2022 NAICS industry group in sector 31-33 Manufacturing

3255 Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

NAICS 3255 is the US industry code for paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing. It covers establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) mixing pigments, solvents, and binders into paints and other coatings; (2) manufacturing allied paint products; and (3) manufacturing adhesives, glues, and caulking compounds.

Official definition

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) mixing pigments, solvents, and binders into paints and other coatings; (2) manufacturing allied paint products; and (3) manufacturing adhesives, glues, and caulking compounds.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS descriptions.

Codes in 3255

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