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Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing
NAICS 332913 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plumbing fixture fittings and trim of all materials, such as faucets, flush valves, and shower heads.
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For Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing, the saved research highlights products liability, product recall, employee injuries. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What product lines are manufactured — residential faucets, commercial flush valves, shower heads, or specialty/industrial fittings?
- What are the primary distribution channels — wholesale distributors, national retailers, direct to contractors, or export?
- Is there any private-label or contract manufacturing for third-party brands?
- What metal finishing or plating processes are used on-site, and how is waste handled?
- Has the operation experienced any product recalls, warranty campaigns, or products liability claims in recent years?
- What percentage of revenue comes from export or international sales?
- For Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about prior products liability claims involving water damage, flooding, or structural loss in occupied buildings?
- For Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about export sales to markets with limited contractual indemnification or without clear product liability arrangements?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing metal shower rods: 332999 — All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing fire hose nozzles, lawn hose nozzles, water traps, metal hose couplings (except fluid power), and plumbing and heating inline valves: 332919 — Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
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Compare another operationInsurance operations research — draft
Establishments in this class manufacture faucets, flush valves, shower heads, and related plumbing fixture fittings and trim, typically using metal stamping, die-casting, machining, and finishing processes. Finished products are generally sold to plumbing distributors, wholesale suppliers, contractors, or directly to retailers, and are ultimately installed in residential and commercial buildings where a product failure can cause significant water damage.
Questions to investigate
- What product lines are manufactured — residential faucets, commercial flush valves, shower heads, or specialty/industrial fittings?
- What are the primary distribution channels — wholesale distributors, national retailers, direct to contractors, or export?
- Is there any private-label or contract manufacturing for third-party brands?
- What metal finishing or plating processes are used on-site, and how is waste handled?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.