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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY [5200]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	07 Trade & Services
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		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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