detailed explanation for each SIC code - Biffa

Explanatory Notes
UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 – SIC(2007)
C
– manufacture of transmission and distribution voltage regulators
– manufacture of power generators (except battery charging alternators for internal combustion engines)
– manufacture of motor generator sets (except turbine generator set units)
– rewinding of armatures on a factory basis
This class excludes:
– manufacture of electronic component-type transformers and switches, see 26.11
– manufacture of electric welding and soldering equipment, see 27.90
– manufacture of solid state inverters, rectifiers and converters, see 27.90
– manufacture of turbine-generator sets, see 28.11
– manufacture of starting motors and generators for internal combustion engines, see 29.31
27.12 Manufacture of electricity distribution and control apparatus
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manufacture of power circuit breakers
manufacture of surge suppressors (for distribution level voltage)
manufacture of control panels for electric power distribution
manufacture of electrical relays
manufacture of duct for electrical switchboard apparatus
manufacture of electric fuses
manufacture of power switching equipment
manufacture of electric power switches (except pushbutton, snap, solenoid, tumbler)
manufacture of prime mover generator sets
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manufacture of environmental controls and industrial process control instruments, see 26.51
manufacture of switches for electrical circuits, such as pushbutton and snap switches, see 27.33
27.2 Manufacture of batteries and accumulators
27.20 Manufacture of batteries and accumulators
This class includes the manufacture of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries.
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manufacture of primary cells and primary batteries
■ cells containing manganese dioxide, mercuric dioxide, silver oxide etc.
manufacture of electric accumulators, including parts thereof:
■ separators, containers, covers
manufacture of lead acid batteries
manufacture of NiCad batteries
manufacture of NiMH batteries
manufacture of lithium batteries
manufacture of dry cell batteries
manufacture of wet cell batteries
27.3 Manufacture of wiring and wiring devices
This group includes the manufacture of current-carrying wiring devices and non current-carrying wiring devices for wiring
electrical circuits regardless of material. This group also includes the insulating of wire and the manufacture of fibre optic cables.
27.31 Manufacture of fibre optic cables
This class includes:
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manufacture of fibre optic cable for data transmission or live transmission of images
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manufacture of glass fibres or strand, see 23.14
manufacture of optical cable sets or assemblies with connectors or other attachments, see depending on application,
e.g. 26.11
27.32 Manufacture of other electronic and electric wires and cables
This class includes:
– manufacture of insulated wire and cable, made of steel, copper, aluminium
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