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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
   [X]           QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                          OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934

For quarterly period ended September 30, 2001

                                       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:  0-23335

                       MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                    Ohio                                        31-1567260
       (State or other jurisdiction of                       (I.R.S. employer
       incorporation or organization)                      identification no.)

   9711 Lancaster Road, S.E., Hebron, Ohio                        43025
  (Address of principal executive offices)                      (Zip code)

                                 (740) 927-8790
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                 Not Applicable
   (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
                                    report)


         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 requirements for the past 90
         days. Yes X No
                  ---  ---

                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

         Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the issuer's classes of
         common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

         As of October 31, 2001, 10,939,957 shares of the issuer's common stock,
         without par value, were outstanding.



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                       MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

                                      INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PART I.           FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                                     PAGE

<S>                                                                                                           <C>
Item 1.           Financial Statements

                  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2001 (unaudited) and June 30, 2001...........3

                  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30,
                  2001 and 2000 (unaudited)....................................................................4

                  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended September 30,
                  2001 and 2000 (unaudited)....................................................................5

                  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).......................................6

Item 2.           Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations........8

Item 3.           Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk...................................9


PART II.          OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.           Legal Proceedings...........................................................................10

Item 2.           Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds...................................................10

Item 3.           Defaults Upon Senior Securities.............................................................10

Item 4.           Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.........................................10

Item 5.           Other Information...........................................................................10

Item 6.           Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................................................10


SIGNATURES        ............................................................................................11

EXHIBIT INDEX     ............................................................................................12
</TABLE>


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                        PART I. -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.           FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

                       MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                        (in thousands, except share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                      SEPTEMBER 30,   JUNE 30,
                                                                                                         2001           2001
                                                                                                      --------------------------
                                                                                                      (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                                                    <C>              <C>
ASSETS
Cash                                                                                                   $    162         $    129
Accounts receivable, net                                                                                 17,024           15,043
Inventories                                                                                               2,272            2,264
Deferred income taxes                                                                                     1,525            1,501
Prepaid expenses                                                                                            825            1,010
Other current assets                                                                                      3,635            3,684
                                                                                                      --------------------------
     Total current assets                                                                                25,443           23,631
                                                                                                      --------------------------


Property and equipment, net                                                                              39,493           39,513
Intangibles, net                                                                                         20,107           20,087
Investment in affiliate                                                                                   7,146            7,198
Other assets                                                                                                 44               38
                                                                                                      --------------------------

     Total assets                                                                                      $ 92,233         $ 90,467
                                                                                                      ==========================

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable                                                                                       $  5,624         $  4,902
Accrued compensation and related taxes                                                                    2,110            2,592
Current maturities of noncurrent liabilities                                                                284              284
Other accrued liabilities                                                                                 7,540            8,226
                                                                                                      --------------------------
     Total current liabilities                                                                           15,558           16,004
                                                                                                      --------------------------

Long-term debt                                                                                           33,253           31,607
Deferred income taxes                                                                                     5,660            5,517
                                                                                                      --------------------------
     Total liabilities                                                                                   54,471           53,128
                                                                                                      --------------------------


SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding             ---              ---
Common stock, no par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 10,939,957 shares issued
     and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and June 30, 2001                                                109              109
Additional paid-in capital                                                                               41,507           41,507
Retained earnings (deficit)                                                                              (3,854)          (4,277)
                                                                                                      --------------------------
     Total shareholders' equity                                                                          37,762           37,339
                                                                                                      --------------------------

     Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                                                        $ 92,233         $ 90,467
                                                                                                      ==========================
</TABLE>

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




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                       MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                      (in thousands, except per share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                             SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                     -------------------------
                                                                       2001          2000
                                                                     -------------------------
                                                                           (UNAUDITED)

<S>                                                                  <C>              <C>
Revenues                                                             $ 23,673         $ 24,922

Costs and expenses:
   Cost of services                                                    15,878           17,164
   Selling, general and administrative expenses                         4,089            4,869
   Depreciation and amortization                                        2,130            1,975
                                                                     --------         --------
   Total costs and expenses                                            22,097           24,008
                                                                     --------         --------

Income from operations                                                  1,576              914
Interest expense                                                          728              940
                                                                     --------         --------
Income (loss) from continuing operations before
    income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliate                      848              (26)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes                                      373              (11)
                                                                     --------         --------
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity
    in earnings of affiliate                                              475              (15)
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate, net of tax                        (52)              95
                                                                     --------         --------
Net income from continuing operations                                     423               80
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax                    ---              (72)
                                                                     --------         --------
Net income                                                           $    423         $      8
                                                                     ========         ========

Net income (loss) per share:
    Continuing operations                                            $   0.04         $   0.01
    Discontinued operations                                               ---            (0.01)
                                                                     --------         --------

Net income per share                                                 $   0.04         $   0.00
                                                                     ========         ========

Net income (loss) per share, assuming dilution:
    Continuing operations                                            $   0.04         $   0.01
    Discontinued operations                                               ---            (0.01)
                                                                     --------         --------
Net income per share, assuming dilution                              $   0.04         $   0.00
                                                                     ========         ========

Weighted average common shares outstanding                             10,940           10,935
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution          10,940           11,478
</TABLE>

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



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                       MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                                             SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                                     -------------------------
                                                                                       2001             2000
                                                                                     --------         --------
                                                                                            (UNAUDITED)

<S>                                                                                  <C>              <C>
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income                                                                           $    423         $      8
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
   Depreciation                                                                         1,817            1,808
   Amortization                                                                           313              415
   Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate                                                  52              (95)
   Loss on disposals of assets                                                             37              ---
   Change in deferred income taxes                                                        119              311
   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
     Accounts receivable                                                               (1,981)             966
     Inventories                                                                           (8)            (825)
     Prepaid expenses and other assets                                                    228           (2,048)
     Accounts payable                                                                     722           (2,184)
     Other accrued liabilities                                                         (1,501)          (1,821)
                                                                                     --------         --------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                                       221           (3,465)
                                                                                     --------         --------

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from recapitalization of Pentagon                                                ---           22,631
Purchases of property and equipment                                                    (1,834)          (1,717)
                                                                                     --------         --------
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities                                    (1,834)          20,914
                                                                                     --------         --------

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net                                               ---              ---
Proceeds from revolving credit facility                                                 9,550           22,024
Payments on revolving credit facility                                                  (7,843)         (38,450)
Payments on notes payable                                                                 (61)          (1,085)
Payments on capital lease obligations                                                     ---              (14)
                                                                                     --------         --------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                     1,646          (17,525)
                                                                                     --------         --------
Increase (decrease) in cash                                                                33              (76)
Cash at beginning of year                                                                 129              236
                                                                                     --------         --------
Cash at end of period                                                                $    162         $    160
                                                                                     ========         ========
</TABLE>

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



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                       MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 2001
                                   (Unaudited)

NOTE 1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

         BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS MPW Industrial
Services Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") provide
technically-based services, including industrial cleaning and facility
maintenance, industrial container cleaning and industrial process water
purification. Such services are primarily provided at customer facilities. The
Company serves customers in numerous industries including automotive, utility,
chemical, pulp and paper, manufacturing and steel. The Company provides services
primarily throughout the United States and Canada.

         The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements presented
herein have been prepared by the Company and reflect all adjustments of a normal
recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
presentation of financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2001
and 2000, respectively, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles for interim financial reporting and pursuant to Article 10 of
Regulation S-X. Certain footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These
interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2001 ("Annual
Report"). The results of operations for the three months ended September 30,
2001 and 2000, respectively, are not necessarily indicative of the results for
the full year.

         USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.

NOTE 2.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

      On June 4, 2001 the Company completed the sale of the Industrial Products
and Services ("Filter") group to CLARCOR Inc., a filter manufacturer. Under the
terms of the agreement, the purchase price was approximately $31.0 million,
subject to final closing adjustments.

         Discontinued operations include Filter group net sales that totaled
$15.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. Interest expense is
charged to discontinued operations based on intercompany account balances at the
Company's effective external borrowing rate. Interest expense included in
discontinued operations was $0.6 million for the three months ended September
30, 2000. The net loss from discontinued operations is net of income tax benefit
of $53,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000.

NOTE 3.  INTANGIBLES

         Intangibles are summarized as follows (in thousands):

                                               SEPTEMBER 30,    JUNE 30,

                                                  2001            2001
                                               ------------    ------------

                   Goodwill                    $    12,023     $    11,934
                   Customer lists                    6,949           6,960
                   Patents                             952             987
                   Non-compete agreements              183             206
                                               ------------    ------------
                                               $    20,107     $    20,087
                                               ============    ============

         Accumulated amortization of intangibles as of September 30, 2001 and
June 30, 2001 was $3.9 million and $3.5 million, respectively.


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NOTE 4.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

         The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                                   SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                             ---------------------------
                                                                                2001             2000
                                                                             ----------        --------
<S>                                                                         <C>                <C>
          Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share - net
             income (loss) from
           Continuing operations ....................................        $      423        $     80
           Discontinued operations ..................................               ---             (72)
                                                                             ----------        --------

          Net income ................................................        $      423        $      8
                                                                             ==========        ========
           Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average
             common shares ..........................................            10,940          10,935
             Effect of dilutive securities:
             Dilutive employee stock options ........................               ---             543
                                                                             ----------        --------
             Dilutive potential common shares .......................               ---             543

           Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted
             weighted average common shares and assumed
             conversions ............................................            10,940          11,478
                                                                             ==========        ========

          Net income (loss) per share:

           Continuing operations ....................................        $     0.04        $   0.01
           Discontinued operations ..................................               ---           (0.01)
                                                                             ----------        --------
          Net income per share ......................................        $     0.04        $   0.00
                                                                             ==========        ========

          Net income (loss) per share, assuming dilution:

            Continuing operations ...................................        $     0.04        $   0.01
            Discontinued operations .................................                --           (0.01)
                                                                             ----------        --------
          Net income per share, assuming dilution ...................        $     0.04        $   0.00
                                                                             ==========        ========
</TABLE>

         Options to purchase 1,454,050 and 773,350 shares of common stock at a
weighted average price of $5.91 and $10.07 per share, respectively, were
outstanding during the three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000,
respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per
share because the options' exercise price was greater than the average market
price of the common shares, therefore, the effect would be antidilutive.


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

         Except for historical information, certain statements in this
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations ("MD&A") are forward looking. These forward looking statements are
based on current expectations that are subject to a number of uncertainties and
risks and actual results may differ materially. The uncertainties and risks
include, but are not limited to, competitive and other market factors, customer
purchasing behavior, general economic conditions and other facets of business
operations as well as other risk factors identified in "Investment
Considerations" in the Company's Annual Report. The Company undertakes no
obligation and does not intend to update, revise or otherwise publicly release
the result of any revisions to these forward looking statements that may be made
to reflect future events or circumstances.

         The following information should be read in conjunction with the
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included elsewhere
in this Form 10-Q. The following information should also be read in conjunction
with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes and MD&A
for the year ended June 30, 2001 as contained in the Company's Annual Report.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

         The following table sets forth selected statement of operations data
for continuing operations as a percentage of revenues:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                                 SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                               2001         2000
                                                                           --------------------------

<S>                                                                             <C>          <C>
                    Revenues                                                   100.0%       100.0%
                    Costs and expenses:
                       Cost of services                                         67.0         68.9
                       Selling, general and administrative expenses             17.3         19.5
                       Depreciation and amortization                             9.0          7.9
                                                                           --------------------------
                       Total costs and expenses                                 93.3         96.3
                    Income from operations                                       6.7          3.7
                    Interest expense                                             3.1          3.8
                                                                           --------------------------
                    Income (loss) from continuing operations before income       3.6         (0.1)
                       taxes and equity in earnings of affiliate
                    Provision (benefit) for income taxes                         1.6          0.0
                                                                           --------------------------

                    Income (loss) from continuing operations
                       before equity in earnings of
                       affiliate                                                 2.0%        (0.1)%
                                                                           ==========================
</TABLE>


THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 2000

         Revenues. Revenues decreased to $23.7 million in the first quarter of
fiscal 2002 from $24.9 million in the prior year period. The decrease was
primarily the result of the continued slowdown in the economy and its impact on
many of the customers and industries that the Company serves.

         Cost of Services. Total cost of services was $15.9 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2001 compared to $17.2 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2000. Cost of services as a percentage of revenue
decreased to 67.0% in the first quarter of fiscal 2002 from 68.9% in the prior
year period. The decrease was primarily due to less reliance on sub-contract
services and the Company's continued efforts to minimize the impact of the
economic slowdown.

         Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Total selling, general
and administrative expenses were $4.1 million and $4.9 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. As a percentage of
revenue, selling,


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general and administrative expenses decreased to 17.3% in the first quarter of
fiscal 2002 from 19.5% in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due
to severance of $0.6 million that was paid in first quarter of fiscal 2000
related to the resignation of certain officers of the Company. Excluding the
severance charges, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased
$0.2 million.

         Income from Operations. Income from operations was $1.6 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2001 compared to $0.9 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2000. As a percentage of revenue, income from
operations increased to 6.7% in the first quarter fiscal of 2002 from 3.7%
in the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to the factors
discussed above.

         Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased to $0.7 million in the
first quarter of fiscal 2002 from $0.9 million in the prior year period. The
decrease was primarily due to lower average outstanding borrowings during the
first quarter of fiscal 2002 compared to the prior year period as a result of
the proceeds from the sale of the Filter group and the recapitalization of
Pentagon being used to repay a portion of the Company's debt.

         Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes. The provision (benefit) for
income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 reflects an
effective rate of 44% and (42%), respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         In May 2001, the Company amended its revolving credit facility based on
the then impending sale of the Filter group. The amendment to the revolving
credit facility reset the financial covenants for the third quarter of fiscal
2001 and future periods and reduced available borrowings under the facility from
$70.0 million to $47.5 million. Available borrowings may be further reduced to
not less than $45.0 million, depending upon the final net proceeds from the sale
of the Filter group. Borrowings under the credit facility at September 30, 2001
were $33.1 million.

         The revolving credit facility terminates in October 2002, subject to a
one-year extension by the banks on the anniversary of the agreement and is
secured by substantially all of the Company's assets. Under the terms of the
current credit facility, the entire $47.5 million is available for general
corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures and
acquisitions. Borrowings under the current credit facility are at rates based on
the Eurodollar market rate. Availability of borrowing is subject to the
maintenance of a minimum level of net worth, certain levels of interest coverage
and maintenance of a specific ratio of funded debt to earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization that the Company believes will not affect
the availability of borrowings under the current credit facility.

INFLATION

         The effects of inflation on the Company's operations were not
significant during the periods presented in the Consolidated Financial
Statements.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

         The Company is exposed to certain market risks from transactions that
are entered into during the normal course of business. The Company has not
entered into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. The
Company's primary market risk exposure relates to interest rate risk. The
Company's revolving credit facility, which is subject to a variable rate of
interest based on the Eurodollar rate, had a balance of $33.1 million at
September 30, 2001. The Company has hedged its exposure to changes in interest
rates by fixing its rate of interest on $20.0 million of its variable rate
revolving credit facility through an interest rate swap agreement. Assuming
borrowings at September 30, 2001, a one hundred basis point change in interest
rates would impact interest expense by approximately $131,000 per year.



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                          PART II. -- OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

         Various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business are
         pending against the Company. None of the litigation pending against the
         Company, individually or collectively, is expected to have a material
         adverse effect on the Company.

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
         Not Applicable.

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
         Not Applicable.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
         Not Applicable.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION.
         None.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
         (a)      Exhibits.

                  3(a)     Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the
                           Company effective November 4, 1999 (filed as Exhibit
                           3(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
                           for the quarter ended September 30, 1999, and
                           incorporated herein by reference).

                  3(b)     Amended and Restated Code of Regulations of the
                           Company effective November 4, 1999 (filed as Exhibit
                           3(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
                           for the quarter ended September 30, 1999, and
                           incorporated herein by reference).

                  4(a)     Credit Agreement, dated as of October 20, 1999, among
                           the Company and its subsidiaries, Bank One, NA,
                           National City Bank, LaSalle Bank, National
                           Association, SunTrust Bank, Central Florida, N.A.,
                           and Banc One Capital Markets, Inc. (filed as Exhibit
                           4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
                           the quarter ended September 30, 1999, and
                           incorporated herein by reference).

                  4(b)     First Amendment to Credit Agreement and other Loan
                           Documents, dated as of July 17, 2000, among the
                           Company and its subsidiaries, Bank One, NA, National
                           City Bank, LaSalle Bank, National Association,
                           SunTrust Bank, Central Florida, N.A., and Bank One
                           Capitol Markets, Ins. (filed as Exhibit 4(b) to the
                           Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
                           ended June 30, 2000, and incorporated herein by
                           reference).

                  4(c)     Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of
                           November 10, 2000, among the Company and its
                           subsidiaries, Bank One, NA, National City Bank,
                           LaSalle Bank, National Association, and SunTrust Bank
                           (filed as Exhibit 4(c) to the Company's Quarterly
                           Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September
                           31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference).

                  4(d)     Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May
                           11, 2001, among the Company and its subsidiaries,
                           Bank One, NA, National City Bank, LaSalle Bank,
                           National Association, and SunTrust Bank (filed as
                           Exhibit 4 (d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on
                           Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001, and
                           incorporated herein by reference).

         (b)      No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the period.


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                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.,
                                an Ohio corporation


Dated:  November 14, 2001       By:      /s/ Richard R. Kahle
      -----------------------      --------------------------------------------
                                Richard R. Kahle
                                Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
                                (on behalf of the Registrant and as Principal
                                    Financial Officer)





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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

    Exhibit
    Number       Description of Exhibit
    ------       ----------------------

     3(a)         Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company
                  effective November 4, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the
                  Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
                  September 30, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference).

     3(b)         Amended and Restated Code of Regulations of the Company
                  effective November 4, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 3(b) to the
                  Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
                  September 30, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference).

     4(a)        Credit Agreement, dated as of October 20, 1999, among the
                 Company and its subsidiaries, Bank One, NA, National City Bank,
                 LaSalle Bank, National Association, SunTrust Bank, Central
                 Florida, N.A., and Banc One Capital Markets, Inc. (filed as
                 Exhibit 4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
                 the quarter ended September 30, 1999, and incorporated herein
                 by reference).

     4(b)         First Amendment to Credit Agreement and Other Loan Documents,
                  dated as of July 17, 2000, among the Company and its
                  subsidiaries, Bank One, NA, National City Bank, LaSalle Bank,
                  National Association, SunTrust Bank, Central Florida, N.A.,
                  and Banc One Capital Markets, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 4(b) to
                  the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
                  June 30, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference).

     4(c)         Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of November 10,
                  2000, among the Company and its subsidiaries, Bank One, NA,
                  National City Bank, LaSalle Bank, National Association and
                  SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 4(c) to the Company's
                  Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September
                  30, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference).

     4(d)         Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 11, 2001,
                  among the Company and its subsidiaries, Bank One, NA, National
                  City Bank, LaSalle Bank, National Association and SunTrust
                  Bank (filed as Exhibit 4 (d) to the Company's Quarterly Report
                  on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001, and
                  incorporated herein by reference).

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