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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	DRAWING AND INSULATING NONFERROUS WIRE [3357]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		CITY:			HIGHLAND HEIGHTS
		STATE:			KY
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		STATE:			KY
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