PATRICK INDUSTRIES INC
10-K, 1997-03-26
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D. C.  20549

                                    FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
[X]       ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
          EXCHANGE ACT  OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended    December 31, 1996                        or
[ ]       TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
          EXCHANGE  ACT OF 1934

                         Commission file Number   0-3922
                            PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


               Indiana                                    35-1057796      
        (State or other jurisdiction of                 (IRS Employer
       incorporation or organization)                 identification No.)


    1800 South 14th Street, P.O. Box 638, Elkhart, Indiana       46515
 (Address of principal executive offices)                      (ZIP code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (219) 294-7511

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                         COMMON STOCK, WITHOUT PAR VALUE
                         PREFERRED SHARE PURCHASE RIGHTS
                              (Title of each class)

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.  
Yes __X______ No ________

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K   [ ]


The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant on March 10, 1997 (based upon the closing price on NASDAQ and an
estimate that 78.9% of the shares are owned by non-affiliates) was $76,482,168. 

As of March 10, 1997, 5,965,266 shares of the Registrant's common stock were
outstanding. 

                      DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

              Portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement for its Annual
              Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 15, 1997 are
              incorporated by reference into Parts III of this Form 10-K.


                                     PART I

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

        The Registrant is a leading manufacturer and supplier of building
products and materials to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle
industries. In addition, the Registrant is a supplier to certain other
industrial markets, such as furniture manufacturing, marine and the automotive
aftermarket.  The Registrant manufactures decorative vinyl and paper panels,
cabinet doors, countertops, aluminum extrusions, drawer sides, wood adhesives,
and laminating machines.  The Registrant is also an independent wholesale
distributor of pre-finished wall and ceiling panels, particleboard, hardboard
siding, passage doors, roofing products, building hardware, insulation and other
related products.

        The Registrant has a nationwide network of distribution centers for its
products, thereby reducing intransit delivery time and cost to the regional
manufacturing plants of its customers.  The Registrant believes that it is one
of the few suppliers to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle
industries that has such a nationwide network.  The Registrant maintains nine
manufacturing plants and two distribution facilities near its principal offices
in Elkhart, Indiana, and operates twelve other warehouse and distribution
centers and sixteen other manufacturing plants in thirteen states.

Strategy

        Over time, the Registrant has developed very strong working
relationships with its customers.  In so doing, the Registrant has oriented its
business and expansion to the needs of these customers.  These customers include
all of the larger manufactured housing and most of the recreational vehicle
manufacturers.  The Registrant's customers generally demand high quality
standards and a high degree of flexibility from their suppliers.  The result has
been that the Registrant focuses on maintaining and improving the quality of its
manufactured products, and has developed a nationwide manufacturing and
distribution presence in response to its customers' need for flexibility.  As
the Registrant explores new markets and industries, it believes that this
nationwide network provides it with a strong foundation for expansion.

        The Registrant continually seeks to improve its position as a leading
supplier to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries and
other industries to which its products, manufacturing processes or sales and
distribution system are applicable.  Currently, approximately 69% of the
Registrant's sales are to the manufactured housing industry and the remaining
31% is split between the Recreational Vehicle and other industries.  These
industries, and the impact that they have on their suppliers, are characterized
by cyclical demand and production, small order quantities and short lead times. 
These characteristics have an impact on the suppliers, many of whom tend to be
small, regional and specific product line companies.

        Management has identified several tools which it expects to utilize to
accomplish its operating strategies, including the following:

  Diversification into Additional Industries

        While the Registrant continually seeks to improve its position as a
leading supplier to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle
industries, it is also seeking to expand its product lines into other industrial
markets.  Many of the Registrant's products such as its countertops, cabinet
doors and shelving have applications in the furniture and cabinetry markets.  In
addition, the manufacturing processes for the Registrant's aluminum extrusions
are easily applied to the production of products for the marine, automotive and
truck accessories markets and aftermarkets, and many other markets, and the
Registrant's adhesives are produced for almost all industrial applications.

        Because industrial order size tends to be for larger numbers of units,
the Registrant enjoys better production efficiencies for these orders.  The
Registrant believes that diversification into additional industries will reduce
its vulnerability to the cyclical nature of the Manufactured Housing and
Recreational Vehicle industries.  In addition, the Registrant believes that it's
nationwide manufacturing and distribution capabilities enable it to effectively
serve it's customers and position it for product expansion.

  Expansion of Manufacturing Capacity

        In the last 3 years, the Registrant has invested approximately $28.8
million to upgrade existing facilities and equipment and to build new
manufacturing facilities for its laminated paneling products, cabinet doors and
industrial adhesives.  In addition, the Registrant has invested $4.5 million to
purchase existing businesses.  The new capacity created by these investments has
enabled the Registrant to capture additional margins on its products by bringing
more efficiencies to its operations and will accommodate future growth in the
Registrant's product lines and markets.

  Strategic Acquisitions and Expansion

        The Registrant supplies a broad variety of building material products
and, with its nationwide manufacturing and distribution capabilities, is
well-positioned for the introduction of new products.  The Registrant, from time
to time, considers the acquisition of additional product lines, facilities or
other assets to complement or expand its existing business.  In 1994 the
Registrant acquired a company that manufactures laminating presses and in 1995
the Registrant completed the acquisition of a cabinet door manufacturer.  In
1996 the Registrant expanded existing product lines and capacity with the
opening of it's new manufacturing and distribution complex in Woodburn, Oregon.

Principal Products

        The Registrant distributes primarily prefinished wall and ceiling
panels, particleboard, hardboard siding, passage doors, building hardware,
insulation and other products.  Through its manufacturing divisions, the
Registrant fabricates decorative vinyl and paper panels, cabinet doors,
countertops, wood mouldings, aluminum extrusions, drawer sides, wood adhesives
and laminating presses.

        Pre-finished wall panels contributed more than 10% to total sales. The
percentage contributions of this class of product to total sales was 42.0%,
39.0%, and 41.9% for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994
respectively.  

       The Registrant has no material patents, licenses, franchises, or
concessions and does not conduct significant research and development
activities.
 
Manufacturing Processes and Operations

        The Registrant's laminating facilities utilize various materials
including gypsum, particleboard, plywood and fiberboard which are bonded by
adhesives or a heating process to a number of products including vinyl, paper,
foil and high pressure laminate.  These laminated products are utilized to
produce furniture, shelving, wall, counter and cabinet products with a wide
variety of finishes and textures.

        The Registrant's metals division utilizes sophisticated technology to
produce aluminum extrusions for framing and window applications.  In addition,
the Registrant's metals division extrudes running boards, accessories for
pick-up trucks, marine industry products and construction-related materials.

        The Registrant manufactures two distinct cabinet door product lines. 
One product line is manufactured from raw lumber utilizing solid oak and other
hardwood materials.  The Registrant's other line of doors is made of laminated
particleboard or plywood.  The Registrant's doors are sold to the manufactured
housing and recreational vehicle industries, and continue to gain acceptance
with cabinet manufacturers and "ready-to-assemble" furniture manufacturers.

       The Registrant's wood adhesive division, which supplies adhesives used in
all the Registrant's manufacturing processes and to outside industrial
customers, uses a process of mixing non-toxic non-hazardous chemicals with water
to produce adhesives sold in tubes, pails, barrels, totes and rail tank cars.

Markets

        The Registrant is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of
building products and material for use primarily by the manufactured housing and
recreational vehicle industries and other industrial markets.

  Manufactured Housing

        The manufactured housing industry has historically served as a more
affordable alternative to the home buyer.  Because of the relatively lower cost
of construction as compared to site-built homes, manufactured homes
traditionally have been one of the principal means for first-time home buyers to
overcome the obstacles of large down payments and higher monthly mortgage
payments.  Manufactured housing also presents an affordable alternative to
site-built homes for retirees and others desiring a lifestyle in which home
ownership is less burdensome than in the case with site-built homes.

        Manufactured homes are built in accordance with national and state
building codes.  Manufactured homes are factory-built and transported to a site
where they are installed, often permanently.  Some manufactured homes have
design limitations imposed by the constraints of efficient production and
over-the-road transit.  Delivery expense limits the effective competitive
shipping range of the manufactured homes to approximately 400 to 600 miles.

        The Manufactured Housing industry is cyclical, and is affected by the
availability of alternative housing such as apartments, town houses and
condominiums.  In addition, interest rates, availability of financing, regional
population, employment trends, and general regional economic conditions affect
the sale of manufactured homes.  The Manufactured Housing Institute reported
that during the four-year period ended December 31, 1991, shipments of
manufactured homes declined 26.6% to a total of approximately 171,000 units
nationally in 1991.  The reported number of units increased sharply since 1991,
with increases in each of the last five years.  Manufactured home unit shipments
in 1996 were 363,000, which is an increase of 192,000 units or 112% since 1991.

        These cycles have an historic precedent.  The Registrant believes that
the factors responsible for the national decline prior to 1992 included weakness
in the manufacturing, the agricultural and, in particular, the oil industry
sectors. These industry sectors have historically provided a significant portion
of the manufactured housing industry's customer base.  Additionally, high
vacancy rates in apartments, high levels of repossession inventories and
over-built housing markets in certain regions of the country, resulted in fewer
sales of new manufactured homes in the past.  Changes in these market
characteristics have caused the manufactured housing cycle to change positively.

  Recreational Vehicles

        The Recreational Vehicle industry has been characterized by cycles of
growth and contraction in consumer demand, reflecting prevailing general
economic conditions which affect disposable income for leisure time activities.
Fluctuations in interest rates, consumer confidence, and concerns about the
availability and price of gasoline, in the past, have had an adverse impact on
recreational vehicle sales.  Recently the industry has been characterized by
shifting demand towards lower-priced, higher-value products which appeal to
economy-minded, value-conscious buyers.

        Recreational vehicle classifications are based upon standards
established by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association.  The principal
types of recreational vehicles include conventional travel trailers, folding
camping trailers, fifth wheels, motor homes and van conversions.  These
recreational vehicles are distinct from mobile homes, which are manufactured
houses designed for permanent and semi-permanent residential dwelling.

        Conventional travel trailers and folding camping trailers are
non-motorized vehicles which are designed to be towed by passenger automobiles,
pick-up trucks or vans.  They provide comfortable, self-contained living
facilities for short periods of time.  Conventional travel trailers and folding
camping trailers are towed by means of a frame hitch attached to the towing
vehicle.  Fifth wheel trailers, designed to be towed by pick-up trucks, are
constructed with a raised forward section that is attached to the bed area of
the pick-up truck.  This allows for a bi-level floor plan and more living space
than a conventional travel trailer.

        A motor home is a self-powered vehicle built on a motor vehicle chassis.
The interior typically includes a driver's area, kitchen, bathroom, dining and
sleeping areas.  Motor homes are self-contained with their own lighting,
heating, cooking, refrigeration, sewage holding and water storage facilities. 
Although they are not designed for permanent or semi-permanent living, motor
homes do provide comfortable living facilities for short periods of time.

        Van conversions are conventional vans modified for recreational or other
use.

        Sales of recreational vehicle products have been cyclical.  Shortages of
motor vehicle fuels and significant increases in fuel prices have had a material
adverse effect on the market for recreational vehicles in the past, and could
adversely affect demand in the future.  The recreational vehicle industry is
also affected by the availability and terms of financing to dealers and retail
purchasers.  Substantial increases in interest rates and decreases in the
general availability of credit have had a negative impact upon the industry in
the past and may do so in the future.  Recession and lack of consumer confidence
generally results in a decrease in the sale of leisure time products such as
recreational vehicles.

  Other Markets

        Many of the Registrant's products, such as its countertops, laminated
panels, cabinet doors and shelving, may be utilized in the furniture and
cabinetry markets.  The Registrant's aluminum extrusion process is easily
applied to the production of running boards and other accessories for pick-up
trucks and vans, and the Registrant's adhesives are marketed in industrial
adhesive markets.

        While demand in these industries also fluctuates with general economic
cycles, the Registrant believes that these cycles are less severe than those in
the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries.  As a result, the
Registrant believes that diversification into these new markets will reduce its
reliance on the markets it has traditionally served and will mitigate the impact
of their historical cyclical patterns on its operating results.

Marketing and Distribution

        The Registrant's sales are to manufactured housing and recreational
vehicle manufacturers and other building products manufacturers.  The Registrant
has approximately 3,000 customers.  The Registrant has two customers, Fleetwood
Enterprises, Inc. and Skyline Corporation, who together accounted for 21.8% of
the Registrant's total sales in 1996 and 23.5% in 1995.  Ten other customers
collectively accounted for approximately 33.0% of 1996 sales.  The Registrant
believes it has good relationships with its customers.

        Products for distribution are purchased in carload or truckload
quantities, warehoused and then sold and delivered by Registrant. Some of the
Registrant's products are shipped directly from the suppliers to the customers. 
The Registrant typically experiences a two to four week delay between issuing
its purchase orders and delivering of products to the Registrant's warehouses or
customers.  The Registrant's customers do not maintain long-term supply
contracts, and therefore the Registrant must bear the risk of accurate advance
estimation of customer orders.  The Registrant maintains a substantial inventory
to satisfy these orders.  The Registrant has no significant backlog of orders.

        The Registrant operates fourteen warehouse and distribution centers and
twenty-five manufacturing plants located in Alabama, Arizona, California,
Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, and Texas.  Through the use of these facilities, the Registrant is
able to minimize its intransit delivery time and cost to the regional
manufacturing plants of its customers.

Suppliers

        During the year ended December 31, 1996, the Registrant purchased
approximately 69% of its raw materials and distributed products from twenty
different suppliers.  The five largest suppliers accounted for approximately 41%
of the Registrant's purchases.  Materials are primarily commodity products, such
as lauan, gypsum, aluminum, particleboard and other lumber products which are
available from many suppliers.  Alternate sources of supply are available for
all of Registrant's important materials.

Competition

        The manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries are highly
competitive with low barriers to entry.  This level of competition carries
through to the suppliers to these industries.  Competition is based primarily on
price, product features, quality and service.  The Registrant has several
competitors in each of its classes of products.  Some manufacturers and
suppliers of materials purchased by the Registrant also compete with it and sell
directly to the same industries.  Most of the Registrant's competitors compete
with the Registrant on a regional basis.  In order for a competitor to compete
with the Registrant on a national basis, the Registrant believes that a
substantial capital commitment and experienced personnel would be required.  The
industrial markets in which the Registrant continues to expand are also highly
competitive.

Employees

        As of December 31, 1996, the Registrant had 1,497 employees of which
1,286 employees are engaged directly in production, warehousing, and delivery
operations, 45 in sales, and 166 in office and administrative activities.  There
are five manufacturing plants and one distribution center covered by collective
bargaining agreements.  The Registrant considers its relationships with its
employees to be good.

        The Registrant provides group life, hospitalization, and major medical
plans under which the employee pays a portion of the cost.


ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT

     As of December 31, 1996, the Registrant maintained the following warehouse,
manufacturing and distribution facilities:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Ownership or
Location                  Use                        Area Sq. Ft.         Lease Arrangement

<S>                       <C>                        <C>                  <C>
Elkhart, IN               Manufacturing(5)             40,400             Leased to 1997
Middlebury, IN            Manufacturing(5)             18,000             Owned
Elkhart, IN               Mfg&Dist(1)(3)(5)           133,600             Leased to 2005
Elkhart, IN               Manufacturing(3)             20,000             Owned
Elkhart, IN               Manufacturing (5)            42,000             Leased to 1998
Elkhart, IN               Manufacturing(2)             31,000             Leased to 1999
Elkhart, IN               Manufacturing(2)             30,000             Leased to 1997
Bristol, IN               Mfg. & Dist.(1)(5)           62,000             Owned
Decatur, AL               Distribution(2)              35,000             Owned
Decatur, AL               Mfg. & Dist.(1)(2)           52,000             Leased to 1997
Decatur, AL               Manufacturing(2)(4)          41,000             Owned
Eatonton, GA              Manufacturing(2)             48,300             Leased to 1998
Valdosta, GA              Mfg. & Dist.(1)(2)           30,800             Owned
Charlotte, NC             Distribution(1)              36,000             Leased to 1997
Charlotte, NC             Manufacturing(2)             46,800             Owned
Halstead, KS              Distribution(1)              36,000             Owned
Waco, TX                  Distribution(1)              57,000             Leased to 1999
Waco, TX                  Manufacturing(2)             57,000             Leased to 1999
Mt. Joy, PA               Distribution(1)              58,500             Owned
Ocala, FL                 Manufacturing(3)             20,600             Leased to 1999
Ocala, FL                 Manufacturing(3)             15,000             Leased to 1998
Ocala, FL                 Mfg. & Dist.(1)(2)           35,200             Owned
Fontana, CA               Mfg. & Dist.(1)(2)          110,000             Owned
Fontana, CA               Manufacturing(2)             71,755             Owned
Phoenix, AZ               Manufacturing (3)            43,600             Leased to 1997
Phoenix, AZ               Manufacturing (2)            36,000             Leased to 1997
Phoenix, AZ               Manufacturing (5)            15,700             Leased to 1999
Woodburn, OR              Manufacturing(3)             21,500             Owned
Woodburn, OR              Mfg. & Dist.(1,2,3)         153,000             Owned, Subject to Mortgage
Mishawaka, IN             Manufacturing(4)            191,000             Owned, Subject to Mortgage
Elkhart, IN               Manufacturing(4)            190,500             Owned
Boulder City, NV          Manufacturing(5)             24,700             Leased to 1999
Elkhart, IN               Admin. Offices               10,000             Owned

(1)  Distribution center
(2)  Vinyl/paper/foil laminating
(3)  Cabinet doors
(4)  Aluminum and adhesives
(5)  Other

</TABLE>

      Additionally, the Registrant operates distribution centers out of public
warehouses in Woodland, California and Boise, Idaho.  The Registrant also owns
one other facility which is not being utilized in its operations and is
presently leased out for monthly rental of $7,000.  As of December 31, 1996, the
Registrant owned or leased 33 trucks, 59 tractors, 84 trailers, 124 forklifts,
50 automobiles and a corporate aircraft.  All owned and leased facilities and
equipment are in good condition and well maintained.


ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

    The Registrant is subject to claims and suits in the ordinary course of
business.  In management's opinion, currently pending legal proceedings and
claims against the Registrant will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a
material adverse effect on the Registrant's financial condition or results of
operations.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

          No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the
fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.


                                                   PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SECURITY
         HOLDER MATTERS

      The Registrant's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ/NMS under the
symbol PATK.  The high and low trade prices of the Registrant's common stock as
reported on NASDAQ/NMS for each quarterly period during the last two years was
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                   1st Quarter           2nd Quarter              3rd Quarter              4th Quarter
<S>              <C>                    <C>                     <C>
1996             15 1/4  - 11           14 3/4  -  12 1/4       15 3/8  -  12 1/4        16 1/2  -  14

1995             13      -  8 1/4       12 1/8  -   9 1/4       14 1/4  -  10 3/4        14 1/2  - 11  

</TABLE>

      The quotations represent prices between dealers, do not include retail
mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual
transactions.

      There were approximately 830 holders of the Registrant's common stock as
of December 31, 1996 as taken from the transfer agent's shareholder listing.

      The Registrant declared a first time regular quarterly dividend of $.04
per common share starting June 30, 1995 and continued it through December 31,
1996.  Although this is a regular quarterly dividend any future determination to
pay cash dividends will be made by the Board of Directors in light of the
Registrant's earnings, financial position, capital requirements and such other
factors as the Board of Directors deems relevant.


ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

        The following selected financial data for each of the five years set
forth below has been derived from financial statements examined by McGladrey &
Pullen, LLP, independent certified public accountants, certain of which have
been included elsewhere herein.  The following data should be read in
conjunction with the Financial Statements and related Notes thereto and
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" included elsewhere herein:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                        As of or for the Year Ended December 31,
                                         1996               1995              1994               1993              1992
                                                         (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

<S>                                    <C>              <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Net Sales                              $403,511         $362,519           $330,981           $258,557           $184,250
Gross Profit                             53,362           49,690             42,328               33,593           22,130
Warehouse and delivery
 expenses                                14,645           13,244             12,070               10,188            8,449
Selling, general, and
 administrative expenses                 19,909           18,809             14,792               13,099           10,380
Interest expense, net                     1,078            1,200                940                  918            1,133
Income taxes                              6,929            6,344              5,642                3,633              825
Net income                               10,800           10,093              8,884                5,755            1,343
Earnings per common share (1)              1.81             1.70               1.46                 1.11              .31
Weighted average common
 shares outstanding(1)                    5,967            5,947              6,094                5,162            4,304
Cash Dividends, per
 common share                               .16              .12                ---                    ---            ---
Working Capital                          45,646           43,280             35,011               27,356           15,035
Total assets                            106,606           95,916             87,269               67,990           49,935
Long-term debt                           26,152           26,200             21,150               11,624           15,387
Shareholders' equity                     62,296           52,989             43,439               36,460           19,195

(1)  Adjusted to reflect the three-for-two stock split effected in the nature 
     of a stock dividend effective June 10, 1993 and the two-for-one stock split
     effective March 8, 1994.

</TABLE>

ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
            RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

        The Registrant's business has shown significant revenue growth since
1991, with net sales increasing from $143 million to $403 million in five years.

        In 1996, the Registrant again achieved record annual sales of $403.5
million.  The increase in sales resulted from the continued strength of the
economy and increased production in the manufactured housing industry.  The
revenue gains, resulting in increased gross profits, has enabled the Registrant
to achieve 1996 net income of $10.8 million.

        The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to net sales
of certain items in the Registrant's statements of operations:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Year Ended
                                               December 31,
                                     1996         1995       1994

<S>                                 <C>          <C>        <C>
Net sales                           100.0%       100.0%     100.0%
Cost of sales                        86.8         86.3       87.2
Gross profit                         13.2         13.7       12.8
Warehouse and delivery                3.6          3.7        3.6
Selling, general and administrative   4.9          5.2        4.5
Operating income                      4.7          4.8        4.7
Net income                            2.7          2.8        2.7

</TABLE>

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 Year Ended December 31, 1996 Compared to year Ended December 31, 1995

      Net Sales.  Net sales increased by $41.0 million, or 11.3%, from $362.5
million for the year ended December 31, 1995, to $403.5 million in the year
ended December 31, 1996.  This sales increase was attributable to a 6.9%
increase in 1996 units shipped by the manufactured housing industry.  This
industry represents approximately 69% of the Registrant's sales.  The
Registrant's sales to the recreational vehicle industry were higher this year
because the industry was experiencing a slight increase in units shipped of the
units that utilize the Registrant's products.  The recreational vehicle industry
sales as a percent of the Registrant's total sales were 15%, down .05% from 1995
because of increased manufactured housing industry sales.  The Registrant's
sales to furniture, marine and other industries was approximately 16% of total
sales which was also less than in 1995 due to the increased manufactured housing
sales.

      Gross Profit.  Gross profit increased by approximately $3.7 million, or
7.4%, from $49.7 million in the fiscal year 1995, to $53.4 million in 1996.  As
a percentage of sales, gross profit was lower by 0.5% due to increases in labor,
building and equipment depreciation, and workers compensation and group
insurance costs.

      Warehouse and Delivery Expenses.  Warehouse and delivery expenses
increased by approximately $1.4 million, or 10.6%, from $13.2 million in fiscal
1995, to $14.6 million in 1996.  This is 0.1% less as a percentage of net sales
than in 1995.  The increase in dollars is due to the increased sales.

      Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, General and
administrative expenses increased by $1.1 million, or 5.8%, in 1996, from $18.8
million in 1995 to $19.9 million in 1996.  As a percentage of net sales, these
expenses decreased from 5.2% in 1995 to 4.9% in 1996.

      Operating Income.  Operating income increased by approximately $1.2
million, from $17.6 million in 1995 to $18.8 million, because of the increased
sales resulting in increased gross profits and the operating expenses being
lower as percentages of sales.  As a percentage of sales, operating income
decreased from 4.8% to 4.7% in the year 1996 as compared to 1995.

      Interest Expense.  Interest expense, net of interest income, decreased by
approximately $122,000.  The Registrant's borrowing levels were slightly lower
during most of 1996 compared to 1995, and temporary investments were higher.

      Net Income.  Net income increased by approximately $707,000 from $10.1
million in 1995 to $10.8 million in 1996.  This increase is attributable to the
factors described above.


 Year Ended December 31, 1995 Compared to year Ended December 31, 1994

      Net Sales.  Net sales increased by $31.5 million, or 9.5%, from $331.0
million for the year ended December 31, 1994, to $362.5 million in the year
ended December 31, 1995.  Sales increases were primarily attributable to
increases in units shipped by the Manufactured Housing industry.  The
Manufactured Housing industry, which represents approximately 66% of
Registrant's sales, recorded an 11.7% increase in units shipped.  The
Registrant's sales to the Recreational Vehicle industry were down as a percent
of total company sales as a result of unit decreases of 8% in 1995.

      Gross Profit.  Gross profit increased by $7.4 million, or 17.5%, from
$42.3 million in the fiscal year of 1994, to $49.7 million in the fiscal year
1995.  As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased from 12.8% in fiscal
year 1994 to 13.7% in 1995.  This increase in gross profit resulted from more
stable prices of certain commodity raw products, increased efficiency of labor,
and improvement in worker's compensation insurance costs.

      Warehouse and Delivery Expenses.  Warehouse and delivery expenses
increased $1.1 million or 9.7%, from $12.1 million in fiscal 1994, to $13.2
million in fiscal 1995.  As a percentage of net sales, warehouse and delivery
expenses increased from 3.6% in fiscal 1994 to 3.7% in fiscal 1995.  This
percentage increase is primarily due to additional delivery vehicles necessary
to support the increased sales volume.

      Selling General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased by $4.0 million, or 27.0%, from $14.8 million
in fiscal 1994, to $18.8 million in fiscal 1995.  As a percentage of net sales,
selling, general and administrative expenses increased from 4.5% in fiscal 1994
to 5.2% in fiscal 1995.  This percentage increase is primarily due to an
unusually large bad debt and increased administrative wages at the manufacturing
and distribution facilities.

      Operating Income.  Operating income increased by $2.1 million, or 13.5%,
from $15.5 million in fiscal 1994, to $17.6 million in fiscal 1995.  This
increase is primarily attributable to the $7.4 million increase in gross profit
somewhat offset by the increases in selling, general and administrative
expenses.  As a percentage of sales, operating income increased from 4.7% in
fiscal 1994 to 4.8% in fiscal 1995.

      Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased by $260,000 from $940,000
in fiscal 1994, to $1.2 million in fiscal 1995.  This was due to higher interest
rates in 1995 and higher borrowing levels.

      Net Income.  Net income increased by $1.2 million from $8.9 million in
fiscal 1994, to $10.1 million in fiscal 1995.  This increase in net income is
primarily attributable to the factors discussed above.



LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

      The Registrant's primary capital requirements are to meet working capital
needs, support its capital expenditure plans and meet debt service requirements.

      The Registrant, in September, 1995, issued to an insurance company in a
private placement $18,000,000 of senior unsecured notes.  The ten year notes
bear interest at 6.82%, with semi-annual interest payments that began in 1996
and seven annual principal repayments beginning September 15, 1999.  These funds
were used to reduce existing bank debt and for working capital needs.

      The Registrant had a bank financing agreement (the Credit Agreement) with
NBD Bank, N.A.  The Credit Agreement provided for a $10 million term loan with a
maturity in February, 1999 and a credit revolver loan of up to $13 million with
maturity in February, 1997.  In September, 1995 with funds from the insurance
company private placement, the Registrant prepaid the term loan in full and paid
the revolver outstanding balance.  In October, 1995, the bank financing
agreement was amended reducing the credit revolver loan availability to
$5,000,000.  The Revolving Credit Agreement was amended on February 13, 1997 and
provides loan availability of $10,000,000 with maturity in three years. 
Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Registrant is required to maintain certain
financial ratios, all of which are currently complied with.

      The Registrant believes that cash generated from operations and
borrowings under its credit agreements will be sufficient to fund its working
capital requirements and capital expenditures as currently contemplated.


SEASONALITY

      Manufacturing operations in the manufactured housing and recreational
vehicle industries historically have been seasonal and are generally at the
highest levels when the climate is moderate.  Accordingly, the Registrant's
sales and profits were generally highest in the second and third quarters.


NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

      The Registrant is not aware of any accounting standards which have been
issued but not yet adopted by the Registrant which would have a material impact
on its financial position or results of operations. 


INFLATION

      The Registrant does not believe that inflation had a material effect on
results of operations for the periods presented.


ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

      The information required by this item is set forth in Item 14 (a) 1. on
page 18 of this report.


ITEM 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
         FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

      None

                                    PART III


ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

      The information required by this item is set forth in Registrant's Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 15, 1997,
under the caption "Election of Directors," which information is hereby
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

      The information required by this item is set forth in Registrant's Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 15, 1997,
under the caption "Compensation of Executive Officers and Directors," which
information is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

      The information required by this item is set forth in Registrant's Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 15, 1997,
under the caption "Election of Directors," which information is hereby
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

      The information required by this item is set forth in Registrant's Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 15, 1997,
under the caption "Certain Transactions," which information is hereby
incorporated herein by reference.


                                     PART IV


ITEM 14.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

                                                 Page

(a)  1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

          Independent auditor's report           F-1

          Balance sheets -
           December 31, 1996 and 1995            F-2

          Statements of income-years ended
            December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994    F-3

          Statements of shareholders' equity-
           years ended December 31,
           1996, 1995, 1994                      F-4

          Statements of cash flow-
           years ended December 31,
           1996, 1995, and 1994                  F-5

          Notes to the financial statements      F-6-14

(a)  2.   FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

          Independent auditor's report
           on supplemental schedule & consent    F-15

          Schedule II - Valuation and qualifying
                          accounts and reserves  F-16


     All other schedules have been omitted as not required, not applicable, not
deemed material or because the information is included in the Notes to Financial
Statements.

(a)  3.   EXHIBITS

     The exhibits listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index on pages 37, 38, and
39 are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this report.

(b)  REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the three months ended
December 31, 1996.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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 on March 25, 1997.

                                             PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC



                                             By   /s/ Mervin D. Lung  
                                                Mervin D. Lung, Chairman of the
                                                Board and Chief Executive
                                                Officer

     Pursuant to the Requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

     Signature                 Title                               Date

/s/ Mervin D. Lung       Chairman of the Board, Chief           March 25, 1997
     Mervin D. Lung          Executive Officer and Director

/s/ David D. Lung        President, Chief Operating Officer     March 25, 1997
     David D. Lung           and Director

/s/ Keith V. Kankel      Vice President-Finance,                March 25, 1997
     Keith V. Kankel        Principal Accounting Officer and Director

/s/ Thomas G. Baer       Vice President-Operations and Director March 25, 1997
     Thomas G. Baer

/s/ Harold E. Wyland     Vice President-Sales and Director      March 25, 1997
     Harold E. Wyland

/s/ Clyde H. Keith       Director                               March 25, 1997
     Clyde H. Keith

/s/ Merlin D. Knispel    Director                               March 25, 1997
     Merlin D. Knispel

/s/ Dorothy M. Lung      Director                               March 25, 1997
     Dorothy M. Lung

/s/ John H. McDermott    Director                               March 25, 1997
     John H. McDermott

/s/ Robert C. Timmins    Director                               March 25, 1997
     Robert C. Timmins





                       INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT      





To the Board of Directors
PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
Elkhart, Indiana





We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. and Subsidiaries as of December 31,
1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of
income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1996.  These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audits.


We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards.  Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that
our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. and Subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.

                         /s/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP


                         McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP




Elkhart, Indiana
January 31, 1997


PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. 
AND SUBSIDIARIES  

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
December 31, 1996 and 1995 

<TABLE>

                                        1996           1995   

           
<S>                                <C>                 <C>
ASSETS

Current Assets 
  Cash and cash equivalents        $     2,041,482     $     1,349,709 
  Investment in marketable securities    4,400,000                  - 
  Trade receivables                     15,208,671          20,427,355 
  Inventories                           39,342,506          35,462,152 
  Prepaid expenses                         393,520             387,782 

     Total current assets               61,386,179          57,626,998 

Property and Equipment, net             39,759,294          33,049,158 

Intangible and Other Assets              5,460,793           5,239,766 

                                   $   106,606,266     $    95,915,922 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                    

Current Liabilities
  Current maturities of 
    long-term debt                 $     1,138,517    $        700,000 
  Accounts payable, trade               10,545,175           9,589,103 
  Accrued liabilities                    4,056,031           4,057,446 

     Total current liabilities          15,739,723          14,346,549 

Long-Term Debt, less current 
  maturities                            26,151,527          26,200,000 

Deferred Compensation Obligations        1,069,357             919,821 

Deferred Tax Liabilities                 1,350,000           1,461,000 

Commitments and Contingencies 

Shareholders' Equity 
  Preferred stock, no par value; authorized 
    1,000,000 shares                            -                  - 
  Common stock, no par value; authorized           
    12,000,000 shares; issued 1996 
    5,963,766 shares; 
    1995 5,966,866 shares                22,138,494         21,626,489 

Retained earnings                        40,157,165         31,362,063 
                                         62,295,659         52,988,552 

                                   $    106,606,266    $    95,915,922 



See Notes to Financial Statements.

</TABLE>

PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. 
AND SUBSIDIARIES  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 
Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                           1996               1995             1994   

           

<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>
Net sales           $    403,510,956    $    362,519,418    $ 330,980,991 


Cost of goods sold       350,149,363         312,829,489     288,652,765 



     Gross profit         53,361,593          49,689,929      42,328,226 

      
Operating expenses:       
  Warehouse and delivery  14,644,949          13,244,189      12,069,671 
  Selling, general, and 
    administrative        19,909,274          18,809,458      14,792,359 
                          34,554,223          32,053,647      26,862,030 

     Operating income     18,807,370          17,636,282      15,466,196 

Interest expense, net      1,078,206           1,199,742         940,167 


     Income before income 
       taxes (credits)    17,729,164          16,436,540      14,526,029 

Federal and state 
  income taxes             6,929,000           6,344,000       5,642,000 


     Net income     $     10,800,164     $    10,092,540     $ 8,884,029 


Earnings per 
  common share      $           1.81     $          1.70     $      1.46 



See Notes to Financial Statements.

</TABLE>

PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. 
AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                  Preferred        Common              Retained  
                                    Stock           Stock              Earnings           Total 
<S>                               <C>          <C>               <C>                 <C>
Balance, December 31, 1993        $        -   $    22,132,952   $     14,326,613    $    36,459,565 
  Net income                               -                -           8,884,029          8,884,029 
  Proceeds from the exercise of 
    2,600 stock options including 
    related tax benefit                    -             5,421                  -              5,421 
  Issuance of 30,000 shares of 
    common  stock for stock award plan     -           270,000                  -            270,000 
  Repurchase and retirement of 265,700 
    shares of common stock                 -          (951,206)        (1,228,800)        (2,180,006) 
Balance, December 31, 1994                 -         21,457,167        21,981,842         43,439,009 
  Net income                               -                 -         10,092,540         10,092,540 
  Proceeds from the exercise of 
    26,374 stock options including 
    related tax benefit                    -            169,322                -             169,322 
  Dividends on common stock ($.12 per
    share)                                 -                  -          (712,319)          (712,319) 
Balance, December 31, 1995                 -         21,626,489         31,362,063        52,988,552 
  Net income                               -                  -         10,800,164        10,800,164 
  Proceeds from the exercise of 
    84,800 stock options including 
    related tax benefit                    -            545,474                -             545,474 
  Issuance of 30,000 shares of common 
    stock for stock award plan             -            393,750                -             393,750 
  Repurchase and retirement of 117,900 
    shares of common stock                 -          (427,219)        (1,052,257)        (1,479,476) 
  Dividends on common stock ($.16 per
    share)                                 -                 -           (952,805)          (952,805) 
Balance, December 31, 1996        $        -   $    22,138,494   $     40,157,165    $    62,295,659 



See Notes to Financial Statements.

</TABLE>

PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. 
AND SUBSIDIARIES  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994 


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           1996                  1995                     1994

<S>                               <C>                            <C>                <C>
Cash Flows From Operating Activities

  Net income                      $        10,800,164            $     10,092,540    $    8,884,029 
  Adjustments to reconcile net 
    income to net cash provided 
    by operating activities: 
  Depreciation and amortization             4,506,768                   3,556,512         2,883,110 
  Deferred income taxes                      (111,000)                    101,000           273,000 
  Other                                       488,557                     183,054          (149,606) 
  Change in assets and liabilities: 
    Decrease (increase) in: 
         Trade receivables                  5,218,684                  (1,717,489)      (2,849,614) 
         Inventories                       (3,880,354)                  1,031,077       (6,628,546) 
         Prepaid expenses                      (5,738)                    (83,293)        (110,006) 
    Increase (decrease) in: 
         Accounts payable and accrued 
           liabilities                        954,657                  (4,803,782)        2,023,342 
         Income taxes payable                      -                      306,332)         (303,168) 
           NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING
             ACTIVITIES                    17,971,738                   8,053,287         4,022,541 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities
  Capital expenditures                     (9,811,116)                (11,866,492)       (5,773,694) 
  Investment in marketable securities      (4,400,000)                         -                  -
  Acquisition of businesses, net of cash           -                   (3,346,596)        (1,148,727) 
  Cash held in escrow                              -                    4,584,738         (4,584,738) 
  Other                                      (264,539)                   (225,217)           190,974 
         NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING 
           ACTIVITIES                      (14,475,655)                (10,853,567)      (11,316,185) 

Cash Flows From Financing Activities 
  Borrowings under long-term debt agreements       -                    24,000,000        21,666,666 
  Principal payments on long-term debt       (917,503)                 (19,974,000)      (11,996,911) 
  Proceeds from exercise of common 
    stock options                             545,474                      169,322             5,421 
  Repurchase of common stock               (1,479,476)                           -        (2,180,006) 
  Cash dividends paid                        (952,805)                    (712,319)                -
         NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) 
           FINANCING ACTIVITIES            (2,804,310)                   3,483,003         7,495,170 
         INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH                                                    
           EQUIVALENTS                        691,773                      682,723           201,526 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning        1,349,709                      666,986           465,460 

Cash and cash equivalents, ending       $   2,041,482               $     1,349,709     $    666,986 


See Notes to Financial Statements.

</TABLE>

NOTE 1.  NATURE OF BUSINESS, USE OF ESTIMATES, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
         POLICIES 

NATURE OF BUSINESS:


The Company's operations consist primarily of the manufacture
and distribution of building products and materials for use
primarily by the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle
industries for customers throughout the United States.  Credit
is generally granted on an unsecured basis for terms of 30 days.

USE OF ESTIMATES:

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those
estimates.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Patrick Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
Harlan Machinery Company, Inc. and Patrick Door, Inc., and its
majority-owned subsidiary, Patrick Mouldings, L.L.C. ("the
Company").  All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:

The Company has cash on deposit in financial institutions in
amounts which, at times, may be in excess of insurance coverage
provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company
considers all overnight repurchase agreements to be cash
equivalents.

MARKETABLE SECURITIES:

The Company has investments in marketable debt securities which
it has classified as available-for-sale securities.  Management
determines the classification of the securities at the time they
are acquired and evaluates the appropriateness of such
classifications at each balance sheet date.  Available-for-sale
securities are stated at fair value, and unrealized holding
gains and losses, net of deferred tax effects, are reported as a
separate component of shareholders' equity.

INVENTORIES:

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out
(FIFO) method) or market.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

Property and equipment is recorded at cost.  Depreciation has
been computed primarily by the straight-line method applied to
individual items based on estimated useful lives which generally
range from 10 to 40 years for buildings and improvements and
from 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment, transportation
equipment, and leasehold improvements.

GOODWILL:

Goodwill, the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets
acquired, is amortized by the straight-line method over 15-year
periods.  At each balance sheet date, management assesses
whether there has been a permanent impairment in the value of
goodwill.  In the event that an impairment is evident, the
Company records an expense for that impairment.  Factors
considered by management include current operating results,
anticipated future cash flows, trends, and prospects, as well as
the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition, and other
economic factors.

REVENUE RECOGNITION:

The Company ships product based on specific orders from
customers.  Shipments are made by the Company only after
receiving authorization from the customer and revenue is
recognized upon delivery.

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:

Earnings per common share for the years ended December 31, 1996,
1995, and 1994 have been computed based on the weighted average
common shares outstanding of 5,967,489, 5,946,948, and 6,094,444
respectively.

NOTE 2.  INVESTMENT IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES

During the year ended December 31, 1996, the Company purchased
marketable debt securities in the total amount of $4,400,000. 
These available-for-sale debt securities mature in 2024 and 2026
and bear interest at a weekly adjusted variable rate which was
5.55% at December 31, 1996.  The securities are stated at fair
value which was equal to their cost at December 31, 1996.

NOTE 3.  BALANCE SHEET DATA

TRADE RECEIVABLES:

Trade receivables in the accompanying balance sheets at December
31, 1996 and 1995 are stated net of an allowance for doubtful
accounts of $80,000 and $100,000 respectively.

INVENTORIES:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  1996               1995         

<S>                       <C>                  <C>
Raw materials             $       24,204,345   $ 23,105,916 
Work in process                    1,029,127        877,805 
Finished goods                     5,311,075      3,197,561 
Materials purchased for resale     8,797,959      8,280,870 
                          $       39,342,506   $ 35,462,152 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

Land and improvements     $        3,084,374   $  2,292,048 
Buildings and improvements        18,107,574     16,152,051 
Machinery and equipment           38,649,613     32,254,155 
Transportation equipment           3,404,977      3,331,637 
Leasehold improvements             2,383,751      2,159,969 
                                  65,630,289     56,189,860 

Less accumulated depreciation     25,870,995     23,140,702 

                          $       39,759,294   $ 33,049,158 

INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS:

Goodwill, at amortized cost  $     3,080,202   $  3,294,276 
Other, primarily cash value 
  of life insurance                2,380,591      1,945,490 
                          $        5,460,793   $  5,239,766 

ACCRUED LIABILITIES:

Payroll and related expenses  $   2,885,859    $  2,664,374 
Property taxes                      639,280         811,155 
Other                               530,892         581,917 
                          $       4,056,031    $  4,057,446 

</TABLE>

NOTE 4. PLEDGED ASSETS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt and related collateral at December 31, 1996 and
1995 consist of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1996              1995                   

<S>                                    <C>               <C>
Senior Notes, insurance company         $      18,000,000 $      18,000,000 
Indiana Development Finance 
  Authority Bonds                               3,000,000         3,300,000 
State of Oregon Economic Development 
  Revenue Bonds                                 5,200,000         5,600,000 
Other                                           1,090,044              - 

                                               27,290,044        26,900,000 
  Less current maturities                       1,138,517           700,000 
                                        $      26,151,527 $      26,200,000 

</TABLE>

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The senior notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.82% and are
unsecured.  The annual principal installments of $2,571,428
commence on September 15, 1999 and the final installment is due
September 15, 2005.  This agreement requires that the Company
maintain a minimum level of tangible net worth.

The Indiana Development Finance Authority Bonds are payable in
annual installments of $300,000 plus interest at a variable tax
exempt bond rate, set periodically to enable the bonds to be
sold at par (3.82% at December 31, 1996).  The final installment
is due November 1, 2006.  The bonds are collateralized by real
estate and equipment purchased with the bond funds and are
backed by a bank standby letter of credit. 

The State of Oregon Economic Development Revenue Bonds are
payable in annual installments of $400,000 plus interest at a
variable tax exempt bond rate (3.75% at December 31, 1996).  The
final installment is due December 1, 2010.  The bonds are
collateralized by real estate and equipment purchased wiht the
bond funds and are backed by a bank standby letter of credit.

The Company has an unsecured  revolving credit agreement which
allows borrowings up to $5,000,000 or a borrowing base defined
in the agreement.  Interest on this note is at either prime or
the Eurodollar rate plus 1% to 1.25%.  In addition, this
agreement requires the Company to, among other things, maintain
minimum levels of tangible net worth, working capital, and debt
to net worth.  In addition, the Company is contingently liable
for standby letters of credit of $1,350,000 to meet credit
policies of certain suppliers.

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt for the years ending
December 31, 1998 through 2001 are as follows: 1998 $1,137,689;
1999 $3,485,265; 2000 $3,271,428; and 2001 $3,271,428.

Based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company
for loans with similar terms and average maturities, the fair
value of the long-term debt instruments approximates their
carrying value.

Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995,
and 1994 was approximately $1,670,000, $1,420,000, and $940,000
respectively

NOTE 5.  EQUITY TRANSACTIONS

Common stock sold to key employees through the exercise of stock
options resulted in a tax deduction for the Company equivalent
to the taxable income recognized by the employee.  For financial
reporting purposes, the tax benefit resulting from this
deduction, along with the proceeds from the exercise of the
options, is accounted for as an increase to common stock.
Effective June 1995, the Company implemented a quarterly cash
dividend of $.04 per common share.

NOTE 6.  COMMITMENTS AND RELATED PARTY LEASES

The Company leases office, manufacturing, and warehouse
facilities and certain equipment under various noncancelable
agreements which expire at various dates through 2005.  These
agreements contain various renewal options and provide for
minimum annual rentals plus the payment of real estate taxes,
insurance, and normal maintenance on the properties.  Certain of
the leases are with the chairman/major shareholder and expire at
various dates through September 30, 2005.

The total minimum rental commitment at December 31, 1996 under
the leases mentioned above is approximately $9,901,000, which
is due approximately $2,578,000 in 1997, $2,068,000 in 1998,
$1,556,000 in 1999, $1,110,000 in 2000, $802,000 in 2001, and
$1,787,000 thereafter.

The total rent expense included in the statements of income for
the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994 is
approximately $3,400,000, $3,000,000, and $2,600,000
respectively, of which approximately $1,300,000, $1,300,000,
and $1,100,000 respectively was paid to the chairman/major
shareholder.

NOTE 7.  MAJOR CUSTOMERS

Net sales for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994
include sales to two major customers, Skyline Corporation and
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., each of which accounted for 10% or
more of the total net sales of the Company for those years.  The
percentage of total Company sales to one major customer was
10.6%, 11.3%, and 13.8%, and to the other was 11.2%, 12.2%, and
15.5% for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994
respectively.

The balances due from these two customers at December 31, 1996
and 1995 were not significant to the total trade receivables
balance.

NOTE 8.  INCOME TAX MATTERS

Federal and state income taxes for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995, and 1994, all of which are domestic, consist of the
following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                          1996                 1995              1994  

<S>              <C>                   <C>               <C>
Current: 
Federal          $        6,016,000     $      5,185,000  $      4,405,000 
State                     1,024,000            1,058,000         964,000 
Deferred                  (111,000)            101,000           273,000 
                 $        6,929,000     $      6,344,000  $      5,642,000 

</TABLE>

The provisions for income taxes for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995, and 1994 are different from the amounts that would
otherwise be computed by applying a graduated federal statutory
rate of 34% to 35% to income before income taxes.  A
reconciliation of the differences is as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1996                    1995               1994  


<S>                                    <C>                <C>                        <C>
Rate applied to pretax income           $      6,197,000  $      5,637,000           $    4,984,000 
State taxes, net of federal                                             
  tax benefit                                    701,000           723,000                  637,000 
Permanent differences                             31,000           (16,000)                  21,000 
                                        $      6,929,000  $      6,344,000           $    5,642,000 

</TABLE>

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually
for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of
assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible
amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates
applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected
to affect taxable income.  Valuation allowances are established
when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount
expected to be realized.  Income tax expense is the tax payable
or refundable for the current period plus or minus the change
during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

The composition of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at
December 31, 1996 and 1995 is as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1996                    1995

<S>                                    <C>                       <C>
Gross deferred tax liability, 
  accelerated depreciation              $      (2,634,000)       $     (2,382,000) 
Gross deferred tax assets:  
  Trade receivables allowance                      31,000                  38,000 
  Inventory capitalization                        337,000                 276,000 
  Nondeductible accruals                          431,000                 226,000 
  Deferred compensation                           412,000                 353,000 
  Other                                            73,000                  28,000 
                                                1,284,000                 921,000 

    Net deferred tax liabilities        $      (1,350,000)       $     (1,461,000) 

</TABLE>

NOTE 9.  COMPENSATION PLANS

DEFERRED COMPENSATION OBLIGATIONS:

The Company has deferred compensation agreements with certain
key employees.  The agreements provide for monthly benefits for
ten years subsequent to retirement, disability, or death.  The
Company has accrued an estimated liability based upon the
present value of an annuity needed to provide the future benefit
payments.

BONUS PLAN:

The Company pays bonuses to certain management personnel. 
Historically, bonuses are determined annually and are based upon
corporate and divisional income levels.  The charge to
operations amounted to approximately $2,196,000, $2,124,000, and
$1,959,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994
respectively.

PROFIT-SHARING PLAN:

The Company has a qualified profit-sharing plan, more commonly
known as a 401(k) plan, for sub- stantially all of its employees
with over one year of service and who are at least 21 years of
age.  The plan provides for a matching contribution by the
Company as defined in the agreement and, in addition, provides
for a discretionary contribution annually as determined by the
Board of Directors.  The amount of contributions for the years
ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994 was immaterial.

STOCK OPTION PLAN:

The Company has adopted a stock option plan with shares of
common stock reserved for options to key employees.  These
options were not included in computing earnings per common share
because the effect of their inclusion was immaterial. 

Following is a summary of transactions of granted shares under
option for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     1996           1995 

<S>                               <C>              <C>
Outstanding, beginning of year    187,800          215,674 
  Canceled during the year         (5,000)          (1,500) 
  Exercised during the year       (84,800)         (26,374) 
Outstanding, end of year           98,000          187,800 

Eligible, end of year for exercise                          
  currently at: 
  $2.085 per share                     -             83,800 
  $10.75 per share                 45,000            26,000 

</TABLE>

As permitted under generally accepted accounting principles, the
Company's present accounting with respect to the recognition and
measurement of stock-based employee compensation costs,
primarily related to the Company's stock option plan, is in
accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, which generally requires
that compensation costs be recognized for the difference, if
any, between the quoted market price of the stock and the amount
an employee must pay to acquire the stock.  The Company has
adopted the provisions of FASB Statement No. 123 which
prescribes a fair-value based method of measurement that results
in the disclosure of computed compensation costs for essentially
all awards of stock-based compensation to employees.  This
requirement is to be applied prospectively to any options
granted.  No options were granted during the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995 and, therefore, there is no pro forma
net income effect.

STOCK AWARD PLAN:

The Company has adopted a stock award plan for the five existing
nonemployee directors.  Grants awarded during May 1996 of 30,000
shares are subject to forfeiture in the event the recipient
terminates as a director within two years from the date of
grant.  The related compensation expense is being recognized
over the two-year vesting period.

NOTE 10.  BUSINESS COMBINATION

On November 8, 1994, the Company acquired all of the stock of
Harlan Machinery Company, Inc., a manufacturer of laminating and
other industrial equipment.  The purchase price of the acquired
stock was $2,095,000.  The excess of the total acquisition cost
over the fair value of the stock of $1,339,000 is being
amortized over fifteen years by the straight-line method.  The
acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and the results
of operations since the date of acquisition are included in the
consolidated statements of operations. 

In January 1995, the Company purchased substantially all the
assets of U.S. Door, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden cabinet
doors.   The purchase price of the acquired assets was
$3,346,000.  The excess of the total acquisition cost over the
fair value of the assets of $1,876,000 is being amortized over
fifteen years by the straight-line method.  The acquisition has
been accounted for as a purchase and the results of operations
since the date of acquisition are included in the consolidated
statements of operations. 

Summarized pro forma financial information for the year ended
December 31, 1994 as if the two acquisitions had occurred at the
beginning of that year is as follows:

Net sales                   $  340,398,000 
Net income                       9,065,000 
Earnings per share                    1.49 

NOTE 11.  CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

Supplemental information relative to the statements of cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994 is
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                               1996                    1995               1994

<S>                                    <C>               <C>                         <C>
Supplemental disclosures of cash 
  flows information: 
  Cash payments for: 
    Interest                            $      1,583,112  $      1,416,133           $    844,608 

Income taxes                            $      7,379,844  $      6,751,132           $    5,872,168 

Supplemental schedule of noncash 
  investing and financing activities: 
  Equipment contracts incurred 
    for use of equipment                $      1,307,547  $            -             $          - 

</TABLE>

The changes in assets and liabilities in arriving at net cash
provided by operating activities in 1995 and 1994 are net of the
purchases of U.S. Door, Inc. and Harlan Machinery Company, Inc.
respectively.

NOTE 12.  UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Presented below is certain selected unaudited quarterly
financial information for the years ended December 31, 1996 and
1995 (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  Quarter Ended
                          March 31,            June 30,          September 30,            December 31, 

                                               1996

<S>                       <C>             <C>             <C>                        <C>
Net sales                 $       93,768  $    107,395    $      105,686             $    96,662 
Gross profit                      11,753        14,443            14,480                  12,685 
Net income                         1,945         3,204             3,285                   2,366 
Earnings per common share           0.33          0.53              0.55                    0.40 
Weighted average common 
  shares outstanding           5,967,157     5,965,951         5,973,212                5,963,614 

</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Quarter Ended

                          March 31,            June 30,          September 30,            December 31,

                                               1995
<S>                       <C>             <C>             <C>                        <C>
Net sales                 $       87,031  $    92,559     $      94,125              $    88,804 
Gross profit                      11,970       12,495            13,212                   12,013 
Net income                         2,316        2,663             2,842                    2,272 
Earnings per common share           0.39         0.45              0.48                     0.38*
Weighted average common 
  shares outstanding           5,940,809    5,943,492         5,947,431                5,955,722 

*Includes a retro policy adjustment for favorable experience with
workers' compensation claims which resulted in an increase in
net income of $.06 per share in the fourth quarter of the year.

</TABLE>



                     INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON THE   
                      SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE AND CONSENT   





To the Board of Directors
Patrick Industries, Inc.
Elkhart, Indiana



Our audits of the consolidated financial statements of Patrick
Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries included Schedule II,
contained herein, for each of the years in the three-year period
ended December 31, 1996.  Such schedule is presented for
purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange
Commission's rule and is not a required part of the basic
consolidated financial statements.  In our opinion, such
schedule presents fairly the information set forth therein, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-04187) and in
the related Prospectus of our report, dated January 31, 1997,
with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedule of Patrick Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries included
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year then ended.


                            /s/ McGladrey & Pullen LLP

                            McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP



Elkhart, Indiana
January 31, 1997



PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. 
AND SUBSIDIARIES  

SCHEDULE II 
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES 
December 31, 1994, 1995, and 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                          Balance At                             Deductions               Balance At  
                          Beginning            Charged To        From                     Close  
                          Of Period            Operations        Reserves                 Of Period  

Allowance for doubtful accounts                                                            
 - deducted from trade receiv-                                                             
  ables, in the balance sheets:                                                            
  <S>                     <C>                  <C>               <C>                 <C>
  1994                    $       200,000      $     44,203      $        79,203     $    165,000 

  1995                    $       165,000      $    940,978      $     1,005,978     $    100,000 

  1996                    $       100,000      $     42,307      $        62,307     $     80,000 


</TABLE>

                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number                        Exhibits

    3(a)      -Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant
              as further amended (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the
              Registrant's Form 10-K/A-1 amending its report on
              Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992
              and incorporated herein by reference) ...........

    3(b)      -By-Laws of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3(b) to
              the Registrant's Form 10-K/A-1 amending its report on
              Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992
              and incorporated herein by reference) ...........

    3(c)      -Preferred Share Purchase Rights Agreement (filed 
              April 3, 1996 on Form 8-A and incorporated herein by
              reference) ...........

    10(a)     -Second Amendment to February 2, 1994 Credit
              Agreement, dated as of June 26, 1995 among the
              Registrant, NBD Bank, as agent, and NBD Bank, N.A.
              (filed as Exhibit 10(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K
              for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 and
              incorporated herein by reference) ...........

    10(b)     -Note Agreement, dated September 1, 1995, between the
              Registrant and Nationwide Life Insurance Company
              (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Registrant's Form 10-K
              for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 and
              incorporated herein by reference) ........... 

    10(c)     -Commercial Lease and Option to Purchase dated as of 
              October 1, 1995 between Mervin Lung Building Company,
              Inc., as lessor, and the Registrant, as lessee (filed
              as Exhibit 10(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for
              the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 and
              incorporated herein by reference) ...........

    10(d)     -First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of
              October 27, 1994 among the Registrant, NBD Bank, as
              agent, and NBD Bank, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10(a) to
              the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
              December 31, 1994 and incorporated herein by 
              reference) ...........

    10(e)     -Loan Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994 between the State
              of Oregon Economic Development Commission, along with the
              Pledge and Security Agreement relating thereto (filed as
              Exhibit 10(b) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
              ended December 31, 1994 and incorporated herein by 
              reference) ...........

     10(f)    -Credit Agreement dated as of February 2, 1994 among the
              Registrant, NBD Bank, as agent, and NBD Bank, N.A. (filed as
              Exhibit 10(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
              ended December 31, 1993 and incorporated herein by 
              reference) ...........

     10(g)    -Loan Agreement dated as of November 1, 1991 between the
              Registrant and the Indiana Development Finance Authority, along
              with the Pledge and Security Agreement relating thereto (filed
              as Exhibit 10(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-K/A-1 amending its
              report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992
              and incorporated herein by reference) ..... 
 
    *10(h)    -Patrick Industries, Inc. 1987 Stock Option Program, as amended
              (filed as Exhibit 10(e) to the Registrant=s Form 10-K for the
              fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 and incorporated herein by
              reference) ...........

    *10(i)    -Patrick Industries, Inc. 401(k) Employee Savings Plan (filed
              as Exhibit 10(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal
              year ended December 31, 1993 and incorporated herein by
              reference) ...........

    *10(j)    -Form of Employment Agreements with Executive Officers (filed
              as Exhibit 10(e) to the Registrant's Form 10-K/A-1 amending its
              report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992
              and incorporated herein by reference) ..... 

    *10(k)    -Form of Deferred Compensation Agreements with Executive
              Officers (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Registrant's Form
              10-K/A-1 amending its report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
              ended December 31, 1992 and incorporated herein by 
              reference) ...........

    10(l)     -Commercial Lease and dated as of October 1, 1994 between
              Mervin D. Lung, as lessor, and the Registrant, as lessee (filed
              as Exhibit 10(k) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal
              year ended December 31, 1994 and incorporated herein by
              reference) ...........

    10(m)     -Commercial Lease dated September 1, 1994 between Mervin D.
              Lung Building Company, Inc., as lessor, and the Registrant, as
              lessee (filed as Exhibit 10(l) to the Registrant's Form 10-K
              for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 and incorporated
              herein by reference) ...........

    10(n)     -Commercial Lease dated November 1, 1994 between Mervin D. Lung
              Building Company, Inc., as lessor, and the Registrant, as
              lessee (filed as Exhibit 10(m) to the Registrant's Form 10-K
              for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 and incorporated
              herein by reference) ...........

    12**      -Computation of Operating Ratios ...........

    23        -Consent of accountants (included in Independent auditor's
              report on supplemental schedule & consent on page F-15) .....

    27**      -Financial Data Schedule ...........

*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
**Filed herewith


                                                                      Exhibit 12


                            PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.

                  Statement of Computation of Operating Ratios


Operating ratios which appear in this Form 10-K, including gross profit,
warehouse and delivery expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses,
operating income and net income were computed by dividing the respective amounts
by net sales for the periods indicated.  


<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
       
<S>                                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                              12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1996
<CASH>                                       2,041,458
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                               15,288,671
<ALLOWANCES>                                    80,000
<INVENTORY>                                 39,342,506
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                            61,386,179
<PP&E>                                      65,630,289
<DEPRECIATION>                              25,870,995
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                             106,606,266
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                       15,739,723
<BONDS>                                              0
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                    22,138,494
<OTHER-SE>                                           0
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>               106,606,266
<SALES>                                    403,510,956
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                           403,510,956
<CGS>                                      350,149,363
<TOTAL-COSTS>                              384,703,586
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                           1,078,206
<INCOME-PRETAX>                             17,729,164
<INCOME-TAX>                                 6,929,000
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                         10,800,164
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                10,800,164
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     1.81
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     1.81
        

</TABLE>


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