This report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).
Establishments in this industry manufacture metal-framed windows (typically using purchased glass) and metal doors, sheet metal work and ornamental and architectural metal products. These products are primarily used in building construction, maintenance and repair.
The primary activities of firms in this industry are:
- Manufacturing architectural metal work
- Manufacturing metal doors
- Manufacturing metal windows and window frames
- Manufacturing ornamental metal work
- Manufacturing sheet metal