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<NAME> Minuteman International, Inc.
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-2000 DEC-31-2000
<PERIOD-START> APR-01-2000 JAN-01-2000
<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-2000 JUN-30-2000
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0 0
0 0
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<F1>
Loss provision for doubtful accounts is included in total costs.
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