55 Profitable Metal Related Business Ideas (Ultimate List)

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Updated: June 18th, 2021

55 Profitable Metal Related Business Ideas (Ultimate List)

Seeking to start a metal related business but not quite sure what to start?  

The good news is, there are so many opportunities to become an entrepreneur and build an innovative product/service in this line of work.

  If you're looking to start your own metal related business, there are several amazing options you can choose from.  

We put a list together below of the most profitable metal related business ideas you can start today!  

Here they are:  

1. Start a knife sharpening service ($2.4M/year)

Marc Lickfett from Malibu, California, USA started Knife Aid about 2 years ago, a knife sharpening service.

Revenue: $200,000/ month
Founders: 5
Employees: 20
Location: Malibu, California, USA

I have a long and successful history in branding and starting businesses, one of them being my biggest success, Happy Socks, which I started 12 years ago. The biggest motivator for me to create my own companies is being free and in control of my own destiny and constantly living an adventure. It’s about the journey of creating something from the beginning that is built on the need or desire of people and then trying to put it in front of as many people as possible to be successful. Shortly after writing our business plan I found Magnus Petersson. With 30 years’ experience in knife sharpening, and having achieved celebrity status among chefs in the high-end restaurants in Los Angeles, and coincidentally originally from Sweden, Magnus was the perfect lead Knifesmith for the company.

Me and my family, moved to California to start this idea, and Knife Aid was established in Malibu with Mikael as CEO and Magnus as Master Knifesmith, training and overseeing a team of knife sharpeners.

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Marc Lickfett, on starting Knife Aid ($200,000/month) full story ➜

2. Start a sustainable construction materials business

Examples of a successful sustainable construction materials business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a sustainable construction materials business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a sustainable construction materials business ➜

3. Start a pots, fry pan and kettles production business

Examples of a successful pots, fry pan and kettles production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a pots, fry pan and kettles production business:

Learn more about starting a pots, fry pan and kettles production business ➜

4. Start a welding and fabrication business

Examples of a successful welding and fabrication business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a welding and fabrication business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a welding and fabrication business ➜

5. Start a farm implements production business

Examples of a successful farm implements production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a farm implements production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a farm implements production business ➜

6. Start a metal spoons and other cutleries production business

Examples of a successful metal spoons and other cutleries production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal spoons and other cutleries production business:

Learn more about starting a metal spoons and other cutleries production business ➜

7. Start a metal safes manufacturing business

Examples of a successful metal safes manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal safes manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a metal safes manufacturing business ➜

8. Start a nuts and bolts manufacturer

Examples of a successful nuts and bolts manufacturer:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a nuts and bolts manufacturer:

Learn more about starting a nuts and bolts manufacturer ➜

9. Start a gym equipment production business

Examples of a successful gym equipment production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a gym equipment production business:

Learn more about starting a gym equipment production business ➜

10. Start a metal furniture construction and fabrication business

Examples of a successful metal furniture construction and fabrication business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal furniture construction and fabrication business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a metal furniture construction and fabrication business ➜

11. Start a cooking gas cylinders production business

Examples of a successful cooking gas cylinders production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a cooking gas cylinders production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Handbook Of Compressed Gases: Compressed Gas Association

Learn more about starting a cooking gas cylinders production business ➜

12. Start a metal detectors production business

Examples of a successful metal detectors production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal detectors production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a metal detectors production business ➜

13. Start a jacks production business

Examples of a successful jacks production business:

Learn more about starting a jacks production business ➜

14. Start an auto spare parts production business

Examples of a successful auto spare parts production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a auto spare parts production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an auto spare parts production business ➜

15. Start a metal gates construction business

Examples of a successful metal gates construction business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal gates construction business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a metal gates construction business ➜

16. Start an armored electric cables production business

Examples of a successful armored electric cables production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a armored electric cables production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Power Cable Technology: Ganguli, Sushil Kumar, Kohli

Learn more about starting an armored electric cables production business ➜

17. Start a powder coating/metal plating and treatment Business

Examples of a successful powder coating/metal plating and treatment Business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a powder coating/metal plating and treatment Business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

How To Plate, Polish, And Chrome (Motorbooks Workshop)

Learn more about starting a powder coating/metal plating and treatment Business ➜

18. Start a stoves production business

Examples of a successful stoves production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a stoves production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a stoves production business ➜

19. Start a work tools production business

Examples of a successful work tools production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a work tools production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Jumpstart Your Awesome Film Production Company: Sara Caldwell

Learn more about starting a work tools production business ➜

20. Start a railway tracks construction business

Examples of a successful railway tracks construction business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a railway tracks construction business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a railway tracks construction business ➜

21. Start a construction nails manufacturing business

Examples of a successful construction nails manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a construction nails manufacturing business:

Learn more about starting a construction nails manufacturing business ➜

22. Start a locksmith business

Examples of a successful locksmith business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a locksmith business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a locksmith business ➜

23. Start a metal tanks construction business

Examples of a successful metal tanks construction business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal tanks construction business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Metal Building Contracting And Construction: William Booth

Learn more about starting a metal tanks construction business ➜

24. Start a pad locks production business

Examples of a successful pad locks production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a pad locks production business:

Learn more about starting a pad locks production business ➜

25. Start a chicken wire production business

Examples of a successful chicken wire production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a chicken wire production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a chicken wire production business ➜

26. Start a metal chains production business

Examples of a successful metal chains production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal chains production business:

Learn more about starting a metal chains production business ➜

27. Start a gas cookers and ovens production business

Examples of a successful gas cookers and ovens production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a gas cookers and ovens production business:

Learn more about starting a gas cookers and ovens production business ➜

28. Start a satellite dishes production business

Examples of a successful satellite dishes production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a satellite dishes production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a satellite dishes production business ➜

29. Start an aluminium products manufacturing business

Examples of a successful aluminium products manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a aluminium products manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Collectible Aluminum: An Identification and Value Guide, Including Hammered Wrought Forged & Cast

Learn more about starting an aluminium products manufacturing business ➜

30. Start an anchors, anchor chains and anchor rings construction business

Examples of a successful anchors, anchor chains and anchor rings construction business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a anchors, anchor chains and anchor rings construction business:

Learn more about starting an anchors, anchor chains and anchor rings construction business ➜

31. Start a telecommunication masts construction and installation business

Examples of a successful telecommunication masts construction and installation business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a telecommunication masts construction and installation business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a telecommunication masts construction and installation business ➜

32. Start a popcorn making machine manufacturing business

Examples of a successful popcorn making machine manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a popcorn making machine manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a popcorn making machine manufacturing business ➜

33. Start a bill boards construction and installation business

Examples of a successful bill boards construction and installation business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a bill boards construction and installation business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a bill boards construction and installation business ➜

34. Start a ship production business

Examples of a successful ship production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a ship production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Starting A Business All-In-One For Dummies

Learn more about starting a ship production business ➜

35. Start a metal exports business

Examples of a successful metal exports business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal exports business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a metal exports business ➜

36. Start a metal production business

Examples of a successful metal production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a metal production business ➜

37. Start a clutches designing and production business

Examples of a successful clutches designing and production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a clutches designing and production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a clutches designing and production business ➜

38. Start a blacksmith business

Examples of a successful blacksmith business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a blacksmith business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a blacksmith business ➜

39. Start a custom metal cups business

Examples of a successful custom metal cups business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a custom metal cups business:

Learn more about starting a custom metal cups business ➜

40. Start a burglary proofs construction business

Examples of a successful burglary proofs construction business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a burglary proofs construction business:

Learn more about starting a burglary proofs construction business ➜

41. Start a music instrument manufacturing business

Examples of a successful music instrument manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a music instrument manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

How To Teach Guitar & Start Your Own Music Instruction Business: Desi Serna

Learn more about starting a music instrument manufacturing business ➜

42. Start an automobile production business

Examples of a successful automobile production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a automobile production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an automobile production business ➜

43. Start a metal sign business

Examples of a successful metal sign business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal sign business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a metal sign business ➜

44. Start an anvils construction business

Examples of a successful anvils construction business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a anvils construction business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an anvils construction business ➜

45. Start a clipper blades and sharpeners production business

Examples of a successful clipper blades and sharpeners production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a clipper blades and sharpeners production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Clipper Blade Sharpening and Repair

Learn more about starting a clipper blades and sharpeners production business ➜

46. Start a metal scraping business

Examples of a successful metal scraping business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal scraping business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a metal scraping business ➜

47. Become a bicycle manufacturer

Examples of a successful bicycle manufacturer:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a bicycle manufacturer:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a bicycle manufacturer ➜

48. Start a metal buckets and basins production business

Examples of a successful metal buckets and basins production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal buckets and basins production business:

Learn more about starting a metal buckets and basins production business ➜

49. Start a buckles and nobs production business

Examples of a successful buckles and nobs production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a buckles and nobs production business:

Learn more about starting a buckles and nobs production business ➜

50. Start a metal staircase railings construction business

Examples of a successful metal staircase railings construction business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal staircase railings construction business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Building Stairs: Andrew Engel

Learn more about starting a metal staircase railings construction business ➜

51. Start a staple pins business

Examples of a successful staple pins business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a staple pins business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

The Small Business Start-Up Guide: Robert Sullivan

Learn more about starting a staple pins business ➜

52. Start a hardware store business

Examples of a successful hardware store business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a hardware store business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a hardware store business ➜

53. Start a curtain pipes and accessories production business

Examples of a successful curtain pipes and accessories production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a curtain pipes and accessories production business:

Learn more about starting a curtain pipes and accessories production business ➜

54. Start a safety pin making business

Examples of a successful safety pin making business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a safety pin making business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

How To Start Your Own Business: The Facts Visually Explained

Learn more about starting a safety pin making business ➜

55. Start a scrap metal hauling business

Examples of a successful scrap metal hauling business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a scrap metal hauling business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a scrap metal hauling business ➜

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1. Start a knife sharpening service ($2.4M/year)

2. Start a sustainable construction materials business

3. Start a pots, fry pan and kettles production business

4. Start a welding and fabrication business

5. Start a farm implements production business

6. Start a metal spoons and other cutleries production business

7. Start a metal safes manufacturing business

8. Start a nuts and bolts manufacturer

9. Start a gym equipment production business

10. Start a metal furniture construction and fabrication business

11. Start a cooking gas cylinders production business

12. Start a metal detectors production business

13. Start a jacks production business

14. Start an auto spare parts production business

15. Start a metal gates construction business

16. Start an armored electric cables production business

17. Start a powder coating/metal plating and treatment Business

18. Start a stoves production business

19. Start a work tools production business

20. Start a railway tracks construction business

21. Start a construction nails manufacturing business

22. Start a locksmith business

23. Start a metal tanks construction business

24. Start a pad locks production business

25. Start a chicken wire production business

26. Start a metal chains production business

27. Start a gas cookers and ovens production business

28. Start a satellite dishes production business

29. Start an aluminium products manufacturing business

30. Start an anchors, anchor chains and anchor rings construction business

31. Start a telecommunication masts construction and installation business

32. Start a popcorn making machine manufacturing business

33. Start a bill boards construction and installation business

34. Start a ship production business

35. Start a metal exports business

36. Start a metal production business

37. Start a clutches designing and production business

38. Start a blacksmith business

39. Start a custom metal cups business

40. Start a burglary proofs construction business

41. Start a music instrument manufacturing business

42. Start an automobile production business

43. Start a metal sign business

44. Start an anvils construction business

45. Start a clipper blades and sharpeners production business

46. Start a metal scraping business

47. Become a bicycle manufacturer

48. Start a metal buckets and basins production business

49. Start a buckles and nobs production business

50. Start a metal staircase railings construction business

51. Start a staple pins business

52. Start a hardware store business

53. Start a curtain pipes and accessories production business

54. Start a safety pin making business

55. Start a scrap metal hauling business

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