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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
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		STREET 1:		ONE FEDERAL STREET
		STREET 2:		BUILDING 111-4
		CITY:			SPRINGFIELD
		STATE:			MA
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		CITY:			BERLIN
		STATE:			CT
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