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FILER:

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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS [3826]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		CITY:			SANTA CLARA
		STATE:			CA
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		CITY:			SANTA CLARA
		STATE:			CA
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