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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000038725
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MOTORS & GENERATORS [3621]
    		IRS NUMBER:				350827455
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IN
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		STREET 1:		9255 COVERDALE ROAD
    		CITY:			FORT WAYNE
    		STATE:			IN
    		ZIP:			46809
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		2608242900

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    		STATE:			IN
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