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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BALDOR ELECTRIC CO
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MOTORS & GENERATORS [3621]
		IRS NUMBER:				430168840
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MO
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0102

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5711 R S BOREHAM JR ST
		STREET 2:		P O BOX 2400
		CITY:			FORT SMITH
		STATE:			AR
		ZIP:			72902-2400
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5016464711
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