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FILER:

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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MIDDLEBY CORP
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REFRIGERATION & SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY [3580]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IL
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1229

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		STREET 1:		1400 TOASTMASTER DRIVE
		CITY:			ELGIN
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60120
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8477413300

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		CITY:			ELGIN
		STATE:			IL
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