1992
An Idea Is Born
In 1984, the founder of MRU, Rodney Burns started Rod’s Machine Shop. When one of his largest suppliers of metals, W.A. Moir, went out of business in 1992, Burns buys out their inventory and hires the sales team.
1997
Metals 'R' Us is Established
Rod officially unveils the Metals 'R' Business to Nova Scotians.
2004
Explosive Growth
By 2004, we experienced explosive growth off the back of the construction boom in Nova Scotia. Rod moves the team into our current 85 Gloria McCluskey Ave, Dartmouth warehouse and shop location.
2012
We Invest in tech
As our customers needs changed, so has our business. In 2012 we began investing in hi-tech saws and shears—enabling cut-to-size orders.
2024
A growing team
By 2024, the Burns family retired from MRU. Selling the company to two of their local customers. Allowing the tradition of a family-run Metals 'R' Us to continue.
2025
Canadian Growth
In 2025, the team committed to servicing custom-cut-metal needs across Canada with the launch of The Metals 'R' Us Online Shop.