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You should consider the following risk factors, in addition to the other information presented or incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K, in evaluating our business and your investment in us. Deterioration of economic conditions could harm our business. Fluctuations in the supply and prices of raw materials could negatively impact our financial results. Many of our customers are in cyclical industries, which may affect the demand for our products. The industries in which we operate are highly competitive and some of our competitors may be larger and may have greater financial resources than we do. We have a significant amount of indebtedness. Future acquisitions may not be successful. We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from foreign markets, which subjects us to additional business risks. We have certain key customers. Environmental laws and regulations affect our business.

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