North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2002
31-33 - Manufacturing
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.
322 - Paper Manufacturing
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pulp, paper and paper products. The manufacture of pulp involves separating the cellulose fibres from other impurities in wood, used paper or other fibre sources. The manufacture of paper involves matting these fibres into a sheet. Converted paper products are produced from paper and other materials by various cutting and shaping techniques.
3222 - Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paper products from purchased paper and paperboard.
Exclusion(s):
Establishments primarily engaged in:
- manufacturing paper or paperboard, and converting it into paper or paperboard products (See 3221 Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Mills)
32229 - Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in manufacturing paper products from purchased paper and paperboard.
Exclusion(s):
Establishments primarily engaged in:
- manufacturing paper and converting it into paper products (See 32212 Paper Mills)
- manufacturing paperboard and converting it into paperboard products (See 32213 Paperboard Mills)
322291 - Sanitary Paper Product ManufacturingUS
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing converted paper products from purchased sanitary paper stock. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing disposable sanitary products, such as tampons, from textile materials are included.
Exclusion(s):
Establishments primarily engaged in:
- manufacturing sanitary paper and converting it into paper products (See 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills)
Example Activities:
- Diapers, disposable, made from purchased paper or textile wadding
- Facial tissues, made from purchased paper
- Napkins, sanitary, made from purchased paper stock
- Napkins, sanitary, textile wadding, manufacturing
- Paper napkins (i.e., table), made from purchased paper
- Sanitary napkins and tampons, made from purchased paper
- Sanitary napkins and tampons, textile wadding, manufacturing
- Sanitary products, made from purchased sanitary paper stock
- Serviettes, paper, made from purchased paper
- Tablecloths, paper, made from purchased paper
- Tampons, sanitary, made from purchased paper
- Toilet paper, made from purchased paper
- Towels, paper, made from purchased paper
322299 - All Other Converted Paper Product ManufacturingUS
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in manufacturing converted paper products, from purchased paper. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing moulded pulp products, such as egg cartons, are included.
Exclusion(s):
Establishments primarily engaged in:
- manufacturing paper, except newsprint, and converting it into paper products (See 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills)
- manufacturing paperboard and converting it into paper products (See 322130 Paperboard Mills)
Example Activities:
- Cards, die-cut (except office supplies), made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Cartons, egg, moulded pulp, manufacturing
- Cigarette paper, made from purchased paper
- Confetti, made from purchased paper
- Crepe paper, made from purchased paper
- Cups, moulded pulp, manufacturing
- Die-cut paper products (except office supplies), made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Dishes, made from moulded pulp
- Doilies, paper, made from purchased paper
- Egg cartons, moulded pulp, manufacturing
- Filters, paper, made from purchased paper
- Florists' pots, moulded pulp, manufacturing
- Food containers, made from moulded pulp
- Food trays, moulded pulp, manufacturing
- Hats, made from purchased paper
- Insulating batts, fills or blankets, made from purchased paper
- Moulded pulp products (e.g., egg cartons, food containers, food trays), manufacturing
- Novelties, paper, manufacturing
- Paper novelties, manufacturing
- Paper products (except office supplies), die-cut, from purchased paper or paperboard
- Paperboard backs for blister or skin packages, made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Photograph folders, mats and mounts, manufacturing
- Plates, moulded pulp, manufacturing
- Pulp products, moulded, manufacturing
- Trays, moulded pulp, manufacturing
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