30 leading distributors and wholesalers in Connecticut (2026 list)

This selection of distributors and wholesalers in Connecticut includes both large, established firms and mid-sized companies. They operate across diverse sectors, from food and beverage to industrial equipment and building materials. Key players include The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor, and Gexpro, which provides electrical supplies and solutions. Kaman Distribution offers MRO parts and services for industrial markets, while Bozzuto's Inc. is a wholesale distributor of food and household products.

A notable pattern among these companies is their varied founding dates, spanning from early 20th-century establishments like Ring's End, Inc. (1902) to more recent firms such as Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (2001). This indicates a long-standing presence of distribution and wholesale activities in the state, alongside newer ventures.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	The Chefs' Warehouse chefswarehouse.com Leading specialty food distributor since 1985, providing quality ingredients to restaurants, hotels, and shops Offering over 11,500 products and exceptional service	Food and Beverage Services	🇺🇸 Ridgefield	1,815	n/a
2	Gexpro gexpro.com A global electrical distributor providing supplies, solutions, and support to customers, with specialized services for industrial equipment parts and supply chain management	Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Shelton	1,275	n/a
3	Kaman Distribution motion.com The company serves industrial markets with MRO parts and services in North America through a network of over 550 locations, offering a wide range of authorized brands	Automation Machinery Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Bloomfield	1,093	n/a
4	Bozzuto's Inc bozzutos.com A leading food and household products wholesale distributor in the northeastern US, recognized for excellence and active support of Special Olympics	Warehousing and Storage	🇺🇸 Cheshire	902	1945
5	ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US assaabloydss.com Specialists in door security solutions for commercial, retail, government, and institutional facilities, providing expert advice, leading brands, and comprehensive services for construction projects	Wholesale Building Materials	🇺🇸 New Haven	791	n/a
6	NEJ nejinc.com Global leader in excess inventory solutions for specialty stores, retailers, and brands Customized sell-off programs for past-season merchandise, factory-excess products, and customer returns	Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage	🇺🇸 Beacon Falls	659	1990
7	NEFCO linktr.ee Family-owned construction supply company with 36 US locations, offering products/services to contractors including expertise, inventories, delivery, engineering, and specialty fabrication We prioritize relationships and loyalty	Wholesale	🇺🇸 East Hartford	615	1981
8	Colony Hardware colonyhardware.com The company provides tools, equipment, supplies, safety products, rental, and repair services to the construction and industry sectors, emphasizing quality, service, and customer satisfaction	Construction	🇺🇸 Orange	544	n/a
9	Morris gotomorris.com Leading distributor in North America providing CNC machine tools, tooling, maintenance, financing, and engineering services to help manufacturers gain a competitive advantage globally	Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Windsor	502	1941
10	Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits deutschfamily.com A family-owned company founded in 1981, specializing in marketing quality wines and spirits from prestigious families around the world	Beverage Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Stamford	420	1981
11	Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES)mesfire.com Leading distributor of fire fighting and emergency response equipment in the US, serving first responders with a wide range of products 24/7	Public Safety	🇺🇸 Sandy Hook	342	2001
12	Yarde Metals yarde.com A multi-metal service center specializing in aluminum, stainless, carbon steel, brass, and copper, offering modern processing services and maintaining ISO certifications	Mining	🇺🇸 Southington	342	1976
13	Ring's End, Inc.ringsend.com A family-run building materials retailer in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York, providing services to builders, contractors, architects, and homeowners since 1902	Wholesale Building Materials	🇺🇸 Darien	337	1902
14	Aztec aztecoffice.com A full-service provider of office technology solutions, offering support across IT environment, document management, unified communications, A/V, desktop computing, and managed IT services	Retail Office Equipment	🇺🇸 Middletown	305	1984
15	Electrical Wholesalers Inc. - CT ew-ct.com A leading electrical distributor with 18 locations and a large inventory, providing quality products and excellent service to customers in all electrical trade sectors	Wholesale	🇺🇸 Middletown	255	1956
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16	FCP Euro fcpeuro.com Online retailer specializing in genuine, aftermarket, OEM, and performance parts for European cars with extensive inventory and fast shipping.	Consumer Services	🇺🇸 Milford	255	1986
17	Bender benderplumbing.com A family-owned company providing home design products and support for local tradesmen, with a focus on exceptional service and customer collaboration	Retail	🇺🇸 New Haven	221	1946
18	U.S. Electrical Services, Inc.usesi.com A leading electrical wholesale distributor with 14 regional businesses offering a wide range of products from 1,000 manufacturers across 146 locations	Wholesale	🇺🇸 Middletown	199	2006
19	Plimpton & Hills Corporation plimptonhills.com A longstanding provider of plumbing and HVAC solutions, offering upscale showrooms, featuring kitchen, bath, tile, and lighting trends Committed to excellence and customer satisfaction	Wholesale	🇺🇸 Meriden	186	1902
20	LBB Specialties lbbspecialties.com A leading North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, serving various industries with over $500 million in annual revenue	Chemical Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Norwalk	182	2017
21	F.W. Webb Company fwwebb.com A company specializing in providing plumbing, heating, HVAC, and industrial supplies to contractors, tradespeople, and commercial customers	Wholesale Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Equipment	🇺🇸 Hartford	182	n/a
22	Hartley & Parker hartleyandparker.com A family-run Connecticut distributor of over 6,000 global fine wine and spirit brands, committed to exceptional service and strong relationships	Beverage Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Stratford	77	1941
23	Santa Energy Corporation santaenergy.com A company with nearly 200 employees fulfilling energy needs for commercial, industrial, institutional customers in New England with heating oil, motor fuels, propane, and service	Oil and Gas	🇺🇸 Bridgeport	72	1940
24	The Music People tmppro.com A music-industry company since 1979, committed to providing quality products and customer service to music dealers and audio professionals	Musicians	🇺🇸 Berlin	58	1979
25	Pearse Bertram+ Streamline Contract Manufacturing pearsebertram.com An end-to-end provider of contract manufacturing, engineering, automation, and distribution services with a focus on quality, reliability, and innovation across various industries	Automation Machinery Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Bloomfield	56	1947
26	Huntington Power huntingtonpower.com A power systems leader providing products, services, and solutions for emergency, standby, and critical power needs, with expertise in design-build and installation services	Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Shelton	29	1976
27	Greentech Renewables New York Metro greentechrenewables.com Innovating renewable energy solutions with a focus on profitability, customer service, professionalism, and integrity, guided by values of service, integrity, and reliability	Services for Renewable Energy	🇺🇸 Wallingford	10	1957
28	Machinery International Corporation machyintl.com This company is a worldwide supplier of high-quality used machinery for the metalworking industry, offering a wide range of equipment and services	Machinery Manufacturing	🇺🇸 North Branford	7	n/a
29	Equip Sales & Leasing equip-sales.com Specializing in selling, leasing, and buying quality new and used heavy equipment for customers in the US and foreign markets, providing expert service and financing	Machinery Manufacturing	🇺🇸 North Haven	3	n/a
30	Martineau & Co mandcomp.com Company provides cutting-edge glass products and services to architects, glaziers, developers in Northeast US, focusing on building strong relationships and innovative solutions	Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Ellington	2	2021

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