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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.27

             SEVERANCE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE

1. This Severance and Settlement Agreement and General Release (the "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 8,2001, by and between Bradley G. Stanius
("Executive") and Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. ("WFS"). The Executive and WFS
are each referred to as a "Party" and together they are referred to as the
"Parties." Executive and WFS entered into an Executive Employment Agreement,
dated as of October 6,2001 (the "Employment Agreement"), and related
Non-Competition and Confidentiality Agreement, dated as of October 6, 2001 (the
"Non-Competition and Confidentiality Agreement").

2. Executive wishes to voluntarily resign from WFS and the Parties desire to
terminate the Employment Agreement and to resolve all issues related to
Executive's employment with and separation from WFS amicably and, without the
expenditure of time or expense of contested litigation. The Parties also desire
to resolve any other known or unknown claims as more fully set forth below.
Executive's last day of employment with WFS is November 30, 2001.

3. WFS expressly denies any violation of any contract, federal, state or local
statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, policy or other law. Neither this
Agreement nor anything contained herein shall be construed to be or shall be
admissible in any proceeding as evidence, or any admission by WFS, of any such
violation of any contract, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, policy
or other law. This Agreement maybe introduced, however, in any proceeding to
enforce its terms, subject to an order protecting its confidentiality.

4. In consideration of the covenants undertaken and the releases given by
Executive, and as a compromise, settlement and release of any claims for
wrongful termination that Executive might assert, and assuming that this
Agreement is not revoked by Executive in accordance with Section 7 hereof, WFS
agrees to: (a) provide Executive with 12 monthly payments of$37,083.33, each
subject to necessary payroll deductions, such payments to begin with the first
WFS pay cycl6 after the date hereof; (b) continue; to the extent Executive does
not receive comparable benefits from a new employer, Executive's existing group
life, hospitalization or disability insurance plan, health program or similar
benefits through November 29, 2002 on the same terms as WFS ' s other senior
executives; (c) continue to pay to maintain through November 29,2002 the monthly
premiums associated with the whole life insurance policy maintained by Executive
for the purpose of providing benefits on Executive's death equal to $890,000;
(d) pay Executive as soon as practicable after the date hereof the full balance
of his account under the WFS defined compensation plan, including all employer
contributions to the date hereof; (e) pay Executive on the date hereof for 20
accrued but unused vacation days, subject to necessary payroll deductions; (f)
pay directly or reimburse Executive, up to $5,000, for annual dues of a country
club membership, selected by Executive in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, incurred
for a period of 12 months of the date hereof; (g) subject to the balance of this
Section 4, upon the sale of Executive's home at 1522 Byron Nelson Drive,
Southlake, Texas 76092 (the "Home"), reimburse Executive an amount equal to the
excess, if any, of Executive's purchase price for the Home over the sale price
for the Home (in each case, less fees, commissions and expenses); (h)
repurchase, subject to the receipt of documentation reasonably satisfactory to
WFS, customary title documents and delivery of such vehicles in overall good
working order and condition, subject to reasonable wear and tear, Executive's
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada and 1999 Buick Park Avenue, at Executive's original
cost; and (i) enter into a consulting agreement substantially on the terms and
conditions set forth on Exhibit A to this Agreement. The Employment Agreement
shall be terminated as of November 30,2001 and be of no further force or

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effect thereafter. The terms of the letter addressed to Executive from WFS dated
August 29,2001 shall also terminate as of November 30,2001 and be of no further
force or effect.

In connection with the obligation of WFS pursuant to Section 4(g) of this
Agreement, Executive: (i) agrees to permit WFS, at its cost and expense, to
obtain such appraisals of the Home as WFS reasonably deems are necessary; and
(ii) grants to WFS a right of first refusal to purchase the Home at the same
price and on the same terms as are contained in a bona fide written offer from
any person or entity to whom or which Executive proposes to sell the Home.

Pursuant to such right of first refusal, Executive shall promptly furnish a copy
of such offer to WFS. The copy of such offer shall be sent, by certified mail;
return receipt requested, or overnight receipted delivery service to Worldwide
Flight Services, Inc., 1001 West Euless Boulevard, Suite 320, Euless, Texas
76040, Attention: Jean-Francois Gouedard, with a copy sent by the same method to
Theodore H. Latty, Esq., Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, 350 South Grand Avenue,
Suite 3600, Los Angeles, California 90071-3442. Within 5 business days following
its receipt of such offer, WFS shall either accept or reject such offer in
writing. Such offer shall be deemed rejected if WFS does not accept it in
writing within such period. If WFS timely accepts such offer, it shall proceed
to purchase the Home at the price and on the terms set forth in the offer. If
WFS fails to timely accept the offer, Executive shall be free to accept the
offer and convey the Home to the offeror in accordance with the terms of the
offer, provided, however, that Executive shall not convey the Home to the
offeror or to any other party at a price which is less than 97% of the price
contained in the offer or otherwise on terms which are materially less favorable
to Executive without first reoffering the Home to WFS at such reduced price
and/or modified terms in the manner set forth above.

5. Executive hereby resigns each and every position as an officer and director
of WFS and any and all of its affiliates.

6. In consideration of the covenants undertaken herein by the Parties and for
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, provided, however, that notwithstanding anything in this
Agreement to the contrary, neither Executive nor WFS release, waive, absolve or
discharge any Claims (as defined below) arising out of this Agreement or the
Consulting Agreement. The Parties do hereby acknowledge full and complete
satisfaction and settlement of and do hereby release, absolve and discharge each
other, and any parent, subsidiary and related companies or business concerns,
past and present, and each of them, as well as trustees, directors, officers,
agents, servants and employees, past and present, and each of them (hereinafter
collectively referred to as "Releasees") from any and all claims, causes of
action and liabilities of whatever kind or nature, whether known or unknown,
suspected or unsuspected, direct or indirect, which the Parties now or may in
the future have or at any other time had against Releasees, or any of them,
arising out of or in any way connected with (a) Executive's employment with and
separation from WFS; or (b) any event, act or omission, committed, omitted or
occurring prior to the date hereof ("Claims"). This release includes, but is not
limited to, claims arising under (i) federal, state or local laws prohibiting
employment discrimination (on the basis of, for example, age, sex, race, color,
national origin, religion, disability, handicap status or sexual orientation),
including without limitation, the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991, the
American with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act and any similar state law, rule or
regulation; (ii) the Family and Medical Leave Act and any similar state law,
rule or regulation; (iii) federal or state common law, including without
limitation, claims for wrongful discharge,

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breach of express or implied contract, violation of public policy, defamation,
negligent hiring, retention and/or supervision and intentional and negligent
infliction of emotional distress; and (iv) any state workers compensation act
and any state labor code.

7. Executive acknowledges and agrees that: (a) pursuant to this release, he is
waiving and releasing rights or claims under, among other things, the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act (" ADEA "); (b) rights and claims under the
ADEA that may arise for events occurring after the date this release is executed
are not waived; (c) he has been advised in writing to consult with an attorney
prior to executing this release and he has~ in fact, reviewed the release with
an attorney; ( d) he was given a period of at least twenty-one (21) days within
which to consider the release, although his determination to consent to the
release was made in less than 21 days; and ( e) he is knowingly and voluntarily
entering into the release in exchange for consideration provided by WFS, which
consideration is in addition to anything of value to which he is already
entitled from WFS.

Executive further acknowledges and agrees that he may revoke this Agreement
during the seven-day period following his execution of this Agreement by
notifying WFS in writing at the following address: Worldwide Flight Services,
Inc., 1001 West Euless Boulevard, Suite 320, Euless, Texas 76040, Attention:
Jean-Francois Gouedard, Fax no. (817) 665-3423. Executive further acknowledges
and agrees that this Agreement shall not become effective or enforceable until
Executive's seven-day revocation period has expired.

8. WFS agrees that except as required pursuant to lawful court order or
subpoena, or as otherwise agreed to in writing with Executive, it will provide
only the following information in response to requests for information regarding
Executive's employment: dates of employment; titles and positions held by
Executive; and compensation and benefits received by Executive.

9. The Parties agree that the Non-Competition and Confidentiality Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect until November 30, 2002. Executive agrees
to return on November 30, 2001, his last day of employment, all property of WFS
in Executive's possession, including without limitation any and all credit
cards, telephone cards, air pass cards and - computer equipment.

10. The Parties acknowledge that they are aware they may hereafter discover
facts different from, or in addition to, those they now know or believe to be
true with respect to the claims, causes of action and liabilities herein
released, and agree that the release herein shall be and remain in all respects
a complete and general release as to all matters released herein,
notwithstanding any such unknown or additional facts.

11. It is the intention of the Parties that in executing this instrument that it
shall be effective as a bar to each and every Claim waived herein, and the
Parties consent and agree that this Agreement shall be given full force and
effect according to each and all of its express terms and provisions.

12. The Parties agree that the terms of this Agreement shall remain strictly
confidential and, except as required by law, lawful court order or subpoena,
that neither shall disclose to any third person any of the terms of this
Agreement, except that WFS may advise its appropriate corporate officers or
employees and its counsel and auditors, of the terms of this Agreement and
Executive may advise his counsel and members of his immediate family of the
terms of this Agreement. A breach of this provision of this Agreement shall be
deemed a material violation of the Agreement.

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13. If any provision of this Agreement or application thereof is held invalid,
the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the
Agreement which may be given effect without the invalid provision or
application. The provisions of this Agreement are severable.

14. The Parties agree that they will not assert or maintain against any Party
they have released in this Agreement any claim, suit or proceeding arising out
of or in connection with the matters respectively released herein.

15. The Parties represent and warrant to each other that they have not
heretofore assigned or transferred or purported to assign or transfer to any
person or entity any Claim, herein released. The Parties agree to indemnify and
hold harmless the other against any Claim, including attorneys' fees actually
paid or incurred, arising out of or in any way connected with any such transfer
or assignment or any such purported or claimed transfer or assignment by such P
arty.

16. This Agreement and all covenants and releases set forth herein shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the respective Parties hereto,
their legal successors, heirs, assigns, partners, attorneys, officers, directors
and shareholders. .

17. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and deemed governed
by, the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and not to
be entirely performed within such State, without regard to conflicts of laws
principles.

18. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
so executed shall be deemed to be an original and the counterparts shall
together constitute one and same agreement.

19. The Parties acknowledge that they have read this Agreement, fully understand
its rights, privileges and duties under this Agreement and enter into this
Agreement freely and voluntarily. The Parties further acknowledge they have had
the opportunity to consult with an attorney to explain the terms of this
Agreement and the consequences of signing it.

20. The Parties acknowledge and represent to each other that no promise or
representation not contained in this Agreement has been made to them and
acknowledge and represent that this Agreement contains all terms and conditions
pertaining to the subject matter hereof. The terms of this Agreement are
contractual and not a mere recital. The Agreement may not be orally modified,
amended or changed. No other promises or agreements shall be binding unless they
be in writing and signed by WFS and Executive.

21. This Agreement and the provisions contained herein shall not be construed or
interpreted for or against any Party on the grounds that such Party drafted or
caused that Party's legal representative to draft any of its provisions.

Each of the Parties has read the foregoing Severance and Settlement Agreement
and General Release and accepts and agrees to the provisions contained herein
and hereby executes it voluntarily and with full understanding of its
consequences.

                                       EXECUTIVE

Dated: November 30, 2001                    /s/ Bradley G. Stanius
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                                       Bradley G. Stanius

                                       WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES, INC.

Dated: November 30, 2001               By:      /s/ James Enright
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                                                    James Enright
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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.13

                      SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

     THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "Amendment"), dated as of
the 13 day of December, 2001, by and between STEEL CITY PRODUCTS, INC., a
Delaware (the "Borrower") and NATIONAL CITY BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA (the "Bank").

                                   BACKGROUND

     A.   The Borrower and the Bank entered into a certain Credit Agreement
dated as of July 13, 2001 (as amended, supplemented, replaced or otherwise
modified, the "Agreement") pursuant to which the Bank has made a credit facility
or facilities available to the Borrower.

     B.   The Borrower has requested the Bank to (i) increase the Revolving
Credit Committed Amount, and (ii) revise various other provisions of the
Agreement, and the Bank is willing to do so upon the terms and conditions set
forth in this Amendment.

     NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto
amend the Agreement and agree as follows:

     Section 1. Capitalized Terms.

     Unless otherwise specified herein, capitalized terms used in this
Amendment (including the BACKGROUND above) without definition shall have the
same meaning as set forth in the Agreement as amended by this Amendment.

     Section 2. Amendments.

     The Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

     2.1  The last sentence of Section 2.01(a) of the Agreement is hereby
amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

          "The Bank's "Revolving Credit Committed Amount" shall be equal to
Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000,000.000)."

     2.2  Section 2.09(a) of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in
its entirety as follows:

          "(a) Borrowing Base. The "Borrowing Base" at any time shall mean the
sum, at the date of the most recent Borrowing Base Certificate required to be
furnished pursuant to Section 2.09(f) hereof, of:

               (i)  seventy-five percent (75%) of the Net Value of Eligible
Receivables: provided, however, that at no time shall the Net Value of Eligible
Receivables

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due and owing from either of Giant Eagle Stores or Krogers Stores exceed thirty
percent (30%) of the total Net Value of Eligible Receivables of the Borrower;
and provided further that payments due to the Borrower from Ames Department
Stores shall not be Eligible Receivables; and provided further that at no time
shall the Net Value of Eligible Receivables due and owing from any other
obligor exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total Net Value of Eligible
Receivables of the Borrower; plus

               (ii) forty-five percent (45%) of the Net Value of Eligible
Inventory; provided, however that the portion of the Borrowing Base attributable
to Eligible Inventory shall at no time exceed (A) prior to May 1, 2002,
fifty-five percent (55%) of the Borrowing Base and (B) on and after May 1, 2002,
fifty percent (50%) of the Borrowing Base."

     2.3 Section 6.03 of the Agreement is hereby supplemented to include the
following subsection (e) at the end thereof;

         "(e) Subordinated Indebtedness from Sterling Construction Company,
Inc., with a maturity after June 30, 2003, which is subject to a Subordination
Agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto."

     2.4 The following defined term set forth in Annex A to the Agreement is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

         ""Revolving Credit Maturity Date" shall mean May 31, 2003."

     Section 3. Covenants. Representations and Warranties.

     3.1 The Borrower ratifies, confirms and reaffirms, without condition, all
the terms and conditions of the Agreement and the other Loan Documents and
agrees that it continues to be bound by the terms and conditions thereof as
amended by this Amendment; and, the Borrower further confirms and affirms that
it has no defense, set off or counterclaim against the same. The Agreement and
this Amendment shall be construed as complementing each other and as augmenting
and not restricting the Bank's rights, and, except as specifically amended by
this Amendment, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect in
accordance with its terms.

     3.2 The Borrower ratifies, confirms and reaffirms without condition, all
liens and security interests granted to the Bank pursuant to the Agreement and
the other Loan Documents, if any, and such liens and security interests shall
continue to secure the indebtedness and obligations of the Borrower to the Bank
under the Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents, including, but not
limited to, all loans made by the Bank to the Borrower as amended by this
Amendment.

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     3.3 The Borrower represents and warrants to the Bank that:

         (a) This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by the Borrower
and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Borrower
enforceable in accordance with its terms;

         (b) The execution and delivery of this Amendment by the Borrower and
the performance and observance by the Borrower of the provisions hereof, do not
violate or conflict with the organizational agreements of the Borrower or any
law applicable to the Borrower or result in a breach of any provision of or
constitute a default under any other agreement, instrument or document binding
upon or enforceable against the Borrower;

         (c) The representations and warranties set forth within Article III of
the Agreement continue to be true and correct in all material respects as of
the date of this Amendment except those changes resulting from the passage of
time; and

         (d) No material adverse change has occurred in the business,
operations, consolidated financial condition or prospects of the Borrower since
the date of the most recent annual financial statement delivered to the Bank,
and no Event of Default or condition which, with the passage of time, the
giving of notice or both, could become an Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing.

     3.4 The Borrower shall execute or cause to be executed and deliver to the
Bank all other documents, instruments and agreements deemed necessary or
appropriate by the Bank in connection herewith.

     Section 4. Conditions Precedent.

     4.1 This Amendment shall be effective on the date hereof so long as each
of the following conditions has been satisfied;

         (a) No Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the
date of this Amendment.

         (b) The representations and warranties set forth within Article III of
the Agreement shall continue to be true and correct in all material respects as
of the date of this Amendment except those changes resulting from the passage
of time only.

         (c) Contemporaneously with the execution hereof, the Borrower shall
deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Bank:

             (i)  The Note Modification Agreement;

             (ii) the Subordination Agreement, substantially in the form of
Exhibit A hereto, together with a copy of the subordinated note related thereto;

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                  (iii) A certificate of the corporate secretary or assistant
secretary of the Borrower, dated the date hereof, certifying (1) that the
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Borrower has not been changed since
they were delivered to the Bank, or if there have been any such changes,
attaching copies thereof as then in effect and (2) as to true copies of all
corporate action taken by the Borrower in authorizing the execution, delivery
and performance of this Amendment, and the transactions contemplated thereby;
and

                  (iv) Such other documents, instruments and certificates
required by the Bank in connection with transactions contemplated by this
Amendment.

         4.2  The Bank shall continue to have a first priority lien on and
security interest in the Collateral, if any, previously granted to the Bank.

         4.3  All legal details and proceedings in connection with the
transactions contemplated in this Amendment shall be satisfactory to counsel for
the Bank, and the Bank shall have received all such originals or copies of such
documents as the Bank may request.

         Section 5. Miscellaneous.

         5.1  This Amendment shall be construed in accordance with, and
governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without giving effect
to the provisions thereof regarding conflicts of law.

         5.2  Except as amended hereby, all of the terms and conditions of the
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This Amendment amends the
Agreement and is not a novation thereof.

         5.3  This Amendment shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be
binding upon, the respective successors and assigns of the Borrower and the
Bank. The Borrower may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder
without the prior written consent of the Bank.

         5.4  This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and
by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts each of which, when so
executed, shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall
constitute but one and the same instrument.

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