# 30 leading distributors and wholesalers in Connecticut

Tamtam tracks 30 distributors and wholesalers headquartered in Connecticut. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by The Chefs'​ Warehouse, Gexpro and Kaman Distribution. Their median headcount is 255. Half of them were founded in 1976 or later. The most common headquarters are Middletown (3), New Haven (2) and Shelton (2).

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.

🇺🇸 Connecticut · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Chefs'​ Warehouse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-chefs-warehouse) (chefswarehouse.com)<br>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 |  |
| 2 | [Gexpro](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gexpro) (gexpro.com)<br>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 |  |
| 3 | [Kaman Distribution](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kaman-distribution) (motion.com)<br>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 |  |
| 4 | [Bozzuto's Inc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bozzuto-s-inc) (bozzutos.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/assa-abloy-door-security-solutions-us) (assaabloydss.com)<br>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 |  |
| 6 | [NEJ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nej) (nejinc.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nefco) (linktr.ee)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/colony-hardware) (colonyhardware.com)<br>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 |  |
| 9 | [Morris](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/morris-windsor) (gotomorris.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/deutsch-family-wine-and-spirits) (deutschfamily.com)<br>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)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/municipal-emergency-services-inc-mes) (mesfire.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yarde-metals) (yarde.com)<br>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.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ring-s-end-inc) (ringsend.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aztec-middletown) (aztecoffice.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/electrical-wholesalers-inc-ct) (ew-ct.com)<br>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 |
| 16 | [FCP Euro](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fcp-euro) (fcpeuro.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bender-new-haven) (benderplumbing.com)<br>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.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/u-s-electrical-services-inc) (usesi.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/plimpton-and-hills-corporation) (plimptonhills.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lbb-specialties) (lbbspecialties.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/f-w-webb-company) (fwwebb.com)<br>A company specializing in providing plumbing, heating, HVAC, and industrial supplies to contractors, tradespeople, and commercial customers | Wholesale Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Equipment | 🇺🇸 Hartford | 182 |  |
| 22 | [Hartley & Parker](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hartley-and-parker) (hartleyandparker.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/santa-energy-corporation) (santaenergy.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-music-people) (tmppro.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pearse-bertram-streamline-contract-manufacturing) (pearsebertram.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/huntington-power) (huntingtonpower.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/greentech-renewables-new-york-metro) (greentechrenewables.com)<br>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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/machinery-international-corporation) (machyintl.com)<br>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 |  |
| 29 | [Equip Sales & Leasing](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/equip-sales-and-leasing) (equip-sales.com)<br>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 |  |
| 30 | [Martineau & Co](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/martineau-and-co) (mandcomp.com)<br>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 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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