Industries in the Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods subsector sell capital or durable goods to other businesses. Merchant wholesalers generally take title to the goods that they sell; in other words, they buy and sell goods on their own account. Durable goods are new or used items generally with a normal life expectancy of three years or more. Durable goods merchant wholesale trade establishments are engaged in wholesaling products, such as motor vehicles, furniture, construction materials, machinery and equipment (including household-type appliances), metals and minerals (except petroleum), sporting goods, toys and hobby goods, recyclable materials, and parts.
Business-to-business electronic markets, agents, and brokers primarily engaged in wholesaling durable goods, generally on a commission or fee basis, are classified in Subsector 425, Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers.
4231 Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies
Merchant Wholesalers
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale
distribution of automobiles and other motor vehicles, motor vehicle supplies, tires, and new and
used parts.
42311 Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423110 below.
423110 Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of new and used passenger automobiles, trucks, trailers, and other motor vehicles, such as
motorcycles, motor homes, and snowmobiles.
42312 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423120 below.
423120 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of motor vehicle supplies, accessories, tools, and equipment; and new motor vehicle parts (except
new tires and tubes).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of new and/or used tires and tubes - classified in Industry 423130, Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of automotive chemicals (except lubricating oils and greases) - classified in Industry 424690, Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of lubricating oils and greases - classified in Industry 424720, Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals); and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of used motor vehicle parts - classified in Industry 423140, Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers.
42313 Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423130 below.
423130 Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of new and/or used tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of other new automobile parts and accessories - classified in Industry 423120, Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of other used automobile parts and accessories - classified in Industry 423140, Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers.
42314 Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423140 below.
423140 Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of used motor vehicle parts (except used tires and tubes) and establishments primarily engaged in
dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of selling the parts.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of selling scrap - classified in Industry 423930, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of new and/or used tires and tubes - classified in Industry 423130, Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers
4232 Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
42321 Furniture Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423210 below.
423210 Furniture Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of furniture (except hospital beds, medical furniture, and drafting tables).
Illustrative Examples:
Household-type furniture merchant wholesalers; Outdoor furniture merchant wholesalers;
Mattresses merchant wholesalers; Public building furniture merchant wholesalers;
Office furniture merchant wholesalers; Religious furniture merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of partitions, shelving, lockers, and store fixtures - classified in Industry 423440, Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of hospital beds and medical furniture - classified in Industry 423450, Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of drafting tables - classified in Industry 423490, Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
42322 Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423220 below.
423220 Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of home furnishings and/or housewares.
Illustrative Examples:
Carpet merchant wholesalers; Glassware merchant wholesalers; Chinaware merchant wholesalers;
Household-type cooking utensil merchant wholesalers; Curtain merchant wholesalers;
Lamp merchant wholesalers; Drapery merchant wholesalers; Linen (e.g., bath, bed, table)
merchant wholesalers; Floor covering merchant wholesalers; Window blind and shade
merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of electrical household-type goods - classified in Industry 423620, Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of precious metal flatware - classified in Industry 423940, Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers.
4233 Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers
42331 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel
Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423310 below.
423310 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel
Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of lumber; plywood; reconstituted wood fiber products; wood fencing; doors and windows and their
frames (all materials); wood roofing and siding; and/or other wood or metal millwork.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of nonwood roofing and siding materials - classified in Industry 423330, Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of timber and timber products, such as railroad ties, logs, firewood, and pulpwood - classified in Industry 423990, Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers.
42332 Brick, Stone, and Related Construction
Material Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423320 below.
423320 Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material
Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of stone, cement, lime, construction sand, and gravel; brick; asphalt and concrete mixtures;
and/or concrete, stone, and structural clay products.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of refractory brick and other refractory products - classified in Industry 423840, Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Selling ready-mix concrete - classified in Industry 327320, Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing.
42333 Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers See industry description for 423330 below.
423330 Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material
Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of nonwood roofing and nonwood siding and insulation materials.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of wood roofing and wood siding are classified in Industry 423310, Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers.
42339 Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423390 below.
423390 Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale
distribution of manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes) and/or prefabricated buildings and (2)
establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of construction materials
(except lumber, plywood, millwork, wood panels, brick, stone, roofing, siding, electrical and
wiring supplies, and insulation materials).
Illustrative Examples:
Flat glass merchant wholesalers; Prefabricated buildings (except wood) merchant wholesalers;
Ornamental ironwork merchant wholesalers; Wire fencing and fencing accessories
merchant wholesalers; Plate glass merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of products of the primary metals industries - classified in Industry 423510, Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of lumber; plywood; reconstituted wood fiber products; wood fencing; doors, windows, and their frames; wood roofing and wood siding; and other wood or metal millwork - classified in Industry 423310, Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of stone, cement, lime, construction sand and gravel; brick; asphalt and concrete mixtures (except ready-mix concrete); and/or concrete, stone, and structural clay products - classified in Industry 423320, Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of nonwood roofing, nonwood siding and insulation materials - classified in Industry 423330, Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of electrical supplies and wiring supplies - classified in Industry 423610, Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Selling ready-mix concrete - classified in Industry 327320, Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing.
4234 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies
Merchant Wholesalers
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale
distribution of photographic equipment and supplies; office, computer, and computer peripheral
equipment; and medical, dental, hospital, ophthalmic, and other commercial and professional
equipment and supplies.
42341 Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423410 below.
423410 Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of photographic equipment and supplies (except office equipment).
Illustrative Examples:
Photofinishing equipment merchant wholesalers; Television cameras merchant wholesalers;
Photographic camera equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers;
Video cameras (except household-type) merchant wholesalers; Photographic film
merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of household-type video cameras - classified in Industry 423620, Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of office equipment, such as photocopy and microfilm equipment - classified in Industry 423420, Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers.
42342 Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423420 below.
423420 Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of office machines and related equipment (except computers and computer peripheral equipment).
Illustrative Examples:
Accounting machines merchant wholesalers; Mailing machine merchant wholesalers;
Calculator and calculating machines merchant wholesalers; Microfilm equipment and
supplies merchant wholesalers; Cash register merchant wholesalers; Security safe
merchant wholesalers; Copying machine merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of office furniture - classified in Industry 423210, Furniture Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of computers and computer peripheral equipment - classified in Industry 423430, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of office supplies - classified in Industry 424120, Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
42343 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software
Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423430 below.
423430 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and
Software Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of computers, computer peripheral equipment, loaded computer boards, and/or computer software.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of modems and other electronic communications equipment - classified in Industry 423690, Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Selling, planning, and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies - classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer Systems Design Services.
42344 Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423440 below.
423440 Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of commercial and related machines and equipment (except photographic equipment and supplies;
office equipment; and computers and computer peripheral equipment and software) generally used in
restaurants and stores.
Illustrative Examples:
Balances and scales (except laboratory) merchant wholesalers; Commercial shelving
merchant wholesalers; Coin-operated merchandising machine merchant wholesalers;
Electrical sign merchant wholesalers; Commercial chinaware merchant wholesalers;
Partitions merchant wholesalers; Commercial cooking equipment merchant wholesalers;
Store fixture (except refrigerated) merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of photographic equipment and supplies - classified in Industry 423410, Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of office machines and related equipment - classified in Industry 423420, Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment, and computer software - classified in Industry 423430, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of laboratory scales and balances (except medical and dental) - classified in Industry 423490, Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of refrigerated store fixtures - classified in Industry 423740, Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
42345 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies
Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423450 below.
423450 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies
Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of professional medical equipment, instruments, and supplies (except ophthalmic equipment and
instruments and goods used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians).
Illustrative Examples:
Dental equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers; Medical dressings merchant wholesalers;
Electromedical equipment merchant wholesalers; Patient monitoring equipment
merchant wholesalers; Hospital beds merchant wholesalers; Prosthetic appliance
and supplies merchant wholesalers; Hospital furniture merchant wholesalers;
Surgical instrument and apparatus merchant wholesalers; Medical and dental X-ray
machine merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of professional equipment, instruments and/or goods sold, prescribed, or used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians are classified in Industry 423460, Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers.
42346 Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423460 below.
423460 Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of professional equipment, instruments, and/or goods sold, prescribed, or used by
ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians.
Illustrative Examples:
Binocular merchant wholesalers; Optometric equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers;
Ophthalmic frame merchant wholesalers; Sunglasses merchant wholesalers;
Ophthalmic lenses merchant wholesalers.
42349 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies
Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423490 below.
423490 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies
Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of professional equipment and supplies (except ophthalmic goods and medical, dental, and hospital
equipment and supplies).
Illustrative Examples:
Church supplies (except silverware, plated ware) merchant wholesalers; School
equipment and supplies (except books, furniture) merchant wholesalers; Drafting
tables and instruments merchant wholesalers; Scientific instruments merchant wholesalers;
Laboratory equipment (except medical, dental) merchant wholesalers;
Surveying equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of professional equipment, instruments, and/or goods sold, prescribed, or used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians, such as ophthalmic frames and lenses, and sunglasses - classified in Industry 423460, Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of medical professional equipment, instruments, and supplies used by medical and dental practitioners (except ophthalmic equipment, instruments, and goods used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians) and medical facilities - classified in Industry 423450, Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of silverware and plated flatware - classified in Industry 423940, Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of books - classified in Industry 424920, Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of school furniture - classified in Industry 423210, Furniture Merchant Wholesalers.
4235 Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers
42351 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423510 below.
423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant
Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of products of the primary metals industries. Service centers maintain inventory and may perform
functions, such as sawing, shearing, bending, leveling, cleaning, or edging, on a custom basis as
part of sales transactions.
Illustrative Examples:
Cast iron pipe merchant wholesalers; Metal rod merchant wholesalers;
Metal bars (except precious) merchant wholesalers; Metal sheet merchant wholesalers;
Metal ingots (except precious) merchant wholesalers; Metal spike merchant wholesalers;
Metal pipe merchant wholesalers; Nail merchant wholesalers; Metal plate merchant
wholesalers; Noninsulated wire merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of gold, silver, and platinum - classified in Industry 423940, Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of automotive, industrial, and other recyclable metal scrap - classified in Industry 423930, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of insulated wire - classified in Industry 423610, Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers.
42352 Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423520 below.
423520 Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of coal, coke, metal ores, and/or nonmetallic minerals (except precious and semiprecious stones
and minerals used in construction, such as sand and gravel).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of nonmetallic minerals used in construction, such as sand and gravel - classified in Industry 423320, Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of crude petroleum - classified in Industry Group 4247, Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of precious and semiprecious stones and metals - classified in Industry 423940, Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers.
4236 Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
42361 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and
Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423610 below.
423610 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies,
and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of electrical construction materials; wiring supplies; electric light fixtures; light bulbs;
and/or electrical power equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution, or control of
electric energy.
42362 Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant
Wholesalers
See industry description for 423620 below.
423620 Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of household-type electrical appliances, room air-conditioners, gas and electric clothes dryers, and/or household-type audio or video equipment.
Illustrative Examples:
Electric water heater merchant wholesalers; Household-type sewing machine merchant wholesalers;
Household-type radio (including automotive) merchant wholesalers; Household-type video
camera merchant wholesalers; Household-type refrigerator merchant wholesalers;
Television set merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of gas household-type appliances (except gas clothes dryers) - classified in Industry 423720, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of nonhousehold-type video cameras - classified in Industry 423410, Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
42369 Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423690 below.
423690 Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of electronic parts and equipment (except electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies and
construction material; and electrical appliances, television and radio sets).
Illustrative Examples:
Blank audio or video tape merchant wholesalers; Communications equipment merchant wholesalers;
Blank compact disc (CD) merchant wholesalers; Radar equipment merchant wholesalers;
Blank digital video disc (DVD) merchant wholesalers; Telegraph equipment merchant
wholesalers; Blank diskette merchant wholesalers; Telephone equipment merchant wholesalers;
Broadcasting equipment merchant wholesalers; Unloaded computer board merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of household-type electrical appliances, and television and radio sets - classified in Industry 423620, Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment, and loaded computer boards - classified in Industry 423430, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of electrical construction materials, wiring supplies, electric light fixtures, light bulbs; and/or electrical power equipment for generation, transmission, distribution, or control of electric energy - classified in Industry 423610, Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers.
4237 Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
42371 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423710 below.
423710 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of hardware, knives, or handtools.
Illustrative Examples:
Brads merchant wholesalers; Knives (except disposable plastics) merchant wholesalers;
Cutlery merchant wholesalers; Power handtools (e.g., drills, saws, sanders) merchant
wholesalers; Fasteners (e.g., bolts, nuts, rivets, screws) merchant wholesalers;
Staples merchant wholesalers; Handtools (except motor vehicle, machinists' precision)
merchant wholesalers; Tacks merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of nails, noninsulated wire, and screening - classified in Industry 423510, Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of motor vehicle handtools and equipment - classified in Industry 423120, Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of machinists' precision handtools - classified in Industry 423830, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of disposable plastics knives and eating utensils - classified in Industry 424130, Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers.
42372 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies
(Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423720 below.
423720 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies
(Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of plumbing equipment, hydronic heating equipment, household-type gas appliances (except gas
clothes dryers), and/or supplies.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Selling and installing plumbing, heating and air conditioning equipment - classified in Industry 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment - classified in Industry 423730, Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of household-type electrical appliances, room air-conditioners, gas clothes dryers, and/or household-type audio or video equipment - classified in Industry 423620, Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers.
42373 Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment
and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423730 below.
423730 Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and
Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies.
Illustrative Examples:
Air pollution control equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers;
Nonportable electric baseboard heaters merchant wholesalers; Air-conditioning
equipment (except room units) merchant wholesalers; Warm-air central heating
equipment merchant wholesalers; Automotive air-conditioners merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of household-type electrical appliances and room air-conditioners - classified in Industry 423620, Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of hydronic heating equipment - classified in Industry 423720, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Selling and installing warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment - classified in Industry 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.
42374 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423740 below.
423740 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of refrigeration equipment (except household-type refrigerators, freezers, and air-conditioners).
Illustrative Examples:
Cold storage machinery merchant wholesalers; Refrigerated display cases merchant wholesalers;
Commercial refrigerators merchant wholesalers; Water coolers merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of household-type refrigerators, freezers, and room air-conditioners - classified in Industry 423620, Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of air-conditioning equipment (except room units) - classified classified in Industry 423730, Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
4238 Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale
distribution of construction, mining, farm, garden, industrial, service establishment, and
transportation machinery, equipment and supplies.
42381 Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and
Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423810 below.
423810 Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery
and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in construction, mining
(except oil well) and logging activities.
Illustrative Examples:
Excavating machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers; Road construction and
maintenance machinery merchant wholesalers; Forestry machinery and equipment
merchant wholesalers; Scaffolding merchant wholesalers; Mining cranes merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of oil well machinery and equipment are classified in Industry 423830, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers.
42382 Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423820 below.
423820 Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment
Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in agricultural, farm, and
lawn and garden activities.
Illustrative Examples:
Animal feeders merchant wholesalers; Milking machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers;
Harvesting machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers; Planting machinery and
equipment merchant wholesalers; Lawnmowers merchant wholesalers.
42383 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423830 below.
423830 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in manufacturing, oil well,
and warehousing activities.
Illustrative Examples:
Fluid power transmission equipment merchant wholesalers; Metalworking machinery and
equipment merchant wholesalers; Food-processing machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers;
Oil well machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers; Materials handling machinery and
equipment merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in construction, mining (except oil well), and logging activities - classified in Industry 423810, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of supplies used in machinery and equipment generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities - classified in Industry 423840, Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
42384 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423840 below.
423840 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of supplies for machinery and equipment generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and
warehousing activities.
Illustrative Examples:
Industrial containers merchant wholesalers; Refractory materials (e.g., brick, blocks, shapes)
merchant wholesalers; Industrial diamonds merchant wholesalers; Welding supplies
(except welding gases) merchant wholesalers; Printing inks merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of hydraulic and pneumatic (fluid power) pumps, motors, pistons, and valves - classified in Industry 423830, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of welding gases - classified in Industry 424690, Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers.
42385 Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant
Wholesalers
See industry description for 423850 below.
423850 Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies
Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of specialized equipment and supplies of the type used by service establishments (except
specialized equipment and supplies used in offices, stores, hotels, restaurants, schools, health
and medical facilities, photographic facilities, and specialized equipment used in transportation
and construction activities).
Illustrative Examples:
Amusement park equipment merchant wholesalers; Janitorial equipment and supplies
merchant wholesalers; Beauty parlor equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers;
Undertakers' equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers; Car wash equipment and
supplies merchant wholesalers; Upholsterers' equipment and supplies (except fabrics)
merchant wholesalers; Drycleaning equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of janitorial and automotive chemicals - classified in Industry 424690, Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of piece goods, fabrics, knitting yarns (except industrial), thread and other notions - classified in Industry 424310, Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of industrial yarns - classified in Industry 424990, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers.
42386 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor
Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423860 below.
423860 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor
Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of transportation equipment and supplies (except marine pleasure craft and motor vehicles).
Illustrative Examples:
Aircraft merchant wholesalers; Railroad cars merchant wholesalers; Motorized passenger
golf carts merchant wholesalers; Ships merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts - classified in Industry Group 4231, Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of marine pleasure craft - classified in Industry 423910, Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
4239 Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale
distribution of sporting, recreational, toy, hobby, and jewelry goods and supplies, and precious
stones and metals.
42391 Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies
Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423910 below.
423910 Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies
Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of sporting goods and accessories; billiard and pool supplies; sporting firearms and ammunition;
and/or marine pleasure craft, equipment, and supplies.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of motor vehicles and trailers - classified in Industry 423110, Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of motorized passenger golf carts - classified in Industry 423860, Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of athletic apparel and athletic footwear - classified in Industry Group 4243, Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers.
42392 Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423920 below.
423920 Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of games, toys, fireworks, playing cards, hobby goods and supplies, and/or related goods.
42393 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423930 below.
423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of automotive scrap, industrial scrap, and other recyclable materials. Included in this industry
are auto wreckers primarily engaged in dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of wholesaling
scrap.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of selling used parts - classified in Industry 423140, Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals are sorted into distinct categories - classified in Industry 562920, Materials Recovery Facilities.
42394 Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal
Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423940 below.
423940 Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal
Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of jewelry, precious and semiprecious stones, precious metals and metal flatware, costume
jewelry, watches, clocks, silverware, and/or jewelers' findings.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of precious metal ores or concentrates - classified in Industry 423520, Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of nonprecious flatware - classified in Industry 423220, Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers.
42399 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 423990 below.
423990 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of durable goods (except motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies; furniture and home
furnishings; lumber and other construction materials; professional and commercial equipment and
supplies; metals and minerals (except petroleum); electrical goods; hardware, and plumbing and
heating equipment and supplies; machinery, equipment and supplies; sporting and recreational
goods and supplies; toy and hobby goods and supplies; recyclable materials; and jewelry, watches,
precious stones and precious metals).
Illustrative Examples:
Musical instruments merchant wholesalers; Prerecorded audio and video tapes and discs
merchant wholesalers; Phonograph records merchant wholesalers; Prerecorded compact
discs (CDs) and digital video discs (DVDs) merchant wholesalers;
Prerecorded audio and video cassettes merchant wholesalers; Timber and timber
products (except lumber) merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of automobiles and other motor vehicles, motor vehicle supplies, tires, and new and used parts - classified in Industry Group 4231, Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of furniture and home furnishings - classified in Industry Group 4232, Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of lumber, plywood, millwork, wood panels, brick, stone, roofing, siding, and other nonelectrical construction materials - classified in Industry Group 4233, Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of photographic; office; computer and computer peripheral; medical, dental, hospital, ophthalmic; and other commercial and professional equipment and supplies - classified in Industry Group 4234, Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of coal and other minerals and ores and semifinished metal products - classified in Industry Group 4235, Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of electrical goods - classified in Industry Group 4236, Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of hardware, and plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and supplies - classified in Industry Group 4237, Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of construction, mining, farm, garden, industrial, service establishment, and transportation machinery, equipment and supplies - classified in Industry Group 4238, Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of sporting goods and accessories; billiard and pool supplies; sporting firearms and ammunition; and/or marine pleasure craft, equipment, and supplies - classified in Industry 423910, Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of toys, fireworks, playing cards, hobby goods and supplies and/or related goods - classified in Industry 423920, Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of automotive, industrial, and other recyclable materials - classified in Industry 423930, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of jewelry, precious and semiprecious stones, precious metals and metal flatware, costume jewelry, watches, clocks, silverware, and/or jewelers' findings - classified in Industry 423940, Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
