metel supermarket takeover

metel supermarket takeover

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31 October 2011 at 11:22 #21486
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31 October 2011 at 11:22 #77110
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HI

I have just come back from my local metal supermarket, and learned that the company has been bought out in its entirety, by a Canadian.

The new owner is in the UK and is doing a tour of all of their outlets.

Our local store is expecting a visit next week so they are busy sprucing up the place.

My hope is that they do not change the company policy of supplying small quantities, as that will effect a very large number of amateur engineers.

There is nothing on their web site ( http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ )

Has anyone else heard any more?

Regards

Keith

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1 November 2011 at 22:57 #77187
Eric Lougheed
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how can we follow this thread when there is no initiating comment, query or statement?

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22 December 2011 at 17:35 #80277
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Sounds like it could be useful for bits bigger than the modelling outlets usually stock.

Has anyone used the London one?
7 January 2012 at 20:42 #81543
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If you purchase metal from these people, take a mic and check the dimensions. I got sold 5/8 ” square instead of 16mm.

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