SIC code 46690
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
6,194 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 46690What SIC code 46690 covers
SIC code 46690 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Wholesale of other machinery and equipment. It falls under SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair, division 46. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment — a broad catch-all for distributors selling industrial, commercial and specialist machinery that doesn't fall under the more specific machinery wholesale codes. In practice these range from small importer-agents to substantial distribution businesses holding stock and offering parts and after-sales support. Sits alongside the dedicated wholesale codes for agricultural, construction and machine-tool equipment.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 46690 cluster most in:
- London 1,142
- Manchester 137
- Birmingham 121
- Beckenham 110
- Cambridge 72
- Glasgow 59
Example companies with SIC code 46690
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 46690:
- Vanguard Forge Ltd
- Hissmekano Ltd
- Fortress Energy International Ltd
- Bernolly Ltd
- Hub4laser Ltd
- Engcore Ltd
- Io And Associates Uk Ltd
- Euro Link Industrial Ltd
- Ikry Ltd
- Astraphonix Traders Limited
- Wrs 88 Ltd
- Enercore Solutions Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 46110 Agents involved in the sale of agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods
- 46120 Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals
- 46130 Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials
- 46140 Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
- 46150 Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery
- 46160 Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods
- 46170 Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco
- 46180 Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products
- 46190 Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 46690?
SIC code 46690 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Wholesale of other machinery and equipment". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair.
How many companies use SIC code 46690?
6,194 companies are currently classified under SIC code 46690 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Manchester, Birmingham.
How do I find companies with SIC code 46690?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 46690, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 46690 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 46690 covers "Wholesale of other machinery and equipment". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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