SIC 2796 — Platemaking and Related Services
SIC 2796 is 'Platemaking and Related Services', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 27: Printing, Publishing, and Allied Industries (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 323120 (Support Activities for Printing).
Description & Classification
SIC code 2796 representing 'Platemaking and Related Services' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 323120 - Support Activities for Printing (via SIC1987:2796→NAICS1997:323122→2002:323122→2007:323122→2012:323120→2017:323120→2022:323120)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 2796 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Platemaking and Related Services |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 27: Printing, Publishing, and Allied Industries |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 2796:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 27 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 27
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 2796 represent?
SIC 2796 is 'Platemaking and Related Services', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 27: Printing, Publishing, and Allied Industries (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 323120 (Support Activities for Printing).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 2796?
SIC code 2796 maps to modern NAICS codes: 323120 - Support Activities for Printing.