Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing industrial rubber goods, rubberized fabrics, and vulcanized rubber clothing, and miscellaneous rubber specialties and sundries, not elsewhere classified. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in reclaiming rubber and rubber articles. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of scrap rubber are classified in Wholesale Trade, Industry 5093. Establishments primarily engaged in rebuilding and retreading tires are classified in Services, Industry 7534; those manufacturing rubberized clothing from purchased materials are classified in Industry 2385; and those manufacturing gaskets and packing are Classified in Industry 3053.
The NAICS 3069 category, covering Fabricated Rubber Products (Not Elsewhere Classified), has been seeing several qualitative trends influenced by various factors, including technological advancements, environmental concerns, and shifting consumer preferences.
There is a notable trend towards sustainability within the industry. Manufacturers are increasingly using eco-friendly materials and implementing greener production processes. This shift is driven by both regulatory pressures and consumer demand for environmentally responsible products. Recycled rubber and bio-based materials are becoming more common, which could potentially lead to cost efficiencies and new product innovations.
Technological advancements are also playing a critical role in shaping the industry. The integration of smart technology and IoT (Internet of Things) is becoming more prevalent in production processes, leading to better efficiency and product quality. Advanced manufacturing techniques, like 3D printing and automation, are enhancing the capabilities and customization options available to producers.
Global supply chain disruptions have forced companies to rethink their sourcing strategies and consider more localized production to mitigate risks. This trend is likely to continue, with businesses looking to create more resilient and agile supply chains.
In the near future, we can forecast continuous growth in the adoption of sustainable practices and advanced technologies. Additionally, the evolving regulatory landscape, particularly concerning environmental regulations, will shape product development and material usage. The industry is expected to see moderate growth as it adapts to these changing conditions, with opportunities arising in niche markets and through innovative product offerings.
Acid bottles, rubber
Air supported rubber structures
Aprons, vulcanized rubber and rubberized fabric-mitse
Bags, rubber or rubberized fabric
Balloons advertising and toy: rubber
Balloons metal foil laminated with rubber
Balls, rubber: except athletic equipment
Bath sprays, rubber
Bathing caps and suits, rubber-mitse
Battery boxes, jars, and parts: hard rubber
Bibs, vulcanized rubber and rubberized fabric-mitse
Bottles, rubber
Boxes, hard rubber
Brake lining, rubber
Brushes, rubber
Bulbs for medicine droppers, syringes, atomizers, and sprays: rubber
Bushings, rubber
Capes, vulcanized rubber and rubberized fabric-mitse
Caps, rubber-mitse
Castings, rubber
Chlorinated rubbers, natural
Cloaks, vulcanized rubber and rubberized fabric-mitse
Clothing, vulcanized rubber and rubberized fabric-mitse
Combs, hard rubber
Culture cups, rubber
Custom compounding of rubber materials
Cyclo rubbers, natural
Diaphragms, rubber: separate and in kits
Dress shields, vulcanized rubber and rubberized fabric-mitse
Druggists' sundries, rubber
Erasers: rubber, or rubber and abrasive combined
Fabrics, rubberized
Film, rubber
Finger cots, rubber
Flooring, rubber: tile or sheet
Foam rubber
Fountain syringes, rubber
Friction tape, rubber
Fuel cells, rubber
Fuel tanks, collapsible: rubberized fabric
Funnels, rubber
Gloves: e.g., surgeons', electricians', household-rubber
Grips and handles, rubber
Grommets, rubber
Gutta percha compounds
Hair curlers, rubber
Hairpins, rubber
Handles, rubber
Hard rubber products
Hard surface floor coverings: rubber
Heels, boot and shoe: rubber, composition, and fiber
Jar rings, rubber
Laboratory sundries: e.g., cases, covers, funnels, cups, bottles-rubber
Latex, foamed
Life jackets: inflatable rubberized fabric
Life rafts, rubber
Liner strips, rubber
Linings, vulcanizable elastomeric: rubber
Mallets, rubber
Mats and matting: e.g., bath, door-rubber
Mattress protectors, rubber
Mattresses, pneumatic: fabric coated with rubber
Medical sundries, rubber
Mittens, rubber
Mouthpieces for pipes and cigarette holders, rubber
Nipples, rubber
Orthopedic sundries, molded rubber
Pacifiers, rubber
Pads, kneeling: rubber
Pants, baby: vulcanized rubber and rubberized fabric-mitse
Pillows, sponge rubber
Pipe stems and bits, tobacco: hard rubber
Platens, except printers': solid or covered rubber
Plumbers' rubber goods
Pontoons, rubber
Printers' blankets, rubber
Printers' rolls rubber
Prophylactics rubber
Pump sleeves, rubber
Reclaimed rubber (reworked by manufacturing processes)
Rods, hard rubber
Roll coverings: rubber for papermill; industrial, steel mills, printers'
Roller covers, printers': rubber
Rolls, solid or covered rubber
Roofing, single ply membrane: rubber
Rubber heels, soles, and soling strips
Rubber-covered motor mounting rings (rubber bonded)
Rubberbands
Rug backing compounds, latex
Separators, battery: rubber
Sheeting, rubber or rubberized fabric
Sheets, hard rubber
Sleeves, pump: rubber
Soles, boot and shoe: rubber, composition, and fiber
Soling strips, boot and shoe: rubber, composition, and fiber
Spatulas, rubber
Sponge rubber and sponge rubber products
Stair treads, rubber
Stationers' sundries, rubber
Stoppers, rubber
Tape, pressure sensitive (including friction), rubber
Teething rings, rubber
Thermometer cases, rubber
Thread, rubber: except fabric covered
Tile, rubber
Top lift sheets, rubber
Top roll covering, for textile mill machinery: rubber
Toys, rubber: except dolls
Trays, rubber
Tubing, rubber: except extruded and lathe-cut
Type, rubber
Urinals, rubber
Valves, hard rubber
Wainscoting, rubber
Wallcoverings, rubber
Water bottles, rubber
Weather strip, sponge rubber
Wet suits, rubber
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