What this class covers
ANZSIC class 3419 categorises Australian businesses primarily engaged in wholesaling specialised industrial machinery, equipment, and parts that don't fit into more specific machinery wholesaling classifications. This class focuses on equipment designed for particular industrial processes rather than general-purpose machinery. Businesses in this category typically sell to other businesses in manufacturing, mining, construction, and processing industries rather than to consumers.
Examples of operations classified here include:
- A Sydney-based company distributing industrial food processing equipment to beverage manufacturers
- A Perth firm specialising in wholesaling mining machinery components to resource sector clients
- A Melbourne business supplying specialised woodworking machinery to furniture manufacturers
- A Brisbane enterprise distributing metalworking machine tools to engineering workshops
- An Adelaide company providing printing machinery to commercial printers and packaging firms
This classification is used by government agencies, researchers, and businesses themselves to understand industry trends, market analysis, and economic performance within this specialised wholesale sector.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class are mainly engaged in:
- Wholesaling machinery for food and milk processing operations
- Distributing equipment for metalworking, forging, and foundry applications
- Supplying mining machinery and equipment to the resources sector
- Providing woodworking machinery to timber and furniture industries
- Wholesaling printing machinery for commercial printing operations
- Distributing textile, leather, and rubber working machinery
- Supplying specialised cleaning equipment for industrial applications
- Providing machine attachments, parts, and accessories for industrial machinery
- Wholesaling non-electric welding equipment
- Distributing paper making machinery and equipment
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes certain types of machinery wholesaling that are classified elsewhere:
Businesses primarily engaged in wholesaling electrical or electronic equipment are excluded from this class and are instead classified in Group 349 Other Machinery and Equipment Wholesaling. This includes electronic controls, electrical components, and computerised systems.
Units mainly wholesaling industrial machinery and equipment used across a wide range of industries (rather than specialised for specific sectors) are excluded and fall under Class 3499 Other Machinery and Equipment Wholesaling n.e.c.. This includes general-purpose equipment like pumps, compressors, and conveyors.
Practical guidance
For business registration purposes, this class corresponds to Business Industry Code (BIC) 34190. When applying for an ABN or updating business details, you'll need to select this code if your primary activity matches this classification.
Workers' compensation classifications may vary by state, but businesses in this sector typically fall under wholesale trade categories. Premiums are influenced by factors like warehouse operations, equipment handling risks, and technical staff roles.
When completing Business Activity Statements (BAS), ensure you correctly classify your sales of industrial machinery, which may have different GST implications compared to other goods. Keep detailed records of your specialised inventory and customer industries to support your classification.
Some state government grants or industry assistance programs may be available for businesses in specialised industrial equipment distribution, particularly those supporting manufacturing innovation or exporting Australian-made machinery.