This article showcases our top picks for the best Illinois based Wholesale companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Wholesale industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Illinois Wholesale Startups
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LandscapeHub
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LandscapeHub is a digital, B2B marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers within a central online platform.
Leaf Trade
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Leaf Trade is the industry wholesale marketplace between cultivators/processors and dispensaries in the highly regulated cannabis states.
Tiesta Tea
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Tiesta Tea is a provider of tea of various flavors that blends to fit every taste and lifestyle.
YASH Technologies
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YASH Technologies is a leading Information Technology Company offers business consulting, IT outsourcing and software consulting services.
Fortune Fish & Gourmet
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Fortune Fish & Gourmet is a purveyor of quality seafood, meats, and gourmet products.
Opperman Plants
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Opperman Plants is an nursery supplying wholesale plants to retailers.
Essendant
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Essendant is a purpose-driven company that strives for more than just business success.
Munch’s Supply Co
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A New Lenox, Ill.-based HVAC distributor
Crescent Electric Supply Co
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Crescent Electric Supply Company is an independent distributors of electrical hardware and supplies in the United States.
Clubhouse
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Clubhouse is a manufacturing company that supplies sportswear and masks for soccer, basketball, baseball and hockey.
Field Fastener
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Field Fastener is a full-service, data-driven, on-demand engineering partner with a unique, technical approach to inventory management.
Le Monte Coffee
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Le Monte Coffee is a Coffee wholesaler who’s mission is to energize cities through the sale of high quality Coffee beans to community cafes.
Eby-Brown
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Eby-Brown, a wholesale distributor to the convenience industry.
Maurice Sporting Goods
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Maurice Sporting Goods is distributor and importer of outdoor sporting goods to large format retail customers throughout North America.
H J Closeouts
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HJ Liquidators is a company in the Chicago area that buys and sells liquidated items.
Hobbico
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Hobbico is a manufacturer and distributor of hobby products including radio control airplanes, boats, cars, helicopters, and multirotors.
H. D. Smith
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H. D. Smith is an American healthcare distributor and wholesaler.
Columbia Pipe & Supply
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Columbia Pipe & Supply offers optimal solutions and services for businesses.
GBC
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GBC is a supplier of office products, binding, and lamination products.
Vertex Distribution
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Vertex Distribution is a distributor of fasteners, rivets, hose clamps, screws, carriage & lag bolts in North America.
Cole-Parmer
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Cole-Parmer is a manufacturing company that produces test and measurement, equipment, biosciences and fluid handling products.
Door Systems
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Door Systems is a distributor of commercial doors, residential sectional doors, high speed doors and docking solutions.
A.L.P.
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A.L.P. is an industrial firm that specializes in designing and manufacturing lighting components for other technical industries.
Sewer Equipment Company of America
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Sewer Equipment Company of America offers the highest quality and most innovative sewer cleaning products.
Exact Replacement Parts
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Exact Replacement Parts is a wholesaler of high-quality aftermarket appliance repair parts.
Noblivity
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Noblivity is a B2B marketplace that gives direct wholesale access to specialty retailers and boutique owners.
Health Mobius
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Health Mobius is a software and Internet application developer specializing in medical, healthcare and fitness applications.
Windy City Novelties
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Windy City Novelties is an online wholesaler of party goods and decorations.
Ken’s Beverage
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Ken’s Beverage is a provider of beverage equipment, installation, service, preventive maintenance and water filtration system.
Able Distributors
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Able Distributors supplies air ventilators, forced air, IAQ, hydronic heaters and radiant heating equipment systems to various industries.
Mata Traders
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Mata Traders is a design-driven fashion company that produces apparel and accessories with social service in India and Nepal.
Wurth Baer Supply Company
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Würth Baer Supply Company is a wholesale distributor to the woodworking industry.
Rico Industries
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Rico Industries is a Sporting Goods company which has sold wholesale gift and novelty products into retail markets.
River City Millwork
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River City Millwork is a wholesale distributor of interior and exterior doors, custom millwork, and other ancillary products.
Imperial Woodworking Company
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Imperial Woodworking Company manufactures plywood and provides custom-made architectural woodworking services.
Durable Packaging International
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Durable Packaging International specializes in the manufacturing of bakeware, bake pans, plastic food packaging and aluminum foil products.
Hilco Merchant Resources
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Hilco Merchant Resources provides analytical, advisory, asset monetization, and capital investment services to the retail sector.
DMS Pharmaceutical Group
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DMS Pharmaceutical is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler company.
Allnet Distributing
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Allnet Distributing is a value added B2B distributor of consumer electronics and materials for installing audio and video systems.
Salco Products
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Salco Products is a wholesale retail company that designs, manufactures and distributes truck parts and plant process equipment.
American Metalcraft
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American Metalcraft is an equipment supplier for the foodservice industry that includes kitchenware, tabletop, buffet & bar supplies.
Upper Limits Midwest, Inc.
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Upper Limits Midwest manufactures and distributes original custom glass products, designs, and engravings.
Sulpice Chocolate
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Sulpice Chocolat is a line of artisan, hand-painted chocolate bars. We are fair trade, non-GMO, gluten-free, and use vegan dark chocolate.
M.T. Food Service
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M.T. Food Service is a wholesale distributor of dairy, produce, specialty and grocery items in the metro Chicago area
Aaron Equipment Company
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Aaron Equipment buys, sells and trades processing and packaging equipment.
DCT Industrial Supply Company
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DCT Industrial Supply Company is a leading distributor of cutting tools, abrasives, and machine tool accessories.
Document Imaging Dimensions
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Document Imaging Dimensions is a supplier of office items, hardware and sanitation equipment to the federal government & military.
Forklift Exchange
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Forklift Exchange is a wholesaler of used material handling and construction equipment.
Genuine Scooters
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Genuine Scooters are authorized dealers that provides motorcycles and accessories for customers.
Seating Concepts
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Seating Concepts specializes in the manufacturing of furniture and provides services on project management for food service industries.
Alpha Distributors
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Alpha Distributors is a wholesale food service equipment distributor.
Terrace Supply
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Terrace Supply offers equipment rental, repair, industrial gases, metal filler, welding products, consumables, and abrasives.
Dan Cone Group
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Dan Cone Group provides sales, installation, repair services, and parts distribution of commercial food equipment.
Synchro-Start
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Synchro-Start is a Manufacturer of actuators, solenoids and controls for industrial engines and equipment.
Reyes Beer Division
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Reyes Beer Division is dedicated to being the best beer distributor in the industry.
TurboJet Partners
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TurboJet Partners is a supplier of new generation and classic aftermarket engine parts for the commercial airlines & MROs industry.
E.H. Lynn Industries
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E.H. Lynn Industries is a distributor of liquid and dry bulk handling equipment and tank trailer parts.
Screenflex
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Screenflex is a manufacturer and supplier of portable room dividers and wall partitions as equipment for temporary room divisions.
Midwest Goods
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Midwest Goods carries quality e-liquids, vape hardware, and Smoke shop supplies from the top names in the industry.
Fiore Nursery & Landscape Supply
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Fiore Nursery and Landscape Supply (FNLS) has been a trusted leader and supplier to the green industry.
TEAM Concept Printing and Thermography
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TEAM Concept Printing and Thermography is providing wholesale printing, finishing, and mailing services.
Com-Pac International
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Com-Pac International is a manufacturing firm that offers plastic bags, zippers, tubing & roll stock for the commercial & industrial sector.
Machinery Tooling & Supply
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Machinery Tooling & Supply distributes cuttings tools, abrasives, coolants, machine shop, and industrial and safety supplies.
Cen Tec Systems
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Cen-Tec Systems is the manufacture and distribution of vacuum cleaner components and accessories for domestic and commercial vacuums.
Wacker Hardware Company
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Wacker Hardware Company is a distributor of access controls, electronic security hardware and locksmith.
Scooterworks USA
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Scooterworks USA supplies an extensive range of modern and vintage scooter parts and accessories through online and offline stores.
Chicago City Distributors
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Chicago City Distributors is the wholesalers in the southside of the Chicagoland area.
Haskris
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Haskris manufactures and distributes industrial chillers, heat exchangers and water back-up systems.
Grant Import
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Grant Import is a distribution firm that imports and distributes a wide variety of beverages.
Palatine Oil Company
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Palatine Oil Company is the distributor of lubricants and fuel.
New Royal Distributors
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New Royal Distributors is a wholesale food distributing company.
Geib Industries
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Geib Industries provides wholesale distribution of industrial machinery and equipment.
Keleen Leathers
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Keleen Leathers provides luxury leathers for residential, commercial, hospitality, jet, marine, and automotive.
AudioAmerica Midwest
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AudioAmerica Midwest is a distributor of consumer electronics.
Door Distributors
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Door Distributors is Chicagoland’s Premier WHOLESALER of Residential and Commercial Metal Garage Doors.
Kohl Wholesale
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Kohl Wholesale is a broadline distributor that supplies groceries to hotels, hospitals, retail shops, schools and many other businesses.
Christian Art Gifts
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Christian Art Gifts is a wholesale distributor of gifts for all occasions.
Bruin Brake Cables
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Bruin Brake Cables’s brand is Bruin Brake Cables, which is Made in the USA Certified emergency brake cables.
Bee-Line Express
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A transportation service providing personalized, charter and airport transportation.
Caroline Rose
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Caroline Rose is a designer sportswear making company.
Donnewald Distributing
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Donnewald Distributing is a beer and beverage wholesaler company.
World Wines & Spirits
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World Wines & Spirits is an importer, distributor and wholesaler of wines and spirits.
Prestige Distribution
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Prestige Distribution is an e-commerce shop for building products.
Air Products Equipment Company
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Air Products Equipment Company is a distributor of a range of products related to air systems, cabinet units and dampers.
LFI Labs
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LFI Labs provides & sells all-natural supplements and nutrition products to health-conscious consumers.
Midwest Groundcovers
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Midwest Groundcovers is a wholesale nursery that offers Shrubs, Grasses, plants including a landscape architect, designs & a green rooftop.
ILLCO
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ILLCO, Inc. is a wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, parts and supplies.
Barton Manufacturing
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Barton Manufacturing is a manufacturer and supplier of custom fabrication and machined parts to various industries.
Wholesale Point
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Wholesale Point is an online distributor of healthcare products.
Mondial Automotive Inc
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Mondial is a master distributor for Vanner and Xantrex inverters.
Antares Computer Systems
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Antares Computer Systems is a supplier of antivirus software, desktop, monitor, printer, servers, laptops, phone systems and peripherals.
Gordon Electric Supply
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Gordon Electric Supply is a distributor of electrical supplies and energy- efficient products.
ORB Instruments, Inc
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ORB Instruments is engaged in the design, manufacture, distribution, and sale of petroleum testing equipment for the petrochemical industry.
Paramont EO
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Paramont is a Wholesale Electrical Supply company that provides cable solutions, contractor services, lighting design, switchgear.
Phoenix Leather Goods
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Phoenix Leather Goods offers retail buying, manufacturing and leather goods/accessories
Rs Creations
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rsCreations has been providing quality Internet Development services creating clear and effective web sites for B2B & B2C communication.
TDC Supply,
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TDC Supply is a retail & wholesale company located in Des Plaines.
Zdan
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Zdan is a wholesale food distribution company that distributes food products to restaurants, pizza and sub shops.
Luce Farm Wellness
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Luce Farm passion and respect for herbal alternatives, natural healing, organic growing practices, and caring for the environment.