark projects. A key part of this success is that Buy Metal Online has become widely known for its growing range of garden and landscaping metals, particularly its corten garden edging, a favourite among designers seeking a natural, weathered aesthetic.
One standout product is the company’s Shark Tooth Edging, a distinctive design that is fully patent-protected across the UK, Europe and the US, making Buy Metal Online the only supplier able to offer this solution.
The company also holds several unique positions within the UK metals sector:
- 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 foundation of exclusive and high-quality materials, Buy Metal Online is preparing to expand its portfolio with new additions designed for both domestic and commercial projects, including bespoke garden planters, Plastisol-coated steel and Aluzinc.
These additions will widen the company’s already substantial product range and strengthen its presence in landscaping and architectural sectors. In addition to their core supply and expanding product range, Buy Metal Online has contributed to some of the UK’s most high-profile installations across fashion, sport, retail and public development.
For example, in 2020, the company supplied pre-weathered Corten steel sheets used to construct the dramatic stage for the Burberry Fashion Show, a luxury runway event featuring global stars including Kendall Jenner.
Their work in the sport and retail sectors includes providing pre-weathered and lacquered Corten steel to clad the exterior of the official Liverpool FC Retail Store, giving the storefront a distinctive industrial aesthetic. Buy Metal Online has also supported numerous landscaping projects, such as a private garden project in Scotland where the team produced and delivered a set of custom Corten planters.
As for public projects, the company has contributed materials to the transformation of Orchard Dry Dock – Goodluck Hope Development in London, a historical ship-repair site on the Thames. This site has been re-imagined as a striking public space, celebrating its maritime heritage with contemporary design.
These landmark projects underscore the company’s strong industry reputation, as the 12th anniversary marks not an end, but a significant milestone for Buy Metal Online as the company moves into its next phase of growth.
Having cemented its reputation for reliable, quality metal supply and cutting-edge design through landmark projects across the UK, BMO is now focusing on the future of supply across the landscaping, construction and architectural sectors.
With the planned introduction of specialist new product lines in 2026, the North East business is reinforcing its commitment to innovation, ensuring it remains a leading, trusted partner for all customers – from DIY enthusiasts to large-scale fabricators – as they embark on the next generation of ambitious projects.