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.