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 Hoses 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 Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and
Sheet 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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in -
- Laminating plastics sheet (except for packaging) - classified in Industry 32613, Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastics blister and bubble packaging - classified in Industry 32619, Other Plastics Product Manufacturing; and
- Coating or laminating combinations of plastics, foils and paper (except plastics film to plastics film) into film, sheet or bags - classified in Industry 32222, Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing.
326111 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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing laminated or coated combinations of plastics, foils and paper (except plastics film to plastics film) materials into single wall bags - classified in U.S. Industry 322223, Coated Paper Bag and Pouch Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing laminated or coated combinations of plastics, foils and paper (except plastics film to plastics film) into multiwalled bags - classified in U.S. Industry 322224, Uncoated Paper and Multiwall Bag Manufacturing; and
- Printing on purchased packaging materials - classified in Industry Group 3231, Printing and Related Support Activities, based on the printing process used.
326112 Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated)
Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting plastics resins into
plastics packaging (flexible) film and packaging sheet.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Converting plastics resins into plastics film and unlaminated sheet (except packaging) - classified in U.S. Industry 326113, Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing;
- Laminating or coating packaging combinations of plastics, foils and paper (except plastics film to plastics film) film and sheet - classified in U.S. Industry 322221, Coated and Laminated Packaging Paper and Plastics Film Manufacturing;
- Laminating or coating combinations of plastics, foils, and paper (except plastics film to plastics film) nonpackaging film and sheet - classified in U.S. Industry 322222, Coated and Laminated Paper Manufacturing;
- Laminating plastics sheet (except for packaging) - classified in Industry 326130, Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing plastics bags - classified in U.S. Industry 326111, Plastics Bag Manufacturing.
326113 Unlaminated 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).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Converting plastics resins into plastics packaging film and unlaminated packaging sheet - classified in U.S. Industry 326112, Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing;
- Laminating plastics sheet (except for packaging) - classified in Industry 326130, Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing;
- Laminating or coating a combination of plastics, foils, and paper (except plastics film to plastics film) nonpackaging film and sheet - classified in U.S. Industry 322222, Coated and Laminated Paper Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing plastics bags - classified in U.S. Industry 326111, Plastics Bag Manufacturing.
32612 Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated 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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastics hose - classified in Industry 326220, Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing noncurrent carrying plastics conduit - classified in Industry 33593, Wiring Device Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastics plumbing fixtures - classified in Industry 32619, Other Plastics Product Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing plastics film, plastics unlaminated sheet, and plastics bags - classified in Industry 32611, Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing.
326121 Unlaminated 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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastics film, plastics unlaminated sheet, and plastics bags - classified in Industry 32611, Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing plastics hoses - classified in Industry 326220, Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting 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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastics hose - classified in Industry 326220, Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing noncurrent-carrying plastics conduit - classified in U.S. Industry 335932, Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing plastics plumbing fixtures - classified in U.S. Industry 326191, Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing.
32613 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging),
and Shape Manufacturing
See industry description for 326130 below.
326130 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging),
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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastics film, plastics unlaminated sheet, and plastics bags - classified in Industry 32611, Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing; and
- Coating or laminating nonplastics film, sheet, or bags with plastics - classified in Industry 32222, Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing.
32614 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
See industry description for 326140 below.
326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing polystyrene foam
products.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastics foam products (except polystyrene) - classified in Industry 326150, Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing.
32615 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene)
Manufacturing
See industry description for 326150 below.
326150 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene)
Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plastics foam products
(except polystyrene).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing polystyrene foam products - classified in Industry 326140, Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing.
32616 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
See industry description for 32616 below.
326160 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plastics bottles.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastics containers (except bottles) - classified in U.S. Industry 326199, All Other Plastics Product 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).
Illustrative Examples:
Inflatable plastics swimming pool rafts and similar flotation devices manufacturing;
Plastics hardware manufacturing; Plastics bowls and bowl covers manufacturing;
Plastics or fiberglass plumbing fixtures (e.g., toilets, shower stalls, urinals) manufacturing;
Plastics cups (except foam) manufacturing; Plastics siding manufacturing;
Plastics dinnerware (except foam) manufacturing; Plastics trash containers manufacturing;
Plastics gloves manufacturing; Resilient floor coverings (e.g., sheet, tiles) manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastics film, plastics unlaminated sheet, and plastics bags - classified in Industry 32611, Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastics pipes, pipe fittings and plastics profile shapes (except films, sheet, bags) - classified in Industry 32612, Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing;
- Laminating plastics profile shapes, such as plate, sheet and rod, - classified in Industry 326130, Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except packaging) and Shape Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing polystyrene foam products - classified in Industry 326140, Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing foam products (except polystyrene) - classified in Industry 32615, Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastics bottles - classified in Industry 326160, Plastics Bottle Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastics furniture parts - classified in Industry 33721, Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing;
- Assembling plastics components into plumbing fixture fittings, such as faucets, - classified in Industry 33291, Metal Valve Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing rubber floor mats and rubber treads - classified in Industry 32629, Other Rubber Product Manufacturing.
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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Assembling plastics components into plumbing fixture fittings, such as faucets, - classified in U.S. Industry 332913, Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing plastics pipe and pipe fittings - classified in U.S. Industry 326122, Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing.
326192 Resilient Floor Covering Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing resilient floor
coverings for permanent installation.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing rubber floor mats and rubber treads - classified in U.S. Industry 326299, All Other Rubber Product 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).
Illustrative Examples:
Plastics air mattresses manufacturing; Plastics gloves manufacturing; Plastics bowls and
bowl covers manufacturing; Plastics hardware manufacturing; Plastics clothes hangers
manufacturing; Plastics siding manufacturing; Plastics cups (except foam) manufacturing;
Plastics trash containers manufacturing; Plastics dinnerware (except foam) manufacturing;
Inflatable plastics swimming pool rafts and similar flotation devices manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastics film, plastics unlaminated sheet, and plastics bags - classified in Industry 32611, Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastics pipes, pipe fittings, and plastics profile shapes (except film, sheet, bags) - classified in Industry 32612, Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing;
- Laminating plastics profile shapes, such as plate, sheet, and rod, - classified in Industry 326130, Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shapes Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing polystyrene foam products - classified in Industry 326140, Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing foam (except polystyrene) products - classified in Industry 326150, Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastics bottles - classified in Industry 326160, Plastics Bottle Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing heavy-duty inflatable plastics boats - classified in Industry 336612, Boat Building;
- Manufacturing plastics furniture parts and components - classified in U.S. Industry 337215, Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastics plumbing fixtures - classified in U.S. Industry 326191, Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing resilient floor coverings - classified in U.S. Industry 326192, Resilient Floor Covering Manufacturing; and
- Assembling plastics components into plumbing fixtures fittings such as faucets - classified in U.S. Industry 332913, Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim 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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Repairing tires, such as plugging, - classified in Industry 81119, Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance; and
- Retailing tires - classified in the Industry 441320, Tire Dealers.
326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing tires and inner
tubes from natural and synthetic rubber.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retreading or rebuilding tires - classified in U.S. Industry 326212, Tire Retreading.
326212 Tire Retreading
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retreading,
or rebuilding tires.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Repairing tires, such as pluggings - classified in U.S. Industry 811198, All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance;
- Retailing tires - classified in Industry 441320, Tire Dealers; and
- Manufacturing tires and inner tubes from natural and synthetic rubber - classified in U.S. Industry 326211, Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading).
32622 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing
See industry description for 326220 below.
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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing rubber tubing - classified in U.S. Industry 326299, All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastics tubing - classified in U.S. Industry 326121, Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing extruded, lathe-cut, molded rubber goods (except tubing) for mechanical applications - classified in U.S. Industry 326291, Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use; and
- Manufacturing fluid power hose assemblies - classified in U.S. Industry 332912, Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting 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.
Illustrative Examples:
Birth control devices (e.g., diaphragms, prophylactics) manufacturing; Rubber floor
mats (e.g., door, bath) manufacturing; Latex foam rubber manufacturing; Rubber hair
care products (e.g., combs, curlers) manufacturing; Mechanical rubber goods (i.e.,
molded, extruded, lathe-cut) manufacturing; Rubber tubing manufacturing; Reclaiming
rubber from waste and scrap; Rubber bands manufacturing; Rubber balloons manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing tires and inner tubes - classified in Industry 32621, Tire Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing rubber hoses and belting - classified in Industry 326220, Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing;
- Rubberizing fabric - classified in Industry 313320, Fabric Coating Mills;
- Manufacturing rubber gaskets, packing and sealing devices - classified in Industry 33999, All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing rubber gloves - classified in Industry 33911, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing rubber clothing accessories (e.g., bathing caps) - classified in Industry 31599, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing rubber toys - classified in Industry 33993, Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing.
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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing rubber tubing from natural and synthetic rubber and manufacturing rubber products for mechanical applications using a process other than molding, extruding or lathe-cutting - classified in U.S. Industry 326299, All Other Rubber Product 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.
Illustrative Examples:
Birth control devices (i.e., diaphragms, prophylactics) manufacturing; Rubber floor
mats (e.g., door, bath) manufacturing; Latex foam rubber manufacturing; Rubber hair
care products (e.g., combs, curlers) manufacturing; Reclaiming rubber from waste and scrap;
Rubber tubing manufacturing; Rubber balloons manufacturing; Rubber bands manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing tires and inner tubes and tire rebuilding - classified in Industry 32621, Tire Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing rubber hoses and belting - classified in Industry 326220, Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing heavy-duty inflatable rubber boats - classified in U.S. Industry 336612, Boat Building;
- Molding, extruding, and lathe-cutting rubber to manufacture rubber goods (except tubing) for mechanical applications - classified in Industry 326291, Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use;
- Rubberizing fabrics - classified in Industry 313320, Fabric Coating Mills;
- Manufacturing rubber gaskets, packing and sealing devices - classified in U.S. Industry 339991, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing rubber toys - classified in Industry 33993, Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing rubber gloves - classified in U.S. Industry 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing rubber clothing accessories (e.g., bathing caps) - classified in U.S. Industry 315999, Other Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
