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This section provides an overview for turning as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 42 turning companies and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked turning companies as of December, 2024: 1.Cox Manufacturing Company, 2.Solutions Manufacturing, Inc., 3.3ERP.
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Turning is a machining process where a cutting tool, often referred to as a bit, shapes a rotating workpiece on a lathe. This process is commonly known as lathe turning, is used to produce symmetrical objects with tools chosen based on the desired outcome.
Turning excels in producing cylindrical products such as screws, bolts, shafts, and nipples. Its versatility allows for complex shapes through various bits and precise surface specifications by adjusting the rotation speed. Turning is indispensable in manufacturing precision components for devices like smartphones and automotive parts.
The process involves securing a cylindrical workpiece on a lathe and cutting its periphery and sides with a high-speed rotating tool. Selecting the right tool is crucial for achieving the desired shape and dimensions. Efficiency and quality in turning depend on balancing lathe speed, spindle speed, and the bit's depth. Adjustments to these parameters influence machining time, accuracy, and tool longevity. Moreover, setting the correct depth of cut is essential to prevent defects caused by excessive cutting heat and frictional resistance.
This method focuses on shaping the outer circumference of a workpiece, encompassing techniques like outer rounding, step cutting, taper cutting, curved surface cutting, grooving, butt cutting, and knurling.
End-face machining targets the workpiece's end, involving end face grinding, front face grinding, and chamfering.
Drilling involves creating holes, either by pressing a drill against the workpiece's end face for initial drilling or enlarging an existing hole's diameter through boring.
Also known as threading, this process creates threads along a workpiece's periphery or within a hole, including external and internal threading.
Using profile-specific turning tools, profile machining cuts even complex shapes efficiently, according to predefined specifications.
Turning operations utilize various bits, including single-edge, sword, thrusting, threading, knurling, and rotary tools, each designed for specific tasks like shaping external forms, cutting through workpieces, threading, knurling, and more.
Bits are categorized based on their structure into disposable, brazed, and solid types.
The shape of chips produced during turning, such as flow, shear, swell, and cracked types, provides insights into the machining process's efficiency and potential issues, guiding adjustments for optimal outcomes.
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Scientific Cutting Tools, Inc. is a manufacturer of precision cutting tools for the industrial sector established in 1963 and located in Simi Valley, California, USA. The company’s product lineup includes single point boring and grooving tools, thread mills for creating threads in a range of materials, and indexable boring bars for precise boring of parts or components. It also offers cavity tools for core machining, and port tools for creating port threads or contours. The company chiefly serves clients in the industrial manufacturing and automation sectors.
Saturn Industries is an American ISO certified EDM electrode and tooling manufacturer located in Hudson, New York, founded in 1959. Key products the company produces include EDM supplies and consumables such as precision graphite electrodes, metallic EDM electrodes, power feeders, wire guides, and EDM wire. The company possesses CNC milling, turning, centerless grinding, surface grinding, and EDM capabilities and it offers custom CNC machining and engineering services. Equipment produced by the company is suitable for electronics, semiconductor, medical, aerospace, power generation industries.
Roberson Machine Company (RMC) is a contract manufacturer specializing in CNC machining services founded in 2001 and based in Bland, Missouri. The company's ISO 9001:2008 certified facility is equipped with various capabilities including 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC milling and turning, as well as wire EDM using plastics, stainless steel, aluminum and titanium. Aside from manufacturing processes, RMC also offers value-added services such as robotics-automated loading and unloading, inspection and testing, and order tracking for client workpieces. The company's customers include Medtronic, ABB Robotics, and Boeing.
Ace Metal Crafts Co., established in 1960 and headquartered in Bensenville, IL, is an industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in stainless steel fabrication. It offers services including tube and pipe laser cutting, welding, polishing, mechanical assembly, and quality engineering. These services cater to industries, including food processing and packaging, pharmaceutical processing and packaging, and environmental applications. The company has received the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award from the American Psychological Association for its attentiveness to its employees and excellence in the workplace.
Cox is a manufacturer of screw machine products and supplier of machining services based in Texas since 1956. The company designs and provides CNC screw machine products and parts which consist of Screw Machined Pins, Retractable Pins, Micro Gears, Micro Shafts, and Micro Fittings. Their machining services cater to Swiss screw machining & machined products, Micromachining, Automatic Bar Machining, and more to produce parts that have applications in the field of medical, aerospace, electronics, military and defense, and aircraft machining.
Solutions Manufacturing, Inc. is a precision machined components manufacturer founded in 1994 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Specializing in precision CNC milling and turning, the company produces custom CNC parts and provides other manufacturing services such as automated hardware insertion, bead blasting and MIG and TIG welding. The company also provides assistance in areas like prototyping, process development or project scheduling. The company's scope of expertise ranges through several industries including aerospace, agriculture, telecommunications, military and defense, food processing, and others.
Technox Machine & Manufacturing Inc. is the manufacturer of machine parts and supplier of machining services based in Chicago since 1976. Their machining services include fabricating, grinding, cutting and welding requirements for all sorts of industrial machines. The custom fabrication of materials and machining processes helps cater to industries such as food processing, automation, packaging, printing equipment and more. Metal Fabrication Services includes CNC Milling, CNC Turning, and Sheet Metal Fabrication. There is also Horizontal Boring & CNC Horizontal Boring services along with Horizontal, Vertical, & CNC Turning. Large Part CNC and Heavy Component Machining services are also included.
Mico Machine Company, established in 1979 and based in La Grange, USA, is an AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and supplier of precision components. The company's product range includes precision aerospace components, petroleum components, corrosion-resistant parts, parts with improved paint adhesion, and commercial aircraft parts. These products are used in aircraft assembly, petroleum processing, surface treatments, and aircraft maintenance. It serves the commercial aviation, defense, petroleum, and aerospace manufacturing industries. The company's services include CNC milling, CNC turning, chemical processing, and measurement for quality assurance.
Precise Machine Company, established in 1967 and headquartered in Niles, Illinois, USA, is an ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR-registered manufacturer and supplier of high-tolerance components. The company's product range includes close tolerance jig boring of aerospace components, CNC milling, CNC machining, CNC turning, and jig boring. These products are used in different industries including aerospace, automotive, firearms, heavy construction, and linear motion. Besides, the company handles materials such as alloy, aluminum, brass, copper, and stainless steel to ensure quality in every component. Its services include CNC machining, and CNC quality control and inspection.
Brodeur Machine Company, Inc., established in 1922 and based in New Bedford, MA, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of custom machine equipment. The company's product range includes complete machines, fabrications, precision machining, repairs, and rebuilds. These products are used for metal and steel processing, utility maintenance, and various manufacturing applications. It primarily serves precision metal and steel processing, major utilities, and the burgeoning manufacturing sector. The company also offers services such as machining, fabrication, thermal spray, wire EDM services, and auxiliary services.
Mac Machine Company, Inc., founded in Baltimore, MD, in 1976, is a supplier of Machining services for parts and assemblies. The company's provised services inluding CNC milling technology to create intricate and precise parts, CNC Turning, Wire EDM and Drilling and Tapping. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, warehousing and distribution, repair services and customer and technical support.
Grand Valley Manufacturing Co., founded in 1953 and located in Grand Valley, PA, is an ISO 9001:2000 certified supplier of metal machining services and solutions. The company offers large machining services including but not limited to deep hole boring, CNC turning, drilling, honing, and milling services. The company is a major contractor for various projects globally and produces space and aerospace components for the US Air Force. It also caters to industries such as mining, construction, oil and gas, and power generation.
Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal Corp., established in April 2003, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of cutting tools and laser optics. Based in Itami, Hyogo, Japan, the company offers a diverse range of products, including cemented carbide, CBN, and sintered diamond cutting tools under brands like IGETALLOY and SUMIBORON. Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal Corp. serves various industries by providing cutting-edge solutions for precision machining and laser processing. As a subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., the company upholds its rposition for innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
GOERNA is a contract manufacturer specializing in machining and tooling services that was established in 1976 in Navarra, Spain. The company offers various capabilities for producing testing as well as verification tools. These capabilities include flat grinding of metal molds, cylindrical grinding of precision parts, and plastic or metal milling services for parts or prototypes. It also offers CNC turning of parts fabricated from steel, aluminum, or technical plastics. The company primarily serves clients in the automotive, industrial manufacturing, and construction sectors.
GSI Ingranaggi SRL, established in 1980 and headquartered in Cadelbosco Sopra, Italy, is a mechanical power transmission component designer and manufacturer. The company's products include spur gears, epicyclic gearing, and spine shafts, which are used in various transmission systems for industrial equipment and industrial vehicles. It also produces precision smart parts for any mechanical transmission system. The company's custom manufacturing services include assistance with prototyping and product development, co-design, and warehousing.
Leistritz Produktionstechnik GmbH, founded in 1905 and headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, is a manufacturer of high-tech solutions such as pumps, turbine components, and precision tools. The company has four business units, including production, turbine, and pump technology, and each unit caters to different fields, such as turbines, pumps, and extrusion. It is also available in 17 locations and provides products to 21 industries, including chemicals, life science, and metal processing. In 2019, the company introduced its Flexcore pump, which has replaceable modular cartridge inserts and up to 20 different flexible directions and six flow categories.
Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal Corporation was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Hyogo, Japan, and is a manufacturer of carbide materials and machinery tools for various industrial applications. The company provides sintered diamond cutting tools, wear-resistant tools, laser optical devices, and diamond products that have applications in the automotive, info-communications, electronics, energy, and environmental protection sectors. The company also offers turning tools, PCD tools, drilling tools, milling tools along with cemented carbide tools that are indispensable for metal processing in the automotive and aviation industries
SECO, founded in Fagersta, Sweden is a supplier of metal cutting solutions for milling, stationary tools, holemaking and tooling systems. The company's product portfolio includes cutting tools, including drills, end mills, reamers, and inserts, CNC machining centers, Laser Cutting Systems, Waterjet Cutting Machines and Abrasive Cutting Tools. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
Shenzhen DEK Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, as a manufacturer of precision parts and prototypes. The company's range of products encompasses CNC machining services, vacuum casting, 3D printing services, sheet metal, injection moulding services, precision machining, and fabrication. These products facilitate precise part production, prototyping, and component fabrication. From design to mass production, the company caters to a range of sectors, including aerospace, medical, automotive, consumer products, agriculture, and sports, among others.
JHY Enterprise, founded in 2011 and headquartered in BaoLong, Shenzhen, China, is a manufacturer specializing in CNC machining services and CNC machining parts. The company offers a wide range of services, including CNC turning, CNC milling, sheet metal machining, stamping, as well as die casting and injection molding. Its product portfolio includes bolts, and metal joints, , working with various materials such as aluminum alloy, stainless steel, brass, POM, and more. It ensures a seamless service from initial consultation to final delivery.
Diacarb is a manufacturer that specializes in CNC machining and the production of complex and precise components, established in 1981 and headquartered in St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada. The company offers a range of products and services, including DiaCarb Abrasives, Basic Carbide Blanks and Preformed, Extramet Carbide Rods, Consort Rotary Diamond Dresser, and Castle-Tech Diamond Wheels. Its service portfolio includes multi-axis CNC turning (including Swiss turning), horizontal/vertical CNC milling, engineering and product development, carbide grinding, brazing, and quality inspection.
Proto Labs Inc. is a custom manufacturer of parts and components for prototyping operations founded in 1999 and located in Maple Plain, Minnesota, USA. The company produces CNC machined parts for on-demand production orders, 3D printed parts for rapid prototyping of test concepts, and injection-molded parts for short-run production of trial or limited edition items. It also offers custom fabrication of sheet metal parts according to client specifications. The company mainly serves client manufacturers of medical devices, consumer appliances, and automotive parts.
Mikron-Metalno d.o.o., established in 2011 and headquartered in Lukavac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a manufacturer of precision machining and the design and production of tools, parts, and assemblies. The company specializes in precision machining using CNC, lathes, and NC milling machines. It manufactures stamping tools, meeting bending, cutting, and injection mold production for plastics. It emphasizes cost-effective solutions for precision metalworking, leveraging state-of-the-art CNC technology to deliver prototypes, individual parts, and series productions in stainless steel, aluminum, and industrial plastic. The company's services include metal milling, turning, and stamping, utilizing a range of machinery from CNC to conventional equipment.
LARM a.s., established in 1977 and headquartered in the Czech Republic, is a manufacturer and supplier of optoelectronic and magnetic sensors, encoders, and CNC machining. The company specializes in CNC machining and traditional manufacturing of optoelectronic and magnetic sensors alongside mechanical and electrotechnical assemblies. Its products include a range of encoders, hand wheels, and measuring probes for industrial automation. Its CNC machining capabilities encompass milling and turning, utilizing various materials, including steel, aluminum, and plastics. Its surface treatments include cementation, powder coating, and engraving. The company uses a step CAD converter for seamless interoperability between CAD systems.
Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrik Paul Horn GmbH, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, is a manufacturer of precision tools and machine accessories under the Horn brand. The company specializes in grooving, slide turning, and slot milling tools. Its products include numerous milling process tools, ultra-hard tools equipped with diamond substrates for hard machining, and solid carbide milling cutters. These products are used for metalworking and woodworking with CNC machines and handheld power tools. The company also offers custom machine tool manufacturing for OEMs and individual clients.
Shanghai Nagoya Precision Tools Co. Ltd. is based in Shanghai, China, and is a manufacturer of five-axis tool grinding machines and cutting tools established in 1992 as a joint venture between Shanghai Tool Works Co. Ltd. and Japan’s Nagoya Diamond Industrial Co. Ltd. The company’s products include diamond and cubic boron nitride (CBN) cutting tools for brittle or hard materials, non-standard cutting tools such as reamers and carbide forming tools, and five-axis tool grinders for creating various shapes and angles of cutting tools. The company’s products are used by client manufacturers of industrial machinery and equipment.
CERATIZIT S.A. is based in Mamer, Luxembourg, and is a manufacturer of cutting tools and hard material products that was established in 1921 as a joint venture between the Cerametal Group and the Austrian Plansee Group. The company offers hard material products such as preforms and blanks fabricated from cermet or carbide. It also offers cutting tools for milling or parting, as well as digital software for precise measuring and control. The company is ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001-certified, and mainly serves clients in the industrial manufacturing sector.
Walter AG is headquartered in Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and is a manufacturer of metal machining tools that was founded in 1919 before being acquired by Sweden’s Sandvik AB in 2002. The company produces tools used in metal fabrication operations such as slot milling, finishing and drilling. These include adaptors for holding or clamping tools, turning tool tips for making grooves, and orbital drill thread milling cutters. The company’s products are used by tool and die shops, automotive manufacturers, and companies offering prototyping or engineering services.
Worldwide Instrument Parts Co. (WIPCO), founded in 2000 and headquartered in Livingston, Texas, is a manufacturer and supplier of custom precision machined parts. The company specializes in the machining of high-tolerance parts from a diverse range of materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and Inconel, in which its products are used in industries, including aerospace, medical, oil and gas, and industrial. The company also holds ISO 9001:2015/AS9100D industry standard certifications.
3ERP, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Zhongshan, China, is an ISO 9001-2015 certified manufacturer, supplier, and service provider of rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing services. Their comprehensive offerings encompass 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, as well as plastic injection molding, and engineering services like product design and CAD modeling. They produce prototypes of automotive parts, medical device components, consumer electronics casings and parts, and plastic molded components for various applications.
Hubs, formerly known as 3D Hubs, B.V., founded in 2013 and a subsidiary of Proto Labs, Inc., is a manufacturer headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands that specializes in developing online manufacturing platform. The company offers a platform that connects engineers with manufacturing partners, offering a range of capabilities, including 3D printing, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, injection molding for prototypes and production tooling, and sheet metal fabrication. Notably, the company has evolved from a peer-to-peer 3D printing network to include full-service manufacturing, with clients like National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)
Zhongshan Hord Rapidtools Co., Ltd., established in 2013 and headquartered in Zhongshan, China, is a custom manufacturer specializing in rapid tooling and low-volume production. The company offers various services, including plastic injection molding, CNC machining, silicone heat compression, aluminum pressure die casting, and aluminum extrusion. These services find applications across various industries for manufacturing parts and components. With a factory spanning 2,100 square meters, it is equipped with advanced injection molding machines, CNC machines, and inspection equipment. Strict quality control is implemented throughout every procedure, from material sourcing and processing to testing and packaging.
CeramTec, established in 1903, is headquartered in Plochingen, Germany, and is a manufacturer and supplier of technical ceramics, and is active at production sites in Europe, the USA, and Asia with more than 3,680 employees worldwide. The products offered by the company are Bearing Rollers, BIOLOX, BIOLOX delta, Catalyst Carriers, Coil Bodies, and many more. The topics used by the company are largely 3D Printing, BIOLOX Implants, E-Mobility, DENSILOX Dental Implants, Medical Equipment, and more. The application areas of the company include 3D Printing, Bearing & Sealing Technology, Automotive & Mobility, Electronic Circuit Carriers, Dental Solutions, and more.
Discovery Precision Machining Inc., established in 2008 and located in Toronto, Ontario, is a manufacturer of assemblies and components for the aerospace, electronics, molding, power generation, and medical industries. The company's product portfolio includes piston rods, valves, nozzles, nuts, battery housings, and fittings made from aluminum stainless steel, bronze, nickel and titanium materials.Vertical CNC milling, CNC turning, mechanical assembly, and value added services are also available. The company mainly serves clients in Canada supplemented by an extensive team of partners and distributors.
CGL Manufacturing, located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, has been a custom manufacturer and supplier offering machining, fabrication, forging, and casting solutions since 1923. The company provides various custom metal fabrication services to OEMs across multiple sectors, including construction, heavy truck, material handling, mining, and rail. The comapny and the OEM Manufacturing division of Steelcraft Inc. has integrated into the Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group family, operating within the Arrow Off-Road Division. Its products are sold directly to end customers rather than through distributors or resellers. Some of its several certifications include the ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 in both China and Guelph.
ARNO Limited is a manufacturer and distributor of cutting tools and tool holders for the metalworking industry that was established in Bristol, England, United Kingdom, in 1936. The company’s product lineup includes milling tools such as slotting cutters and end mills, turning tools such as boring bars and thread cutters, and grooving tools such as parting off blades. It also offers tool management products, including cabinets, dispensers, and identification systems. The company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001-certified, and mainly serves clients in the industrial manufacturing sector.
3D Machine, Inc., established in 1996 and based in Goodland, IN, USA, is an ISO9001:2008 certified manufacturer and supplier of machined and fabricated products. The company's product range includes CNC machining, CNC turning, waterjet, and laser services, Swiss turning, and contract manufacturing. These services ensure precise fabrication and machining for various industrial needs. It primarily serves the machinery manufacturing sector. The company's services include CNC milling up to 5 axes, waterjet processing, laser cutting and engraving, production assembly, and fabrication.
Dongguan Star Machining Technology Co., Limited, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Huangjiang town, Dongguan city, Guangdong, China, is a precision machining solutions supplier and manufacturer, specializing in aerospace, military, defense, and custom projects. Its product offerings include high-precision CNC turned stainless shafts, sleeves, inserts, aluminum shift rods, and brass turned shafts. These components cater to diverse industries for manufacturing various parts. It has thte capability to develops and creates molds based on original samples, 3D prototypes, and rough plans. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified for its adherance to quality management standards.
Hoffmann SE is a supplier and distributor of quality tools, workshop equipment, and personal protective equipment that was established in 1919 and is based in Munich, Germany. The company’s product portfolio includes hand tools, power tools, measuring tools, clamping tools, cutting tools. The performance, excellence, and dependability of the tools, workshop equipment, and personal protective equipment have been carefully considered. The products are utilized in various industries, including metalworking, automotive, aerospace, jewelry, and electronics. Additionally, it is designed with energy efficiency and environmental compliance in mind.
HeBei Matson Metal Tech Co. Ltd., founded in 2014 and based in Shijiazhuang, China, is a supplier of custom metal parts made using various methods like casting, machining, and fabrication. The company has been in the industry for over 20 years and provides die-casting, machining, and 3D print prototyping services, among others. It uses several materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, and Carbon steel, to supply various metal parts like pipe fittings, valves, and pumps. Its CNC machining operation has over 120 machines to provide the full spectrum of machining services, including drilling, turning, and milling.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Cox Manufacturing Company |
50.0%
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| 2 | Solutions Manufacturing, Inc. |
16.7%
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| 3 | 3ERP |
16.7%
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| 4 | Technox Machine & Manufacturing Inc. |
16.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the turning page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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13 | 46.4% |
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China
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3 | 10.7% |
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Canada
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3 | 10.7% |
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Japan
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2 | 7.1% |
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Germany
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2 | 7.1% |
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Spain
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1 | 3.6% |
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Italy
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1 | 3.6% |
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Sweden
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1 | 3.6% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 3.6% |
Poland
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1 | 3.6% |
