THE SHEET METAL WORK INDUSTRY: TRENDS AND CHARACTERISTICS A Report of the Center for Competitive Analysis

This report, prepared by the Center for Competitive Analysis of the University of Missouri Outreach and Extension (UO/E), provides an overview of some important aspects of the Sheet Metal Work industry (“sheet metal industry”), Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 3444. Its primary intended audiences are UO/E, which may consider educational programming designed to assist business owners and workers in the industry, and economic development policy makers, who can use the information contained herein to learn more about the industry and develop programs designed to attract or retain businesses in this industry. It is not an exhaustive survey of all aspects of the industry. The final section of the report identifies issues that will have to be studied in greater depth before educational or developmental programming can be designed. The sources of information for this report include government publications and a variety of trade journal articles.