Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 33242 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cutting, forming, and joining heavy gauge metal to manufacture tanks, vessels, and other containers.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 332420, the only detailed industry in this group.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing covers establishments that cut, form, and join heavy gauge metal to manufacture tanks and vessels. The distinction from Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing lies in the product itself; boilers and heat exchangers serve specialized thermal functions, whereas this code covers general-purpose storage and transport containers. Manufacturers of light gauge metal containers such as cans and boxes are classified separately, as the heavy gauge metal work in this code involves thicker, more robust material and different fabrication techniques suited to larger vessels.
Written for NAICS 332420, the only detailed industry in this group.