NAICS 424120 - Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of stationery, office supplies, and/or gift wrap.

Illustrative Examples:

• Photocopy supplies merchant wholesalers
• Envelopes merchant wholesalers
• Social stationery merchant wholesalers
• File cards and folders merchant wholesalers
• Greeting cards merchant wholesalers
• Office paper (e.g., printer, copier) merchant wholesalers
• Writing pens merchant wholesalers
• Pencils merchant wholesalers

• Focuses on wholesale distribution of stationery, office supplies, and gift wrap.
• Includes products like photocopy supplies, envelopes, greeting cards, and writing instruments.
• Primarily serves as an intermediary between manufacturers and government or commercial end-users.
• Small to medium-sized businesses often qualify under this NAICS code.
• Government contracts typically involve recurring supply orders to support administrative functions.

• Merchant wholesale distribution of office paper and copier supplies.
• Supplying envelopes, file folders, and social stationery products.
• Distributing writing pens, pencils, and other writing instruments.
• Providing greeting cards and gift wrap products in bulk quantities.
• Managing inventory and logistics to fulfill government supply orders.
• Collaborating with manufacturers to source sustainable and recycled office products.
• Facilitating timely delivery and order fulfillment for government agencies.
• Participating in government procurement programs including set-asides and BPAs.

• Stationery and office supply merchant wholesalers
• Small and medium-sized supply distributors
• Specialty wholesalers focusing on greeting cards and social stationery
• Suppliers specializing in sustainable and recycled office products
• Businesses holding government contracts for office supply distribution