Definition
Primary Metal Manufacturing
(NAICS 331)
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Canada maintains this standard classification which has superseded the 1980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
Primary Metal 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 smelting and refining ferrous and non-ferrous metals from ore, pig or scrap in blast or electric furnaces. Metal alloys are made with the introduction of other chemical elements. The output of smelting and refining, usually in ingot form, is used in rolling and drawing operations to produce sheet, strip, bars, rods and wire, and in molten form to produce castings and other basic metal products.
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Establishments primarily engaged in the following activities are excluded: - manufacturing metal forgings or stampings (NAICS 332, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing).
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Position in NAICS Hierarchy |
Canada's Primary Metal Manufacturing (NAICS 331) subsector is comprised of the following industry groups :
It is part of the Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) sector. |