Definition
Machinery Manufacturing (NAICS 333)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Machinery Manufacturing (NAICS 333) subsector. 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.

Change NAICS Level…31-33 > Manufacturing3331 > Agricultural, Construction and Mining Machinery Manufacturing3332 > Industrial Machinery Manufacturing3333 > Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing3334 > Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing3335 > Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing3336 > Engine, Turbine and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing3339 > Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
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Definition of the Subsector

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing industrial and commercial machinery. These establishments assemble parts into components, subassemblies and complete machines. They may make the parts themselves, using general metal-working processes, or purchase them.

Establishments tend to specialize in producing machinery designed for particular applications, and this is reflected in the structure of the industry groups and industries. A broad distinction exists between general-purpose machinery, that is designed to be used in a variety of industrial applications, such as pumping or machining, and special-purpose machinery, that is designed to be used in a particular industry, such as agriculture or printing. The first three industry groups consist of establishments that produce special-purpose machinery. Establishments that produce general-purpose machinery are classified in the remaining industry groups.

Establishments primarily engaged in rebuilding machinery are included in the same industry as establishments manufacturing the particular type of new machinery. Unless otherwise specified, establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing parts, designed for use solely or principally with a particular machine, are classified in the same industry as establishments manufacturing that type of machinery.

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.