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NAICS 42371
Hardware merchant wholesalers




2007 NAICS Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of hardware, knives, or handtools.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Merchant wholesale distribution of nails, noninsulated wire, and screening--are classified in Industry 423510, Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers;
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of motor vehicle handtools and equipment--are classified in Industry 423120, Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers;
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of machinists' precision handtools--are classified in Industry 423830, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; and
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of disposable plastics knives and eating utensils--are classified in Industry 424130, Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

  • Blades (e.g., knife, saw) merchant wholesalers
  • Brads merchant wholesalers
  • Cutlery merchant wholesalers
  • Fasteners (e.g., bolts, nuts, rivets, screws) merchant wholesalers
  • Handtools (except motor vehicle mechanics', machinists' precision) merchant wholesalers
  • Hardware (except motor vehicle) merchant wholesalers
  • Keys and locks merchant wholesalers
  • Knives (except disposable plastics) merchant wholesalers
  • Locks, security, merchant wholesalers
  • Power handtools (e.g., drills, sanders, saws) merchant wholesalers
  • Staples merchant wholesalers
  • Tacks merchant wholesalers
  • Tools, hand (except motor vehicle, machinists' precision tools), merchant wholesalers
 
 
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