337215 - Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing

Introduction

If you're exploring manufacturing industries focused on retail, commercial, or institutional fixture production, NAICS code 337215 is a critical classification to understand. This code represents businesses specializing in the creation of showcases, partitions, shelving, and lockers—key components that facilitate display, storage, and organization across various sectors. Whether you're a contractor, supplier, or business owner, grasping the scope of NAICS 337215 can open doors to opportunities within the manufacturing sector.

What is NAICS Code 337215?

NAICS 337215, titled Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing, encompasses establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing a wide range of fixtures and furniture components such as:

• Showcases for retail displays
• Partitions for office or institutional use
• Shelving units for storage and display
• Lockers commonly used in schools, gyms, and workplaces

These products are often produced using wood, metal, or other materials and serve critical functions in organizing spaces effectively.

Sector and Typical Business Activities

NAICS code 337215 falls under the Manufacturing sector. Businesses under this classification contribute to the economy by producing essential fixtures utilized in retail, commercial, and institutional environments. Typical business activities include:

• Manufacturing retail display cases and store fixtures
• Production of metal and wood shelving units
• Locker manufacturing for educational and fitness facilities
• Fabrication of partitions, both freestanding and floor-attachment types
• Crafting furniture parts and frames, including chair seats and table tops

This sector supports a variety of industries by providing customized and standard display and storage solutions.

Size Standards and Eligibility

For government contracting and small business eligibility purposes, establishments classified under NAICS code 337215 typically have a size standard of 500 employees. This means companies with 500 or fewer employees can qualify as small businesses within this industry classification.

Examples of Businesses Under NAICS 337215

• Retail display case manufacturers that supply stores with custom or standard showcases.
• Metal shelving producers specializing in heavy-duty or modular storage units.
• Locker manufacturers catering to schools, gyms, and corporate facilities.
• Producers of cafeteria fixtures, postal service lock boxes, and telephone booths.

Detailed Code Descriptions and Activities

NAICS Code Detail	Description
Box spring frames manufacturing	Production of wooden or metal frames for mattresses
Cafeteria fixtures manufacturing	Manufacture of serving counters, trays, and related fixtures
Chair glides manufacturing	Manufacturing components that protect floors and aid chair movement
Chair seats for furniture manufacturing	Fabrication of wooden or upholstered chair seats
Counter units (except refrigerated) manufacturing	Producing service or sales counters without refrigeration
Countertops (except kitchen and bathroom), wood/plastic laminated on wood, manufacturing	Manufacturing laminated counter surfaces
Display cases and fixtures (except refrigerated) manufacturing	Creation of non-refrigerated glass or wood display cases
Fixtures, store display, manufacturing	Production of store fixtures such as racks and stands
Furniture frames and parts, metal, manufacturing	Manufacturing metal frames used in furniture
Furniture frames, wood, manufacturing	Wooden frames for various furniture types
Furniture parts, finished metal, manufacturing	Finished metal components for furniture assembly
Furniture parts, finished plastics, manufacturing	Plastic parts for furniture products
Furniture parts, finished wood, manufacturing	Finished wood elements for furniture
Lockers (except refrigerated) manufacturing	Manufacturing of storage lockers
Mail carrier cases and tables, wood, manufacturing	Wood cases and tables designed for mail handling
Partitions for floor attachment, prefabricated, manufacturing	Floor-mounted, prefabricated partition production
Partitions, freestanding, prefabricated, manufacturing	Prefabricated partitions not fixed to floors
Postal service lock boxes manufacturing	Manufacturing lock boxes used by postal services
Shelving (except wire) manufacturing	Production of wooden, metal, or plastic shelving
Showcases (except refrigerated) manufacturing	Production of showcase displays for retail and commercial use
Sleeper mechanisms, convertible bed, manufacturing	Producing mechanical parts that convert furniture into beds
Stands (except wire), merchandise display, manufacturing	Manufacturing stands for product display
Store display fixtures manufacturing	Production of various fixtures to aid retail merchandising
Table tops, wood, manufacturing	Manufacturing wood surfaces used as table tops
Telephone booths manufacturing	Production of freestanding or wall-mounted telephone booths

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What materials are used in products under NAICS 337215?

Products are commonly made from wood, metal, plastics, and laminated materials. These materials provide durability and aesthetic appeal to fixtures used in various settings.

What types of businesses fall under this NAICS code?

Typical businesses include manufacturers of retail display cases, store shelving and partitions, and lockers for educational and commercial use.

Can companies with more than 500 employees qualify as small businesses under this code?

No. The size standard limits eligibility for small business classification to companies with 500 or fewer employees.

Is NAICS 337215 limited to only retail-related manufacturing?

No. While many products are used in retail, this code also includes manufacturing for institutional and commercial sectors, such as schools, post offices, and office environments.

Where are these manufactured products commonly used?

These products are widely used in retail stores, commercial offices, schools, gyms, cafeterias, postal facilities, and other institutional environments.

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By understanding NAICS code 337215: Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing, you can better identify business opportunities, streamline contract bidding processes, and align your services with the needs of retail, commercial, and institutional clients. This industry plays a vital role in furnishing the spaces where we work, shop, and learn, making it an essential part of the manufacturing landscape.