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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC
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    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FABRICATED RUBBER PRODUCTS, NEC [3060]
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    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			PA
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		STREET 1:		530 HERMAN O. WEST DRIVE
    		CITY:			EXTON
    		STATE:			PA
    		ZIP:			19341
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    		CITY:			EXTON
    		STATE:			PA
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