1. The sector of the economy involved in manufacturing goods in factories, characterized by mass production and industrial processes
The factory industry has been a cornerstone of economic development in industrialized nations.
A indústria de fábricas tem sido uma pedra angular do desenvolvimento econômico nas nações industrializadas.
2. The collective system of manufacturing facilities and plants engaged in producing commodities
The decline of the factory industry in the region led to significant unemployment.
O declínio da indústria de fábricas na região levou a desemprego significativo.