Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
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Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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).
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Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of new and/or used tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles.
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Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
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Furniture Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of furniture (except hospital beds, medical furniture, and drafting tables).
Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
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Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
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Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of nonwood roofing and nonwood siding and insulation materials.
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Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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).
Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of photographic equipment and supplies (except office equipment).
Examples:Video cameras (except household-type) merchant wholesalers, Television cameras merchant wholesalers, Photographic film merchant wholesalers, Photographic camera equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers, Photofinishing equipment merchant wholesalers
Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of office machines and related equipment (except computers and computer peripheral equipment).
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment, loaded computer boards, and/or computer software.
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Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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).
Examples:Surgical instrument and apparatus merchant wholesalers, Prosthetic appliance and supplies merchant wholesalers, Patient monitoring equipment merchant wholesalers, Medical dressings merchant wholesalers, Medical and dental X-ray machine merchant wholesalers, Hospital furniture merchant wholesalers, Hospital beds merchant wholesalers, Electromedical equipment merchant wholesalers, Dental equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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).
Examples:Surveying equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers, Scientific instruments merchant wholesalers, School equipment and supplies (except books, furniture) merchant wholesalers, Laboratory equipment (except medical, dental) merchant wholesalers, Drafting tables and instruments merchant wholesalers, Church supplies (except silverware, plated ware) merchant wholesalers
Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
Examples:Noninsulated wire merchant wholesalers, Nail merchant wholesalers, Metal spike merchant wholesalers, Metal sheet merchant wholesalers, Metal rod merchant wholesalers, Metal plate merchant wholesalers, Metal pipe merchant wholesalers, Metal ingots (except precious) merchant wholesalers, Metal bars (except precious) merchant wholesalers, Cast iron pipe merchant wholesalers
Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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).
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Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
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Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
Examples:Television set merchant wholesalers, Household-type video camera merchant wholesalers, Household-type sewing machine merchant wholesalers, Household-type refrigerator merchant wholesalers, Household-type radio (including automotive) merchant wholesalers, Electric water heater merchant wholesalers
Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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).
Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
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Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies.
Examples:Warm-air central heating equipment merchant wholesalers, Nonportable electric baseboard heaters merchant wholesalers, Automotive air-conditioners merchant wholesalers, Air-conditioning equipment (except room units) merchant wholesalers, Air pollution control equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of refrigeration equipment (except household-type refrigerators, freezers, and air-conditioners).
Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
Examples:Scaffolding merchant wholesalers, Road construction and maintenance machinery merchant wholesalers, Mining cranes merchant wholesalers, Forestry machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers, Excavating machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
Examples:Planting machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers, Milking machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers, Lawnmowers merchant wholesalers, Harvesting machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers, Animal feeders merchant wholesalers
Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
Examples:Oil well machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers, Metalworking machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers, Materials handling machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers, Food-processing machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers, Fluid power transmission equipment merchant wholesalers
Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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).
Examples:Upholsterers' equipment and supplies (except fabrics) merchant wholesalers, Undertakers' equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers, Janitorial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers, Drycleaning equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers, Car wash equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers, Beauty parlor equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers, Amusement park equipment merchant wholesalers
Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of transportation equipment and supplies (except marine pleasure craft and motor vehicles).
Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
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Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
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Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
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Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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.
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Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Description: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).
Examples:Timber and timber products (except lumber) merchant wholesalers, Prerecorded compact discs (CDs) merchant wholesalers, Prerecorded audio and video tapes and discs merchant wholesalers, Prerecorded audio and video cassettes merchant wholesalers, Phonograph records merchant wholesalers, Musical instruments merchant wholesalers
Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of bulk printing and/or writing paper generally on rolls for further processing.
Examples:Bulk paper (e.g., fine, printing, writing) merchant wholesalers, Bulk groundwood paper merchant wholesalers, Bulk envelope paper merchant wholesalers
Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of stationery, office supplies and/or gift wrap.
Examples:Writing pens merchant wholesalers, Typewriter paper merchant wholesalers, Social stationery merchant wholesalers, Photocopy supplies merchant wholesalers, Pencils merchant wholesalers, Greeting cards merchant wholesalers, File cards and folders merchant wholesalers, Envelope merchant wholesalers, Computer paper supplies merchant wholesalers
Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of kraft wrapping and other coarse paper, paperboard, converted paper (except stationery and office supplies), and/or related disposable plastics products.
Examples:Sanitary paper products merchant wholesalers, Plastics bags merchant wholesalers, Paperboard and disposable plastics boxes merchant wholesalers, Paper napkins merchant wholesalers, Paper bags merchant wholesalers, Paper and disposable plastics shipping supplies merchant wholesalers, Paper and disposable plastics dishes merchant wholesalers, Disposable plastics eating utensils merchant wholesalers
Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.
Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of piece goods, fabrics, knitting yarns (except industrial), thread and other notions, and/or hair accessories.
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Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of men's and/or boys' clothing and furnishings.
Examples:Men's and boys' work clothing merchant wholesalers, Men's and boys' underwear merchant wholesalers, Men's and boys' suits merchant wholesalers, Men's and boys' sportswear merchant wholesalers, Men's and boys' nightwear merchant wholesalers, Men's and boys' hosiery merchant wholesalers
Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of (1) women's, children's, infants', and/or unisex clothing and accessories and/or (2) fur clothing.
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of footwear (including athletic) of leather, rubber, and other materials.
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General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of a general line (wide range) of groceries.
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Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen foods (except dairy products).
Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of dairy products (except dried or canned).
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen).
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Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of confectioneries; salted or roasted nuts; popcorn; potato, corn, and similar chips; and/or fountain fruits and syrups.
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Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of fish and seafood (except canned or packaged frozen).
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Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of meats and meat products (except canned and packaged frozen) and/or lard.
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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of groceries and related products (except a general line of groceries); packaged frozen food; dairy products (except dried and canned); poultry products (except canned); confectioneries; fish and seafood (except canned); meat products (except canned); and fresh fruits and vegetables). Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in the bottling and merchant wholesale distribution of spring and mineral waters processed by others.
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of grains, such as corn, wheat, oats, barley, and unpolished rice; dry beans; and soybeans and other inedible beans. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in operating country or terminal grain elevators primarily for the purpose of wholesaling.
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Livestock Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of livestock (except horses and mules).
Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of farm products (except grain and field beans, livestock, raw milk, live poultry, and fresh fruits and vegetables).
Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of plastics materials and resins, and unsupported plastics film, sheet, sheeting, rod, tube, and other basic forms and shapes.
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Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of chemicals and allied products (except agricultural and medicinal chemicals, paints and varnishes, fireworks, and plastics materials and basic forms and shapes).
Description:This industry comprises establishments with bulk liquid storage facilities primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of crude petroleum and petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas.
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Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of petroleum and petroleum products (except from bulk liquid storage facilities).
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of beer, ale, porter, and other fermented malt beverages.
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Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of wine, distilled alcoholic beverages, and/or neutral spirits and ethyl alcohol used in blended wines and distilled liquors.
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Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of farm supplies, such as animal feeds, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, plant seeds, and plant bulbs.
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Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers.
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Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of flowers, florists' supplies, and/or nursery stock (except plant seeds and plant bulbs).
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Tobacco and Tobacco Product Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, snuff, cigars, and pipe tobacco.
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Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of paints, varnishes, and similar coatings; pigments; wallpaper; and supplies, such as paint brushes and rollers.
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Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Description:This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of nondurable goods (except printing and writing paper; stationery and office supplies; industrial and personal service paper; drugs and druggists' sundries; apparel, piece goods, and notions; grocery and related products; farm product raw materials; chemical and allied products; petroleum and petroleum products; beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages; farm supplies; books, periodicals and newspapers; flower, nursery stock and florists' supplies; tobacco and tobacco products; and paint, varnishes, wallpaper, and supplies).
Description:This industry comprises business-to-business electronic markets bringing together buyers and sellers of goods using the Internet or other electronic means and generally receiving a commission or fee for the service. Business-to-business electronic markets for durable and nondurable goods are included in this industry.
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Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
Description:This industry comprises wholesale trade agents and brokers acting on behalf of buyers or sellers in the wholesale distribution of goods. Agents and brokers do not take title to the goods being sold but rather receive a commission or fee for their service. Agents and brokers for all durable and nondurable goods are included in this industry.
