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<TABLE> <S> <C>
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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2000 and condensed consolidated
statement of income for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000771790
<NAME> Steel Technologies Inc.
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