SIC 5111 — Printing and Writing Paper
Description & Classification
SIC code 5111 representing 'Printing and Writing Paper' 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 424110 - Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers (via SIC1987:5111→NAICS1997:42211→2002:424110→2007:424110→2012:424110→2017:424110→2022:424110)
- NAICS 425120 - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (via SIC1987:5111→NAICS1997:42211→2002:425120→2007:425120→2012:425120→2017:425120→2022:425120)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 5111 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Printing and Writing Paper |
| Division | Division F: Wholesale Trade |
| Major Group | Major Group 51: Wholesale Trade - Nondurable Goods |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 5111:
- 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 51 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 5111 represent?
SIC 5111 is 'Printing and Writing Paper', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 51: Wholesale Trade - Nondurable Goods (Division F: Wholesale Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 424110 (Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers), 425120 (Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 5111?
SIC code 5111 maps to modern NAICS codes: 424110 - Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers, 425120 - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers.