SIC code 46740
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
There are about 4,000 active UK companies registered under SIC code 46740 (Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies), as of October 2026.
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On the register
Share of these companies on the live register, by status.
- Active 82%
- Proposal to strike off 16%
- In insolvency or administration 3%
New registrations
Companies registered each month, October 2025 – September 2026, that are still on the register. See registrations by month across all companies.
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| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 41 |
| August 2026 | 52 |
| September 2026 | 60 |
Company age
How long the active companies have been registered.
- Under 1 year 14%
- 1–3 years 19%
- 3–5 years 12%
- 5–10 years 18%
- 10–20 years 17%
- 20 years or more 20%
Where they're registered
Active companies by postcode area of their registered office.
- Birmingham (B) 165
- Belfast (BT) 103
- Manchester (M) 91
- Rochester (ME) 89
- Harrow (HA) 87
- North London (N) 85
- West Central London (WC) 85
- Coventry (CV) 84
- East London (E) 82
- West London (W) 81
Note: Location figures use the registered office address from Companies House. Many companies register at an accountant's or formation agent's address, which may differ from where they trade.
Recently registered companies
Active companies recently registered under SIC code 46740.
| Company | Number | Registered | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITEHOUSE PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES LTD | 17496137 | 2 Oct 2026 | London |
| STOCKFIX LTD | 17494359 | 1 Oct 2026 | Stoke-On-Trent |
| INSTALL.ENERGY GROUP LTD | 17494295 | 1 Oct 2026 | Ossett |
| MASTER PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLIES LTD | 17492409 | 30 Sept 2026 | MANCHESTER |
| LUXX BUILD LTD | 17492052 | 30 Sept 2026 | LONDON |
| PANDA CROSS-BORDER HOLDINGS GROUP CO., LTD | 17491620 | 30 Sept 2026 | MANCHESTER |
| XIEQIUWEN CO., LIMITED | 17491399 | 30 Sept 2026 | MANCHESTER |
| RENEGADE STEELE LTD | 17491030 | 30 Sept 2026 | LONDON |
| KORVEX INTERNATIONAL LTD | 17489663 | 30 Sept 2026 | LUTON |
| PLDTOP CO, LTD | 17489574 | 30 Sept 2026 | MILDENHALL SUFFOLK |
Related
- Part of the Wholesale industry group.
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Other wholesale SIC codes:
- 46900 – Non-specialised wholesale trade (41,600)
- 46190 – Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods (20,200)
- 46420 – Wholesale of clothing and footwear (15,000)
- 46180 – Agents specialized in the sale of other particular products (9,040)
- 46450 – Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics (8,580)
- 46160 – Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods (8,170)
- 46499 – Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) n.e.c. (6,960)
- 46520 – Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts (6,600)
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- Existing Company Changes
- In Liquidation
Data as of .