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Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing
NAICS 337214 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonwood office-type furniture. The furniture may be made on a stock or custom basis and may be assembled or unassembled (i.e., knockdown).
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For Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing, the saved research highlights products liability, workers' compensation, 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 materials and processes are used — metal fabrication, welding, plastic molding, powder coating, upholstery?
- Are products sold under the insured's own brand, under private label, or as components to other manufacturers?
- What distribution channels are used — direct commercial, dealers, e-commerce, retail, international?
- Is there an on-site paint booth, powder coating line, or other chemical finishing operation?
- What is the approximate value of finished goods inventory and raw materials on hand at any given time?
- Has the business experienced any products liability claims related to structural failure or injury?
- For Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about on-site powder coating, paint booth, or chemical finishing operations with significant voc or hazardous waste exposure?
- For Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about products distributed internationally or manufactured under private label for large retail chains?
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These establishments manufacture office furniture — desks, chairs, workstations, filing systems, shelving, cubicle partitions — primarily from metal, plastic, or composite materials rather than wood. Day-to-day operations typically involve metal cutting, bending, welding, powder coating or painting, plastic molding, upholstery (in some cases), and assembly. Products may be sold stock or custom, assembled or in knockdown form, through dealers, distributors, or direct commercial channels.
Questions to investigate
- What materials and processes are used — metal fabrication, welding, plastic molding, powder coating, upholstery?
- Are products sold under the insured's own brand, under private label, or as components to other manufacturers?
- What distribution channels are used — direct commercial, dealers, e-commerce, retail, international?
- Is there an on-site paint booth, powder coating line, or other chemical finishing operation?
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