NAICS 327310 - Cement Manufacturing

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What is NAICS 327310

NAICS code 327310 encompasses establishments primarily engaged in the manufacturing of various types of cement, including Portland, natural, masonry, pozzolanic, and other hydraulic cements. Businesses in this sector are involved in processing raw materials through calcining earths or sourcing lime through mining, quarrying, or purchasing. The cement produced serves as a critical component in construction and infrastructure projects, making it indispensable for public works and government-funded developments. Companies operating in this industry typically maintain large-scale manufacturing facilities equipped to handle bulk production volumes to meet the demand of both private and public sectors.

Government agencies contract for cement manufacturing services to support a wide range of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, military installations, and public buildings. Reliable supply and quality control are essential, given the structural importance of cement in construction. As federal, state, and local governments continue to invest in infrastructure modernization and new construction, contracting opportunities in this sector remain robust and vital to public sector project success.

Industry Classification for NAICS 327310

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing Portland, natural, masonry, pozzolanic, and other hydraulic cements. Cement manufacturing establishments may calcine earths or mine, quarry, manufacture, or purchase lime.

Breakdown for NAICS 327310

  • Includes manufacturing of Portland, natural, masonry, pozzolanic, and other hydraulic cements.
  • Involves calcining earths and sourcing lime through mining or quarrying.
  • Typically large-scale production facilities serving public and private sectors.
  • Supports infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and military installations.
  • Subject to environmental regulations impacting production processes.
  • Defined by specific SBA size standards relevant to small business eligibility.

Included Activities for NAICS 327310

  • Manufacturing Portland and other types of hydraulic cement.
  • Calcining raw materials such as limestone and clay.
  • Mining or quarrying lime for cement production.
  • Quality testing and compliance with industry standards.
  • Packaging and bulk distribution of cement products.
  • Contract fulfillment for government infrastructure projects.
  • Maintaining environmental and safety standards in production.
  • Supplying cement for military and public construction programs.

Business Types for NAICS 327310

  • Large-scale cement manufacturers
  • Lime mining and quarrying companies
  • Construction material suppliers
  • Industrial chemical processing firms
  • Environmental compliance consultants
  • Specialized logistics and distribution providers

Subcategories for NAICS 327310

  • Cement (e.g., hydraulic, masonry, Portland, pozzolana) manufacturing
  • Cement clinker manufacturing
  • Natural (i.e., calcined earth) cement manufacturing

Government Buyers for NAICS 327310

Key government buyers of cement products include the Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and various state and municipal public works departments. These agencies rely on cement manufacturers to supply materials for infrastructure maintenance, new construction projects, military base improvements, and disaster recovery efforts. Cement is fundamental to agency missions involving highway construction, bridge repair, airport expansion, and public facility development, making these agencies consistent and high-volume purchasers within the sector.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 327310

Contracts for cement manufacturing typically include firm-fixed-price and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts, allowing agencies flexibility in ordering volume based on project needs. Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding processes, as well as pre-qualified supplier lists for expedited acquisition. Contract values can vary widely, from smaller supply contracts for maintenance projects to multimillion-dollar agreements supporting large infrastructure programs. Long-term supply agreements are common to ensure steady availability and price stability over project durations.

Details for NAICS 327310

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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 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 Current 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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