Adhesive Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Chemical Manufacturing › Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

550 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

Sector

Manufacturing

325

Subsector

Chemical Manufacturing

3255

Industry Group

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

325520

National Industry (This Code)

Adhesive Manufacturing

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing adhesives, glues, and caulking compounds.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

550 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 325520

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

→Manufacturing asphalt and tar roofing cements from purchased asphaltic materials--are classified in U.S. Industry 324122, Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing; and

→Manufacturing gypsum based caulking compounds--are classified in Industry 327420, Gypsum Product Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 325520 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 325520 — Adhesive Manufacturing — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 550 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 325520.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 325520?

NAICS code 325520 is 'Adhesive Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 32). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing adhesives, glues, and caulking compounds. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 325520?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 325520 (Adhesive Manufacturing) as one with 550 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 325520 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 325520 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 325520 (Adhesive Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.