Definition
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
(NAICS 3335)
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Canada maintains this standard classification which has superseded the 1980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
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing 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 manufacturing metal cutting and forming machine tools (except hand tools), and related products. The machine tools included in this industry are those not supported in the hands of an operator when in use. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing industrial moulds; tools, dies, jigs and fixtures; machine tool accessories and attachments; and rolls are included.
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Establishments primarily engaged in the following activities are excluded: - manufacturing cutting dies (except metal cutting), hand tools (except power-driven), precision measuring devices, and saw blades and handsaws (NAICS 33221, Cutlery and Hand Tool Manufacturing);
- manufacturing machinery for cutting and forming wood (NAICS 33321, Sawmill and Woodworking Machinery Manufacturing); and
- manufacturing power-driven hand tools, welding and soldering equipment, and industrial robots (NAICS 33399, All Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing).
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Position in NAICS Hierarchy |
Canada's Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (NAICS 3335) industry group is comprised of the following industries :
It is part of the Machinery Manufacturing (NAICS 333) subsector. |