Use the federal guidelines for categorizing industries as described in the Standard Industry Classification (SIC) and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):
SIC Codes (search) or Browse the SIC Manual
NAICS Codes or Browse the 2022 Reference Files
One you have found the relevant codes proceed to the industry databases to find detailed information on how the industry operated, factors affecting the industry, and major companies operating in the industry.
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