Definition
Machinery Manufacturing
(NAICS 333)
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Canada maintains this standard classification which has superseded the 1980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
Machinery 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 industrial and commercial machinery. These establishments assemble parts into components, subassemblies and complete machines. They may make the parts themselves, using general metal-working processes, or purchase them. Establishments tend to specialize in producing machinery designed for particular applications, and this is reflected in the structure of the industry groups and industries. A broad distinction exists between - general-purpose machineryis designed to be used in a variety of industrial applications, such as pumping or machining, and
- special-purpose machinery, that is designed to be used in a particular industry, such as agriculture or printing.
The first three industry groups consist of establishments that produce special-purpose machinery. Establishments that produce general-purpose machinery are classified in the remaining industry groups. Establishments primarily engaged in rebuilding machinery are included in the same industry as establishments manufacturing the particular type of new machinery. Unless otherwise specified, establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing parts, designed for use solely or principally with a particular machine, are classified in the same industry as establishments manufacturing that type of machinery.
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No exclusions are specified in the 1997 NAICS Canada manual.
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Position in NAICS Hierarchy |
Canada's Machinery Manufacturing (NAICS 333) subsector is comprised of the following industry groups :
It is part of the Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) sector. |