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Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing


   

The Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing subsector transforms mined or quarried nonmetallic minerals, such as sand, gravel, stone, clay, and refractory materials, into products for intermediate or final consumption. Processes used include grinding, mixing, cutting, shaping, and honing. Heat often is used in the process and chemicals are frequently mixed to change the composition, purity, and chemical properties for the intended product. For example, glass is produced by heating silica sand to the melting point (sometimes combined with cullet or recycled glass) and then drawn, floated, or blow molded to the desired shape or thickness. Refractory materials are heated and then formed into bricks or other shapes for use in industrial applications. The Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing subsector includes establishments that manufacture products, such as bricks, refractories, ceramic products, and glass and glass products, such as plate glass and containers. Also included are cement and concrete products, lime, gypsum and other nonmetallic mineral products including abrasive products, ceramic plumbing fixtures, statuary, cut stone products, and mineral wool. The products are used in a wide range of activities from construction and heavy and light manufacturing to articles for personal use.

Mining, beneficiating, and manufacturing activities often occur in a single location. Separate receipts will be collected for these activities whenever possible. When receipts cannot be broken out between mining and manufacturing, establishments that mine or quarry nonmetallic minerals, beneficiate the nonmetallic minerals and further process the nonmetallic minerals into a more finished manufactured product are classified based on the primary activity of the establishment. A mine that manufactures a small amount of finished products will be classified in Sector 21, Mining. An establishment that mines whose primary output is a more-finished manufactured product will be classified in the Manufacturing Sector.

Excluded from the Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing subsector are establishments that primarily beneficiate mined nonmetallic minerals. Beneficiation is the process whereby the extracted material is reduced to particles that can be separated into mineral and waste, the former suitable for further processing or direct use. Beneficiation establishments are included in Sector 21, Mining.

3271 Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing

32711 Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in shaping, molding, glazing, and firing pottery, ceramics, and plumbing fixtures made entirely or partly of clay or other ceramic materials.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in -

327111 Vitreous China Plumbing Fixture and China and Earthenware Bathroom Accessories Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing vitreous china plumbing fixtures and china and earthenware bathroom accessories, such as faucet handles, towel bars, and soap dishes.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

Bathroom accessories, vitreous china and earthenware, manufacturing
Bidets, vitreous china, manufacturing
Drinking fountains, vitreous china, non-refrigerated, manufacturing
Faucet handles, vitreous china and earthenware, manufacturing
Handles, faucet, vitreous china and earthenware, manufacturing
Lavatories, vitreous china, manufacturing
Plumbing fixtures, vitreous china, manufacturing
Sinks, vitreous china, manufacturing
Soap dishes, vitreous china and earthenware, manufacturing
Tanks, flush, vitreous china, manufacturing
Toilet fixtures, vitreous china, manufacturing
Towel bar holders, vitreous china and earthenware, manufacturing
Urinals, vitreous china, manufacturing
Water closet bowls, vitreous china, manufacturing

327112 Vitreous China, Fine Earthenware, and Other Pottery Product Manufacturing

327113 Porcelain Electrical Supply Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing porcelain electrical insulators, molded porcelain parts for electrical devices, ferrite or ceramic magnets, and electronic and electrical supplies from nonmetallic minerals, such as clay and ceramic materials.

Cross-References.

Alumina porcelain insulators manufacturing
Beryllia porcelain insulators manufacturing
Insulators, electrical porcelain, manufacturing
Magnets, permanent, ceramic or ferrite, manufacturing
Porcelain parts, electrical and electronic device, molded, manufacturing
Spark plug insulators, porcelain, manufacturing
Steatite porcelain insulators manufacturing
Titania porcelain insulators manufacturing

32712 Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in shaping, molding, baking, burning, or hardening clay refractories, nonclay refractories, ceramic tile, structural clay tile, brick, and other structural clay building materials.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

327121 Brick and Structural Clay Tile Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing brick and structural clay tiles.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

Bricks (i.e., common, face, glazed, hollow, vitrified), clay, manufacturing
Building tile, clay, manufacturing
Paving brick, clay, manufacturing
Structural clay tile manufacturing
Tile, clay, structural, manufacturing

327122 Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing ceramic wall and floor tiles.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing
Floor tile, ceramic, manufacturing
Mosaic tile, ceramic, manufacturing
Quarry tiles, clay, manufacturing
Tile, ceramic wall and floor, manufacturing
Wall tile, ceramic, manufacturing

327123 Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing clay sewer pipe, drain tile, flue lining tile, architectural terra-cotta, and other structural clay products.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

Adobe bricks manufacturing
Architectural terra cotta manufacturing
Bricks, adobe, manufacturing
Conduit, vitrified clay, manufacturing
Coping, wall, clay, manufacturing
Drain tile, clay, manufacturing
Flue lining, clay, manufacturing
Liner brick and plates, vitrified clay, manufacturing
Roofing tile, clay, manufacturing
Sewer pipe and fittings, clay, manufacturing
Stove lining, clay, manufacturing
Tile, roofing and drain, clay, manufacturing
Tile, sewer, clay, manufacturing

327124 Clay Refractory Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing clay refractory, mortar, brick, block, tile, and fabricated clay refractories, such as melting pots. A refractory is a material that will retain its shape and chemical identity when subjected to high temperatures and is used in applications that require extreme resistance to heat, such as furnace linings.

Cross-References.

Blocks, fire clay, manufacturing
Bricks, clay refractory, manufacturing
Castable refractories, clay, manufacturing
Cement, clay refractory, manufacturing
Clay refractories (e.g., mortar, brick, tile, block) manufacturing
Crucibles, fire clay, manufacturing
Firebrick, clay refractories, manufacturing
Floaters, glasshouse, clay, manufacturing
Glasshouse refractories manufacturing
Insulating firebrick and shapes, clay, manufacturing
Kiln furniture, clay, manufacturing
Mortars, clay refractory, manufacturing
Pots, glass-house, clay refractory, manufacturing
Refractories (e.g., block, brick, mortar, tile), clay, manufacturing
Tile, clay, refractory, manufacturing

327125 Nonclay Refractory Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonclay refractory, mortar, brick, block, tile, and fabricated nonclay refractories such as graphite, magnesite, silica, or alumina crucibles. A refractory is a material that will retain its shape and chemical identity when subjected to high temperatures and is used in applications that require extreme resistance to heat, such as furnace linings.

Cross-References.

Alumina fused refractories manufacturing
Aluminous refractory cement manufacturing
Bauxite brick manufacturing
Bricks, nonclay refractory, manufacturing
Carbon brick manufacturing
Castable refractories, nonclay, manufacturing
Crucibles, graphite, magnesite, chrome, silica, or other nonclay materials, manuf
Magnesia refractory cement manufacturing
Mortar, nonclay refractory, manufacturing
Nonclay refractories (e.g., block, brick, mortar, tile) manufacturing
Refractories (e.g., block, brick, mortar, tile), nonclay, manufacturing
Refractory cement, nonclay, manufacturing

3272 Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing

32721 Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing glass and/or glass products. Establishments in this industry may manufacture glass and/or glass products by melting silica sand or cullet, or purchasing glass.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

327211 Flat Glass Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing flat glass by melting silica sand or cullet or (2) manufacturing both flat glass and laminated glass by melting silica sand or cullet.

Cross-References.

Flat glass (e.g., float, plate) manufacturing
Glass, plate, made in glass making plants
Insulating glass, sealed units, made in glass making plants
Laminated glass made in glass making plants
Stained glass and stained glass products made in glass making plants

327212 Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing glass by melting silica sand or cullet and making pressed, blown, or shaped glass or glassware (except glass packaging containers).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

Ashtrays, glass, made in glass making plants
Blanks for electric light bulbs, glass, made in glass making plants
Blanks, ophthalmic lens and optical glass, made in glass making plants
Blocks, glass, made in glass making plants
Bricks, glass, made in glass making plants
Christmas tree ornaments, glass, made in glass making plants
Cooking utensils, glass and glass ceramic, made in glass making plants
Cooking ware made in glass making plants
Decorative glassware made in glass making plants
Electron tube parts, glass blanks, made in glass making plants
Fibers, glass, textile, made in glass making plants
Fruits, artificial, made in glass making plants
Glass blanks for electric light bulbs made in glass making plants
Glass fiber, optical, made in glass making plants
Glass fiber, textile type, made in glass making plants
Glass making and blowing by hand
Glass products (except packaging containers) made in a glass making plants
Glassware for industrial, scientific, and technical use made in glass making plan
Glassware for lighting fixtures made in glass making plants
Glassware, art, decorative, and novelty made in glass making plants
Industrial glassware and glass products, pressed or blown, made in glass making p
Insulators, electrical, glass, made in glass making plants
Laboratory glassware (e.g., beakers, test tubes, vials) made in glass making plan
Lamp shades made in glass making plants
Lens blanks, optical and ophthalmic, made in glass making plants
Medical glassware made in glass making plants
Ornaments, Christmas tree, glass, made in glass making plants
Ovenware, glass, made in glass making plants
Photomask blanks, glass, made in glass making plants
Scientific glassware, pressed or blown, made in glass making plants
Stemware, glass, made in glass making plants
Tableware made in glass making plants
Teakettles, glass and glass ceramic, made in glass making plants
Technical glassware and glass products, pressed or blown, made in glass making pl
Textile glass fibers made in glass making plants
Vacuum tube blanks, glass, made in glass making plants
Vases, glass, made in glass making plants
Yarn, fiberglass, made in glass making plants

327213 Glass Container Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing glass packaging containers.

Beer bottles, glass, manufacturing
Beverage containers, glass, manufacturing
Bottles (i.e., bottling, canning, packaging), glass, manufacturing
Containers for packaging, bottling, and canning, glass, manufacturing
Food packaging, glass, manufacturing
Glass packaging containers manufacturing
Jars for packaging, bottling, and canning, glass, manufacturing
Soda bottles, glass, manufacturing

327215 Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in coating, laminating, tempering, or shaping purchased glass.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

Aquariums made from purchased glass
Ashtrays made from purchased glass
Blanks, ophthalmic lens and optical glass, made from purchased glass
Bricks, glass, made from purchased glass
Christmas tree ornaments made from purchased glass
Cooking ware made from purchased glass
Cut and engraved glassware made from purchased glass
Cutting, engraving, etching, painting or polishing purchased glass
Decorated glassware made from purchased glass
Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass
Electron tube parts, glass blanks, made from purchased glass
Fruits, artificial, made from purchased glass
Furniture tops, glass (e.g., beveled, cut, polished), made from purchased glass
Glass blanks for electric light bulbs made from purchased glass
Glass products (except packaging containers) made from purchased glass
Glass, automotive, made from purchased glass
Glassware for industrial, scientific, and technical use made from purchased glass
Glassware for lighting fixtures made from purchased glass
Glassware, art decorative and novelty, made from purchased glass
Glassware, cutting and engraving, made from purchased glass
Hand blowing purchased glass
Industrial glassware made from purchased glass
Insulating glass, sealed units, made from purchased glass
Insulators, electrical, glass, made from purchased glass
Laboratory glassware (e.g., beakers, test tubes, vials) made from purchased glass
Laminated glass made from purchased glass
Lamp shades made from purchased glass
Lens blanks, optical and ophthalmic, made from purchased glass
Medical glassware made from purchased glass
Mirrors, framed (except automotive) or unframed, made from purchased glass
Ornaments, Christmas tree, made from purchased glass
Ovenware made from purchased glass
Safety glass (including motor vehicle) made from purchased glass
Scientific apparatus glassware made from purchased glass
Scientific glassware made from purchased glass
Stained glass products made from purchased glass
Stemware made from purchased glass
Tableware made from purchased glass
Technical glassware made from purchased glass
Tempered glass made from purchased glass
Vacuum tube blanks, glass, made from purchased glass
Vases, glass, made from purchased glass
Watch crystals made from purchased glass

3273 Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing

32731 Cement Manufacturing
See industry description for 327310 below.

327310 Cement Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing portland, natural, masonry, pozzalanic, and other hydraulic cements. Cement manufacturing establishments may calcine earths or mine, quarry, manufacture, or purchase lime.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

Cement (e.g., hydraulic, masonry, portland, pozzolana) manufacturing
Cement clinker manufacturing
Natural (i.e., calcined earth) cement manufacturing

32732 Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
See industry description for 327320 below.

327320 Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments, such as batch plants or mix plants, primarily engaged in manufacturing concrete delivered to a purchaser in a plastic and unhardened state. Ready-mix concrete manufacturing establishments may mine, quarry, or purchase sand and gravel.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

Central-mixed concrete manufacturing
Concrete batch plants (including temporary)
Ready-mix concrete manufacturing and distributing
Transit-mixed concrete manufacturing
Truck-mixed concrete manufacturing

32733 Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing concrete pipe, brick, and block.

Cross-References.

327331 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing concrete block and brick.

Architectural block, concrete (e.g., fluted, ground face, screen, slump, split),
Blocks, concrete and cinder, manufacturing
Bricks, concrete, manufacturing
Cinder (clinker) block, concrete, manufacturing
Patio block, concrete, manufacturing
Paving blocks, concrete, manufacturing
Plinth blocks, precast terrazzo, manufacturing
Precast concrete block and brick manufacturing
Prestressed concrete blocks or bricks manufacturing
Slumped brick manufacturing

327332 Concrete Pipe Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing concrete pipe.

Conduits, concrete, manufacturing
Culvert pipe, concrete, manufacturing
Cylinder pipe, prestressed concrete, manufacturing
Irrigation pipe, concrete, manufacturing
Pipe, concrete, manufacturing
Precast concrete pipe manufacturing
Pressure pipe, reinforced concrete, manufacturing
Prestressed concrete pipes manufacturing
Sewer pipe, concrete, manufacturing

32739 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
See industry description for 327390 below.

327390 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing concrete products (except block, brick, and pipe).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

Architectural wall panels, precast concrete, manufacturing
Burial vaults, concrete and precast terrazzo, manufacturing
Cast stone, concrete (except structural), manufacturing
Chimney caps, concrete, manufacturing
Concrete furniture (e.g., benches, tables) manufacturing
Concrete products, precast (except block, brick and pipe), manufacturing
Concrete tanks manufacturing
Copings, concrete, manufacturing
Garbage incinerators, precast concrete, manufacturing
Garden furniture, precast concrete, manufacturing
Girders and beams, prestressed concrete, manufacturing
Girders, prestressed concrete, manufacturing
Incinerators, precast concrete, manufacturing
Lintels, concrete, manufacturing
Poles, concrete, manufacturing
Posts, concrete, manufacturing
Precast concrete products (except brick, block, pipe) manufacturing
Prestressed concrete products (except blocks, bricks, pipes) manufacturing
Roofing tile, concrete, manufacturing
Sills, concrete, manufacturing
Silos, prefabricated concrete, manufacturing
Tanks, concrete, manufacturing
Terrazzo products, precast (except brick, block and pipe), manufacturing
Ties, concrete, railroad, manufacturing

3274 Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing

32741 Lime Manufacturing
See industry description for 327410 below.

327410 Lime Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing lime from calcitic limestone, dolomitic limestone, or other calcareous materials, such as coral, chalk, and shells. Lime manufacturing establishments may mine, quarry, collect, or purchase the sources of calcium carbonate.

Cross-References.

Agricultural lime manufacturing
Calcium hydroxide (i.e., hydrated lime) manufacturing
Calcium oxide (i.e., quicklime) manufacturing
Dolomite, dead-burned, manufacturing
Dolomitic lime manufacturing
Hydrated lime (i.e., calcium hydroxide) manufacturing
Lime production
Quicklime (i.e., calcium oxide) manufacturing

32742 Gypsum Product Manufacturing
See industry description for 327420 below.

327420 Gypsum Product Manufacturing

3279 Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
The Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing industry group comprises establishments manufacturing nonmetallic mineral products (except clay products, refractory products, glass products, cement and concrete products, lime, and gypsum products).

32791 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
See industry description for 327910 below.

327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing

32799 All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonmetallic mineral products (except pottery, ceramics, and plumbing fixtures; clay building materials and refractories; glass and glass products; cement; ready-mix concrete; concrete products; lime; gypsum products; and abrasive products).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

327991 Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cutting, shaping, and finishing granite, marble, limestone, slate, and other stone for building and miscellaneous uses. Stone product manufacturing establishments may mine, quarry, or purchase stone.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

Architectural sculptures, stone, manufacturing
Baptismal fonts, cut stone, manufacturing
Blackboards, unframed, slate, manufacturing
Burial vaults, stone, manufacturing
Countertops, stone, manufacturing
Curbing, granite and stone, manufacturing
Cut stone bases (e.g., desk sets pedestals, lamps, plaques and similar small part
Cut stone products (e.g., blocks, statuary) manufacturing
Dimension stone dressing and manufacturing
Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing
Ecclesiastical statuary, stone, manufacturing
Flagstones cutting
Furniture, cut stone (i.e., benches, tables, church), manufacturing
Garden furniture, stone, manufacturing
Monuments and tombstone, cut stone (except finishing or lettering to order only),
Slate products manufacturing
Statuary, marble, manufacturing
Table tops, marble, manufacturing

327992 Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in calcining, dead burning, or otherwise processing beyond beneficiation, clays, ceramic and refractory minerals, barite, and miscellaneous nonmetallic minerals.

Cross-References.

  • Establishments primarily engaged in crushing, grinding, pulverizing, washing, screening, sizing, or otherwise beneficiating mined clays, ceramics and refractory, and other miscellaneous nonmetallic minerals are classified in Industry Group 2123, Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying.
Barite processing beyond beneficiation
Barium processing beyond beneficiation
Blast furnace slag processing
Desiccants, activated clay, manufacturing
Diatomaceous earth processing beyond beneficiation
Feldspar processing beyond beneficiation
Flint processing beyond beneficiation
Fuller's earth processing beyond beneficiating
Graphite, natural (e.g., ground, pulverized, refined, blended), manufacturing
Kaolin, processing beyond beneficiation
Lead, black (i.e., natural graphite), ground, refined, or blended, manufacturing
Magnesite, crude (e.g., calcined, dead-burned, ground), manufacturing
Mica processing beyond beneficiation
Perlite aggregates manufacturing
Perlite, expanded, manufacturing
Pumice (except abrasives) processing beyond beneficiation
Pyrophyllite processing beyond beneficiation
Shale, expanded, manufacturing
Silicon, ultra high purity, manufacturing
Talc processing beyond beneficiation
Vermiculite, exfoliated, manufacturing

327993 Mineral Wool Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing mineral wool and mineral wool (i.e., fiberglass) insulation products made of such siliceous materials as rock, slag, and glass or combinations thereof.

Cross-References.

Fiberglass insulation products manufacturing
Insulating batts, fills, or blankets, fiberglass, manufacturing
Mineral wool insulation materials manufacturing
Mineral wool products (e.g., board, insulation, tile) manufacturing

327999 All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonmetallic mineral products (except pottery, ceramics, and plumbing fixtures; clay building materials and refractories; glass and glass products; cement; ready-mix concrete; concrete products; lime; gypsum products; abrasive products; cut stone and stone products; ground and treated minerals and earth; and mineral wool).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

Asbestos products (except brake shoes and clutches) manufacutring
Built-up mica manufacturing
Ceramic fiber manufacturing
Concrete, dry mixture, manufacturing
Dry mix concrete manufacturing
Ecclesiastical statuary, paper mache, manufacturing
Images, small papier-mache, manufacturing
Mica products manufacturing
Papier-mache statuary and related art goods (e.g., urns, vases) manufacturing
Peat pots, molded pulp, manufacturing
Statuary, vases, and urns, papier-mache, manufacturing
Stones, synthetic, for gem stones and industrial use, manufacturing
Stucco and stucco products manufacturing
Synthetic stones, for gem stones and industrial use, manufacturing

 

Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.

 

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