Machinery Manufacturing Industry Sector

Industries in the Machinery Manufacturing subsector create end products that apply mechanical force, for example, the application of gears and levers, to perform work. Some important processes for the manufacture of machinery are forging, stamping, bending, forming, and machining that are used to shape individual pieces of metal. Processes, such as welding and assembling are used to join separate parts together. Although these processes are similar to those used in metal fabricating establishments, machinery manufacturing is different because it typically employs multiple metal forming processes in manufacturing the various parts of the machine. Moreover, complex assembly operations are an inherent part of the production process. In general, design considerations are very important in machinery production. Establishments specialize in making machinery designed for particular applications. Thus, design is considered to be part of the production process for the purpose of implementing NAICS. The NAICS structure reflects this by defining industries and industry groups that make machinery for different applications. A broad distinction exists between machinery that is generally used in a variety of industrial applications (i.e., general purpose machinery) and machinery that is designed to be used in a particular industry (i.e., special purpose machinery). Three industry groups consist of special purpose machinery--Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing; Industrial Machinery Manufacturing; and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. The other industry groups make general purpose machinery: Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing; Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing; Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing; and Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing.
Source: US Census Bureau


Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
Agricultural Implement Manufacturing
Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing
Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing
Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Food Product Machinery Manufacturing
Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing
Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing
All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing
Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing
Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
Industrial Mold Manufacturing
Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing
Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing
Machine Tool Manufacturing
Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing
Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Pump and Compressor Manufacturing
Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing
Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing
Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing
Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing
Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing
Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing
Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
All Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing
Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
Packaging Machinery Manufacturing
Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing
Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing
Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing
All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing