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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from (A) the
cndensed financial statements of Precision Partners, Inc., included in Form S-4
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such (B) financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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0
0
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<INCOME-TAX> 3,920
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