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NAICS 333994: Industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing

NAICS 333994 is the industry code for industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for manufacturing and start your application when you are ready.

What 333994 covers

This code covers makers of industrial process furnaces and ovens, such as heat treating furnaces, curing ovens, kilns, incinerators and industrial dryers.

Included in this code

  • Heat treating furnaces
  • Industrial curing and drying ovens
  • Kilns for industrial use
  • Incinerators
  • Induction heating equipment

Businesses that use 333994

Industrial oven builderFurnace manufacturerPowder coating oven maker

Financing for this trade

Furnace and oven makers finance fabrication with equipment loans and use progress billing and lines of credit for custom builds. Lenders look at backlog and industrial capital spending.

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Is 333994 the right code for an industrial furnace and oven manufacturer?

Yes, if you build industrial process furnaces, ovens, kilns or dryers. Commercial kitchen ovens belong in 333310, boilers in 332410, and heat treating services performed for others in 332811. Powder coating oven builders commonly use 333994. Lenders check that the code on your application matches your tax return, so settle on one and keep it consistent.

What is the SBA size standard for 333994?

Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 333994 is small if it averages no more than 500 employees, counting affiliates, over the prior 24 months. SBA uses that number for loan eligibility and federal agencies use it for small business set asides. A firm above it can still qualify for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans under the alternative standard of $15 million tangible net worth and $5 million average net income.

How do furnace and oven builders finance projects?

Custom furnaces and ovens are usually sold with deposits and progress payments, supported by a revolving line for steel, refractory and controls. Equipment loans finance fabrication shop tools. Lenders review backlog, warranty exposure and margins on recently completed projects. A clean balance sheet and an up to date accounts receivable aging make the strongest case to any of these lenders.

What does NAICS 333994 cover?

Industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 333 Machinery manufacturing, 3339 Other general purpose machinery manufacturing, 33399 All other general purpose machinery manufacturing.

What financing do NAICS 333994 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for manufacturing businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 333994?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.