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Metro is the world’s leading manufacturer of wire shelving, plastic shelving, utility carts, high-density track shelving systems, and more than 10,000 other storage solutions for the foodservice, healthcare and commercial markets. For over 80 years we have been the most trusted brand in wire shelving and the creator of the 'industry standard' commercial wire shelving system Super Erecta. Metro is committed to understanding the needs of customers and channel partners, and provides innovative solutions that optimize space, improve workflow and user efficiency.

RETRO METRO: The Early Years

RETRO METRO: The Early Years

Today, the name “Metro” is synonymous with “Shelving,” but did you know that Wire Shelving was not our first product line? Metro introduced the first Erecta shelf in 1956, but what many people don't realize is that we have a long-standing history that dates all the way back to 1929.Metro was founded in November of 1929 by Louis Maslow as Metropolitan Wire Goods Corporation. Maslow, …

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