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Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) Manufacturing
NAICS 337126 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonupholstered household-type furniture of materials other than wood, such as metal, plastics, reed, rattan, wicker, and fiberglass. The furniture may be partially upholstered (e.g., chairs with upholstered seats or backs), made on a stock or custom basis, and may be assembled or unassembled (i.e., knockdown).
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For Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) Manufacturing, the saved research highlights workers' compensation, products liability, commercial property. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What primary materials are used in production — metal, plastics, fiberglass, rattan, or a combination?
- Are any finishing operations performed on-site, such as powder coating, spray painting, or chemical adhesive bonding?
- What are the primary distribution channels — wholesale, retail, direct, or export?
- What is the approximate value of raw materials and finished goods inventory on premises at any given time?
- Has the business experienced any products liability claims related to structural failure or consumer injury?
- For Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about on-site powder coating, spray painting, or chemical finishing operations with inadequate ventilation or fire suppression?
- For Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about significant export or international distribution activity, which may create products liability jurisdictional complexity?
- For Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about prior products liability losses involving furniture tipping, structural failure, or consumer injury?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing upholstered household-type furniture: 337121 — Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing
- Manufacturing nonupholstered or partially upholstered wood household-type furniture: 337122 — Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing
- Manufacturing concrete, ceramic, or stone furniture: 327 — Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, according to the materials used;
- Manufacturing specialized hospital and/or dental furniture (e.g., hospital beds, operating tables, dental chairs): 33911 — Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
Census classification reference
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Compare another operationInsurance operations research — draft
These manufacturers produce household furniture — chairs, tables, frames, outdoor furniture, shelving, and related items — from materials such as metal, aluminum, steel, plastics, fiberglass, reed, rattan, and wicker. Day-to-day operations may include metal cutting, welding, forming, powder coating or painting, plastics molding, assembly, and warehousing of finished goods for distribution to retailers, wholesalers, or direct commercial customers.
Questions to investigate
- What primary materials are used in production — metal, plastics, fiberglass, rattan, or a combination?
- Are any finishing operations performed on-site, such as powder coating, spray painting, or chemical adhesive bonding?
- What are the primary distribution channels — wholesale, retail, direct, or export?
- What is the approximate value of raw materials and finished goods inventory on premises at any given time?
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