Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
25.51 Coating of metals
active
Includes
- galvanising, including general (batch) hot-dip galvanising
- phosphate or chromate conversion coating
- cladding, electroplating, anodising, etc., of metals
- colouring of metals
- non-metallic coating of metals, e.g.:
- powder or plastic coating, enamelling, lacquering
Excludes
- activities of farriers, see 01.62
- printing onto metals, see 18.12
- metal coating of plastics, see 22.25
- cladding of base metals with a covering of silver, gold or platinum, see 24.41
- heat treatment of metals, see 25.52
- hardening of metals, see 25.52
- painting of metals on buildings and civil engineering structures, see 43.34
- ‘while-you-wait’ engraving services, see 95.29
What changed from NACE Rev. 2
Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):
| NACE Rev. 2 origin | Heading (Rev. 2) | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.61 | Treatment and coating of metals | NACE Rev. 2 class 25.61 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 classes 25.51, 25.52, 25.53 | 2:3 |
Content moved from 25.61 includes:
- coating of metals
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 25.51 |
|---|---|
| Level | Class |
| Parent | 25.5 |
| Classification | NACE Rev. 2.1 |
| Legal basis | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137 |
| Source | Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform) |
| Data checked | 2026-07-20 |