Winter Meeting Wrap Up
Thank you to all of our members who participated in this year’s Winter Educational Program. Your response to our format change was overwhelmingly positive — with over 100 attendees, the meeting was standing room only. Thanks for letting us know your association is on the right track!
Some meeting highlights
- Unprecedented 1:1 ratio of manufacturer to supplier attendees (both on a company as well as individual level).
- With over 100 participants, NWDA exceeded attendance expectations, forcing our generous host (Architectural Testing) to postpone demolition of their large meeting room … and do a little re-construction to ensure that attendees had comfortable accommodations for the day. Many thanks go to Henry Taylor, Mike Mackereth, and all of the other incredibly flexible ATI team members who handled our 11th-hour game-plan changes with poise, grace, and humor!
- Monday’s welcome reception was a great kick-off to the impressive speaker program that followed on Tuesday. Table Top space was limited to the first several companies who signed up; next year we’ll be sure to have enough space to accommodate more interested vendors.
Speaker re-cap
Back by popular demand, Michael Collins of Jordan, Knauff & Company kicked off the program with an updated outlook of the residential and commercial window and door industry. Collins was followed by a Codes & Specs update presented by ATI’s Mike Mackereth. Jon Hill of Keystone Certifications, and Scott Swaltek of ATI then teamed up to review new glass certification requirements for 2010, and quality control to ensure fill rates and retention.
Following lunch, attendees had the opportunity to hear about the joys of NFRC enforcement from NFRC’s Ray McGowan. The day was wrapped up by Marc LaFrance of the US Department of Energy who spoke to changes in the EPA organizational structure, new lead abatement rules for replacement windows, .30/.30, and the “R-5” window program.
Meeting presentations now available
Didn’t have enough elbow room to take notes at the meeting? Weren’t able to clear your schedule to get out to York?
Or maybe you were one of the unlucky few who were turned away because the 2010 Winter Meeting was overwhelmingly successful and beyond capacity!
Whatever your reasons for wanting them may be, please visit the industry resource section of NWDA.net today to download copies of the meeting presentations.
Board members unanimously elected
Another meeting highlight was the election of Stephen Chen of Crystal Windows, and Sue Dixon of Southwest Vinyl Windows to Active Director positions on the NWDA Board, as well as the election of Chris Cooper of Joseph Machine Company Inc. to an Associate Director position on the NWDA Board. They join returning board members to comprise the 2010 NWDA Board of Directors and Officers.
Officers:
President: Darryl Huber, BF Rich
First Vice President: Chuck Scalzott, Vytex Corporation
Second Vice President: Tom Channell, Chelsea Building Products
Treasurer: Bob Sullivan, Harvey Industries
Active Directors:
Stephen Chen, Crystal Windows
Sue Dixon, Southwest Vinyl Windows
Alan Hinkle, Lockheed Window Corp.
Art Poland, Thermal Industries
Associate Directors:
Nancy Bostwick, Caldwell Manufacturing Company
Randy Cohen, Frank Lowe Rubber & Gasket Co
Chris Cooper, Joseph Machine Company, Inc.
Mike Mackereth, Architectural Testing Inc.
NWDA thanks these volunteers for their support in guiding the direction of association’s activities. We also thank resigned board members, Al Dixon, Kelly King, Rob Rose, and Chuck Wetmore for their service and dedication to NWDA.
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Technical Corner (Cont'd)
Although only a few states have already adopted the 2009 IECC (dark blue on map) and Standard 90.1-2007, all 50 states have agreed that they will update their codes to meet or exceed the stringency of these model codes.
Meeting or Exceeding the 2009 IECC
States adopting the 2009 IECC without amendments will adopt the fenestration requirements shown on the right. State Code Guides on how these requirements apply to individual states are available at www.reca-codes.org. Some states have residential energy codes that are not based on the IECC but can be considered at least equivalent to the 2009 IECC. California’s Title 24 is a case in point. Other states are planning to update their energy code based on Chapter 11 of the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) rather than the 2009 IECC. Comparing these two model codes, however, the U.S. Department of Energy has determined that several of the IRC’s requirements, including some of its fenestration requirements, are weaker than the IECC’s. Therefore, DOE recommends that states basing their building energy code on the 2009 IRC should amend the code so as to bring its requirements in line with the IECC and in compliance with ARRA.
For fenestration, this means:
- In climate zones 1, 2 and 3, the IRC requires an SHGC of 0.35 or lower (0.40 or lower for impact resistant
 fenestration in zones 2 and 3). DOE recommends that states amend the IRC to match the IECC’s requirements: an SHGC of 0.30 or lower for all fenestration in climate zones 1, 2 and 3. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) performed a limited analysis of the potential impact of lower SHGC limits on a typical house in representative locations in climate zones 1, 2 and 3. According to this simulation analysis, a 0.35 SHGC requirement would mean higher energy cost in climate zones 1 and 2 compared to a 0.30 SHGC requirement. In climate zone 3, the picture is mixed. However, PNNL notes there are benefits to lower solar heat gains apart from total energy use impacts, such as peak load reductions, which benefit summer peaking utilities and the downsizing of air conditioners.
- Whereas the IECC has U-factor and SHGC trade-off caps, the IRC allows fenestration energy performance to be traded with non-fenestration energy performance without restrictions. DOE recommends that states amend the IRC so that it includes the IECC’s caps: 0.50 SHGC cap in climate zones 1, 2, and 3; 0.48 U-factor cap in zones 4 and 5; 0.40 U-factor cap in zones 6 thru 8. Although these caps are not expected to directly impact annual energy costs, they may benefit occupant comfort and/or resistance to moisture condensation.
Better Compliance also a Target
By accepting ARRA funding for code adoption, training and enforcement, all 50 states have also committed to develop and implement a plan, including active training and enforcement provisions, to achieve 90 percent compliance with the target codes by 2017, including measuring current compliance each year. To meet this commitment, states that have not yet done so will need to start work on updating their building energy codes as soon as practical. Codes education efforts by DOE, the Building Codes Assistance Project (www.bcap-ocean.org) and regional energy efficiency groups are assisting states in taking the first steps toward this goal of more advanced energy codes, better compliance, and thus more energy efficient construction.
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NWDA 2010 Summer Meeting and Annual Golf Outing
Summer is right around the corner and NWDA is heading back to South Jersey for our 2010 Summer Meeting and Golf Outing. Make your hotel reservation at Marriott’s Seaview Resort now!
When: Monday, July 19 & Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Where: Marriott Seaview Resort, Galloway, NJ
Schedule of Events: |
| Monday, July 19 |
| 9:00 am: |
Board Meeting |
| 12:00 pm: |
Lunch |
| 1:00 pm: |
Golf |
Tournament: Pines Course
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Scramble: Bay Course
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| 6:00 pm |
Cocktails |
| 7:00 pm |
Dinner |
8:00 pm |
Awards Presentation |
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| Tuesday, July 20 |
| 8:00 am |
Breakfast |
| 9:00 am |
Educational Sessions |
| 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
A great trip for the whole family
From the moment you pull into Seaview’s grand, circular driveway you'll experience the rare elegance and charm of this historic Southern New Jersey resort. Located on 670 wooded acres of the pristine New Jersey shores of Reed's Bay, the Seaview Resort & Spa is minutes from the Jersey shore and boardwalk. Your experience isn’t complete until you have a treatment at the on-site, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.
About Seaview golf
Seaview Resort & Spa is a world-class, bayside retreat in southern New Jersey. Seaview offers 36 holes of championship golf on two of New Jersey’s oldest and most prestigious courses.
If you are participating in the Scramble play, plan to enjoy the links-style Bay Course, designed by legendary architect Donald Ross. The Bay Course will be host to the ShopRite LPGA Classic on June 14–20, 2010, just a few weeks before our group’s arrival! This now-famous course continues to challenge both amateur and professional golfers alike.
And Tournament players will certainly enjoy the critically acclaimed Pines Course, brainchild of the renowned design team of Toomey & Flynn. Pines opened in 1929 with its scenic parkland setting carved from the inherent beauty of southern New Jersey’s pine forest landscape. Featuring narrow bentgrass fairways, well-protected landing areas and over 6,800 yards of play, the Pines Course upholds every tradition of golf excellence.
Reserve your room now!
Call (609) 652.1800 and be sure to tell them you are with the N.E. Window and Door Association. The special room rate for NWDA attendees is only $153/night.
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NAM Facility Location and Cost Factor Survey
As part of our ongoing partnership with and membership in the National Association of Manufacturers and The Manufacturing Institute, we are assisting in an important study that they are conducting with Accenture looking at the cost factors that most impact your location and sourcing decisions.
To help us with this study, please take 10 minutes to complete the following survey:
https://survey.confirmit.com/wix2/p1162474292.aspx
This survey has been sent only to leaders in the manufacturing sector and its results will help inform policy makers about the cost pressures faced by manufacturers and their impact on growth and competitiveness.
Thank you for your help; participants will be provided with the results of the survey upon completion of the report.
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Newsletter Ad Space is Still Available for 2010
Looking for a way to showcase your products and services to fellow NWDA members?
Ad space is now available in all 2010 editions of the NWDA e-Newsletter!
Artwork must be submitted accordingly:
| Second Quarter: |
June 4 |
| Third Quarter: |
September 3 |
| Fourth Quarter: |
December 3 |
Advertising is sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay!
Click here for the advertising agreement and to view the ad specifications.
Contact Jen Thayer at jthayer@nwda.net immediately if you wish to secure advertising space.
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Spring "Fly-In" Info
NWDA’s program will begin at the US Capitol Building with an exclusive meeting with US Senator Arlen Specter. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in this important dialogue with a Senator who cast one of the deciding votes for the 2009 Stimulus Plan. Many thanks to Northeast Building Products for arranging this meeting.
What’s on the agenda for the rest of the day?
Following the meeting with Senator Specter, NWDA members will join the NAM Summit around 12:00 pm where we will have a briefing lunch, prior to returning to Capitol Hill. The lobbying visits will be set up by NAM in advance of our meeting, and run from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Our day will conclude with a Congressional Reception from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.
How much is the program?
The fee to participate is $200; this includes the full day of NWDA/NAM programming on Wednesday. If you plan to stay overnight on Wednesday, NAM is offering optional Breakfast and Lunch Events with guest speakers on Thursday, April 15 at an additional cost.
Agenda At A Glance
Tuesday, April 13 |
6:00 pm |
Attendee Mixer in Hyatt Regency Hotel Bar |
Wednesday, April 14 |
| 8:00 am |
Meet at The US Capitol Building/Continental Breakfast |
8:45 am |
Dialogue with Senator Specter |
12:00 pm |
NAM Briefing Lunch |
2:30 pm |
Lobbying Visits Begin |
5:30 pm |
Congressional Reception |
Program Details
Last year, nearly 30 NWDA members went to our nation’s capital to participate in our inaugural Washington "Fly-In." The event was hailed as a tremendous success as it allowed NWDA to open the lines of dialogue between members and their representatives. (Click here for details on last year’s “Fly-In.”)
So we’re heading back for more!
This year, NWDA is teaming up with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) for this event. We will join more than 300 manufacturers from across the US who will gather in Washington for the second annual NAM Manufacturing Summit.
As a group, we plan to visit over 130 Congressional offices to emphasize the need for policies that will spur economic growth and improve our country’s competitiveness.
Get Registered
What: |
2010 Spring Educational Seminar & Washington "Fly-In" |
When: |
Wednesday, April 14 (with Optional NAM Programs on Thursday, April 15) |
Where: |
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Washington, DC |
Cost: |
Regular Registration - $200 if registered after Friday, February 12
**The above fees include the full day of NWDA/NAM programming on Wednesday
Optional NAM Programs on Thursday:
NAM Breakfast with Guest Speaker - $60
NAM Lunch with Guest Speaker - $75 |
How: |
Download and fill out the registration form; return it to NWDA Headquarters today. |
Questions?
Contact JoAnna Laskas at NWDA Headquarters to be put in touch with representatives of the 2010 NWDA Legislative Initiative Committee.
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Member Profile—Learning about your fellow NWDA members
SPOTLIGHT on Chris Cooper, Joseph Machine Company
Celebrating 10 years with Joseph Machine Company (JMC), Chris Cooper currently holds the position of Senior Sales Engineer. Chris is responsible for developing fabrication solutions for JMC’s client base and also mentors Sales Engineers with current project needs.
Prior to joining JMC, Chris held the position of Sales Manager for NapGladu, the largest cutting tool servicing company in the US. While at NapGladu, Chris developed a loyal customer base, supplying cutterstacks and sawblades for 99% of the existing manufactures and machinery suppliers. Recognizing the loyalty of his current customers, JMC approached Chris to develop a stronger presence in the Northeast for their company. With NapGladu being a major supplier to the fenestration industry, the move to JMC was naturally a successful fit.
While with NapGladu, Chris was honored with the Eagle Award for producing a new territory that repeatedly met the annual budget. Chris was also honored with a membership into the ½ million dollar, ¾ million dollar, and the million dollar club — the highest honor of all. At JMC, Chris has maintained the title of Top Sales Engineer for 5 years running by producing the highest volume of sales per individual accounts. Prior to starting his career, Chris earned his degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where he majored in Architectural drafting.
One of the newest members of the NWDA Board of Directors, Chris was elected to an Associate Director position in January. Prior to his board involvement, Chris has represented JMC at NWDA Winter Meetings for several years. What’s kept Chris involved all this time? What else … the networking! NWDA offers a unique venue to hear about fellow members’ challenges, successes, and new directions. In addition to their membership with NWDA, JMC is also a member of AMAA.
While not working or participating in industry activities, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife of 22 years, his four children (2 girls and 2 boys), and his 4 grandchildren. He also serves as the Media Director for his local church where he develops presentations for multiple services, and enjoys aviation and the history associated with flight.
Founded in 1986, Joseph Machine Company (JMC) has become synonymous with the best in custom fabrication solutions. From the debut of their first automated saw machine in 1986 — still in production today — to the newest, high-quality standard line of machines launched in 2009, JMC has taken the lead in providing innovative manufacturing solutions to such varied industries as fenestration, solar, aluminum extruders, residential patio enclosures and solariums, fencing, lighting, wind power and transportation.
JMC has made a very visible change recently; by moving away from the Hammer-Tone Green on their machines to a Blue and White color, JMC now has a fresher, more-contemporary, look. Their latest product introduction is a full line of equipment developed specifically for the US market for flexible fabrication. This timely introduction has proven to be very successful for JMC — As Chris points out: “our software solutions are by far our greatest asset. JMC has a brilliant development team which constantly works to expand solutions with consistently successful results.”
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2010 Scholarship Program
A college scholarship is available — Your company’s membership in NWDA makes this possible. The NWDA Scholarship Committee is now accepting applicants for 2010. For those interested in applying, be sure to note the application deadline of June 4, 2010.
Visit us online to review the full scholarship-parameters, as well as details on the application and selection process.
One scholarship, in the amount of $1,500, will be awarded to a student in their final two years of accredited college or university education. Any staff member or immediate family member (spouse/child) from an NWDA member company is eligible. The successful applicant is a junior- or senior-level college student showing exemplary performance in academics, activities, and achievements, and who is a well-rounded student with positive goals for the future.
The intent of this scholarship is to enhance the value NWDA brings to members, and to reward those who demonstrate both academic and community-related achievement. Be sure that you take advantage of this great opportunity, and good luck to all who apply!
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Member News—What’s New With You?
A two-day building envelope educational symposium and design challenge “test-off” is being hosted by Architectural Testing, Inc. (ATI) at its New England Regional Laboratory, 10 Tracy Road, Chelmsford, MA, on May 21 and 22, 2010. There is no charge to participants and attendees, who must register during April.
On day one, ATI will present an Educational Symposium and Open House at the Laboratory. Especially designed for architects, engineers and product manufacturers that specialize in the building envelope, the symposium will cover current building envelope code changes impacting the building products industry, consider testing requirements for pressure equalized and drained and back ventilated rain screen wall cladding systems. Speakers will additionally review the application of new AAMA and ASTM field testing protocols and discuss the advantages of Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) as a means to ensure that intended energy and green performance objectives are realized. Laboratory personnel will also present demonstrations of hurricane impact, pressure cycling and wind-driven rain testing. Participants are also invited to a welcome reception at the Laboratory from 5:00-7:00pm.
On day two, teams of practicing architects, construction professionals, trades people and students will convene at ATI’s Chelmsford lab to see who has designed and constructed the best-performing air-and-water barrier system as the culmination of the 2010 Air Barrier Design Challenge, sponsored by the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) of the Boston Society of Architects (BSA). Each team’s mockup will be performance-tested according to ASTM E 783 and ASTM E 1105 at the IAS and AAMA-accredited ATI facility to determine the winning team. The design challenge will not only afford an opportunity for technology exchange related to air barrier construction and testing, it will also be worth AIA/CES Learning Unit credits for participating design professionals.
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Steve Chen, Executive Vice President of Crystal Window & Door Systems, has accepted a special invitation to join the Advisory Council on Small Business to the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This Advisory Council provides a forum to informally share insights on economic and financial conditions affecting small and mid-size businesses in the region and the nation as a whole. The Council’s objective is to provide advice to the Federal Reserve Bank president in his activities including monetary policy deliberations.
“I am extremely honored to be asked to serve as an advisor to such an important and prestigious institution as the New York Federal Reserve Bank,” said Chen. “I will certainly do my best to convey to the Federal Reserve leadership the key issues and concerns of smaller businesses. I am also pleased that the Fed leaders value the views of businesses such as Crystal, especially in these very challenging economic times.”
The 10-member Council meets a minimum of three times per year and members serve for a term of three years. A broad cross section of smaller and mid-size businesses from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Puerto Rico are represented along with Crystal Windows on the Council.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks, which together with the Board of Governors and Chairman (currently Ben Bernanke) in Washington, D.C., make up the United States Federal Reserve System. The Federal Reserve System has several extremely important ongoing objectives including the establishment and implementation of national monetary policy, supporting financial stability in the United States and abroad, the supervision and regulation of domestic member and foreign depository institutions, and serving as the banker for the Federal government.
The New York Federal Reserve Bank is the largest of the 12 Reserve Banks in terms of assets and volume of activity. The President of the New York Federal Reserve Bank is the only regional Reserve Bank president with a permanent vote on the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC). The other Reserve Bank presidents serve on a rotating basis.
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DAC Products, manufacturer of sample and display materials for the window and door industry, has introduced a new standard accessory for their popular knock down display. The new bottom shelf can be ordered along with the display or is easily installed to existing units already in use. It allows for merchandising window corner cuts and other component parts that are essential when selling the features and benefits of your product. The KD display and accessory shelf is available in blue or black and can be purchased with customized graphics in a quantity of only one. DAC also offers custom designs to meet individual requirements.
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Wayne Gorell, Chairman and CEO of Gorell Windows & Doors, has been selected one of “Pennsylvania’s Top 100 People” by Pennsylvania Business Central. The publication recognizes individuals in a 16-county coverage area who stood out in 2009 for either their business acumen or their contributions to their communities. Wayne Gorell founded Gorell Enterprises in 1994. In addition to leading his company to Inc. 500’s distinction as one of America’s “Fastest Growing Companies,” he was an Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 1998, 2002, and 2003. In 2004 he was honored as the winner of the Master Entrepreneur of the Year award for Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. He was also named to Pennsylvania Business Central’s “Top 100 People” list for 2004 and 2005 and received Pittsburgh Business Times’ Diamond Award in 2006.
Gorell Windows & Doors has named Jeni Adams its new Customer Service Manager. In her new position, Adams oversees Gorell’s customer service and order entry departments. She is responsible for ensuring that Gorell dealers and distributors receive the highest-possible quality products promptly and efficiently. In addition, she handles issues pertaining to pricing and product quality. Adams has a strong and successful history running customer service departments for window manufacturers over a period of more than 25 years. She also has several years experience working for one of the largest home-improvement companies in the country.
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Industrial Sales Corp (ISC), is pleased to announce the addition of Beau D. Jasmer to its West Coast sales team. Jasmer brings construction industry experience and a strong sales and sales management background to his position as West Coast Sales Representative. Territories which Jasmer will oversee for ISC include: California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Southern Nevada.
Before joining ISC, Jasmer was the divisional general manager for Glasswerks LA, where he was responsible for the Northern California operations of Personal Touch Glass. Prior to this position, Jasmer was the Southwest regional sales manager for Edgetech IG, where he oversaw sales in six Southwestern states. Prior to his tenure at Edgetech, Jasmer was a purchasing agent for Pulte Homes Corporation, where he was responsible for procuring labor and materials for residential construction projects, and for training sales agents and field personnel.
Jasmer holds a BS degree in Business with a concentration in Production and Operations Management from California State University, Chico.
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Don’t see your member news included here? Make sure that your communications team is sending copies of your press releases to info@nwda.net. Members love to read about what’s going on with each others’ companies, so we can’t get too much news!
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Mission Statement
The Northeast Window and Door Association represents window and door manufacturers, supported by suppliers, for the goal of providing affordable access to information and education regarding market, government, building code, and business influencers shaping the window and door marketplace.
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NWDA Officers
Darryl Huber, BF Rich Co., President
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Chuck Scalzott, Vytex Windows Corporation, First Vice President
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Tom Channell, Chelsea Building Products, Second Vice President
• Bob Sullivan, Harvey Industries, Treasurer
NWDA Active Directors
Stephen Chen, Crystal Windows
• Sue Dixon, Southwest Vinyl Windows
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Alan Hinkle, Lockheed Window Corp.
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Art Poland, Thermal Industries
NWDA Associate Directors
Nancy Bostwick, Caldwell Manufacturing Company • Randy Cohen, Frank Lowe Rubber and Gasket Company • Chris Cooper, Joseph Machine Company, Inc. • Mike Mackereth, Architectural Testing Inc.
NWDA Past-Presidents
William Langfelder • William Carmichael • Alan Ungerleider • Robert Williams • Lee Borellis • Herb Steigler • Art Poland • John Mesko • Chris Lorber • Keith Oakley • Terry Rex • Michael Sugrue • Bill Donnelly
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