Oklahoma businesses likely to sell

34 businesses in wholesale & distribution in Oklahoma City show several signs that an owner may be getting ready to sell: decades in business, the founder still running it, no family successor, or a shrinking workforce. Signals, not certainties: a good list to start conversations from.

Business	Est. revenue	Est. value	Score
AUTOMATIC FIRE CONTROL, INC. Oklahoma City · Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Johnson Controls In business 45 years (since 1981) Founder still runs it after 45 years No family successor named on its website Headcount down 21% since 2022 (retirement plan filings)	$6.3M	$819K	75
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC Oklahoma City · Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Bobby Roberson In business 70 years (since 1956) Founder still runs it after 70 years No family successor named on its website	$347.7M	$151.8M	60
INTERNATIONAL PIPE & SUPPLY, LLC Oklahoma City · Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Alfred H. Karchmer In business 48 years (since 1978) Founder still runs it after 48 years No family successor named on its website	$34.1M	$12.1M	60
RED ROCK DISTRIBUTING COMPANY Oklahoma City · Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) · Owner: Barney Brown, Sr. In business 89 years (since 1937) Founder still runs it after 89 years No family successor named on its website	$10.8M	$1.3M	60
McLane Company, Inc. Oklahoma City · Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Robert McLane In business 132 years (since 1894) Founder still runs it after 132 years No family successor named on its website	$6.7M	$1.3M	60
LESTER SALES COMPANY INC Oklahoma City · Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers · Owner: Ernie Lester In business 68 years (since 1958) Founder still runs it after 68 years No family successor named on its website	$1.8M	$1.4M	60
RED ROCK TRANSPORTATION CO Oklahoma City · Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) · Owner: Barney Brown, Sr. In business 89 years (since 1937) Founder still runs it after 89 years No family successor named on its website	$896K	$133K	60
Special Metals Oklahoma City · Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Mike Potts In business 41 years (since 1985) Founder still runs it after 41 years No family successor named on its website	$425K	$138K	60
ALBRIGHT STEEL & WIRE Oklahoma City · Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Clyde Albright In business 36 years (since 1990) Founder still runs it after 36 years No family successor named on its website	$20.6M	$6.1M	52
ALL AMERICAN BUILDING PRODUCTS INC Oklahoma City · Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Jerry Merrill In business 31 years (since 1995) Founder still runs it after 31 years No family successor named on its website	$5.4M	$1.9M	52
SPICER & SANDBURG, INC. Oklahoma City · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: E.E. “Spike” Spicer In business 48 years (since 1978) Founder still runs it after 48 years	$8.1M	$2.1M	50
R.E. Michel Company Oklahoma City · Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Robert E. Michel In business 91 years (since 1935) Founder still runs it after 91 years	$4.7M	$937K	50
Medley Equipment Company Oklahoma City · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Joe Medley In business 85 years (since 1941) Founder still runs it after 85 years	$3.9M	$1.4M	50
Quality Food Equipment Oklahoma City · Wholesale trade · Owner: Bob McWhorter In business 42 years (since 1984) Founder still runs it after 42 years	$3.4M	$557K	50
McCarty Equipment Co. Oklahoma City · Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: R.L. McCarty In business 50 years (since 1976) Founder still runs it after 50 years	$2.0M	$757K	50
Locke Wholesale Electric Supply Oklahoma City · Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and related equipment merchant wholesalers · Owner: Don J. Locke In business 71 years (since 1955) Founder still runs it after 71 years	$1.1M	$189K	50
Hampel Oil Distributors Oklahoma City · Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) · Owner: Al Hampel In business 50 years (since 1976) Founder still runs it after 50 years	$247K	$73K	50
HAYNES EQUIPMENT COMPANY Oklahoma City · Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers In business 65 years (since 1961) Headcount down 21% since 2020 (retirement plan filings)	$23.3M	$6.9M	45
SOONER RUBBER PRODUCTS CO. Oklahoma City · Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers In business 42 years (since 1984) Headcount down 28% since 2020 (retirement plan filings)	$17.0M	$5.0M	45
CONTAINER SUPPLY, INC. Oklahoma City · Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers In business 57 years (since 1969) Headcount down 24% since 2020 (retirement plan filings)	$15.2M	$4.5M	45
BOB MILLS FURNITURE CO, INC Oklahoma City · Furniture Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Robert L. (Bob) Mills In business 27 years (since 1999) Founder still runs it after 27 years	$376.4M	$164.4M	42
CHAPPELL SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT COMPANY Oklahoma City · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Roy Chappell In business 30 years (since 1996) Founder still runs it after 30 years	$52.0M	$16.2M	42
BROWN AVIATION TOOL SUPPLY, LLC Oklahoma City · Hardware Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Michael Brown In business 29 years (since 1997) Founder still runs it after 29 years	$7.2M	$1.9M	42
RAM PRODUCTS CHEMICAL & HIGH PRESSURE WASHERS INC Oklahoma City · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Shaun Moad In business 43 years (since 1983) No family successor named on its website	$11.7M	$2.9M	40
RAM PRODUCTS, CHEMICALS & HIGH PRESSURE WASHERS, INC. Oklahoma City · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Shaun Moad In business 43 years (since 1983) No family successor named on its website	$11.7M	$2.9M	40
OILFIELD SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Oklahoma City · Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Phil Mock In business 75 years (since 1951) No family successor named on its website	$10.8M	$2.7M	40
Knighten Industries Oklahoma City · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: William Lamar (Bill) Knighten In business 57 years (since 1969) Founder still runs it after 57 years Family in the business (Jeannie Knighten, Chief Executive Officer)	$6.2M	$1.2M	40
Austin Hose Oklahoma City · Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Fred Austin In business 60 years (since 1966) No family successor named on its website	$6.2M	$1.2M	40
Ash Grove Oklahoma City Terminal Oklahoma City · Wholesale trade · Owner: East Region In business 144 years (since 1882) No family successor named on its website	$3.4M	$557K	40
Young Brothers Inc. Oklahoma City · Wholesale trade · Owner: Dean Young In business 57 years (since 1969) No family successor named on its website	$3.4M	$557K	40
SCRAP MANAGEMENT OF OKLAHOMA, INC Oklahoma City · Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Jerrit Burgess In business 53 years (since 1973) No family successor named on its website	$2.7M	$1.2M	40
Henry Schein Oklahoma City · Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Allison Neale In business 94 years (since 1932) No family successor named on its website	$2.0M	$429K	40
Continental Battery Systems Of Oklahoma City Oklahoma City · Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and related equipment merchant wholesalers · Owner: Mike Harris In business 94 years (since 1932) No family successor named on its website	$1.1M	$185K	40
Continental Battery Oklahoma City · Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and related equipment merchant wholesalers · Owner: Mike Harris In business 94 years (since 1932) No family successor named on its website	$820K	$390K	40

How the score works

Points for years in business (15, 25 and 40+ years), a founder still in charge after 20 years, no family member on the team after 25 years, and a headcount down 20% or more on recent retirement-plan filings. Points come off for family already in the business and for a recent sale or investment. Businesses scoring 40+ are listed. Founding years come from public records and the company's own website; see the methodology.