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    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES & ROLLING & FINISHING MILLS [3310]
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    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NC
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    		CITY:			MOUNT AIRY
    		STATE:			NC
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    		STATE:			NC
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