Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.84

About wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

NACE code 46.84 covers the wholesale of a wide range of hardware, plumbing, and heating equipment and supplies. This industry plays a crucial role in the distribution and supply chain, connecting manufacturers with retailers, contractors, and other end-users. As a key intermediary, the wholesale sector ensures the efficient flow of essential products and materials that support construction, home improvement, and various industrial activities across the economy.

Production process

Wholesale operations in this industry typically involve the procurement, storage, and distribution of a diverse range of products. Wholesalers often maintain large warehouses and logistics networks to manage the inventory and facilitate the timely delivery of goods to their customers. They may also provide value-added services, such as product customization, packaging, and after-sales support, to meet the specific needs of their clients.

Production inputs

The main inputs for this industry include a wide variety of hardware, plumbing, and heating equipment and supplies, such as tools, fasteners, pipes, fittings, valves, boilers, furnaces, and related accessories. Wholesalers may source these products directly from manufacturers 25.11 Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures, 25.73 Manufacture of tools, 27.51 Manufacture of electric domestic appliances, and other suppliers within the broader 46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the wholesale distribution of hardware, plumbing, and heating equipment and supplies to a diverse range of customers, including 43.21 Electrical installation, 43.22 Plumbing, heat and air conditioning installation, 43.29 Other construction installation, 43.31 Plastering, 43.32 Joinery installation, 43.33 Floor and wall covering, 43.34 Painting and glazing, 43.39 Other building completion and finishing, and 47.52 Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores.

Revisions to 46.84

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 46.84. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.84) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.84.

Family tree for wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G'>G: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46'>46: Wholesale trade</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/8'>46.8: Other specialised wholesale</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/84'>46.84: Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/81'>46.81: Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/82'>46.82: Wholesale of metals and metal ores</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/83'>46.83: Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/85'>46.85: Wholesale of chemical products</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/86'>46.86: Wholesale of other intermediate products</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/87'>46.87: Wholesale of waste and scrap</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/89'>46.89: Other specialised wholesale n.e.c.</a>"]

    

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