This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing prepress (e.g., platemaking, typesetting) and postpress services (e.g., book binding) in support of printing activities.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Engraving of the type done on metal--are classified in Industry 33281, Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities;
  • Manufacturing photosensitive plates for printing--are classified in Industry 32599, All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing blank plates for printing--are classified in Industry 33329, Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing; and
  • Printing books or printing and binding books--are classified in Industry 32311, Printing.