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Division: D - Manufacturing

US-SIC Code 3398 - Metal Heat Treating

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in heat treating of metal for the trade.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 3398 - Metal Heat Treating are:

  • Annealing of metal for the trade
  • Brazing (hardening) metal for the trade
  • Burning metal for the trade
  • Hardening of metal for the trade
  • Heat treating of metal for the trade
  • Shot peening-treating steel to reduce fatigue
  • Stainless steel, brazing (hardening) for the trade
  • Tempering of metal for the trade

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Metal Plating & Treating in the US (33281)

Revenue 2025

$34.8bn

Growth 2025

0.42%

Key Trends

  • Falling zinc prices will likely lessen purchase costs

  • Downstream demand is heavily driven by manufacturing and construction industries

    • Rising interest rates are likely to hamper construction and manufacturing projects

    Products and Services

    US-SIC Hierarchy 3398 - Metal Heat Treating

    US-SIC Code 3398 - Metal Heat Treating sits in the 2-digit Metal Heat Treating sector. US SIC codes can be 2 to 8 digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be.

    Division: D

    Division Title: Manufacturing

    2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits

    Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 3398 - Metal Heat Treating

    For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 3398 - Metal Heat Treating. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

    6 Digit SIC Codes

    • 339801 Heat treating metal (manufacturers)
    • 339802 Shot peening (manufacturers)
    • 339803 Lead burning (manufacturers)

    8 Digit SIC Codes

    • 33980000 Metal heat treating
    • 33989900 Metal heat treating, nec
    • 33989901 Annealing of metal
    • 33989902 Brazing (hardening) of metal
    • 33989903 Metal burning
    • 33989904 Shot peening (treating steel to reduce fatigue)
    • 33989905 Tempering of metal

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    Division US-SIC Code Sector title
    A 01-09 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
    B 10-14 Mining
    C 15-17 Construction
    D 20-39 Manufacturing
    E 40-49 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services
    F 50-51 Wholesale Trade
    G 52-59 Retail Trade
    H 60-67 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
    I 70-89 Services
    J 90-99 Public Administration

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