1997 NAICS Definitions
326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

Industries in the Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing subsector make goods by processing plastics materials and raw rubber. The core technology employed by establishments in this subsector is that of plastics or rubber product production. Plastics and rubber are combined in the same subsector because plastics are increasingly being used as a substitute for rubber; however the subsector is generally restricted to the production of products made of just one material, either solely plastics or rubber.

Many manufacturing activities use plastics or rubber, for example the manufacture of footwear, or furniture. Typically, the production process of these products involves more than one material. In these cases, technologies that allow disparate materials to be formed and combined are of central importance in describing the manufacturing activity. In NAICS, such activities (the footwear and furniture manufacturing) are not classified in the Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing subsector because the core technologies for these activities are diverse and involve multiple materials.

Within the Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing subsector, a distinction is made between plastics and rubber products at the industry group level, although it is not a rigid distinction, as can be seen from the definition of Industry 32622, Rubber and Plastics Hose and Belting Manufacturing. As materials technology progresses, plastics are increasingly being used as a substitute for rubber; and eventually, the distinction may disappear as a basis for establishment classification.

In keeping with the core technology focus of plastics, lamination of plastics film to plastics film as well as the production of bags from plastics only is classified in this subsector. Lamination and bag production involving plastics and materials other than plastics are classified in the NAICS Subsector 322, Paper Manufacturing.

3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in processing new or spent (i.e., recycled) plastics resins into intermediate or final products, using such processes as compression molding; extrusion molding; injection molding; blow molding; and casting. Within most of these industries, the production process is such that a wide variety of products can be made.

32611 Unsupported Plastics Film, Sheet, and Bag Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) converting plastics resins into unsupported plastics film and sheet and/or (2) forming, coating or laminating plastics film and sheet into plastics bags.

326111 Unsupported Plastics Bag Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) converting plastics resins into plastics bags or (2) forming, coating or laminating plastics film and sheet into single wall or multiwall plastics bags. Establishments in this industry may print on the bags they manufacture.

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NAICSSICCorresponding Index Entries
3261112673Bags, plastics film, single wall or multiwall, manufacturing
3261112673Food storage bags, plastics film, single wall or multiwall, manufacturing
3261112673Frozen food bags, plastics film, single wall or multiwall, manufacturing
3261112673Grocery bags, plastics film, single wall or multiwall, manufacturing
3261112673Merchandise bags, plastics film, single wall or multiwall, manufacturing
3261112673Trash bags, plastics film, single wall or multiwall, manufacturing

326112 Unsupported Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting plastics resins into plastics packaging (flexible) film and packaging sheet.

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3261122671Film, plastics, packaging, manufacturing
3261122671Packaging film, plastics, single-web or multiweb, manufacturing

326113 Unsupported Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting plastics resins into plastics film and unlaminated sheet (except packaging).

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3261133081Acrylic film and unlaminated sheet (except packaging) manufacturing
3261133081Cellulosic plastics film and unlaminated sheet (except packaging) manufacturing
3261133081Film, plastics (except packaging), manufacturing
3261133081Photographic, micrographic, and X-ray plastics, sheet, and film (except sensitized), manufacturi
3261133081Plastics film and unlaminated sheet (except packaging) manufacturing
3261133081Polyester film and unlaminated sheet (except packaging) manufacturing
3261133081Polyethylene film and unlaminated sheet (except packaging) manufacturing
3261133081Polypropylene film and unlaminated sheet (except packaging) manufacturing
3261133081Polyvinyl film and unlaminated sheet (except packaging) manufacturing
3261133081Sheet, plastics, unlaminated (except packaging), manufacturing
3261133081Vinyl and vinyl copolymer film and unlaminated sheet (except packaging) manufacturing

32612 Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unsupported Profile Shape Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plastics pipes and pipe fittings, and plastics profile shapes such as rod, tube, and sausage casings.

326121 Unsupported Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting plastics resins into nonrigid plastics profile shapes (except film, sheet and bags), such as rod, tube, and sausage casings.

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3261213089Casings, sausage, nonrigid plastics, manufacturing
3261213082Profile shapes (e.g., rod, tube), nonrigid plastics, manufacturing
3261213082Rod, nonrigid plastics, manufacturing
3261213089Sausage casings, plastics, manufacturing
3261213082Tube, nonrigid plastics, manufacturing

326122 Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting plastics resins into rigid plastics pipes and pipe fittings.

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3261223089Fittings and unions, rigid plastics pipe, manufacturing
3261223089Fittings, rigid plastics pipe, manufacturing
3261223089Pipe fittings, rigid plastics, manufacturing
3261223084Pipe, rigid plastics, manufacturing
3261223084PVC pipe manufacturing

32613 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet, and Shape Manufacturing

326130 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet, and Shape Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in laminating plastics profile shapes such as plate, sheet (except packaging), and rod. The lamination process generally involves bonding or impregnating profiles with plastics resins and compressing them under heat.

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3261303083Laminated plastics plate, rod, and sheet, manufacturing
3261303083Plate, laminated plastics, manufacturing
3261303083Profile shapes (e.g., plate, rod, sheet), laminated plastics, manufacturing
3261303083Rod, laminated plastics, manufacturing
3261303083Sheet, laminated plastics (except flexible packaging), manufacturing

32614 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing

326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing polystyrene foam products.

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3261403086Coolers or ice chests, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
3261403086Cups, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
3261403086Dinnerware, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
3261403086Foam polystyrene products manufacturing
3261403086Food containers, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
3261403086Ice buckets, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
3261403086Ice chests or coolers, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
3261403086Insulation and cushioning, polystyrene foam plastics, manufacturing
3261403086Jugs, vacuum, polystyrene foam plastics, manufacturing
3261403086Plates, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
3261403086Polystyrene foam packaging manufacturing
3261403086Sheet (i.e., board), polystyrene foam insulation, manufacturing
3261403086Shipping pads and shaped cushioning, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
3261403086Thermal insulation, polystyrene foam, manufacturing

32615 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing

326150 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plastics foam products (except polystyrene).

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3261503086Cushions, carpet and rug, urethane and other foam plastics (except polystrene), manufacturing
3261503086Foam plastics products (except polystrene) manufacturing
3261503086Ice buckets, urethane or other plastics foam (except polystyrene), manufacturing
3261503086Ice chests or coolers, urethane or other plastics foam (except polystyrene) manufacturing
3261503086Insulation and cushioning, foam plastics (except polystrene), manufacturing
3261503086Jugs, vacuum, foam plastics (except polystyrene), manufacturing
3261503086Packaging, foam plastics (except polystyrene), manufacturing
3261503086Polyurethane foam products manufacturing
3261503086Seat cushions, foam plastics (except polystyrene), manufacturing
3261503086Shipping pads and shaped cushioning, foam plastics (except polystyrene), manufacturing
3261503086Urethane foam products manufacturing

32616 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing

326160 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plastics bottles.

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3261603085Bottles, plastics, manufacturing

32619 Other Plastics Product Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing resilient floor covering and other plastics products (except film, sheet, bags, profile shapes, pipes, pipe fittings, laminates, foam products, and bottles).

326191 Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plastics or fiberglass plumbing fixtures. Examples of products made by these establishments are plastics or fiberglass bathtubs, hot tubs, portable toilets, and shower stalls.

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3261913088Bathtubs, plastics, manufacturing
3261913088Chemical toilets, plastics, manufacturing
3261913088Cultured marble plumbing fixtures manufacturing
3261913088Drinking fountains (except mechanically refrigerated), plastics, manufacturing
3261913088Hot tubs, plastics or fiberglass, manufacturing
3261913088Laundry tubs, plastics, manufacturing
3261913088Plumbing fixtures (e.g., shower stalls, toilets, urinals), plastics or fiberglass, manufacturing
3261913088Portable toilets, plastics, manufacturing
3261913088Shower stalls, plastics or fiberglass, manufacturing
3261913088Sinks, plastics, manufacturing
3261913088Toilet fixtures, plastics, manufacturing
3261913088Urinals, plastics, manufacturing

326192 Resilient Floor Covering Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing resilient floor coverings for permanent installation.

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3261923996Floor coverings, linoleum, manufacturing
3261923M Floor coverings, resilient, manufacturing
3261923069Floor coverings, rubber, manufacturing
3261923996Floor coverings, vinyl, manufacturing
3261923996Linoleum floor coverings manufacturing
3261923M Resilient floor coverings (e.g., sheet, tile) manufacturing
3261923069Rubber floor coverings manufacturing
3261923M Tiles, floor (i.e., linoleum, rubber, vinyl), manufacturing
3261923996Vinyl floor coverings manufacturing

326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plastics products (except film, sheet, bags, profile shapes, pipes, pipe fittings, laminates, foam products, bottles, plumbing fixtures, and resilient floor coverings).

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3261993089Awnings, rigid plastics or fiberglass, manufacturing
3261993089Badges, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Balloons, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Bathroom and toilet accessories, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Boats, inflatable plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Bolts, nuts, and rivets, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Bottle caps and lids, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Bowls and bowl covers, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Bubble packaging materials, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Bushings, plastics, manufacturing
3261993999Cigar and cigarette holders, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Clothes hangers, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Clothespins, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Combs, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Coolers or ice chests, plastics (except foam), manufacturing
3261993089Countertops, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Credit and identification card stock, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Cultured marble products (except plumbing fixtures) manufacturing
3261993089Cultured stone products (except plumbing fixtures) manufacturing
3261993089Cups, plastics (except foam), manufacturing
3261993089Dinnerware, plastics (except polystyrene foam), manufacturing
3261993089Doormats, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Drums, plastics (i.e., containers), manufacturing
3261993089Footwear parts (e.g., heels, soles), plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Fruits and vegetables, artificial, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Gloves, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Gutters and down spouts, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Hampers, laundry, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Handles (e.g., brush, tool, umbrella), plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Hardware, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Ice buckets, plastics (except foam), manufacturing
3261993089Ice chests or coolers, plastics (except plastics foam) manufacturing
3261993089Jars, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Kitchen utensils, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Ladders, fiberglass, manufacturing
3261993089Lamp shades, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Lens blanks, plastics ophthalmic or optical, manufacturing
3261993089Life rafts, inflatable plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Mattresses, air, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Microwaveware, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Motor vehicle moldings and extrusions, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Netting, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Nozzles, aerosol spray, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Organizers for closets, drawers, and shelves, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Packaging, plastics (e.g., blister, bubble), manufacturing
3261993089Pails, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Paint sticks, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Picnic jugs, plastics (except foam), manufacturing
3261993089Radio housings, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Reels, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Reflectors, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Rulers, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Screening, window, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Septic tanks, plastics or fiberglass, manufacturing
3261993089Shoe parts (e.g., heels, soles), plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Shutters, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Siding, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Sponges, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Swimming pool covers and liners, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Tanks, storage, plastics or fiberglass, manufacturing
3261993089Television housings, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Tires, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Trash containers, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Tumblers, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Utility containers (e.g., baskets, bins, boxes, buckets, dishpans, pails), plastics (except foam
3261993089Watch crystals, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Watering cans, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Windows and window frames, plastics, manufacturing
3261993089Windshields, plastics, manufacturing

3262 Rubber Product Manufacturing

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in processing natural, and synthetic or reclaimed rubber materials into intermediate or final products using processes such as vulcanizing, cementing, molding, extruding, and lathe-cutting.

32621 Tire Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing tires and inner tubes from natural and synthetic rubber and retreading or rebuilding tires.

326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing tires and inner tubes from natural and synthetic rubber.

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NAICSSICCorresponding Index Entries
3262113011Aircraft tire manufacturing
3262113011Camelback (i.e., retreading material) manufacturing
3262113011Inner tubes manufacturing
3262113011Motor vehicle tires manufacturing
3262113011Retreading materials, tire, manufacturing
3262113011Tire repair materials manufacturing
3262113011Tires (e.g., pneumatic, semi-pneumatic, solid rubber) manufacturing
3262113011Tread rubber (i.e., camelback) manufacturing

326212 Tire Retreading

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retreading, or rebuilding tires.

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3262127534Rebuilding tires
3262127534Recapping tires
3262127534Retreading tires
3262127534Tire retreading, recapping or rebuilding

32622 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing

326220 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rubber hose and/or plastics (reinforced) hose and belting from natural and synthetic rubber and/or plastics resins. Establishments manufacturing garden hoses from purchased hose are included in this industry.

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NAICSSICCorresponding Index Entries
3262203052Belting, rubber (e.g., conveyor, elevator, transmission), manufacturing
3262203052Conveyor belts, rubber, manufacturing
3262203052Fan belts, rubber or plastics, manufacturing
3262203052Garden hose, rubber or plastics, manufacturing
3262203052Hoses, reinforced, made from purchased rubber or plastics manufacturing
3262203052Hoses, rubberized fabric, manufacturing
3262203052Hydraulic hoses (without fitting), rubber or plastics, manufacturing
3262203052Motor vehicle belts, rubber or plastics, manufacturing
3262203052Motor vehicle hoses, rubber or plastics, manufacturing
3262203052Plastics and rubber belts and hoses (without fittings) manufacturing
3262203052Pneumatic hose (without fittings), rubber or plastics, manufacturing
3262203052Radiator and heater hoses, rubber or plastics, manufacturing
3262203052Rubber and plastics belts and hoses (without fittings) manufacturing
3262203052Timing belt, rubber or plastics, manufacturing
3262203052Transmission belts, rubber, manufacturing
3262203052V-belts, rubber or plastics, manufacturing
3262203052Vacuum cleaner belts, rubber or plastics, manufacturing
3262203052Water hoses, rubber or plastics, manufacturing

32629 Other Rubber Product Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rubber products (except tires, hoses, and belting) from natural and synthetic rubber.

326291 Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in molding, extruding or lathe- cutting rubber to manufacture rubber goods (except tubing) for mechanical applications. Products of this industry are generally parts for motor vehicles, machinery, and equipment.

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3262913061Extruded, molded or lathe-cut rubber goods manufacturing
3262913061Mechanical rubber goods (i.e., extruded, lathe-cut, molded) manufacturing
3262913061Rubber goods, mechanical (i.e., extruded, lathe-cut, molded), manufacturing

326299 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rubber products (except tires; hoses and belting; and molded, extruded, and lathe-cut rubber goods for mechanical applications) from natural and synthetic rubber.

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3262993069Balloons, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Bath mats, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Birth control devices (i.e., diaphragms, prophylactics) manufacturing
3262993069Brushes, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Combs, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Condom manufacturing
3262993069Curlers, hair, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Diaphragms (i.e., birth control device), rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Dinghies, inflatable rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Doormats, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Erasers, rubber or rubber and abrasive combined, manufacturing
3262993069Floor mats (e.g., bath, door), rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Footwear parts (e.g., heels, soles, soling strips), rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Fuel bladders, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Grips and handles, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Grommets, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Hair care products (e.g., combs, curlers), rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Hairpins, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Hot water bottles, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Latex foam rubber manufacturing
3262993069Life rafts, inflatable rubberized fabric, manufacturing
3262993069Mattress protectors, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Mattresses, air, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Nipples and teething rings, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Pacifiers, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Pipe bits and stems, tobacco, hard rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Prophylactics manufacturing
3262993069Rafts, rubber inflatable, manufacturing
3262993069Reclaiming rubber from waste or scrap
3262993069Rods, hard rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Rolls and roll coverings, rubber (e.g., industrial, papermill, painters', steelmill) manufacturi
3262993069Roofing (i.e., single ply rubber membrane) manufacturing
3262993069Rubber bands manufacturing
3262993069Sheeting, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Shoe and boot parts (e.g., heels, soles, soling strips), rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Spatulas, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Sponges, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Stair treads, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Stoppers, rubber, manufacturing
3262993069Thread, rubber (except fabric covered), manufacturing
3262993069Tubing, rubber (except extruded, molded, lathe-cut), manufacturing