This classification covers establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of new and used passenger automobiles, trucks, trailers, and other motor vehicles, including motorcycles, motor homes, and snowmobiles. Automotive distributors primarily engaged in selling at retail to individual consumers for personal use, and also selling a limited amount of new and used passenger automobiles and trucks at wholesale, are classified in SIC 5511: Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used).
This industry classification is comprised of establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of motor vehicle parts and supplies, such as accessories, tools, and equipment. Establishments primarily engaged in the distribution of used motor vehicle parts are classified in SIC 5015: Motor Vehicle Parts, Used.
This industry category includes companies that primarily wholesale new and used tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles. It also includes companies that wholesale tire and tube repair materials.
This industry classification is comprised of establishments primarily engaged in the distribution of used motor vehicle parts at both the wholesale and retail level. It also includes establishments primarily engaged in dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of selling parts.
This classification comprises establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of furniture, including bedsprings, mattresses, and other household furniture; office furniture; and furniture for public parks and buildings. Establishments primarily involved in the wholesale distribution of partitions, shelving, lockers, and other store fixtures are classified in SIC 5046: Commercial Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified.
This industry classification contains establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of home furnishings and housewares. Products of the industry include antiques, china, glassware and earthenware, lamps (including electric), curtains and draperies, linens and towels, and carpets, linoleum, and all other types of hard and soft surface floor coverings.
This classification is comprised of wholesale distributors of rough, dressed, and finished lumber (other than timber). Establishments operate with or without yards.
This classification comprises establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of stone, cement, lime, construction sand, and gravel; brick (except refractory); asphalt and concrete mixtures; and concrete, stone, and structural clay products (other than refractories). Distributors of industrial sand and of refractory materials are classified in SIC 5085: Industrial Supplies.
This industry consists of establishments engaged in the wholesale distribution of roofing and siding (except wood) and insulation materials. Such establishments include those engaged in wholesale distribution of asphalt felts and coatings; fiberglass insulation materials; roofing, asphalt, and sheet metal; shingles (except wood); and siding (except wood).
This industry comprises establishments engaged in the wholesale distribution of mobile homes and of construction materials that are not classified elsewhere. Some industry products are awnings, grain storage bins, and septic tanks.
This industry classification comprises establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of photographic equipment and supplies, including cameras, darkroom apparatus, and photographic film. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of items such as photocopy, microfilm, and similar equipment are classified in SIC 5044: Office Equipment.
This entry includes establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of office machines and related equipment, including photocopy and micro-film equipment; safes and vaults; accounting and adding machines; calculating machines; cash registers; duplicating machines; mailing machines; mimeograph equipment; typewriters; and addressing machines. These establishments also frequently sell office supplies, but establishments primarily engaged in wholesale distribution of office supplies are classified in SIC 5111: Printing and Writing Paper, SIC 5112: Stationary and Office Supplies, or SIC 5113: Industrial and Personal Service Paper.
This industry consists of establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment, and computer software. These establishments also sell related supplies, but establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling supplies are classified according to the individual product for example, computer paper in SIC 5112: Stationery and Office Supplies.
This industry classification is comprised of establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of commercial machines and equipment, not elsewhere classified. Products of the industry include commercial cooking and food service equipment, partitions, shelving, lockers, store fixtures, electrical signs, balances and scales (except laboratory), mannequins, and vending machines.
This industry classification is comprised of establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of instruments, apparatus, and equipment to medical and dental practitioners, clinics, and hospitals. Products of the industry include surgical instruments, artificial limbs, operating room equipment, X-ray machines, hospital beds, medical and dental laboratory equipment, and professional supplies.
This category covers establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of professional equipment and goods used, prescribed, or sold by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians, including ophthalmic frames, lenses, sunglass lenses, contact lenses, and optometric equipment and supplies.
This industry classification covers establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of professional equipment and supplies that are not categorized elsewhere. It includes wholesale distributors of drafting instruments, laboratory equipment (other than medical and dental), and scientific instruments.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in marketing semi finished metal products (except precious metals). Products of the industry include aluminum and copper (sold in bars, rods, sheets, pipes, plates, etc.), iron and steel products (such as rough castings, bearing piles, flat products, and semi finished products), lead, mercury, tin and tin base metals, and zinc.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of coal and coke, metallic ores (such as copper, iron, and lead), and nonmetallic minerals (except crude petroleum). It also includes establishments engaged in the wholesale distribution of precious metal ores (such as gold ore and silver ore).
This category covers establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of electrical power equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution, or control of electric energy; electrical construction materials for outside power transmission lines and for electrical systems; and electric light fixtures and bulbs. Construction contractors primarily engaged in installing electrical systems and equipment from their own stock are classified in SIC 1731: Electrical Work.
This industry is comprised of establishments engaged in the wholesale distribution of household electrical appliances (such as refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, and laundry equipment), household and motor vehicle electronic sound or video equipment, and radio and television sets. The industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of household nonelectric appliances (such as gas clothes dryers and gas refrigerators).
This industry consists of companies that wholesale electronic parts and electronic communications equipment not classified elsewhere. Industry products include semiconductors, modems, telephone equipment, amateur radio communications equipment, recording, cassettes, diskettes, and public address equipment.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of general hardware items and cutlery. Products include bolts, nuts, washers, rivets, screws, brads, locks (and related materials), and hand tools (including power hand tools).
This industry consists of companies that primarily wholesale hydronic plumbing and heating equipment and supplies. Industry products include: steam and hot water boilers, prefabricated fireplaces, oil burners, plumbing fixtures, solar heating panels, and water softeners.
This industry includes companies that wholesale warm air heating and air conditioning equipment and supplies. Industry products include air conditioning equipment (except room units), air pollution control equipment, electric heating furnaces, humidifiers and dehumidifiers (except portable units), and ventilating equipment.
This industry consists of companies that primarily wholesale refrigeration equipment and supplies. Industry products include beverage coolers, refrigerated display cases, drinking water coolers, ice cream cabinets, icemaking machines, walk-in and reach-in commercial refrigerators, and refrigerated soda fountain fixtures.
This industry is comprised of establishments involved primarily in the wholesale distribution of construction, mining, and logging machinery and equipment. Industry products include cranes, dredges, and draglines (except ships), excavating machinery, front-end loaders, quarrying machinery and equipment, road construction and maintenance machinery, scaffolding, power shovels, and drilling equipment.
This industry is primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of agricultural machinery and equipment, including devices used to prepare and maintain soil and to plant, protect, irrigate, and harvest crops. The industry also supplies equipment and machinery to dairy and livestock operations.
This industry is comprised of establishments involved in the wholesale distribution of industrial machinery and equipment, not elsewhere classified. Products of the industry include chainsaws, citrus processing machinery, conveyor systems, industrial cranes, derricks, industrial diesel engines, elevators, ladders, lift trucks, machine and machinists' tools, oil refining machines, packing machinery, industrial paint spray equipment, wood pulp manufacturing machinery, industrial pumps and pumping equipment, industrial sewing machines, shoe manufacturing and repairing machinery, smelting machinery, welding machinery, and winches.
This industry comprises establishments engaged in the wholesale distribution of industrial supplies that are not included in another classification. Products of the industry include abrasives, bearings, industrial diamonds, printers' ink, refractory materials, rope (except wire), valves and fittings (except plumbers' valves and fittings) and non-paper containers such as bottles, crates, drums, and metal pails.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of equipment and supplies for barber shops, beauty parlors, power laundries, dry cleaning plants, upholsterers, undertakers, and related personal service establishments. Other products of the industry include carnival and amusement park equipment, firefighting equipment, janitors' supplies, and voting machines.
This industry is comprised of establishments engaged in the wholesale distribution of transportation equipment and related supplies, excluding motor vehicles. Ships (except pleasure craft), combat vehicles, guided missiles, and space vehicles are included in the industry.
Establishments in this entry are primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of sporting goods and accessories; billiard and pool supplies; sporting firearms and ammunition; and marine pleasure craft, equipment, and supplies. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of motor vehicles and trailers are classified in SIC 5012: Automobiles & Other Motor Vehicles.
This category includes establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of games, toys, hobby goods and supplies, dolls, craft kits, model kits, children's vehicles, fireworks, and playing cards.
This industry category includes establishments primarily engaged in assembling, breaking up, sorting and distributing scrap and waste materials. The industry also includes auto wreckers engaged in dismantling automobiles for scrap.
This industry classification comprises establishments involved in the wholesale distribution of jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals. Products of the industry include clocks, coins, gem stones, pearls, precious metals bullion, silverware, and trophies.
This industry classification includes wholesale distributors of durable goods that are not categorized elsewhere. It includes distributors of prerecorded audio cassettes, compact discs, and phonograph records; fire extinguishers; firearms and ammunition, except sporting; coin-operated game machines; luggage; monuments and grave markers; musical instruments; nonelectric signs; and forest products, except lumber, such as cordwood, hewn logs, and wood chips.
This industry classification includes wholesale distributors of printing and writing paper. Products of the industry include fine paper, envelope paper, and ground wood paper.
This entry includes establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of stationery and office supplies, including computer and photocopy supplies, envelopes, typewriter paper, file cards and folders, pens, pencils, social stationery, greeting cards, carbon paper, business forms, loose leaf binders, and inked ribbons.
This category includes establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of wrapping and other coarse paper and paperboard, as well as converted paper and related disposable plastics products, such as bags, boxes, dishes, eating utensils, napkins, and shipping supplies. It includes wholesale distribution of corrugated and solid fiber boxes, fiber cans and drums, pressed and molded pulp goods, pressure sensitive tape, sanitary food containers, and paper towels.
This industry classification includes establishments engaged in the wholesale distribution of items such as prescription drugs, proprietary drugs, druggists' sundries, and toiletries. Products handled by industry participants include antiseptics, bandages, blood plasma, cosmetics, hair preparations, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, nonelectric razors and razor blades, toothbrushes, and vitamins.
This industry comprises wholesale distributors of piece goods, yarn goods (made from natural or manmade fibers), notions (including sewing accessories and hair accessories), and other dry goods. Products of the industry include belt and buckle assembly kits, buttons, shoulder pads, textiles, thread, apparel trimmings, and zippers.
This industry classification is comprised of wholesale distributors of men's and boys' apparel and furnishings. Products of the industry include shirts, trousers, sportswear, suits, ties, work clothing, hosiery, underwear, nightwear, outerwear and overcoats, gloves, hats, scarves, and umbrellas.
This industry comprises wholesale distributors of women's, children's, and infants' clothing and accessories. Products of the industry include blouses, dresses, skirts, sportswear, unisex clothing, underwear, lingerie, hosiery, outerwear, hats, handbags, ladies' handkerchiefs, gloves, and mittens.
This industry consists of establishments that engage in the wholesale distribution of athletic and other footwear of leather, rubber, and other materials.
This category covers establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of general lines of groceries. Specialty establishments—those involved in such activities as roasting coffee, blending tea, or grinding and packaging spices—are not included in this classification.
Included in this category are establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of packaged quick-frozen vegetables, juices, meats, fish, poultry, pastries, and other "deep freeze" products. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of frozen dairy products are classified in SIC 5143: Dairy Products, Except Dried or Canned, and those distributing frozen poultry, fish, and meat that are not packaged are classified in SIC 5144: Poultry and Poultry Products, SIC 5146: Fish and Seafoods, and SIC 5147: Meats and Meat Products, respectively.
This classification covers establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of dairy products such as butter, cheese, ice cream and ices, and fluid milk and cream. This industry does not include establishments primarily engaged in pasteurizing and bottling milk.
This category encompasses establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of poultry and poultry products, except canned and packaged frozen foods. Not included are establishments primarily engaged in the killing and dressing of poultry, which are classified in SIC 2015: Poultry Slaughtering and Processing.
This industry classification includes wholesale distributors of confectionery and related products such as candy, chewing gum, salted or roasted nuts, popcorn, soda fountain syrups and toppings, and potato and corn chips.
Establishments classified in this industry are engaged in the wholesale distribution of fresh, cured, or frozen (but not canned or packaged frozen) fish and seafood products.
This industry consists of wholesale distributors of fresh, cured, and processed (but not canned or frozen) meats and lard. Establishments engaged in the wholesale distribution of frozen packaged meats are classified under SIC 5142: Packaged Frozen Foods.
This industry is comprised of wholesale distributors of fresh fruits and vegetables. It also includes establishments involved in banana ripening for the trade.
This industry is comprised of wholesale distributors of groceries and related products, not elsewhere classified. Some of the products included in this category are: breakfast cereals, bottled water, canned goods, coffee, cookies, cooking oils, crackers, dairy products, pet food, flour, dried fruits, health foods, honey, macaroni and spaghetti, canned or dried milk, pickles, salad dressing, sauces, soft drinks, soups, refined sugar, and yeast.
This industry classification is comprised of establishments engaged in buying and/or marketing grain, dry beans, soybeans, and other inedible beans. Also included are country grain elevators, terminal elevators, and other merchants involved in marketing grain.
Establishments falling under this classification are primarily engaged in buying and/or marketing cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats. This industry also includes the operation of livestock auction markets.
This industry consists of establishments primarily engaged in buying or marketing farm products that are not included in another classification. Some samples of the industry's products are animal hair, bristles, feathers, furs and hides, broom corn, raw cotton, hops, unprocessed or shelled-only nuts, tobacco leaf, raw silk, and bovine semen.
This industry includes companies engaged in the wholesale distribution of plastics materials and basic forms and shapes. Industry products include unsupported plastic film, sheeting, rods, tubes, and synthetic resins.
This industry consists of wholesale distributors of chemicals and allied products not included in another classification. Industry products include acids, industrial and heavy chemicals, dyestuffs, industrial salts, rosin, and turpentine.
This industry consists of companies that wholesale crude petroleum and petroleum products from bulk liquid storage facilities. Distributors of liquefied petroleum gas from bulk liquid storage facilities are also included.
This industry class consists of wholesale distributors of petroleum and petroleum products (except those with bulk liquid storage facilities). Industry products include butane gas, fuel oil, aircraft fueling services, liquefied petroleum gases, gasoline, kerosene, lubricating oils and grease, and naphtha.
This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of beer, ale, porter, and other fermented malt beverages.
This category includes establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of distilled spirits, including neutral spirits and ethyl alcohol used in blended wines and distilled liquor. The product range includes bottled wines and spirits, brandy and brandy spirits, cocktails, liquors, wine coolers, and wines.
This category covers establishments engaged in the wholesale distribution of animal feeds, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, seeds, and other farm supplies, except grains. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of pet food are classified in SIC 5149: Groceries and Related Products, Not Elsewhere Classified; those distributing pet supplies are classified in SIC 5199: Nondurable Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified.
This category includes establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers.
This category includes establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of flowers, nursery stock, and florists' supplies.
This category covers establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of tobacco and its products. Leaf tobacco wholesalers are classified in SIC 5159: Farm-Product Raw Materials, Not Elsewhere Classified, and establishments primarily engaged in stemming and redrying tobacco are classified in SIC 2141: Tobacco Stemming and Redrying.
This category covers businesses that distribute wholesale paints, varnishes, wallpaper, and supplies. Retail stores selling these items to the general public are classified in SIC 5231: Paint, Glass, and Wallpaper Stores.
This category covers wholesalers of nondurable goods, not elsewhere classified, such as art goods, industrial yarns, textile bags, and bagging burlap.