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Definition
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
(NAICS 334)
The industries on this site are classified according to the North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of 2002. Statistics
Canada maintains this standard classification which has superseded the 1980
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) previously used.
This section outlines NAICS Canada 2002 with respect to the
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing subsector.
It defines the activities specifically excluded, as well as its position in the
NAICS hierarchy.
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Definition of the Subsector |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing computers, computer peripheral equipment, communications equipment, and similar electronic products, as well as components for such products. The computer and electronic product manufacturing industries employ production processes that are characterized by the design and use of integrated circuits and the application of highly specialized miniaturization technologies.
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No exclusions are specified in the 1997 NAICS Canada manual.
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Position in NAICS Hierarchy |
Canada's Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (NAICS 334) subsector is comprised of the following industry groups :
It is part of the Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) sector.
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