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

33281 - Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating and Allied Activities

This industry 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.