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Group 256

Manufacture of cutting products

This category covers the manufacture of products intended for cutting, such as knives, blades, saws and abrasive discs. Entrepreneurs operating here produce essential tools for industry, agriculture and household use, contributing to the production chain of many other sectors.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Manufacture of knives and cutting blades
  • ✅ Manufacture of scissors and cutting tools
  • ✅ Manufacture of saws and saw blades
  • ✅ Manufacture of abrasive cutting discs
  • ✅ Manufacture of industrial knives for machines
  • ✅ Manufacture of other cutting products from hard metal

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Manufacture of kitchen knives (NACE 2571)
  • ❌ Manufacture of surgical knives (NACE 3250)
  • ❌ Retail trade of cutting products
  • ❌ Sharpening and reconditioning services for cutting products

Subordinate Structure

2561 Manufacture of cutting products
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2562 Manufacture of hardware articles
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2563 Manufacture of tools
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Manufacture of cutting products

The manufacture of cutting products, coded NACE 256, represents a basic industrial sector, often underestimated but crucial for the functioning of the modern economy. From simple kitchen knives to precision blades for industrial robots, this division covers a wide range of hard metal products specifically designed to separate or shape materials. In Romania, this industry has undergone a significant transformation after 1990, moving from integrated state factories to specialized SMEs, many of which are export-oriented. Domestic and external demand for quality cutting tools has grown steadily, due to the development of wood processing, metalworking, construction and food sectors. Entrepreneurs operating in this field face challenges related to raw material costs, especially alloy steel and tungsten carbide, but also the need to constantly innovate to offer harder, sharper and more durable products. Digitalization and automation of forging, grinding and heat treatment processes have become key competitiveness factors. Also, compliance with safety standards and ISO certifications is mandatory to penetrate Western markets. Despite strong competition from Asian manufacturers, Romanian firms manage to differentiate themselves through quality, flexibility and customized services. The macroeconomic outlook remains favorable, as Industry 4.0 and robotics increase the need for high-performance cutting tools.