MET PRO CORP
10-Q/A, 1996-12-13
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


                                   FORM 10-Q/A


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

                                       or

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


For the quarter ended October 31, 1996         Commission file number 001-07763


                               MET-PRO CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



              Delaware                                  23-1683282
   (State or other jurisdiction of                   (I.R.S. Employer
    incorporation or organization)                  Identification No.)

         160 Cassell Road, Box 144 
         Harleysville, Pennsylvania                        19438
  (Address of principal executive offices)               (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 723-6751



         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 and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
                                      ---  ---

         The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's common stock (par
value $0.10 per share) is 7,085,411 (as of October 31, 1996).



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                               MET-PRO CORPORATION



                                      INDEX


PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 Item 1.   Financial Statements

    Condensed consolidated balance sheet as of
             October 31, 1996 and January 31, 1996..........................  2
    Condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three-month
             and nine-month periods ended October 31, 1996 and 1995 ........  3
    Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine-month
             periods ended October 31, 1996 and 1995........................  4
    Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements....................  5
    Report on Review by Independent Accountants.............................  7

 Item 2.   Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition
                   and results of operations................................  8


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

   Item 5.    Other information............................................. 12

   Item 6(b). Reports on Form 8-K........................................... 12

SIGNATURES.................................................................. 12

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                               MET-PRO CORPORATION

                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

                                   (unaudited)

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                            October 31,                  January 31,
ASSETS                                                                         1996                          1996
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<S>                                                                     <C>                          <C>
Current assets
    Cash and cash equivalents                                           $  8,171,613                 $  7,415,375
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
       accounts of approximately $264,000 and
       $195,000, respectively                                             10,751,621                    8,941,157
    Notes receivable-ESOT                                                    400,000                      400,000
    Inventories                                                           12,271,219                   10,302,844
    Prepaid expenses, deposits and other current assets                      531,387                      559,238
    Deferred income taxes                                                    668,547                      649,947
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          Total current assets                                            32,794,387                   28,268,561

Property, plant and equipment, net                                        15,481,086                   14,433,565
Costs in excess of net assets of businesses acquired, net                  7,542,494                    3,725,118
Other assets                                                               1,582,505                    1,199,343
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          Total assets                                                   $57,400,472                  $47,626,587
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current liabilities
    Current portion of long-term debt                                   $  1,658,304                 $  1,178,177
    Accounts payable                                                       2,509,844                    2,307,034
    Accrued salaries, wages and expenses                                   8,395,954                    6,347,912
    Payroll and other taxes payable                                           20,284                        5,974
    Customers' advances                                                      758,992                      411,409
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          Total current liabilities                                       13,343,378                   10,250,506

Long-term debt                                                             4,082,215                    1,692,962
Other non-current liabilities                                                166,378                      101,345
Deferred income taxes                                                        630,904                      569,196
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          Total liabilities                                               18,222,875                   12,614,009
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Stockholders' equity
    Common stock, $.10 par value; 10,000,000 shares 
       authorized, 7,138,625 and 4,759,221 shares issued, 
       respectively, of which 53,214 and 121,531 shares,
       respectively, were reacquired and held in treasury                    713,863                      475,922
    Additional paid-in capital                                             7,997,452                    7,442,810
    Retained earnings                                                     30,817,079                   28,142,539
    Cumulative translation adjustment                                        172,754                      209,333
    Treasury stock, at cost                                            (     523,551)                (  1,258,026)
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          Net stockholders' equity                                        39,177,597                   35,012,578
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          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                     $57,400,472                  $47,626,587
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</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



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                               MET-PRO CORPORATION

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

                                   (unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>




                                                              Nine Months Ended                     Three Months Ended
                                                                  October 31,                           October 31,
                                                           1996               1995               1996               1995
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<S>                                                    <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Net sales                                              $44,747,320        $40,836,917        $16,255,744        $14,089,960

Cost of goods sold                                      29,340,193         26,918,546         10,824,634          9,263,674
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Gross profit                                            15,407,127         13,918,371          5,431,110          4,826,286
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Operating expenses
    Selling                                              3,751,998          3,500,128          1,245,748          1,196,512

    General and administrative                           5,025,147          4,879,692          2,073,969          1,627,318
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                                                         8,777,145          8,379,820          3,319,717          2,823,830
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Income from operations                                   6,629,982          5,538,551          2,111,393          2,002,456

Other income, net                                          718,545            390,918            479,352            129,201
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Income before taxes on income                            7,348,527          5,929,469          2,590,745          2,131,657

Provision for taxes on income                            2,902,667          2,401,438          1,023,343            863,326
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Net income                                             $ 4,445,860        $ 3,528,031        $ 1,567,402        $ 1,268,331
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Earnings per share, primary and fully diluted (1)      $       .63        $       .50        $       .22        $       .18

Cash dividend per share - declared (2)                 $       .33        $       .30        $        --        $        --

Cash dividend per share - paid (2)                     $       .33        $       .30        $        --        $        --
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</TABLE>

(1) Based on weighted average number of common stock and common stock
    equivalents outstanding during each nine-month period (adjusted for the
    3-for-2 stock splits completed on July 8, 1996 and May 12, 1995). The
    weighted average number of common shares outstanding was 7,068,753 and
    7,058,370 in the nine-month periods ended October 31, 1996 and 1995,
    respectively, and 7,133,756 and 7,029,166 in the three-month periods ended
    October 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. On June 5, 1996 the Company
    declared a 3-for-2 stock split payable July 8, 1996 to stockholders of
    record on June 17, 1996.

(2) The Company also declared a 3-for-2 stock split and a cash dividend of $.30
    per share, both of which were paid on May 12, 1995 to stockholders of record
    on April 7, 1995. The cash dividend was paid on all outstanding shares,
    including those issued as a result of the stock split. The Company also
    declared a cash dividend of $.33 per share on February 26, 1996 payable on
    April 26, 1996 to shareholders of record on April 12, 1996.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                               MET-PRO CORPORATION

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                                   (unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                         Nine Months Ended
                                                                                             October 31,
                                                                             1996                              1995
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                                   INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

<S>                                                                     <C>                          <C>
Net cash provided by operating activities                               $ 5,259,664                  $  4,570,266
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Cash flows from investing activities
    Proceeds from sale of property and equipment                          1,147,183                            --
    Acquisitions of property and equipment                              ( 1,526,928)                 (  1,454,864)
    Payment for purchase of Strobic Air Corporation,
      net of cash acquired                                              ( 3,529,338)                           --
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      Net cash (used in) investing activities                           ( 3,909,083)                 (  1,454,864)
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Cash flows from financing activities
    Proceeds from new borrowings                                          3,500,000                            --
    Reduction of debt                                                   ( 1,447,645)                 (    883,597)
    Exercise of stock options                                               235,838                       299,990
    Payment of dividends                                                ( 1,530,693)                 (  1,411,308)
    Purchase of treasury shares                                         ( 1,346,747)                 (    589,748)
    Cash in lieu of fractional shares                                   (     2,685)                           --
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      Net cash (used in) financing activities                           (   591,932)                 (  2,584,663)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                                 (     2,411)                       15,866
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                   756,238                       546,605

Cash and cash equivalents at February 1                                   7,415,375                     6,648,380
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Cash and cash equivalents at October 31                                 $ 8,171,613                   $ 7,194,985
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                       SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                     <C>                          <C>
Cash paid during the period for:

   Interest                                                             $   128,503                  $   203,893
   Income taxes                                                         $ 2,719,529                  $ 2,235,889
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</TABLE>




See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                               MET-PRO CORPORATION

              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1 - PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The condensed consolidated financial statements include Met-Pro Corporation and
its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Strobic Air Corporation, Mefiag B.V. and Mefiag
of Puerto Rico, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have
been eliminated in consolidation.


NOTE 2 - ACQUISITION OF BUSINESS

On September 12, 1996, the Company, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger,
acquired the common stock of Strobic Air Corporation, for 195,920 shares of
common stock and $3,529,338 in cash. The acquisition was accounted for as a
purchase. The Agreement and Plan of Merger provides that, notwithstanding the
actual September 12, 1996 closing date, the closing was deemed to be effective
as of July 31, 1996. The condensed consolidated statement of operations for the
three-month and nine-month periods ended October 31, 1996, therefore, includes
the operations of Strobic Air Corporation for the period since July 31, 1996.

On a pro-forma basis, results of operations for the nine-month periods ended
October 31, 1996 and 1995 would have been as follows, if the acquisition had
been made as of February 1, 1995:



                                                     Nine Months Ended
                                                        October 31,
                                                  1996               1995
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Net sales                                     $47,954,457        $44,694,019
Income before taxes on income                   7,599,951          6,176,118
Net income                                      4,564,341          3,655,181

Earnings per share                            $       .65        $       .52





NOTE 3 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the
financial position as of October 31, 1996 and the results of operations for the
three-month and nine-month periods ended October 31, 1996 and 1995 and the
statement of cash flows for the nine-month periods then ended. The results of
operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended October 31, 1996 are
not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Margolis & Company P.C., the Company's auditors, has performed a limited review
of the financial information included herein. Their report on such review
accompanies this filing.



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                               MET-PRO CORPORATION

              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




NOTE 4 - INVENTORIES

Inventories were comprised of the following:


                                         October 31,             January 31,
                                            1996                    1996
                                         -----------             -----------
    Raw material                         $ 5,094,205             $ 4,277,065
    Work in progress                       2,445,974               2,053,626
    Finished goods                         4,731,040               3,972,153
                                         -----------             -----------

                                         $12,271,219             $10,302,844
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NOTE 5 - LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt incurred in September, 1996 in conjunction with the acquisition
of Strobic Air Corporation was as follows:



                                                                  October 31,
                                                                     1996
                                                                  ----------
Note payable, bank, payable in equal quarterly installments
    of $87,500 plus interest at a fixed rate of 7.51%.            $1,750,000

Note payable, bank, payable in equal quarterly installments
    of $87,500 plus interest, charged at a rate which
    approximates the bank's money market loan rate, LIBOR 
    rate, or the bank's certificate of deposit rate. 
    The Company selects the applicable rate at predetermined 
    intervals. The effective interest rate was 6.625% at
    October 31, 1996.                                             $1,750,000
                                                                  ----------
                                                                  $3,500,000
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                        REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


To the Board of Directors
Met-Pro Corporation and its Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries
Harleysville, Pennsylvania

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of
Met-Pro Corporation and its Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries as of October 31, 1996 and
the related condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three-month
and nine-month periods ended October 31, 1996 and 1995 and cash flows for the
nine-month periods ended October 31, 1996 and 1995. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim
financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to
financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and
accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is
the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a
whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should
be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for them
to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the balance sheet as of January 31, 1996 and the related statements
of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not
presented herein); and in our report dated February 19, 1996, we expressed an
unqualified opinion on those financial statements. In our opinion, the
information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet
as of January 31, 1996 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation
to the balance sheet from which it has been derived.


                                                 Certified Public Accountants


Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
November 25, 1996


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                               MET-PRO CORPORATION



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


Results of Operations:

    Nine-Months Ended October 31, 1996 vs Nine-Months Ended October 31, 1995.

Net sales for the nine-month period ended October 31, 1996 were $44,747,320
compared to $40,836,917 for the nine-month period ended October 31, 1995, an
increase of $3,910,403 or 9.6%. This increase was due to higher sales in both
the Fluid Handling and the Pollution Control Systems and Allied Equipment
segments of the business and the impact of the Strobic Air Corporation
acquisition which was effective August 1, 1996. The backlog at October 31, 1996
was 46.5% higher compared to the backlog at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Bookings of new orders were 10.4% higher for the nine-month period ended October
31, 1996 than for the nine-month period ended October 31, 1995. The length of
time required to design, engineer, manufacture and ship product, especially in
the Pollution Control Systems and Allied Equipment segment of our business,
combined with contract requirements, will cause shipments to vary from quarter
to quarter.

Net income for the nine-month period ended October 31, 1996 was $4,445,860
compared to $3,528,031 for the nine-month period ended October 31, 1995, an
increase of $917,829 or 26.0%. The increase in net income is related to
increased sales of $3,910,403 for the nine-month period ended October 31, 1996,
the improvement in gross margin to 34.4% and the impact of the Strobic Air
Corporation acquisition which was effective August 1, 1996.

The gross margin for the nine-month period ended October 31, 1996 was 34.4%
compared to 34.1% for the same period last year. The improvement in the gross
margin can be attributed to better capacity utilization, product mix and
production efficiencies in both business segments.

Selling expense increased $251,870 during the nine-month period ended October
31, 1996 compared to the same period last year. This is due to increased
staffing levels required to position our diversified businesses for future
growth, plus the impact of the Strobic Air Corporation acquisition. Selling
expense as a percentage of sales was 8.4% for the nine-month period ended
October 31, 1996, compared to 8.6% for the nine-month period ended October 31,
1995.

General and administrative expense was $5,025,147 for the nine-month period
ended October 31, 1996 compared to $4,879,692 for the same period last year, an
increase of $145,455. The increase is primarily related to the impact of the
acquisition of Strobic Air Corporation, offset by insurance rebates and improved
cost controls. General and administrative expense as a percentage of sales
declined to 11.2% for the nine-month period ended October 31, 1996 from 11.9%
for the same period last year.

Other income, net, increased $327,627 for the nine-month period ended October
31, 1996 compared to the nine-month period ended October 31, 1995. The increase
results principally from the net gain on sale of idle properties.

The effective tax rate for the nine-month period ended October 31, 1996 was
39.5% compared to 40.5% for the nine-month period ended October 31, 1995. The
change in the effective tax rate had virtually no effect on earnings per share.

    Three-Months Ended October 31, 1996 vs Three-Months Ended October 31, 1995.

Net sales for the three-month period ended October 31, 1996 were $16,255,744
compared to $14,089,960 for the three-month period ended October 31, 1995, an
increase of $2,165,784 or 15.4%. This increase was attributable to higher sales
in both business segments, combined with the acquisition of Strobic Air
Corporation which was effective as of August 1, 1996. The backlog at October 31,
1996 was 50.1% higher compared to the backlog at October 31, 1995. The backlog
at October 31, 1996, excluding the impact of the Strobic Air Corporation
acquisition, increased 32.5% over the prior period.


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                               MET-PRO CORPORATION

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


Net income for the three-month period ended October 31, 1996 was $1,567,402
compared to $1,268,331 for the three-month period ended October 31, 1995, an
increase of $299,071 or 23.6%. The increase is related to higher sales of
$2,165,784, the impact of the Strobic Air Corporation acquisition and the net
gain on the sale of an idle property located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The gross margin for the three-month period ended October 31, 1996 was 33.4%
compared 34.3% for the same period last year. The decrease in the gross margin
can be attributed to costs recognized in conjunction with the closure and
relocation of the Puerto Rico operations, and product mix, primarily in the
Pollution Control Systems and Allied Equipment segment of the business.

Selling expenses increased $49,236 during the three-month period ended October
31, 1996 compared to the same period last year. As a percentage of net sales,
selling expense decreased to 7.7% for the three-month period ended October 31,
1996 from 8.5% for the three-month period ended October 31, 1995.

General and administrative expense was $2,073,969 during the three-month period
ended October 31, 1996 compared to $1,627,318 during the three-month period
October 31, 1995, an increase of $446,651. A sign-on bonus of $350,000 was paid
to a management representative under a three-year employment contract, as part
of the Strobic Air Corporation acquisition. Excluding this transaction, general
and administrative expense for the three-month period ended October 31, 1996
declined to 10.6% of net sales compared to 11.5% for the same period last year.

Other income, net, was $479,352 for the three-month period ended October 31,
1996 compared to $129,201 for the three-month period ended October 31, 1995, an
increase of $350,151. The increase results principally from the net gain on the
sale of an idle property.

The effective tax rate for the three-month period ended October 31, 1996 was
39.5% compared to 40.5% for the same period last year. The differential in the
effective tax rate had virtually no effect on earnings per share.


Other Matters:

On November 19, 1996, the Company announced the initiation of a 100,000 share
stock repurchase program. The stock repurchase program of 75,000 shares
announced on April 11, 1996 has been completed. The stock repurchase programs
were initiated, because in management's view, the current stock price does not
reflect the true stock value. Purchases will be made from time to time in open
market transactions at the prevailing prices and in accordance with applicable
rules. The Company may discontinue this program at any time.

On October 4, 1996, the Company closed Mefiag of Puerto Rico, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary, and relocated the manufacturing operations to the United
States. The closure will reduce operating costs, reduce inventory and generate a
more efficient and effective utilization of overall capacity. Mefiag of Puerto
Rico, Inc. will be liquidated on January 31, 1997.

In May 1996, the Company sold an idle manufacturing facility in Forest City,
North Carolina for $134,430 which was acquired with the acquisition of Duall
Industries, Inc. on October 1, 1988. The Company also sold an idle piece of land
in October 1996, in Indianapolis, Indiana, for $1,000,000. This property was
originally acquired with the acquisition of Dean Pumps, Inc. on July 19, 1984.


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                               MET-PRO CORPORATION

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

Liquidity:

The Company's cash and cash equivalents was $8,171,613 on October 31, 1996
compared to $7,415,375 on January 31, 1996, an increase of $756,238. This
increase is the net result of positive cash flow provided by operating
activities of $5,259,664, proceeds received from the exercise of stock options
of $235,838, proceeds received from the sale of property and equipment of
$1,147,183, and proceeds received from new borrowings of $3,500,000, offset by
payment for the purchase of Strobic Air Corporation amounting to $3,529,338,
payment of the annual cash dividend amounting to $1,530,693, payments on
long-term debt totalling $1,447,645, purchase of treasury stock amounting to
$1,346,747 and investment in property and equipment amounting to $1,526,928. The
Company's cash flows from operating activities are influenced by the timing of
shipments and negotiated standard payment terms, including retention associated
with major projects.

Accounts receivable (net) amounted to $10,751,621 on October 31, 1996 compared
to $8,941,157 on January 31, 1996, which represents an increase of $1,810,464.
The acquisition of Strobic Air Corporation accounted for approximately
$1,095,000 of the increase, combined with the timing and size of shipments and
retainage on contracts, especially in the Pollution Control Systems and Allied
Equipment segment.

Inventories were $12,271,219 on October 31, 1996 compared to $10,302,844 on
January 31, 1996, an increase of $1,968,375. The acquisition of Strobic Air
Corporation accounted for approximately $864,000 of the increase. Inventory
balances fluctuate depending upon market demand, the size and timing of orders
and long lead times required.

Current liabilities amounted to $13,343,378 on October 31, 1996 compared to
$10,250,506 on January 31, 1996, an increase of $3,092,872. Accounts payable,
customer progress payments and accrued expenses accounted for $2,612,745 of the
increase, combined with an increase in the current portion of long-term debt
amounting to $480,127. The acquisition of Strobic Air Corporation accounted for
approximately $837,000 of the increase in current liabilities.

The Company has consistently maintained a high current ratio and has not
utilized either the domestic line of credit or the foreign line of credit
totalling $5.0 million, which are available for working capital purposes. Funds,
in general, have exceeded the current needs of the Company. The Company
presently foresees no change in this situation.

Capital Resources and Requirements:

Cash flows provided by operating activities during the nine-month period ended
October 31, 1996 amounted to $5,259,664 compared with $4,570,266 in the
nine-month period ended October 31, 1995, an increase of $689,398. This increase
is attributable to higher sales activity in both business segments, the timing
of the payment of current obligations, advances from customers on projects in
progress, and the acquisition of Strobic Air Corporation, offset by increased
balances in accounts receivable and inventories.

Cash flows used in investing activities during the nine-month period ended
October 31, 1996 amounted to $3,909,083 compared with $1,454,864 for the
nine-month period ended October 31, 1995. This increase is due primarily to the
acquisition of Strobic Air Corporation which was purchased using $3,529,338 of
cash and the acquisition of property, plant and equipment amounting to
$1,526,928, offset by proceeds from the sale of property and equipment amounting
to $1,147,183.


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                               MET-PRO CORPORATION

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


Financing activities during the nine-month period ended October 31, 1996
utilized $591,932 of available resources compared to $2,584,663 of cash used for
the nine-month period ended October 31, 1995. This utilization of cash is the
result of the payment of the annual cash dividend amounting to $1,530,693,
reduction of long-term debt totalling $1,447,645, the purchase of treasury stock
totalling $1,346,747 and cash in lieu of fractional shares amounting to $2,685
for a 3-for-2 stock split dated July 8, 1996, offset by proceeds received from
new borrowings amounting to $3,500,000 and $235,838 provided by the exercise of
stock options.

On February 26, 1996, the Board of Directors declared a $.33 per share annual
cash dividend payable on April 26, 1996 to stockholders of record on April 12,
1996. The dividend paid on the Common Stock represented 31.3% of the prior
fiscal year earnings. The Board of Directors also declared a 3-for-2 stock split
on June 5, 1996 which was payable July 8, 1996 to stockholders of record on June
17, 1996.

In September 1996, the Company acquired the stock of Strobic Air Corporation for
$3,529,338 and 195,920 shares of common stock. A portion of this acquisition was
financed through $3,500,000 of bank loans. The balance was paid with internal
funds. The bank loans are comprised of two notes, of $1,750,000 each, one with a
floating interest rate and one with a fixed interest rate, both of which are
payable in equal quarterly installments totalling $175,000 commencing December
31,1996.

Consistent with past practices, the Company will continue to invest in new
product development programs, and to make capital expenditures to support the
on-going operations during the coming year. The Company expects to finance all
capital expenditure requirements through cash flows generated from operations.






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                               MET-PRO CORPORATION



PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 5. Other Information
    On October 11, 1996, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3
    (File No. 333-13929) with the Securities and Exchange Commission covering an
    aggregate of 195,920 shares of Common Stock issued in connection with the
    Company's acquisition on September 12, 1996 of Strobic Air Corporation
    pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, the terms of which are set
    forth in such Registration Statement.

Item 6(b).  Reports on Form 8-K
    There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the nine-month period ended
    October 31, 1996.




                                   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.





                               Met-Pro Corporation
                               --------------------------------------------
                               (Registrant)


December 13, 1996              /S/    William L. Kacin
                               --------------------------------------------
                               William L. Kacin,
                               President,
                               Chief Executive Officer and Director


December 13, 1996              /S/    William F. Moffitt
                               --------------------------------------------
                               William F. Moffitt,
                               Vice President of Finance,
                               Secretary and Treasurer, Chief
                               Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer,
                               and Director


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