Definition
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 336)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 336) 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.

Definition of the Subsector

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing equipment for transporting people and goods. The industry groups are based on the various modes of transport - road, rail, air and water. Three industry groups are based on road transportation equipment - for complete vehicles, for body and trailer manufacture and for parts.

Establishments primarily engaged in rebuilding equipment and parts are included in the same industry as establishments manufacturing new products.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• manufacturing equipment designed for moving materials and goods on industrial sites, construction sites, in logging camps and other off-highway locations (333, Machinery Manufacturing)