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<LEGEND>
The following schedule contains summary financial information which has been
extracted from the consolidated financial statements of Golden Triangle
Industries, Inc. and subsidiarys for the quarterly financial statements 
filed on Form 10-Q for the periods presented.  These summary schedules are 
qualified in their entirety by reference to such financial statements and 
the notes thereto.
</LEGEND>
       
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