In 1998, Robert L. Carey, Jr., one of the founding partners of Production Supply Company, took over the management of Metal Sales. Joined by his son, Robert L. Carey, III, the two businessmen set out to become a complete ......In 1998, Robert L. Carey, Jr., one of the founding partners of Production Supply Company, took over the management of Metal Sales. Joined by his son, Robert L. Carey, III, the two businessmen set out to become a complete marine distributor. With a satellite branch in Norfolk, Virginia, and a home office just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, Metal Sales remains attentive to its MARINE base however, it continues to expand and seek out customers within the DEFENSE, DISTRIBUTION, and GENERAL FABRICATION industries.