Local Navy Veteran Turns Metal into Community Gold

In a town where success is often measured in miles of steel, Mark Foldy, a local Navy veteran, has turned ten years of metal trading into a community-building opulence. His enterprise, Metal Supermarkets in Fairfield, New Jersey, has become the go-to destination for local manufacturers, machinists, and even artists seeking their creative spark through metal.

Reflecting on a decade of service, Foldy declared, "We’re proud to have served Fairfield for 10 years. It’s incredible to see where we’ve come since opening in 2015." From humble beginnings—where a rookie business owner raised eyebrows and skepticism—Foldy transformed hesitations into forges of collaboration, carving out a niche for his store as the metal supplier of choice.

Not just a place for hammers and welds, Metal Supermarkets has buzzed with support for more than just local businesses. Foldy’s store proudly supplied metals for Newark Harbor international shipping firms and key civic projects that stitch together the tri-state area. Over the years, his commitment earned him a title—Metal Supermarkets’ Rookie of the Year in 2016—and even more recognition since with additional store openings in Edison and Elizabeth.

Stephen Schober, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets, applauds Foldy’s dedication, predicting, "Many more years of success are in the cards for Mark and his team." And indeed, as Metal Supermarkets continues to supply over 8,000 types, shapes, and grades of metal custom-cut to meet any imagination’s needs, the façades of creativity and manufacturing in Fairfield stand poised to shine brighter than ever, one project at a time.