Definition
Forging and Stamping
(NAICS 3321)
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Canada maintains this standard classification which has superseded the 1980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
Forging and Stamping industry group.
It defines the activities specifically excluded, as well as its position in the
NAICS hierarchy.
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Definition of the Industry Group |
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in shaping hot metal by forging to produce a part near its final size and shape; or pressing and cutting sheet metal stock to form stampings. These establishments generally operate on a job or order basis, manufacturing metal stampings or forgings for sale to others or for inter-plant transfer. These establishments may surface-finish the forgings and stampings produced, by such activities as deburring and grinding, but they do not further process them.
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Establishments primarily engaged in the following activities are excluded: - making forgings or stampings, and then further processing them, for example by machining (classified according to the particular product or process).
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Position in NAICS Hierarchy |
Canada's Forging and Stamping (NAICS 3321) industry group is comprised of the following industries :
It is part of the Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (NAICS 332) subsector. |