This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based 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 phonograph and styli needles--are classified in U.S. Industry 334419, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing;
• Manufacturing hypodermic and suture needles--are classified in U.S. Industry 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing;
• Manufacturing buttons, pins, buckles, and other fasteners made of precious metals or precious and semiprecious stones and gems--are classified in U.S. Industry 339911, Jewelry (including Precious Metal) Manufacturing.