Research Guides: Manufacturing: Industry & Company Statistics and Info

American Industries

Encyclopedia of American Industries
"Vol. 1 provides separate coverage of 459 manufacturing industries. "

Company and Industry Information: Databases

EDGAR
From the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, EDGAR is a database of financial filings from public companies.
Hoover's
Public website that contains information on more than 12 million companies. Some industry information is also available. (Also see subscription database link immediately below: Hoover's Company Records.)

Hoover's Company Records (via ProQuest)
Database EMU subsribes to.
Subjects: Private & Public Companies, U.S. Companies, Intl Companies, Nonprofits
Info type: company descriptions, sales, competitors, company history, directory info

Thomasnet
Thomasnet is the most comprehensive online resource for finding companies and products manufactured in North America. You can search the database by product, company, or brand name.

Company and Industry Information:
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Industry Codes

To use some sources you will need a NAICS or SIC code for your industry.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Codes and tables for searching the NAICS classifications. The NAIC System assigns numerical codes to industries from two to six digits. Shorter codes represent broader industry sectors. Be sure to read the full description of the NAICS code, as it may include a broader array of products/services than you might assume.
More Info: See Ask Dr. NAICS for more on NAICS.
Standard Industrial Classification Manual
The SIC system assigns numerical codes to industries from two to four digits. Shorter codes represent broader industry sectors. Be sure to read the full description of the SIC code, as it often includes a broader array of products/services than you might assume.

Statistics & More

Available from EMU's Library

Manufacturing & Distribution USA:
Industry Analyses, Statistics, and
Leading Companies
Call No. HD9721 .M3495
Location: Storage

Annual Survey of Manufacturers: Statistics for Industry Groups and Industries (including supplemental labor costs)
Federal Agency: U.S. Census Bureau
Access: Online and at
Call Number GOV DOC C 3.24/9-7
Location: Gov Info - 2nd Level

Online Resources

U.S Census Bureau: Economic Census
Manufacturing, Mining and Construction Statistics from the U.S. government.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Statistics on all aspects of labor including employment, productivity, and safety. Also provides industrial statistics.
United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
The UNSD "provides a global centre for data on international trade, national accounts, energy, industry, environment and demographic and social statistics gathered from national and international sources."