This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fasteners, buttons, needles, pins, and buckles (except precious metals or precious and semiprecious stones and gems).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Manufacturing buttons, pins, and buckles made of precious metals or precious and semiprecious stones and gems--are classified in U.S. Industry 339911, Jewelry (except Costume) Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing hypodermic and suture needles--are classified in U.S. Industry 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing; and
  • Manufacturing phonograph and styli needles--are classified in U.S. Industry 334419, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing.