Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment. Establishments in this industry either sharpen/install commercial and industrial machinery blades and saws or provide welding (e.g., automotive, general) repair services; or repair agricultural and other heavy and industrial machinery and equipment (e.g., forklifts and other material handling equipment, machine tools, commercial refrigeration equipment, construction equipment, and mining machinery).
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Other Services (except Public Administration) sector comprises establishments engaged in providing services not specifically provided for elsewhere in the classification system. Establishments in this sector are primarily engaged in activities such as equipment and machinery repairing, promoting or administering religious activities, grantmaking, advocacy, and providing drycleaning and laundry services, personal care services, death care services, pet care (except veterinary) services, photofinishing services, temporary parking services, and dating services. Private households that engage in employing workers on or about the premises in activities primarily concerned with the operation of the household are included in this sector. Excluded from this sector are establishments primarily engaged in retailing new equipment and also performing repairs and general maintenance on equipment. These establishments are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade. |
| 811 | Repair and Maintenance 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Repair and Maintenance subsector restore machinery, equipment, and other products to working order. These establishments also typically provide general or routine maintenance (i.e., servicing) on such products to ensure they work efficiently and to prevent breakdown and unnecessary repairs. The NAICS structure for this subsector brings together most types of repair and maintenance establishments and categorizes them based on production processes (i.e., on the type of repair and maintenance activity performed, and the necessary skills, expertise, and processes that are found in different repair and maintenance establishments). This NAICS classification does not delineate between repair services provided to businesses versus those that serve households. Although some industries primarily serve either businesses or households, separation by class of customer is limited by the fact that many establishments serve both. Establishments repairing computers and consumer electronics products are two examples of such overlap. The Repair and Maintenance subsector does not include all establishments that do repair and maintenance. For example, a substantial amount of repair is done by establishments that also manufacture machinery, equipment, and other goods. These establishments are included in the Manufacturing sector in NAICS. In addition, repair of transportation equipment is often provided by or based at transportation facilities, such as airports and seaports, and these activities are included in the Transportation and Warehousing sector. A particularly unique situation exists with repair of buildings. Plumbing, electrical installation and repair, painting and decorating, and other construction-related establishments are often involved in performing installation or other work on new construction as well as providing repair services on existing structures. While some specialize in repair, it is difficult to distinguish between the two types and all are included in the Construction sector. Excluded from this subsector are establishments primarily engaged in rebuilding or remanufacturing machinery and equipment. These are classified in Sector 31-33, Manufacturing. Also excluded are retail establishments that provide after-sale services and repair. These are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade. |
| 8113 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance 4-digit industry group | Industries in the Repair and Maintenance subsector restore machinery, equipment, and other products to working order. These establishments also typically provide general or routine maintenance (i.e., servicing) on such products to ensure they work efficiently and to prevent breakdown and unnecessary repairs. The NAICS structure for this subsector brings together most types of repair and maintenance establishments and categorizes them based on production processes (i.e., on the type of repair and maintenance activity performed, and the necessary skills, expertise, and processes that are found in different repair and maintenance establishments). This NAICS classification does not delineate between repair services provided to businesses versus those that serve households. Although some industries primarily serve either businesses or households, separation by class of customer is limited by the fact that many establishments serve both. Establishments repairing computers and consumer electronics products are two examples of such overlap. The Repair and Maintenance subsector does not include all establishments that do repair and maintenance. For example, a substantial amount of repair is done by establishments that also manufacture machinery, equipment, and other goods. These establishments are included in the Manufacturing sector in NAICS. In addition, repair of transportation equipment is often provided by or based at transportation facilities, such as airports and seaports, and these activities are included in the Transportation and Warehousing sector. A particularly unique situation exists with repair of buildings. Plumbing, electrical installation and repair, painting and decorating, and other construction-related establishments are often involved in performing installation or other work on new construction as well as providing repair services on existing structures. While some specialize in repair, it is difficult to distinguish between the two types and all are included in the Construction sector. Excluded from this subsector are establishments primarily engaged in rebuilding or remanufacturing machinery and equipment. These are classified in Sector 31-33, Manufacturing. Also excluded are retail establishments that provide after-sale services and repair. These are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade. |
| 81131 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 811310. |
| 811310 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance 6-digit U.S. detail | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment. Establishments in this industry either sharpen/install commercial and industrial machinery blades and saws or provide welding (e.g., automotive, general) repair services; or repair agricultural and other heavy and industrial machinery and equipment (e.g., forklifts and other material handling equipment, machine tools, commercial refrigeration equipment, construction equipment, and mining machinery). |
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Classification References
- 01Automotive repair (except welding) and maintenance--are classified in Industry Group 8111, Automotive Repair and Maintenance;
- 02Repairing and maintaining electronic and precision equipment--are classified in Industry 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance;
- 03Oil well rig building, repairing, and dismantling, on a contract basis--are classified in U.S. Industry 213112, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations;
- 04On-site welding for building foundations and structures--are classified in Industry 238190, Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors;
- 05Oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction and repair--are classified in Industry 237120, Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction;
- 06Repairing and servicing aircraft--are classified in Industry 488190, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation;
- 07Converting, rebuilding, and overhauling aircraft--are classified in Industry 33641, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing;
- 08Repairing and servicing railroad cars and engines--are classified in Industry 488210, Support Activities for Rail Transportation;
- 09Rebuilding or remanufacturing railroad engines and cars--are classified in Industry 336510, Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing;
- 10Repairing and overhauling ships at floating drydocks--are classified in Industry 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation;
- 11Repairing and overhauling ships at shipyards--are classified in U.S. Industry 336611, Ship Building and Repairing;
- 12Rewinding armatures or rebuilding electric motors on a factory basis--are classified in U.S. Industry 335312, Motor and Generator Manufacturing; and
- 13Repairing and maintaining home and garden equipment (e.g., sharpening or installing blades and saws)--are classified in U.S. Industry 811411, Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
Index Items
Agricultural machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services
Armature rewinding services (except on an assembly line or factory basis)
Blade sharpening, commercial and industrial machinery and equipment
Cargo container repair and maintenance services
Coil rewinding (except on an assembly line or factory basis)
Commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance services
Commercial gaming machine repair and maintenance services
Commercial refrigeration equipment repair and maintenance services
Construction machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services
Electric motor repair and maintenance services, commercial or industrial
Electrical generating and transmission equipment repair and maintenance services
Engine repair (except automotive, small engine)
Farm machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services
Fire extinguisher repair and maintenance, without installation
Food machinery repair and maintenance services
Forestry machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services
Forklift repair and maintenance services
Foundry machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services
Freezer, commercial, repair and maintenance services
Heavy machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services
Hydraulic equipment repair and maintenance services
Industrial equipment and machinery repair and maintenance services
Industrial truck (e.g., forklifts) repair and maintenance services
Machine tools repair and maintenance services
Material handling equipment repair and maintenance services
Mechanical power transmission equipment repair and maintenance services
Mining machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services
Motor repair and maintenance services, commercial or industrial
Oil and gas field machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services
Paper making machinery repair and maintenance services
Printing trade machinery repair and maintenance services
Reconditioning shipping barrels and drums
Refrigeration equipment repair and maintenance services, industrial and commercial-type
Restaurant fryer equipment cleaning services
Rewinding armatures (except on an assembly line or factory basis)
Service machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services
Textile machinery repair and maintenance services
Tractor, farm or construction equipment repair and maintenance services
Truck refrigeration repair and maintenance services
Waterless fire suppression system repair and maintenance, without installation
Welding repair services (e.g., automotive, general)
How Item Can Help
Optimizes spare parts inventory and tracks equipment locations to minimize downtime during repairs and maintenance operations.
Analyzes historical repair data to predict equipment failures and enable proactive maintenance scheduling.
Coordinates the delivery of critical parts and machinery to remote industrial sites while tracking real-time status.
External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 811310.
National Association of Machine Builders
The leading trade association for machine tool and automation companies, representing firms in the repair and maintenance sector.
Small Business Administration
A US government resource providing data, guidelines, and support for small businesses operating in commercial and industrial equipment repair.
A professional directory containing profiles, job listings, and resources for companies specializing in non-automotive, non-electronic equipment maintenance.
