Manufacturing

     Definition: The Manufacturing sector comprises establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products. The assembling of component parts of manufactured products is considered manufacturing, except in cases where the activity is appropriately classified in Sector, Construction.

Included in this Manufacturing section:

• Food Manufacturing
  • Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
  • Textile Mills
  • Textile Product Mills
  • Apparel Manufacturing
  • Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
• Wood Product and Chemical Manufacturing
• Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Miscellaneous Manufacturing

Food Manufacturing

Food Manufacturing - Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing - Textile Mills - Textile Product Mills - Apparel Manufacturing - Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing

Food Manufacturing
     Industries in the Food Manufacturing Sub-Section transform livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. The industry groups are distinguished by the raw materials (generally of animal or vegetable origin) processed into food products.
     The food products manufactured in these establishments are typically sold to wholesalers or retailers for distribution to consumers, but establishments primarily engaged in retailing bakery and candy products made on the premises not for immediate consumption are included.

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
     Industries in the Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing Sub-Section manufacture beverages and tobacco products. The industry group, Beverage Manufacturing, includes three types of establishments: (1) those that manufacture nonalcoholic beverages; (2) those that manufacture alcoholic beverages through the fermentation process; and (3) those that produce distilled alcoholic beverages. Ice manufacturing, while not a beverage, is included with nonalcoholic beverage manufacturing because it uses the same production process as water purification.
In the case of activities related to the manufacture of beverages, the structure follows the defined productive processes. Brandy, a distilled beverage, was not placed under distillery product manufacturing, but rather under the class for winery product manufacturing since the productive process used in the manufacturing of alcoholic grape-based beverages produces both wines (fermented beverage) and brandies (distilled beverage).
     The industry group, Tobacco Manufacturing, includes two types of establishments: (1) those engaged in redrying and stemming tobacco and (2) those that manufacture tobacco products, such as cigarettes and cigars.

Textile Mills
     Industries in the Textile Mills Sub-Section group establishments that transform a basic fiber (natural or synthetic) into a product, such as yarn or fabric, that is further manufactured into usable items, such as apparel, sheets towels, and textile bags for individual or industrial consumption. The further manufacturing may be performed in the same establishment and classified in this Sub-Section, or it may be performed at a separate establishment and be classified elsewhere in manufacturing.
     The main processes in this Sub-Section include preparation and spinning of fiber, knitting or weaving of fabric, and the finishing of the textile. Major industries in this flow, such as preparation of fibers, weaving of fabric, knitting of fabric, and fiber and fabric finishing, are uniquely identified. Texturizing, throwing, twisting, and winding of yarn contains aspects of both fiber preparation and fiber finishing and is classified with preparation of fibers rather than with finishing of fiber.
     Excluded from this Sub-Section are establishments that weave or knit fabric and make garments. These establishments are included in Sub-Section, Apparel Manufacturing

Textile Product Mills
     Industries in the Textile Product Mills Sub-Section group establishments that made textile products (except apparel). With a few exceptions, processes used in these industries are generally cut and sew (i.e., purchasing fabric and cutting and sewing to make nonapparel textile products, such as sheets and towels).

Apparel Manufacturing
     Industries in the Apparel Manufacturing Sub-Section group establishments with two distinct manufacturing processes: (1) cut and sew (i.e., purchasing fabric and cutting and sewing to make a garment) and (2) the manufacture of garments in establishments that first knit fabric and then cut and sew the fabric into a garment. The Apparel Manufacturing Sub-Section includes a diverse range of establishments manufacturing full lines of ready-to-wear apparel and custom apparel: apparel contractors, performing cutting or sewing operations on materials owned by others; jobbers performing entrepreneurial functions involved in apparel manufacture; and tailors, manufacturing custom garments for individual clients are all included. Knitting, when done alone, is classified in the Textile Mills Sub-Section, but when knitting is combined with the production of complete garments, the activity is classified in Apparel Manufacturing.

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
     Establishments in the Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing Sub-Section transform hides into leather by tanning or curing and fabricating the leather into products for final consumption. It also includes the manufacture of similar products from other materials, including products (except apparel) made from "leather substitutes," such as rubber, plastics, or textiles. Rubber footwear, textile luggage, and plastics purses or wallets are examples of "leather substitute" products included in this group. The products made from leather substitutes are included in this Sub-Section because they are made in similar ways leather products are made (e.g., luggage). They are made in the same establishments, so it is not practical to separate them.
The inclusion of leather making in this Sub-Section is partly because leather tanning is a relatively small industry that has few close neighbors as a production process, partly because leather is an input to some of the other products classified in this Sub-Section and partly for historical reasons.

• African Gabions Pty., Ltd - South Africa. Manufacturers and suppliers of gabions, mattresses, nettings, grids and nonwoven geotextiles for geotechnical and civil engineering applications. Technical information and specifications. Installation guides. Links to telated sites. Part of the Maccaferri Group.
• AGH Industries, Inc - USA. Manufacturers of geocell confinement systems for military, landscaping, civil engineering, erosion control and retaining wall applications, from high-density polyethylene. Detailed product descriptions and installation procedures.
• Agru America, Inc. - USA. Manufacturers of geomembranes and structures. Also, protection liners, pipes and pipe liners. Large section with product and application descriptions, and technical data.
• Betty Crocker - Producer of main and side dishes, desserts and baking products. Offers meal planning, award winning recipes, menu suggestions and special occasion tips.
• Birds Eye Foods - Produces canned, bottled, and frozen food products, including vegetable, salad dressings, and snack items.
• Carb Options - Manufacturers lower carbohydate soups, pastas, cooking sauces and cereals. Includes recipes and meal plans. Australia.
• Cargill Foods - Manufacturers a variety of food and baking items, additives, and sweeteners. 
• ConAgra Foods, Inc. - Food service suppliers offering shelf-stable foods, seafood, and dairy products. Also makes agricultural products and food ingredients, and mills flour and corn.
• Condi – Alimentar, S.A. - Produces and packages a variety of spices, gelatins, instant mashed potatoes, cocoa, and dried fruits. Portugal.
• Dean Specialty Foods Group, LLC. - Producers of a variety of condiments, sauces, beverage mixes, and syrups. Company profile, and product and contact details.
• EFSIS Limited - Independent service providing retailers, manufacturers, and caterers with food quality inspections.
• Emborg Foods A/S - International food suppliers of seafood, fresh and frozen meats, and bulk-packed dairy products. Company profile, product and contact details.
• Fine Form - Manufactures a range of low glycemic index foods. Includes information on the glycemic index and the benefits of low GI foods.
• General Mills, Inc. - International production, marketing and distribution of cereals, snacks and processed foods, with details of branded products, subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Glory Foods - Specializes in producing seasoned, southern-style canned goods, frozen food and fresh produce. Includes store location finder.
• Goya Foods - Family-run food company offering beans, rice, nectars, seasonings and authentic Spanish, Mexican and Hispanic specialties. Offers an online recipe library and product catalog available in English and Spanish.
• Hain Celestial Group, Inc. - Markets, distributes and sells full line of natural foods, cooking oils, sugar-free products, medically directed snack foods, low sodium food products and frozen kosher food products. (Nasdaq: HAIN).
• Hanover Foods Corporation - Independently-owned food processor manufactures frozen, canned, refrigerated, fresh, glass-packed, snack food, and even freeze-dried food items. Includes company history and information about the local outlet store. Located in Pennsylvania, USA.
• Henry and Henry - Manufactures fruit and creme fillings, icings and glazes for ice cream and bakery items. Gives information about the company, recipes, and list of products.
• Hi-Tech Specialty Fabrics Pvt., Ltd - India. Manufacturers of woven fabrics for geotechnical applications. Technical specifications.
• Kahraman Co. Inc. - Processors and exporters of dried fruits, nuts, spices, pulses and olive oil. Turkey.
• Kraft Foods, Inc. - Find information on the food company's 61 brands by region, investor information, corporate news, management biographies, and career opportunities.
• Liso Coir Tex - India. Manufacturers of handwoven geotextile fabrics for soil erosion control, from coir. Also, coir yarns and ropes. Detailed technical specifications.
• Marquez Brothers - Produces, imports and distributes Mexican style dairy products, meat items and canned goods. Site includes list of items for sale, recipes, trade events.
• Michael Foods, Inc. - A diversified food processor and food distributor with businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery products, specialty dairy products and refrigerated potato products.
• Molda - Specializes in manufacturing fruits, bakery fillings, mixes, and dried milk products. Located in Germany.
• Molise Farms - Produces baked goods, cheeses, biscuits, coffee, and liqueurs. Agnone, Italy.
• MSI Germany - Manufacturer of compressed emergency food rations, and supplier of basic relief items.
• Nestle USA - Manufactures baked goods, milk flavorings, soups, refrigerated pasta, beverages, juices, jams, baby food, frozen meals, coffee creamers, cat food and desserts.
• Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd. - Imports, exports and produces a line of asian food, beverages, restaurant and health and beauty products. Includes a variety of items, such as rice, flour, beans, beer, wine, dried seafoods, vegetables and vinegars. Has branches in the US, Canada, China and Japan.
• Rich's - Specializes in baked goods, desserts, barbecued meats, and Italian cuisine. Includes company background and news releases.
• San Miguel Corporation - Food, beverage and packaging company in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Includes company and investor information.
• Sara Lee Foods - Produces a variety of foods under a family of brand names. Includes company information, promotions, and recipes.
• Savoie's - Makers of Cajun smoked sausages and meats, rice dressing mix, roux, seafood pies and ready-made entrees.
• Seneca Foods Corp. - Produces canned, bottled and frozen food products, including vegetable products, apple products and grape products. (Nasdaq: SENEA).
• Tildenet, Ltd - UK. Manufacturers of polypropylene netting, and woven and nonwoven geotextiles for civil engineering, construction, fish farming and agriculture. Also, remote controlled pitch protection and covering systems.
• Tova Industries, Inc. - Manufacturer, packer and distributor of dry food products, such as potato products, seasonings, baking mixes, and soup bases. Page includes online catalog and list of divisions.
• Watersaver Company, Inc - USA. Manufacturers of geomembranes for landscaping, erosion control and groundwater protection applications, from polypropylene, polyvinylchloride and polyethylene. Access to technical data review and download area, upon registration.
• Web Tec, Inc - USA. Geotextiles and grids for drainage, erosion control, soil stabilization, retaining walls and barrier applications. Also, prefabricated drainage systems and cellular confinement products.
• Xtex, Inc - USA. Manufacturers of woven and knitted geotextiles and geogrids. Detailed product catalog. Technical information and specifications, and installation guide on PDF files.