Variant of NAICS 1997 - Labour Force Survey (LFS) Industries

This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the physical or chemical 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.

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.

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):
Establishments primarily engaged in:
- 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 Manufacturing

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

Example Activities:
- Chairs, household, upholstered, manufacturing
- Chesterfields, manufacturing
- Convertible sofas, manufacturing
- Cushions, spring, manufacturing
- Furniture, household, upholstered, manufacturing
- Reclining chairs, household, upholstered, manufacturing
- Sofas (including sofa beds), manufacturing
- Spring cushions, manufacturing

337123 - Other Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

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.

Exclusion(s):
Establishments primarily engaged in:
- 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)
Example Activities:
- Bedroom furniture, wood, manufacturing
- Bookcases, wood, household, manufacturing
- Cabinets, sewing machine, wood, manufacturing
- Cabinets, wood household (e.g., radio, television, stereo, sewing machine), manufacturing
- Cedar chests, manufacturing
- Chairs, wood household (except upholstered), manufacturing
- Chests, cedar, manufacturing
- Coffee tables, wood, manufacturing
- Cribs, wood, manufacturing
- Dining room furniture, wood, manufacturing
- Furniture, wood household, made to individual order
- Furniture, wood household, porch, lawn, garden and beach, manufacturing
- Furniture, wood household, unassembled or knock-down, manufacturing
- Furniture, wood household, unfinished, manufacturing
- Garden furniture, wood, manufacturing
- Headboards, wood, manufacturing
- Kitchen cabinets, free standing, wood, manufacturing
- Kitchen furniture, wood, manufacturing
- Living room furniture, wood, manufacturing
- Vanity dressers, manufacturing

337126 - Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) Manufacturing

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

Example Activities:
- Baby seats for automobiles, manufacturing
- Beds, household, metal, manufacturing
- Brass furniture, manufacturing
- Cabinets, kitchen, free standing, metal or plastic, manufacturing
- Cane chairs, manufacturing
- Card table and chair sets, metal, manufacturing
- Furniture, household, glass, manufacturing
- Furniture, household, metal, manufacturing
- Furniture, household, plastics (including fibreglass), manufacturing
- Furniture, household, rattan, reed, malacca, fibre, willow and wicker, manufacturing
- Household furniture (except wooden and upholstered), manufacturing
- Kitchen cabinets (free standing), metal, manufacturing
- Rattan furniture, manufacturing
- Stools, household (except wood), manufacturing
- Wicker furniture, manufacturing
- Wrought iron furniture, manufacturing

337127 - Institutional Furniture Manufacturing

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.

Exclusion(s):
Establishments primarily engaged in:
- manufacturing laboratory and hospital furniture (See 339110 Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing)
Example Activities:
- Altars (except stone and concrete), manufacturing
- Assembly hall furniture, manufacturing
- Benches, public buildings, manufacturing
- Cafeteria furniture, manufacturing
- Chairs, hydraulic, barber and beauty shop, manufacturing
- Chairs, portable folding, manufacturing
- Church furniture, manufacturing
- Draughting tables (without attachments), manufacturing
- Factory furniture (e.g., stools, work benches, tool stands, cabinets), manufacturing
- Furniture, institutional, church, public building, manufacturing
- Hotel furniture, manufacturing
- Institutional furniture, manufacturing
- Motel furniture, manufacturing
- Public building furniture, manufacturing
- Restaurant furniture, manufacturing
- School furniture, manufacturing
- Store furniture, manufacturing
- Theatre furniture, manufacturing

Date modified:: 2017-01-19

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