25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
This division includes the manufacture of "pure" metal products (such as parts, containers and structures), usually with a static, immovable function, as opposed to the following divisions 26-30, which cover the manufacture of combinations or assemblies of such metal products (sometimes with other materials) into more complex units that, unless they are purely electrical, electronic or optical, work with moving parts. This division excludes: - specialised repair and maintenance activities, see 33.1 - specialised installation of manufactured goods produced in this division in buildings, such as central heating boilers, see 43.22
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Subcategories of 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
- 25.1Manufacture of structural metal products, tanks, reservoirs and steam generators
This group includes the manufacture of structural metal products (such as metal frameworks or parts for construction).
- 25.2Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
This group includes the manufacture of tanks, central heating radiators and boilers.
- 25.3Manufacture of structural metal products, tanks, reservoirs and steam generators
This group includes the manufacture of steam generators.
- 25.4Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
This class includes: - manufacture of heavy weapons (artillery, mobile guns, rocket launchers, torpedo tubes, heavy machine guns) - manufacture of small arms (revolvers, shotguns, light machine guns) - manufacture of air or gas guns and pistols - manufacture of war ammunition This class excludes: - manufacture of percussion caps, detonators or signalling flares, see 20.51 - manufacture of cutlasses, swords, bayonets etc., see 25.71 - manufacture of armoured vehicles for the transport of banknotes or valuables, see 29.10 - manufacture of space vehicles, see 30.30 - manufacture of tanks and other fighting vehicles, see 30.40
- 25.5Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities
This group includes general activities for the treatment of metal, such as forging or pressing, which are typically carried out on a fee or contract basis.
- 25.6Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities
This group includes general activities for the treatment of metal, such as plating, coating, engraving, boring, polishing, welding etc., which are typically carried out on a fee or contract basis.
- 25.7Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities
This group includes the manufacture of cutlery; metal hand tools and general hardware.
- 25.9Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities
This group includes the manufacture of a variety of metal products, such as cans and buckets; nails, bolts and nuts; metal household articles; metal fixtures; ships propellers and anchors; assembled railway track fixtures etc. for a variety of household and industrial uses.
Other NK codes under 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
- 10Manufacture of food products
- 11Manufacture of beverages
- 12Manufacture of tobacco products
- 13Manufacture of textiles
- 14Manufacture of wearing apparel
- 15Manufacture of leather and related products
- 16Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
- 17Manufacture of paper and paper products
- 18Printing and reproduction of recorded media
- 19Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
- 20Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
- 21Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
- 22Manufacture of rubber and plastics products
- 23Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
- 24Manufacture of basic metals
- 26Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
- 27Manufacture of electrical equipment
- 28Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
- 29Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
- 30Manufacture of other transport equipment
- 31Manufacture of furniture
- 32Other manufacturing
- 33Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
Frequently asked questions
- What is NK 25?
- NK 25 is "Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment". This division includes the manufacture of "pure" metal products (such as parts, containers and structures), usually with a static, immovable function, as opposed to the following divisions 26-30, which cover the manufacture of combinations or assemblies of such metal products (sometimes with other materials) into more complex units that, unless they are purely electrical, electronic or optical, work with moving parts. This division excludes: - specialised repair and maintenance activities, see 33.1 - specialised installation of manufactured goods produced in this division in buildings, such as central heating boilers, see 43.22
- What does NK 25 include?
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment contains 8 direct subcategories: 25.1 Manufacture of structural metal products, tanks, reservoirs and steam generators; 25.2 Manufacture of weapons and ammunition; 25.3 Manufacture of structural metal products, tanks, reservoirs and steam generators; 25.4 Manufacture of weapons and ammunition; 25.5 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities; 25.6 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities; and more.
- How does NK 25 map to other classification systems?
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment has equivalents in NACE Rev 2 (25). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NK and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 25?
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment sits under 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment in the NK hierarchy.
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