Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics
Primary metal manufacturing - 331
Definition
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in: smelting and refining ferrous and non-ferrous metals from ore, pig or scrap in blast or electric furnaces. Metal alloys are made with the introduction of other chemical elements. The output of smelting and refining, usually in ingot form, is used in rolling and drawing operations to produce sheet, strip, bars, rods and wire, and in molten form to produce castings and other basic metal products.
Exclusions
Establishments primarily engaged in:
manufacturing metal forgings or stampings (332, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing).
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Establishments
0-99 Employees
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