HARSCO CORP
10-Q, 1994-08-11
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

[ X ]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15
       (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 1994

OR

[  ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15
      (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number   1-3970

HARSCO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its 
charter)

Delaware
(State of incorporation)

23-1483991
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
(Address of principal executive offices)

17001-8888
(Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number  (717) 763-7064


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.
        X YES        NO  


Title of Each Class                Outstanding Shares
                                   at June 30, 1994

Common Stock Par Value $1.25       25,136,299
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights    25,136,299


HARSCO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)






<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                                June 30             June 30
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                            1994      1993      1994      1993
<S>                                         <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Revenues:
  Sales                                     $338,056  $354,623  $656,728  $700,427
  Equity in net income of unconsolidated
    entities                                  20,796       694    35,824     1,593
  Gain on sale of investment                       -         -     5,867     8,971
  Other revenues                                 247       449     4,348       894
    Total revenues                           359,099   355,766   702,767   711,885

Costs and expenses:
  Cost of sales                              265,533   273,218   518,530   546,780
  Selling, administrative and
    general expenses                          52,835    43,212   100,495    82,828
  Research and development                     1,792     1,050     2,723     2,508
  Provision for facilities discontinuance        302       823       319       686
  Other, net                                    (910)      102       124      (165)
    Total costs and expenses                 319,552   318,405   622,191   632,637

    Income before interest, taxes, minority
      interest and cumulative effect of
      accounting change                       39,547    37,361    80,576    79,248

Interest income                                1,375     2,250     2,856     4,193
Interest expense                              (8,805)   (3,206)  (17,135)   (6,146)

    Income before taxes, minority interest,
      and cumulative effect of accounting
      change                                  32,117    36,405    66,297    77,295

Provision for income taxes                    14,036    14,172    28,972    30,960

    Income before minority interest and
      cumulative effect of accounting
      change                                  18,081    22,233    37,325    46,335

Minority interest                                534       (48)    1,150      (103)

    Income before cumulative effect of
      accounting change                       17,547    22,281    36,175    46,438

Cumulative effect of change in accounting
  for income taxes                                 -         -         -     6,802

    Net income                              $ 17,547  $ 22,281  $ 36,175  $ 53,240

Average shares of common stock outstanding    25,118    25,056    25,065    25,190

Earnings per common share:
  Income before cumulative effect of
    accounting change                       $   0.70  $   0.89  $   1.44  $   1.84

  Cumulative effect of change in accounting        -         -         -      0.27

    Net income per share                    $   0.70  $   0.89  $   1.44  $   2.11

    Cash dividends declared per share       $   0.35  $   0.35  $   0.70  $   0.70
</TABLE>




See accompanying notes to consolidated financial 
statements.



CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  June 30        December 31
(In thousands)                    1994           1993
<S>                               <C>            <C>
ASSETS

Current assets:

  Cash and cash equivalents       $   58,123     $   58,740
  Receivables                        334,961        322,894
  Inventories:
    Long-term contract costs               -        105,154
    Less progress payment                  -        (16,662)
                                   _________      _________
                                           -         88,492

    Finished goods                    30,273         23,543
    Work in process                   33,136         25,612
    Raw material and purchased
      parts                           49,547         52,608
    Stores and supplies               14,417         12,171
                                   _________      _________
      Total inventories              127,373        202,426

  Other current assets                17,170         16,045
                                   _________      _________
    Total current assets             537,627        600,105

Property, plant and equipment,
  at cost                            965,401      1,060,729
Allowance for depreciation          (531,007)      (569,074)
                                   _________      _________
                                     434,394        491,655

Cost in excess of net assets of
  companies acquired, net            222,638        221,082
Insurance related assets              71,437         70,153
Other assets                          82,796         44,617
                                   _________      _________
Total Assets                      $1,348,892     $1,427,612
                                   _________      _________
                                   _________      _________
</TABLE>



See accompanying notes to consolidated financial 
statements.





CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  June 30        December 31
(In thousands)                    1994           1993
<S>                               <C>            <C>
LIABILITIES

Current liabilities:

  Notes payable and current
    maturities of long-term debt  $   41,834     $   63,509
  Accounts payable                    69,238         98,021
  Advances on long-term contracts      2,159         88,518
  Accrued compensation                32,296         45,546
  Other current liabilities          123,312        121,755
                                   _________      _________
    Total current liabilities        268,839        417,349

Long-term debt                       415,134        364,869
Deferred income taxes                 31,066         33,424
Insurance related liabilities         49,271         49,350
Other liabilities                     35,420         39,536
                                   _________      _________
                                     799,730        904,528
                                   _________      _________

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common stock and additional
  paid-in capital                    132,935        126,579
Cumulative adjustments for
  translation and pension
  liability                          (14,352)       (16,166)
Retained earnings                    621,743        603,158
Treasury stock                      (191,164)      (190,487)
                                   _________      _________
                                     549,162        523,084
                                   _________      _________
Total liabilities and
  shareholders equity             $1,348,892     $1,427,612
                                   _________      _________
                                   _________      _________
</TABLE>



See accompanying notes to consolidated financial 
statements.



CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)





<TABLE>
<CAPTION> 
                                                 Six Months Ended
                                                      June 30
(In thousands)                                  1994           1993
<S>                                             <C>            <C>

Cash flows from operating
  activities:
  Net income                                    $   36,175     $   53,240
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation                                  44,314         28,794
      Amortization                                   4,498            993
      Cumulative effect of change in accounting
        principle                                        -         (6,802)
      Gain on sale of investment                    (5,867)        (8,971)
      Change in equity of entities                  (3,022)        (1,164)
      Other, net                                     1,569            (18)
      Changes in assets and liabilities,
        net of acquisition of a business and
        formation of a partnership:
          Notes and accounts receivables           (14,898)        53,360
          Inventories                              (11,216)        35,304
          Accounts payable                             946         (8,657)
          Accrued long-term contract costs               -            602
          Advances on long-term contracts           (7,100)         7,938
          Other assets and liabilities             (17,276)        (5,641)
                                                 _________      _________

      Net cash provided by operating activities     28,123        148,978
                                                 _________      _________

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Capital expenditures, net of disposals           (31,065)       (21,772)
  Purchase of business                                   -         (2,100)
  Proceeds from sale of investment                   7,617         11,471
  Other investing activities                        (6,943)            (2)
                                                 _________      _________

    Net cash (used) by investing activities        (30,391)       (12,403)
                                                 _________      _________

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Short-term borrowings, net                       (20,545)         3,864
  Current maturities and long-term debt
    Additions                                       87,765           (267)
    Reductions                                     (54,160)             -
   Cash dividends paid on common stock             (17,531)       (17,725)
   Common stock issued-options                       5,678          3,823
   Common stock acquired for treasury                    -        (36,322)
   Other financing activities                          215              -
                                                 _________      _________

     Net cash provided (used) by financing
       activities                                    1,422        (46,627)
                                                 _________      _________

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                229            (85)
                                                 _________      _________

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
  equivalents                                         (617)        89,863

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
  of period                                         58,740         50,366
                                                 _________      _________

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period      $   58,123     $  140,229
                                                 _________      _________
                                                 _________      _________
</TABLE>






See accompanying notes to consolidated financial 
statements.



REVIEW OF OPERATIONS BY GROUP
(Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                          Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
SALES                                          June 30              June 30
(In Millions)                              1994       1993      1994       1993
<S>                                        <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>

Metal Reclamation and Mill Services        $ 129.5    $  43.1    $ 247.5    $ 82.3

Infrastructure, Construction and
  Transportation                             103.5       82.1      194.9     150.2

Process Industry Products                    105.0       93.0      214.3     188.6

Defense<F1>                                      -      136.4          -     279.3
                                            ______     ______     ______    ______

  Total                                    $ 338.0    $ 354.6    $ 656.7   $ 700.4
                                            ______     ______     ______    ______
                                            ______     ______     ______    ______



INCOME BEFORE TAX                          Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
AND MINORITY INTEREST                          June 30              June 30
(In Millions)                              1994       1993      1994       1993

Group operating profit:

  Metal Reclamation and Mill Services      $   9.2    $   6.9    $  14.3   $  12.0

  Infrastructure, Construction and
    Transportation                             3.9        6.2        6.5       8.0

  Process Industry Products                    8.9        7.8       20.0      14.7

  Defense<F1>                                    -       21.1          -      41.1
                                            ______     ______     ______    ______

    Total group operating profit              22.0       42.0       40.8      75.8

Equity in income of unconsolidated
  entities<F2>                                20.8        0.7       35.8       1.6

Gain on sale of investment                       -          -        5.9       9.0

Unallocated expenses                         (10.7)      (6.3)     (16.2)     (9.1)
                                            ______     ______     ______    ______

    Total pre-tax income                   $  32.1    $  36.4    $  66.3   $  77.3
                                            ______     ______     ______    ______
                                            ______     ______     ______    ______

<FN>

<F1>  Effective January 1, 1994, Defense is no longer designated as a separate 
group.  This is due to the formation of our joint venture, United Defense, L.P., in 
which Harsco has a 40% ownership, and the suspension of the five-ton truck 
production at midyear in 1993.  Any truck sales in 1994 will be reflected under the 
Infrastructure, Construction and Transportation Group.

<F2>  Includes equity in income of United Defense, L.P.
</TABLE>





Cash payments for interest on all debt, net of 
amounts capitalized were $17,715,000 for the six 
months of 1994 and $6,178,000 for the six months of 
1993.  Cash payments for income taxes were 
$20,728,000 for the six months of 1994 and 
$34,468,000 for the six months of 1993.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Receivables:

As of June 30, 1994, Receivables include $62,415,000 
of unbilled receivables representing the Company's 
claim against the U.S. Government for Federal Excise 
Taxes and related claims on the five-ton truck 
contract.  See "Commitments and Contingencies" for 
additional disclosure on this claim.

Acquisition of MultiServ International, N.V. and 
Formation of Defense Business Partnership

On January 28, 1994, FMC Corporation ("FMC") and 
Harsco Corporation ("Harsco") announced completion of 
a series of agreements ("Agreements"), first 
announced in December 1992, to combine certain assets 
and liabilities of FMC's Defense Systems Group 
("DSG") and Harsco's BMY-Combat Systems Division 
("BMY-CS").  The effective date of the combination 
was January 1, 1994.  The combined company, United 
Defense, L.P. ("UDLP"), operates as a limited 
partnership.  FMC as the Managing General Partner has 
a 60 percent equity interest, and Harsco Defense 
Holding, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Harsco 
Corporation, as the Limited Partner has a 40 percent 
equity interest.

MultiServ International, N.V. was acquired by Harsco 
Corporation on August 31, 1993.  The acquisition of 
MultiServ has been accounted for by the purchase 
method of accounting, and operating results of this 
acquisition are included in the Company's 
Consolidated Financial Statements since the date of 
acquisition.  The total consideration paid by the 
Company was approximately $384,000,000 and consisted 
of:  (i) approximately $333,000,000 in cash, (ii) 
approximately $12,000,000 in Harsco Corporation 
Common Stock from treasury, and (iii) the assumption 
of certain project financing indebtedness of 
MultiServ in the amount of approximately $39,000,000.  
Approximately $8,000,000 in closing and acquisition 
costs were also incurred.  The funds used by the 
Company to complete the acquisition consisted of 
approximately $83,000,000 from cash balances of 
Harsco, and approximately $250,000,000 borrowed from 
a financial institution.

Pro forma information relative to United Defense, 
L.P. and MultiServ International, N.V. presented for 
the first six months of 1993, include adjustments to 
reflect additional expenses associated with the 
amortization of the created goodwill and the write-up 
of MultiServ fixed assets to fair market value.  The 
pro forma results also include additional provisions 
for interest and debt expenses on the acquisition 
borrowings, the elimination of BMY-CS and accounting 
for the 40% ownership interest of Harsco in UDLP on 
the equity method of accounting.

The following represents the unaudited pro forma 
results of operations as if the combinations had 
occurred at the beginning of 1993:



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              Pro Forma
                                              Six Months
(Unaudited)                                   Ended
(In thousands, except per share amounts)      June 30, 1993
<S>                                           <C>


Total Revenues                                $   727,468
                                               __________
                                               __________



  Income before provision for income taxes,
    minority interest and, cumulative effect
    of accounting change                           84,954

Provision for income taxes                         37,931

Minority interest                                     390
                                               __________

  Income before cumulative effect of
    accounting change                              46,633

  Cumulative effect of change in
    accounting for income taxes                     6,802
                                               __________


  Net income                                  $    53,435
                                               __________
                                               __________


Average shares of common stock
  outstanding                                  25,490,180
                                               __________
                                               __________


Earnings per common share:
  Income before cumulative effect of
    accounting change                         $      1.83
  Cumulative effect of change in
    accounting                                        .27
                                               __________

    Net income per share                      $      2.10
</TABLE>



The pro forma operating results are not necessarily 
indicative of what would have occurred had the 
combinations actually taken place on January 1, 1993, 
or of what they are expected to be in 1994.  Also, no 
adjustments have been made to operations for the 
impact of certain anticipated operational and 
administrative efficiencies.



Commitments and Contingencies:

Federal Excise Tax and Other Matters Related to the 
Five-ton Truck Contract:

Subsequent to the award of the five-ton truck 
contract in 1986, the Federal Excise Tax (FET) law, 
which was due to expire on October 1, 1988, was 
extended.  The Company and its legal counsel consider 
that the excise tax required to be paid by the 
extension of the law constitutes an after-imposed tax 
and therefore is subject to recovery by a price 
adjustment.  In January 1993, the Armed Services 
Board of Contract Appeals decided in favor of the 
Company's position, ruling that Harsco is entitled to 
a price adjustment to the contract to reimburse FET 
paid on vehicles that were to be delivered after 
October 1, 1988.  The Government filed a motion 
requesting the Armed Services Board of Contract 
Appeals to reopen the proceedings to admit additional 
evidence or alternatively to reconsider its decision.  
On February 25, 1994, the Armed Services Board of 
Contract Appeals denied the Government's motions.  In 
June 1994, the Government appealed these decisions to 
the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  In 
addition, the Government might renew the motions in 
the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals based 
upon the results of the continuing investigation 
described below.

As previously reported, the Company had already 
anticipated prevailing on its claims and recorded as 
an account receivable the amount of the FET it has 
paid on these vehicles of approximately $47 million, 
and the related claim arising from changes in 
shipment destinations of approximately $15 million.  
The January 1993 decision only rules upon the 
Company's claim for reimbursement of the taxes paid 
without establishing the specific amount of the 
reimbursement.  Subject to the Company prevailing 
against the Government's appeal and any future 
Government motions, the decision will send the case 
back to the government contracting officer to 
determine the proper amount of the price adjustment 
consistent with the ruling.  Under applicable law, 
interest also accrues on the amount owed.  Although 
the January 1993 decision does not directly deal with 
the claim for $15 million on the related destination 
change issue, the Company believes that the ruling 
resolves the key factual issues in that claim in 
favor of Harsco as well.  The Company continues to 
anticipate favorable resolution with respect to both 
claims.  Final resolution of the issues in favor of 
the Company would not result in the recording of 
additional income other than any interest received, 
but would have a positive cash flow effect.  To the 
extent that any portion of the FET and related claims 
is not recovered, additional losses on the contract 
will have to be recognized which could have a 
material effect on quarterly or annual operating 
results.

The Commercial Litigation Branch of the Department of 
Justice is continuing to conduct an investigation 
with respect to the facts underlying the Company's 
claim for reimbursement of Federal Excise Tax 
payments and in addition is examining the way the 
Company charged the Army for sales of certain cargo 
truck models for which the Company did not pay 
Federal Excise Tax based upon an exemption in the 
law.  If the Government files a civil action against 
the Company as a result of the civil investigation, 
it may seek various remedies including forfeiture by 
the Company of its claims for reimbursement of FET 
and related claims, treble damages, and civil 
penalties.

In a related matter, the Internal Revenue Service is 
reviewing Harsco's position that certain cargo truck 
models are not taxable due to a provision in the tax 
law that exempts trucks having a gross vehicle weight 
of 33,000 pounds or less, and has tentatively 
concluded that they appear to be taxable.  If the 
Internal Revenue Service asserts that tax is due on 
these vehicles, the total claim could be $42 million 
plus interest and penalty, if any.  The Company plans 
to vigorously contest any such tax deficiency.  
Although there is risk of an adverse outcome, the 
Company and its counsel believe that these trucks are 
not taxable.  Even if they are held to be taxable, 
the Company and its counsel believe the Government 
would be obligated to reimburse the Company for the 
majority of the tax because it would constitute an 
after-imposed tax that would be subject to the ruling 
of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals 
discussed above, resulting in a net maximum liability 
for Harsco of $16 million plus interest and penalty, 
if any.

The Company has also filed other claims relating to 
the five-ton truck contract totalling in excess of 
$55 million plus interest, with respect to contract 
changes, inadequate technical data package, and 
delays and disruptions.  The Company continues to 
explore resolution of these claims through 
negotiation.  No recognition of any possible recovery 
on these claims is reflected in the accompanying 
financial statements.

M9 Armored Combat Earthmover Claim:

The Company and its legal counsel are of the opinion 
that the U.S. Government did not exercise option 
three under the M9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) 
contract in a timely manner, with the result that the 
unit price for options three, four and five are 
subject to renegotiation.  Claims reflecting the 
Company's position have been filed with respect to 
all options purported to be exercised, totalling in 
excess of  $60 million plus interest.  No recognition 
has been given in the accompanying financial 
statements for any recovery on these claims.  The 
Company is awaiting a decision on its Motion for 
Summary Judgment relating to the late option exercise 
that is now pending before the Armed Services Board 
of Contract Appeals.

In addition, the Company negotiated a settlement with 
the U. S. Government of a smaller outstanding claim 
concerning this contract which provides for payment 
of $3.8 million by the U.S. Government to Harsco.  
The Company recognized that amount as revenue in the 
First Quarter of this year and payment has since been 
received.

Government Furnished Equipment Overcharge Claim:

The Company filed a claim in the Armed Services Board 
of Contract Appeals asserting that the United States 
Government has overcharged Harsco in the sale of 
government furnished equipment on various contracts, 
all of which have been completed.  The Company has 
advised the Government that the overpayment on these 
contracts is approximately $24 million.  The 
Government disputes the Company's position, but the 
parties are exploring the possibility of settling 
this case and similar issues relating to other 
completed contracts that are not included in the 
litigation.

Other Litigation:

On March 13, 1992, the U.S. Government filed a 
counterclaim against the Company in a civil suit 
alleging violations of the False Claims Act and 
breach of a contract to supply M109A2 Self-Propelled 
Howitzers.  The counterclaim was filed in the United 
States Claims Court along with the Government's 
answer to the Company's claim of approximately $5 
million against the Government for costs incurred on 
this contract relating to the same issue.  The 
Government claims breach of contract damages of $7.3 
million and in addition seeks treble that amount 
under the False Claims Act plus unquantified civil 
penalties which the Company estimates to be 
approximately $3.3 million.  The Company and its 
counsel believe it is unlikely Harsco will incur any 
material liability as a result of these claims.

Iran's Ministry of Defense has initiated arbitration 
procedures against the Company under the rules of the 
International Chamber of Commerce for damages 
allegedly resulting from breach of various contracts 
executed by the Company and the Ministry of Defense 
between 1970 and 1978.  The contracts were terminated 
in 1978 and 1979 during the period of civil unrest in 
Iran that preceded the Iranian revolution.  Iran has 
asserted a claim under one contract for repayment of 
a $7.5 million advance payment it made to the 
Company, plus interest at 12% through June 27, 1991 
in the amount of $25.3 million.  Iran has also 
asserted a claim for damages under other contracts 
for $32.1 million plus interest.  The Company intends 
to assert various defenses and also has filed 
counterclaims against Iran for damages in excess of 
$7.5 million which it sustained as a result of Iran's 
breach of contract, plus interest.  The Company's 
management and its counsel believe that it is 
unlikely Harsco will incur any material liability as 
a result of these claims.

In June 1994, the shareholder of the Ferrari Group, a 
Belgium holding company involved in steel mill 
services and other activities, filed a legal action 
in Belgium against Heckett MultiServ, S.A. and 
S.E.A.E., subsidiaries of MultiServ International 
N.V. (a subsidiary of Harsco Corporation).  The 
action alleges that these two subsidiaries breached 
contracts arising from letters of intent signed in 
1992 and 1993 concerning the possible acquisition of 
the Ferrari Group, claiming that the subsidiaries 
were obligated to proceed with the acquisition and 
failed to do so.  The action seeks damages of 504 
million Belgian Francs (approximately U.S. $16 
million).  The Company intends to vigorously defend 
against the action and believes that based on 
conditions contained in the letters of intent and 
other defenses it will prevail.

Environmental:

The Company is involved in a number of environmental 
remediation investigations and clean-ups and, along 
with other companies, has been identified as a 
"potentially responsible party" for certain waste 
disposal sites.  While each of these matters is 
subject to various uncertainties, it is probable that 
the Company will agree to make payments toward 
funding certain of these activities and it is 
possible that some of these matters will be decided 
unfavorably to the Company.  The Company has 
evaluated its potential liability, and its financial 
exposure is dependent upon such factors as the 
continuing evolution of environmental laws and 
regulatory requirements, the availability and 
application of technology, the allocation of cost 
among potentially responsible parties, the years of 
remedial activity required and the remediation 
methods selected.  The liability for future 
remediation costs is evaluated on a quarterly basis 
and it is the opinion of management that any 
liability over the amounts accrued will not have a 
materially adverse effect on the Company's financial 
position or results of operations.

Other:

The Company is subject to various other claims, legal 
proceedings and investigations covering a wide range 
of matters that arose in the ordinary course of 
business.  In the opinion of management, all such 
matters are adequately covered by insurance or by 
accruals, and if not so covered, are without merit or 
are of such kind, or involve such amounts, as would 
not have a materially adverse effect on the financial 
position or results of operations of the Company.

OPINION OF MANAGEMENT:

Financial information furnished herein, which is 
unaudited, reflects in the opinion of management all 
adjustments (all of which are of a recurring nature) 
that are necessary to present a fair statement of the 
interim periods.



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

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Financial Condition

Cash provided by operating activities was $28.1 
million in the first six months of 1994, reflecting, 
among other things, a $30.9 million distribution of 
earnings from United Defense, L.P., a $14.9 million 
increase in accounts receivable and an $11.2 million 
increase in inventories.  Included in receivables is 
$62.4 million for amounts expended, or income not 
received, related to the Federal Excise Tax (FET) and 
related claims for the completed five-ton truck 
contract.  Final resolution of the FET and related 
claims in favor of the Company would not result in 
the recording of additional income other than any 
interest received, but would have a positive cash 
flow effect.  To the extent that any portion of the 
FET and related claims is not recovered, additional 
losses on the contract will have to be recognized, 
but there would be little impact on cash outflows.

Cash flow for investing activities included capital 
expenditures of $35.6 million and $7.6 million of 
proceeds from the sale of the remaining shares of an 
equity investment.  Investment activity also included 
the cash contribution of $5.2 million for a portion 
of the initial capitalization of United Defense, L.P. 
and a $1.7 million minority-interest purchase in a 
metal reclamation and mill services business.  Cash 
flow for financing activities included a net increase 
in long-term debt of $30.3 million, a $17.2 million 
reduction of short-term debt, and $17.5 million of 
cash dividends paid on common stock.  Cash and cash 
equivalents decreased $.6 million to $58.1 million at 
June 30, 1994.

In conjunction with the formation of United Defense, 
L.P., in which Harsco holds a 40% equity interest, 
the Company recognized a non-cash contribution of 
$24.4 million of net assets related to the BMY-Combat 
Systems Division of Harsco Corporation.  As mentioned 
above, the Company also contributed cash of $5.2 
million to United Defense, L.P.  During the first six 
months for the partnership, the Company received a 
$30.9 million distribution of earnings from United 
Defense, L.P.  The agreement stipulates, among other 
things, that cash distributions of earnings will be 
made at certain minimum amounts of income in the 
quarter subsequent to the quarter in which income is 
earned.  However, a special distribution, as allowed 
by the agreement, was received during the second 
quarter, due to the strong cash position of the 
Limited Partnership.

Other matters, which could significantly affect cash 
flows in the future are discussed in the 1993 Annual 
Report to Shareholders under Note 10, "Commitments 
and Contingencies" and in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 
10Q.  During the first quarter, the Company 
negotiated a settlement with the U. S. Government of 
a small portion of the outstanding issues concerning 
the M9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) contract 
referred to in Note 10.  Under this settlement, the 
Government paid the Company $3.8 million.  The 
Company's claim in excess of $60 million against the 
Government on this contract for untimely exercise of 
contract options has not yet been resolved.

Harsco continues to maintain a good financial 
position, with net working capital of $268.8 million, 
up from the $182.8 million at December 31, 1993, 
principally due to the conversion of $30.2 million of 
short-term debt to long-term debt and the 
contribution of certain current assets and 
liabilities to the formation of United Defense, L.P.  
Current assets amounted to $537.6 million, and 
current liabilities were $268.8 million, resulting in 
a current ratio of 2.0 to 1, higher than the 1.4 to 1 
at year-end 1993.  With total debt at $457.0 million 
and equity at $549.2 million at June 30, 1994, the 
total debt as a percent of capital was 45.4%, which 
is slightly higher than the 45.0% at December 31, 
1993.

The stock price range during the first six months was 
$46 3/8 - 39 3/4.  Harsco's book value per share at 
June 30, 1994 was $21.85, compared with $20.95 at 
year-end 1993.  The Company's annualized return on 
equity for the first six months of 1994 was 13.2%, 
compared with 17.3% for the year 1993.  The return on 
assets was 11.8%, compared with the 13.4% for the 
year 1993.

The Company has available through a syndicate of 
banks a $150 million, 364-day revolving line-of-
credit and a $150 million, multi-currency, five-year 
term line of credit.  During the second quarter, the 
Company successfully negotiated with the banks to re-
syndicate and amend this facility, to extend 
maturity, update pricing for favorable bank market 
dynamics, make certain technical adjustments to the 
documents and allow more flexibility to borrow in 
additional European currencies.  As of June 30, 1994, 
$106.9 million was outstanding under this syndicated 
credit facility.  Harsco's outstanding notes are 
rated A by Standard & Poor's and Baa1 by Moody's.

As indicated by the above, the Company's financial 
position and debt capacity should enable it to meet 
its current and future requirements.  As additional 
resources are needed, Harsco should be able to obtain 
funds at competitive costs.



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Second Quarter of 1994 Compared
with Second Quarter of 1993

Second quarter revenues of $359.1 million were 
slightly higher than last year's comparable period.  
Higher sales were reported in each of our three 
operating groups, however, the Company's total sales 
of $338.1 million were 5% lower than the same period 
last year, due to the substantial absence of military 
vehicle sales in 1994, which was partially offset by 
sales from MultiServ International, N.V., acquired in 
August 1993 and, to a lesser extent, by sales from 
the new product line of school buses brought to 
market during the third quarter of 1993.  Higher 
sales were reported for most product classes, 
particularly for scaffolding, shoring and forming 
equipment, process equipment and railway maintenance 
equipment.  Five-ton truck sales during the second 
quarter of 1993 were $43.9 million, before production 
was suspended in June that year.  During the second 
quarter of 1994, production was restarted and 
operated briefly, completing $3.1 million of sales 
orders for customers.  Also included under revenues 
is Harsco's $20.2 million share of the income from 
its investment in United Defense, L.P., a joint 
venture formed effective January 1, 1994, in which 
the Company has a 40% interest.

Cost of sales decreased, principally due to lower 
volume.  Selling expense increased, due to higher 
sales commissions, and administrative expense 
increased as a result of the inclusion of acquired 
companies and, to a lesser extent, $2.5 million pre-
tax charge for termination costs.

Income before taxes and minority interest was down 
11.8% from the comparable period last year, due 
primarily to significantly higher interest expense 
from debt incurred principally in conjunction with 
the acquisition and operations of MultiServ.  On a 
comparative basis, income before interest increased, 
as higher earnings in the second quarter of 1994 were 
recorded for scaffolding, shoring and forming 
equipment, metal reclamation with the inclusion of 
the MultiServ acquisition, and pipe fittings.  School 
buses operated unprofitably due to the low volume of 
initial production currently experienced by this 
product line.  Additionally, a $2.0 million provision 
for legal matters was recorded.

Net income of $17.5 million was down 21% from the 
comparable period in 1993.  The effective income tax 
rate before minority interest for the second quarter 
of 1994 was 43.7%, versus 38.9% in 1993.  The higher 
income tax rate was due to losses sustained in 
certain foreign operations, in large part from new 
project start-up costs, for which there is no tax 
benefit and the nondeductibility of certain 
acquisition costs.

Sales of the Metal Reclamation and Mill Services 
Group, at $129.5 million, were significantly above 
1993's second quarter, due to the acquisition of 
MultiServ International, N.V.  Sales for the 
Infrastructure, Construction and Transportation 
Group, at $103.5 million, were substantially ahead of 
last year's similar period, reflecting greater demand 
for all product classes with the exception of 
grating, which was even with last year and is yet to 
see the anticipated improvement in market conditions.  
Sales for the Process Industry Products Group, at 
$105.0 million, were well ahead of the prior year's 
second quarter, as each Division posted higher 
volume.

Operating profit for the Metal Reclamation and Mill 
Services Group was $9.2 million, reflecting the 
acquisition of MultiServ International, N.V.  
Performance was adversely affected by the ongoing 
rationalization of the steel industry, as well as by 
weak economic conditions in certain countries in 
Europe, currency devaluations and hyper-inflation in 
Brazil, start-up costs for new contracts, and 
termination costs.  The Infrastructure, Construction 
and Transportation Group posted an operating profit 
of $3.9 million, well below 1993's second quarter.  
The significant improvement of the scaffolding, 
shoring and forming equipment product line was 
diminished by a charge for legal matters and a $3.6 
million operating loss for school buses.  Operating 
profit for the Process Industry Products Group, at 
$8.9 million, exceeded the prior year's and reflected 
improved performance for all product classes.



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

First Six Months of 1994 Compared
with First Six Months of 1993

Revenues for the first six months were $702.8 
million, slightly below last year's comparable 
period.  While the decrease was primarily due to the 
substantial absence from sales of military vehicles 
in 1994, sales for all three operating groups were 
substantially ahead of the prior year's first six 
months.

Sales increased in 1994 for each of our three 
operating groups due to acquisitions in 1993, 
principally MultiServ International, N.V., in August 
1993, and higher sales from railway maintenance 
equipment, scaffolding, shoring and forming 
equipment, process equipment, gas control and 
containment equipment, metal reclamation and mill 
services and pipe fittings.  Revenues in 1994 include 
Harsco's $34.6 million share of the income from its 
equity investment in United Defense, L.P., as well as 
$3.8 million of revenues resulting from the 
negotiated settlement with the U.S. Government.

Cost of sales decreased, principally due to lower 
volume.  Selling and administrative expenses 
increased, principally as a result of the inclusion 
of acquired companies.  Also contributing to the 
increase was a $2.5 million pre-tax charge, for 
termination costs, and higher sales commissions.  On 
a comparative basis, administrative expenses in 1993 
were reduced by the collection of $2.8 million of 
previously reserved bad debts related to divested 
operations.

Income before taxes and minority interest was down 
14% from the comparable period last year, despite 
overall increased operating profits in 1994 for the 
three operating groups.  The decrease reflects 
significantly higher interest expense, due to the 
debt incurred principally in conjunction with the 
acquisition and operations of MultiServ 
International, N.V.  Additionally, operating losses 
of $6.7 million were recorded in 1994 for school 
buses during the low volume of initial production 
associated with this new business, as compared to 
income recorded for military trucks in last year's 
first six months, for which production was suspended 
in June 1993.  Also contributing to the decrease in 
profits was the lower gain from the sale of the 
remaining shares of an equity investment, termination 
costs, provision for legal matters, and the adverse 
impact of foreign currency devaluations and hyper-
inflation in Brazil.  On a comparative basis, 
scaffolding, shoring and forming equipment recorded 
income in 1994 as compared with an operating loss in 
1993.  Additionally, higher earnings in the first six 
months of 1994 were recorded for railway maintenance 
equipment, gas control and containment equipment, 
pipe fittings and process equipment.  Favorably 
impacting the 1994 six months results was $3.8 
million of income, resulting from the negotiated 
settlement for revenues due from the U.S. Government 
for contract specification changes made during 
production of military tracked vehicles.  Income from 
equity in United Defense, L. P. approximated 
operating profits in 1993 from military tracked 
vehicles.

Net income of $36.2 million was down 32% from the 
comparable period in 1993, the highest six months 
ever.  First-half results for 1994 were materially 
affected by an after-tax gain of $3.5 million ($.14 
per share) on the sale of the remaining shares of an 
equity investment, which the Company purchased 
several years ago.  The first-half results for 1993, 
the highest six-month period ever, were materially 
assisted by the favorable effect of an accounting 
change of $6.8 million ($.27 per share), as well as 
by an after-tax gain of $5.4 million ($.21 per share) 
on the partial sale of an equity investment.  The 
effective income tax rate before minority interest 
for 1994 was 43.7%, versus 40.1% in 1993.  The higher 
income tax rate was due to losses sustained in 
certain foreign operations, in large part from new 
project start-up costs, for which there is no tax 
benefit and the nondeductibility of certain 
acquisition costs.

Sales of the Metal Reclamation and Mill Services 
Group, at $247.5 million, were significantly greater 
than 1993's first six months, due to the acquisition 
of MultiServ International, N.V.  Sales for the 
Infrastructure, Construction and Transportation 
Group, at $194.9 million, were substantially ahead of 
last year's similar period, reflecting greater demand 
for all product classes.  Sales for the Process 
Industry Products Group, at $214.3 million, were well 
ahead of the prior year's six months, as each 
Division posted higher volume.

Operating profit for the Metal Reclamation and Mill 
Services Group was a disappointing $14.3 million, up 
only 20% from 1993's first six months in spite of the 
acquisition of MultiServ International, N.V.  
Performance was adversely affected by the ongoing 
rationalization of the steel industry as well as weak 
economic conditions in certain countries in Europe, 
the adverse impact of foreign currency devaluations 
and hyper-inflation in Brazil, and the ongoing 
expensing of start-up costs for new contracts.  Also 
unfavorably impacting results for 1994 was a pre-tax 
$2.5 million charge for termination costs.  The 
Infrastructure, Construction and Transportation Group 
posted an operating profit of $6.5 million which was 
below 1993's first six months, despite most product 
classes posting significantly improved results, with 
the exception of the new product line of school 
buses, where the Company experienced an operating 
loss ($6.7 million), and grating. Operating profit 
for the Process Industry Products Group, at $20.0 
million, was up 36% over the prior year's first six 
months and reflected improved performance for all 
product classes.



HARSCO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Information on legal proceedings is included above 
under Part I, Item 1., the section labeled 
"Commitments and Contingencies."



ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

a.)  On April 29, 1994, Harsco Corporation announced 
that Taylor-Wharton  Gas Equipment Division's 
Headquarter's will be relocated to Camp Hill, 
Pennsylvania from Plant City,  Florida.

b.)  On June 22, 1994, Harsco Corporation announced 
that the Company completed an amendment and 
resyndication of the $300 million credit facility 
which was originally entered into October 1993, 
relating to the acquisition of MultiServ 
International, N.V.  

This amended agreement will reduce costs through 
lower interest expense and fees, will provide 
financial flexibility and eliminate certain financial 
covenants, and will serve as a backup for the 
potential issuance of commercial paper.  The 
structure of the revolving credit agreement includes 
a $150 million, 364-day committed facility in US 
dollars only and a $150 million, five-year committed 
facility in US dollars and Eurocurrencies.

c.)  On June 28, 1994, Harsco Corporation announced 
that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash 
dividend of 35 cents per share, payable August 15, 
1994, to shareholders of record on July 15, 1994.

d.)  On July 7, 1994, Harsco Corporation announced a 
management reorganization of its Heckett MultiServ 
Division as a part of the Company's ongoing program 
to integrate with its Heckett Division the MultiServ 
International N.V. metal reclamation and mill service 
operations acquired last year.  Under the new 
structure, the Heckett MultiServ Division will be 
organized into two geographic regions, each managed 
by a  regional President reporting to Harsco Senior 
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, William 
D. Etzweiler.  Geoffrey D. H. Butler, previously the 
Managing Director of London based Heckett MultiServ-
East will serve as President of Heckett MultiServ 
Division East, adding Europe to his existing areas of 
responsibility which include Africa, Asia and 
Australia.  Senior Vice President of North America of 
the Heckett MultiServ Division, Richard E. Chapla, is 
assuming responsibility for North and South American 
operations as President of the Butler Pennsylvania 
based Heckett MultiServ Division-West.  Adrian H. H. 
Bowden who led the Heckett MultiServ Division as 
President and Chief Operating Officer has departed 
the Company by mutual agreement to assist the 
reorganization effort.  

In view of the new responsibilities being assumed by 
Mr. Etzweiler for the Heckett MultiServ Division, 
four Harsco divisions are being reassigned from him 
to Barrett W. Taussig, who is also a Senior Vice 
President and Chief Operating Officer.  Under this 
realignment, Mr. Etzweiler will retain responsibility 
for the Company's Process Industry Products group 
which includes the Capitol Manufacturing, Patterson-
Kelley, Sherwood and Taylor-Wharton Gas Equipment 
Divisions.  Mr. Taussig, who is responsible for the 
Corporation's 40% limited partnership interest in 
United Defense, L.P. and the BMY-Wheeled Vehicles 
Division will retain those assignments and in 
addition oversee the other divisions in the 
Infrastructure Construction and Transportation Group 
consisting of Fairmont Tamper, IKG Industries, Patent 
Construction Systems and Reed Minerals.



ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are attached:

a.)  Exhibit No. 11.  Computation of Fully Diluted 
Net Income Per Common Share.

b.)  Exhibit No. 12.  Computation of Ratios of 
Earnings to Fixed Charges.

c.)  There have been no reports filed on Form 8-K 
during the second quarter ending June 30, 1994.



SIGNATURES

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

                           HARSCO CORPORATION
                           (Registrant)


DATE August 11, 199  /S/Leonard A. Campanaro 
                        Leonard A. Campanaro
                        Senior Vice President and
                        Chief Financial Officer


DATE August 11, 199  /S/Salvatore D. Fazzolari 
                        Salvatore D. Fazzolari
                        Vice President and Controller



Part I
Exhibit 11

HARSCO CORPORATION
COMPUTATION OF FULLY DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON 
SHARE
(dollars in thousands except per share)
                                                          


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                3 MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30    6 MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30  
                                1994         1993         1994         1993
<S>                             <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>  

Income before cumulative
  effect of accounting change   $    17,547  $    22,281  $    36,175  $    46,438

Cumulative effect of a change
  in accounting for income taxes          -            -            -        6,802
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________

Net income                      $    17,547  $    22,281  $    36,175  $    53,240
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________

Average shares of common stock
  outstanding used to compute
  primary earnings per common
  share                          25,118,244   25,056,040   25,065,274   25,189,883

Additional common shares to be
  issued assuming exercise of
  stock options, net of shares
  assumed reacquired                 82,849      123,801      100,304      139,629
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________

Shares used to compute dilutive
  effect of stock options        25,201,093   25,179,841   25,165,578   25,329,512
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________

Fully diluted income per
  share before cumulative
  effect of accounting change   $      0.70  $      0.88  $      1.44  $      1.83

Fully diluted income per
  share of cumulative effect
  of change in accounting for
  income taxes                            -            -            -         0.27
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________

Fully diluted net income per
  common share                  $      0.70  $      0.88  $      1.44  $      2.10
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________

Income per share before
  cumulative effect of
  accounting change             $      0.70  $      0.88  $      1.44  $      1.84

Income per share of cumulative
  effect of change in accounting
  for income taxes                        -            -            -         0.27
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________

Net income per common share     $      0.70  $      0.89  $      1.44  $      2.11
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________
                                 __________   __________   __________   __________
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Part I
Exhibit 12

HARSCO CORPORATION
Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(In Thousands of Dollars)






<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                         YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
                            _____________________________________________________
                                                                         Six
                                                                         Months
                                                                         Ended
                            1989     1990     1991     1992     1993     6-30-94
<S>                         <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>

Consolidated Earnings:

 Pre-tax income from
  continuing operations<F1> $ 22,173 $115,587 $119,647 $140,576 $137,151 $ 65,147

 Add fixed charges computed
  below                       20,693   21,864   23,544   22,425   23,879   19,025

 Net adjustments for equity
  companies                     (483)    (532)    (439)    (454)    (363) (15,744)

 Net adjustments for
  capitalized interest          (215)    (255)    (469)    (134)    (172)    (192)
                              _______  _______  _______  _______  _______  _______

Consolidated Earnings
 Available for Fixed
 Charges                    $ 42,168 $136,664 $142,283 $162,413 $160,495 $ 68,236
                             _______  _______  _______  _______  _______  _______
                             _______  _______  _______  _______  _______  _______

Consolidated Fixed Charges:

 Interest expense per
  financial statements<F2>  $ 16,412 $ 17,506 $ 18,925 $ 18,882 $ 19,974 $ 17,135

 Interest expense
  capitalized                    287      345      574      355      332      224

 Portion of rentals (1/3
  representing an interest
  factor                       3,994    4,013    4,045    3,188    3,573    1,666

 Interest expense for
  equity companies whose
  debt is guaranteed<F3>           -        -        -        -        -        -
                             _______  _______  _______  _______  _______  _______

Consolidated Fixed Charges  $ 20,693 $ 21,864 $ 23,544 $ 22,425 $ 23,879 $ 19,025
                             _______  _______  _______  _______  _______  _______
                             _______  _______  _______  _______  _______  _______

Consolidated Ratio of
 Earnings to Fixed Charges      2.04     6.25     6.04     7.24     6.72     3.59
                             _______  _______  _______  _______  _______  _______
                             _______  _______  _______  _______  _______  _______

<FN>

<F1>  1992 excludes the cumulative effect of change in accounting method for 
postretirement benefits other than pensions.

<F2>  Includes amortization of debt discount and expense.

<F3>  No fixed charges were associated with debt of less than fifty percent owned 
companies guaranteed by Harsco during the five year period 1989 through 1993 and 
during the first six months of 1994.
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