Industry 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.
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
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 423830 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers are:
- Material handling machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Cryogenic cooling devices merchant wholesalers
- Poultry processing machinery merchant wholesalers
- Beverage bottling machinery merchant wholesalers
- Saws, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Compressors (except air-conditioning, refrigeration) merchant wholesalers
- Metalworking tools (drills, taps, dies, grinding wheels) merchant wholesalers
- Condensing units (except air-conditioning, refrigeration) merchant wholesalers
- Burners, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Manufacturing machinery and equipment, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Hoists (except automotive) merchant wholesalers
- Metalworking machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Industrial trucks, tractors, or trailers merchant wholesalers
- Forklift trucks (except log) merchant wholesalers
- Mining machinery and equipment, petroleum, merchant wholesalers
- Engraving machinery merchant wholesalers
- Threading tools merchant wholesalers
- Conveying equipment (except farm) merchant wholesalers
- Fans, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Air compressors (except air-conditioning, refrigeration) merchant wholesalers
- Diesel engines and parts, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Measuring and testing equipment (except electric measuring and automotive) merchant wholesalers
- Sawmill machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Crushing, pulverizing, and screening machinery, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Handtools, machinists' precision, merchant wholesalers
- Hydraulic power transmission equipment merchant wholesalers
- Jigs merchant wholesalers
- Fluid meters, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Compactors, trash, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Turbines (except transportation) merchant wholesalers
- Tire recapping machinery merchant wholesalers
- Beverage processing machinery merchant wholesalers
- Elevators merchant wholesalers
- Welding machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Refinery machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Trailers, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Oil well machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Kilns, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Machinists' precision measuring tools merchant wholesalers
- Ladders merchant wholesalers
- Tanks, pressure, merchant wholesalers
- Cranes, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Pneumatic pumps and parts merchant wholesalers
- Valves, hydraulic and pneumatic, merchant wholesalers
- Pistons, hydraulic and pneumatic, merchant wholesalers
- Ovens, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Tools, machinists' precision, merchant wholesalers
- Patterns (except shoe), industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Trucks, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Woodworking machinery merchant wholesalers
- Lift trucks, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Dyeing machinery, textile, merchant wholesalers
- General purpose industrial machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Special purpose industrial machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Oil well supply houses merchant wholesalers
- Bottling machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Internal combustion engines (except aircraft, nondiesel automotive, nondiesel truck) merchant wholesalers
- Oil field equipment merchant wholesalers
- Recapping machinery, tire, merchant wholesalers
- Stackers, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Actuators, fluid power, merchant wholesalers
- Spray painting equipment, industrial-type, merchant wholesalers
- Pulverizing machinery and equipment, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Pipeline machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Heat exchange equipment, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Coil winding machines, spring, merchant wholesalers
- Foundry machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Broaches (i.e., a machine tool accessory) merchant wholesalers
- Hydraulic pumps and parts merchant wholesalers
- Environmental controlling instruments and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Tractors, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Instruments (except electrical) (e.g., controlling, indicating, recording) merchant wholesalers
- Commercial fishing equipment and supplies (except boats, ships) merchant wholesalers
- Sewing machines, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Dies, metalworking, merchant wholesalers
- Industrial machinery and equipment (except electrical) merchant wholesalers
- Shoe manufacturing and repairing machinery merchant wholesalers
- Food processing machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Pumps and pumping equipment, industrial-type, merchant wholesalers
- Blowers, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Distillery machinery merchant wholesalers
- Bakery machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Pallets and skids merchant wholesalers
- Plastics industries machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Balancing machines (except automotive) merchant wholesalers
- Smelting machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Testing and measuring equipment, electrical (except automotive), merchant wholesalers
- Textile machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Pollution control equipment (except air) merchant wholesalers
- Power plant machinery (except electrical) merchant wholesalers
- Water treatment equipment, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Furnaces, industrial process, merchant wholesalers
- Machine tools and accessories merchant wholesalers
- Twist drills merchant wholesalers
- Engines, internal combustion (except aircraft, automotive), merchant wholesalers
- Rolling mill machinery merchant wholesalers
- Skids merchant wholesalers
- Paper and pulp industries manufacturing machinery merchant wholesalers
- Vacuum pumps merchant wholesalers
- Screening machinery and equipment, industrial, merchant wholesalers
- Meters (except electrical, parking) merchant wholesalers
- Blanks, tips, and inserts merchant wholesalers
- Fluid power transmission equipment merchant wholesalers
- Petroleum production machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Chemical industries machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Winches merchant wholesalers
- Escalators merchant wholesalers
- Chainsaws merchant wholesalers
- Gas detecting equipment and supplies (except household-type) merchant wholesalers
- Printing trade machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Cement-making machinery merchant wholesalers
- Packing machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling in the US (42383)
Revenue 2025
$331.7bn
Growth 2025
1.55%
Key Trends
Economic recovery brought pent-up demand to wholesalers
The industry's connection to commodity markets and crude oil production leaves it vulnerable
Private investment in industrial machinery and equipment is set to return to growth
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 423830 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Merchant wholesale distribution of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in construction, mining (except oil well), and logging activities--are classified in Industry 423810, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; and
IBISWorld industry research report
Construction, Mining & Forestry Equipment Wholesaling in the US
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NAICS Cross Reference
Merchant wholesale distribution of supplies used in machinery and equipment generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities--are classified in Industry 423840, Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
IBISWorld industry research report
NAICS Hierarchy 423830 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS Code 423830 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers sits in the 2-digit Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 42
Sector Title: Wholesale Trade
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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4231 Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42311 Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers
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42312 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
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42313 Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers
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42314 Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers
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4232 Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
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42321 Furniture Merchant Wholesalers
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42322 Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
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4233 Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers
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42331 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers
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42332 Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
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42333 Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers
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42339 Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
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4234 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42341 Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42342 Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
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42343 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
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42344 Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
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42345 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42346 Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
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42349 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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4235 Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers
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42351 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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42352 Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers
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4236 Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
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42361 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
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42362 Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers
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42369 Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
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4237 Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42371 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
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42372 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers
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42373 Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42374 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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4238 Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42381 Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
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42382 Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
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42383 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
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42384 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42385 Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42386 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers
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4239 Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
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42391 Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42392 Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42393 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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42394 Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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42399 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
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4241 Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers
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42411 Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers
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42412 Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42413 Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers
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4242 Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
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42421 Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
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4243 Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers
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42431 Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers
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42432 Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers
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42433 Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories Merchant Wholesalers
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42434 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers
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4244 Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers
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42441 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
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42442 Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers
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42443 Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers
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42444 Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers
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42445 Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers
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42446 Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers
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42447 Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers
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42448 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
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42449 Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers
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4245 Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers
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42451 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
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42452 Livestock Merchant Wholesalers
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42459 Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers
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4246 Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
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42461 Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers
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42469 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
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4247 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers
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42471 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
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42472 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals
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4248 Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers
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42481 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
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42482 Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers
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4249 Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
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42491 Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42492 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
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42493 Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42494 Tobacco and Tobacco Product Merchant Wholesalers
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42495 Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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42499 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
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4251 Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers
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42511 Business to Business Electronic Markets
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42512 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
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Similar Industries Niche and Emerging
IBISWorld provides research on hundreds of niche and emerging industries, including the following for 423830 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers.
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- Material Handling Equipment Distributors in the US OD5518
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- Welding Equipment Distributors in the US OD5522
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