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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IN
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		STREET 1:		801 E 86TH AVENUE
		CITY:			MERRILLVILLE
		STATE:			IN
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