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    ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210803

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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LAWSON PRODUCTS INC/NEW/DE/
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000703604
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES [5080]
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    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		STREET 1:		8770 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE
    		STREET 2:		SUITE 900
    		CITY:			CHICAGO
    		STATE:			IL
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