European Economic and Social Committee 26 October 1983, OPINION ON THE MEMORANDUM ON THE COMMUNITY' S DEVELOPMENT POLICY

31. 12. 83 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 358/23 DEFINITIONS OF SMEs USA Definitions vary according to sector: thus in manufacturing the ceiling set for certain branches (e.g. aeroengines, shipbuilding) is as high as 2 500 employees, while for others (e.g. electroplating, bookbinding) it is as low as 100 employees.