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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>

This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements of Golden Triangle Industries, Inc. for the period
ended June 30, 2000, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
such financial statements.

</LEGEND>

<CIK> 0000042284
<NAME> GOLDEN TRIANGLE INDUSTRIES, INC.


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