Definition
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
(NAICS 336)
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Canada maintains this standard classification which has superseded the 1980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
Transportation Equipment 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 equipment for transporting people and goods. The industry groups are based on the various modes of transport - road, rail, air and water. Three industry groups are based on road transportation equipment - for complete vehicles, for body and trailer manufacture and for parts. Establishments primarily engaged in rebuilding equipment and parts are included in the same industry as establishments manufacturing new products
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Establishments primarily engaged in the following activities are excluded: - manufacturing equipment designed for moving materials and goods on industrial sites, construction sites, in logging camps and other off-highway locations (NAICS 333, Machinery Manufacturing).
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Position in NAICS Hierarchy |
Canada's Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 336) subsector is comprised of the following industry groups :
It is part of the Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) sector.
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