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    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ALAMO GROUP INC
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    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FARM MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT [3523]
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    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    		STREET 1:		1627 E WALNUT
    		CITY:			SEGUIN
    		STATE:			TX
    		ZIP:			78155
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		8303791480

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    		CITY:			SEGUIN
    		STATE:			TX
    		ZIP:			78155
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