Definition
Foundries (NAICS 3315)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Foundries (NAICS 3315) 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 pouring molten metal into moulds or dies to form castings.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• forging and stamping metal (3321, Forging and Stamping)