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Article: The Industry.
- Article from:
- Jewelers Circular Keystone
- Article date:
- May 1, 2009
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MANUFACTURERS
Findings manufacturer BA Ballou was put into receivership in March, although an employee of the 130-year-old company said it hopes to reopen under a new "management agreement."
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LABS
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