NAICS 324121 - Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing

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What is NAICS 324121

NAICS code 324121 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing asphalt and tar paving mixtures and blocks using purchased asphaltic materials. This sector includes companies that produce various types of paving materials essential for road construction, maintenance, and repair. Businesses operating under this code supply asphalt paving mixtures that are used in highways, streets, airport runways, parking lots, and other infrastructure projects. Government agencies often contract these services to ensure durable and high-quality paving solutions for public infrastructure, supporting transportation safety and efficiency. The industry plays a critical role in infrastructure development and maintenance, providing essential materials that contribute to the longevity and performance of paved surfaces.

Industry Classification for NAICS 324121

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing asphalt and tar paving mixtures and blocks from purchased asphaltic materials.

Breakdown for NAICS 324121

  • Manufacture of asphalt and tar paving mixtures using purchased asphaltic materials.
  • Production of paving blocks used for road and infrastructure projects.
  • Supplies materials for highways, streets, airports, and municipal paving needs.
  • Industry includes small to medium-sized manufacturing facilities.
  • Contracts often support both new construction and maintenance projects.
  • Environmental compliance and material testing are critical components.

Included Activities for NAICS 324121

  • Mixing asphalt and tar with aggregates to produce paving mixtures.
  • Manufacturing asphalt blocks for paving applications.
  • Quality testing and certification of asphalt mixture products.
  • Packaging and shipping asphalt paving materials to project sites.
  • Recycling reclaimed asphalt pavement for reuse in mixtures.
  • Providing technical specifications and support to government clients.
  • Ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.
  • Coordinating with contractors and DOT officials on delivery schedules.

Business Types for NAICS 324121

  • Asphalt paving mixture manufacturers
  • Construction material suppliers
  • Industrial block manufacturers
  • Small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises
  • Specialized asphalt recycling companies

Subcategories for NAICS 324121

  • Asphalt paving blocks made from purchased asphaltic materials
  • Asphalt paving mixtures made from purchased asphaltic materials
  • Asphalt road compounds made from purchased asphaltic materials
  • Blocks, asphalt paving, made from purchased asphaltic materials
  • Coal tar paving materials made from purchased coal tar
  • Paving blocks and mixtures made from purchased asphaltic materials
  • Tar and asphalt paving mixtures made from purchased asphaltic materials

Government Buyers for NAICS 324121

Federal, state, and local government agencies are the primary buyers of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks. Departments of transportation, public works, municipal road maintenance units, and military base facilities commonly procure these materials to support infrastructure projects such as highway construction, airport runway resurfacing, and urban street repairs. These agencies require reliable and consistent supplies of paving mixtures to meet project specifications, ensure public safety, and extend the life cycle of transportation infrastructure. Additionally, government-funded infrastructure programs and stimulus initiatives often drive demand for these products in public sector projects.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 324121

Contracts under NAICS 324121 typically include firm-fixed-price and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, reflecting the need for both defined project supplies and ongoing procurement. Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding, sealed bids, or negotiated contracts depending on project size and agency requirements. Contract values vary widely, ranging from small supply orders for municipal projects to multimillion-dollar contracts for large-scale highway or airport projects. Government buyers emphasize quality compliance, timely delivery, and adherence to environmental standards in contract awards, often requiring certification and testing of materials.

Details for NAICS 324121

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NAICS Code Industry Title
321 Wood Product Manufacturing
3211 Sawmills and Wood Preservation
32111 Sawmills and Wood Preservation
321113 Sawmills
321114 Wood Preservation
3212 Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing
32121 Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing
321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
321212 Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
321215 Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing
321219 Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing
3219 Other Wood Product Manufacturing
32191 Millwork
321911 Wood Window and Door Manufacturing
321912 Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing
321918 Other Millwork (including Flooring)
32192 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
32199 All Other Wood Product Manufacturing
321991 Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing
321992 Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing
321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
322 Paper Manufacturing
3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
32211 Pulp Mills
322110 Pulp Mills
32212 Paper Mills
322120 Paper Mills
32213 Paperboard Mills
322130 Paperboard Mills
3222 Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
32221 Paperboard Container Manufacturing
322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
322212 Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
322219 Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing
32222 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
322220 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
32223 Stationery Product Manufacturing
322230 Stationery Product Manufacturing
32229 Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
322291 Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
323 Printing and Related Support Activities
3231 Printing and Related Support Activities
32311 Printing
323111 Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
323113 Commercial Screen Printing
323117 Books Printing
32312 Support Activities for Printing
323120 Support Activities for Printing
324 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
3241 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
32411 Petroleum Refineries
324110 Petroleum Refineries
32412 Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing
324121 Current Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
324122 Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing
32419 Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
324191 Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing
324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
325 Chemical Manufacturing
3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing
32511 Petrochemical Manufacturing
325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing
32512 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
32513 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
325130 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
32518 Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
325180 Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
325193 Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing
325194 Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing
325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
3252 Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
32521 Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
325212 Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
32522 Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
325220 Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
3253 Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
32531 Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing
325311 Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing
325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing
325314 Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing
325315 Compost Manufacturing
32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
32541 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
325411 Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing
325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
325414 Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
3255 Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
32552 Adhesive Manufacturing
325520 Adhesive Manufacturing
3256 Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing
325611 Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
325612 Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing
325613 Surface Active Agent Manufacturing
32562 Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
325620 Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
3259 Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
32591 Printing Ink Manufacturing
325910 Printing Ink Manufacturing
32592 Explosives Manufacturing
325920 Explosives Manufacturing
32599 All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
325991 Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins
325992 Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing
325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing
32611 Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing
326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
326112 Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing
326113 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing
32612 Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing
326121 Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing
326122 Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
32613 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing
326130 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing
32614 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
32615 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
326150 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
32616 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
326160 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
32619 Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
326191 Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
3262 Rubber Product Manufacturing
32621 Tire Manufacturing
326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
326212 Tire Retreading
32622 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing
326220 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing
32629 Other Rubber Product Manufacturing
326291 Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use
326299 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing
327 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
3271 Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing
32711 Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
327110 Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
32712 Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
327120 Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
3272 Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
32721 Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
327211 Flat Glass Manufacturing
327212 Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing
327213 Glass Container Manufacturing
327215 Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass
3273 Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing
32731 Cement Manufacturing
327310 Cement Manufacturing
32732 Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
327320 Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
32733 Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing
327331 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
327332 Concrete Pipe Manufacturing
32739 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
327390 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
3274 Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing
32741 Lime Manufacturing
327410 Lime Manufacturing
32742 Gypsum Product Manufacturing
327420 Gypsum Product Manufacturing
3279 Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
32791 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
32799 All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
327991 Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing
327992 Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing
327993 Mineral Wool Manufacturing
327999 All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

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