33152 Nonferrous Metal Foundries

Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in pouring and/or introducing molten nonferrous metal, under high pressure, into metal molds or dies to manufacture castings. Establishments in this industry purchase nonferrous metals made in other establishments.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS descriptions.

When to use a different code

Census classifies these close-sounding activities somewhere else. Businesses mainly engaged in:

• Manufacturing iron or steel castings are classified in Industry 33151, Ferrous Metal Foundries.
• Manufacturing nonferrous metal castings and further manufacturing them into finished products are classified based on the specific finished product.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS cross-references.

Codes in 33152

• 331523Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
• 331524Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)
• 331529Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)