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Searching companies & people by industry term and SIC codes
Searching companies & people by industry term and SIC codes

Refine searches to specific industries by using the following industry terms or Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes.

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Written by Alyssa Theodore
Updated over a year ago

Build winning prospect lists by tailoring your search criteria to match your ideal customer profile (ICP). KnowledgeNet.ai offers two ways to focus searches for companies and people on specific industries: 1. a list of standardized search terms and 2. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes.

Industry Search Terms

Accounting

Government Administration

Performing Arts

Agriculture

Government Relations

Pharmaceuticals

Airlines/Aviation

Graphic Design

Philanthropy

Alt. Dispute Resolution

Health, Wellness & Fitness

Photography

Alternative Medicine

Higher Education

Plastics

Animation

Hospital & Health Care

Political Organization

Apparel & Fashion

Hospitality

Primary/Secondary Education

Architecture & Planning

Human Resources

Printing

Arts & Crafts

Import & Export

Private Equity

Automotive

Individual & Family Services

Professional Training/Coaching

Aviation & Aerospace

Industrial Automation

Program Development

Banking

Information Services

Public Policy

Biotechnology

Information Technology & Services

Public Relations

Broadcast Media

Insurance

Public Safety

Building Materials

International Affairs

Publishing

Business Equipment/Supplies

International Trade

Railroad Manufacture

Capital Markets

Internet

Ranching

Chemicals

Investment Banking

Real Estate

Civic & Social Organization

Investment Management

Recreational Facilities

Civil Engineering

Judiciary

Religious Institutions

Commercial Real Estate

Law Enforcement

Renewables & Environment

Computer/Network Security

Law Practice

Research

Computer Games

Legal Services

Restaurants

Computer Hardware

Legislative Office

Retail

Computer Networking

Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Railroad

Computer Software

Libraries

Security & Investigations

Construction

Logistics & Supply Chain

Semiconductors

Consumer Electronics

Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Shipbuilding

Consumer Goods

Machinery

Sporting Goods

Consumer Services

Management Consulting

Sports

Cosmetics

Maritime

Staffing & Recruiting

Dairy

Market Research

Supermarkets

Defense & Space

Marketing & Advertising

Telecommunications

Design

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Textiles

E-Learning

Media Production

Think Tanks

Education Management

Medical Devices

Tobacco

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Medical Practice

Translation & Localization

Entertainment

Mental Health Care

Transportation

Environmental Services

Military

Trucking

Events Services

Mining & Metals

Utilities

Executive Office

Motion Pictures & Film

Venture Capital

Facilities Services

Museums & Institutions

Veterinary

Farming

Music

Warehousing

Financial Services

Nanotechnology

Wholesale

Fine Art

Newspapers

Wine & Spirits

Fishery

Nonprofit Organization

Wireless

Food & Beverages

Oil & Energy

Writing & Editing

Food Production

Online Media

Fund-Raising

Outsourcing/Offshoring

Furniture

Package & Freight Delivery

Gambling & Casinos

Packaging & Containers

Glass, Ceramics & Concrete

Paper & Forest Products

KnowledgeNet.ai-Supported Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes

SIC CODE

INDUSTRY TITLE

1000

METAL MINING

1040

GOLD AND SILVER ORES

1090

MISCELLANEOUS METAL ORES

1220

BITUMINOUS COAL & LIGNITE MINING

1381

DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS

1382

OIL & GAS FIELD EXPLORATION SERVICES

1389

OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES, NEC

1400

MINING & QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS)

1623

WATER, SEWER, PIPELINE, COMM & POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION

1731

ELECTRICAL WORK

2011

MEAT PACKING PLANTS

2013

SAUSAGES & OTHER PREPARED MEAT PRODUCTS

2030

CANNED, FROZEN & PRESERVD FRUIT, VEG & FOOD SPECIALTIES

2080

BEVERAGES

2086

BOTTLED & CANNED SOFT DRINKS & CARBONATED WATERS

2100

TOBACCO PRODUCTS

2300

APPAREL & OTHER FINISHD PRODS OF FABRICS & SIMILAR MATL

2400

LUMBER & WOOD PRODUCTS (NO FURNITURE)

2600

PAPERS & ALLIED PRODUCTS

2741

MISCELLANEOUS PUBLISHING

2750

COMMERCIAL PRINTING

2810

INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS

2834

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS

2836

BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, (NO DISGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES)

2870

AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS

3100

LEATHER & LEATHER PRODUCTS

3140

FOOTWEAR, (NO RUBBER)

3317

STEEL PIPE & TUBES

3334

PRIMARY PRODUCTION OF ALUMINUM

3523

FARM MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

3530

CONSTRUCTION, MINING & MATERIALS HANDLING MACHINERY & EQUIP

3532

MINING MACHINERY & EQUIP (NO OIL & GAS FIELD MACH & EQUIP)

3537

INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS, TRACTORS, TRAILORS & STACKERS

3560

GENERAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

3572

COMPUTER STORAGE DEVICES

3575

COMPUTER TERMINALS

3576

COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

3577

COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT, NEC

3600

ELECTRONIC & OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (NO COMPUTER EQUIP)

3620

ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIAL APPARATUS

3630

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

3634

ELECTRIC HOUSEWARES & FANS

3669

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, NEC

3674

SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES

3690

MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

3713

TRUCK & BUS BODIES

3714

MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES

3721

AIRCRAFT

3730

SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING

3751

MOTORCYCLES, BICYCLES & PARTS

3812

SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVAGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL SYS

3821

LABORATORY APPARATUS & FURNITURE

3944

GAMES, TOYS & CHILDREN'S VEHICLES (NO DOLLS & BICYCLES)

3949

SPORTING & ATHLETIC GOODS, NEC

3990

MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

4210

TRUCKING & COURIER SERVICES (NO AIR)

4213

TRUCKING (NO LOCAL)

4220

PUBLIC WAREHOUSING & STORAGE

4400

WATER TRANSPORTATION

4412

DEEP SEA FOREIGN TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT

4512

AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED

4522

AIR TRANSPORTATION, NONSCHEDULED

4581

AIRPORTS, FLYING FIELDS & AIRPORT TERMINAL SERVICES

4610

PIPE LINES (NO NATURAL GAS)

4700

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

4731

ARRANGEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT & CARGO

4832

RADIO BROADCASTING STATIONS

4833

TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS

4841

CABLE & OTHER PAY TELEVISION SERVICES

4900

ELECTRIC, GAS & SANITARY SERVICES

4923

NATURAL GAS TRANSMISISON & DISTRIBUTION

4950

SANITARY SERVICES

5000

WHOLESALE-DURABLE GOODS

5010

WHOLESALE-MOTOR VEHICLES & MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & SUPPLIES

5020

WHOLESALE-FURNITURE & HOME FURNISHINGS

5047

WHOLESALE-MEDICAL, DENTAL & HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

5094

WHOLESALE-JEWELRY, WATCHES, PRECIOUS STONES & METALS

5099

WHOLESALE-DURABLE GOODS, NEC

5180

WHOLESALE-BEER, WINE & DISTILLED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

5200

RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY

5311

RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES

5331

RETAIL-VARIETY STORES

5399

RETAIL-MISC GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES

5400

RETAIL-FOOD STORES

5531

RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES

5700

RETAIL-HOME FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT STORES

5734

RETAIL-COMPUTER & COMPUTER SOFTWARE STORES

5912

RETAIL-DRUG STORES AND PROPRIETARY STORES

5960

RETAIL-NONSTORE RETAILERS

5990

RETAIL-RETAIL STORES, NEC

6162

MORTGAGE BANKERS & LOAN CORRESPONDENTS

6189

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES

6199

FINANCE SERVICES

6200

SECURITY & COMMODITY BROKERS, DEALERS, EXCHANGES & SERVICES

6282

INVESTMENT ADVICE

6321

ACCIDENT & HEALTH INSURANCE

6331

FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE

6399

INSURANCE CARRIERS, NEC

6411

INSURANCE AGENTS, BROKERS & SERVICE

6500

REAL ESTATE

6798

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS

7011

HOTELS & MOTELS

7200

SERVICES-PERSONAL SERVICES

7310

SERVICES-ADVERTISING

7311

SERVICES-ADVERTISING AGENCIES

7330

SERVICES-MAILING, REPRODUCTION, COMMERCIAL ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

7361

SERVICES-EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

7370

SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC.

7371

SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES

7372

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE

7373

SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN

7374

SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION

7380

SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS SERVICES

7389

SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC

7500

SERVICES-AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, SERVICES & PARKING

7600

SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR SERVICES

7900

SERVICES-AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES

8000

SERVICES-HEALTH SERVICES

8060

SERVICES-HOSPITALS

8090

SERVICES-MISC HEALTH & ALLIED SERVICES, NEC

8111

SERVICES-LEGAL SERVICES

8200

SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

8300

SERVICES-SOCIAL SERVICES

8600

SERVICES-MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

8700

SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT

8711

SERVICES-ENGINEERING SERVICES

8731

SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH

8734

SERVICES-TESTING LABORATORIES

8741

SERVICES-MANAGEMENT SERVICES

8742

SERVICES-MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES

8744

SERVICES-FACILITIES SUPPORT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

8900

SERVICES-SERVICES, NEC

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