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Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing
NAICS 332216 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing saw blades, all types (including those for power sawing machines) and/or (2) manufacturing nonpowered handtools and edge tools.
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing metal cutting dies, attachments, and accessories for machine tools: 33351 — Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
- Manufacturing power-driven handtools: 333991 — Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing
- Manufacturing electric razors and hair clippers for use on humans: 335210 — Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing
- Manufacturing electric hair clippers for use on animals: 333111 — Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing nonelectric household-type scissors and shears: 332215 — Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing
Census classification reference
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Establishments in this class manufacture saw blades — including circular, band, and hand-saw blades — as well as nonpowered handtools and edge tools such as chisels, files, hammers, axes, and similar items. Day-to-day operations typically involve metal stamping, grinding, heat treating, and assembly, with finished goods distributed through wholesale, hardware, and industrial supply channels.
Questions to investigate
- What specific products are manufactured — saw blades only, handtools only, or both — and what end-use markets do they serve (consumer, professional trade, industrial)?
- What distribution channels are used — direct to trade, wholesale distributors, retail mass market?
- Are any heat-treating, electroplating, or chemical finishing operations performed on-site?
- What is the prior products liability loss history, including any recall or litigation activity?
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