North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2012

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31-33 - Manufacturing

This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the chemical, mechanical or physical transformation of materials or substances into new products. These products may be finished, in the sense that they are ready to be used or consumed, or semi-finished, in the sense of becoming a raw material for an establishment to use in further manufacturing. Related activities, such as the assembly of the component parts of manufactured goods; the blending of materials; and the finishing of manufactured products by dyeing, heat-treating, plating and similar operations are also treated as manufacturing activities. Manufacturing establishments are known by a variety of trade designations, such as plants, factories or mills.

Manufacturing establishments may own the materials which they transform or they may transform materials owned by other establishments. Manufacturing may take place in factories or in workers' homes, using either machinery or hand tools.

Factoryless goods producers (FGPs) that completely outsource the transformation process but own the input materials are classified to the manufacturing sector. FGPs that completely outsource the transformation process but do not own the materials are classified to merchant wholesalers in Sector 41 Wholesale trade. These units are in fact buying the completed goods from the producer with the intention to resell it. These units may design the goods being manufactured, and may have some say in the manufacturing process.

Certain activities involving the transformation of goods are classified in other sectors. Some examples are post-harvest activities of agricultural establishments, such as crop drying; logging; the beneficiating of mineral ores; the production of structures by construction establishments; and various activities conducted by retailers, such as meat cutting and the assembly of products such as bicycles and computers.

Sales branches or offices (but not retail stores) maintained by manufacturing, refining, or mining enterprises apart from their plants or mines for the purpose of marketing their products are included in Sector 41 Wholesale trade as merchant wholesalers.

337 - Furniture and related product manufacturing

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing furniture and related products. The processes used in the manufacture of furniture are standard methods of forming materials and assembling components, including cutting, moulding and laminating. The design of the article, for both aesthetic and functional qualities, is an important aspect of the production process. Design services may be performed by the furniture establishment's own work force or may be purchased from industrial designers. Furniture is classified based on the application for which it is designed. For example, an upholstered sofa is treated as household furniture, although it may also be used in hotels or offices.

Furniture is also classified according to the component material from which it is made. Furniture made from more than one material is classified based on the material used in the frame, or if there is no frame, the predominant component material. Upholstered household furniture is classified as such, without regard to the frame material.

Furniture may be produced on a stock or custom basis and may be shipped assembled or unassembled (knockdown). Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing furniture frames and parts are included.

  • Exclusion(s)

    • manufacturing furniture hardware (See 332 Fabricated metal product manufacturing)
    • manufacturing seating for transportation equipment (See 336 Transportation equipment manufacturing)
    • manufacturing laboratory and hospital furniture (See 339 Miscellaneous manufacturing)
    • repairing, refinishing and reupholstering furniture (See 811 Repair and maintenance)

3371 - Household and institutional furniture and kitchen cabinet manufacturing

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing furniture designed for use in households; institutions such as schools, churches, restaurants and other public buildings; and wood kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and counters.

33712 - Household and institutional furniture manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing furniture designed for use in households, and institutions such as schools, churches, restaurants and other public buildings.

337121 - Upholstered household furniture manufacturingUS

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing upholstered household furniture.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • chairs (e.g., rocking, occasional, reclining, lounge), household, upholstered, manufacturing
    • chesterfields, manufacturing
    • sofas (including sofa beds), manufacturing
    • spring cushions, manufacturing

    All examples

337123 - Other wood household furniture manufacturingCAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing wood furniture designed for household use, except upholstered. Such furniture may be used in buildings other than private dwellings, for example in hotel rooms.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • bedroom furniture, wood, manufacturing
    • bookcases, wood, household, manufacturing
    • cabinet making, made to individual order
    • cedar chests, manufacturing
    • chairs, wood household (except upholstered), manufacturing
    • dining and living room furniture, wood, manufacturing
    • furniture, wood household, made to individual order

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • manufacturing wood kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities designed for permanent installation (See 337110 Wood kitchen cabinet and counter top manufacturing)
    • manufacturing upholstered household furniture (See 337121 Upholstered household furniture manufacturing)
337126 - Household furniture (except wood and upholstered) manufacturingCAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing household furniture, except wood or upholstered.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • baby seats for automobiles, manufacturing
    • brass furniture, manufacturing
    • cabinets (free standing), metal, manufacturing
    • card table and chair sets, metal, manufacturing
    • stools, household (except wood), manufacturing
    • wrought iron furniture, manufacturing

    All examples

337127 - Institutional furniture manufacturingUS

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing furniture designed for use in institutions such as schools, churches, restaurants and other public buildings. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing factory furniture, such as work benches and tool stands, are included.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • altars (except stone and concrete), manufacturing
    • chairs, portable folding, manufacturing
    • draughting or drawing tables and boards, artists (without attachments), manufacturing
    • factory furniture (e.g., stools, work benches, tool stands, cabinets), manufacturing
    • hotel or motel furniture, manufacturing
    • laboratory furniture (e.g., cabinets, benches, tables, stools), manufacturing
    • public building furniture, manufacturing

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • manufacturing specialized furniture for hospitals or dental offices (See 339110 Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing)
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