What this class covers
ANZSIC class 2142 encompasses Australian businesses primarily engaged in transforming aluminium through mechanical processes rather than smelting or casting. This includes operations that roll aluminium into sheets and plates, draw it into wires and rods, or extrude it into specific profiles and sections. The classification applies to both hot and cold working methods, covering the production of basic aluminium forms that serve as raw materials for numerous downstream manufacturing industries.
Typical businesses in this class include aluminium rolling mills that produce sheet metal for construction and packaging, extrusion facilities creating architectural profiles for window frames, and specialized operations manufacturing aluminium foil for household and industrial use. The class also includes manufacturers of aluminium powders and flakes used in chemical applications and pyrotechnics. These operations typically supply semi-finished products to other manufacturers rather than producing final consumer goods.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses classified under 2142 typically engage in one or more of the following activities:
- Manufacturing household aluminium foil, including paper-backed or plastic-coated varieties
- Rolling, drawing or extruding aluminium into various shapes and sections
- Producing aluminium bars, rods, pipes and tubes through mechanical processes
- Manufacturing aluminium plates, sheets and strips of various thicknesses
- Producing aluminium wire (bare, not insulated)
- Manufacturing aluminium powders or flakes for industrial applications
Exclusions and nearby codes
This classification specifically excludes certain aluminium-related activities that fall under other ANZSIC codes:
Businesses primarily engaged in casting aluminium shapes are classified under ANZSIC 2132: Aluminium Smelting, which covers different metallurgical processes. Similarly, operations manufacturing stranded, braided or insulated aluminium wire, cable or strip belong in ANZSIC 2431: Electric Cable and Wire Manufacturing, as these represent more finished electrical products rather than basic metal forms.
This class sits within the broader Group 214: Basic Non-Ferrous Metal Product Manufacturing, which includes similar operations working with other non-ferrous metals like copper, zinc, and lead.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register, you'll need to select this ANZSIC code if your primary activity involves aluminium rolling, drawing, or extruding. This classification corresponds to Business Industry Code (BIC) 21420 for statistical reporting purposes with the Australian Taxation Office.
For workers' compensation insurance, businesses in this class typically fall under metal product manufacturing categories, which vary by state scheme. You may need to provide detailed descriptions of your operations to ensure proper classification. Some state and federal manufacturing grants or support programs may use ANZSIC classifications for eligibility determination, though specific criteria vary by program.
When completing Business Activity Statements, ensure your reported activities align with this classification. If your business engages in both included and excluded activities (such as both extruding aluminium and manufacturing insulated wire), you must determine which activity represents your primary revenue source for classification purposes.