Industrial Machinery & Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 42383 directly.
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Official definition
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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 423830, the only detailed industry in this group.
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
- Material handling machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
Which code does this activity belong in?
Establishments classified in this industry distribute specialized machinery and equipment for manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing operations. The distinction from Construction and Mining Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers lies in the end use; this code covers equipment for manufacturing and warehousing rather than construction or mining activities. Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers handles equipment for agricultural purposes, while Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers focuses on supplies for service businesses rather than manufacturing operations.
Written for NAICS 423830, the only detailed industry in this group.