Define: Manufacturing Industry

The meaning of “Manufacturing Industry” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Manufacturing Industry defined in a legal contract?

  • Manufacturing Industry means any entity that operates with the objective of preparing, producing, making, altering, repairing, finishing, processing, inspecting, handling, assembling, wrapping, bottling, or packaging goods, articles, or commodities, wholly or partially. This excludes activities that are classified under the Canning, Preserving, and Freezing Industry; Industries Handling Products After Harvest; Industries Preparing Agricultural Products for Market, on the Farm; or the Motion Picture Industry. Seen in 16 SEC filings
  • Manufacturing Industry means industries that fall under the category of manufacturing industry as defined in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Manufacturing Industry means any business that operates for the purpose of preparing, producing, making, altering, repairing, finishing, processing, inspecting, handling, assembling, wrapping, bottling, or packaging goods, articles, or commodities, either partially or entirely. This excludes any activities that are otherwise classified. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Manufacturing Industry means research, development, production, and repair activities. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Manufacturing Industry means the field that involves in the manufacturing and processing of items and either creates new commodities or adds value. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Manufacturing Industry means subject to [clause], activities described in any of the minimum list headings in orders III to XIX (inclusive) of the Standard Industrial Classification. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Manufacturing Industry means the activity of manufacturing goods from raw materials. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of manufacturing industry' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Manufacturing Industry means any entity involved in preparing, producing, altering, repairing, assembling, or packaging goods, either partially or entirely.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • When establishing a new manufacturing operation.
  • When engaging in a partnership regarding the production of goods.
  • When contracting a supplier for parts and components.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Manufacturing Industry means any field engaged in research, development, production, repair activities, and value addition to goods.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • When partaking in a joint research project.
  • When licensing or transferring technology or product designs.

Relevant Sectors

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Manufacturing Industry means any entity involved in preparing, producing, altering, repairing, assembling, or packaging goods, either partially or entirely

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