18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media
This division includes printing of products, such as newspapers, books, periodicals, business forms, greeting cards, and other materials, and associated support activities, such as bookbinding, plate-making services, and data imaging. The support activities included here are an integral part of the printing industry, and a product (a printing plate, a bound book, or a computer disk or file) that is an integral part of the printing industry is almost always provided by these operations. Processes used in printing include a variety of methods for transferring an image from a plate, screen or computer file to a medium, such as paper, plastics, metal, textile articles, or wood. The most prominent of these methods entails the transfer of the image from a plate or screen to the medium through lithographic, gravure, screen or flexographic printing. Often a computer file is used to directly ''drive'' the printing mechanism to create the image or electrostatic and other types of equipment (digital or non-impact printing). Though printing and publishing can be carried out by the same unit (a newspaper, for example), it is less and less the case that these distinct activities are carried out in the same physical location. This division excludes publishing activities (see section J).
Where 18 sits in the SN 2007 hierarchy
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Subcategories of 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media
- 18.1Printing and service activities related to printing
This group includes printing of products, such as newspapers, books, periodicals, business forms, greeting cards, and other materials, and associated support activities, such as bookbinding, plate-making services, and data imaging. Printing can be done using various techniques and on different materials.
- 18.2Reproduction of recorded media
This class includes: - reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music or other sound recordings - reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures and other video recordings - reproduction from master copies of software and data on discs and tapes This class excludes: - reproduction of printed matter, see 18.11, 18.12 - publishing of software, see 58.2 - production and distribution of motion pictures, video tapes and movies on DVD or similar media, see 59.11, 59.12, 59.13 - reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, see 59.12 - production of master copies for records or audio material, see 59.20
Other SN 2007 codes under 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media
- 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
- 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
- 25Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
- 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 SN 2007 18?
- SN 2007 18 is "Printing and reproduction of recorded media". This division includes printing of products, such as newspapers, books, periodicals, business forms, greeting cards, and other materials, and associated support activities, such as bookbinding, plate-making services, and data imaging. The support activities included here are an integral part of the printing industry, and a product (a printing plate, a bound book, or a computer disk or file) that is an integral part of the printing industry is almost always provided by these operations. Processes used in printing include a variety of methods for transferring an image from a plate, screen or computer file to a medium, such as paper, plastics, metal, textile articles, or wood. The most prominent of these methods entails the transfer of the image from a plate or screen to the medium through lithographic, gravure, screen or flexographic printing. Often a computer file is used to directly ''drive'' the printing mechanism to create the image or electrostatic and other types of equipment (digital or non-impact printing). Though printing and publishing can be carried out by the same unit (a newspaper, for example), it is less and less the case that these distinct activities are carried out in the same physical location. This division excludes publishing activities (see section J).
- What does SN 2007 18 include?
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media contains 2 direct subcategories: 18.1 Printing and service activities related to printing; 18.2 Reproduction of recorded media.
- How does SN 2007 18 map to other classification systems?
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media has equivalents in NACE Rev 2 (18). These crosswalks let you translate this code between SN 2007 and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 18?
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media sits under 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media in the SN 2007 hierarchy.
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