Oklahoma businesses likely to sell

88 businesses in wholesale & distribution 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
DA-PRO RUBBER, INC Broken Arrow · Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Charles Daubenberger Sr. In business 65 years (since 1961) Founder still runs it after 65 years No family successor named on its website Headcount down 30% since 2023 (retirement plan filings)	$322.6M	$140.9M	75
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
SOUTHWEST DISTRIBUTING CO., INC. Clinton · Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: L.R. Sights In business 40 years (since 1986) Founder still runs it after 40 years Headcount down 24% since 2022 (retirement plan filings)	$12.5M	$3.1M	65
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
Cherokee Hose & Supply Cushing · Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: W.G. and Dolores Bushyhead In business 59 years (since 1967) Founder still runs it after 59 years No family successor named on its website	$12.5M	$2.7M	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
OEM Systems Okarche · Automobile and other motor vehicle merchant wholesalers · Owner: Jim Carter In business 41 years (since 1985) Founder still runs it after 41 years No family successor named on its website	$10.3M	$1.3M	60
STIGLER STONE COMPANY, INC. Stigler · Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Rick Bumpers In business 40 years (since 1986) Founder still runs it after 40 years No family successor named on its website	$9.0M	$3.2M	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
Marcone Supply - Wholesale Only Lcc Broken Arrow · Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Henry Markow In business 94 years (since 1932) Founder still runs it after 94 years No family successor named on its website	$1.9M	$746K	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
Tulstar Products Tulsa · Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Mark Nagle In business 40 years (since 1986) Founder still runs it after 40 years No family successor named on its website	$956K	$316K	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
DE-COMP COMPOSITES, INC. Cleveland · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Frank J. DeSena In business 39 years (since 1987) Founder still runs it after 39 years No family successor named on its website	$6.3M	$1.3M	52
ALL AMERICAN BUILDING PRODUCTS OF TULSA, INC. Tulsa · Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material 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
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
Schaller Hardwood Lumber Tulsa · Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Fred Schaller In business 27 years (since 1999) Founder still runs it after 27 years No family successor named on its website	$1.6M	$395K	52
AUDIO VIDEO CONNECTIONS LLC Tulsa · Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Ron Straley In business 28 years (since 1998) Founder still runs it after 28 years No family successor named on its website	$896K	$218K	52
VAL'S DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, LLC Tulsa · Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Val Brewer In business 50 years (since 1976) Founder still runs it after 50 years	$12.5M	$1.9M	50
WINTER MUD, LLC Oklahoma Citty · Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Don Ray Winter In business 44 years (since 1982) Founder still runs it after 44 years	$9.0M	$1.2M	50
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
OKLAHOMA GLASS & WALLPAPER CO. Enid · Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: George Smith In business 79 years (since 1947) Founder still runs it after 79 years	$6.3M	$2.3M	50
COUNTY BUILDING CENTER-MARIETTA Marietta · Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Ron J Crosby In business 44 years (since 1982) Founder still runs it after 44 years	$5.4M	$1.9M	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
Continental Carbonic Products Tulsa · Wholesale trade · Owner: Robert O. Wiesemann Sr. In business 50 years (since 1976) Founder still runs it after 50 years	$3.4M	$557K	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
American Alloy Steel Tulsa · Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Art Moore In business 55 years (since 1971) Founder still runs it after 55 years	$3.2M	$533K	50
Valve Sales Inc. Tulsa · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Bill Campbell In business 51 years (since 1975) Founder still runs it after 51 years	$2.0M	$758K	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
DEHAVEN'S, LLC Tulsa · Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Josephine De In business 121 years (since 1905) Founder still runs it after 121 years	$1.8M	$241K	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
SECURITY CENTERS INC Catoosa · Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Scott and Tara Jones In business 24 years (since 2002) Founder still runs it after 24 years Headcount down 48% since 2021 (retirement plan filings)	$16.1M	$4.8M	47
WHEELER BROTHERS GRAIN COMPANY, LLC Watonga · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers In business 52 years (since 1974) Headcount down 36% since 2022 (retirement plan filings)	$139.8M	$31.8M	45
ED F. DAVIS, INC. Durant · Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: John Davis In business 41 years (since 1985) Headcount down 60% since 2021 (retirement plan filings)	$23.5M	$3.5M	45
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
STILLWATER STEEL & SUPPLY LLC Stillwater · Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers In business 41 years (since 1985) Headcount down 23% since 2022 (retirement plan filings)	$13.4M	$3.3M	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
THE DIGI GROUP, INC Bethany · Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Mark Gassett In business 26 years (since 2000) Founder still runs it after 26 years	$5.4M	$1.1M	42
KALCHEM INTERNATIONAL, INC. Lindsay · Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Kohen Tabor In business 32 years (since 1994) Founder still runs it after 32 years	$4.5M	$551K	42
WORDCOM INC Tulsa · Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Bob Seale In business 29 years (since 1997) Founder still runs it after 29 years	$2.7M	$539K	42
JOHNSTON SEED COMPANY, LLC Enid · Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Joey Meibergen In business 133 years (since 1893) No family successor named on its website	$37.6M	$6.8M	40
MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC Mcalester · Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Brad Miller In business 51 years (since 1975) Founder still runs it after 51 years Family in the business (Jacob Miller, Owner)	$27.8M	$8.2M	40
FECHNER PUMP & SUPPLY,INC. Cushing · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: John Fechner In business 44 years (since 1982) Founder still runs it after 44 years Family in the business (Bryan Fechner, VP Sales)	$26.0M	$7.7M	40
TULSA NEW HOLLAND, INC. Tulsa · Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Mike McCrate In business 43 years (since 1983) No family successor named on its website	$23.3M	$6.9M	40
VARNER & VARNER Bristow · Livestock Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Sam Varner In business 52 years (since 1974) Founder still runs it after 52 years Family in the business (Melody Varner, Co-Owner)	$20.6M	$3.1M	40
ACCURATE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY Tulsa · Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Betty Crawford In business 81 years (since 1945) No family successor named on its website	$18.8M	$2.8M	40
A-TECH INC Tulsa · Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and related equipment merchant wholesalers · Owner: Clay Hodgens In business 49 years (since 1977) No family successor named on its website	$17.9M	$5.3M	40
ECONOMY SUPPLY, INC. Oilton · Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and related equipment merchant wholesalers · Owner: Thomas Coffey In business 86 years (since 1940) No family successor named on its website	$17.9M	$5.3M	40
ARVINE PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. Norman · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Ron Arvine In business 51 years (since 1975) No family successor named on its website	$13.4M	$3.3M	40
L A KING, LLC Tulsa · Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: David L. Perkins, Jr. In business 72 years (since 1954) No family successor named on its website	$12.5M	$3.1M	40
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
HILLARY MACHINERY, LLC Tulsa · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Patrick Hillary Jr. In business 42 years (since 1984) Founder still runs it after 42 years Family in the business (Pat Hillary, Leader)	$7.2M	$1.9M	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
Endries International Inc. Edmond · Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Dan Crociata In business 56 years (since 1970) No family successor named on its website	$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
MODERN EYES, LTD Lawton · Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Kristi Fields In business 40 years (since 1986) No family successor named on its website	$3.6M	$869K	40
Bama Frozen Dough Tulsa · Wholesale trade · Owner: Paula Marshall In business 99 years (since 1927) No family successor named on its website	$3.4M	$557K	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
Ash Grove Owasso Terminal Owasso · Wholesale trade · Owner: East Region In business 144 years (since 1882) No family successor named on its website	$3.4M	$557K	40
Hydraquip, Inc. Tulsa · Wholesale trade · Owner: Scott Nelson In business 75 years (since 1951) 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
Johnson Equipment Company Tulsa · Wholesale trade · Owner: Randall L. Johnson In business 70 years (since 1956) 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
Thompson Brothers Welding & Industrial Supply Bartlesville · Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Rick Thompson In business 78 years (since 1948) No family successor named on its website	$2.0M	$757K	40
OSBORN EQUIPMENT SALES INC. Broken Arrow · Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers · Owner: Roy Still In business 67 years (since 1959) No family successor named on its website	$1.8M	$1.4M	40
Independent Tubular Edmond · Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Mike Allred In business 42 years (since 1984) Founder still runs it after 42 years Family in the business (Tyler Allred, CEO)	$1.7M	$220K	40
Indian Nation Wholesale Norman · Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Raphen Cross In business 73 years (since 1953) Founder still runs it after 73 years Family in the business (Tammy Cross, Chief Executive Officer)	$1.5M	$261K	40
Ada Paper Co Ada · Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Celeste E. Bennett In business 48 years (since 1978) No family successor named on its website	$1.5M	$787K	40
Noble Machine Noble · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: William Kieter Noble In business 131 years (since 1895) Founder still runs it after 131 years Family in the business (Kent Noble, President)	$1.3M	$737K	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
Southwest Chemical Co Inc Lawton · Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Mary Grace Ashlock In business 76 years (since 1950) No family successor named on its website	$1.0M	$174K	40
BOAT FLOATER OF OKLAHOMA Bernice · Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Wes Hamilton In business 52 years (since 1974) No family successor named on its website	$896K	$218K	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
Preferred Sales Agency Tulsa · Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers · Owner: Jim Tarpley In business 45 years (since 1981) No family successor named on its website	$620K	$198K	40
Indian Nation Lawton · Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers · Owner: Raphen Cross In business 73 years (since 1953) Founder still runs it after 73 years Family in the business (Tammy Cross, Chief Executive Officer)	$565K	$94K	40
Siegfried Companies Inc Tulsa · Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers · Owner: Ed Siegfried Sr. In business 51 years (since 1975) Founder still runs it after 51 years Family in the business (John Siegfried, Sales)	$197K	$151K	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.