Definition
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating and Allied Activities
(NAICS 3328)
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Canada maintains this standard classification which has superseded the 1980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
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating and Allied Activities 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 coating, engraving, heat treating and similarly processing metal. These activities often involve heating the metal, and the purpose is often to harden it. In general, the hardening of metal is included. Other activities of this industry include tempering, brazing, plating (including electroplating and re-chroming), polishing, sand-blasting and colouring metal and metal products. Establishments primarily engaged in plating with precious metal for the trade are included.
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Establishments primarily engaged in the following activities are excluded: - turning metal (NAICS 33271, Machine Shops); and
- etching and engraving jewellery and articles of precious metals (NAICS 33991, Jewellery and Silverware Manufacturing).
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Position in NAICS Hierarchy |
Canada's Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating and Allied Activities (NAICS 3328) industry group is comprised of the following industries :
It is part of the Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (NAICS 332) subsector. |