SIC code 46740
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
4,009 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 46740What SIC code 46740 covers
SIC code 46740 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies. 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.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 46740 cluster most in:
- London 527
- Birmingham 99
- Gillingham 75
- Manchester 70
- Leeds 44
- Leicester 41
Example companies with SIC code 46740
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 46740:
- Marschall Maintenance Ltd
- Mason Elite Services Limited
- Plumbath London Ltd
- Tcb Ventilation Hvac Ltd
- Shadowstone Systems Ltd
- Heatfix Supplies Ltd
- Kw Electric Heating Ltd
- Bathroom Shower Pvc Panels Ltd
- Ep Construction Supplies Limited Limited
- Sbs Specification Consultants Ltd
- Dalton Distributors Ltd
- Loftkit Limited
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 46740?
SIC code 46740 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies". 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 46740?
4,009 companies are currently classified under SIC code 46740 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Birmingham, Gillingham.
How do I find companies with SIC code 46740?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 46740, 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 46740 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 46740 covers "Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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