UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C. 20549
                                  FORM 10-Q

  X   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
----- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

                For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999
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                                     OR

      TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
----- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

            For the transition period from          to          

                       Commission file number:  1-4433
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                        ARMATRON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            Massachusetts                            04-1052250
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   (State or other jurisdiction of                (I.R.S. Employer
   incorporation or organization)                Identification No.)

     2 Main Street, Melrose  MA                         02176
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(Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (781) 321-2300

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  None


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  Common Stock, $1 
Par Value

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirement for the past 90 days.  Yes   X    No      .
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        APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
                       DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and 
reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
and Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a 
plan confirmed by a court.  Yes        No      
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                    APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

The number of shares of the Registrant's common stock outstanding on April 
30, 1999 was 2,459,749. 


                        ARMATRON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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                               File No. 1-4433
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1   Financial Statements
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         Balance Sheet, March 31, 1999, 1998, and September 30, 1998         3

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the 
         three and six months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998                  4

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the 
         six months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998                            5

         Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements           6 - 13


Item 2
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         Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
         Condition and Results of Operations                           14 - 21

Item 3
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         Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk         21


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6
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         Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                   21

SIGNATURES                                                                  22

EXHIBIT INDEX                                                               22


                        ARMATRON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                         Consolidated Balance Sheets
               March 31, 1999 and 1998, and September 30, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        (Unaudited)
                                                                         March 31,                 (Audited)
                                                                ----------------------------     September 30,
                                                                   1999             1998             1998
                                                                   ----             ----             ----

<S>                                                             <S>              <S>              <S>
                          ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents                                       $  1,254,000     $   328,000      $ 2,677,000
Trade accounts receivable, net                                     2,437,000       2,637,000        1,799,000
Inventories                                                        2,558,000       3,433,000        2,088,000
Deferred taxes                                                        36,000         113,000           37,000
Prepaid and other current assets                                     500,000         248,000          141,000
                                                                ---------------------------------------------
      Total Current Assets                                         6,785,000       6,759,000        6,742,000

Property and equipment, net                                          404,000         540,000          449,000

Other assets                                                         106,000         107,000          139,000
                                                                ---------------------------------------------

      Total Assets                                              $  7,295,000     $ 7,406,000      $ 7,330,000
                                                                =============================================


     LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable                                                $  1,380,000     $ 1,390,000      $   802,000
Other current liabilities                                            936,000         834,000          925,000
Interest payable to related parties                                1,633,000       1,155,000        1,395,000
Current portion under capital lease obligations                       20,000          19,000           21,000
                                                                ---------------------------------------------
      Total Current Liabilities                                    3,969,000       3,398,000        3,143,000
                                                                ---------------------------------------------

Long-term debt, related parties                                    4,715,000       4,715,000        4,715,000
                                                                ---------------------------------------------
Long-term capital lease obligations, net of current portion                -          20,000           10,000
                                                                ---------------------------------------------
Deferred rent, net of current portion                                 10,000          28,000           18,000
                                                                ---------------------------------------------

Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency):
Common stock, par value $1 per share, 6,000,000 shares 
 authorized; 2,606,481 shares issued at March 31, 
 1999 and 1998 and September 30, 1998                              2,606,000       2,606,000        2,606,000
Additional paid-in capital                                         6,770,000       6,770,000        6,770,000
Accumulated deficit                                              (10,389,000)     (9,745,000)      (9,546,000)
                                                                ---------------------------------------------
                                                                  (1,013,000)       (369,000)        (170,000)
Less: Treasury stock at cost - 146,732 at March 31, 1999,
       1998 and September 30, 1998                                  (386,000)       (386,000)        (386,000)
                                                                ---------------------------------------------

Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency)                           (1,399,000)       (755,000)        (556,000)
                                                                ---------------------------------------------

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency)         $  7,295,000     $ 7,406,000      $ 7,330,000
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</TABLE>


       The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated 
                       condensed financial statements.


                        ARMATRON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
              Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
         for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       (Unaudited)
                                                       Three Months                   Six Months
                                                      Ended March 31,               Ended March 31,
                                                 -------------------------     -------------------------
                                                    1999           1998           1999           1998
                                                    ----           ----           ----           ----

<S>                                              <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
Net sales                                        $2,879,000     $3,197,000     $4,337,000     $4,412,000

Cost of products sold                             2,346,000      2,446,000      3,916,000      3,845,000

Selling, general and administrative expenses        580,000        580,000      1,067,000      1,041,000

Interest expense-related parties                    118,000        118,000        238,000        238,000

Interest expense-third parties                        7,000          8,000         14,000         16,000

Other (income) expense - net                        (24,000)       (13,000)       (55,000)       (30,000)
                                                 -------------------------------------------------------
      Net income (loss)                          $ (148,000)    $   58,000     $ (843,000)    $ (698,000)
                                                 =======================================================

Per Share:

      Net income (loss)                          $     (.06)    $      .02     $     (.34)    $     (.28)
                                                 =======================================================

Weighted average number of
 common shares outstanding                        2,459,749      2,459,749      2,459,749      2,459,749
                                                 =======================================================
</TABLE>


       The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated 
                       condensed financial statements.


                        ARMATRON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
               Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
              for the Six Months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 (Unaudited)
                                                            1999             1998
                                                            ----             ----

<S>                                                      <C>              <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss                                                 $  (843,000)     $ (698,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows
 from operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization                               87,000         160,000
  Amortization of deferred rent                               (8,000)        (10,000)
  Change in operating assets and liabilities                (607,000)       (130,000)
                                                         ---------------------------

Net cash flow from (used for) operating activities        (1,371,000)       (678,000)
                                                         ---------------------------

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments for machinery and equipment                         (41,000)       (111,000)
                                                         ---------------------------
Net cash flow from (used for) investing activities           (41,000)       (111,000)
                                                         ---------------------------

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments on capital lease obligations                        (11,000)         (9,000)
                                                         ---------------------------
Net cash flow from (used for) financing activities           (11,000)         (9,000)
                                                         ---------------------------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      (1,423,000)       (798,000)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period           2,677,000       1,126,000
                                                         ---------------------------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period               $ 1,254,000      $  328,000
                                                         ===========================
</TABLE>


       The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated 
                       condensed financial statements.


                        ARMATRON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
      Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1.  Nature of Business

The Company operates principally in two segments, the Consumer Products 
segment and the Industrial Products segment. There are no intercompany 
sales between segments.

Operations in the Consumer Products segment involve the manufacture and 
distribution of Flowtron Outdoor Products, which consist of insect control 
devices including electronic bugkillers and biomisters, environmental 
products including mulching leaf-eaters and compost bins, and storage and 
handling products including plastic yard carts, plastic storage sheds and 
doghouses which comprised 92%, 92% and 93% of the Company's sales for the 
six months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, and for the year ended September 
30, 1998. These products undergo periodic model changes and product 
improvements.  The Company distributes its consumer products primarily to 
major retailers throughout the United States, with some products 
distributed under customer labels.  Substantially all of this segment's 
sales and accounts receivable relate to business activities with such 
retailers.

The Industrial Products segment manufactures electronic obstacle avoidance 
systems for transportation and automotive applications.  These systems are 
marketed under the trademark "Echovision".  Echovision devices monitor back 
blind spots and side blind spots to detect objects and alert operators to 
potential hidden hazards, and feature intuitive audible warnings, visual 
warnings, automatic activation, easy installation on any type vehicle and a 
continuous system self-test.  

2.  Opinion of Management

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated 
condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (including normal 
recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the consolidated 
financial position as of March 31, 1999 and 1998, and September 30, 1998, 
and the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months 
ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 and the consolidated statements of cash flow 
for the six months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998.  These financial 
statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and 
notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as 
amended, for the year ended September 30, 1998.  Certain information and 
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been 
condensed or omitted.  The year-end balance sheet data was derived from 
audited financial statements, but does not include disclosures required by 
generally accepted accounting principles.  The accompanying unaudited, 
consolidated condensed financial statements are not necessarily indicative 
of future trends or the Company's operations for the entire year.

3.  Revenue Recognition

Revenue from product sales is recognized at the time the products are 
shipped.  Following industry trade practice, the Company's Consumer 
Products segment offers extended payment terms for delivery of seasonal 
items.  Sales terms for the Company's Industrial Products segment are 30 
days net.  A provision is recorded for sales allowances and incentives 
related to volume and program incentives offered to the Company's various 
customers.

4.  Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an 
original maturity of less than three months to be cash equivalents.  The 
Company invests excess funds in short-term, interest-bearing United States 
instruments.  The Company has no requirements for compensating balances.  
The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, 
may exceed Federally insured limits and in deposit accounts at its 
commercial finance company.  The Company has not experienced any losses in 
such accounts.  The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant 
credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.

5.  Property and Equipment 

Property and equipment are stated at cost.  Depreciation is computed based 
upon the estimated useful lives of the various assets using the straight-
line method with annual rates of depreciation of 10% to 33-1/3%.  
Capitalized tooling costs are amortized over three years.  Leasehold 
improvements are amortized over the lesser of the term of the lease or the 
estimated useful life of the related assets.  Tooling and molding costs are 
charged to a deferred cost account as incurred, prepaid tooling, until the 
tooling or mold is completed.  Upon completion the costs are transferred to 
a property/equipment account.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to 
operations as incurred.  Renewals and betterments that materially extend 
the life of assets are capitalized and depreciated.  Upon disposal, the 
asset cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from their 
respective accounts.  Any resulting gain or loss is reflected in earnings.

6.  Use of Estimates

The presentation of financial statements in conformity with generally 
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and 
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the 
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses 
during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those 
estimates.

7.  Market Risk

The Company is not subject to market risk associated with risk sensitive 
instruments as the Company does not transact its sales in other than United 
States dollars, does not invest in investments other than United States 
instruments and has not entered into hedging transactions.

8.  New Accounting Pronouncements

In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement 
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting 
Comprehensive Income" and SFAS No. 131 "Disclosure about Segments of an 
Enterprise and Related Information."  These pronouncements are effective 
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. These new 
pronouncements did not have a material effect on the Company's financial 
statements.

In 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued 
Statement of Position 98-1, "Accounting for Costs of Computer Software 
Developed or Obtained for Internal Use."  This pronouncement does not have 
a material impact on the Company's business or results of operations. 

9.  Year 2000 Date Conversion

The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs being written using 
two digits rather than four to define the applicable year.  Any of the 
Company's computer programs that have date-sensitive software may recognize 
a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000.  This could 
result in a system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of 
operations, including, among other things, a temporary inability to process 
transactions, forecast production needs and the timing of raw material 
purchases, send invoices, or engage in similar normal activities.

The Company has completed the analysis and evaluation phase of its Year 
2000 project and has determined that it will be required to modify or 
replace significant portions of its hardware and software so that its 
computer systems will properly recognize dates beyond December 31, 1999.  
The Company has also begun the process of upgrading and modernizing its 
major information systems, including its operating and financial systems.  
The replacement systems will be Year 2000 compliant.  The Company began 
using its new systems during the second quarter of fiscal 1999 and has not 
experienced any significant difficulties with the systems.  The Company 
will utilize both internal and external resources to reprogram or replace, 
and test the software for Year 2000 modifications.  The Company plans to 
complete its Year 2000 project no later than July 31, 1999.  The total cost 
of upgrading most of the Company's major operating and financial systems, 
including the Year 2000 project, for fiscal years 1998 through 2000, is 
estimated at $100,000 and is being funded through operating cash flows and 
leasing arrangements.  Of the total project cost, approximately $80,000 has 
been expended and is attributable to the purchase of new software and 
hardware.  The remaining $20,000 will be expensed as incurred.

There can be no assurance the systems of other companies on which the 
Company's systems rely will be timely converted, or that a failure to 
convert by another company, or a conversion that is incompatible with the 
Company's systems, would not have material adverse effect on the Company.   
The Company has been in communication with its major vendors to ensure 
compatibility of systems.  If such systems do not function properly the 
Company could experience delays in receipt of its raw materials which would 
result in delays in scheduled deliveries of shipments by the Company.

The Company expects to begin developing contingency plans to determine what 
actions the Company will take if its trading partners are not Year 2000 
compliant.  The Company expects the contingency plan to be completed by the 
end of the third quarter in fiscal 1999.

The costs of the project and the date on which the Company plans to 
complete the Year 2000 modifications are based on management's best 
estimates, which were derived utilizing numerous assumptions of future 
events including the continued availability of certain resources, third 
party modification plans and other factors.  However, there can be no 
assurance that these estimates will be achieved and actual results could 
differ materially from those plans.  Specific factors that might cause such 
material differences include, but are not limited to, the availability and 
cost of personnel trained in this area, the ability to locate and correct 
all relevant computer codes, and similar uncertainties.

10.  Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to 
concentration of credit risk, consist principally of trade accounts 
receivable.  If any of the Company's major customers fail to pay the 
Company on a timely basis, it could have a material adverse effect on the 
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.  The 
Company's export sales are not significant.

For the six months ended March 31, 1999, Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Home 
Depot, Inc. accounted for approximately 36% and 14%, respectively, of the 
Company's net sales.  At March 31, 1999, Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Home 
Depot, Inc. accounted for approximately 50% and 16%, respectively, of the 
Company's trade accounts receivable balance.

For the year ended September 30, 1998, Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Home 
Depot, Inc. accounted for approximately 29% and 11%, respectively, of the 
Company's net sales.  At September 30, 1998, Sears, Roebuck and Co. and 
Home Depot, Inc. accounted for approximately 44% and 2%, respectively, of 
the Company's trade accounts receivable balance.

For the six months ended March 31, 1998, Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Home 
Depot, Inc. accounted for approximately 27% and 15%, respectively, of the 
Company's net sales.  At March 31, 1998, Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Home 
Depot, Inc. accounted for approximately 40% and 14%, respectively, of the 
Company's trade accounts receivable balance.

11.  Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The Company's cash payments for interest and income taxes for the six 
months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     1999        1998
                                     ----        ----

<S>                                 <C>         <C>
Interest paid - related parties     $     -     $     -
Interest paid - third parties       $14,000     $16,000
Income taxes paid                   $     -     $     -
</TABLE>


12.  Major Suppliers

The Company had purchased its plastic storage sheds, yard carts, compost 
bins, and doghouses from one supplier.  In July 1998, the Company 
transferred its production molds for yard carts to a new supplier.  In 
November 1998, the Company transferred its production mold for compost bins 
and storage sheds to the same new supplier.  The new supplier has begun 
production runs for the yard carts, storage sheds and compost bins and has 
not experienced any significant difficulties in meeting scheduled 
deliveries.  The suppliers manufacture the products in accordance with the 
Company's designs and specifications.  The Company believes that other 
suppliers could provide the required products although comparable terms may 
not be realized.  A change in suppliers could cause a delay in scheduled 
deliveries of products to the Company's customers and a possible loss of 
revenue, which would adversely affect the Company's results of operations.

13.  Inventories

Inventories are stated on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis at the lower 
of cost or market.  Inventories consisted of the following at:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      (Unaudited)
                                       March 31,                      (Audited)
                                       ---------                    September 30,
                                         1999           1998            1998
                                         ----           ----            ----

<S>                                   <C>            <C>             <C>
Raw Material, primarily purchased
 components                           $1,612,000     $2,042,000      $1,338,000
Work in Process                           45,000         25,000          29,000
Finished Goods                           901,000      1,366,000         721,000
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                      $2,558,000     $3,433,000      $2,088,000
                                      =========================================
</TABLE>


14.  Other Assets

Other assets consisted of the following at:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  (Unaudited)
                                                   March 31,            (Audited)
                                             ---------------------     September30,
                                               1999         1998           1998
                                               ----         ----           ----

<S>                                          <C>          <C>            <C>
Other receivable, net of current portion           --           --       $ 33,000
Note receivable - employee, due under 
 terms of an annual renewal note,
 interest payable monthly at an 
 annual rate of 6%, secured by a
 second mortgage                              100,000      100,000        100,000
Other                                           6,000        7,000          6,000
                                             ------------------------------------
                                             $106,000     $107,000       $139,000
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</TABLE>


15.  Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consisted of the following at:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            (Unaudited)
                                             March 31,             (Audited)
                                       ---------------------     September 30,
                                         1999         1998           1998
                                         ----         ----           ----

<S>                                    <C>          <C>            <C>
Retirement plan                        $313,000     $331,000       $313,000
Salaries, commissions and benefits       97,000       69,000         62,000
Sales allowances and incentives          60,000      139,000        109,000
Professional fees                       111,000       67,000        205,000
Warranty costs                           65,000       51,000         57,000
Advertising costs                       121,000       84,000        103,000
Other                                   169,000       93,000         76,000
                                       ------------------------------------
                                       $936,000     $834,000       $925,000
                                       ====================================
</TABLE>


16.  Debt

Line of Credit with Related Parties

The Company has a $7,000,000 line of credit with a realty trust operated 
for the benefit of the Company's principal shareholders.  This line of 
credit, with interest at 10%, requires monthly payments of interest only, 
and is collateralized by all assets of the Company.  Such collateral is 
subordinate to the revolving line of credit agreement with the finance 
company.  In October 1998, the Company renewed this line of credit with the 
realty trust operated for the benefit of the Company's principal 
shareholders under the same terms and conditions and extended the maturity 
date to October 1, 1999. The Company had $4,715,000 outstanding under this 
line of credit at March 31, 1999 and 1998, and September 30, 1998.  
Repayment of this line of credit is subordinate to the repayment of any and 
all balances outstanding on the revolving line of credit from a commercial 
finance company, which is further described below.  At March 31, 1999, 
interest payments of $1,633,000 associated with this line were in arrears 
for the period November 1, 1995 to March  31, 1999.  On November 24, 1998, 
the Company received a waiver for the covenant violation as to the interest 
payments.  The waiver extends the due date as to interest payments until 
September 30, 1999.

Note Payable

The Company has a revolving line of credit agreement with a commercial 
finance company, Congress Financial Corporation, which permits combined 
borrowings up to $3,500,000 in cash and letters of credit.  This credit 
agreement is collateralized by all assets of the Company and expires in 
December 1999.  The terms of this agreement include a borrowing limit which 
fluctuates depending on the levels of accounts receivable and inventory 
which collateralize the borrowings.  The agreement contains various 
covenants pertaining to maintenance of working capital, net worth, 
restrictions on dividend distributions and other conditions.  Interest on 
amounts outstanding is payable on a monthly basis at an annual rate of 1 
3/4% over the commercial base rate.  The commercial base rate was 7.75% at 
March 31, 1999.  At March 31, 1999, the Company did not have borrowings 
other than outstanding letters of credit amounting to approximately 
$172,000.   At March 31, 1999, pursuant to the borrowing formula under this 
credit agreement approximately $1,436,000 was available.  

17.  Commitments and Contingencies

At March 31, 1999, the Company has commitments of $209,000 for the purchase 
of capital expenditures, primarily tooling and dies used by the Company's 
Industrial Products segment.

In January 1991, the California Department of Health Services issued a 
Corrective Action Order (CAO) against the Company and a former subsidiary.  
The CAO requires the Company and a former subsidiary to comply with a 
Cleanup and Abatement Order that had been issued in 1990 against the 
Company for soil contamination at the site of the former subsidiary.  To 
date, no determination has been made with regard to the extent of any 
environmental damage and who may be liable.  The Company does not believe, 
based on the information available at this time, that the outcome of this 
matter will have a material adverse effect on its financial position or 
results of operations.

An action was filed in U.S. District Court, Central District of California 
in late 1996 relating to the foreign arbitration award described below.  
The Company was first joined as a party by the first amended petition filed 
on March 3, 1997.  The second amended petition was filed on June 27, 1997.

The action seeks confirmation and enforcement of a foreign arbitration 
award in favor of Alsthom, currently and formerly Chantiers de L'Atlantique 
("Alsthom"), and Assurances Generales de France ("AGF") (collectively 
"Petitioners") against Respondents J.C. Carter Company, Inc. ("JCC III"), 
the Company, Armatron-JCC, Inc., formerly known as J.C. Carter Company, 
Inc. ("JCC II"), a former subsidiary of the Company, and ITT Corporation 
and ITT Industries, Inc. (collectively "ITT").  The arbitration related to 
certain cryogenic cargo pumps supplied in the 1970's by the J.C. Carter 
Company Division of ITT ("JCC I") to Alsthom, which installed the pumps in 
two liquid natural gas tanker ships, the Mourad Didouche and the Ramdane 
Abane.  The arbitration award was entered in favor of Alsthom and AGF, an 
insurer subrogated to the rights of Alsthom, and against "J.C. Carter 
Company" or "J.C. Carter Company, Inc." by the International Chamber of 
Commerce in Paris in 1995.  The amount of the award as to AGF is 62,431,000 
French francs ("FF") and as to Alsthom is 5,469,000 FF (an aggregate of 
approximately $7 million U.S. dollars at March 31, 1999), both with interest 
from January 30, 1993 at the "French official rate."

Petitioners' operative pleading in the legal action, its Second Amended 
Petition, seeks confirmation of the award against JCC III and, in addition, 
seeks its confirmation and enforcement against the other Respondents, 
including the Company, on the theories of fraudulent conveyance, collateral 
estoppel and virtual representation, judicial estoppel and equitable 
estoppel, and alter ego and/or successor liability relating to events 
transpiring from 1983 through the completion of the foreign arbitration 
proceeding in 1997.  In 1983, the Company and ITT were parties to an asset 
sale transaction involving the business and assets of JCC I.  JCC II, a now 
inactive California corporation, was formed at that time for purpose of 
acquiring the assets and certain liabilities of JCC I and ceased 
transacting business after the 1987 asset sale transaction with JCC III.

The Company answered the Second Amended Petition denying any liability, 
asserting various affirmative defenses and cross-claims against ITT for 
contractual indemnity and for equitable indemnity.  ITT and JCC III have 
cross-claimed against the Company.

At the present time the Company is unable to determine the outcome of the 
claims asserted by and against the Company in the legal action because the 
case is still at an early stage of discovery and because of the existence 
of disputed issues of fact bearing on the outcome of those claims.  
However, there can be no assurance that the outcome to the proceedings will 
not have an adverse effect on the financial condition of the Company.

In November 1998, the Company was advised that it had been named as a 
defendant in a lawsuit brought by a consumer of one of the Company's 
products.  The consumer claims that the product caused personal injury and 
other damages.  The Company believes that it has valid defenses.  The Company 
has insurance coverage for such claims and accrued its insurance deductible 
amount in fiscal 1998 to cover the estimated defense costs associated with 
this matter.

18.  Related Party Transactions

The Company paid approximately $30,000 for legal services during the six 
months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 to a law firm to which a Director of 
the Company is a member.

As further described in Note 16, the Company has a $7,000,000 line of 
credit arrangement from a realty trust operated for the benefit of the 
Company's principal shareholders.

19.  Subsequent Event

On April 20, 1999, Housman Realty Trust (the "Trust") converted $2,000,100 
of the principal amount of debt owed to it by the Company pursuant to a 
Promissory Note dated January 11, 1990, as amended, in the original 
principal sum of $7,000,000 into 6,667 shares of Series A Convertible 
Preferred Stock, $100 par value per share (the "Preferred Stock") of the 
Company.  The Preferred Stock votes on an as converted basis with the 
common stock, $1.00 par value per share (the "Common Stock") of the Company 
and is convertible into 6,667,000 shares of Common Stock, which represents 
the power to vote 73% of the shares of capital stock of the Company.

On April 21, 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously 
approved a merger between the Company and Armatron Merger Corporation, a 
newly formed Massachusetts corporation that was organized as a 
nonsubstantive transitory vehicle to effect the following transactions 
("MergerCo"), in which MergerCo will merge into the Company (the "Merger") 
with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation (the "Surviving 
Corporation").  In the Merger, (i) each outstanding share of Common Stock 
will be converted into the right to receive $0.27 in cash (except that any 
shares held by MergerCo or in the Company's treasury will be canceled and 
any stockholder who properly dissents from the Merger will be entitled to 
appraisal rights under Massachusetts law); (ii) each outstanding share of 
common stock, $0.01 par value per share, of MergerCo (the "MergerCo Common 
Stock") will be converted into one share of common stock, $.01 par value 
per share, of the Surviving Corporation; and (iii) each outstanding share 
of Series A Preferred Stock, $100 par value per share, of the Company will 
be converted into one share of Series A Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per 
share, of the Surviving Corporation.

Following the Merger, the Company will not list the common stock of the 
Surviving Corporation on any national securities exchange or automated 
quotation system and will delist the Company's Common Stock.  If the Merger 
is effected, it is anticipated that the Company will have fewer than 300 
stockholders and will promptly request termination of registration under 
Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and 
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Results of Operations
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OVERVIEW

The Company operates principally in two segments, the Consumer Products 
segment and the Industrial Products segment.  Operations in the Consumer 
Products segment involve the manufacture and distribution of Flowtron leaf-
eaters, bugkillers, yard carts, compost bins, biomisters, storage sheds and 
doghouses which comprised 92%, 92% and 93% of the Company's sales for the 
six months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 and for the year ended September 
30, 1998, respectively.  The Company distributes its consumer products 
primarily to major retailers throughout the United States, with some 
products distributed under customer labels.  Substantially all of this 
segment's sales and accounts receivable relates to business activities with 
such retailers.  The Industrial Products segment manufactures electronic 
obstacle avoidance systems for transportation and automotive applications 
and markets these systems under the trademark "Echovision".  Production of 
these systems began in fiscal 1996.  There are no intercompany sales 
between segments.  For the six months ended March 31, 1999, Sears Roebuck 
and Co. and Home Depot, Inc. accounted for approximately 36% and 14%, 
respectively, of the Company's net sales.  At March 31, 1999, Sears Roebuck 
and Co. and Home Depot, Inc. accounted for approximately 50% and 16%, 
respectively, of the Company's trade accounts receivable balance.  If any 
of the Company's major customers fail to pay the Company on a timely basis, 
it could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, 
financial condition and results of operations. The Company had purchased 
its plastic storage sheds, yard carts, compost bins, and doghouses from one 
supplier.  In July 1998, the Company transferred its production molds for 
its yard carts to another supplier and, in November 1998, the Company 
transferred its production molds for its storage sheds and compost bins to 
this new supplier.  The new supplier is producing yard carts, storage sheds 
and compost bins and has not experienced any significant difficulties in 
meeting scheduled deliveries.  The suppliers manufacture these products in 
accordance with the Company's designs and specifications.  The Company 
believes that other suppliers could provide the required products although 
comparable terms may not be realized.  A change in suppliers could cause a 
delay in scheduled deliveries of products to the Company's customers and a 
possible loss of revenue, which would adversely affect the Company's 
results of operations.

On April 20, 1999, Housman Realty Trust (the "Trust") converted $2,000,100 
of the principal amount of debt owed to it by the Company pursuant to a 
Promissory Note dated January 11, 1990, as amended, in the original 
principal sum of $7,000,000 into 6,667 shares of Series A Convertible 
Preferred Stock, $100 par value per share (the "Preferred Stock") of the 
Company.  The Preferred Stock votes on an as converted basis with the 
common stock, $1.00 par value per share (the "Common Stock") of the Company 
and is convertible into 6,667,000 shares of Common Stock, which represents 
the power to vote 73% of the shares of capital stock of the Company.

On April 21, 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously 
approved a merger between the Company and Armatron Merger Corporation, a 
newly formed Massachusetts corporation that was organized as a 
nonsubstantive transitory vehicle to effect the following transactions 
("MergerCo"), in which MergerCo will merge into the Company (the "Merger") 
with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation (the "Surviving 
Corporation").  In the Merger, (i) each outstanding share of Common Stock 
will be converted into the right to receive $0.27 in cash (except that any 
shares held by MergerCo or in the Company's treasury will be canceled and 
any stockholder who properly dissents from the Merger will be entitled to 
appraisal rights under Massachusetts law); (ii) each outstanding share of 
common stock, $0.01 par value per share, of MergerCo (the "MergerCo Common 
Stock") will be converted into one share of common stock, $.01 par value 
per share, of the Surviving Corporation; and (iii) each outstanding share 
of Series A Preferred Stock, $100 par value per share, of the Company will 
be converted into one share of Series A Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per 
share, of the Surviving Corporation.

Following the Merger, the Company will not list the common stock of the 
Surviving Corporation on any national securities exchange or automated 
quotation system and will delist the Company's Common Stock.  If the Merger 
is effected, it is anticipated that the Company will have fewer than 300 
stockholders and will promptly request termination of registration under 
Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Management's discussion and analysis of the results of operations and 
financial conditions and other sections of this report contain forward-
looking statements about its prospects for the future.  Such statements are 
subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual 
results to differ materially from those projected.  Such risks and 
uncertainties include, but are not limited to the following:

*     The Company's consumer products business is cyclical and is affected 
      by weather and some of the same economic factors that affects the 
      consumer and lawn and garden industries generally, including interest 
      rates, the availability of financing and general economic conditions.  
      In addition, the lawn and garden products manufacturing business is 
      highly competitive.  Actions of competitors, including changes in 
      pricing, or slowing demand for lawn and garden products due to 
      general or industry economic conditions or the amount of inclement 
      weather could result in decreased demand for the Company's products, 
      lower prices received or reduced utilization of plant facilities.

*     Increased costs of raw materials can result in reduced margins, as 
      can higher transportation and shipping costs.  Historically, the 
      Company has been able to pass some of the higher raw material and 
      transportation costs through to the customer.  Should the Company be 
      unable to recover higher raw material and transportation costs from 
      price increases of its products, operating results could be adversely 
      affected.

*     If progress in manufacturing of products is slower than anticipated 
      or if demand for products produced does not meet current 
      expectations, operating results could be adversely affected.

*     If the Company is not successful in strengthening its relationship 
      with its customers, growing sales at targeted accounts, and expanding 
      geographically, operating results could be adversely affected.

*     If the Company loses any of its major customers, operating results 
      could be adversely affected.


YEAR 2000 DATE CONVERSION

The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs being written using 
two digits rather than four to define the applicable year.  Any of the 
Company's computer programs that have date-sensitive software may recognize 
a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000.  This could 
result in a system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of 
operations, including, among other things, a temporary inability to process 
transactions, forecast production needs and the timing of raw material 
purchases, send invoices, or engage in similar normal activities.

The Company has completed the analysis and evaluation phase of it Year 2000 
project and has determined that it will be required to modify or replace 
significant portions of its hardware and software so that its computer 
systems will properly utilize dates beyond December 31, 1999.  The Company 
has also begun the process of upgrading and modernizing its major 
information systems, including its operating and financial systems.  The 
replacement systems will be Year 2000 compliant.  The Company began using 
its new systems during the second quarter of fiscal 1999 and has not 
experienced any significant difficulties with the systems.  The Company 
will utilize both internal and external resources to reprogram or replace, 
and test the software for Year 2000 modifications.  The Company plans to 
complete its Year 2000 project no later than July 31, 1999.  The total cost 
of upgrading most of the Company's major operating and financial systems, 
including the Year 2000 project, for fiscal years 1998 through 2000, is 
estimated at $100,000 and is being funded through operating cash flows and 
leasing arrangements.  Of the total project cost, approximately $80,000 has 
been expended and is attributable to the purchase of new software and 
hardware.  The remaining $20,000 will be expensed as incurred.

There can be no assurance the systems of other companies on which the 
Company's systems rely will be timely converted, or that a failure to 
convert by another company, or a conversion that is incompatible with the 
Company's systems, would not have material advise effect on the Company.

The Company has been in communication with its major vendors to ensure 
compatibility of systems.  If such systems do not function properly the 
Company could experience delays in receipt of its raw materials which would 
result in delays in scheduled deliveries of shipments by the Company.

The Company expects to begin developing contingency plans to determine what 
actions the Company will take if its trading partners are not Year 2000 
compliant.  The Company expects the contingency plan to be completed by the 
end of the third quarter in fiscal 1999.

The costs of the project and the date on which the Company plans to 
complete the Year 2000 modifications are based on management's best 
estimates, which were derived utilizing numerous assumptions of future 
events including the continued availability of certain resources, third 
party modification plans and other factors.  However, there can be no 
assurance that these estimates will be achieved and actual results could 
differ materially from those plans.  Specific factors that might cause such 
material differences include, but are not limited to, the availability and 
cost of personnel trained in this area, the ability to locate and correct 
all relevant computer codes, and similar uncertainties.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's primary cash requirements are for operating expenses, 
including labor costs, raw material purchases and funding of accounts 
receivable.  Historically, the Company's sources of cash have been 
borrowings from banks and finance companies and notes from related parties.

During the six months ended March 31, 1999, operating activities used 
$1,371,000 of cash primarily due to the net loss of $843,000, the increases 
in accounts receivable of $638,000, inventories of $470,000 and prepaid and 
other current assets of $359,000, offset by the increases in accounts 
payable of $578,000 and interest payable to related parties of $238,000. 

The Company Consumer Products segment is subject to seasonal fluctuations.  
The Company manufactures its products primarily in the first three quarters 
of its fiscal year with most product shipments occurring in the third and 
fourth quarters of the Company's fiscal year.  Due to the timing of 
production and shipment of the Company's products, it is common for the 
Company's accounts receivable to increase during the first six months of 
the fiscal year as sales during these six months generally have been made 
pursuant to extended payment terms.  Inventories are also built up during 
the first six months of the fiscal year so that the Company will have the 
necessary products available for timely shipment to its customers during 
the Company's third and fourth quarters.  In addition, accounts payable 
increase during the first six months of the fiscal year due to the 
increased purchasing activities of the Company in support of its inventory 
buildup.

The increase in prepaid and other current assets was primarily due to 
increased deposits for tooling, molds and materials used in production.

Other current liabilities increased $104,000 to $936,000 at March 31, 1999 
as compared to $834,000 at March 31, 1998.  Accrued professional fees 
increased approximately $44,000 primarily due to estimated legal defense 
costs associated with product liabilities, accrued advertising increased 
$37,000, and sales allowances and incentives decreased $79,000 due to less 
incentives being offered by the Company during the six months ended March 
31, 1999 as compared to the same period of the prior year.

The Company has a $3,500,000 revolving line of credit agreement with a 
commercial finance company.  This credit agreement is collateralized by all 
assets of the Company and expires in December 1999.  The terms of this 
agreement include a borrowing limit which fluctuates depending on the 
levels of accounts receivable and inventory which collateralize the 
borrowings.  The agreement contains various covenants pertaining to 
maintenance of working capital, net worth, restrictions on dividend 
distributions and other conditions.  Interest on amounts outstanding is 
payable at 1 3/4% over the commercial base rate.  The commercial base rate 
was 7.75% at March 31, 1999.  At March 31, 1999, the Company did not have 
borrowings other than outstanding letters of credit amounting to approximately 
$172,000.  Pursuant to the borrowing formula under this credit agreement 
approximately $1,436,000 was available.

The Company has a $7,000,000 line of credit with a realty trust operated 
for the benefit of the Company's principal shareholders.  This line of 
credit, with interest at 10%, requires monthly payments of interest only, 
and is collateralized by all assets of the Company.  Such collateral is 
subordinate to the revolving line of credit agreement with the finance 
company.  The Company had $4,715,000 outstanding under this line of credit 
at March 31, 1999 and 1998.  Repayment of this line of credit is 
subordinate to the repayment of any and all balances outstanding on the 
revolving line of credit from the commercial finance company.  At March 31, 
1999, interest payments of $1,633,000 associated with this line were in 
arrears for the period November 1, 1995 to March 31, 1999.  On November 24, 
1998, the Company received a waiver for the covenant violation as to the 
interest payments.  The waiver extends the due date as to the interest 
payments until September 30, 1999.

Sales terms for the Industrial Products segment are 30 days net.  Following 
industry trade practice, the Consumer Products segment offers extended 
payment terms for delivery of seasonal product items such as the 
bugkillers, electric leaf-eater, biomister, compost bin, yard carts and 
storage sheds, resulting in fluctuating requirements for working capital.

In January 1991, the California Department of Health Services issued a 
corrective action order (CAO) against the Company and a former subsidiary 
to comply with a Cleanup and Abatement order which had been issued in 1990.  
The CAO requires the Company and a former subsidiary to comply with a 
cleanup and abatement order that had been issued in 1990 against the 
Company for soil contamination at the site of the former subsidiary.  To 
date, no determination has been made with regard to the extent of any 
environmental damage and who may be liable.  The Company does not believe, 
based upon the information available at this time, that the outcome of this 
matter will have a material adverse effect on its financial position or 
results of operations.

An action was filed in U.S. District Court, Central District of California 
in late 1996 relating to the foreign arbitration award described below.  
The Company was first joined as a party by the first amended petition filed 
on March 3, 1997.  The second amended petition was filed on June 27, 1997.

The action seeks confirmation and enforcement of a foreign arbitration 
award in favor of Alsthom, currently and formerly Chantiers de L'Atlantique 
("Alsthom"), and Assurances Generales de France ("AGF") (collectively 
"Petitioners") against Respondents J.C. Carter Company, Inc. ("JCC III"), 
the Company, Armatron-JCC, Inc., formerly known as J.C. Carter Company, 
Inc. ("JCC II"), a former subsidiary of the Company, and ITT Corporation 
and ITT Industries, Inc. (collectively "ITT").  The arbitration related to 
certain cryogenic cargo pumps supplied in the 1970's by the J.C. Carter 
Company Division of ITT ("JCC I") to Alsthom, which installed the pumps in 
two liquid natural gas tanker ships, the Mourad Didouche and the Ramdane 
Abane.  The arbitration award was entered in favor of Alsthom and AGF, an 
insurer subrogated to the rights of Alsthom, and against "J.C. Carter 
Company" or "J.C. Carter Company, Inc." by the International Chamber of 
Commerce in Paris in 1995.  The amount of the award as to AGF is 62,431,000 
French francs ("FF") and as to Alsthom is 5,469,000 FF (an aggregate of 
approximately $7 million U.S. dollars at March  31, 1999), both with interest 
from January 30, 1993 at the "French official rate."

Petitioners' operative pleading in the legal action, its Second Amended 
Petition, seeks confirmation of the award against JCC III and, in addition, 
seeks its confirmation and enforcement against the other Respondents, 
including the Company, on the theories of fraudulent conveyance, collateral 
estoppel and virtual representation, judicial estoppel and equitable 
estoppel, and alter ego and/or successor liability relating to events 
transpiring from 1983 through the completion of the foreign arbitration 
proceeding in 1997.  In 1983, the Company and ITT were parties to an asset 
sale transaction involving the business and assets of JCC I.  JCC II, a now 
inactive California corporation, was formed at that time for purpose of 
acquiring the assets and certain liabilities of JCC I and ceased 
transacting business after the 1987 asset sale transaction with JCC III.

The Company answered the Second Amended Petition denying any liability, 
asserting various affirmative defenses and  cross-claims against ITT for 
contractual indemnity and for equitable indemnity.  ITT and JCC III have 
cross-claimed against the Company.

At the present time the Company is unable to determine the outcome of the 
claims asserted by and against the Company in the legal action because the 
case is still at an early stage of discovery and because of the existence 
of disputed issues of fact bearing on the outcome of those claims.  
However, there can be no assurance that the outcome to the proceedings will 
not have an adverse effect on the financial condition of the Company.

In November 1998, the Company was advised that it had been named as a 
defendant in a lawsuit brought by a consumer of one of the Company's 
products.  The consumer claims that the product caused personal injury and 
other damages.  The Company believes that it has valid defenses.  The Company 
has insurance coverage for such claims and has accrued its insurance 
deductible amount in fiscal 1998 to cover the estimated defense costs 
associated with this matter.

During the six months ended March 31, 1999, the Company made cash 
investments of $41,000 in capital expenditures primarily for tooling and 
dies used in production and manufacturing equipment.  At March 31, 1999, 
the Company has commitments of approximately $209,000 for the purchase of 
capital expenditures, primarily for tooling and dies used by the Company's 
Industrial Products segment.

The Company believes that its present working capital, credit arrangements 
with a commercial finance company and related parties, and other sources of 
financing will be sufficient to finance its seasonal borrowing needs, 
operations and investment in capital expenditures in fiscal 1999.  Other 
sources of financing, provided by the Company's principal stockholder, are 
available to finance any working capital deficiencies.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended March 31, 1999
---------------------------------

The results of consolidated operations for the three months ended March 31, 
1999 resulted in a net loss of $148,000, or $.06 per share, as compared 
with net income of $58,000, or $.02 per share, for the three months ended 
March 31, 1998.

Sales decreased $318,000, or 9.9%, to $2,879,000 for the three months 
ended March 31, 1999, as compared to $3,197,000 for the corresponding 
period in the previous year.  The decrease in sales was attributable to a 
8.2% decrease in sales of Company's Consumer Products and a 42.5% decrease 
in sales of Company's Industrial Products.

Operating profit is the result of deducting operating expenses excluding 
interest expense, general corporate expenses, and income taxes from total 
revenue.  

Sales and operating profit for the Consumer Products segment for the three 
months ended March 31, 1999 were approximately $2,783,000 and $222,000, 
respectively, as compared to $3,030,000 and $356,000, respectively, for the 
three months ended March 31, 1998.  Sales decreased $247,000, or 8,2%, 
primarily due to decreased sales of bugkiller products as customers delayed 
deliveries and orders.  Product lines within the Consumer Products segment 
are subject to seasonal fluctuations, with most shipments occurring in the 
spring and summer seasons.  The Company anticipates that sales of the 
Consumer Products segment will continue at approximately the same levels as 
those in fiscal 1998.

Sales and operating loss for the Industrial Products segment for the three 
months ended March 31, 1999 were $96,000 and $74,000, respectively, as 
compared to sales of $167,000 and operating loss of $1,000, for the three 
months ended March 31, 1998.  The decrease in net sales for the Industrial 
Products segment of $71,000, or 42.5%, was due to reduced shipments of the 
Company's Echovision systems to this segment's major customer.  This 
customer had an agreement that ended in December 1998 to supply delivery 
vehicles equipped with Echovision systems to a major package delivery 
company.  In February 1999 the customer entered into a new agreement to 
supply delivery vehicles equipped with Echovision systems to the major 
package delivery company.  The Company experienced a significant reduction 
in net sales during the three months ended March 31, 1999 due to the 
customer delaying acceptance of Echovision systems.  The Company 
anticipates that sales of the Industrial Products will approximate the same 
levels as those of fiscal 1998.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $580,000 for both the 
three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998.  Selling, general and 
administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 20.1% during the 
three months ended March 31, 1999 as compared to 18.1% during the three 
months ended March 31, 1998.  The increase in the percentage was due to the 
expenses remaining unchanged as the sales decreased.

Additional tax benefits from losses on operations during the three months 
ended March 31, 1999 were offset by changes to the related valuation 
allowance.


Six Months Ended March 31, 1999
-------------------------------

The results of consolidated operations for the six months ended March 31, 
1999 resulted in a net loss of $843,000, or $.34 per share, as compared 
with net loss of $698,000, or $.28 per share, for the six months ended 
March 31, 1998.

Sales decreased $75,000, or 1.7%, to $4,337,000 for the six months ended 
March 31, 1999, as compared to $4,412,000 for the corresponding period in 
the previous year.  The decrease in sales was attributable to a 1.2% 
decrease in sales of Consumer Products and a 7.1% decrease in sales of 
Industrial Products.

Operating profit is the result of deducting operating expenses excluding 
interest expense, general corporate expenses, and income taxes from total 
revenue.  

Sales and operating loss for the Consumer Products segment for the six 
months ended March 31, 1999 were approximately $3,984,000 and $213,000, 
respectively, as compared to $4,032,000 and $116,000, respectively, for the 
six months ended March 31, 1998.  Sales decreased $48,000, or 1.2%, 
primarily due to decreased sales of bugkiller products.  Product lines 
within the Consumer Products segment are subject to seasonal fluctuations, 
with most shipments occurring in the spring and summer seasons.  The 
Company anticipates that sales of the Consumer Products segment will 
continue at approximately the same levels as those in fiscal 1998.

Sales and operating loss for the Industrial Products segment for the six 
months ended March 31, 1999 were $353,000 and $53,000, respectively, as 
compared to sales of $380,000 and operating loss of $4,000, for the six 
months ended March 31, 1998.  The decrease in net sales for the Industrial 
Products segment of $27,000, or 7.1%, was primarily due to reduced 
shipments of the Company's Echovision systems to this segment's major 
customer.  This customer had an agreement that ended in December 1998 to 
supply delivery vehicles equipped with Echovision systems to a major 
package delivery company.  In February 1999 the customer entered into a new 
agreement to supply delivery vehicles equipped with Echovision systems to 
the major package delivery company.  The Company experienced a reduction in 
net sales during the six months ended March 31, 1999 due to the customer 
delaying acceptance of Echovision systems  The Company anticipates that 
sales of the Industrial Products will approximate the same levels as those 
of fiscal 1998.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $26,000, or 2.5%, to 
$1,067,000 for the six months ended March 31, 1999, as compared to 
$1,041,000 for the six months ended March 31, 1998. Selling, general and 
administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 24.6% during the 
six months ended March 31, 1999 as compared to 23.6% during the six months 
ended March 31, 1998. 

Additional tax benefits from losses on operations during the six months 
ended March 31, 1999 were offset by changes to the related valuation 
allowance.


Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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The Company is not subject to market risk associated with risk sensitive 
instruments as the Company does not transact its sales in other than United 
States dollars, does not invest in investments other than United States 
instruments and has not entered into hedging transactions.


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
-----------------------------------------

(a)   Exhibits

            3(i) - Certificate of Vote of Directors Establishing the Series A 
                   Preferred Stock

            27  -  Financial Data Schedule

(b)   Reports on Form 8-K

            Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 22, 1999.



                                 SIGNATURES

      Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed 
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                       ARMATRON INTERNATIONAL, INC.



May 12, 1999                           By: /s/ Charles J. Housman
                                          -----------------------
                                       Charles J. Housman
                                       Chairman of the Board,
                                       President and Director
                                       Chief Executive, Financial
                                       and Accounting Officer  



                                EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit 3(i)  Certificate of Vote of Directors Establishing the Series A 
              Preferred Stock

Exhibit 27    Financial Data Schedule