Definition
Plastic Product Manufacturing (NAICS 3261)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Plastic Product Manufacturing (NAICS 3261) industry group. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Industry Group

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing intermediate or final products from plastics resins, using such processes as compression moulding, extrusion moulding, injection moulding, blow moulding and casting. The production process in most of these industries is such that a wide variety of products can be produced. The plastics resins used by these establishments may be new or recycled.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• manufacturing laminated film, sheet and bags of plastic combined with other materials (3222, Converted Paper Product Manufacturing)
• manufacturing plastic hose and belting (3262, Rubber Product Manufacturing)