Archived - Standard Industrial Classification - Establishments (SIC-E) 1980

56 - Metals, Hardware, Plumbing, Heating and Building Materials Industries, Wholesale

Establishments primarily engaged in wholesale dealing in metal and metal products hardware, plumbing, heating and air conditioning equipment and supplies and lumber and building materials.

561 - Metal and Metal Products, Wholesale

Establishments primarily engaged in wholesale dealing in iron and steel in primary forms, structural shapes and other products, and in non-ferrous metal and metal products not elsewhere classified, including metal ores and concentrates. Establishments primarily engaged in wholesale dealing in metal machinery and equipment are classified in Major Group 57 - Machinery, Equipment and Supplies Industries, Wholesale.

562 - Hardware and Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment and Supplies, Wholesale

Establishments primarily engaged in wholesale dealing in any combination of the basic lines of hardware, plumbing, air conditioning equipment and supplies and non-electric heating equipment.

563 - Lumber and Building Materials, Wholesale

Establishments primarily engaged in dealing in lumber, plywood and millwork paint, glass and wallpaper and other building materials.