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Global Gas Liquefiers Market Professional Survey Report 2018

June 2018 | 105 pages | ID: G780061EF3DEN
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This report studies the global Gas Liquefiers market status and forecast, categorizes the global Gas Liquefiers market size (value & volume) by manufacturers, type, application, and region.
This report focuses on the top manufacturers in North America, Europe, Japan, China, India, Southeast Asia and other regions (Central & South America, and Middle East & Africa).
The global Gas Liquefiers market is valued at xx million US$ in 2017 and is expected to reach xx million US$ by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of xx.x % between 2018 and 2025.
The major manufacturers covered in this report
  • Essex Industries
  • Parker Hannifin
  • Cryomech
  • Air Liquide Advanced Technologies
  • Quantum Design, Inc.
  • Jefferson Lab
  • CHI Engineering
  • Kor-Chem
  • CSIC Pride (Nanjing) Cryogenic Technolog
Geographically, this report studies the top producers and consumers, focuses on product capacity, production, value, consumption, market share and growth opportunity in these key regions, covering
  • North America
  • Europe
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Southeast Asia
  • Other regions (Central & South America, Middle East & Africa)
The regional scope of the study is as follows:
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Singapore
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • UK
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Central & South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Turkey
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa
On the basis of product, this report displays the production, revenue, price, market share and growth rate of each type, primarily split into
  • Nitrogen Liquefier
  • Oxygen Liquefier
  • Helium Liquefier
  • Others
By Application, the market can be split into
  • Industrial Gas
  • Oil & Gas
  • Others
The study objectives of this report are:
  • To analyze and study the global Gas Liquefiers capacity, production, value, consumption, status (2013-2017) and forecast (2018-2025);
  • Focuses on the key Gas Liquefiers manufacturers, to study the capacity, production, value, market share and development plans in future.
  • Focuses on the global key manufacturers, to define, describe and analyze the market competition landscape, SWOT analysis.
  • To define, describe and forecast the market by type, application and region.
  • To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks.
  • To identify significant trends and factors driving or inhibiting the market growth.
  • To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high growth segments.
  • To strategically analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trend and their contribution to the market.
  • To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.
  • To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies.
In this study, the years considered to estimate the market size of Gas Liquefiers are as follows:
  • History Year: 2013-2017
  • Base Year: 2017
  • Estimated Year: 2018
  • Forecast Year 2018 to 2025
For the data information by region, company, type and application, 2017 is considered as the base year. Whenever data information was unavailable for the base year, the prior year has been considered.
Key Stakeholders
Gas Liquefiers Manufacturers
Gas Liquefiers Distributors/Traders/Wholesalers
Gas Liquefiers Subcomponent Manufacturers
Industry Association
Downstream Vendors
Available Customizations
With the given market data, QYResearch offers customizations according to the company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:
Regional and country-level analysis of the Gas Liquefiers market, by end-use.
Detailed analysis and profiles of additional market players.
Global Gas Liquefiers Market Professional Survey Report 2018

1 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW OF GAS LIQUEFIERS

1.1 Definition and Specifications of Gas Liquefiers
  1.1.1 Definition of Gas Liquefiers
  1.1.2 Specifications of Gas Liquefiers
1.2 Classification of Gas Liquefiers
  1.2.1 Nitrogen Liquefier
  1.2.2 Oxygen Liquefier
  1.2.3 Helium Liquefier
  1.2.4 Others
1.3 Applications of Gas Liquefiers
  1.3.1 Industrial Gas
  1.3.2 Oil & Gas
  1.3.3 Others
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
  1.4.1 North America
  1.4.2 Europe
  1.4.3 China
  1.4.4 Japan
  1.4.5 Southeast Asia
  1.4.6 India

2 MANUFACTURING COST STRUCTURE ANALYSIS OF GAS LIQUEFIERS

2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Gas Liquefiers
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Gas Liquefiers
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Gas Liquefiers

3 TECHNICAL DATA AND MANUFACTURING PLANTS ANALYSIS OF GAS LIQUEFIERS

3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Gas Liquefiers Major Manufacturers in 2017
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Gas Liquefiers Major Manufacturers in 2017
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Gas Liquefiers Major Manufacturers in 2017
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Gas Liquefiers Major Manufacturers in 2017

4 GLOBAL GAS LIQUEFIERS OVERALL MARKET OVERVIEW

4.1 2013-2018E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
  4.2.1 2013-2018E Global Gas Liquefiers Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
  4.2.2 2017 Gas Liquefiers Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
  4.3.1 2013-2018E Global Gas Liquefiers Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
  4.3.2 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
  4.4.1 2013-2018E Global Gas Liquefiers Sales Price
  4.4.2 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)

5 GAS LIQUEFIERS REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS

5.1 North America Gas Liquefiers Market Analysis
  5.1.1 North America Gas Liquefiers Market Overview
  5.1.2 North America 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.1.3 North America 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price Analysis
  5.1.4 North America 2017 Gas Liquefiers Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Gas Liquefiers Market Analysis
  5.2.1 Europe Gas Liquefiers Market Overview
  5.2.2 Europe 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.2.3 Europe 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price Analysis
  5.2.4 Europe 2017 Gas Liquefiers Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Gas Liquefiers Market Analysis
  5.3.1 China Gas Liquefiers Market Overview
  5.3.2 China 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.3.3 China 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price Analysis
  5.3.4 China 2017 Gas Liquefiers Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Gas Liquefiers Market Analysis
  5.4.1 Japan Gas Liquefiers Market Overview
  5.4.2 Japan 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.4.3 Japan 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price Analysis
  5.4.4 Japan 2017 Gas Liquefiers Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Gas Liquefiers Market Analysis
  5.5.1 Southeast Asia Gas Liquefiers Market Overview
  5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price Analysis
  5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Gas Liquefiers Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Gas Liquefiers Market Analysis
  5.6.1 India Gas Liquefiers Market Overview
  5.6.2 India 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.6.3 India 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price Analysis
  5.6.4 India 2017 Gas Liquefiers Market Share Analysis

6 GLOBAL 2013-2018E GAS LIQUEFIERS SEGMENT MARKET ANALYSIS (BY TYPE)

6.1 Global 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Gas Liquefiers Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Gas Liquefiers Product Driving Factors Analysis
  6.3.1 Nitrogen Liquefier of Gas Liquefiers Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  6.3.2 Oxygen Liquefier of Gas Liquefiers Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  6.3.3 Helium Liquefier of Gas Liquefiers Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  6.3.4 Others of Gas Liquefiers Growth Driving Factor Analysis

7 GLOBAL 2013-2018E GAS LIQUEFIERS SEGMENT MARKET ANALYSIS (BY APPLICATION)

7.1 Global 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Gas Liquefiers Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Gas Liquefiers Product Driving Factors Analysis
  7.3.1 Industrial Gas of Gas Liquefiers Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.2 Oil & Gas of Gas Liquefiers Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.3 Others of Gas Liquefiers Growth Driving Factor Analysis

8 MAJOR MANUFACTURERS ANALYSIS OF GAS LIQUEFIERS

8.1 Essex Industries
  8.1.1 Company Profile
  8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.1.2.1 Product A
    8.1.2.2 Product B
  8.1.3 Essex Industries 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.1.4 Essex Industries 2017 Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Parker Hannifin
  8.2.1 Company Profile
  8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.2.2.1 Product A
    8.2.2.2 Product B
  8.2.3 Parker Hannifin 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.2.4 Parker Hannifin 2017 Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Cryomech
  8.3.1 Company Profile
  8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.3.2.1 Product A
    8.3.2.2 Product B
  8.3.3 Cryomech 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.3.4 Cryomech 2017 Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 Air Liquide Advanced Technologies
  8.4.1 Company Profile
  8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.4.2.1 Product A
    8.4.2.2 Product B
  8.4.3 Air Liquide Advanced Technologies 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.4.4 Air Liquide Advanced Technologies 2017 Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Quantum Design, Inc.
  8.5.1 Company Profile
  8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.5.2.1 Product A
    8.5.2.2 Product B
  8.5.3 Quantum Design, Inc. 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.5.4 Quantum Design, Inc. 2017 Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Jefferson Lab
  8.6.1 Company Profile
  8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.6.2.1 Product A
    8.6.2.2 Product B
  8.6.3 Jefferson Lab 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.6.4 Jefferson Lab 2017 Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 CHI Engineering
  8.7.1 Company Profile
  8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.7.2.1 Product A
    8.7.2.2 Product B
  8.7.3 CHI Engineering 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.7.4 CHI Engineering 2017 Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Kor-Chem
  8.8.1 Company Profile
  8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.8.2.1 Product A
    8.8.2.2 Product B
  8.8.3 Kor-Chem 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.8.4 Kor-Chem 2017 Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 CSIC Pride (Nanjing) Cryogenic Technolog
  8.9.1 Company Profile
  8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.9.2.1 Product A
    8.9.2.2 Product B
  8.9.3 CSIC Pride (Nanjing) Cryogenic Technolog 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.9.4 CSIC Pride (Nanjing) Cryogenic Technolog 2017 Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution Analysis

9 DEVELOPMENT TREND OF ANALYSIS OF GAS LIQUEFIERS MARKET

9.1 Global Gas Liquefiers Market Trend Analysis
  9.1.1 Global 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
  9.1.2 Global 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Gas Liquefiers Regional Market Trend
  9.2.1 North America 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Forecast
  9.2.2 Europe 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Forecast
  9.2.3 China 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Forecast
  9.2.4 Japan 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Forecast
  9.2.5 Southeast Asia 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Forecast
  9.2.6 India 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Forecast
9.3 Gas Liquefiers Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Gas Liquefiers Market Trend (Application)

10 GAS LIQUEFIERS MARKETING TYPE ANALYSIS

10.1 Gas Liquefiers Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Gas Liquefiers International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Gas Liquefiers by Region
10.4 Gas Liquefiers Supply Chain Analysis

11 CONSUMERS ANALYSIS OF GAS LIQUEFIERS

11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis

12 CONCLUSION OF THE GLOBAL GAS LIQUEFIERS MARKET PROFESSIONAL SURVEY REPORT 2017

Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source

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LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES
Figure Picture of Gas Liquefiers
Table Product Specifications of Gas Liquefiers
Table Classification of Gas Liquefiers
Figure Global Production Market Share of Gas Liquefiers by Type in 2017
Figure Nitrogen Liquefier Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Nitrogen Liquefier
Figure Oxygen Liquefier Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Oxygen Liquefier
Figure Helium Liquefier Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Helium Liquefier
Figure Others Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Others
Table Applications of Gas Liquefiers
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Gas Liquefiers by Application in 2017
Figure Industrial Gas Examples
Table Major Consumers in Industrial Gas
Figure Oil & Gas Examples
Table Major Consumers in Oil & Gas
Figure Others Examples
Table Major Consumers in Others
Figure Market Share of Gas Liquefiers by Regions
Figure North America Gas Liquefiers Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Gas Liquefiers Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Gas Liquefiers Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Gas Liquefiers Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Gas Liquefiers Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Gas Liquefiers Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Gas Liquefiers Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Gas Liquefiers in 2017
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Gas Liquefiers
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Gas Liquefiers
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Gas Liquefiers Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Gas Liquefiers Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Gas Liquefiers Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Gas Liquefiers Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table Global Capacity, Sales, Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Gas Liquefiers 2013-2018E
Figure Global 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-2018E Global Gas Liquefiers Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Gas Liquefiers Capacity (K Units) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-2018E Global Gas Liquefiers Sales (K Units) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Gas Liquefiers Sales (K Units) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-2018E Global Gas Liquefiers Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Table 2017 Global Gas Liquefiers Sales Price (USD/Unit) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Gas Liquefiers 2013-2018E
Figure North America 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure North America 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Gas Liquefiers 2013-2018E
Figure Europe 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Europe 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Gas Liquefiers 2013-2018E
Figure China 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure China 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Gas Liquefiers 2013-2018E
Figure Japan 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Japan 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Gas Liquefiers 2013-2018E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Gas Liquefiers 2013-2018E
Figure India 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure India 2017 Gas Liquefiers Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales (K Units) by Type
Table Different Types Gas Liquefiers Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-2018E Gas Liquefiers Sales (K Units) by Application
Table Different Application Gas Liquefiers Product Interview Price
Table Essex Industries Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Essex Industries Gas Liquefiers Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Essex Industries Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution
Table Parker Hannifin Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Parker Hannifin Gas Liquefiers Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Parker Hannifin Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution
Table Cryomech Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2015 Cryomech Gas Liquefiers Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Cryomech Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution
Table Air Liquide Advanced Technologies Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Air Liquide Advanced Technologies Gas Liquefiers Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Air Liquide Advanced Technologies Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution
Table Quantum Design, Inc. Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Quantum Design, Inc. Gas Liquefiers Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Quantum Design, Inc. Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution
Table Jefferson Lab Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Jefferson Lab Gas Liquefiers Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Jefferson Lab Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution
Table CHI Engineering Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 CHI Engineering Gas Liquefiers Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 CHI Engineering Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution
Table Kor-Chem Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Kor-Chem Gas Liquefiers Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Kor-Chem Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution
Table CSIC Pride (Nanjing) Cryogenic Technolog Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 CSIC Pride (Nanjing) Cryogenic Technolog Gas Liquefiers Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 CSIC Pride (Nanjing) Cryogenic Technolog Gas Liquefiers Business Region Distribution
Figure Global 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Market Size (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Sales Price (USD/Unit) Forecast
Figure North America 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India 2018-2025 Gas Liquefiers Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K Units) of Gas Liquefiers by Type 2018-2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K Units) of Gas Liquefiers by Application 2018-2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Gas Liquefiers by Region


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