NIC 2593—Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and general hardware

Where 2593 sits

1. C Manufacturing
2. 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
3. 259 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities
4. 2593 Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and general hardware

Contains 5 narrower codes

• 259301 Manufacture of cutlery and other kitchenware and household articles such as knives, forks, spoons, and similar items
• 259302 Manufacture of hand tools (non-power-driven) for agricultural/ horticulture/ forestry
• 259303 Manufacture of hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, press tools, blacksmiths' tools, hammers, drills, punches, milling cutters and similar items.
• 259304 Manufacture of padlocks, locks, keys, hinges and the like, hardware for buildings, furniture, vehicles and similar items
• 259399 Manufacture of other general hardware n.e.c. (saws and sawblades, including circular sawblades and chainsaw blades, moulding boxes, vices, clamps and similar items)

What 2593 includes

• For details on Industry Class 2593, refer to the industry descriptions under its subcategories

What 2593 excludes

• Manufacture of hollowware (pots, kettles etc.), dinnerware (bowls, platters etc.) or flatware (plates, saucers etc.), see 2599
• Manufacture of power-driven hand tools, see 2818
• Manufacture of ingot moulds, see 2823
• Manufacture of cutlery of precious metal, see 3211

2593 in other systems