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.
Where 3261 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
- >31-33 Manufacturing
- >>326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
- >>>3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing
- >>>3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing
3261 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 3 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- dam_alloybroadHigh-Performance Alloys
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- dam_biobroadBiomaterials
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- dam_cerbroadCeramics and Glass
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- dam_compbroadComposite Materials
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- dam_nanobroadNanomaterials
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- dam_semibroadSemiconducting Materials
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- dam_smartbroadSmart and Functional Materials
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- damapp_aerobroadAerospace and Defence Applications
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- damapp_autobroadAutomotive and Mobility Applications
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- damapp_elecbroadElectronics and Semiconductor Applications
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- damapp_energybroadEnergy Generation and Storage Applications
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- damapp_medicalbroadMedical Device and Implant Applications
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- damproc_additivebroadAdditive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
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- damproc_compositebroadComposite Fabrication and Assembly
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- damproc_formingbroadThermomechanical Forming and Shaping
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- damproc_nanobroadNanofabrication and Nano-Scale Processing
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- damproc_vaporbroadChemical and Physical Vapor Deposition
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Subcategories of 3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing
- 32611Plastics 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--
- 32612Plastics 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--
- 32613Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing
See industry description for 326130.
- 32614Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
See industry description for 326140.
- 32615Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
See industry description for 326150.
- 32616Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
See industry description for 326160.
- 32619Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plastics plumbing fixtures and other plastics products (except film, sheet, bags, profile shapes, pipes, pipe fittings, laminates, foam products, bottles, and hoses). Illustrative Examples: Inflatable plastics swimming pool rafts and similar flotation devices manufacturing Plastics air mattresses manufacturing Plastics bottle caps and lids manufacturing Plastics bowls and bowl covers manufacturing Plastics clothes hangers manufacturing Plastics cups (except foam) manufacturing Plastics dinnerware (except foam) manufacturing Plastics gloves manufacturing Plastics hardware manufacturing Plastics ice chests or coolers (except plastics foam) manufacturing Plastics or fiberglass plumbing fixtures (e.g., toilets, shower stalls, urinals) manufacturing Plastics prefabricated buildings manufacturing Plastics siding manufacturing Plastics trash containers manufacturing Resilient floor coverings (e.g., sheet, tiles) manufacturing Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 3261?
- NAICS 2022 3261 is "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.
- What does NAICS 2022 3261 include?
- 3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing contains 7 direct subcategories: 32611 Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing; 32612 Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing; 32613 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing; 32614 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing; 32615 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing; 32616 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing; and more.
- How does NAICS 2022 3261 map to other classification systems?
- 3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing has equivalents in Advanced Materials Types (dam_alloy, dam_bio, dam_cer, +4 more); Advanced Materials Application Sector Types (damapp_aero, damapp_auto, damapp_elec, +2 more); Advanced Materials Manufacturing Process Types (damproc_additive, damproc_composite, damproc_forming, +2 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NAICS 2022 and 3 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 3261?
- 3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing sits under 3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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