Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in shaping hot metal by forging to produce a part near its final size and shape; or pressing and cutting sheet metal stock to form stampings. These establishments generally operate on a job or order basis, manufacturing metal stampings or forgings for sale to others or for inter-plant transfer.

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  These establishments may surface-finish the forgings and stampings produced, by such activities as deburring and grinding, but they do not further process them.

  Exclusions

  Establishments primarily engaged in:
  manufacturing precious metal cutlery (33991, Jewellery and Silverware Manufacturing)