Sector & Industry - Durables
According to the FactSet Industries and Economic Sectors classification, the Durables category includes sectors that produce consumer goods with a longer lifespan, such as motor vehicles, home furnishings, electronics, appliances, tools, recreational products, and other consumer specialties. These sectors primarily focus on manufacturing products for the consumer market that are designed to last for an extended period.
| Sector | Industry | Summary |
|---|---|---|
Non-Energy Minerals | Steel | companies that mine, develop, and process (smelt and/or refine) steel products from ore, pig, and scrap. Companies in this industry also manufacture secondary non-finished products |
| Aluminum | companies engaged in the processing and manufacturing f alumionum | |
Precious Metals | companies engaged in the mining and processing gold, silver, and platinum | |
Other Metals/Minerals | companies that mine, develop, and process (smelt and/or refine) other ferrous and non-ferrous metals and minerals. These companies are not classified elsewhere | |
| Forest Products | companies engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber and the management of timber tracts | |
| Construction Materials | companies that process non-wood minerals (lime, aluminum, magnesium oxide, etc.) into materials used for the construction industry | |
Producer Manufacturing | Metal Fabrication | companies that design and manufacture by-products of metal (finished product) |
Industrial Machinery | companies engaged in the manufacturing of components and equipment for the commercial industry | |
| Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery | companies engaged in the designing and manufacturing agricultural equipment, construction and transportation equipment, and commercial vehicles | |
| Auto Parts: OEM | companies engaged in the designing and manufacturing automotive parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) | |
Building Products | companies that design and manufacture building products used in the construction of commercial and residential buildings (products meant for final installation) | |
Electrical Products | companies are engaged in designing and manufacturing products that facilitate and/or distribute electrical power | |
| Office Equipment/Supplies | companies engaged in the manufacturing of non-electronic office equipment and supplies, excluding paper products | |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | companies that produce various products used by different industry segments and/or products not elsewhere classified | |
Industrial Conglomerates | companies operating in several economic sectors and whose revenues from any particular segment rarely total 50%. Companies in this industry group generally have a significant presence in more than one industry | |
Electronic Technology | Semiconductors | companies engaged in the manufacturing of integrated circuits for electronic applications |
Electronic Components | companies that are engaged in the manufacturing of accessories and parts used in electronic products | |
Electronic Equipment/Instruments | companies engaged in the manufacturing of a variety of electronic products used by different industry segments | |
Telecommunications Equipment | companies engaged in the manufacturing of voice and data communications equipment | |
Aerospace & Defense | companies engaged in either the manufacturing of aircraft, aircraft parts, and aircraft accessories or in the designing and manufacturing of equipment for use by government and military personnel | |
Computer Processing Hardware | companies engaged in the manufacturing of advanced technology-processing products | |
Computer Peripherals | companies manufacturing technology products for use in conjunction with advanced technology-processing products | |
Computer Communications | companies engaged in the manufacturing of computer connectivity and network products | |
Electronic Production Equipment | companies engaged in manufacturing production equipment used in the semiconductor industry | |
Consumer Durables | Motor Vehicles | companies engaged in the manufacturing of non-commercial vehicles |
Automotive Aftermarket | companies that manufacture automobile replacement parts and accessories | |
| Homebuilding | companies engaged in the construction (including renovations and repairs) of entire building projects for the residential market | |
Home Furnishings | companies engaged in the manufacturing of consumer houseware products and residential furniture and fixtures | |
Electronics/Appliances | companies manufacturing consumer electronic products and appliances and related accessories | |
Tools & Hardware | companies engaged in the manufacturing of consumer non-powered and powered hand tools and various hardware products | |
Recreational Products | companies that design and manufacture entertainment and leisure products | |
Other Consumer Specialties | companies manufacture durable consumer products. These companies are not classified elsewhere. |