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CONSORCIO INNOVA
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CONSORCIO INNOVA
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2012
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
501–1,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersLima, Peru
HQ citystring
Lima
HQ countrystring
Peru
HQ regionstring
Latin America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
commercial cleaning services, environmental sanitation, pest control services, facility maintenance, industrial cleaning
Industry5 codes
PRIMARYBPABABAE
Disinfection, Sanitization & Infection Prevention Services
SECONDARYIMAIACAJ
Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Hydroblasting/Vacuum/Confined Space)
SECONDARYHSAEAHAC
Healthcare Facility & Medical Office Disinfection
Home & Personal Services/Home Cleaning & Housekeeping/Disinfection/Sanitization & Biohazard Cleaning
SECONDARYHSAEAHAB
Commercial/Office Disinfection & Sanitization
Home & Personal Services/Home Cleaning & Housekeeping/Disinfection/Sanitization & Biohazard Cleaning
SECONDARYIMAIAGAE
Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space)
Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Environmental & Hazardous Materials Services (Remediation/Asbestos/Spill Response)
NAICS code1 code
  • Remediation and Other Waste Management Services5629
SIC code1 code
  • Sanitary Services4950
Product category
Environmental Sanitation Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model9 records
1Professional Cleaning Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Comprehensive cleaning services for buildings, offices, hospitals, schools, industrial plants, warehouses, supermarkets, and commercial establishments with qualified personnel and modern equipment and supplies.

grupozavaleta.com
2Fumigation and Disinfection Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Fumigation services for ticks, moths, cockroaches, fleas, termites, flies, mosquitoes, spiders, ants, and ecological fumigation. Includes disinfection of internal and external environments.

grupozavaleta.com
3Gardening and Green Area Maintenance
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Integral maintenance services including grass cutting, shrub and tree pruning, fumigation and fertilization, landscaping projects, and reforestation of degraded green areas.

grupozavaleta.com
4Pest Control and Deratization
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Deratization services including passive deratization (preventive system) and active deratization (elimination of existing rodents) with measures for future rodent prevention.

grupozavaleta.com
5Technology Solutions
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Video surveillance systems, electronic access control, alarm and intrusion detection, and integrated security system solutions.

grupozavaleta.com
6Physical Security Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Physical security services including surveillance and patrolling, access control, 24/7 alarm monitoring, and personal protection.

grupozavaleta.com
7Work at Heights Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Facade cleaning, building painting, installations at heights, structural assembly/disassembly, life line installation, industrial rescuers, roof repairs and cleaning, and preventive/corrective/predictive maintenance on high structures.

grupozavaleta.com
8Training Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Certified training center for high-risk activities including confined spaces and work equipment courses.

grupozavaleta.com
9Equipment Supply
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Import and export of safety equipment for heights, rescue, vertical work, temporary and fixed lines for roofs.

grupozavaleta.com
Marketing channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

CONSORCIO INNOVA provides professional cleaning and environmental sanitation services for buildings, offices, hospitals, schools, industrial plants, warehouses, supermarkets, and government facilities across Peru and Europe. The company delivers an integrated portfolio that includes general cleaning, fumigation and disinfection, gardening and green-area maintenance, pest and rodent control, physical security, electronic security (video surveillance and access control), certified work-at-heights operations, and certified safety training.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

CONSORCIO INNOVA operates as a comprehensive environmental services company offering an integrated portfolio of 13 distinct service offerings. The core services center on cleaning and environmental sanitation, with fumigation/disinfection and gardening as complementary offerings. Additional specialized services include physical security, technological security solutions (video surveillance, access control, alarms), working at heights with industrial certifications, training programs, equipment supply, and maintenance services. The services are designed to serve both businesses and homes at national and European levels.

Product and service13 records
1Servicios de Limpieza (Cleaning Services)
CategoryCleaning services
Description

Professional cleaning services for buildings, offices, hospitals, educational institutions, industrial plants, warehouses, supermarkets, and department stores, with daily, biweekly, and monthly routines using qualified personnel and modern equipment and supplies.

2Servicios Complementarios (Complementary Services)
CategoryCleaning services
Description

Additional cleaning offerings including disinfection, gardening, fumigation, and elevator operations delivered with trained personnel, uniforms, materials, and machinery.

3Servicios de Mantenimiento (Maintenance Services)
CategoryFacility maintenance
Description

Equipment maintenance, electromechanical equipment servicing, sanitary and electrical installations, and infrastructure and general services maintenance.

4Saneamiento Ambiental (Environmental Sanitation)
CategoryEnvironmental sanitation
Description

Environmental sanitation services covering pest control, pipe and tank cleaning, air-conditioning circuit disinfection, waste control, deodorization, and environmental quality audits for administrative, industrial, and warehouse environments.

5Fumigación y Desinfección (Fumigation and Disinfection)
CategoryPest control and disinfection
Description

Professional fumigation services targeting ticks, moths, cockroaches, fleas, termites, flies, mosquitoes, spiders, ants, and bedbugs, with ecological fumigation options for houses and gardens.

6Jardinería y Mantenimiento de Áreas Verdes (Gardening and Green Area Maintenance)
CategoryLandscaping services
Description

Comprehensive gardening and green-space maintenance including grass cutting, shrub and tree pruning, fumigation, fertilization, landscaping projects, and tree planting for businesses and homes.

7Servicios de Desratización (Rodent Control Services)
CategoryPest control
Description

Rodent extermination services including passive deratization (preventive system) and active deratization (elimination of existing rodents), with measures for future rodent prevention.

8Seguridad Integral y Física (Physical Security Services)
CategorySecurity services
Description

Comprehensive physical security services covering surveillance and patrol, access control, 24/7 alarm monitoring, and personal protection for individuals and groups.

9Soluciones Tecnológicas (Technology Solutions)
CategoryElectronic security systems
Description

Technology-based security solutions including real-time video surveillance, electronic access control (proximity cards, biometric readers, mobile access), intrusion alarms, and integrated security-system platforms.

10Trabajos en Alturas (Working at Heights)
CategorySpecialized industrial services
Description

Certified height work including facade cleaning, building painting, installations at heights, structural assembly and disassembly, fixed and temporary lifeline installation, industry rescuers, roof repairs and cleaning, and preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on high structures.

11Capacitaciones (Training Services)
CategoryVocational and safety training
Description

Certified training center offering courses on high-risk activities including confined-space and work-equipment training, designed for industry safety compliance.

12Suministro de Equipos (Equipment Supply)
CategorySafety equipment supply
Description

Import and export of safety equipment for heights, rescue, vertical work, and temporary and fixed lifelines for roofs.

13Desinfección de Ambientes Internos y Externos (Internal and External Environment Disinfection)
CategoryDisinfection services
Description

Professional disinfection of indoor and outdoor spaces using specialized techniques and products to eliminate pathogens from surfaces, furniture, equipment, and high-contact areas.

Scale indicator2 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
1Grupo Zavaleta
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Grupo Zavaleta is an associated company within the CONSORCIO INNOVA network, sharing the same corporate email domain (grupozavaleta.com) and website infrastructure.

grupozavaleta.com
2Consorcio ZYH
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Consorcio ZYH is listed as an associated company in the cleaning and environmental sanitation business group.

grupozavaleta.com
Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Public services outsourcer serving government agencies. Comparable because CONSORCIO INNOVA's government-heavy client base and bundled facility services mirror Serco's public-sector service model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Global security services company offering physical security and integrated security solutions. Comparable because CONSORCIO INNOVA's physical security and technological solutions segments directly overlap with Securitas' core offerings.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Global pest control and hygiene services company. Comparable because CONSORCIO INNOVA's fumigation, disinfection, and deratization lines align directly with Rentokil Initial's hygiene and pest control offerings.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global contract food services and support services company. Comparable because it serves institutional clients with bundled support services similar to CONSORCIO INNOVA's integrated offering.

TypeDirect peer
Description

US-based facility services provider specializing in janitorial, parking, and integrated building services. Comparable because its core janitorial and integrated facility solutions business closely mirrors CONSORCIO INNOVA's service mix.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Largest pest control services company in North America (Orkin brand). Comparable in pest control, fumigation, and disinfection services that overlap with CONSORCIO INNOVA's environmental sanitation portfolio.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large multinational facility management and food services provider. Comparable because it bundles cleaning, maintenance, and related services for institutional clients including government, healthcare, and education segments.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global facility services company providing cleaning, security, and maintenance to public and private institutions. Comparable to CONSORCIO INNOVA because it offers the same integrated facility services portfolio across multiple verticals including government and healthcare.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

North American environmental and industrial services company offering hazardous waste management and industrial cleaning. Comparable because CONSORCIO INNOVA's environmental sanitation and industrial cleaning lines overlap with Clean Harbors' environmental services.

TypeRegional player
Description

Spanish-headquartered global security services company with strong Latin American presence. Comparable because it operates in the same regional security and facility services market as CONSORCIO INNOVA and serves similar Latin American institutional clients.

Market position
Strengths5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers17 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile5 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature1 record

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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CONSORCIO INNOVA

Environmental Sanitation Servicesgrupozavaleta.com

CONSORCIO INNOVA firmographics

Firmographics
Name
CONSORCIO INNOVA
Legal name
CONSORCIO INNOVA
Website
https://grupozavaleta.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2012
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

CONSORCIO INNOVA industry classification

Industry
Product category
Environmental Sanitation Services
NAICS
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)
SIC
Sanitary Services (4950)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYBPABABAE
Disinfection, Sanitization & Infection Prevention Services
SECONDARYIMAIACAJ
Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Hydroblasting/Vacuum/Confined Space)
SECONDARYHSAEAHAC
Healthcare Facility & Medical Office Disinfection
Home & Personal Services/Home Cleaning & Housekeeping/Disinfection/Sanitization & Biohazard Cleaning
SECONDARYHSAEAHAB
Commercial/Office Disinfection & Sanitization
Home & Personal Services/Home Cleaning & Housekeeping/Disinfection/Sanitization & Biohazard Cleaning
SECONDARYIMAIAGAE
Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space)
Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Environmental & Hazardous Materials Services (Remediation/Asbestos/Spill Response)

Keywords

  • Commercial cleaning services
  • Environmental sanitation
  • Pest control services
  • Facility maintenance
  • Industrial cleaning

Where CONSORCIO INNOVA is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Lima
HQ country
Peru
HQ region
Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

CONSORCIO INNOVA business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Professional Cleaning Services: Comprehensive cleaning services for buildings, offices, hospitals, schools, industrial plants, warehouses, supermarkets, and commercial establishments with qualified personnel and modern equipment and supplies.
  2. Fumigation and Disinfection Services: Fumigation services for ticks, moths, cockroaches, fleas, termites, flies, mosquitoes, spiders, ants, and ecological fumigation. Includes disinfection of internal and external environments.
  3. Gardening and Green Area Maintenance: Integral maintenance services including grass cutting, shrub and tree pruning, fumigation and fertilization, landscaping projects, and reforestation of degraded green areas.
  4. Pest Control and Deratization: Deratization services including passive deratization (preventive system) and active deratization (elimination of existing rodents) with measures for future rodent prevention.
  5. Technology Solutions: Video surveillance systems, electronic access control, alarm and intrusion detection, and integrated security system solutions.
  6. Physical Security Services: Physical security services including surveillance and patrolling, access control, 24/7 alarm monitoring, and personal protection.
  7. Work at Heights Services: Facade cleaning, building painting, installations at heights, structural assembly/disassembly, life line installation, industrial rescuers, roof repairs and cleaning, and preventive/corrective/predictive maintenance on high structures.
  8. Training Services: Certified training center for high-risk activities including confined spaces and work equipment courses.
  9. Equipment Supply: Import and export of safety equipment for heights, rescue, vertical work, temporary and fixed lines for roofs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

CONSORCIO INNOVA product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CONSORCIO INNOVA provides professional cleaning and environmental sanitation services for buildings, offices, hospitals, schools, industrial plants, warehouses, supermarkets, and government facilities across Peru and Europe. The company delivers an integrated portfolio that includes general cleaning, fumigation and disinfection, gardening and green-area maintenance, pest and rodent control, physical security, electronic security (video surveillance and access control), certified work-at-heights operations, and certified safety training.

Product overview

CONSORCIO INNOVA operates as a comprehensive environmental services company offering an integrated portfolio of 13 distinct service offerings. The core services center on cleaning and environmental sanitation, with fumigation/disinfection and gardening as complementary offerings. Additional specialized services include physical security, technological security solutions (video surveillance, access control, alarms), working at heights with industrial certifications, training programs, equipment supply, and maintenance services. The services are designed to serve both businesses and homes at national and European levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Servicios de Limpieza (Cleaning Services) Professional cleaning services for buildings, offices, hospitals, educational institutions, industrial plants, warehouses, supermarkets, and department stores, with daily, biweekly, and monthly routines using qualified personnel and modern equipment and supplies.
  • Servicios Complementarios (Complementary Services) Additional cleaning offerings including disinfection, gardening, fumigation, and elevator operations delivered with trained personnel, uniforms, materials, and machinery.
  • Servicios de Mantenimiento (Maintenance Services) Equipment maintenance, electromechanical equipment servicing, sanitary and electrical installations, and infrastructure and general services maintenance.
  • Saneamiento Ambiental (Environmental Sanitation) Environmental sanitation services covering pest control, pipe and tank cleaning, air-conditioning circuit disinfection, waste control, deodorization, and environmental quality audits for administrative, industrial, and warehouse environments.
  • Fumigación y Desinfección (Fumigation and Disinfection) Professional fumigation services targeting ticks, moths, cockroaches, fleas, termites, flies, mosquitoes, spiders, ants, and bedbugs, with ecological fumigation options for houses and gardens.
  • Jardinería y Mantenimiento de Áreas Verdes (Gardening and Green Area Maintenance) Comprehensive gardening and green-space maintenance including grass cutting, shrub and tree pruning, fumigation, fertilization, landscaping projects, and tree planting for businesses and homes.
  • Servicios de Desratización (Rodent Control Services) Rodent extermination services including passive deratization (preventive system) and active deratization (elimination of existing rodents), with measures for future rodent prevention.
  • Seguridad Integral y Física (Physical Security Services) Comprehensive physical security services covering surveillance and patrol, access control, 24/7 alarm monitoring, and personal protection for individuals and groups.
  • Soluciones Tecnológicas (Technology Solutions) Technology-based security solutions including real-time video surveillance, electronic access control (proximity cards, biometric readers, mobile access), intrusion alarms, and integrated security-system platforms.
  • Trabajos en Alturas (Working at Heights) Certified height work including facade cleaning, building painting, installations at heights, structural assembly and disassembly, fixed and temporary lifeline installation, industry rescuers, roof repairs and cleaning, and preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on high structures.
  • Capacitaciones (Training Services) Certified training center offering courses on high-risk activities including confined-space and work-equipment training, designed for industry safety compliance.
  • Suministro de Equipos (Equipment Supply) Import and export of safety equipment for heights, rescue, vertical work, and temporary and fixed lifelines for roofs.
  • Desinfección de Ambientes Internos y Externos (Internal and External Environment Disinfection) Professional disinfection of indoor and outdoor spaces using specialized techniques and products to eliminate pathogens from surfaces, furniture, equipment, and high-contact areas.

Companies that use CONSORCIO INNOVA

Customer profile

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

CONSORCIO INNOVA technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

CONSORCIO INNOVA partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

  • Grupo ZavaletaminorOthersGrupo Zavaleta is an associated company within the CONSORCIO INNOVA network, sharing the same corporate email domain (grupozavaleta.com) and website infrastructure.
  • Consorcio ZYHminorOthersConsorcio ZYH is listed as an associated company in the cleaning and environmental sanitation business group.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

CONSORCIO INNOVA competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Serco Group: Public services outsourcer serving government agencies. Comparable because CONSORCIO INNOVA's government-heavy client base and bundled facility services mirror Serco's public-sector service model.
  • Securitas AB: Global security services company offering physical security and integrated security solutions. Comparable because CONSORCIO INNOVA's physical security and technological solutions segments directly overlap with Securitas' core offerings.
  • Rentokil Initial: Global pest control and hygiene services company. Comparable because CONSORCIO INNOVA's fumigation, disinfection, and deratization lines align directly with Rentokil Initial's hygiene and pest control offerings.
  • ABM Industries: US-based facility services provider specializing in janitorial, parking, and integrated building services. Comparable because its core janitorial and integrated facility solutions business closely mirrors CONSORCIO INNOVA's service mix.
  • Rollins, Inc. Largest pest control services company in North America (Orkin brand). Comparable in pest control, fumigation, and disinfection services that overlap with CONSORCIO INNOVA's environmental sanitation portfolio.

Broad incumbents

  • Compass Group: Global contract food services and support services company. Comparable because it serves institutional clients with bundled support services similar to CONSORCIO INNOVA's integrated offering.
  • Sodexo: Large multinational facility management and food services provider. Comparable because it bundles cleaning, maintenance, and related services for institutional clients including government, healthcare, and education segments.
  • ISS A/S: Global facility services company providing cleaning, security, and maintenance to public and private institutions. Comparable to CONSORCIO INNOVA because it offers the same integrated facility services portfolio across multiple verticals including government and healthcare.
  • Clean Harbors: North American environmental and industrial services company offering hazardous waste management and industrial cleaning. Comparable because CONSORCIO INNOVA's environmental sanitation and industrial cleaning lines overlap with Clean Harbors' environmental services.

Regional players

  • Prosegur: Spanish-headquartered global security services company with strong Latin American presence. Comparable because it operates in the same regional security and facility services market as CONSORCIO INNOVA and serves similar Latin American institutional clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

CONSORCIO INNOVA social profiles

Digital presence

CONSORCIO INNOVA financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

CONSORCIO INNOVA leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

CONSORCIO INNOVA funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

CONSORCIO INNOVA M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CONSORCIO INNOVA

What does CONSORCIO INNOVA do?

CONSORCIO INNOVA provides professional cleaning and environmental sanitation services for buildings, offices, hospitals, schools, industrial plants, warehouses, supermarkets, and government facilities across Peru and Europe. The company delivers an integrated portfolio that includes general cleaning, fumigation and disinfection, gardening and green-area maintenance, pest and rodent control, physical security, electronic security (video surveillance and access control), certified work-at-heights operations, and certified safety training.

Is CONSORCIO INNOVA a public or private company?

CONSORCIO INNOVA is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was CONSORCIO INNOVA founded?

CONSORCIO INNOVA was founded in 2012. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is CONSORCIO INNOVA based?

CONSORCIO INNOVA is headquartered in Lima, Peru, in the Latin America region.

How does CONSORCIO INNOVA make money?

Nine revenue lines are on record. Professional Cleaning Services are the primary driver. The others are fumigation and Disinfection Services, gardening and Green Area Maintenance, pest Control and Deratization, technology Solutions, physical Security Services, work at Heights Services, training Services and equipment Supply.

Who are CONSORCIO INNOVA's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Serco Group, Securitas AB, Rentokil Initial, ABM Industries and Rollins, Inc.. Broad incumbents are Compass Group, Sodexo, ISS A/S and Clean Harbors. Prosegur is listed as a regional player.

Does CONSORCIO INNOVA have an API?

No public API is recorded for CONSORCIO INNOVA.

What industry is CONSORCIO INNOVA in?

CONSORCIO INNOVA's product category is Environmental Sanitation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABABAE, Disinfection, Sanitization & Infection Prevention Services, with a secondary code of IMAIACAJ, Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Hydroblasting/Vacuum/Confined Space). Its NAICS code is 5629 and its SIC code is 4950.

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