333241 — Food Product Machinery Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing food and beverage manufacturing-type machinery and equipment, such as dairy product plant machinery and equipment (e.g., homogenizers, pasteurizers, ice cream freezers), bakery machinery and equipment (e.g., dough mixers, bake ovens, pastry rolling machines), meat and poultry processing and preparation machinery, and other commercial food products machinery (e.g., slicers, choppers, and mixers) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing food and beverage packaging machinery--are classified in U.S. Industry 333993, Packaging
- Machinery Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing commercial and industrial refrigeration and freezer equipment--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 333415, Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial
- Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing commercial-type cooking and food warming equipment--are classified in Industry 333310,
- Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 3556 - Food Products Machinery (via SIC1987:3556→NAICS1997:333294→2002:333294→2007:333294→2012:333241→2017:333241→2022:333241)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 3230 — Tools and Attachments for Woodworking Machinery
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 333241 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 333241 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Food Product Machinery Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 333241? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 500 employees for NAICS code 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 333241? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3556 - Food Products Machinery.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 333241:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 333241 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.