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Subdivision

24 Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC)
Reference period
2006 (Revision 2.0)

This subdivision contains the following ANZSIC groups:

Group

241 Professional and Scientific Equipment Manufacturing

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

2411 Photographic, Optical and Ophthalmic Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing photographic equipment (except sensitised photographic film, paper, plates or chemicals), optical instruments or equipment, or ophthalmic equipment. Also included are units mainly engaged in grinding optical lenses.

Primary activities

  • Binocular manufacturing
  • Camera manufacturing
  • Contact lens manufacturing
  • Microscope manufacturing
  • Ophthalmic article manufacturing
  • Optical instrument or equipment manufacturing
  • Optical lens grinding
  • Spectacle frame manufacturing
  • Spectacle lens grinding
  • Sunglasses manufacturing
  • Telescope manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • manufacturing optical glasses or blanks for lenses are included in Class 2010 Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing sensitised photographic films, plates, papers or chemicals are included in Class 1891 Photographic Chemical Product Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing photocopying machines are included in Class 2421 Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing;
  • testing sight, diagnosing sight defects or dispensing spectacles or contact lenses are included in Class 8532 Optometry and Optical Dispensing; and
  • processing photographic films are included in Class 9532 Photographic Film Processing.
Class

2412 Medical and Surgical Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing medical, surgical or dental equipment, including dentures.

Primary activities

  • Artificial eye manufacturing
  • Artificial joint manufacturing
  • Artificial limb manufacturing
  • Dental amalgam manufacturing
  • Dental chair manufacturing (fitted with mechanical device)
  • Dental instrument or equipment manufacturing
  • Dental plaster or cement manufacturing
  • Denture manufacturing
  • Electromedical equipment manufacturing
  • First aid equipment manufacturing
  • Hearing aid manufacturing
  • Hypodermic needle or syringe manufacturing
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (medical) equipment manufacturing
  • Medical diagnostic apparatus manufacturing
  • Medical equipment manufacturing
  • Medical ultrasound equipment manufacturing
  • Orthotics (arch support) manufacturing
  • Pacemaker manufacturing
  • Respirator manufacturing
  • Surgical equipment manufacturing
  • Thermometer, medical, manufacturing
  • Veterinary instrument manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in manufacturing ophthalmic equipment are included in Class 2411 Photographic, Optical and Ophthalmic Equipment Manufacturing.

Class

2419 Other Professional and Scientific Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing navigational, measuring or other professional and scientific equipment not elsewhere classified such as control or meteorological or surveying equipment or instruments, or specialised parts for such equipment.

Primary activities

  • Clock manufacturing
  • Control equipment, electrical, manufacturing
  • Electricity and electric signal testing equipment manufacturing
  • Gas meter manufacturing
  • Global positioning system (GPS) equipment manufacturing
  • Laboratory analytic instrument manufacturing
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (except medical) equipment manufacturing
  • Measuring instrument manufacturing
  • Meteorological instrument manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Nautical instrument manufacturing
  • Navigational systems and equipment manufacturing
  • Optical fibre cable, uninsulated, manufacturing
  • Parking meter manufacturing
  • Professional and scientific equipment manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Radar systems and equipment manufacturing
  • Radio remote control equipment manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Signalling equipment, electrical, manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Sonar systems and equipment manufacturing
  • Surveying instrument manufacturing
  • Taxi meter manufacturing
  • Traffic signal, electrical, manufacturing
  • Watch manufacturing
  • Water meter manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • manufacturing photographic, optical or ophthalmic equipment are included in Class 2411 Photographic, Optical and Ophthalmic Equipment Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing equipment for measuring and testing communications signals are included in Class 2422 Communication Equipment Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing motor control switches and relays are included in Class 2439 Other Electrical Equipment Manufacturing; and
  • manufacturing insulated optical fibre cable are included in Class 2431 Electric Cable and Wire Manufacturing.
Group

242 Computer and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

2421 Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing computers, computer peripheral equipment or other electronic office equipment.

Primary activities

  • Calculator manufacturing
  • Cash register manufacturing
  • Computer manufacturing
  • Computer monitor manufacturing
  • Computer peripheral manufacturing
  • Computer printer manufacturing
  • Joystick manufacturing
  • Keyboard manufacturing
  • Laptop manufacturing
  • Office machine (electronic) manufacturing
  • Photocopying machine manufacturing
  • Typewriter (electronic) manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • maintaining or repairing computers are included in Class 9422 Electronic (except Domestic Appliance) and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance;
  • manufacturing digital telecommunications switches, local area network and wide area network communications equipment, such as bridges, routers and gateways; or internal or external computer modems; are included in Class 2422 Communication Equipment Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing electronic components for computers, such as sound, video, controller and network interface cards, and semiconductor equipment are included in Class 2429 Other Electronic Equipment Manufacturing; and
  • providing computer consultancy services are included in Class 7000 Computer System Design and Related Services.
Class

2422 Communication Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing electronic and/or studio equipment for television or radio broadcasting; data transmission equipment, such as routers or modems; or telecommunication (including telephone) data communication, receiver or transceiver equipment.

Primary activities

  • Cable television equipment manufacturing
  • Data transmission equipment (bridges, gateways, routers e.t.c.) manufacturing
  • Intercom equipment manufacturing
  • Modem manufacturing
  • Pager manufacturing
  • Radio broadcast studio equipment manufacturing
  • Radio transceiver manufacturing
  • Radio transmitter manufacturing
  • Remote monitoring alarm system equipment manufacturing
  • Telecommunication equipment manufacturing
  • Telephone equipment manufacturing
  • Telephone switching equipment manufacturing
  • Telephone, cellular, manufacturing
  • Television antenna or parts manufacturing
  • Television studio equipment manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • installing radio or television broadcasting equipment or telephone, telegraph or telex equipment are included in Class 3109 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction;
  • manufacturing audio or visual receivers such as televisions or radios, or sound reproducing and/or recording equipment, are included in Class 2429 Other Electronic Equipment Manufacturing; and
  • manufacturing alarm system equipment (except remote monitoring alarm systems) are included in Class 2429 Other Electronic Equipment Manufacturing.
Class

2429 Other Electronic Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing audio or visual receiving sets, sound reproducing and/or recording equipment, radio receiving sets (except radio transceivers or radio telegraphic or telephone receivers), television receiving sets, headphones, electronic equipment or components not elsewhere classified.

Primary activities

  • Amplifier, audio-frequency, manufacturing
  • Blank computer disc manufacturing
  • Blank video cassette manufacturing
  • Circuit board, printed (bare or loaded), manufacturing
  • Compact disc player manufacturing
  • Earphone manufacturing
  • Electronic circuit component manufacturing
  • Fire alarm apparatus manufacturing
  • Headphone manufacturing
  • Integrated circuit manufacturing
  • Loudspeaker manufacturing
  • Microphone manufacturing
  • Radio receiving set manufacturing
  • Record player manufacturing
  • Semi-conductor manufacturing
  • Sound recording equipment manufacturing
  • Sound reproducing equipment manufacturing
  • Tape recorder manufacturing
  • Television receiving set manufacturing
  • Transistor manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • manufacturing electronic scooters or wheelchairs are included in Class 2399 Other Transport Equipment Manufacturing n.e.c.;
  • manufacturing television antennae or parts are included in Class 2422 Communication Equipment Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing radio transceivers, radio telegraphic or telephonic receivers, radio or television broadcasting equipment (including studio apparatus n.e.c.), closed circuit television equipment or parts for radio, television or audio equipment are included in Class 2422 Communication Equipment Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing remote monitoring alarm system equipment or intercom equipment are included in Class 2422 Communication Equipment Manufacturing;
  • repairing record players, tape recorders, radio or television receivers are included in Class 9421 Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance; and
  • installing or repairing car radios or cassette players are included in Class 9411 Automotive Electrical Services.
Group

243 Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

2431 Electric Cable and Wire Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing cables, wires or strips capable of conducting electricity, including braided or insulated non-ferrous cables, wires or strips. Units mainly engaged in manufacturing optical fibre cables for data transmission, including telecommunications cables are also included.

Primary activities

  • Co-axial cable manufacturing
  • Fuse wire manufacturing
  • Non-ferrous cable, wire or strip manufacturing
  • Optical fibre cable, insulated, manufacturing
  • Telecommunications cable manufacturing
  • Wire or cable, electric, manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • manufacturing uninsulated optical fibre cable are included in Class 2419 Other Professional and Scientific Equipment Manufacturing; and
  • laying or installing electric or telephone cable or wire are included in Class 3232 Electrical Services.
Class

2432 Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing light bulbs, tubes or fittings (except automotive) or electric signs.

Primary activities

  • Bulb or tube, electric light, manufacturing
  • Element, electrical, manufacturing
  • Fittings, electric light, manufacturing (except automotive)
  • Flashlight bulb manufacturing
  • Lamp, infra-red or ultra-violet, manufacturing
  • Neon sign manufacturing
  • Sign, electric, manufacturing
  • Spotlight manufacturing (except automotive)

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • manufacturing automotive light fittings or automotive spotlights are included in Class 2313 Automotive Electrical Component Manufacturing; and
  • manufacturing lamp or light shades are included in the appropriate classes of Division C Manufacturing.
Class

2439 Other Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing batteries, electric motors, generators, electricity transmission or distribution equipment, switchgear, switchboards, transformers or other electrical machinery, equipment, supplies or components not elsewhere classified.

Primary activities

  • Battery manufacturing (including motor vehicles)
  • Brush, carbon, manufacturing
  • Distribution box or board, electricity, manufacturing
  • Dry cell battery manufacturing
  • Dynamo manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Electric motor manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Electric motor rewinding
  • Electrical equipment or machinery manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Furnace, electric, manufacturing (except space heaters)
  • Fuse or cut-out manufacturing
  • Generator manufacturing (except wind powered)
  • Magnet manufacturing
  • Soldering iron, electrical, manufacturing
  • Transformer manufacturing
  • Transmission equipment, electrical, manufacturing
  • Welding equipment, electrical, manufacturing
  • Wet cell battery manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • manufacturing windmills are included in Class 2461 Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing soldering or welding flux are included in Class 1899 Other Basic Chemical Product Manufacturing n.e.c.;
  • manufacturing automotive electrical parts (except batteries) are included in Class 2313 Automotive Electrical Component Manufacturing;
  • installing (on-site assembly) of heavy electrical machinery are included in Class 3109 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
Group

244 Domestic Appliance Manufacturing

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

2441 Whiteware Appliance Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing domestic electric, electronic or gas whiteware appliances. Whiteware includes domestic cooking, refrigeration, freezing or washing appliances. Also included are units mainly engaged in manufacturing food waste disposal units or barbecues.

Primary activities

  • Barbecue, solid fuel or gas, manufacturing
  • Clothes drier, domestic, manufacturing
  • Dishwasher, domestic, manufacturing
  • Food waste disposal unit, domestic, manufacturing
  • Freezer, domestic, manufacturing
  • Microwave oven, domestic, manufacturing
  • Ovens, domestic, manufacturing
  • Rangehood, domestic, manufacturing
  • Refrigerator compressor, domestic, manufacturing
  • Refrigerator, domestic, manufacturing
  • Stove, domestic, manufacturing
  • Washing machine, domestic, manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • manufacturing commercial or industrial fixed space heating, cooling or air conditioning equipment, or refrigeration equipment, are included in Class 2452 Fixed Space Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing commercial or industrial food processing machinery or other specialised machinery are included in Class 2469 Other Specialised Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing;
  • undertaking plumbing or electrical work arising from the installation of hot water systems or appliances; or installing household, industrial or commercial heating, refrigeration or air conditioning equipment are included in Division E Construction; and
  • repairing electrical appliances are included in Class 9421 Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance.
Class

2449 Other Domestic Appliance Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing electric, electronic or gas domestic appliances not elsewhere classified.

Primary activities

  • Air conditioner compressor, domestic, manufacturing
  • Air conditioner, domestic, manufacturing
  • Blanket, electric, manufacturing
  • Domestic appliance manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Electric toothbrush manufacturing
  • Fan, domestic electric, manufacturing
  • Gas heating appliance, domestic, manufacturing
  • Hair drier, domestic electric, manufacturing
  • Heater, domestic, manufacturing
  • Hot water system, domestic, manufacturing
  • Hot water urn, domestic, manufacturing
  • Kerosene heater, domestic, manufacturing
  • Kettle or jug, electric, manufacturing
  • Oil heater, domestic, manufacturing
  • Sewing machine, domestic, manufacturing
  • Space heater, domestic, manufacturing
  • Toaster, domestic electric, manufacturing
  • Vacuum cleaner, domestic, manufacturing
  • Water treatment equipment, domestic, manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • manufacturing cooking, cleaning, refrigeration, freezing or washing appliances intended for domestic use are included in Class 2441 Whiteware Appliance Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing fixed space heating, cooling or ventilation equipment or commercial or industrial refrigeration equipment are included in Class 2452 Fixed Space Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing industrial fans are included in Class 2499 Other Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing n.e.c.; and
  • manufacturing commercial food processing machinery, or other specialised machinery n.e.c., are included in Class 2469 Other Specialised Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing.
Group

245 Pump, Compressor, Heating and Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

2451 Pump and Compressor Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing air or gas compressors, pumps or pumping machinery (except refrigeration or air conditioning compressors or parts).

Primary activities

  • Air compressor manufacturing
  • Gas compressor manufacturing (except refrigeration or air conditioning compressors)
  • Hydraulic pump, fluid power, manufacturing
  • Petrol pump manufacturing
  • Pump manufacturing
  • Pumping equipment manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • manufacturing domestic refrigeration or air conditioning compressors are included in the appropriate classes of Group 244 Domestic Appliance Manufacturing;
  • repairing pumps and compressors are included in Class 9429 Other Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance; and
  • installing petrol pumps are included in Class 3299 Other Construction Services n.e.c.
Class

2452 Fixed Space Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing commercial or industrial fixed space heating, cooling and air conditioning equipment (except motor vehicle air conditioners) or specialised parts for such equipment. Also included are units mainly engaged in manufacturing commercial or industrial gas heating equipment, refrigerated display counter units or vending machines.

Primary activities

  • Air conditioning compressor or parts, commercial or industrial, manufacturing
  • Air conditioning equipment, commercial or industrial, manufacturing (except motor vehicles)
  • Beverage dispensing equipment (cooling) manufacturing
  • Coolroom refrigeration plant manufacturing
  • Refrigeration equipment, commercial or industrial, manufacturing
  • Solar water heating system, commercial or industrial, manufacturing
  • Space heating system, commercial or industrial, manufacturing
  • Vending machine, refrigerated, manufacturing
  • Water cooler, commercial or industrial, manufacturing
  • Water heater, commercial or industrial, manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • manufacturing cooking, cleaning, refrigeration, freezing or washing appliances intended for domestic use are included in Class 2441 Whiteware Appliance Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing domestic heating, including space heating, or air conditioning equipment are included in Class 2449 Other Domestic Appliance Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing motor vehicle air conditioners are included in Class 2313 Automotive Electrical Component Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing duct work for air conditioning or space heating equipment are included in Class 2240 Sheet Metal Product Manufacturing (except Metal Structural and Container Products); and
  • installing commercial or industrial space heating equipment or air conditioning equipment (including duct work) are included in Class 3233 Air Conditioning and Heating Services.
Group

246 Specialised Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

2461 Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing agricultural machinery or equipment, tractors for agricultural purposes (except crawler tractors), lawn mowers or specialised parts for such equipment.

Primary activities

  • Agricultural harvesting equipment manufacturing
  • Agricultural implement manufacturing (except garden tools)
  • Agricultural machinery or equipment manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Agricultural planting equipment manufacturing
  • Irrigation equipment manufacturing
  • Lawn mower manufacturing
  • Mowing equipment manufacturing
  • Tractor attachment, agricultural, manufacturing
  • Tractor, agricultural, manufacturing (except crawler tractors)
  • Windmill, agricultural, manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • repairing agricultural machinery and equipment are included in Class 9429 Other Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance;
  • manufacturing crawler tractors are included in Class 2462 Mining and Construction Machinery Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing garden tools are included in Class 2299 Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing n.e.c.; and
  • manufacturing pneumatic or power operated hand tools are included in Class 2463 Machine Tool and Parts Manufacturing.
Class

2462 Mining and Construction Machinery Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing construction, earthmoving or mining machinery and equipment, or specialised parts for such equipment. Also included are units mainly engaged in manufacturing crawler tractors and tractors for construction or earthmoving purposes.

Primary activities

  • Backhoe manufacturing
  • Concrete mixer manufacturing
  • Crawler tractor manufacturing
  • Crushing machinery manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Dozer, angle dozer, bulldozer manufacturing
  • Drilling machinery manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Earthmoving machinery manufacturing
  • Front-end loader manufacturing
  • Grader, road, manufacturing
  • Jack hammer manufacturing
  • Mining machinery manufacturing
  • Off-highway truck manufacturing
  • Pneumatic drill manufacturing (for construction work)
  • Roller, road, manufacturing
  • Tractor, construction or earthmoving, manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • repairing mining and construction machinery are included in Class 9429 Other Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance;
  • manufacturing agricultural tractors are included in Class 2461 Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing; and
  • manufacturing cranes, winches, hoists or hoisting equipment, or materials handling equipment n.e.c. are included in Class 2491 Lifting and Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing.
Class

2463 Machine Tool and Parts Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing woodworking or metalworking machinery or equipment, or specialised parts for such equipment. Also included are units mainly engaged in manufacturing pneumatic or power operated hand tools, dies or die sets.

Primary activities

  • Die, metalworking, manufacturing (hand or machine tool)
  • Drilling machinery, woodworking or metalworking, manufacturing
  • Drill, portable electric, manufacturing
  • Explosive powered tool manufacturing (except for construction work)
  • Forging machinery manufacturing
  • Foundry machinery manufacturing (except furnaces)
  • Hand tool, pneumatic or power operated, manufacturing
  • Lathe, woodworking or metal working, manufacturing
  • Machine tool attachment or parts manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Metal moulding machinery manufacturing
  • Metalworking machinery manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Milling machine, metalworking, manufacturing
  • Mould making machinery manufacturing
  • Pneumatic tool manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Power tool, pneumatic or power operated, manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Press, woodworking or metal working, manufacturing
  • Saw, power operated, manufacturing
  • Tyre matrix manufacturing
  • Welding or cutting equipment, gas, manufacturing
  • Woodworking machinery manufacturing n.e.c.

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • repairing machine tools are included in Class 9429 Other Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance;
  • manufacturing woodworking or metalworking hand tools (except pneumatic or power operated) are included in Class 2299 Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing n.e.c.; and
  • manufacturing electrical welding equipment are included in Class 2439 Other Electrical Equipment Manufacturing.
Class

2469 Other Specialised Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing specialised machinery and equipment not elsewhere classified or parts for such equipment not elsewhere classified.

Primary activities

  • Amusement machine manufacturing
  • Bakery machinery manufacturing
  • Bottling machine, food or drink, manufacturing
  • Can making or sealing machinery manufacturing (food or drink processing)
  • Canning machinery, food or drink, manufacturing
  • Carnival or fairground equipment, mechanical, manufacturing
  • Cement making machinery manufacturing
  • Chemical processing machinery manufacturing
  • Crushing machinery manufacturing (food processing)
  • Distilling equipment, beverage, manufacturing
  • Dry-cleaning machinery manufacturing
  • Filter manufacturing (food processing machinery)
  • Flour milling machinery manufacturing
  • Food packing machinery manufacturing
  • Food processing machinery, commercial, manufacturing
  • Ironing or pressing machinery, industrial, manufacturing
  • Juice extractor, fruit or vegetable, commercial, manufacturing
  • Knitting machine, industrial, manufacturing
  • Laundry machinery, industrial, manufacturing
  • Moulding machine manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Paper making machinery or equipment manufacturing
  • Printing machinery or equipment manufacturing
  • Sewing machine, industrial, manufacturing
  • Slicing machinery, food, manufacturing
  • Specialised machinery and equipment manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Textile working machinery manufacturing
  • Toaster, commercial electric, manufacturing
  • Tyre retreading or repairing machinery manufacturing
  • Vacuum cleaner, commercial, manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • repairing specialised machinery and equipment are included in Class 9429 Other Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance;
  • manufacturing domestic appliances are included in the appropriate classes in Group 244 Domestic Appliance Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing woodworking or metal working machinery or equipment are included in Class 2463 Machine Tool and Parts Manufacturing; and
  • manufacturing industrial machinery and equipment used in a wide range of industries are included in Class 2499 Other Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing n.e.c.
Group

249 Other Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

2491 Lifting and Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing forklift trucks, cranes, winches, hoists or hoisting equipment, conveyors or conveying systems, materials handling equipment not elsewhere classified, or specialised parts for such equipment. This class also includes units mainly engaged in manufacturing elevators, escalators or lifts, or in manufacturing tractors not elsewhere classified.

Primary activities

  • Capstan manufacturing (except for lathes)
  • Conveyor or conveying system manufacturing
  • Crane manufacturing
  • Derrick manufacturing
  • Elevator manufacturing
  • Escalator or escalator parts manufacturing
  • Forklift truck manufacturing
  • Hoist or hoisting equipment manufacturing (except clothes hoists)
  • Hydraulic lifting equipment and parts manufacturing
  • Jacking equipment manufacturing
  • Pneumatic conveyor system manufacturing
  • Robotic material handling equipment manufacturing
  • Staking machinery manufacturing
  • Tractor manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Winch manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • repairing lifting and material handling equipment are included in Class 9429 Other Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance;
  • manufacturing agricultural tractors are included in Class 2461 Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing crawler tractors are included in Class 2462 Mining and Construction Machinery Manufacturing;
  • the erection or installation (including on-site fabrication) of structural steel components for overhead cranes, conveyor systems or similar structures are included in Division E Construction.
  • installing elevators, escalators or lifts are included in Division E Construction.
Class

2499 Other Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing n.e.c.

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing machinery and equipment or parts for such equipment not elsewhere classified.

Primary activities

  • Bearing manufacturing
  • Diesel engine manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Engine, internal combustion, manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Fan, industrial, manufacturing
  • Filter, internal combustion engine, manufacturing
  • Furnace, industrial, manufacturing (except electric furnaces or space heaters)
  • Gas burner, industrial, manufacturing
  • Generator, gas, manufacturing
  • Hydraulic cylinder manufacturing
  • Machinery or equipment manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Marine engine manufacturing (except diesel inboard engines 37kW brake power and over)
  • Marine jet unit manufacturing
  • Oil burner, industrial, manufacturing
  • Outboard motor manufacturing
  • Oven, industrial, manufacturing (except electric)
  • Pressure gauge manufacturing
  • Press, mechanical, manual or hydraulic, manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Sporting machinery manufacturing n.e.c.
  • Vending machine manufacturing (except refrigerated)
  • Water treatment equipment, commercial, manufacturing
  • Weighing machinery manufacturing (except electronic)
  • Wire working machinery manufacturing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • repairing industrial machinery and equipment are included in Class 9429 Other Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance;
  • manufacturing motor vehicle engines (including diesel engines) are included in Class 2311 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing air conditioning, space heating or refrigeration equipment (including refrigerated vending machines) are included in Class 2452 Fixed Space Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing;
  • manufacturing electronic computers or electronic office or business machines are included in Class 2421 Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing; and
  • manufacturing appliances, including domestic appliances such as ovens, are included in the appropriate classes of Group 244 Domestic Appliance Manufacturing.