NAICS 332212 - Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonpowered hand and edge tools (except saws).
Industry trends:
The hand and edge tool manufacturing industry, classified under NAICS 332212, has been witnessing several qualitative trends shaping its current landscape and future outlook. One notable trend is the increasing integration of smart technologies and IoT (Internet of Things) in traditional tools. Manufacturers are innovating with sensors and smart functionalities to offer advanced products that improve efficiency and precision for end-users.
Furthermore, there is a rising emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly practices. Companies are investing in greener manufacturing processes and materials, such as recycled metals and energy-efficient production techniques, to reduce their environmental impact. This eco-conscious approach aligns with broader industry movements towards sustainability and attracts a growing segment of environmentally aware consumers.
Customization and ergonomic design are also gaining traction, driven by consumer demand for tools that cater to specific needs and reduce user fatigue. Manufacturers are focusing on creating more versatile and user-friendly products to meet the diverse requirements of both professional and DIY (do-it-yourself) markets.
Looking ahead, the industry is expected to continue evolving with these trends. The adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), will likely accelerate, offering new possibilities for tool design and production efficiency. Additionally, geopolitical factors and supply chain dynamics will play a crucial role in shaping the near-term future, with companies increasingly seeking to build more resilient and localized supply chains.
This industry is comprised of:
Agricultural handtools (e.g., hay forks, hoes, rakes, spades), nonpowered, manufacturing
Augers, nonpowered, manufacturing
Awls manufacturing
Axes manufacturing
Bearing pullers, handtools, manufacturing
Bits, edge tool, woodworking, manufacturing
Blow torches manufacturing
Calipers and dividers, machinists' precision tools, manufacturing
Can openers (except electric) manufacturing
Carpenter's handtools, nonelectric (except saws), manufacturing
Caulking guns, nonpowered, manufacturing
C-clamps manufacturing
Chisels manufacturing
Clippers for animal use, nonelectric, manufacturing
Coordinate and contour measuring machines, machinists' precision tools, manufacturing
Counterbores and countersinking bits, woodworking, manufacturing
Cutters, glass, manufacturing
Cutting dies (e.g., paper, leather, textile) manufacturing
Cutting dies (except metal cutting) manufacturing
Dial indicators, machinists' precision tools, manufacturing
Dies, cutting (except metal cutting), manufacturing
Dies, steel rule (except metal cutting), manufacturing
Dividers, machinists' precision tools, manufacturing
Drawknives manufacturing
Drill bits, woodworking, manufacturing
Drills, hand held, nonelectric, manufacturing
Edge tools, woodworking (e.g., augers, bits, countersinks), manufacturing
Engraver's handtools, nonpowered, manufacturing
Files, handheld, manufacturing
Fish wire (i.e., electrical wiring tool) manufacturing
Forks, handtools (e.g., garden, hay, manure), manufacturing
Gauge blocks, machinists' precision tools, manufacturing
Gauges, machinists' precision tools (except optical), manufacturing
Gear pullers, handtools, manufacturing
Gouges, woodworking, manufacturing
Grass mowing equipment, nonpowered lawn and garden, manufacturing
Guns, caulking, nonpowered, manufacturing
Hair clippers for animal use, nonelectric, manufacturing
Hammers, handtools, manufacturing
Handheld edge tools (except saws, scissors-type), nonelectric, manufacturing
Handtool metal blades (e.g., putty knives, scrapers, screw drivers) manufacturing
Handtools, machinists' precision, manufacturing
Handtools, motor vehicle mechanics', manufacturing
Hatchets manufacturing
Hedge shears and trimmers, nonelectric, manufacturing
Hoes, garden and mason's handtools, manufacturing
Hooks, handtools (e.g., baling, bush, grass, husking), manufacturing
Jacks (except hydraulic, pneumatic) manufacturing
Jeweler's handtools, nonelectric, manufacturing
Knives and bits for woodworking lathes, planers, and shapers manufacturing
Lawn edgers, nonpowered, manufacturing
Lawnmowers, nonpowered, manufacturing
Leaf skimmers and rakes, nonpowered swimming pool, manufacturing
Levels, carpenter's, manufacturing
Machetes manufacturing
Machine knives (except metal cutting) manufacturing
Machinists' precision measuring tools (except optical) manufacturing
Mallets (e.g., rubber, wood) manufacturing
Mason's handtools manufacturing
Mattocks (i.e., handtools) manufacturing
Mauls, metal, manufacturing
Measuring tools, machinist's (except optical), manufacturing
Mechanic's handtools, nonpowered, manufacturing
Micrometers, machinist's precision tools, manufacturing
Miter boxes manufacturing
Picks (i.e., handtools) manufacturing
Planes, handheld, nonpowered, manufacturing
Pliers, handtools, manufacturing
Plumbers' handtools, nonpowered, manufacturing
Post hole diggers, nonpowered, manufacturing
Precision tools, machinist's (except optical), manufacturing
Pruners manufacturing
Pry (i.e., crow) bars manufacturing
Punches (except paper), nonpowered handtool, manufacturing
Putty knives manufacturing
Rakes, nonpowered handtool, manufacturing
Rasps, handheld, manufacturing
Ratchets, nonpowered, manufacturing
Rulers, metal, manufacturing
Scoops, metal (except kitchen-type), manufacturing
Screw drivers, nonelectric, manufacturing
Screwjacks manufacturing
Scythes manufacturing
Shears, nonelectric, tool-type (e.g., garden, pruners, tinsnip), manufacturing
Shovels, handheld, manufacturing
Sickles manufacturing
Sledgehammers manufacturing
Sockets and socket sets manufacturing
Soldering guns and irons, handheld (including electric), manufacturing
Soldering iron tips and tiplets manufacturing
Spades and shovels, handheld, manufacturing
Squares, carpenters', metal, manufacturing
Stonecutters' handtools, nonpowered, manufacturing
Tape measures, metal, manufacturing
Tinners' snips manufacturing
Tools, hand, metal blade (e.g., putty knives, scrapers, screwdrivers)
Tools, handheld, nonpowered (except kitchen-type), manufacturing
Tools, woodworking edge (e.g., augers, bits, countersinks), manufacturing
Trimmers, hedge, nonelectric, manufacturing
Trowels manufacturing
Vises (except machine tool attachments) manufacturing
Wheel pullers, handtools, manufacturing
Wrenches, handtools, nonpowered, manufacturing
Yardsticks, metal, manufacturing
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