Variant of NAICS 2007: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector, based on the 2006 OECD definition of the ICT Sector

Except ICT

33281  Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating and Allied Activities

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in coating, engraving, heat treating and similarly processing metal. These activities often involve heating the metal, and the purpose is often to harden it. In general, the hardening of metal is included. Other activities of this industry include tempering, brazing, plating (including electroplating and re-chroming), polishing, sand-blasting and colouring metal and metal products. Establishments that perform these processes on other materials, such as plastics, in addition to metals, as well as establishments primarily engaged in plating with precious metal for the trade are included.

Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:

• turning metal (33271, Machine Shops)

• etching and engraving jewellery and articles of precious metals (33991, Jewellery and Silverware Manufacturing)

• fabricating, coating and engraving products (classified in the Manufacturing sector according to the product made, )