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We may not be able to realize the benefits we anticipate from our acquisitions. We are vulnerable to interest rate fluctuations on our indebtedness, which could hurt our operating results. The current global recession and financial crisis have had and are likely to continue to have an adverse impact on our business, operating results and financial condition. Disruptions in the supply of raw materials could adversely affect our operating results and our ability to meet our customer demands. Our industry is highly competitive, which may force us to lower our prices and may have an adverse effect on our operating results. Our business could be adversely affected by a disruption to our primary distribution hub. Damage to or a disruption in our information technology systems could impact our ability to conduct business and/or report our financial performance. We operate in international markets, which expose us to a number of risks. A portion of our workforce is represented by collective bargaining units, which may lead to work stoppages. We could incur substantial costs in order to comply with, or to address any violations under, environmental and employee health and safety laws, which could adversely affect our operating results. Increases in freight and energy prices would increase our operating costs and we may be unable to pass these increases on to our customers in the form of higher prices, which may adversely affect our operating results. We may not be able to retain or expand our customer base if the United States manufacturing industry continues to relocate production operations internationally. Our operating results are subject to the seasonal nature of our customers businesses. We may face risks associated with current or future litigation and claims. Market volatility could result in future asset impairments, which could have an adverse effect on our operating results.

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