阅读理解 7th July, 2001 Dear Sirs, Packaging Machinery Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, FMC Company is a major producer of technically advanced machinery and chemicals for industry and agriculture. With a history dating back to 1884, FMC has grown to become one of the 100 largest industrial companies in the United States, with 2000'' s sales in excess of $2 billion. All over the world, FMC has about 41,600 employees at 129 factories in 32 states and 13 foreign countries. We believe FMC to be one of the leaders of the packaging industry both in the U. S. and abroad. Through our own research, development and engineering efforts, we believe we are able to exchange views on and discuss the latest technical aspects of the industry. FMC''s packaging expertise (专长) is mainly in the following areas; —Packaging and paper box making machinery —Wrapping machines for varying uses In the spirit of friendship, equality and mutual benefit, we look to a continued strengthening of our relationship with P. R. of China. Faithfully yours, FMC Co. Ltd. General Manager 7th July, 2001 Dear Sirs, Packaging Machinery Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, FMC Company is a major producer of technically advanced machinery and chemicals for industry and agriculture. With a history dating back to 1884, FMC has grown to become one of the 100 largest industrial companies in the United States, with 2000'' s sales in excess of $2 billion. All over the world, FMC has about 41,600 employees at 129 factories in 32 states and 13 foreign countries. We believe FMC to be one of the leaders of the packaging industry both in the U. S. and abroad. Through our own research, development and engineering efforts, we believe we are able to exchange views on and discuss the latest technical aspects of the industry. FMC''s packaging expertise (专长) is mainly in the following areas; —Packaging and paper box making machinery —Wrapping machines for varying uses In the spirit of friendship, equality and mutual benefit, we look to a continued strengthening of our relationship with P. R. of China. Faithfully yours, FMC Co. Ltd. General Manager
文章大意：本文为FMC公司写给中国某公司的一封商业信函。FMC公司位于伊利诺伊州的芝加哥，是一家主要生产工农业机械及化学产品的公司。建于1884年，现在是全美100家最大公司之一，2000年的销售收入超过20亿美元，FMC在全美32个州及13个海外地区的129家工厂中雇有41,600名工人。FMC公司目前是世界上包装产业的龙头企业。本着友谊、平等、互利互惠的原则，希望继续加强与中国的合作关系。

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