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, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction. 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, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction.
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
- Manufacturing ferrite microwave devices and electronic components - classified in Subsector 334, Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing enameled iron and steel plumbing fixtures - classified in Industry 33299, All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing metal bathroom accessories - classified in Subsector 332, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastic bathroom accessories, cultured marble, and other plastic plumbing fixtures - classified in Industry 32619, Other Plastics Product Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing clay building materials, such as ceramic tile, bricks, and clay roofing tiles, and refractories - classified in Industry 32712, Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing.
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
- Manufacturing enameled iron and steel plumbing fixtures - classified in U.S. Industry 332998, Enameled Iron and Metal Sanitary Ware Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing metal bathroom accessories - classified in Subsector 332, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastic bathroom accessories - classified in U.S. Industry 326199, All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing cultured marble and other plastic plumbing fixtures - classified in U.S. Industry 326191, Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing china and earthenware products (except bathroom fixtures and accessories) - classified in U.S. Industry 327112, Vitreous China, Fine Earthenware, and Other Pottery Product Manufacturing.
327112 Vitreous China, Fine Earthenware, and Other Pottery Product
Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing table and
kitchen articles, art and ornamental items, and similar vitreous china, fine earthenware,
stoneware, coarse earthenware, and pottery products.
Illustrative Examples:
Chemical stoneware (i.e., pottery products) manufacturing; Earthenware table and kitchen
articles, coarse, manufacturing; Clay and ceramic statuary manufacturing; Florists' articles,
red earthenware, manufacturing; Cooking ware (e.g., stoneware, coarse earthenware, pottery)
manufacturing; Vases, pottery (e.g., china, earthenware, stoneware), manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing vitreous china plumbing fixtures - classified in U.S. Industry 327111, Vitreous China Plumbing Fixture and China and Earthenware Bathroom Accessories Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing porcelain and ceramic electrical products, such as insulators - classified in U.S. Industry 327113, Porcelain Electrical Supply Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing clay building materials, such as ceramic tile, bricks, and clay roofing tiles, and refractories, - classified in Industry 32712, Clay Building Material and Refractories 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. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing ferrite microwave devices and electronic components - classified in Subsector 334, Computer and Electronic Product 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
- Manufacturing glass blocks - classified in Industry 32721, Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing concrete brick and block - classified in Industry 32733, Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing resilient flooring - classified in Industry 32619, Other Plastics Product Manufacturing.
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
- Manufacturing clay fire brick (i.e., refractories) - classified in U.S. Industry 327124, Clay Refractory Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing nonclay fire brick (i.e., refractories) - classified in U.S. Industry 327125, Nonclay Refractory Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing glass brick - classified in Industry 32721, Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing concrete bricks - classified in U.S. Industry 327331, Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing adobe bricks or clay roofing tiles - classified in U.S. Industry 327123, Other Structural Clay Product 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
- Manufacturing structural clay tiles - classified in U.S. Industry 327121, Brick and Structural Clay Tile Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing clay drain tiles - classified in U.S. Industry 327123, Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing resilient flooring and asphalt floor tiles - classified in U.S. Industry 326192, Resilient Floor Covering 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
- Manufacturing bricks and structural clay tiles - classified in U.S. Industry 327121, Brick and Structural Clay Tile Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing ceramic floor and wall tiles - classified in U.S. Industry 327122, Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing clay refractories - classified in U.S. Industry 327124, Clay Refractory Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing nonclay refractories - classified in U.S. Industry 327125, Nonclay Refractory 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. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing nonclay refractories - classified in U.S. Industry 327125, Nonclay 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. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing clay refractories - classified in U.S. Industry 327124, Clay Refractory 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
- Manufacturing glass wool (i.e., fiberglass) insulation products - classified in Industry 32799, All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing optical lenses (except ophthalmic), such as magnifying, photographic, and projection lenses - classified in Industry 33331, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing;
- Grinding ophthalmic (i.e., eyeglass) lenses for the trade - classified in Industry 33911, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing fiber optic cable from purchased fiber optic strand - classified in Industry 33592, Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing.
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. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing laminated glass from purchased flat glass - classified in U.S. Industry 327215, Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass.
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
- Manufacturing flat glass - classified in U.S. Industry 327211, Flat Glass Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing glass packaging containers in glassmaking operations - classified in U.S. Industry 327213, Glass Container Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing glass wool (i.e., fiberglass) insulation - classified in U.S. Industry 327993, Mineral Wool Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing glassware from purchased glass - classified in U.S. Industry 327215, Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass; and
- Manufacturing fiber optic cable - classified in U.S. Industry 335921, Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing.
327213 Glass Container Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing glass packaging
containers.
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
- Manufacturing optical lenses (except ophthalmic), such as magnifying, photographic and projection lenses, - classified in U.S. Industry 333314, Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing ophthalmic (i.e., eyeglass) lenses - classified in U.S. Industry 339115, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing fiber optic cable from purchased fiber optic strand - classified in U.S. Industry 335921, Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing.
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
- Mining or quarrying limestone - classified in U.S. Industry 212312, Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying;
- Manufacturing lime - classified in Industry 327410, Lime Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing ready-mix concrete - classified in Industry 327320, Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing dry mix concrete - classified in U.S. Industry 327999, All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product 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
- Operating sand or gravel pits - classified in U.S. Industry 212321, Construction Sand and Gravel Mining; and
- Manufacturing dry mix concrete - classified in U.S. Industry 327999, All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing.
32733 Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing concrete pipe, brick,
and block.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing concrete products (except brick, block, and pipe) - classified in Industry 32739, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing.
327331 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing concrete block
and brick.
327332 Concrete Pipe Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing concrete pipe.
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
- Manufacturing concrete brick and block - classified in U.S. Industry 327331, Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing concrete pipe - classified in U.S. Industry 327332, Concrete Pipe 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. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing dolomite refractories - classified in U.S. Industry 327125, Nonclay Refractory Manufacturing.
32742 Gypsum Product Manufacturing
See industry description for 327420 below.
327420 Gypsum Product Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing gypsum products such
as wallboard, plaster, plasterboard, molding, ornamental moldings, statuary, and architectural
plaster work. Gypsum product manufacturing establishments may mine, quarry, or purchase gypsum.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Operating gypsum mines or quarries - classified in U.S. Industry 212399, All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining.
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
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing abrasive grinding
wheels of natural or synthetic materials, abrasive-coated products, and other abrasive
products.
Illustrative Examples:
Aluminum oxide (fused) abrasives manufacturing; Sandpaper manufacturing; Buffing and polishing
wheels, abrasive and nonabrasive, manufacturing; Silicon carbide abrasives manufacturing;
Diamond dressing wheels manufacturing; Whetstones manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Mining and cutting grindstones, pulpstones, and whetstones - classified in U.S. Industry 212399, All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining;
- Manufacturing plastic scouring pads - classified in U.S. Industry 326199, All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing metallic scouring sponges and soap impregnated scouring pads - classified in U.S. Industry 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal 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
- Manufacturing pottery, ceramics, and plumbing fixtures - classified in Industry 32711, Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing;
- Mining or quarrying stone, earth, or other nonmetallic minerals - classified in Industry Group 2123, Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying;
- Buying and selling semifinished monuments and tombstones with no work other than polishing, lettering, or shaping to custom order - classified in Sector 42, Wholesale Trade or Sector 44-45, Retail Trade;
- Manufacturing clay building materials and refractories - classified in Industry 32712, Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing glass and glass products - classified in Industry 32721, Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing cement - classified in Industry 327310, Cement Manufacturing;
- Mixing and delivering ready-mix concrete - classified in Industry 327320, Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing concrete pipe, brick, and block - classified in Industry 32733, Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing concrete products (except pipe, brick, and block) - classified in Industry 327390, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing lime - classified in Industry 327410, Lime Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing gypsum products - classified in Industry 327420, Gypsum Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing abrasive products - classified in Industry 327910, Abrasive Product Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing metallic scouring pads and steel wool - classified in Industry 33299, All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing.
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
- Mining or quarrying stone - classified in Industry Group 2123, Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying; and
- Buying and selling semifinished monuments and tombstones with no work other than polishing, lettering, or shaping to custom order - classified in Sector 42, Wholesale Trade or Sector 44-45, Retail Trade.
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 - classified in Industry Group 2123, Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying.
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. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing metallic scouring pads and steel wool - classified in U.S. Industry 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product 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).
Illustrative Examples:
Dry mix concrete manufacturing; Stucco and stucco products manufacturing; Mica products
manufacturing; Synthetic stones, for gem stones and industrial use, manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing pottery, ceramics, and plumbing fixtures - classified in Industry 32711, Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing clay building materials and refractories - classified in Industry 32712, Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing glass and glass products - classified in Industry 32721, Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing cement - classified in Industry 327310, Cement Manufacturing;
- Mixing and delivering ready-mix concrete - classified in Industry 327320, Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing concrete pipe, brick, and block - classified in Industry 32733, Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing concrete products (except pipe, brick, and block) - classified in Industry 327390, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing lime - classified in Industry 327410, Lime Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing gypsum products - classified in Industry 327420, Gypsum Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing abrasives and abrasive products - classified in Industry 327910, Abrasive Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing cut stone and stone products - classified in U.S. Industry 327991, Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing ground and treated minerals and earth (i.e., not at the mine site) - classified in U.S. Industry 327992, Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing mineral wool and fiberglass insulation products - classified in U.S. Industry 327993, Mineral Wool Manufacturing.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
