Summary

The Manufacturing sector comprises establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products. Establishments in the Manufacturing sector are often described as plants, factories, or mills and characteristically use power-driven machines and materials-handling equipment. This sector also includes hand and home based establishments like bakeries, candy stores etc.

Sub-sectors

  • Food Manufacturing
  • Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
  • Textile Mills
  • Textile Product Mills
  • Apparel Manufacturing
  • Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
  • Wood Product Manufacturing
  • Paper Manufacturing
  • Printing and Related Support Activities
  • Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
  • Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
  • Primary Metal Manufacturing
  • Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
  • Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
  • Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
  • Miscellaneous Manufacturing