Item 2. - PROPERTIES

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Properties utilized by us at December 31, 2017 were as follows:

North America

In this segment, we have 15 manufacturing plants located in seven states and two non-U.S. countries, of which 12 are owned directly by us or our subsidiaries and three are leased from outside parties. The terms of leases in effect at December 31, 2017 expire between 2018 and 2025.

Rest of World

In this segment, we have six manufacturing plants located in four non-U.S. countries, of which three are owned directly by us or our subsidiaries and three are leased from outside parties. The terms of leases in effect at December 31, 2017 expire between 2018 and 2020.

Corporate and General

We consider our plants and other physical properties to be suitable, adequate, and of sufficient productive capacity to meet the requirements of our business. The manufacturing plants operate at varying levels of utilization depending on the type of operation and market conditions. The executive offices of the company, which are leased, are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.