SIC 3643 Current-Carrying Wiring Devices

Encyclopedia of American Industries | 2005 | Copyright

SIC 3643
CURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES

The current-carrying wiring devices industry is comprised of establishments principally engaged in manufacturing current-carrying wiring devices, primarily interior electrical components used to connect equipment to a power source.

The industry is divided into six major categories: switches, wire connectors, convenience and power outlets, lamp holders, metal contacts, and other devices such as plug caps and connector bodies. Miscellaneous products encompass items such as trolley line materials, lightning protectors, and fluorescent starters.

NAICS Code(s)

335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing)

Industry Snapshot

While total sales fell steadily in the early 2000s—from $5.4 billion in 2000 to $4.9 billion in 2002—there remained bright spots on the horizon for manufacturers of current-carrying wiring devices. A rebounding U.S. economy was expected to generate renewed construction of both residential and commercial buildings, a sector to which...

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