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John Bean Technologies CORP
001-34036
70 W MADISON
SUITE 4400
CHICAGO
IL
60602
312 861-5900
DEVINE CAROLINE MAURY
Director
Common
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900 Salem Street
Smithfield
RI
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300
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03/20/2023
NYSE
Common
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70 West Madison Street
Suite 4400
Chicago
IL
60602
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Chicago
IL
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