PATRICK INDUSTRIES INC
10-K405, 1999-03-31
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D. C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-K

(MarkOne)

[X]  ANNUAL REPORT  PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE  SECURITIES  EXCHANGE
     ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 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.
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               (Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)


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


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


Company'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 Company (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  Company  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 Company's  knowledge,  in  definitive  proxy or  information  statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K [X]

The  aggregate  market value of the voting stock held by  non-affiliates  of the
Company  on March 22,  1999  (based  upon the  closing  price on  NASDAQ  and an
estimate that 77.57% of the shares are owned by non-affiliates) was $65,572,813.
The closing market price was $14.688 on that day.

As of March 22,  1999,  5,705,266  shares of the  Company's  common  stock  were
outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

                       Portions of the Company's  Proxy Statement for its Annual
                       Meeting of  Shareholders  to be held on May 13,  1999 are
                       incorporated  by  reference  into  Parts III of this Form
                       10-K.



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                                     PART I

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

         The Company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of building products
and materials to the Manufactured  Housing and Recreational  Vehicle Industries.
In addition, the Company is a supplier to certain other industrial markets, such
as furniture manufacturing,  marine, and the automotive aftermarket. The Company
manufactures  decorative  vinyl and paper panels,  cabinet  doors,  countertops,
aluminum  extrusions,   drawer  sides,  pleated  shades,  wood  adhesives,   and
laminating machines. The Company 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 Company 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 Company  believes that it is one of
the  few  suppliers  to  the  Manufactured   Housing  and  Recreational  Vehicle
Industries  that  has such a  nationwide  network.  The  Company  maintains  ten
manufacturing plants and two distribution  facilities near its principal offices
in Elkhart,  Indiana,  and operates  fourteen other  warehouse and  distribution
centers and sixteen other manufacturing plants in fourteen states.

Strategy
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         Over time, the Company has developed very strong working  relationships
with its  customers.  In so doing,  the Company has  oriented  its  business and
expansion to the needs of these  customers.  These customers  include all of the
larger  Manufactured  Housing  and  Recreational  Vehicle   manufacturers.   The
Company's customers generally demand high quality standards and a high degree of
flexibility from their  suppliers.  The result has been that the Company 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 Company  explores new markets and
industries,  it believes that this nationwide  network provides it with a strong
foundation for expansion.

         The  Company  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  62%  of  the
Company's sales are to the  Manufactured  Housing Industry and the remaining 38%
is almost evenly divided 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  Company  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 Company's products, such as its countertops, cabinet doors,
laminated panels, and shelving, have applications in the furniture and cabinetry
markets.  In addition,  the manufacturing  processes for the Company'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  Company's  adhesives  are produced for almost all  industrial
applications.

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         Because  industrial order size tends to be for larger numbers of units,
the Company enjoys better production  efficiencies for these orders. The Company
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 Company believes that it's
nationwide  manufacturing  and  distribution  capabilities  enable  it  to  more
effectively serve it's customers and position it for product expansion.

  Expansion of Manufacturing Capacity

         In the last 3 years,  the  Company  has  invested  approximately  $30.2
million  to  upgrade  existing   facilities  and  equipment  and  to  build  new
manufacturing  facilities  for  its  laminated  paneling  products,   industrial
adhesives, cabinet doors, and furniture components. In addition, the Company has
invested $9.4 million to purchase existing businesses.  The new capacity created
by these  investments has enabled the Company to obtain more efficiencies in its
operations and will accommodate future growth in the Company's product lines and
markets.

  Strategic Acquisitions and Expansion

         The Company 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 Company, from time to
time, considers the acquisition of additional product lines, facilities or other
assets to  complement  or expand  its  existing  business.  In 1997 the  Company
purchased  the assets of two pleated shade  manufacturers,  and in 1998 acquired
the assets of a wood component  manufacturer  who was a competitor.  In 1996 the
Company  expanded  existing product lines and capacity with the opening of a new
manufacturing and distribution complex in Woodburn,  Oregon, and in 1998 did the
same in New  London,  North  Carolina.  In 1998 the Company  also  started a new
plastic thermoforming operation in Indiana.

Business Segments
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         The Company's operations comprise four reportable segments. Information
related  to  those  setments  is  contained  in  "Note  13-Segment  Information"
appearing herein the financial  statements as noted in the index appearing under
Item 14(a)(1) and (2).

Principal Products
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         The Company distributes  primarily prefinished wall and ceiling panels,
particleboard,  hardboard  siding,  roofing  products,  passage doors,  building
hardware,  insulation,  and other products. Through its manufacturing divisions,
the  Company  fabricates  decorative  vinyl and  paper  panels,  cabinet  doors,
shelving,  countertops,  wood  mouldings,  aluminum  extrusions,  drawer  sides,
furniture components, 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 42.4%,
40.9%,  and  42.0%  for the  years  ended  December  31,  1998,  1997,  and 1996
respectively.

         The  Company  has  no  material  patents,   licenses,   franchises,  or
concessions   and  does  not  conduct   significant   research  and  development
activities.

Manufacturing Processes and Operations
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         The Company'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.

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

         The Company  manufactures  two distinct cabinet door product lines. One
product  line is  manufactured  from raw  lumber  utilizing  solid oak and other
hardwood  materials.  The  Company's  other  line of doors is made of  laminated
fiberboard.  The Company's doors are sold mainly to the Manufactured Housing and
Recreational  Vehicle  Industries,  and continue to gain acceptance with cabinet
manufacturers and "ready-to-assemble" furniture manufacturers.

         The Company's wood adhesive division,  which supplies adhesives used in
most  of  the  Company'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
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         The  Company  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.  The
increase in square  footage of living  space in  manufactured  homes  created by
multi-sectional models has made them more attractive to a larger segment of home
buyers.

         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 in the five years following
1991, with increases in each of those years. Manufactured home unit shipments in
1997 were 353,000, which is 2.8% lower than 1996, but still 106% more units than
shipped in 1991. The shipments in 1998 were 373,000 homes,  an increase of 5.5%,
which was the most units shipped since the early 1970's.

         These cycles have a historic  precedent.  The Company 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. Manufactured Housing
now accounts for 33% of all homes built, which is up from 25% in 1989.


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  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. The industry shipped 292,700 units in 1998, which was 15% more than in
1997 and more than any other year in the 1990's.



  Other Markets

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


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         While demand in these  industries also fluctuates with general economic
cycles, the Company believes that these cycles are less severe than those in the
Manufactured  Housing and  Recreational  Vehicle  Industries.  As a result,  the
Company  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
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         The  Company's  sales  are to  Manufactured  Housing  and  Recreational
Vehicle manufacturers and other building products manufacturers. The Company has
approximately  4,000 customers.  The Company has three  customers,  who together
accounted for 35% of the Company's  total sales in 1998 and 34.2% of 1997 sales.
Ten other  customers  collectively  accounted  for  approximately  28.1% of 1998
sales. The Company 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 the Company. Some of the
Company's products are shipped directly from the suppliers to the customers. The
Company  typically  experiences  a two to four week delay  between  issuing  its
purchase  orders and  delivering  of products  to the  Company's  warehouses  or
customers.  The Company's  customers do not maintain long-term supply contracts,
and therefore the Company must bear the risk of accurate  advance  estimation of
customer orders. The Company maintains a substantial  inventory to satisfy these
orders. The Company has no significant backlog of orders.

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

Suppliers
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         During  the  year  ended  December  31,  1998,  the  Company  purchased
approximately  67% of its raw  materials  and  distributed  products from twenty
different suppliers.  The five largest suppliers accounted for approximately 42%
of the Company'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 the Company's important materials.

Competition
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         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  Company  has  several
competitors in each of its classes of products. Some manufacturers and suppliers
of materials  purchased by the Company also compete with it and sell directly to
the same industries.  Most of the Company's competitors compete with the Company
on a regional  basis. In order for a competitor to compete with the Company on a
national basis, the Company believes that a substantial  capital  commitment and
experienced  personnel  would be required.  The industrial  markets in which the
Company continues to expand are also highly competitive.


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Employees
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         As of December 31, 1998, the Company had 1,722 employees of which 1,477
employees  are  engaged  directly  in  production,   warehousing,  and  delivery
operations, 58 in sales, and 187 in office and administrative activities.  There
are five manufacturing  plants and one distribution center covered by collective
bargaining  agreements.   The  Company  considers  its  relationships  with  its
employees to be good.

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



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ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT

         As  of  December  31,  1998,  the  Company   maintained  the  following
warehouse, manufacturing and distribution facilities:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                            Ownership or
Location                           Use               Area Sq. Ft.          Lease Arrangement

<S>                        <C>                          <C>                  <C> 
Argos, IN                  Manufacturing(3)              44,000              Leased to 2001
Elkhart, IN                Manufacturing(3)              40,400              Leased to 2000
Elkhart, IN                Mfg. & Dist.(1)(3)           133,600              Leased to 2005
Elkhart, IN                Manufacturing(3)              32,900              Owned
Elkhart, IN                Manufacturing (2)             42,000              Leased to 2001
Elkhart, IN                Manufacturing(2)              31,000              Leased to 1999
Elkhart, IN                Manufacturing(2)              30,000              Leased to 2000
Elkhart, IN                Manufacturing(4)              36,000              Owned
Goshen, IN                 Manufacturing(5)              50,870              Owned
Bristol, IN                Mfg. & Dist.(1)(4)            62,000              Owned
Decatur, AL                Distribution(1)               30,000              Leased to 2000
Decatur, AL                Manufacturing(2)              35,000              Owned
Decatur, AL                Manufacturing(2)              35,000              Leased to 1999
Decatur, AL                Manufacturing(4)              41,000              Owned
Valdosta, GA               Distribution (1)              20,000              Leased to 1999
Valdosta, GA               Manufacturing(2)              30,800              Owned
New London, NC             Mfg. & Dist.(1)(2)           160,000              Owned, Subject to Mortgage
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
Waco, TX                   Manufacturing(2)              21,000              Leased to 1999
Mt. Joy, PA                Distribution(1)               58,500              Owned
Mt. Joy, PA                Manufacturing(2)              30,000              Owned
Ocala, FL                  Manufacturing(3)              20,600              Leased to 1999
Ocala, FL                  Manufacturing(2)              15,000              Leased to 1999
Ocala, FL                  Mfg. & Dist.(1)(2)            55,500              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 2000
Phoenix, AZ                Manufacturing (2)             36,000              Leased to 1999
Phoenix, AZ                Manufacturing (2)             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)              90,700              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 and other wood related 
(4) Aluminum, adhesives, and other

</TABLE>

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         Additionally,  the Company operates  distribution centers out of public
warehouses in Phoenix, Arizona, Woodland,  California,  Nampa, Idaho, and Belen,
New Mexico.  As of December 31, 1998, the Company owned or leased 39 trucks,  66
tractors, 97 trailers,  130 forklifts,  13 automobiles and a corporate aircraft.
All owned and leased  facilities  and equipment  are in good  condition and well
maintained.




ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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



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                                     PART II


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

         The  Company's  common  stock is listed on The NASDAQ  Stock  Market(R)
under the symbol  PATK.  The high and low trade prices of the  Company's  common
stock as reported on NASDAQ/NMS  for each  quarterly  period during the last two
years were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                      1st Quarter            2nd Quarter             3rd Quarter                4th Quarter
<S>               <C>                     <C>                     <C>                        <C>   
1998              17.000 - 14.000         16.750 - 15.000         16.125 - 13.250            15.750 - 14.250

1997              17.250 - 14.000         18.250 - 13.125         20.125 - 13.750            16.625 - 13.500


</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 652 holders of the Company's common stock as
of March 19, 1999 as taken from the transfer agent's shareholder  listing. It is
estimated  that there are  approximately  2,150 holders of the Company's  common
stock held in street name.

           The Company declared a first time regular quarterly  dividend of $.04
per common share  starting June 30, 1995 and has  continued it through  December
31,  1998.   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 Company's earnings,  financial position, capital requirements,  and
such other factors as the Board of Directors deems relevant.



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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:

                                 As of or for the Year Ended December 31,
                               1998      1997       1996        1995     1994
                              (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net sales                   $453,518   $410,567   $403,511   $362,519   $330,981
Gross profit                  59,556     52,142     53,362     49,690     42,328
Warehouse and delivery
 expenses                     16,076     15,158     14,645     13,244     12,070
Selling, general, and
 administrative expenses      26,796     22,145     19,909     18,809     14,792
Interest expense, net          1,172      1,149      1,078      1,200        940
Income taxes                   6,205      5,396      6,929      6,344      5,642
Net income                     9,307      8,294     10,800     10,093      8,884
Basic earnings
 per common share (1)           1.58       1.40       1.81       1.70       1.46
Dilutive earnings
  per common share (1)          1.57       1.39       1.80       1.69       1.45
Weighted average common
 shares outstanding(1)         5,903      5,921      5,967      5,947      6,094
Cash dividends, per
 common share                    .16        .16        .16        .12       --
Working capital               46,698     40,181     45,646     43,280     35,011
Total assets                 127,755    112,187    106,606     95,916     87,269
Long-term debt                26,129     25,015     26,152     26,200     21,150
Shareholders' equity          76,307     68,726     62,296     52,989     43,439

(1) Adjusted to reflect the and the  two-for-one  stock split effective March 8,
    1994.

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

GENERAL

         The Company's business has shown significant revenue growth since 1991,
as net sales increased  annually from $143 million to over $453 million in seven
years.  Although  the rate of growth in 1997  slowed to 1.8%,  the sales in 1998
were 10.5% ahead of the 1997 record year.  The increase in sales  resulted  from
the  continued  strength of both the economy  and the  Manufactured  Housing and
Recreational Vehicle Industries.

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

                                                        Year Ended 
                                                        December 31,
                                               1998       1997         1996

Net sales                                     100.0%      100.0%      100.0%
Cost of sales                                  86.9        87.3        86.8
Gross profit                                   13.1        12.7        13.2
Warehouse and delivery                          3.5         3.7         3.6
Selling, general and administrative             5.9         5.4         4.9
Operating income                                3.7         3.6         4.7
Net income                                      2.1         2.0         2.7

RESULTS OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS


Year Ended December 31, 1998 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1997

         Net Sales. Net sales increased by $42.9 million,  or 10.5%, from $410.6
million for the year ended  December  31,  1997,  to $453.5  million in the year
ended December 31, 1998.  This sales increase was  attributable  to increases in
the number of units produced in both the  Manufactured  Housing and Recreational
Vehicle Industries, to whom the Company is a major supplier. The Company's sales
in the year were 62% to Manufactured  Housing, 19% to Recreational  Vehicle, and
19% to other industries. The Manufactured Housing units shipped were up 5.5% and
Recreational Vehicle shipments were up 15.0% in 1998.

         Gross Profit.  Gross Profit increased by approximately $7.5 million, or
14.2%,  from $52.1  million in the year 1997,  to $59.6 million in the same 1998
period. As a percentage of net sales,  gross profit increased from 12.7% in 1997
to 13.1% in 1998. The increase in gross profit was due to certain  manufacturing
operations  showing  improvement in volume and  efficiencies  over the same 1997
period.  In certain  markets  highly  competitive  pricing  continued  to have a
negative  impact  on  normal  gross  profits  making  several  of the  Company's
manufacturing operations unprofitable in 1998.

         Warehouse  and  Delivery  Expenses.  Warehouse  and  delivery  expenses
increased  approximately  $0.9 million,  or 6.1%, from $15.2 million in 1997, to
$16.1  million in 1998.  As a percentage  of net sales,  warehouse  and delivery
expenses decreased from 3.7% in 1997 to 3.5% in 1998.


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         Selling,  General and  Administrative  Expenses.  Selling,  general and
administrative  expenses increased by $4.7 million, or 21.0%, from $22.1 million
in 1997,  to $26.8  million in 1998.  As a  percentage  of net  sales,  selling,
general and administrative expenses increased from 5.4% in 1997 to 5.9% in 1998.
Expense  increases were  partially  attributable  to new management  information
systems,  additional  personnel  required  due to the  growth  the  Company  has
experienced over the last several years, and for management transition plans.

         Operating  Income.  Operating income  increased by  approximately  $1.8
million  because of the increased  sales and the increased  gross profits.  As a
percentage of sales, operating income increased from 3.6% in 1997 to 3.7% in the
same 1998 period.

         Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net increased by approximately
$23,000 in 1998.  The  Company's  borrowing  levels  during the 1998 period were
approximately the same while invested cash was lower.

         Net Income.  Net income  increased by  approximately  $1.0 million from
$8.3 million in 1997 to $9.3 million in 1998.  This increase is  attributable to
the factors described above.


Year Ended December 31, 1997 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1996

         Net Sales.  Net sales  increased by 7.1 million,  or 1.7%,  from $403.5
million for the year ended  December  31,  1996,  to $410.6  million in the year
ended December 31, 1997.  This small sales increase was  attributable  to a 2.8%
decrease  in the year in units  shipped by the  Manufactured  Housing  Industry,
which represents  approximately  67% of the Company's sales. The Company's sales
to the  Recreational  Vehicle  Industry were higher in the year 1997 because the
Industry,   which   represents   approximately   16%  of  Company's  sales,  was
experiencing  an  increase  in units  shipped  of the  units  that  utilize  the
Company's products.

         Gross Profit.  Gross profit decreased by approximately $1.2 million, or
2.3%, from $53.3 million in the 1996 year to $52.1 million in the same period of
1997. As a percentage of sales,  gross profit  decreased  from 13.2% in the year
1996 to 12.7% in 1997.  This  decrease was  attributable  to reduced  volumes in
certain  operations  and  competitive  market  pressure on product  pricing.  In
certain markets highly  competitive  pricing continues to have a negative impact
on normal gross profits making several of the Company's manufacturing operations
unprofitable for the year.

         Warehouse  and  Delivery  Expenses.  Warehouse  and  delivery  expenses
increased by approximately $0.6 million, or 3.5%, from $14.6 million in 1996, to
$15.2 million in the year 1997. As a percentage of sales, warehouse and delivery
expenses increased from 3.6% in 1996 to 3.7% in 1997.

         Selling,  General and  Administrative  Expenses.  Selling,  general and
administrative expenses increased by approximately $2.2 million, or 11.2% in the
1997 year,  from $19.9 million to $22.1  million.  As a percentage of net sales,
these  expenses  increased  from 4.9% to 5.4% in 1997  compared  to 1996.  These
expense  increases were  partially  attributable  to new Management  Information
System expenses and additional  personnel required due to the growth the Company
has  experienced  over the last several  years,  and for  management  transition
plans. The Company believes that the new Management Information System currently


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being  implemented will improve it's information  system and will be operational
so that the Year 2000 will not pose  significant  operational  problems  for the
Company's software systems.

         Operating  Income.  Operating income  decreased by  approximately  $4.0
million,  or 21.1% from $18.8 million in 1996 to $14.8 million in 1997,  because
of the higher  operating  expenses  at certain  manufacturing  operations.  As a
percentage of sales, operating income decreased from 4.7 % to 3.6% in 1997.

         Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased by approximately $71,000.
The Company's borrowing levels were about the same during 1997 compared to 1996,
but invested funds were lower.

         Net Income.  Net income  decreased by  approximately  $2.5 million from
$10.8 million in 1996 to $8.3 million in 1997.  This decrease is attributable to
the factors described above.



BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company's reportable segments are as follows:

         Laminating   -   Utilizes   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.

         Distribution  -  Distributes  primarily  pre-finished  wall and ceiling
panels,  particleboard,  hardboard, and vinyl siding, roofing products,  passage
doors, building hardware, insulation, and other products.

         Wood - Uses raw lumber  including solid oak, other hardwood  materials,
and laminated particleboard or plywood to produce cabinet door product lines.

         Other  -  Includes  aluminum  extrusion,   painting  and  distribution,
manufacture of adhesive products,  pleated shades,  plastic  thermoforming,  and
manufacturer of laminating equipment.

         The table below  presents  information  about the revenue and operating
income of those segments.  A reconciliation to consolidated  totals is presented
in footnote 13 of the Company's 1998 financial statements.

                                                       Year Ended
                                                       December 31
                                         1998             1997             1996
                                                  (dollars in thousands)
Sales
  Laminating                         $ 198,448        $ 201,203        $ 184,863
  Distribution                         171,700          144,881          157,531
  Wood                                  50,853           36,566           39,442
  Other                                 68,641           54,860           49,376

Operating Income
  Laminating                         $   8,289        $   7,582        $   6,226
  Distribution                           3,480            3,700            5,842
  Wood                                  (3,019)          (2,250)           1,609
  Other                                  4,590            2,299            2,722



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Year Ended December 31, 1998 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1997

Laminating Segment Discussion

         Net  sales  for  both  years  were  comparable,  with  the  1998  total
laminating segment sales lower than 1997 by 1.4%. In 1998, one operation in this
segment was closed resulting in approximately  $9.0 million less sales and a new
operation was added resulting in $4.7 million of new sales. In 1998, the Company
also moved one operation into a larger facility so that additional  products can
be offered in that market area.

         Operating income in the laminating  segment  increased 9.3% in 1998 and
as a percentage  of sales the increase was 0.4%.  The segment was able to reduce
material  costs  in  most  of  the  larger   operations  and  direct  labor  and
manufacturing  expenses  would  have been less  than 1997  except  for the costs
associated  with plant  closings and new start-ups.  Selling and  administrative
expenses were higher in 1998 in this segment because of additional personnel and
the costs associated with the implementation of information systems.

Distribution Segment Discussion

         Net  sales  in 1998  increased  by 18.5%  in the  distribution  segment
primarily   because  of  the  growth  in  both  the  Manufactured   Housing  and
Recreational  Vehicle  markets.  In addition,  the Company  introduced  some new
products for the distribution operations in 1998.

         The operating income  generated by the distribution  operations in 1998
did not reach the  levels of 1997,  primarily  because  of  increased  allocated
corporate  expenses  to this  segment  in  1998,  resulting  in a  reduction  of
approximately $1.6 million to operating income.

Wood Segment Discussion

         Net sales in the wood  segment  were  higher in 1998 by more than $14.2
million,  or 39.1%. In 1998 the Company  consolidated  the assets and sales of a
company  acquired  during the year into its  operation and this  increased  this
segment's sales  approximately $8.0 million.  The balance of the increased sales
was the result of new or expanded business.

         Certain  operations in this segment have gone from  profitable  results
two years ago to losses in both 1998 and 1997. In 1998, the consolidation of the
newly purchased  business  contributed to the losses because of moving expenses,
product  design  changes  required,  and overtime to meet  customer  demand.  In
addition,  new competitors have entered this segment causing significant pricing
pressures.  The operating  losses for the wood segment did show  improvement  in
1998 as  percentages  of sales,  and  management  has made changes in production
methods, pricing, and personnel to return these operations to profitability.

Other Segment Discussion

         Sales increased over $13.7 million,  or 25.1%, in this segment in 1998.
A  business  acquired  in the third  quarter of 1997 had a full year of sales in
1998  which  resulted  in $5.1  million  more  revenue  than in 1997.  The other
operations in this segment also  experienced  sales  increases  over 1997.  This
segment operates in several markets and continued  economic growth has benefited
the operations of this segment.

         The operating income in this business segment for 1998 increased almost
100% over 1997.  The  addition  of the  acquired  business  in late 1997 and the
increased sales in certain other operations,  while maintaining operating costs,
has provided the additional  operating income. A new start-up  operation in this
segment had  operating  losses for 1998 due to sales below  anticipated  levels,


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however,  new  personnel  and  equipment  have been added to this  operation  to
increase product capabilities to increase sales.


Year Ended December 31, 1997 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1996

Laminating Segment Discussion

         Net sales  increased  8.8% for the  laminating  segment  in 1997.  This
increase  over  1996  was  experienced  at  most  of  the  Company's  laminating
operations  because  of  increased   business  from  the  Recreational   Vehicle
manufacturers and other building products customers.

         The operating  income in the laminating  segment was higher by 21.8% in
1997 due to the increase in sales,  and  slightly  lower  labor,  material,  and
manufacturing  costs. Selling and administrative  expenses  attributable to this
segment increased only 0.16% as a percentage of sales.

Distribution Segment Discussion

         This segment  experienced a reduction of 8.0% in sales in 1997 compared
to 1996.  The  distribution  segment's  market  is  primarily  manufacturers  of
manufactured housing and recreational  vehicles.  Manufactured Housing shipments
were only 1.8%  higher in 1997 and sales of certain  products  supplied  to this
industry lost market share due to style  changes.  In the  Recreational  Vehicle
industry,  products which include a higher  percentage of materials  supplied by
our Company were less in demand than in 1996.

         The operating  income in the  distribution  segment  decreased 36.7% in
1997 because of the lower sales and slight increases in warehouse,  selling, and
administrative  expenses. This was caused by certain unusual competitive pricing
situations reducing margins and necessary increases in wages.

Wood Segment Discussion

         Net sales for the total segment  decreased  7.3% in 1997 from 1996 even
though certain operations experienced increased sales in the furniture and other
building  materials  markets.  . The cabinet door  operations  producing for the
Manufactured  Housing  and  Recreational  Vehicle  Industries,  had lower  sales
because of level  demand and due to highly  competitive  pricing,  quality,  and
delivery problems.

         In 1997, the wood segment had operating losses and in 1996 this segment
had operating  income of 4.1% of sales.  This change in operating income was due
to several  factors.  In 1997, a large  operation of the segment  moved into new
facilities with much more capacity at the same time their primary  customer base
decreased.  This  resulted in new and  existing  competition  pursuing a smaller
market for cabinet doors,  resulting in pricing situations  unprofitable for our
operations.  The lower sales and operating margins in 1997 were insufficient for
this segment to be profitable.

Other Segment Discussion

         Net sales in 1997 in this segment increased 11.1% over 1996. A business
acquired in August of 1997  provided 5% of the increase  and sales  increases in
the other operations in this business segment accounted for the balance.


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         Operating  income in this  segment was lower  $420,000,  or 1.4%,  as a
percentage  of sales.  Start-up  expenses  of a new  operation  and  competitive
pricing  situations  lowered  margins at another  operation,  accounting for the
decline.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

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

         The Company,  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 Company has an  unsecured  bank  revolving  credit  agreement  that
provides loan availability of $10,000,000 with maturity in the year 2000.

         Pursuant to the private placement and the Credit Agreement, the Company
is required to maintain  certain  financial  ratios,  all of which are currently
complied with.

         The Company believes that cash generated from operations and borrowings
under its credit  agreements  will be  sufficient  to fund its  working  capital
requirements   and  normal   recurring   capital   expenditures   as   currently
contemplated.  The changes in inventory and accounts receivable balances,  which
affect the Company's cash flows,  are part of normal  business cycles that cause
them to change periodically.



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 Company's  sales
and profits are generally highest in the second and third quarters.


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NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

         In  1998,  the  Company  adopted  Statement  of  Financial   Accounting
Standards (FASB) Statement No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise
and  Related  Information."  FASB No. 131  supersedes  FASB No.  14,  "Financial
Reporting for Segments of Business Enterprise," replacing the "industry segment"
approach with the "management"  approach. The management approach designates the
internal  organization that is used by management for making operating decisions
and assessing  performance as the source of the Company's  reportable  segments.
FASB No. 131 also requires  disclosures about products and services,  geographic
areas,  and major  customers.  The adoption of FASB No. 131 had no effect on the
results of operations or financial position of the Company.



YEAR 2000 ISSUE

         The Company began a new management  information  system  implementation
project in the first quarter of 1996, which when fully implemented,  will result
in the Company's information systems being Year 2000 compliant.  The project was
started  because  of the need to  upgrade  all  hardware  and  software  to meet
capacity  and  information  needs at present and for the  future.  The Year 2000
issue for internal  information systems would be resolved since the new hardware
and software is compliant when implemented.

         The  Company at present  has  successfully  implemented  this Year 2000
compliant  system in  accounting,  finance,  general  ledger,  and  distribution
operations.  Implementation  has also been  completed at two of six wood product
operations,  eight of ten laminating operations, and the shade and thermoforming
operations. The remaining laminating operations are scheduled to be completed in
the second quarter of 1999. The remaining  cabinet door and two other operations
are scheduled to be implemented in 1999 with anticipated completion in November.

         In  the  event  that  the   scheduled   implementations   get  delayed,
contingency  plans allow basic conversion of existing software to the new system
so it would be Year  2000  compliant  prior  to the year  2000 in all  remaining
areas.

         The Company has  developed a Year 2000 plan to address risk  assessment
in areas other than information technology.  The Plan Committee is examining all
automated  plant systems and external  parties with whom the Company  interacts.
This  assessment is scheduled to be completed by mid-year in 1999. The Company's
contingency   plans  for   external   party   compliance   are  to  replace  any
telecommunications  and other  equipment that cannot be made  compliant.  A risk
assessment of customers,  vendors, and service providers is underway and will be
on-going.  At present the assessment  shows that the ones  responding are either
compliant or would be compliant in a timely manner.

         The  total  cost  of  Year  2000  activities   cannot  be  specifically
determined  because  the  internal  information  system  project was planned for
management and operation purposes and Year 2000 compliance was a benefit of that
system.  The  expenditures  of  implementing  the new  information  hardware and
software  systems has been $2.87  million in 1996,  $1.93  million in 1997,  and
$1.42 million in 1998.  Approximately  $0.9 million will be expended during 1999
to complete the project by December,  1999.  The costs of assessment of external
party compliance is minimal and costs of replacement of  telecommunications  and
other equipment would be part of normal scheduled upgrades.


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SALE OF PROPERTY

         The Company sold a vacant  facility in the first quarter of 1999.  This
sale resulted in a one-time gain that will add $.06 per share to the earnings in
the first quarter of 1999.



INFLATION

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


                              SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

         Statements   that   do   not   address   historical   performance   are
"forward-looking  statements"  within  the  meaning  of the  Private  Securities
Litigation  reform  Act of 1995  and  are  based  on a  number  of  assumptions,
including but not limited to: (1) continued  domestic economic growth and demand
for the Company's products; (2) the Company's belief with respect to its capital
expenditures, seasonality and inflation; and (3) satisfactory identification and
completion  of Year 2000  software  and  hardware  revisions  by the Company and
entities with which it does business. Any developments  significantly  deviating
from these  assumptions  could cause actual  results to differ  materially  from
those forecast or implied in the aforementioned forward-looking statements.


ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

          None

ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

         The information required by this item is set forth in Item 14 (a) 1. on
page 22 of this report.




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

         None


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                                    PART III


ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY

         The  information  required  by this item is set forth in the  Company's
Proxy  Statement for the Annual  Meeting of  Shareholders  to be held on May 13,
1999,  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 Company's Proxy
Statement  for the Annual  Meeting of  Shareholders  to be held on May 13, 1999,
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 Company's Proxy
Statement  for the Annual  Meeting of  Shareholders  to be held on May 13, 1999,
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 Company's Proxy
Statement  for the Annual  Meeting of  Shareholders  to be held on May 13, 1999,
under  the  caption  "Certain   Transactions,"   which   information  is  hereby
incorporated herein by reference.



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                                     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, 1998 and 1997                            F-2

                  Statements of income-years ended
                    December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996                    F-3

                  Statements of shareholders' equity-
                   years ended December 31,
                   1998, 1997, 1996                                      F-4

                  Statements of cash flow-
                   years ended December 31,
                   1998, 1997, and 1996                                  F-5

                  Notes to the financial statements                      F-6-19

(a)  2.  FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

                  Independent auditor's report
                   on supplemental schedule & consent                    F-20

                  Schedule II - Valuation and qualifying
                                  accounts and reserves                  F-21


         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 45 and
46 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, 1998.


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SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the  requirements  of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange  Act of 1934,  the  Company has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on the date indicated.

                                          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
Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


         Signature                        Title                                            Date

   <S>                              <C>                                                 <C> 
   Mervin D. Lung                   Chairman of the Board, Chief                        March 25, 1999
         Mervin D. Lung                 Executive Officer and Director

  David D. Lung                     President, Chief Operating Officer                  March 25, 1999
         David D. Lung                  and Director

  Keith V. Kankel                   Vice President-Finance,                             March 25, 1999
         Keith V. Kankel               Principal Accounting Officer and Director

  Thomas G. Baer                    Vice President-Operations and Director              March 25, 1999
         Thomas G. Baer

  Harold E. Wyland                  Vice President-Sales and Director                   March 25, 1999
         Harold E. Wyland

  Clyde H. Keith                    Director                                            March 25, 1999
         Clyde H. Keith

  Merlin D. Knispel                 Director                                            March 25, 1999
         Merlin D. Knispel

  Dorothy M. Lung                   Director                                            March 25, 1999
         Dorothy M. Lung

  John H. McDermott                 Director                                            March 25, 1999
         John H. McDermott

  Robert C. Timmins                 Director                                            March 25, 1999
         Robert C. Timmins

</TABLE>


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                            PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT

                                DECEMBER 31, 1998


                                    CONTENTS

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT                                                1
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   Consolidated balance sheets                                              2
   Consolidated statements of income                                        3
   Consolidated statements of shareholders' equity                          4
   Consolidated statements of cash flows                                    5
   Notes to financial statements                                         6-19
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------



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                          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, 1998 and 1997,  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, 1998.  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  sup-
porting 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, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the  three-year  period
ended  December 31, 1998,  in  conformity  with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles.




                                             McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP




Elkhart, Indiana
January 29, 1999


<PAGE>


PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

<TABLE>

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997

<CAPTION>

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           1998               1997
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ASSETS

<S>                                                  <C>               <C>                
CURRENT ASSETS
   Cash and cash equivalents                         $       3,704,693 $         3,765,171
   Trade receivables                                        20,767,406          17,127,797
   Inventories                                              43,498,632          34,602,154
   Prepaid expenses                                            591,470             608,611
                                                    ---------------------------------------

              TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                          68,562,201          56,103,733

PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT, net                                 50,472,703          48,221,356

Intangible and OTHER ASSETS                                  8,719,759           7,862,419
                                                    ---------------------------------------

                                                     $     127,754,663 $       112,187,508
                                                    =======================================
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES
   Current maturities of long-term debt              $       3,985,963 $         1,138,517
   Accounts payable, trade                                  13,184,295          10,329,507
   Accrued liabilities                                       4,693,559           4,455,005
                                                    ---------------------------------------

              TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                     21,863,817          15,923,029
                                                    ---------------------------------------

LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities                     26,128,572          25,015,218
                                                    ---------------------------------------

DEFERRED COMPENSATION obligations                            1,781,491           1,416,002
                                                    ---------------------------------------

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES                                     1,674,000           1,107,000
                                                    ---------------------------------------

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 1998 5,843,966
      shares; 1997 5,895,766 shares                         22,117,481          21,896,822
   Retained earnings                                        54,189,302          46,829,437
                                                    ---------------------------------------
                                                            76,306,783          68,726,259
                                                    ---------------------------------------

                                                     $     127,754,663 $       112,187,508
                                                    =======================================




See Notes to Financial Statements.

</TABLE>

<PAGE>


PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

<TABLE>


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996

<CAPTION>

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                               1998               1997                1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<S>                                                      <C>               <C>                 <C>                
Net sales                                                $     453,518,573 $       410,566,851 $       403,510,956

Cost of goods sold                                             393,962,419         358,425,516         350,149,363
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------------

              GROSS PROFIT                                      59,556,154          52,141,335          53,361,593
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------------

Operating expenses:
   Warehouse and delivery                                       16,076,212          15,158,001          14,644,949
   Selling, general, and administrative                         26,796,204          22,144,623          19,909,274
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------------
                                                                42,872,416          37,302,624          34,554,223
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------------

              OPERATING INCOME                                  16,683,738          14,838,711          18,807,370

Interest expense, net                                            1,171,967           1,148,955           1,078,206
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------------

              INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (CREDITS)              15,511,771          13,689,756          17,729,164

Federal and state income taxes                                   6,204,700           5,395,800           6,929,000
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------------

              NET INCOME                                 $       9,307,071 $         8,293,956 $        10,800,164
                                                        ===========================================================

Basic earnings per common share                          $            1.58                1.40 $              1.81
                                                        ===========================================================

Dilutive earnings per common share                      $             1.57 $              1.39 $              1.80
                                                        ===========================================================




See Notes to Financial Statements.

</TABLE>

<PAGE>


PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

<TABLE>

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996

<CAPTION>

- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                                          Preferred        Common          Retained
                                                                            Stock          Stock           Earnings          Total
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<S>                                                                   <C>            <C>                <C>                <C>      
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                                        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 ($.16 per share)                                                              (952,805)       (952,805)
                                                                      --------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, December 31, 1996                                                                22,138,494      40,157,165      62,295,659
   Net income                                                                                              8,293,956       8,293,956
   Proceeds from the exercise of 1,500 stock options                                          16,125                          16,125
   Repurchase and retirement of 69,500 shares of common stock                              (257,797)       (678,203)       (936,000)
   Dividends on common stock ($.16 per share)                                                              (943,481)       (943,481)
                                                                      --------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, December 31, 1997                                                                21,896,822      46,829,437      68,726,259
   Net income                                                                                              9,307,071       9,307,071
   Proceeds from the exercise of 7,500 stock options                                          80,625                          80,625
   Issuance of 30,000 shares of common stock for stock award plan                            472,500                         472,500
   Repurchase and retirement of 89,300 shares of common stock                              (332,466)     (1,003,262)     (1,335,728)
   Dividends on common stock ($.16 per share)                                                              (943,944)       (943,944)
                                                                      --------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, December 31, 1998                                            $              $    22,117,481 $    54,189,302   $  76,306,783
                                                                      ==============================================================

See Notes to Financial Statements.

</TABLE>

<PAGE>

PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

<TABLE>


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996

<CAPTION>

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                                    1998              1997              1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                           <C>               <C>               <C>              
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING Activities
   Net income                                                 $       9,307,071 $       8,293,956 $      10,800,164
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
      cash provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                                   7,580,928         5,780,713         4,506,768
      Deferred income taxes                                             567,000          (243,000)         (111,000)
      Other                                                             397,673          (254,927)          488,557
      Change in assets and liabilities:
        Decrease (increase) in:
           Trade receivables                                         (2,876,930)       (1,024,045)        5,218,684
           Inventories                                               (8,278,080)        6,279,132        (3,880,354)
           Prepaid expenses                                              39,523          (204,174)           (5,738)
        Increase (decrease) in:
           Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                   3,144,893           (49,892)          954,657
           Income taxes payable                                        (397,579)          577,920
                                                              ------------------------------------------------------
              NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING
                  ACTIVITIES                                          9,484,499        19,155,683        17,971,738
                                                              ------------------------------------------------------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   Capital expenditures                                              (8,242,644)      (12,095,357)       (9,811,116)
   Investment in marketable securities                                                  4,400,000        (4,400,000)
   Acquisition of businesses, net of cash                            (2,581,490)       (6,797,316)
   Other                                                               (295,880)           60,344          (264,539)
                                                              ------------------------------------------------------
              NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING
                  ACTIVITIES                                        (11,120,014)      (14,432,329)      (14,475,655)
                                                              ------------------------------------------------------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   Borrowings under long-term debt agreements                         5,214,483
   Principal payments on long-term debt                              (1,253,683)       (1,136,309)         (917,503)
   Proceeds from exercise of common stock options                        80,625            16,125           545,474
   Repurchase of common stock                                        (1,335,728)         (936,000)       (1,479,476)
   Cash dividends paid                                                 (943,944)         (943,481)         (952,805)
   Other                                                               (186,716)
                                                              ------------------------------------------------------
              NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
                  FINANCING ACTIVITIES                                1,575,037        (2,999,665)       (2,804,310)
                                                              ------------------------------------------------------
              INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
                  CASH EQUIVALENTS                                      (60,478)        1,723,689           691,773

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning                                  3,765,171         2,041,482         1,349,709
                                                              ------------------------------------------------------

Cash and cash equivalents, ending                             $       3,704,693 $       3,765,171 $       2,041,482
                                                              ======================================================

See Notes to Financial Statements.

</TABLE>

<PAGE>




NOTE 1.   NATURE OF BUSINESS, USE OF ESTIMATES, RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, 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.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES:

The Company  purchases  significant  amounts of inventory  which are commodities
from a limited  number of  suppliers.  The  purchase  price of such items can be
volatile as it is subject to prevailing  market con- ditions,  both domestically
and  internationally.  The  Company's  purchases  of these  items  are  based on
supplier allocations.

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.,  Patrick  Door,  Inc.,  and  its  majority-owned  sub-  sidiary,   Patrick
Mouldings,  L.L.C. ("the Company").  All significant  intercompany  accounts and
transac- tions 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 in connection with its sweep account arrangements with its
bank to be cash equivalents.


<PAGE>



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
would record an expense for that  impairment.  Factors  considered by management
include current oper- ating 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 Com- pany only after receiving  authorization from the customer, and
revenue is recognized upon delivery.

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:

Following is  information  about the  computation of the earnings per share data
for the years ended Decem- ber 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                1998               1997              1996
                                                         --------------------------------------------------------
   <S>                                                   <C>                <C>                <C>              
   Numerator for basic and diluted
      earnings per share, net income                     $        9,307,071 $        8,293,956 $      10,800,164
                                                         ========================================================

   Denominator:
      Weighted average shares, denominator
        for basic earnings per share                              5,902,615          5,921,058         5,967,489

      Effect of dilutive potential common
        shares, employee stock options                               24,395             29,120            20,023
                                                         --------------------------------------------------------

           Denominator for diluted
               earnings per share                                 5,927,010          5,950,178         5,987,512
                                                         ========================================================

   Basic earnings per share                              $             1.58 $             1.40 $            1.81
                                                         ========================================================

   Diluted earnings per share                            $             1.57 $             1.39 $            1.80
                                                         ========================================================

</TABLE>

SEGMENT INFORMATION:

In 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial  Accounting Standards (FASB)
Statement No. 131,  "Disclosures  about  Segments of an  Enterprise  and Related
Information."  FASB No. 131  supersedes  FASB No. 14,  "Financial  Reporting for
Segments of a Business  Enterprise,"  replacing the "industry  segment" approach
with the "management"  approach. The management approach designates the internal
organization  that is used by  management  for making  operating  decisions  and
assessing  performance as the source of the Company's reportable segments.  FASB
No. 131 also requires disclosures about products and services, geographic areas,
and major  customers.  The adoption of FASB No. 131 had no effect on the results
of operations or financial position of the Company.


NOTE 2.    BALANCE SHEET DATA

TRADE RECEIVABLES:

Trade  receivables in the  accompanying  balance sheets at December 31, 1998 and
1997 are stated net of an allowance  for  doubtful  accounts of $125,000 in each
year.

INVENTORIES:
                                                    1998            1997
                                              ----------------------------------

   Raw materials                              $      26,676,674 $    19,710,068
   Work in process                                    1,278,367       1,170,054
   Finished goods                                     3,103,860       5,089,861
   Materials purchased for resale                    12,439,731       8,632,171
                                              ----------------------------------
                                              $      43,498,632 $    34,602,154
                                              ==================================

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

   Land and improvements                      $       3,645,568 $     3,352,851
   Buildings and improvements                        24,711,921      23,083,890
   Machinery and equipment                           49,911,446      45,857,694
   Transportation equipment                           2,780,895       2,883,395
   Leasehold improvements                             3,478,016       2,874,513
                                              ----------------------------------
                                                     84,527,846      78,052,343
   Less accumulated depreciation                     34,055,143      29,830,987
                                              ----------------------------------
                                              $      50,472,703 $    48,221,356
                                              ==================================

INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS:

   Goodwill, at amortized cost                $       5,152,022 $     5,597,062
   Cash value of life insurance                       2,231,879       1,867,880
   Other                                              1,335,858         397,477
                                              ----------------------------------
                                              $       8,719,759 $     7,862,419
                                              ==================================



<PAGE>



ACCRUED LIABILITIES:
                                                      1998            1997
                                              ---------------------------------

   Payroll and related expenses               $      2,127,462 $     1,937,149
   Property taxes                                      919,908         907,678
   Other                                             1,646,189       1,610,178
                                              ---------------------------------
                                              $      4,693,559 $     4,455,005
                                              =================================


NOTE 3.     PLEDGED ASSETS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt at December 31, 1998 and 1997 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                   1998              1997
                                                                            -------------------------------------

   <S>                                                                      <C>                <C>              
   Senior Notes, insurance company                                          $       18,000,000 $      18,000,000
   Indiana Development Finance Authority Bonds                                       2,400,000         2,700,000
   State of Oregon Economic Development Revenue Bonds                                4,400,000         4,800,000
   State of North Carolina Economic Development Revenue Bonds
      Bonds                                                                          5,000,000
   Other                                                                               314,535           653,735
                                                                            -------------------------------------
                                                                                    30,114,535        26,153,735
   Less current maturities                                                           3,985,963         1,138,517
                                                                            -------------------------------------
                                                                            $       26,128,572 $      25,015,218
                                                                            =====================================

</TABLE>

The senior notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.82% and are  unsecured.  The
annual principal install- ments 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 (4% at December  31,  1998).
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 (4.2%
at December 31,  1998).  The final  install-  ment is due December 1, 2009.  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 North Carolina  Economic  Development  Revenue Bonds are payable in
annual  installments of $400,000 plus quarterly  interest payments at a variable
tax  exempt  bond rate (3.2% at  December  31,  1998)  with the first  principal
payment due August 1, 1999.  Annual  payments of $500,000 are due in each of the
last  two  years  with a final  payment  due  August  1,  2010.  The  bonds  are
collateralized  by real estate and equipment  purchased  with the bond funds and
are backed by a bank standby letter of credit.


<PAGE>



The Company has an unsecured  revolving credit agreement which allows borrowings
up to $10,000,000 or a borrowing base defined in the agreement and which expires
on February 2, 2000.  Interest on this note is at either prime or the Eurodollar
rate plus 1% to  1.25%.  The  Company  pays .25% of the  unused  portion  of the
revolving line. 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.

Aggregate  maturities of long-term  debt for the years ending  December 31, 2000
through 2003 and there- after are as follows: 2000 $3,671,428;  2001 $3,671,428;
2002 $3,671,428; 2003 $3,671,428; and there- after $11,442,860.

In addition, the Company is contingently liable for standby letters of credit of
$9,375,000 to meet credit policies of certain suppliers.

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,  1998,  1997,  and 1996 was
approximately $1,640,000, $1,720,000, and $1,670,000 respectively.


NOTE 4.     EQUITY TRANSACTIONS

STOCK OPTIONS EXERCISED:

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.

SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN:

On February 29, 1996,  the  Company's  Board of Directors  adopted a shareholder
rights agreement, granting certain new rights to holders of the Company's common
stock. Under the agreement, one right was granted for each share of common stock
held as of March  20,  1996,  and one  right  will be  granted  for  each  share
subsequently  issued.  Each right entitles the holder, in an unfriendly takeover
situation,  and after paying the exercise  price  (currently  $30),  to purchase
Patrick  common  stock  having a market  value  equal to two times the  exercise
price. Also, if the Company is merged into another corporation, or if 50 percent
or more of the Company's assets are sold, then  rightholders are entitled,  upon
payment  of  the  exercise   price,  to  buy  common  shares  of  the  acquiring
corporation's common stock having a then current market value equal to two times
the exercise price. In either  situation,  these rights are not available to the
acquiring party.  However,  these exercise features will not be activated if the
acquiring party makes an offer to acquire the Company's  outstanding shares at a
price  which is  judged  by the  Board of  Directors  to be fair to all  Patrick
shareholders.  The rights may be redeemed by the Company under  certain  circum-
stances at the rate of $.01 per right. The rights will expire on March 20, 2006.
The Company has author- ized 100,000 shares of preferred stock, Series A, no par
value, in connection with this plan, none of which have been issued.

REPURCHASE OF COMMON STOCK:

The Company's Board of Directors from time to time has authorized the repurchase
of  shares  of the  Company's  common  stock,  in the  open  market  or  through
negotiated  transactions,  at such times and at such  prices as  management  may
decide.


NOTE 5.     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,  1998 under the leases
mentioned  above  is ap-  proximately  $8,319,000,  which  is due  approximately
$2,877,000 in 1999,  $2,063,000 in 2000,  $1,415,000 in 2001,  $905,000 in 2002,
$475,000 in 2003, and $584,000 thereafter.

The total rent expense  included in the statements of income for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996 is approximately $3,900,000,  $3,400,000,  and
$3,400,000 respectively, of which approximately $1,300,000 each year was paid to
the chairman/major shareholder.


NOTE 6.     MAJOR CUSTOMERS

Net sales for the year ended  December 31, 1998 included sales to two customers,
each of which  accounted  for 10% or more of the total net sales of the  Company
for the year. The percentage of sales for these customers was 12.1% and 11.3%.

Net  sales  for the  year  ended  December  31,  1997  included  sales  to three
customers, each of which accounted for 10% or more of the total net sales of the
Company for the year.  The  percentage  of sales for these  customers was 13.3%,
10.9%, and 10.0%.

Net sales for the year ended  December 31, 1996 included sales to two customers,
each of which  accounted  for 10% or more of the total net sales of the  Company
for the year. The percentage of sales for these customers was 11.2% and 10.6%.

The  balances  due from these  customers  at December 31, 1998 and 1997 were not
significant to the total trade receivables balance.


<PAGE>




NOTE 7.     INCOME TAX MATTERS

Federal and state income taxes for the years ended December 31, 1998,  1997, and
1996, all of which are domestic, consist of the following:

                                  1998             1997              1996
                         ---------------------------------------------------
   Current:
      Federal            $     4,704,700 $       4,987,400 $      6,016,000
      State                      933,000           651,400        1,024,000
   Deferred                      567,000          (243,000)        (111,000)
                         ---------------------------------------------------
                         $     6,204,700 $       5,395,800 $      6,929,000
                         ===================================================

The provisions for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and
1996 are different from the amounts that would otherwise be computed by applying
a graduated  federal  statutory  rate of 35% to income before  income  taxes.  A
reconciliation of the differences is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                            1998               1997              1996
                                     --------------------------------------------------------

<S>                                  <C>                <C>                <C>              
   Rate applied to pretax income     $        5,430,000 $        4,791,400 $       6,197,000
   State taxes, net of federal
      tax benefit                               706,000            558,400           701,000
   Other                                         68,700             46,000            31,000
                                     --------------------------------------------------------
                                     $        6,204,700 $        5,395,800 $       6,929,000
                                     ========================================================

</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, 1998
and 1997 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                   1998              1997
                                                                            -------------------------------------
   <S>                                                                      <C>                <C>              
   Gross deferred tax liability,
      accelerated depreciation                                              $      (3,482,000) $     (2,762,000)
                                                                            -------------------------------------
   Gross deferred tax assets:
      Trade receivables allowance                                                       48,000            48,000
      Inventory capitalization                                                         323,000           285,000
      Accrued expenses                                                                 662,000           619,000
      Deferred compensation                                                            686,000           545,000
      Unvested stock awards                                                             54,000           120,000
      Other                                                                             35,000            38,000
                                                                            -------------------------------------
                                                                                     1,808,000         1,655,000
                                                                            -------------------------------------
        Net deferred tax liabilities                                        $      (1,674,000) $     (1,107,000)
                                                                            =====================================

</TABLE>


<PAGE>




NOTE 8.     SELF-INSURED PLANS

The Company has a self-insured  health plan for its employees  under which there
is both a  participant  stop  loss and an  aggregate  stop  loss  based on total
participants.  The total annual aggregate liability was approximately $2,700,000
at December 31, 1998.  The excess loss  portion of the  employees'  coverage has
been insured with a commercial carrier.

The Company is partially self insured for its workers'  compensation  liability.
The Company is respon-  sible for a per  occurrence  limit  amount not to exceed
approximately  $1,400,000 in aggregate annually.  The excess loss portion of the
employees' coverage has been insured with a commercial carrier.

The Company has accrued an estimated  liability  for these  benefits  based upon
claims incurred.


NOTE 9.     COMPENSATION PLANS

DEFERRED COMPENSATION OBLIGATIONS:

The Company has deferred compensation agreements with certain key employees. The
agreements  pro-  vide  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   $2,200,000,
$1,980,000, and $2,196,000 for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996
respectively.

PROFIT-SHARING PLAN:

The Company has a qualified profit-sharing plan, more commonly known as a 401(k)
plan, for substan- tially 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,  pro- vides for a
discretionary contribution annually as determined by the Board of Directors. The
amounts of  contributions  for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996
were 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 included in computing  diluted
earnings per common share as shown on the consolidated statements of income.


<PAGE>



Following is a summary of  transactions  of granted  shares under option for the
years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                 1998                           1997
                                                     -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                      WEIGHTED                        Weighted
                                                                      AVERAGE                         Average
                                                                      EXERCISE                        Exercise
                                                        SHARES         PRICE            Shares         Price
                                                     -------------------------------------------------------------

   <S>                                                    <C>           <C>               <C>           <C>   
   Outstanding, beginning of year                         96,000        $10.75            98,000        $10.75
      Canceled during the year                                -          10.75              (500)        10.75
      Exercised during the year                           (7,500)        10.75            (1,500)        10.75
                                                     -------------------------------------------------------------
   Outstanding, end of year                               88,500        $10.75            96,000        $10.75
                                                     =============================================================

   Eligible, end of year for exercise                     88,500        $10.75            68,750        $10.75
                                                     =============================================================

</TABLE>

A further  summary  about fixed options  outstanding  at December 31, 1998 is as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                Options Outstanding                     Options Exercisable
                                   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     Weighted
                                                      Average        Weighted                        Weighted
                                                     Remaining        Average                         Average
                                       Number       Contractual      Exercise         Number         Exercise
                                    Outstanding        Life            Price        Exercisable        Price
                                   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   <S>                                  <C>              <C>           <C>              <C>            <C>   
   Exercise price of $10.75             88,500           1.25          $10.75           88,500         $10.75
                                   ===============================================================================
</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 at the date of grant.  FASB  Statement No. 123 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 after the effective  date of the standard.  No options were
granted  after  that date  and,  therefore,  there  are no pro forma net  income
effects reported.

STOCK AWARD PLAN:

The Company has  adopted a stock award plan for the five  existing  non-employee
directors.  Grants  awarded  during  May 1998 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.


<PAGE>




NOTE 10.    BUSINESS COMBINATION

In August 1997, the Company purchased  substantially all of the assets of United
Shade, Inc., a manufac- turer of window shades and blinds. The total acquisition
cost was  $5,810,400.  The  excess of the total  acquisition  cost over the fair
value of the net assets  acquired of $2,760,000 is being  amortized over fifteen
years by the straight-line  method.  The acquisition has been accounted for as a
purchase  and results of  operations  of United  Shade,  Inc.  since the date of
acquisition are included in the consolidated financial statements.

In April 1998, the Company  acquired for cash all of the assets and  liabilities
of Woodtek,  L.L.C., a manufacturer of wood products. The total acquisition cost
was  $2,581,490.  The  acquisition  has been accounted for as a purchase and the
results of  operations  of Woodtek,  L.L.C.  since the date of  acquisition  are
included in the consolidated financial statements.

Summarized pro forma financial information for the years ended December 31, 1998
and 1997 as though the two acquisitions had occurred as of January 1, 1997 is as
follows:

                                         1998              1997
                                  -------------------------------------

   Net sales                      $      456,281,052 $     423,513,123
   Net income                              9,340,957         8,461,784
   Earnings per share                           1.58              1.43


NOTE 11.    CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

Supplemental  information relative to the statements of cash flows for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                1998               1997              1996
                                                         --------------------------------------------------------
   <S>                                                   <C>                <C>                <C>              
   Supplemental disclosures of cash flows information:
      Cash payments for:
        Interest                                         $        1,621,879 $        1,720,934 $       1,583,112
                                                         ========================================================

        Income taxes                                     $        6,359,279 $        5,360,319 $       7,379,844
                                                         ========================================================

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

      Business acquisitions:
        Cash purchase price                              $        2,581,490 $        6,797,316 $
                                                         ========================================================

        Working capital acquired                         $        1,081,490 $        2,455,644 $
        Fair value of long-lived assets acquired                  1,500,000          4,341,672
                                                         --------------------------------------------------------
                                                         $        2,581,490 $        6,797,316 $
                                                         ========================================================

</TABLE>

The  changes in assets and  liabilities  in  arriving  at net cash  provided  by
operating activities are net of amounts related to acquisitions.


NOTE 12.    UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Presented below is certain selected unaudited  quarterly  financial  information
for the years ended Decem- ber 31, 1998 and 1997 (dollars in  thousands,  except
per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                          Quarter Ended
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     March 31,         June 30,      September 30,     December 31,
                                                                 1998
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------

   <S>                            <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>             
   Net sales                      $        104,987 $        117,731 $        119,070 $        111,730
   Gross profit                             13,253           15,463           15,894           14,946
   Net income                                1,811            2,497            2,724            2,275
   Earnings per common share                  0.31             0.42             0.46             0.39
   Weighted average common
      shares outstanding                 5,896,472        5,915,206        5,925,865        5,872,923

                                                                 1997
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------

   Net sales                      $         96,936 $        106,600 $        105,126 $        101,905
   Gross profit                             11,957           13,328           13,379           13,477
   Net income                                2,086            2,242            2,074            1,892
   Earnings per common share                  0.35             0.38             0.35             0.32
   Weighted average common
      shares outstanding                 5,964,594        5,929,140        5,895,766        5,895,766

</TABLE>

NOTE 13.    SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company has determined that its reportable segments are those that are based
on the Company's method of internal reporting,  which segregates its business by
product category and production/  distribution process. The Company's reportable
segments are as follows:

   Laminating -- Utilizes 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.


<PAGE>



   Distribution -- Distributes  primarily  pre-finished wall and ceiling panels,
   particleboard,  hardboard, and vinyl siding, roofing products, passage doors,
   building hardware, insulation, and other products.

   Wood -- Uses  raw  lumber  including  solid  oak as  well as  other  hardwood
   materials  or  laminated  particleboard  or plywood to produce  cabinet  door
   product lines.

   Other -- Includes aluminum extruding, painting and distributing divisions, an
   adhesive  division,  a  pleated  shade  division,  a  plastic   thermoforming
   division, and a machine manufacturing division.

The  accounting  policies of the  segments  are the same as those  described  in
"Significant  Accounting  Poli- cies," except as described  below.  Segment data
includes  intersegment  revenues, as well as a charge allo- cating a majority of
the corporate  costs to each of its operating  segments.  Assets are  identified
with the segments with the exception of cash,  trade  receivables,  and land and
buildings,  which are  identified  with the  corporate  division.  The corporate
division  charges rents to the segment for use of the land and  buildings  based
upon market rates. The Company  accounts for intersegment  sales as if the sales
were to third  parties,  that is, at current  market  prices.  The Company  also
records income from purchase incentive agreements as corporate division revenue.
The Company evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to
them based on a variety of indicators  including  revenues,  cost of goods sold,
earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), and total identifiable assets.

The table below  presents  information  about the net income  (loss) and segment
assets used by the chief operating  decision makers of the Company as of and for
the years ended  December 31, 1998,  1997,  and 1996.  Segment  information  for
earlier years has been  presented to conform with the  requirements  of FASB No.
131 (dollars in thousands).

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                               Laminating      Distribution         Wood            Other             Total
                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    1998
                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   <S>                      <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>              
   Sales                    $        190,204 $        171,700 $         45,019 $         45,717 $         452,640
   Sales, intersegment                 8,244                             5,834           22,924            37,002
                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total sales                    198,448          171,700           50,853           68,641           489,642

   Cost of goods sold                174,673          156,303           49,061           57,020           437,057

   EBIT                                8,289            3,480          (3,019)            4,590            13,340

   Identifiable assets                32,181           14,480           10,965           11,960            69,586

   Depreciation                        1,982              367            1,349            1,254             4,952

</TABLE>


<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                               Laminating      Distribution         Wood            Other             Total
                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    1997
                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   <S>                      <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>              
   Sales                    $        193,399 $        144,870 $         34,936 $         36,512 $         409,717
   Sales, intersegment                 7,804               11            1,630           18,348            27,793
                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total sales                    201,203          144,881           36,566           54,860           437,510

   Cost of goods sold                179,297          131,185           34,831           47,125           392,438

   EBIT                                7,582            3,700          (2,250)            2,299            11,331

   Identifiable assets                28,044           10,390            9,774           12,408            60,616

   Depreciation                        1,560              272            1,071              917             3,820

                                                                    1996
                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Sales                    $        176,655 $        157,528 $         37,914 $         30,411 $         402,508
   Sales, intersegment                 8,208                3            1,528           18,965            28,704
                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total sales                    184,863          157,531           39,442           49,376           431,212

   Cost of goods sold                165,728          142,401           33,853           41,626           383,608

   EBIT                                6,226            5,842            1,609            2,722            16,399

   Identifiable assets                29,703           11,637            9,430            8,977            59,747

   Depreciation                        1,240              257              918              932             3,347

</TABLE>

A  reconciliation  of  total  segment  sales,  cost of goods  sold,  and EBIT to
consolidated  sales,  cost  of  goods  sold,  and  segment  information  to  the
consolidated  financial  statements  as of and for the years ended  December 31,
1998, 1997, and 1996 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                1998               1997              1996
                                                         --------------------------------------------------------
   <S>                                                   <C>                <C>                <C>              
   Sales:
      Total sales for reportable segments                $          489,642 $          437,510 $         431,212
      Elimination of intersegment revenue                          (36,123)           (26,943)          (27,701)
                                                         --------------------------------------------------------
        Consolidated sales                               $          453,519 $          410,567 $         403,511
                                                         ========================================================

</TABLE>


<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                1998               1997              1996
                                                         --------------------------------------------------------
   <S>                                                   <C>                <C>                <C>              
   Cost of goods sold:
      Total cost of goods sold for reportable
        segments                                         $          437,057 $          392,438 $         383,608
      Elimination of intersegment cost of goods
           sold                                                    (36,123)           (26,943)          (27,701)
      Consolidation reclassifications                               (2,858)            (2,795)           (2,937)
      Corporate incentive agreements                                (3,740)            (3,484)           (2,246)
      Other                                                           (373)              (790)             (575)
                                                         --------------------------------------------------------
           Consolidated cost of goods sold               $          393,963 $          358,426 $         350,149
                                                         ========================================================

   Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT):
      EBIT for reportable segments                       $           13,340 $           11,331 $          16,399
      Corporate incentive agreements                                  3,740              3,484             2,246
      Consolidation reclassifications                                 (173)              (142)               145
      Other                                                           (223)                166                17
                                                         --------------------------------------------------------
           Consolidated EBIT                             $           16,684 $           14,839 $          18,807
                                                         ========================================================

   Consolidated assets:
      Identifiable assets for reportable segments        $R          69,586 $%          60,616 $          59,747
      Corporate property and equipment                               24,541             22,268            19,355
      Current assets not allocated to segments                       25,063             21,502            22,044
      Intangible and other assets not allocated
        to segments                                                   8,720              7,862             5,460
      Consolidation eliminations                                      (155)               (60)
                                                         --------------------------------------------------------
           Consolidated assets                           $          127,755 $          112,188 $         106,606
                                                         ========================================================

   Depreciation and amortization:
      Depreciation for reportable segments               $            4,952 $            3,820 $           3,347
      Corporate depreciation and amortization                         2,629              1,961             1,160
                                                         --------------------------------------------------------
           Consolidated depreciation                     $            7,581 $            5,781 $           4,507
                                                         ========================================================

</TABLE>

<PAGE>

                      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, 1998. 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 29,  1999,  with respect to the  consolidated  financial
statements and schedule of Patrick Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaires included in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.




                                        McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP



Elkhart, Indiana
March 30, 1999


<PAGE>

Patrick Industries, Inc.
And Subsidiaries

<TABLE>

Schedule II

<CAPTION>

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves
December 31, 1996, 1997, and 1998
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                           Balance At                            Deductions         Balance At
                                           Beginning          Charged To            From              Close
                                           Of Period          Operations          Reserves          Of Period
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Allowance  for  doubtful  accounts - deducted  from  trade  receivables,  in the
   balance sheets:
   <S>                                 <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>               
   1996                                $          100,000 $           42,307 $           62,307 $           80,000
                                       ============================================================================

   1997                                $           80,000 $          168,514 $          123,515 $          125,000
                                       ============================================================================

   1998                                $          125,000 $          235,000 $          235,000 $          125,000
                                       ============================================================================


</TABLE>

<PAGE>



                                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) ...........

<PAGE>


Exhibit Number                           Exhibits

         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 dellivery expenses, selling, general, and administrative expenses,
operating income,  and net income were computed dividing the respective  amounts
by net sales for the period indicated.



<TABLE> <S> <C>


<ARTICLE>                     5
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                              DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-END>                                   DEC-31-1998
<CASH>                                           3,704,693
<SECURITIES>                                             0
<RECEIVABLES>                                   20,892,406
<ALLOWANCES>                                      (125,000)
<INVENTORY>                                     43,498,632
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