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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PLASTICS PRODUCTS, NEC [3089]
		IRS NUMBER:				941582719
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

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		STREET 1:		951 DOUGLAS ROAD
		CITY:			BATAVIA
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60510
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-406-8440

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		CITY:			BATAVIA
		STATE:			IL
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