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EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333- 41991) pertaining to the MPW Industrial Services Group, Inc. 1997,
1994 and 1991 Stock Option Plans of our report dated September 27, 2000, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements of MPW Industrial Services
Group, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June
30, 2000.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Columbus, Ohio
September 27, 2000
