Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, & Coloring
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 332813 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in electroplating, plating, anodizing, coloring, buffing, polishing, cleaning, and sandblasting metals and metal products for the trade. Included in this industry are establishments that perform these processes on other materials, such as plastics, in addition to metals.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Code 332813 covers establishments that perform electroplating, plating, anodizing, coloring, buffing, polishing, cleaning, and sandblasting of metals and metal products, including these processes applied to other materials such as plastics. The boundary with Code 332812 lies in the surfacing method: establishments using electrochemical plating processes belong in 332813, while those using enameling, lacquering, varnishing, hot dip galvanizing, engraving, powder coating, or other surfacing methods are classified in 332812.