INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS INC
8-K, 1997-12-02
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

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

       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVEMBER 10, 1997

                            INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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            TEXAS                                  1-9580                             76-0289495
(State of other jurisdiction of            (Commission File Number)       (IRS Employer Identification No.)
        incorporation)              
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                     7135 ARDMORE HOUSTON, TEXAS         77054
              (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

        Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 747-1025

         ______________________________________________________________
         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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ITEM 2.    ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS

           (a)   ACQUISITION OF BOLT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

           Effective November 1, 1997, Industrial Holdings, Inc., a Texas
corporation (the "Company") acquired all the capital stock of Bolt Manufacturing
Co., Inc. doing business as WALKER BOLT Manufacturing Company ("WALKER"), a
Texas corporation, pursuant to the terms of a stock purchase agreement by and
among the Company and Ralph Walker, Jr. and David Introligator (the
"Shareholders"), the sole shareholders of WALKER.

           WALKER manufactures specialty fasteners (which include bolts, screws,
nuts and washers), to order, in small quantities for quick delivery. Its
customers are primarily distributors which sell to refineries, chemical plants,
pulp mills and others in the United States and Canada.

           The purchase price (the "Purchase Price") of the capital stock was $5
million cash, plus the repayment at closing of $1 million in notes payable by
WALKER to the Shareholders (the "Shareholder Notes"), plus the assumption of
liabilities. The purchase price was determined through arm's-length negotiations
between the Company and the Shareholders which had no pre-existing relationship
with the Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers or associates
outside the normal course of business. The purchase price was financed as
described below.

           In connection with the acquisition of WALKER, the Company entered
into with Heller Financial, Inc. ("Heller") an $8 million term note at LIBOR
(currently 5.63%) plus 2.5%, payable in installments of principal plus interest
over six years (the "Heller Note"). The Heller Note is secured by certain
machinery and equipment of the Company. Proceeds of $2.1 million from the Heller
Note were used to retire existing term notes payable to Comerica Bank - Texas
("Comerica"). The remaining proceeds, or $5.9 million, were used to finance a
portion of the purchase price of WALKER and repay the Shareholder Notes. The
remainder of the purchase price was financed through an increase in the
Company's existing Line of Credit Facility and Demand Note ("Demand Note") with
Comerica.

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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

        (a)   Financial Statements for Acquired Companies

              Independent Auditors' Report
              Balance Sheets at September 30, 1997 (unaudited) and December 31,
                    1996 and 1995
              Statements of Earnings for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
                    1997 and 1996 (unaudited) and Years Ended December 31,
                    1996 and 1995
              Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Nine Months Ended
                    September 30, 1997 (unaudited) and the Years Ended
                    December 31, 1996 and 1995
              Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September
                    30, 1997 and 1996 (unaudited) and Years Ended December
                    31, 1996 and 1995
              Notes to Financial Statements

        (b)   Pro Forma Financial Information

              Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
              Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at
                    September 30, 1997 (Unaudited)
              Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at
                    September 30, 1997
              Pro  Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the
                    Nine Months ended September 30, 1997 (Unaudited)
              Pro  Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the
                    Year Ended December 31, 1996 (Unaudited)
              Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operation

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                                    EXHIBITS

                                                                            PAGE
                                                                            ----
 2.1   Purchase Agreement by and among Industrial Holdings,
       Inc. (the "Company") and Bolt Manufacturing Co., Inc.                Ex-1

 7.1   Financial Statements of Bolt Manufacturing Co., Inc.                 F-1

 7.2   Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements                F-12
                
10.1   Promissory Note by and Among Industrial Holdings, Inc., American  
       Rivet Company, Inc., LSS-Lone Star-Houston, Inc., Bolt  
       Manufacturing Co., Inc. and Heller Financial, Inc.                   Ex-4

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                                   SIGNATURES

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

                                           INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC.

                                           By: /s/ CHRISTINE A. SMITH
                                                   CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Date: December 1, 1997

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                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 2.1    Purchase Agreement by and among Industrial Holdings, Inc. (the
        "Company") and Bolt Manufacturing Co., Inc.

 7.1    Financial Statements of Bolt Manufacturing Co., Inc.

 7.2    Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

10.1    Promissory Note by and Among Industrial Holdings, Inc., American
        Rivet Company, Inc. ("American"), LSS-Lone Star-Houston, Inc.
        ("Lone Star"), Bolt Manufacturing Co., Inc. and Heller Financial, Inc.


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                                   EXHIBIT 2.1

                            STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

        THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated as of November 1, 1997, by and among
INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC., a Texas corporation (the "Purchaser"), and RALPH
WALKER, JR. ("Walker"), a resident of Houston, Harris County, Texas, and M.
DAVID INTROLIGATOR ("Introligator"), a resident of Houston, Harris County,
Texas, being the shareholders (Walker and Introligator are herein collectively
referred to as the "Shareholders"), of BOLT MANUFACTURING CO., INC., a Texas
corporation doing business as WALKER BOLT MANUFACTURING CO. (the "Company").

                              W I T N E S S E T H:

        WHEREAS, the Shareholders are the owners of one hundred (100%) percent
of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company, such
shares being of the class and par value as set forth in TABLE I, and the
Shareholders desire to sell all of such shares to the Purchaser (all of such
shares of capital stock to be sold hereunder herein collectively referred to as
the "Shares"), and the Purchaser desires to purchase the Shares, all upon the
terms and conditions set forth herein; and

        WHEREAS, this Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions to which the
parties have agreed and further contemplates the execution and delivery of
certain collateral agreements and the consummation of certain related
transactions hereinafter described;

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants of
the parties, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the
parties agree as follows:

        1. SALE AND PURCHASE OF THE SHARES. Each of the Shareholders agrees,
subject to the conditions to the Shareholder's obligations herein set forth, to
sell, assign and convey to the Purchaser on the Effective Date (as hereinafter
defined), free and clear of all security interests, pledges, liens, charges and
encumbrances, the number of Shares set opposite the name of such Shareholder in
TABLE I, and to transfer and deliver to the Purchaser the certificates
evidencing such Shares, duly endorsed in blank or accompanied by stock powers
duly executed in blank. The Purchaser agrees, subject to the conditions to its
obligations herein set forth, to purchase and accept the Shares for the
consideration set forth in Section 2(a) hereof.

        2. PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT; RELATED MATTERS.

        2.1 The total purchase price (the "Purchase Price") for the Shares shall
be as follows:

        (a) The sum of FOUR MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
        SIXTY-FOUR AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($4,709,564.00), payable by the Purchaser
        to the Share holders at the Closing on the Closing Date by cashiers
        checks as follows:

                SHAREHOLDER                                  AMOUNT
                -----------                                  ------
                Walker                                     $1,883,825
                Introligator                               $2,825,738
                                                           ----------
                Total                                      $4,709,563


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        (b) The sum of ONE MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00), payable
        by the Purchaser to the Shareholders in the form of cashiers checks at
        the Closing on the Closing Date, in full and final satisfaction of the
        following described promissory notes representing sums owing by the
        Company to the Shareholders and set forth on the Interim Balance Sheet
        (as defined below) (the "Shareholder Notes"), it being understood that
        any sums remaining owing on any Shareholder Notes after application of
        the $1,000,000.00 provided for in this Section 1(b) shall be
        automatically forgiven and fully discharged, and further that the UCC-1
        financing statements on file with the Texas Secretary of State by the
        Company in favor of the Shareholders pertaining to the Shareholder Notes
        shall be terminated at Closing:

               (i) promissory note dated June 11, 1997 in the original principal
               sum of $400,000.00 executed by the Company and payable to the
               order of Walker; which note has an outstanding balance as of the
               date hereof equal to $400,000.00; and

               (ii) promissory note dated June 11, 1997 in the original
               principal sum of $600,000.00 executed by the Company and payable
               to the order of D. I. Financial; which note has an outstanding
               balance as of the date hereof equal to $600,000.00.

        (c) The sum of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE
        AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($356,761.00), which sum shall be reduced by accrued
        compensation of $200,000.00 to be paid to those employees of the Company
        in the amounts set forth on SCHEDULE 2.1(C) hereto as a discretionary
        bonus for past services rendered to the Company, with the balance of
        $156,761.00 of undistributed earnings and profits being payable to the
        Shareholders at the Closing on the Closing Date in the form of cashiers
        checks as follows:

               SHAREHOLDER                                 AMOUNT
               -----------                                 ------
               Walker                                     $ 62,704
               Introligator                                 94,057
                                                          --------
               Total                                      $156,761

        Funds necessary to accomplish the payments described in this subsection
        (c) shall be placed in the Company by the Purchaser at the Closing on
        the Closing Date, and Purchaser shall cause the Company to issue checks
        in the amounts and to the parties described herein above.

        (d) The sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS
        ($118,050), payable by the Purchaser to the Shareholders in the form of
        a cashier's check at the Closing on the Closing Date, such sum being
        equal to the estimated additional tax liability to be owing by the
        Company as a result of built-in gains tax created by the filing of a
        Section 338(h)(10) election (the "Election") with the Internal Revenue
        Service (the "IRS") in connection with the transaction contemplated by
        this Agreement to be paid to the Shareholders as follows:

               SHAREHOLDER                                 AMOUNT
               -----------                                 ------
               Walker                                     $ 47,220
               Introligator                                 70,830
                                                          --------
               Total                                      $118,050

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        Shareholders hereby covenant and agree with Purchaser that (i) the
Shareholders shall file the short period federal corporation income tax return
for the Company for the period January 1, 1997 through October 31, 1997 (the
"Short Period Tax Return"), (ii) the Shareholders shall pay the above built-in
gains tax with the filing of the Short Period Tax Return, and (iii) the
Shareholders shall cause a copy of the Short Period Tax Return, as filed, to be
delivered to Purchaser on or about the date of its filing with the IRS.
Purchaser shall provide the Shareholders with any and all information necessary
in order that the Shareholders are able to comply with their covenant to file
the aforementioned tax return. Purchaser hereby covenants with Shareholders to
timely pay any State of Texas franchise tax liability incurred as a result of
the Election.

        2.2 ALLOCATION OF PURCHASE PRICE. ONE THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($1,000.00)
        DOLLARS of the amount of the Purchase Price set forth in Section 2.1 is
        hereby allocated to the covenant against competition of the Shareholders
        set forth in Section 5(c) hereof. The Purchaser and Shareholders agree
        to reflect the foregoing allocation in their respective income tax
        returns; further Purchaser and Shareholders shall jointly file IRS Form
        8023 (attached hereto as SCHEDULE 2.2) with the Internal Revenue Service
        on or before the 15th day of the ninth (9th) month after the Effective
        Date.

        2.3 FURTHER ASSURANCES. Each of the Shareholders hereby agrees to
        execute and deliver from time to time at the request of the Purchaser
        and without further consideration, subject to approval by Shareholders'
        counsel, such additional instruments of conveyance and transfer and to
        take such other action as the Purchaser may reasonably require more
        effectively to convey, assign, transfer and deliver the Shares to the
        Purchaser.

        3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SHAREHOLDERS. The Shareholders,
jointly and severally, represent and warrant to and agree with the Purchaser
that:

        (a) ORGANIZATION AND STANDING OF THE COMPANY. The Company is a
        corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under
        the laws of the State of Texas. The Company has full corporate power and
        authority to conduct its business as it is now being conducted and is
        not qualified to do business as a foreign corporation in any other
        jurisdiction. Attached hereto as SCHEDULE 3(A) are true, correct and
        complete copies of the Company's Articles of Incorporation (duly
        certified by the Secretary of State of the State of Texas) and By-Laws
        (certified by the Secretary of the Company) as in effect on the date
        hereof.

        (b) SUBSIDIARIES. The Company has no subsidiaries. Further, the Company
        does not own, directly or indirectly, any of the outstanding capital
        stock or securities convertible into capital stock of any other
        corporation, or own, directly or indirectly, any participating interest
        in any partnership, joint venture or other business enterprise.

        (c) CAPITAL STOCK. The authorized capital stock of the Company consists
        of One Million (1,000,000) shares of Common Stock, $1.00 par value per
        share, of which, on the date hereof, Sixty- two Thousand Five Hundred
        (62,500) shares are validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and
        nonassessable, 100% of which are owned by the Shareholders as set forth
        on Table I. The Company has no treasury shares, outstanding
        subscriptions, options or other agreements or commitments obliga ting it
        to issue shares of capital stock. Shareholders have not, and have not
        permitted the Company to issue or enter into any subscriptions, options,
        agreements or other commitments in respect of the issuance, transfer,
        sale, repurchase or encumbrance of any shares of capital stock.

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        (d) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The following audited and unaudited financial
        statements of the Corporation have been delivered to the Purchaser and
        are attached as SCHEDULE 3(D) hereto:

                (i) the audited balance sheets of the Company as of December 31,
                1996 and December 31, 1995 (the "Audited Balance Sheets") and
                the related audited statements of income and retained earnings
                and cash flows for the years then ended (together with related
                notes and schedules), which financial statements contain a
                report of Weinstein Spira & Company, P.C., independent auditors,
                reporting thereon (such balance sheets, the related statements
                of income and retained earnings and cash flows, and the related
                notes and schedules, being hereinafter together referred to as
                the "Audited Financial Statements"); and

                (ii) the unaudited statements of income and retained earnings
                and cash flows of the Company as of September 30, 1997 and
                September 30, 1996, together with the unaudited balance sheet of
                the Company as of September 30, 1997 (the "Unaudited Balance
                Sheets") for the purpose of inclusion in the Purchaser's public
                filings, being hereinafter together referred to as the
                "Unaudited Financial Statements"); and

                (iii) the unaudited balance sheet of the Company as of October
                31, 1997 (the "Interim Balance Sheet") and the related unaudited
                statement of income for the ten (10) month period then ended
                (together with related notes and schedules) (such balance sheet
                and related statements of income, and the related notes and
                schedules, being hereinafter together referred to as the
                "Interim Financial Statements").

                The Audited Financial Statements, and to the best of the
                Shareholders' knowledge, the Unaudited Financial Statements and
                the Interim Financial Statements (collectively, the "Financial
                Statements"), including the related notes and schedules, have
                been prepared from the books and records of the Company in
                conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied
                by the Company on a basis consistent with preceding years and
                throughout the periods involved ("GAAP") and present fairly the
                financial position of the Company as of the dates of such
                statements, subject with respect to the Interim Financial
                Statements to year-end adjustments.

                The trade accounts and other receivables of the Company which
                are classified as current assets on the Audited Balance Sheets,
                the Unaudited Balance Sheets and the Interim Balance Sheet
                (collectively, the "Balance Sheets") are bona fide receivables,
                were acquired in the ordinary course of business, are stated in
                accordance with GAAP and, subject to the reserve for doubtful
                accounts, are believed to be good and collectible, and are not
                subject to any factoring arrangement.

                The inventories of the Company reflected on the Balance Sheets
                have been valued in accordance with GAAP. As of October 31,
                1997, there have been no write-ups of inventories or other
                assets.

                To the best of the Shareholders' knowledge, the Company has no
                liabilities of the type and in amounts required to be reflected
                or disclosed in a balance sheet (or notes thereto) prepared in
                accordance with GAAP other than:

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                        (i) those set forth or reserved against in the Interim
                        Balance Sheet,

                        (ii) those incurred since the date of the Interim
                        Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of business,

                        (iii) those disclosed in the schedules attached hereto,
                        and

                        (iv) those referred to in this Agreement or that exist
                        by reason of this Agreement.

                The Company's books of account have been kept in all material
                respects in the ordinary course of business in accordance with
                GAAP, the transactions entered therein represent bona fide
                transactions, and the revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities
                of the Company have been properly recorded in such books in all
                material respects.

        (e) ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES OR EVENTS. Except as set forth in any
        Schedule delivered to the Purchaser pursuant to this Section 3 or except
        as contemplated by this Agreement, since the date of the Interim
        Financial Statements, and to the best of the Shareholders' knowledge,
        the Company has not:

                (i) issued, delivered or agreed to issue or deliver any stock,
                bonds or other corporate securities (whether authorized and
                unissued or held in the treasury) or granted or agreed to grant
                any options, warrants or other rights calling for the issuance
                thereof;

                (ii) borrowed or agreed to borrow any funds or incurred, or
                become subject to, any obligation or liability (absolute or
                contingent) except in the ordinary course of business in
                customary amounts;

                (iii) paid any obligation or liability (absolute or contingent)
                except in the ordinary course of business in customary amounts;

                (iv) paid any obligation or liability (absolute or contingent)
                other than current liabilities reflected in or shown on the
                Company's Financial Statements (or the notes thereto) and
                obligations or liabilities incurred since the date thereof and
                permitted to be so incurred by the foregoing clause (ii) of this
                Section (e);

                (v) except as otherwise permitted herein, declared or made, or
                agreed to declare or make, any payment of dividends or
                distribution of any assets of any kind whatsoever to the Share
                holders, or purchased or redeemed any shares of its capital
                stock;

                (vi) except as otherwise permitted herein, sold or transferred,
                or agreed to sell or transfer, any of its assets, properties or
                rights (except sales in the ordinary course of business) or
                canceled or agreed to cancel, any debts or claims;

                (vii) entered or agreed to enter into any agreement or
                arrangement granting any preferential rights to purchase
                substantially all of the assets, properties or rights of the
                Company (including management and control thereof), or requiring
                the consent of any party to the transfer and assignment of such
                assets, properties or rights (or changes in management or
                control thereof), or providing for the merger or consolidation
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                another corporation;

                (viii) suffered any material losses or waived any rights of
                material value;

                (ix) except in the ordinary course of business, made or
                permitted any amendment or termination of any contract,
                agreement or license to which it is a party;

                (x) except for the discretionary merit bonuses to those Company
                employees set forth on SCHEDULE 2.1(C), made any accrual or
                arrangement for a payment of bonuses or special compensation of
                any kind or any severance or termination pay to any present or
                former officer or employee;

                (xi) except for the discretionary merit bonuses to those Company
                employees set forth on SCHEDULE 2.1(C), increased the rate of
                compensation payable or to become payable by it to any of its
                officers or key employees compensated at a rate in excess of
                $10,000.00 per annum; or made any increase in any profit
                sharing, bonus, incentive, deferred compensation, insurance,
                pension, retirement or other employee benefit plan, payment or
                arrangement made to, for or with any such officers or key
                employees;

                (xii) except for the verbal commitment of the Company to
                purchase a particular lathe in late December 1997 at a cost of
                approximately $15,000.00 for which no purchase order was issued,
                made any capital expenditures or commitments therefor
                aggregating more than $10,000.00 or committed to purchase
                inventories, parts, supplies or other items in excess of its
                normal, ordinary and usual requirements or at excessive prices,
                all computed based on historical practices of the Company;

                (xiii) experienced any significant labor trouble; or

                (xiv) suffered any damage, destruction or loss, whether or not
                covered by insurance, which materially and adversely affects its
                assets or business, or had any material adverse change in the
                business, operations, financial condition or prospects of the
                Company.

        Between the date of the Interim Financial Statements and the Closing
        Date, the Shareholders shall not permit the Company to do any of the
        things listed in Clauses (i) through (xii) of this Section (e) without
        the prior written consent of the Purchaser, which consent will not be
        unreasonably withheld, except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement.

        (f) TAX MATTERS. (i) The Company has made an election to be treated for
        federal income tax purposes as a Subchapter "S" corporation, within the
        meaning of Internal Revenue Code Sections 1361 et seq., for the
        respective periods shown on SCHEDULE 3(F)(I) hereto through the Closing
        Date (the "S Period"). (ii) During the S Period, each Shareholder has
        duly and timely filed all tax reports and returns required to be filed
        by them. All such tax returns were consistent with the tax returns filed
        by the Company. The Shareholders have timely paid in full all taxes
        shown on their tax returns. The Shareholders shall bear full
        responsibility for the payment of any and all taxes which are owed by
        them. Except for an audit performed prior to the S Period of which there
        were no adverse results, there are no currently pending audits,
        inquiries, investigations or examinations relating to any of the
        Shareholders tax returns pending, and there are no claims which have
        been asserted relating to any of the Shareholders tax returns which if
        determined adversely would result in the assertion by any governmental
        entity of any tax deficiency against the Company. Since acquiring the
        Shares of the Company, there have been no waivers or extensions of
        statutes of limitations by the Shareholders. All other state, county and
        local and other taxes, including without limitation, income taxes,
        payroll taxes,

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        corporate franchise taxes, sales, excise and use taxes and ad valorem
        taxes, due and payable by the Company for the periods ended prior to the
        Closing Date have been paid (or reserved for) and there is no further
        liability other than the reserve (whether or not disclosed on its
        returns) for any taxes relating to such periods, and no interest or
        penalties have accrued or are accruing with respect thereto. The Company
        has timely filed in correct form all tax returns and reports required to
        be filed by it on or before the date of this Agreement with all such
        taxing authorities. The current liability for state and local taxes
        reflected on the Company's Financial Statements, if any, represents at
        the date thereof, reasonable and adequate provision for the payment of
        all accrued and unpaid current state and local taxes of the Company.
        Other than those owing for the current period, no Federal taxes are due
        and owing by the Company. No assessments of deficiencies have been made
        against the Company, and no extensions of time are in effect for the
        filing of any returns or the assessment of deficiencies. No examinations
        by the IRS of the Federal income tax returns of the Company for any
        taxable year are presently pending. The Shareholders have delivered to
        the Purchaser true and complete copies of all of the Company's Federal
        Income Tax Returns and payroll tax returns of the Company for each of
        its fiscal years that Purchaser has requested. In the event that after
        the Closing Date a deficiency is determined in the amount of Federal,
        state or local tax payable by the Company, which deficiency relates to
        periods prior to the Effective Date, then in that event, the
        Shareholders, in the manner and to the extent set forth in Section 11
        hereof, shall be fully responsible for and shall indemnify and hold the
        Purchaser and the Company harmless from the payment of any such
        deficiency, tax liability, penalty, interest, loss, costs, expenses or
        claim (including attorney and accountant fees) with respect thereto.

        The Shareholders shall cause the Election to be filed with the IRS
        within fourteen (14) days after the Purchaser furnishes the Shareholders
        with an allocation of the Purchase Price acceptable to Purchaser and
        Shareholders.

        (g) CONTRACTS AND OPERATING AGREEMENTS. To the best of the Shareholders'
        knowledge, SCHEDULE 3(G) hereto is a complete and accurate listing of
        all mortgages, liens, licenses, leases, sales representation agreements,
        purchase orders, and other executory contracts, commitments and
        agreements of the Company, to which or by which it is bound, whether
        written or oral, (x) entered into in the ordinary course of business
        involving the payment by the Company of more than $5,000.00 in the
        aggregate with respect to any such contract, commitment or agreement, or
        (y) entered into other than in the ordinary course of business (the
        "Contracts"). To the best of the Shareholders' knowledge, each and all
        of the Contracts have been duly executed by, or assigned to, the
        Company, are currently in effect, are valid and binding upon the parties
        thereto and are enforceable in all material respects in accordance with
        their terms. Neither the Company nor the Shareholders are aware of any
        facts that would prevent the performance of any of the Contracts.
        Neither the Company nor (to the best of the Shareholders' knowledge) any
        other party is in default under any one or more of the Contracts nor has
        any claim of default been asserted by the Company or any such other
        party. To the best of the Shareholders' knowledge, the Company has
        committed no act and there has been no omission which will result in the
        breach by it of any Contract.

        (h) TITLE TO PROPERTIES AND RELATED MATTERS. To the best of the
        Shareholders' knowledge, SCHEDULE 3(h) hereto is a complete list of any
        and all real property and improvements, and all personal property
        (including all major items of furnishings, equipment and automobiles)
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        assets reflected in Schedule 3(h) and in the Company's Financial
        Statements, were at the date thereof, and, except for assets consumed or
        disposed of in the ordinary course of business since the date thereof
        (or distributed to the Shareholders as permitted hereunder), are now
        owned by the Company by good and marketable title, will be at Closing
        free and clear from all security interests, mortgages, liens, claims,
        defects in title and encumbrances except liens, charges or encumbrances
        discussed or referred to in the Company's Financial Statements, the
        related notes or schedules thereto or in Schedule 3(h) delivered to the
        Purchaser pursuant to this Section 3. Except as disclosed in Schedule
        3(h), all such assets in use are in good operating condition and repair,
        subject to ordinary wear and tear. Except as set forth in Section
        3(e)(xii) regarding the lathe therein described, there are no material
        capital expenditures currently contemplated or necessary to maintain the
        current operation of the Company's business. Shareholders make no
        representations with respect to the condition of the assets reflected on
        Schedule 3(h), which assets are being accepted AS INSPECTED by the
        Purchaser in their "AS IS," "WHERE IS" condition WITH ALL FAULTS.

        (i) RECEIVABLES. All notes receivable, contracts receivable and accounts
        receivable included in the Company's Financial Statements or which have
        arisen since the date of the Company's Financial Statements (the
        "Receivables") are valid, have arisen in the ordinary course of
        business, and are collectible and are expected to be paid no later than
        ninety (90) days after the date of Closing. None of the Receivables have
        been the subject of any factoring by the Company. Except for any
        Receivable owing to the Company by LSS-Lone Star-Houston, Inc.,
        Shareholders hereby jointly and severally guarantee the collectability
        of the Receivables of the Company within six (6) months of the Closing
        Date to the extent of ninety-five percent (95%) of the total amount of
        such Receivables as of the Closing Date. Upon any such payment by the
        Shareholders hereunder, the Company shall assign such receivable to the
        Shareholders.

        (j) LITIGATION AND PROCEEDINGS. To the best of the Shareholders'
        knowledge, there are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to the
        knowledge of the Shareholders, threatened against or affecting the
        Company or the Shareholders, at law or in equity, or by any governmental
        department, commission, board, bureau or agency, or before any
        arbitrator of any kind, which involve the possibi lity of any judgment
        or liability not covered by casualty or liability insurance, except for
        that certain Order of the Texas Water Commission Finding Substantial
        Noncompliance and Requiring Certain Actions of the Company dated April
        25, 1990 (the "TWC Order"); and the Company is not in default with
        respect to any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree, award, or, to
        the best of the Shareholders' knowledge and belief, in default with
        respect to any rule or regulation of an court, arbitrator or
        governmental department, commission, board, bureau or agency. Purchaser
        acknowledges that Shareholders have disclosed to Purchaser that there
        have been EEOC claims made against the Company in the past, and shall
        keep such matters confidential.

        (k) INSURANCE COVERAGE. Attached as SCHEDULE 3(k) is a list of all
        policies and contracts of insurance, including hospitalization, life,
        property or liability, showing policy limits, expiration dates, types of
        coverage and names of insured. Prior to Closing, the Company maintained
        policies of casualty, liability, use and occupancy, and workmen's
        compensation and other forms of insurance with reputable and financially
        sound insurers, covering its properties and assets in amounts and

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        against such losses and risks as are generally maintained for comparable
        businesses and properties, and valid policies for such insurance were
        duly in force.

        (l) EMPLOYEE RELATIONS. Attached as SCHEDULE 3(l)-A is a list of all
        bonus, incentive, compensation, disability, pension, profit sharing,
        group insurance or employee welfare plans of any nature whatsoever
        (collectively, the "Plans"); all employment contracts and all other
        contracts, agreements or commitments to or with individual employees or
        agents extending for a period of more than thirty (30) days from the
        date thereof or providing for earlier termination only upon the payment
        of a penalty, severance pay or an equivalent thereof;

               (i) Except as set forth in SCHEDULE 3(l)-B, there are no written
               employment agreements in effect between the Company and any of
               its employees and no collective bargaining agreements covering
               any such employees. The Company's employees are not members of a
               collective bargaining group and no union organizing activities
               are in process or contemplated. The Company does not contribute
               or have any obligation to make any payments or contributions to a
               multi-employer plan, as that term is defined in Section 3(37) of
               the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended
               ("ERISA"), and the Company does not have any actual or potential
               liability under Section 4201 of ERISA for any complete or partial
               withdrawal from a multi-employer plan.

               (ii) To the best of the Shareholders' knowledge, the Company is
               in compliance with applicable laws respecting employment and
               employment practices, terms and conditions of employment and
               wages and hours of employees, and no labor strike, dispute,
               slowdown or representation campaign or work-stoppage is pending
               or threatened with respect to Company employees.

               (iii) There is not, pending or threatened, any unfair labor
               practice complaint against the Company pending before any
               relevant authority or union representation petition respecting
               the employees of the Company.

               (iv) To the best of Shareholders' knowledge, the Plans comply in
               all material respects with the requirements of applicable laws.
               There are no actions, suits, claims or investigations pending or
               threatened with respect to any Plan. There is no liability
               required to be accrued under the Plans except to the extent
               reflected in the Company's Financial Statements. The Company has
               reserved funds on its Financial Statements to make full payment
               of all amounts which the Company is required to pay prior to the
               Effective Date under the terms of each Plan.

               (v) To the best of the Shareholders' knowledge, the group health
               plan maintained by the Company has been administered in good
               faith compliance with the reasonable interpretation of the
               continuation coverage requirements contained in Title X of the
               Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA).

               (vi) To the best of the Shareholders' knowledge, the Company has
               not entered into any severance or similar arrangement in respect
               of any present or former employee that will result in any
               obligation (absolute or contingent) of Purchaser or the company
               to make any payment to any present or former employee following
               termination of employment.

        (m) PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND LICENSES. SCHEDULE 3(m) contains a complete
        and accurate list of any and all domestic and foreign patents, patent
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        applications, trade names, trade name applications, copyrights and
        copyright applications owned by or licensed to the Company or in which
        the Company has any right or interest whatsoever (the "Intellectual
        Property"), all of which are in good standing. The Company owns or has
        all rights necessary to use all such Intellectual Property necessary for
        the conduct of its business as currently conducted, and the conduct of
        such business does not conflict with or infringe upon any patent,
        trademark, trade name, trade secret or copyright of others. The Company
        has received no notice of any claim of infringement or other complaint
        that its operations conflict with or infringe upon the patents, trade
        names, trademarks, trade secrets or copyrights of others.

        (n) COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS. To the best of the Shareholders'
        knowledge, the Company's business is being conducted in compliance with
        applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of governmental
        authorities.

        (o) INVENTORY. None of the inventories of the Company shown on the
        Company's books are obsolete, defective or otherwise not saleable or
        usable in the ordinary course of business. The levels of inventories
        currently on hand are not in excess of or less than that necessary for
        the operation of the Company's business in the ordinary course of
        business consistent with past practices of the Company.

        (p) GUARANTEES, ETC. To the best of the Shareholders' knowledge, the
        Company has not given any guarantee, indemnity, warranty or bond, or
        incurred any other similar obligation or created any security for or in
        respect of, liabilities, actual or contingent, of any other person,
        except for product warranties given in the ordinary course of business.

        (q) OSHA AND ADA. The Company has not received notice of any violation
        by the Company nor is any action pending which alleges any violation,
        and to the best of the Shareholders' knowledge, the Company is not in
        violation of either the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or
        the Americans With Disabilities Act.

        (r) CUSTOMERS. Other than the situation pertaining to TSP Texas Screw
        Products ("TSP") described in that certain letter attached hereto as
        SCHEDULE 3(r) (the "TSP Letter"), the Shareholders have no actual
        knowledge or information that any of the Company's customers has ceased,
        or intends to cease, to acquire products or services from the Company or
        has reduced, or intends to materially reduce, the use of the products or
        services sold by the Company for any reason or as a result of the
        transaction contemplated by this Agreement. The Purchaser and the
        Company intends to abide by the spirit and intent of the TSP Letter.

        (s) OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES. Attached hereto as SCHEDULE 3(s)
        is a list of all officers and directors of the Company, and all
        employees whose aggregate remuneration is in excess of $20,000.00 per
        year. There are no amounts owed to any officer, director or employee of
        the Company other than as reflected in the Company's Financial
        Statements. Other than anyone associated with Ameritech Fastener
        Manufacturing Co. ("Ameritech"), no officer, director or employee of the
        Company, or any affiliate of the Company, owns, directly or indirectly,
        beneficially or otherwise, any material interest in, or is an employee,
        officer or director of, or a consultant, agent for or representative of,
        any customer, competitor or supplier of the Company.

        (t) ABSENCE OF ADVERSE AGREEMENTS. To the best of the Shareholders'
        knowledge, and except for the TWC Order, the Company is not a party to
        any instrument or agreement or subject to any charter or other corporate
        restriction or any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree or award
        which

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        materially and adversely affects the business, properties, assets or
        condition, financial or otherwise, of the Company.

        (u) NO DEFAULTS. To the best of the Shareholders' knowledge, the Company
        is not in default under, nor has any event occurred which with notice or
        lapse of time or both, could result in a waiver (except caused by the
        statute of limitations) of any material right or default under, any
        outstanding indenture, mortgage, lease, contract or agreement to which
        the Company is a party or by which the Company or its assets may be
        bound, or under any provision of the Company's Articles of Incorpora
        tion or By-Laws (or comparable instruments). All liabilities of the
        Company are, and will be on the Effective Date, current and not in
        default.

        (v) BANKS, SIGNATORIES. SCHEDULE 3(v) is a list setting forth the name
        of each bank, savings and loan or other financial institution in which
        the Company has any account or safe deposit box, the style and number of
        each such account or safe deposit box and the names of all persons
        authorized to draw thereon or to have access thereto.

        (w) NO CONFLICTS. To the best of Shareholders' knowledge, the execution
        and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated
        hereby will not violate any provision of or result in a breach of or
        constitute a default under the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of
        the Company.

        (x) BOOKS AND RECORDS. To the best of the Shareholders' knowledge, the
        books and records of the Company are in all material respects complete
        and correct and have been maintained in accordance with good business
        practice and reflect a true record of all meetings or proceedings of the
        Board of Directors and Shareholders of the Company.

        (y) BROKERS. Neither the Company nor the Shareholders are a party to or
        in any way obligated under a contract or other agreement, and there are
        no outstanding claims against any of them, for the payment of any
        broker's or finder's fees in connection with the origin, negotiation,
        execution or performance of this Agreement.

        (z) TITLE TO SHARES AND AUTHORITY. Each Shareholder now has and on the
        Effective Date will have valid title to the Shares set opposite such
        Shareholder's name in TABLE I and on the Effective Date, after the
        contemporaneous termination of that certain Buy-Sell Agreement in effect
        between the Shareholders, the Shareholders will have full right, power
        and authority and due authorization to sell and transfer such Shares
        hereunder, and upon the delivery of and payment for such Shares, such
        Shareholder will transfer to the Purchaser valid title thereto, free and
        clear of any security interests, pledges, liens or similar encumbrances.
        This Agreement constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of
        each Shareholder, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

        (aa) DISCLOSURE. Neither this Agreement, the Schedules attached hereto,
        nor any other document furnished by the Company or the Shareholders to
        Purchaser, taken as a whole, contain any untrue statement of a material
        fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
        contained herein and therein not misleading, and except as disclosed
        herein or therein, there is no fact (other than matters of a general
        economic or a political nature which do not effect the business of the
        Company uniquely) known to the Shareholders which materially adversely
        effects the properties, business, operations or financial condition of
        the Company.

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        (bb) NON-OWNED PROPERTY. Except for the assets of Ameritech which are
        listed on SCHEDULE 3(BB) hereto, all tangible personal property located
        at the Company's facility situated at 10202 Airline Drive, Houston,
        Texas, as of the Closing Date, is owned by the Company and has been
        included in the Company's Financial Statements.

        (cc) INSPECTIONS. Up to the Closing Date, the Shareholders shall have
        afforded, and shall continue to afford the Purchaser and its agents the
        opportunity to make full and complete inspection of (i) the Company's
        books and records (including without limitation, the Company's Financial
        Statements, tax returns, accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.),
        (ii) the Company's assets (including without limitation, the inventory
        and tangible and intangible personal property) and (iii) all mechanical
        equipment, the roof, the structural integrity of the improvements on the
        Real Property and the interior of the improvements.

        (dd) REAL PROPERTY LEASES. The Company's facility located at 10202
        Airline Drive and the vacant property across therefrom at 120 Dale
        Street in Houston, Texas (the "Real Property") are leased pursuant to
        the terms of a lease agreement with Jezierski Properties Partnership
        (the "Landlord"), a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as
        SCHEDULE 3(dd)-A (the "Real Property Lease"). The Real Property Lease
        (i) is in full force and effect, (ii) is not in default, (iii) contains
        no provision which would cause a default or event of default by virtue
        of the transactions evidenced hereby, and (iv) terminates on April 11,
        2001. A portion of the real property covered by the Real Property Lease
        located at 10202 Airline Drive, Houston, Texas 77037 (which portion is
        described further on SCHEDULE 3[dd]-B hereto), is currently subleased by
        the Company to Ameritech pursuant to a sublease agreement which is also
        attached as SCHEDULE 3(dd)-B hereto (the "Ameritech Sublease"). The
        Ameritech Sublease is in full force and effect, no default exists
        thereunder, contains no provision which would cause a default or event
        of default by virtue of the transactions evidenced hereby, and
        terminates on December 31, 1997. At Closing, Shareholders shall have
        delivered to Purchaser (1) a Landlord's Estoppel Certificate signed by
        the Landlord in substantially the form of EXHIBIT "A-1" hereto, and (2)
        a Tenant Estoppel Certificate signed by Ameritech in substantially the
        form of EXHIBIT "A-2" hereto.

        4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE PURCHASER. The Purchaser
represents and warrants to the Shareholders that:

        (a) ORGANIZATION, STANDING AND AUTHORITY OF THE PURCHASER. The Purchaser
        is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
        under the laws of the State of Texas, and has full corporate power and
        authority to conduct its business as it is now being conducted, to enter
        into and carry out the provisions of this Agreement.

        (b) NO VIOLATION. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement,
        nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, will
        violate any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of the
        Purchaser, violate any provision of any agreement or other obligation to
        which the Purchaser is a party or by which the Purchaser is bound or to
        which its assets are subject, or violate or result in a breach of,
        constitute a default under, any judgment, order, decree, rule or
        regulation of any court or governmental agency to which the Purchaser is
        subject.

        (c) CORPORATE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PURCHASER. The execution, delivery and
        performance of this Agreement has been authorized by the Board of
        Directors of the Purchaser, and this Agreement constitutes the valid and
        legally binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable in accordance
        with its terms.

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        (d) BROKERS. The Purchaser is not a party to or in any way obligated
        under a contract or other agreement, and there are no outstanding claims
        against it, for the payment of any broker's or finder's fees in
        connection with the origin, negotiation, execution or performance of
        this Agreement.

        (e) INVESTMENT. The Shares will be acquired for investment and not with
        a view to distribution thereof, nor with any intention of distributing
        or selling or otherwise disposing of the Shares. Purchaser represents
        that it has made an independent determination of the value of the Shares
        being acquired hereunder and the value of the assets owned by the
        Company. Purchaser further represents that it has had available to it
        all information requested in order to have made the determination herein
        described, and that it has not relied upon any opinions of Shareholders
        as to such values.

        (f) PAYMENT OF RESERVED ITEMS. Purchaser hereby represents to the
        Shareholders that it shall cause the Company to pay any and all items
        properly reserved for on the Company's Interim Financial Statements as
        of the Effective Date, provided such reserves represent valid accruals
        for such reserved items.

        (g) OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT. Purchaser hereby represents to the
        Shareholders that it has been afforded by the Shareholders the
        opportunity to make full and complete inspection of (i) the Company's
        books and records (including the Company's Financial Statements, tax
        returns, accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.), (ii) the
        Company's assets (including without limitation, the inventory and
        tangible and intangible personal property), and (iii) all mechanical
        equipment, the roof, the structural integrity of the improvements on the
        Real Property and the interior of such improvements.

        (h) REVIEW OF REAL PROPERTY LEASES. Purchaser hereby represents to the
        Shareholders that it has been given copies of the Real Property Lease
        and the Ameritech Sublease, and has been afforded by the Shareholders
        the opportunity to make full and complete review thereof, and Purchaser
        has approved the terms set forth therein.

        (i) RESULTS OF DUE DILIGENCE. As of the Closing Date, and as a result of
        its due diligence, Purchaser is not aware of any matter or condition
        which would give rise to, or result in, a claim against Shareholders by
        Purchaser.

        5. ADDITIONAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS.

        (a) RESIGNATIONS. The Shareholders agree to deliver to the Purchaser at
        Closing (effective on the Effective Date) the resignations of (i) each
        of the Shareholders as the sole directors of the Company, (ii) Walker as
        the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of
        the Company, (iii) Introligator as the Vice President of the Company,
        (iv) Richard M. Kaplan as the Secretary of the Company, and (v) such
        other officers and directors of the Company as may be requested by the
        Purchaser.

        (b) DELIVERY OF STOCK CERTIFICATES AND OTHER MATERIALS. At the Closing,
        the Shareholders shall deliver to the Purchaser the certificates
        evidencing the Shares duly endorsed and accompanied by executed Stock
        Powers, as well as all minute books, stock certificate books, corporate
        seals and other corporate books, records, data and papers of the
        Company.

        (c) COVENANT AGAINST COMPETITION. Each Shareholder hereby agrees that
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        Effective Date, he will not, directly or indirectly, for a period of
        five (5) years, but not to exceed the maximum period allowed by law, (1)
        own, operate, engage in or be interested in, affiliated or connected
        with (other than by purchasing securities on a national securities
        exchange or established over-the-counter market) any person, firm,
        corporation or other entity (except for the Purchaser or any subsidiary
        thereof) operating or purporting to operate any business in the States
        of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida (the "Restricted
        Territory") (but not to exceed the maximum area permitted by law) which
        competes in any manner with the business of the Company as of the
        Closing Date, including the manufacture of specialty nuts, bolts and
        studs used primarily in the energy industry (the "Company's Business
        Activity"); or (2) solicit or accept (either on his own account or as
        the agent of another person) the business of any person in connection
        with the Company's Business Activity in the Restricted Territory, such
        person having been a customer of the Company for such goods or services
        during the period of twelve (12) months prior to the Effective Date; (3)
        induce, solicit or endeavor to entice any person to leave the service or
        employment of the Company; or (4) use any trade name (including the
        expression "Walker Bolt") (or any other name intended or likely to be
        confused with such trade name) used by the Company at any time during
        the four (4) years immediately preceding the Effective Date. Each
        Shareholder hereby acknowledges that the foregoing restrictions are
        reasonable in scope and necessary for the protection of the goodwill of
        the Company and that a breach of this covenant would cause Purchaser and
        the Company substantial damage impossible of precise determination.
        Accordingly, in addition to such other rights and remedies as may be
        available to the Purchaser and the Company in the event of any breach,
        actual or threatened, of the foregoing provisions of this Section 5(c),
        the Purchaser and the Company (or any successor or successors thereof),
        shall be entitled to enjoin such breach, actual or threatened. Each
        Shareholder further agrees that should any portion of the foregoing
        covenant be unenforceable because of the scope thereof or the period
        covered thereby or otherwise, the covenant shall be deemed to be reduced
        and limited to enable it to be enforced to the extent permissible under
        the laws and public policies in the jurisdiction in which enforcement is
        sought. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this
        paragraph shall in any manner, and at any time, affect, restrict or
        limit (y) Shareholder Introligator (or an entity to which he is related)
        from continuing to conduct, participate or take part in, to any extent,
        the liquidation business, including, but not limited to, the liquidation
        or sale of machinery or equipment similar to the machinery or equipment
        owned by the Company, or used in connection with the Company's Business
        Activity; or (z) Shareholder Walker from owning or being involved with
        Ameritech.

        (d) CONSENTS. The Shareholders and the Company shall obtain all
        approvals and consents which must be obtained in order to effectuate the
        transaction contemplated hereby and to satisfy the terms and conditions
        of this Agreement, as reasonably requested by Purchaser prior to the
        Closing.

        6. DISCLOSURES AND DISCLAIMERS OF SHAREHOLDERS.

        (a) DISCLAIMER BY SHAREHOLDERS REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF REAL
        PROPERTY. The Shareholders have made no, and specifically disclaim, and
        Purchaser accepts that Shareholders have disclaimed, any and all
        representations, guaranties or warranties, express or implied, or
        arising by operation of law of or relating to the Real Property,
        including without limitation, of or relating to (i) the use, economic
        potential, expenses, operation, characteristics or condition of the Real
        Property or any portion thereof, including without limitation,
        warranties, suitability, habitability, merchantability, tenantability,
        design or fitness for any specific or a particular purpose, or good and
        workmanlike condition, (ii) the nature, manner, construction, condition,
        state of repair or lack of repair of any improvements located on the
        Real Property, on the surface or subsurface thereof, whether or not
        obvious, visible, or apparent, (iii) the nature or quality of
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        of the Real Property, (iv) the environmental condition of the Real
        Property and the presence or absence of or contamination by Hazardous
        Materials, or compliance of the Real Property with regulations or laws
        pertaining to help or the environment, and these (the soil conditions,
        drainage, flooding characteristics, utilities or other conditions)
        existing in, on, or under the Real Property. The Purchaser hereby
        expressly assumes all risks, liabilities, claims, damages, and costs
        (and agrees that Shareholders shall not be held liable for any special,
        direct, indirect, consequential or other damages) which arise or occur
        on or after the Closing date resulting or arising from or related to the
        ownership, use, lease, condition, location, maintenance, repair or
        operation of the Real Property. Purchaser acknowledges that any
        condition of the Real Property which Purchaser discovers or desires to
        correct or improve after the Closing shall be at Purchaser's sole
        expense. Purchaser expressly waives (to the extent allowed by applicable
        law) any claims under federal law, state or other law that Purchaser
        might otherwise have against Shareholders relating to the use,
        characteristics or condition of the Real Property. The provisions of
        this paragraph shall survive the Closing. As used in this Agreement, the
        term "Hazardous Materials" shall mean any flammables, explosives,
        radioactive material, hazardous waste, including without limitation,
        substances defined as "asbestos," "asbestos containing material,"
        "hazardous substances," "hazardous materials," or "toxic substances" in
        the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
        of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601, ET SEQ.; and The Hazardous
        Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Sec. 1801, ET SEQ.; The
        Resources Conversation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 6901 ET SEQ. For
        purposes of this Contract, "Applicable Laws" shall mean any and all
        laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, or
        determinations of any governmental authority pertaining to health or the
        environment in effect in any and all jurisdictions in which
        Shareholders, Purchaser, the owner, or any previous owner, tenant,
        occupant or user of the Real Property, or any other person is conducting
        or at any time has conducted business, or where the Real Property is
        located, including without limitation, the federal Clean Air Act, as
        amended; the federal Comprehensive Environmental, Response,
        Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"), as amended; the
        Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended; the federal
        Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended; the Resource
        Conversation and Recovery Act of 1976 ("RCRA"), as amended; the federal
        Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended; the federal Toxic Substances
        Control Act, as amended; the federal Superfund Amendments and
        Reauthorization Act of 1986, as amended; the federal Hazardous Materials
        Transportation Act, as amended; the federal Hazardous Substances Act, as
        amended; the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1969, as amended; the
        Texas Injection Well Act, as amended; the Texas Comprehensive Municipal
        Solid Waste Management, Resource Recovery and Conservation Act, as
        amended; the Texas Hazardous Substances, as amended; the Texas Water
        Quality Control Act, as amended; the Texas Clean Air Act, as amended;
        Petroleum Storage Tank Remediation Fund Act effective May 31, 1989, Ch.
        227, ss.ss. 1-19, 1989 Tex. Sess. Law Serv. 1006 (Vernon), as amended;
        and other environmental conservation or protection laws. The provisions
        of this Section 6 shall supercede any other provision to the contrary
        contained in this Agreement. The Environmental Liabilities Indemnity
        Agreement being given to the Shareholder by the Purchaser pursuant to
        this Agreement shall not be limited as to time or monetary amount.

        (b) SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that
        Shareholders have advised Purchaser that there is a sewage treatment
        facility (the "Sewage Treatment Facility") located on the Real Property,
        owned by the Landlord, and operated by the Company. Further, as a
        material inducement to Shareholders to enter into this Agreement, and to
        sell the Stock to Purchaser, Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that (i)
        Purchaser has inspected the Sewage Treatment Facility, and is satisfied
        with such inspection; (ii) Purchaser, in acquiring the Stock from
        Shareholders, is in no way relying upon any statements or
        representations made by Shareholders regarding the condition or
 
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        operation of the Sewage Treatment Facility; (iii) Purchaser is familiar
        with the obligations of the Company under the Real Property Lease
        regarding the Sewage Treatment Plant; (iv) Purchaser has been advised by
        the Shareholders of the existence of, and given a copy of, the TWC
        Order; (v) Purchaser has been informed and advised by Shareholders that
        the Company has been unable to achieve a discharge effluent within
        specifications of the State of Texas, and thus has been operating on a
        "pump and haul" basis; and (vi) Purchaser hereby releases and
        indemnifies Shareholders from any and all responsibility and liability
        regarding the operation of the Sewage Treatment Facility by the Company,
        and the TWC Order.

        7. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE PURCHASER. The obligations of the
Purchaser to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby shall be subject to
the satisfaction, on or before the Effective Date, of all of the following
conditions unless expressly waived in writing by the Purchaser:

        (a) OPINION OF COUNSEL. The Purchaser shall have received the opinion of
        Weycer Kaplan Pulaski & Zuber, P.C., counsel for the Shareholders and
        the Company, dated the Effective Date, to the effect that:

                (i) the Company is a corporation duly organized, validly
                existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of
                Texas and has corporate power to carry on its business as it is
                now being conducted;

                (ii) the authorized capital stock and the outstanding shares of
                the Company are as set forth in Section 3(c) hereof, and the
                Shares are duly and validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable
                and outstanding;

                (iii) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the
                Shareholders and, assuming the legal competency of the
                Shareholders, constitutes the valid and binding obligation of
                the Shareholders enforceable in accordance with its terms
                (except as otherwise limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
                reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors'
                rights and except that such counsel need not express an opinion
                as to whether any covenant contained herein is specifically
                enforceable);

                (iv) the transfer of the Shares from the Shareholders shall vest
                in the Purchaser valid ownership in the Shares, free and clear
                of all security interests, pledges, liens, encumbrances, charges
                or assessments, and no other endorsement is required to transfer
                such ownership to the Purchaser, and such counsel is not aware
                of any adverse claim with respect to any Shares;

                (v) except as stated in such opinion or in any Schedule
                delivered to the Purchaser pursuant to Section 3 of this
                Agreement, such counsel does not know of any litigation,
                proceeding or governmental investigation pending or threatened
                against or relating to the Company or to the properties or
                business of the Company or against the Shareholders relating to
                the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;

                (vi) no authorization, consent or approval of any court or
                governmental body or authority is necessary to the validity of
                the transfer by the Shareholders of the Shares to the Purchaser
                as provided in this Agreement; and

                (vii) the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this
                Agreement will not result

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                in the breach of or constitute a default under the Articles of
                Incorporation or By-Laws of the Company, or any loan, credit or
                similar agreement or any court decree to which the Company or
                the Shareholders are a party and of which such counsel has
                actual knowledge, or by which any of them or their properties
                may be bound.

        (b) OTHER LEGAL MATTERS. Legal matters in connection with this Agreement
        and the transaction contemplated hereby shall have been approved by
        Stumpf Falgout Craddock & Massey, P.C., counsel for the Purchaser, and
        the Shareholders shall have furnished to such counsel originals of such
        corporate records of the Company and copies of such other documents as
        such counsel may reasonably have requested for such purpose, at least
        three (3) days prior to the Closing Date.

        (c) NO DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION. Between the Effective Date and the Closing
        Date, there shall not have occurred any casualty to any facility,
        property, equipment or inventory owned or used by the Company as a
        result of which either the monetary amount of damage or destruction
        aggregates five (5%) percent or more of the aggregate book value shown
        on the books of account of the entire facilities, properties, equipment
        and inventory of the Company, or the total monetary amount of damage or
        destruction is less than five (5%) percent of the aggregate book value
        shown on the books of account of the entire facilities, properties,
        equipment and inventory of the Company, but more than $50,000, and such
        loss shall not be substantially covered by valid, existing insurance
        underwritten by responsible insurers.

        (d) NO MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGES. The Shareholders shall have delivered
        to the Purchaser their certificate stating that there has been no
        material adverse change in the business, operations, financial condition
        or properties of the Company since the date of the Company's Interim
        Financial Statements.

        (e) ABSENCE OF LITIGATION. No litigation, governmental action,
        insolvency, receivership or other proceeding shall have been threatened,
        asserted or commenced with respect to the transaction contemplated
        herein.

        (f) CONSENTS. The Shareholders and the Company shall have obtained all
        approvals and consents which must be obtained in order to effectuate the
        transaction contemplated hereby and to satisfy the terms and conditions
        of this Agreement.

        8. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE SHAREHOLDERS. The respective
obligations of the Shareholders to consummate the transaction contemplated
hereby shall be subject to the satisfaction, on or before the Effective Date, of
all of the following conditions, unless expressly waived in writing by the
Shareholders:

        (a) PAYMENT OF SHAREHOLDER NOTES. The Purchaser shall cause the Company
        to pay in full the Shareholder Notes at the Closing on the Closing Date.

        (b) EXECUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES INDEMNITY AGREEMENT. The
        Purchaser (or if this Agreement is assigned pursuant to Section 16(a),
        then Purchaser and such assignee) shall execute an agreement in the form
        of EXHIBIT "B" hereto pursuant to which the Purchaser shall indemnify
        the Shareholders for any environmental liabilities (as defined therein)
        pertaining to the Real Property.

        9. THE CLOSING AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE. The execution and delivery of
this Agreement and the instruments, certificates and other documents required
hereunder (the "Closing") shall take place at the offices of Stumpf Falgout
Craddock & Massey, 1400 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77056, at

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8:00 a.m. local time on November 10, 1997, or at such other time and day or
other location as may be mutually agreed by the Purchaser and the Shareholders.
The date and time of such execution and delivery is herein called the "Closing
Date". On or effective as of 12:01 a.m., Houston, Texas, time on November 1,
1997, the sale and exchange of the Shares as contemplated hereunder shall be
effective (the "Effective Date"). On the Closing Date, certificates representing
the Shares, the minute books, stock certificate books, corporate seals and other
corporate books, records, data and papers of the Corporation shall be delivered
by the Shareholders against delivery of the Purchase Price pursuant to Section 2
hereof.

        10. NATURE AND SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

        (a) NATURE OF STATEMENTS. All statements contained in any schedule or
        any certificate or other instrument delivered by or on behalf of the
        Shareholders or the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement or in
        connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall be deemed
        representations and warranties made by the Shareholders or the
        Purchaser, as the case may be.

        (b) SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. All representations,
        warranties, covenants, agreements and undertakings contained herein or
        in any Schedule, certificate or other document shall remain operative
        and in full force and effect, and shall survive the Effective Date and
        the delivery of all consideration and documents pursuant to this
        Agreement, and shall continue in effect for a period of two (2) years
        after the Effective Date, subject to the limits of Section 11(c) hereof,
        and, as to representations made by the Shareholders concerning or
        affecting any tax liability of the Company, until a date which is six
        (6) months after the statute of limitations has run against the Federal,
        state and local government; provided, however, that any such
        representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or undertaking as to which
        a bona fide claim shall have been asserted during such survival period
        shall continue in effect until such time as such claim shall have been
        resolved in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

        11. INDEMNIFICATION BY SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED MATTERS.

        (a) INDEMNIFICATION BY SHAREHOLDERS. Subject to the provisions of
        Sections 10(b) and 11(c) hereof, the Shareholders, jointly and
        severally, agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Pur chaser
        and the Company, and their respective successors and assigns, from,
        against and in respect of any loss, damages, liability or expense,
        including reasonable fees for attorneys and other outside consultants
        (hereinafter collectively called the "Losses"), resulting from:

                (i) any material inaccuracy or material breach by any
                Shareholder of any of the warranties or representations
                contained in this Agreement, any schedule attached hereto, or in
                any agreement or instrument executed in connection herewith;

                (ii) any breach, non-compliance or nonfulfillment by any
                Shareholder of any covenant, agreement or undertaking to be
                complied with or performed by them contained herein or pursuant
                to this Agreement; provided however, the breach by a Shareholder
                of the covenant set forth in Section 5(c) above shall not give
                rise to a joint and several indemnity obligation of both
                Shareholders, but rather the Shareholder violating such covenant
                shall be solely obligated to defend, indemnify and hold harmless
                the Purchaser and the Company for any loss, damages, liability
                or expense resulting therefrom;

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                (iii) any Federal, state or local income tax liability
                (including any penalty and interest thereon) of the Company (1)
                with respect to taxable periods of the Company ending on or
                before the Effective Date; (2) with respect to taxable periods
                of the Company beginning before the Effective Date and ending
                after the Effective Date to the extent attributable to the
                income, assets, operations or reporting requirements of the
                Company prior to the Effective Date; (3) which are imposed upon
                the Purchaser as a result of any breach of warranty or
                misrepresentation under Section 3(f); and (4) which the
                Shareholders are obligated to indemnify Purchaser and the
                Company pursuant to Section 3(f) hereof; and

                (iv) any liability arising out of any and all actions, suits,
                proceedings, claims, demands, judgments, costs and expenses
                (including reasonable legal and accounting fees) incident to any
                of the foregoing items in this Section 11(a).

        (b) PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CLAIMS. If and whenever the Purchaser desires
        to claim indemnification from the Shareholder pursuant to the provisions
        of this Section 11, the Purchaser shall promptly deliver to the
        Shareholders a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board or Chief
        Executive Officer of the Purchaser (the "Notice of Claim") stating that
        the Purchaser or the Company, their successors and assigns, has paid or
        properly accrued losses, damages or expenses in an aggregate stated
        amount to which the Purchaser is entitled to indemnification pursuant to
        this Section 11, provided, however, such notice shall be given prior to
        the payment of an indemnity item if reasonable in light of the
        circumstances causing, or threatening to cause, a loss, and specifying
        the individual items of loss, damage or expense included in the amount
        so stated, the date each such item was paid or properly accrued and the
        nature of the misrepresentation, breach of warranty or claim to which
        such item is related, provided, however, failure to notify the
        Shareholders shall relieve the Shareholders from liability only if they
        are prejudiced thereby. The Shareholders shall have the right to contest
        (prior to payment or entry of an agreement to pay) and defend any claim
        by a third party at the expense of the Shareholders. The Purchaser
        and/or the Company, as the case may be, shall provide to the
        Shareholders prompt and complete disclosure of all pertinent information
        in the possession of or available to the Purchaser or the Company and
        shall extend full and timely assistance and cooperation in the
        investigation and defense of the claim, suit or action, with respect to
        which such indemnification is claimed. Shareholders, in the defense of
        any such claim, suit, action or proceeding, shall not con sent to the
        entry of any judgment or decree except with the written consent of
        Purchaser or the Company, nor enter into any settlement (except the
        written consent of the Purchaser or the Company) which does not include
        as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff
        to Purchaser or the Company of a release from every liability in respect
        of such claim, suit, action or proceeding. In any defense of any claim
        by a third party, Purchaser and Company shall have the right (but shall
        not be obligated) to participate in such defense through counsel of its
        own selection and at its own expense. Provided, however, should a
        dispute arise between Purchaser, Shareholders and/or Company regarding
        how the defense of such claim should be handled, the decision of the
        Shareholders shall control.

        (c) INDEMNIFICATION THRESHOLD AND LIMITATION OF SHAREHOLDERS'
        INDEMNIFICATION LIABILITY. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this
        Section 11, Purchaser agrees not to make claims for Losses hereunder
        unless and until the aggregate of such claims exceeds One Hundred
        Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) (the "Indemnification
        Threshold"); provided however, that (i) the Indemnification Threshold
        shall not be applicable to claims by Purchaser for Losses arising from a
        breach by any Shareholder of Sections 3(a), (c), (f) and (i), and any
        claim arising from a breach of any provision of any such Section shall
        not be taken into account for purposes of determining when the
        Indemnification Threshold has been met, and (ii) in no event shall the
        Shareholders' joint and several 
                                        
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        liability under this Section 11 exceed the aggregate sum of One Million
        and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00); and (iii) the Shareholders'
        liability under this Section 11 applies only to claims made against the
        Purchaser and/or the Company on or before October 31, 1999.

        12. INDEMNIFICATION BY THE PURCHASER AND RELATED MATTERS.

        (a) INDEMNIFICATION BY THE PURCHASER. The Purchaser agrees to defend,
        indemnify and hold harmless the Shareholders, their respective
        successors, assigns and personal representatives, from, against and in
        respect of any and all loss, damages, liability or expense, including
        reasonable fees for attorneys and other outside consultants
        (collectively, the "Losses") resulting from:

                (i) the breach by the Purchaser of any of its covenants or
                warranties, or the inaccuracy of any of its representations
                contained herein;

                (ii) any claims or causes of action asserted after the Effective
                Date against either Shareholder pertaining to any action taken
                thereby which was legally within the scope and duty of such
                Shareholder's authority as an officer and director of the
                Company; and

                (iii) any liability arising out of any and all actions, suits,
                proceedings, claims, demands, judgments, costs and expenses
                (including reasonable legal and accounting fees) incident to any
                of the foregoing items of this Section 12(a).

        (b) PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CLAIMS. If and whenever the Shareholders
        (collectively and individually) desire to claim indemnification from the
        Purchaser pursuant to the provisions of this Section 12, the
        Shareholders shall promptly deliver to the Purchaser a certificate
        signed by the Shareholders (the "Notice of Claim") stating that the
        Shareholders, their heirs, personal representatives, successors or
        assigns, have paid or properly accrued losses, damages or expenses in an
        aggregate stated amount to which the Shareholders is entitled to
        indemnification pursuant to this Section 12, and specifying the
        individual items of loss, damage or expense included in the amount so
        stated, the date each such item was paid or properly accrued and the
        nature of the misrep resentation, breach of warranty or claim to which
        such item is related, provided, however, failure to notify the Purchaser
        shall relieve the Purchaser from liability only if it is prejudiced
        thereby. The Purchaser shall have the right to contest (prior to payment
        or entry into an agreement to pay) and defend any claim by a third party
        at the expense of the Purchaser. The Shareholders shall provide to the
        Purchaser prompt and complete disclosure of all pertinent information in
        the possession of or available to the Shareholders and shall extend full
        and timely assistance in the cooperation in the investigation of the
        defense of the claim, suit or action, with respect to which such
        indemnification is claimed. The Purchaser, in the defense of any such
        claim, suit, action or proceeding, shall not con sent to the entry of
        any judgment or decree except with the written consent of the
        Shareholders nor enter into any settlement (except with the written
        consent of the Shareholders) which does not include as an unconditional
        term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to the Shareholders
        of a release from every liability in respect of such claim, suit, action
        or proceeding. In any defense of any claim by a third party, the
        Shareholders shall have the right (but shall not be obligated) to
        participate in such defense through counsel of their own selection and
        at their own expense. Provided, however, should a dispute arise between
        the Purchaser and the Shareholders regarding how the defense of such
        claim should be handled, the decision of the Purchaser shall control.

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        13. EXPENSES. The Shareholders and the Purchaser shall pay their or its
own expenses (including without limitation counsel and accounting fees and
expenses) incident to the preparation and carrying out of this Agreement and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

        14. NOTICES. All notices, demands and requests which may be given or
which are required to be given by either party to the other shall be in writing
and shall be deemed effective when either: personally delivered to the intended
recipient; sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to the intended recipient at the address specified below; delivered in
person to the address set forth below for the party to which the notice was
given; deposited into the custody of a nationally recognized overnight delivery
service such as Federal Express Corporation, Emery or Purolator, addressed to
such party at the address specified below; or sent by facsimile, telegram or
telex, provided that receipt for such facsimile, tele gram or telex is verified
by the sender and followed by a notice sent in accordance with one of the other
provisions set forth above. Notices shall be effective on the date of delivery
or receipt, of, if delivery is not accepted, on the earlier of the date that
delivery is refused or three (3) days after the date the notice is mailed. For
purposes of this Paragraph, the addresses of the parties for all notices are as
follows (unless changes by similar notice in writing are given by the particular
person whose address is to be changed):

        (a)     if to the Shareholders, to the address of such Shareholders as
                shown in Table I with a copy to: Richard M. Kaplan, Weycer
                Kaplan Pulaski & Zuber, P.C., 1400 Summit Tower, Eleven Greenway
                Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046-1104;

        (b)     or if to the Purchaser, to 7435 Ardmore, Houston, Texas 77054,
                Attn: Robert E. Cone, Chief Executive Officer, with a copy to:
                Lawrence J. Fontana, Stumpf Falgout Craddock & Massey, P.C.,
                1400 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77056.

        Any party hereto may designate a different address by written notice
        given to the other parties.

        15. SATISFACTION OF CONDITIONS; TERMINATION.

        (a) BEST EFFORTS TO SATISFY CONDITIONS. The Shareholders agree to use
        their best efforts to bring about the satisfaction of the conditions
        specified in Section 7 hereof, and the Purchaser agrees to use its best
        efforts to bring about the satisfaction of the conditions specified in
        Section 8 hereof.

        (b) TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the Closing,
        without liability on the part of any party hereto to any other party
        hereto, by the Purchaser or the Shareholders.

        In the event of termination by the Purchaser or the Shareholders as
        provided above, written notice shall forthwith be given to the other
        party.

        16. MISCELLANEOUS.

        (a) ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may not be assigned by any party hereto
        without the prior written consent of the other parties, provided,
        however, the Purchaser shall have the right at any time prior to Closing
        to assign this Agreement to a corporation wholly-owned by the Purchaser;
        should Purchaser assign this Agreement as aforesaid, Purchaser shall
        execute at the Closing, an agreement agreeing to be bound by the
        indemnification provisions of Section 12 above. Subject to the
        foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
        benefit of the parties hereto and their 

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        respective successors and assigns and the heirs, executors,
        administrators and personal representatives of the Shareholders.

        (b) SECTION AND PARAGRAPH HEADINGS. The Section and Paragraph headings
        of this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect
        in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

        (c) AMENDMENT. This Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in
        writing executed by the parties hereto.

        (d) ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and the exhibits, Schedules,
        certificates and documents referred to herein constitute the entire
        agreement of the parties, and supersede all understandings with respect
        to the subject matter hereof.

        (e) PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. No publication and/or press release of any
        nature shall be issued pertaining to this Agreement or the transaction
        contemplated hereby without the prior written approval of the Purchaser,
        except as may be required by law.

        (f) COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each
        of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute
        one and the same instrument.

        (g) GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
        AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND VENUE FOR ANY
        DISPUTE ARISING HEREUNDER SHALL BE IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE
        PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF
        THE STATE OF TEXAS.

        (h) JOINDER OF SPOUSES. The spouses of the Shareholders join herein pro
        forma, to acknowledge that they are fully aware of, understand and fully
        consent to the provisions of this Agreement and its binding effect on
        the community property interests, if any, they may own in the Shares
        owned by their respective spouse, and that their respective awareness,
        understanding and agreement is evidenced by their respective signatures
        to this Agreement.

        (i) ARBITRATION PROCEDURE. In the event of disputes between the parties
        with respect to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, such
        disputes shall be resolved by and through an arbitration proceeding to
        be conducted under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association
        ("AAA") (or any like organization successor thereto) in Houston, Texas.
        Such arbitration proceeding shall be conducted in as expedited a manner
        as is then permitted by the commercial arbitration rules (formal or
        informal) of the AAA, and the arbitrator or arbitrators in any such
        arbitration (an "Arbitration") shall be persons who are expert in the
        subject matter of the dispute. Both the foregoing agreement of the
        parties to arbitrate any and all claims, and the results, determination,
        finding, judgment and/or award rendered through such Arbitration, shall
        be final and binding on the parties hereto and may be specifically
        enforced by legal proceedings. The parties agree and acknowledge that
        money damages may not be an adequate remedy for any breach of the
        provisions of this Agreement and that any party may, in its sole
        discretion, ask for specific performance and/or injunctive relief in
        order to enforce or prevent any violations of the provisions of this
        Agreement.

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        Such Arbitration may be initiated by written notice from either party to
        the other which shall be compulsory and binding proceeding on each
        party. The Arbitration shall be conducted before a panel of arbitrators
        selected in accordance with the rules of the AAA. Each party shall bear
        separately the cost of their respective attorneys, witnesses and experts
        in connection with such Arbitration. Time is of the essence of this
        arbitration procedure, and the arbitrators shall be instructed and
        required to render their decision within ten (10) days following
        completion of the Arbitration.

        Any and all legal proceedings to enforce this Agreement (including any
        action to compel arbitration hereunder or to enforce any award or
        judgment rendered thereby) shall governed by Texas law.

        (j) DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT AND REAL ESTATE FRAUD WAIVER.
        Purchaser expressly waives the applicability of Chapter 17 of the Texas
        Business and Commerce Code Sections 17.41 et. seq. - the Texas Deceptive
        Trade Practices Act (the "DTPA") and chapter 27.01 of the Texas Business
        and Commerce Code - the Real Estate Fraud Act (the "Act") with respect
        to this transaction, to the greatest extent allowed. Purchaser
        acknowledges that all elements necessary for an enforceable waiver exist
        in this transaction. Specifically, Purchaser represents and warrants as
        follows:

                (i) Purchaser is not in a significantly disparate bargaining
                position;

                (ii) Purchaser is represented by competent, experience legal
                counsel;

                (iii) This transaction does not involve the purchase or lease of
                a family residence;

                (iv) The Purchase Price exceeds $500,000.00; and

                (v) Purchaser expressly intends to waive the provisions of the
                DTPA.

        Purchaser also represents and warrants that it is a business consumer
        with ample knowledge and bargaining power in this transaction. The
        execution of this waiver shall not be interpreted to imply that this
        transaction is otherwise within the ambit of the DTPA or the Act.
        Purchaser has directed its legal counsel to execute a copy of this
        Agreement solely for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of the
        Act and for no other purpose. Purchaser acknowledges that it has fully
        and completely discussed this waiver with its legal counsel and with
        full knowledge instructs its legal counsel to execute the acknowledgment
        required to waive the DTPA and the Act.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by the parties
as of the date and year first above written.

                                            PURCHASER:

                                            INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC.

                                            By: /s/ CHRISTINE A. SMITH
                                                    Vice President


SPOUSES:                                    SHAREHOLDERS:

/s/ GEORGIA E. WALKER                       /s/ RALPH WALKER, JR.


/s/ JUDITH A. INTROLIGATOR                  /s/ M. DAVID INTROLIGATOR


                       PURCHASER'S ATTORNEY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

        THIS CONTRACT IS EXECUTED BY LEGAL COUNSEL FOR PURCHASER SOLELY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SATISFYING THE REQUIREMENTS OF TEX. BUS. COMM. CODE SECTION
17.42.

                                            /s/ LAWRENCE J. FONTANA
                                                Purchaser's Counsel

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                                   EXHIBIT 7.1

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

Board of Directors
Bolt Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Houston, Texas

We have audited the accompanying Balance Sheets of Bolt Manufacturing Co., Inc.
(an S Corporation) as of December 31, 1995 and 1996, and the related Statements
of Earnings, Shareholders' Equity and Cash Flows for the years then ended. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.

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

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Bolt Manufacturing Co., Inc.,
as of December 31, 1995 and 1996, and the results of its operations and cash
flows for the years then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

WEINSTEIN SPIRA & COMPANY, P.C.

Houston, Texas
January 24, 1997

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                          BOLT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      DECEMBER 31,
                                                                            ---------------------------------          SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                               1995                   1996                 1997
                                                                            ----------             ----------           ----------
                                                                                                                        (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                         <C>                    <C>                  <C>       
                      ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS
   Cash and cash equivalents:
      Demand deposits .........................................             $    5,159             $   22,285           $   17,603
      Interest bearing deposits ...............................                218,803                186,687              316,816
                                                                            ----------             ----------           ----------

                                                                               223,962                208,972              334,419
   Receivables:
      Trade - net of allowance for doubtful
        accounts of $20,000 at
        September 30, 1997; $10,000 at
        December 31, 1996 and 1995 ............................                995,056                850,956              896,998
      Related party ...........................................                  6,226                 11,978               11,553
      Other ...................................................                    308                  7,663                3,582
   Inventories ................................................                340,290                244,324              426,431
   Prepaid expenses ...........................................                102,586                149,393               48,134
                                                                            ----------             ----------           ----------
        Total Current Assets ..................................              1,668,428              1,473,286            1,721,117
                                                                            ----------             ----------           ----------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
   Machinery and equipment ....................................              1,216,442              1,280,195            1,337,044
   Office equipment ...........................................                 81,301                 81,128               92,958
   Furniture and fixtures .....................................                  5,000                  5,000                5,000
   Tooling and dies ...........................................                 10,000                 10,000               10,000
   Transportation equipment ...................................                 33,454                 45,608               45,608
   Leasehold improvements .....................................                  2,115                  2,115                8,776
                                                                            ----------             ----------           ----------
                                                                             1,348,312              1,424,046            1,499,386
   Less:  Accumulated depreciation and
      amortization ............................................                980,327              1,050,782            1,129,009
                                                                            ----------             ----------           ----------
                                                                               367,985                373,264              370,377
                                                                            ----------             ----------           ----------
                                                                            $2,036,413             $1,846,550           $2,091,494
                                                                            ==========             ==========           ==========
</TABLE>
                       See notes to financial statements.

                                       F-2
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      DECEMBER 31,
                                                                              -------------------------------          SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                                 1995                 1996                 1997
                                                                              ----------           ----------           ----------
                                                                                                                        (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                           <C>                   <C>       
                       LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES
   Note payable ..................................................            $  260,000            $  100,000
   Accounts payable - trade ......................................               197,344                92,678          $  140,958
   Accrued expenses ..............................................               240,178               243,621             413,416
                                                                              ----------            ----------          ----------
        Total Current Liabilities ................................               697,522               436,299             554,374

NOTES PAYABLE ....................................................                                                       1,000,000
                                                                              ----------            ----------          ----------
                                                                                 697,522               436,299           1,554,374
                        SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CAPITAL STOCK - common; $1 par value,
   1,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding ....                62,500                62,500              62,500

RETAINED EARNINGS ................................................             1,276,391             1,347,751             474,620
                                                                              ----------            ----------          ----------
                                                                               1,338,891             1,410,251             537,120
                                                                              ----------            ----------          ----------
                                                                              $2,036,413            $1,846,550          $2,091,494
                                                                              ==========            ==========          ==========
</TABLE>
                       See notes to financial statements.

                                       F-3
<PAGE>
                          BOLT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
                             STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           FOR THE YEAR ENDED                        FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                              DECEMBER 31,                                  SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                      ---------------------------------           ----------------------------------
                                                         1995                  1996                  1996                   1997
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
                                                                                                                   (Unaudited)
<S>                                                   <C>                   <C>                   <C>                   <C>        
SALES ......................................          $ 7,132,510           $ 6,452,216           $ 4,961,927           $ 5,419,698

Cost of Sales ..............................            4,747,191             4,421,520             3,358,171             3,521,325
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
GROSS MARGIN ...............................            2,385,319             2,030,696             1,603,756             1,898,373

Operating Expenses .........................            1,574,734             1,520,086             1,124,853             1,308,199
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
EARNINGS FROM ..............................              810,585               510,610               478,903               590,174
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
OPERATIONS

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
    Interest expense .......................              (31,787)              (21,330)              (16,679)              (33,549)
    Other income ...........................                9,110                 6,821                 1,814                 1,137
    Interest income ........................                8,952                 8,805                 5,440                 4,242
    Gain on sale of assets .................                                      4,903
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
                                                          (13,725)                 (801)               (9,425)              (28,170)
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
NET EARNINGS ...............................          $   796,860           $   509,809           $   469,478           $   562,004
                                                      ===========           ===========           ===========           ===========
</TABLE>
                       See notes to financial statements.

                                       F-4
<PAGE>
                          BOLT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
                       STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996,
             AND FOR THE NINE MONTH-PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 COMMON STOCK                                             TOTAL
                                                       ---------------------------------             RETAINED         SHAREHOLDERS'
                                                         SHARES                 AMOUNT               EARNINGS            EQUITY
                                                       ----------            -----------            ----------        -------------
<S>                                                        <C>               <C>                    <C>                  <C>       
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1994 .................              62,500            $    62,500            $1,056,741           $1,119,241

Net Earnings ................................                                                          796,860              796,860

Distributions to Shareholders ...............                                                         (577,210)            (577,210)
                                                       ----------            -----------            ----------           ----------
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1995 .................              62,500                 62,500             1,276,391            1,338,891

Net Earnings ................................                                                          509,809              509,809 
                                                                                                   
Distributions to Shareholders ...............                                                         (438,449)            (438,449)
                                                       ----------            -----------            ----------           ----------
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1996 .................              62,500                 62,500             1,347,751            1,410,251

Net Earnings (Unaudited) ....................                                                          562,004              562,004
                                                                                            
Distributions to Shareholders                                                                              
    (Unaudited) .............................                                                       (1,435,135)          (1,435,135)
                                                       ----------            -----------            ----------           ----------
BALANCE - SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
    (Unaudited) .............................              62,500            $    62,500            $  474,620           $  537,120
                                                       ==========            ===========            ==========           ==========
</TABLE>
                       See notes to financial statements.

                                       F-5
<PAGE>
                          BOLT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             FOR THE YEAR ENDED                      FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                 DECEMBER 31,                               SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                      ---------------------------------           ---------------------------------
                                                         1995                  1996                  1996                  1997
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
                                                                                                             (Unaudited)
<S>                                                   <C>                   <C>                   <C>                   <C>        
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
      Cash received from customers .........          $ 7,095,172           $ 6,583,131           $ 5,085,978           $ 5,379,299
      Cash paid to suppliers and
         employees .........................           (6,224,908)           (5,883,188)           (4,415,294)           (4,622,403)
      Interest received ....................                8,952                 8,805                 5,440                 4,242
      Interest paid ........................              (31,787)              (21,330)              (16,679)              (25,216)
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
         Net Cash Provided by
            Operating Activities ...........              847,429               687,418               659,445               735,922
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    Purchase of equipment ..................             (123,308)             (110,526)              (78,831)              (75,340)
    Proceeds from dispositions .............                                      6,567
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
         Net Cash Used in Investing
            Activities .....................             (123,308)             (103,959)              (78,831)              (75,340)
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    Payments of debt .......................             (120,000)             (160,000)              (90,000)             (100,000)
    Distributions to shareholders ..........             (577,210)             (438,449)             (438,449)           (1,435,135)
    Proceeds from shareholder notes ........                                                                              1,000,000
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
         Net Cash Used in Financing
            Activities .....................             (697,210)             (598,449)             (528,449)             (535,135)
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
    AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ...................               26,911               (14,990)               52,165               125,447

Cash and Cash Equivalents -
    Beginning of Period ....................              197,051               223,962               223,962               208,972
                                                      -----------           -----------           -----------           -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD ..          $   223,962           $   208,972           $   276,127           $   334,419
                                                      ===========           ===========           ===========           ===========
</TABLE>
                       See notes to financial statements.

                                       F-6
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   FOR THE YEAR ENDED                  FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                       DECEMBER 31,                            SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                              -----------------------------           -----------------------------
                                                                1995                1996                1996                1997
                                                              ---------           ---------           ---------           ---------
                                                                                                               (Unaudited)
<S>                                                           <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>      
RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS
TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    Net earnings ...................................          $ 796,860           $ 509,809           $ 469,478           $ 562,004
    Adjustments to reconcile net
      earnings to net cash provided
      by operating activities:
         Depreciation and amortization .............            107,869             103,583              77,608              78,227
         Bad debt expense ..........................              1,185              27,684              13,500              16,009
         Gain on sale of fixed assets ..............                                 (4,903)
         (Increase) Decrease in:
            Receivables ............................            (47,634)            103,309             108,737             (57,545)
            Inventories ............................            (11,754)             95,966              (3,457)           (182,107)
            Prepaid expenses .......................            (20,009)            (46,807)           (111,698)            101,259
         Increase (Decrease) in:
            Accounts payable - trade ...............                450            (104,666)            (53,780)             48,280
            Accrued expenses .......................             20,462               3,443             159,057             169,795
                                                              ---------           ---------           ---------           ---------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES ..........          $ 847,429           $ 687,418           $ 659,445           $ 735,922
                                                              =========           =========           =========           =========
</TABLE>
                       See notes to financial statements.

                                       F-7
<PAGE>
                          BOLT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996
    (INFORMATION FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, IS UNAUDITED)


NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company maintains its accounts on the accrual basis of accounting in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Accounting principles
followed by the Company and the methods of applying those principles which
materially affect the determination of financial position, results of
operations, and cash flows are summarized below:

   DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

   Bolt Manufacturing Co., Inc. manufactures specialty bolts and nuts for
   customers throughout the United States and Canada.

   INCOME RECOGNITION

   Revenue is recognized at the date of product shipment, and accounts
   receivable are recorded at that time. Earnings are charged with a provision
   for doubtful accounts based on current review of collectibility of accounts.

   INVENTORIES

   Inventories, consisting of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods
   are presented at the lower of cost (as determined by the first-in, first-out
   method) or market. Work-in-process and finished goods include the cost of
   material and any related direct and indirect production costs. Inventories
   consist of the following:

                                             DECEMBER 31,     
                                      -------------------------    September 30,
                                        1995             1996          1997
                                      --------         --------      --------
     Raw materials ...............    $260,931         $196,361      $307,443
     Work-in-process .............      59,300           37,109        94,974
     Finished goods ..............      20,059           10,854        24,014
                                      --------         --------      --------
                                      $340,290         $244,324      $426,431
                                      ========         ========      ========

   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT                                                    

   Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed at
   rates sufficient to amortize the cost of the assets over their estimated
   useful lives using the straight-line method. Depreciation is based on the
   following estimated useful lives:

          Machinery and equipment                   5 - 7 years
          Office equipment                              5 years
          Furniture and fixtures                        5 years
          Tooling and dies                              5 years
          Transportation equipment                      3 years
          Leasehold improvements                        6 years

                                       F-8
<PAGE>
                          BOLT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
                    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
                           DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996
    (INFORMATION FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, IS UNAUDITED)

   INCOME TAX

   The Company is taxed under the S Corporation provisions of the Internal
   Revenue Code. Under these provisions, the Company is not liable for federal
   corporate income taxes. Instead, the shareholders are liable for individual
   federal income taxes on the Company's taxable income.

   CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   The Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of
   three months or less to be cash equivalents. There are deposits in excess of
   federally insured limits.

   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 at 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.

NOTE 2 - OPERATING LEASES

The Company leases its warehouse and office facilities and certain equipment
under operating lease agreements. At December 31, 1996, the future minimum
rental payments required under the leases were as follows:

        YEAR ENDING
       DECEMBER 31,

           1997                       $ 91,660
           1998                         83,342
           1999                         77,400
           2000                         77,400
           2001                         19,350
                                      --------
                                      $349,152

Rent expense for the periods ended December 31, 1995 and 1996, and September 30,
1996 and 1997, totaled $77,400 and $77,300, $57,950 and $58,050, respectively.

                                       F-9
<PAGE>
                          BOLT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
                    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
                           DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996
    (INFORMATION FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, IS UNAUDITED)

NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company paid $88,000 in consulting fees to related parties during the year
ended December 31, 1995.

The Company paid $99,000 in consulting fees to an affiliate of a shareholder
during the period ended September 30, 1997.

As discussed in Note 4, the Company has $1,000,000 in shareholder notes payable.

The Company received $14,385 and $1,250 in expense reimbursements from an entity
related by common ownership for the year ended December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. At December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, the Company had a
receivable from the entity of $11,978 and $6,226.

The Company received $44,234 and $14,082 in expense reimbursements from an
entity related by common ownership for the period ended September 30, 1997 and
1996, respectively. At September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, the Company
had a receivable from the entity of $11,553 and $7,135.

Additionally, in April, 1996, the Company began subleasing part of its facility
to the related entity under a lease agreement which has been classified as an
operating lease. The lease expired December 31, 1996. The Company renewed the
lease for an additional 12 months expiring on December 31, 1997. Total rent
income for the year ended December 31, 1996, and the nine months ended September
30, 1997, under this agreement was $6,400 and $9,000, respectively.

NOTE 4 - NOTE PAYABLE

The Company had a note agreement with a bank which bore interest at the prime
rate plus .5% per annum and was secured by accounts receivable, equipment,
general intangibles and inventory. The note was due on demand; if no demand is
made it is payable in monthly installments of $10,000, plus interest, until
February, 1998. Outstanding borrowings at December 31, 1995 and 1996, were
$260,000 and $100,000, respectively. As of March 31, 1997, the Company has paid
the note in full.

The Company also had a $100,000 line-of-credit with a bank, bearing interest at
prime plus 1%, secured by equipment, accounts receivable, inventory, fixtures,
and intangibles, which matured on April 1, 1997. There were no borrowings under
this line-of-credit at December 31, 1996.

At April 1, 1997, the Company obtained a $150,000 line-of-credit with a bank,
bearing interest at prime plus 1%, secured by accounts receivable, inventory,
fixtures and intangibles, which matures on August 15, 1998. There were no
borrowings under this line-of-credit at September 30, 1997.

                                      F-10
<PAGE>
                          BOLT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
                    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
                           DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996
    (INFORMATION FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, IS UNAUDITED)

The Company has entered into loan agreements which contain restrictive
covenants, including maintenance of certain financial ratios and restrictions on
borrowings. At December 31, 1996, the Company was in compliance with the
covenants and restrictions.

As of September 30, 1997, the Company has note agreements with its shareholders
for a principal amount of $1,000,000. The notes bear interest at 10% per annum,
with interest due quarterly beginning September, 1997. The notes are secured by
equipment and are due on June 11, 1999. Interest of $30,525 has been expensed,
with $22,192 being paid to shareholders as of September 30, 1997.

NOTE 5 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

Effective November 1, 1997, the shareholders of the Company sold all outstanding
shares of stock to Industrial Holdings, Inc. for approximately $5,000,000, cash
plus repayment of the shareholders' notes of $1,000,000 and the assumption of
certain liabilities.

NOTE 6 - UNAUDITED INTERIM STATEMENTS

The financial statements as of September 30, 1997, and for the six months ended
September 30, 1996 and 1997, are unaudited; however, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments)
necessary to a fair presentation of the financial statements for these interim
periods have been made. Accounting estimates at interim dates inherently involve
greater reliance on estimates than at year end. The results for the interim
periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for a full
fiscal year.

                                      F-11


                                   EXHIBIT 7.2

                   INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
                        FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

        The following unaudited pro forma financial statements give effect to
the November 1997 acquisition by the Company of Bolt Manufacturing Co., Inc.
doing business as WALKER BOLT Manufacturing Co. ("WALKER") in a transaction
accounted for as a purchase. The allocation of purchase price is based on
preliminary information currently available and will be revised as necessary.
The estimated purchase price adjustments are subject to completion of asset
appraisals, the final determination of certain tax liabilities, differences
between the estimated and actual costs of professional fees and adjustments to
certain other accruals.

        The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet is based on
the September 30, 1997 balance sheets of the Company included in the Report on
Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 1997 and of WALKER included
in the financial statements of WALKER appearing elsewhere in this Report on Form
8-K, and has been prepared to reflect the acquisition of WALKER as if the
acquisition had been consummated at September 30, 1997. The acquisitions of Lone
Star and MVS were completed in the first quarter of 1997 and their balance
sheets as of September 30, 1997 are included in that of the Company.

        The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations
are based on the income statements of the Company, American, Lone Star and MVS
(not presented separately herein) and WALKER appearing elsewhere in this Report
on Form 8-K as if the acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the period
presented. Such unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements
combine (i) the audited operating results for the Company for the year ended
December 31, 1996 and the unaudited operating results for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 (ii) the audited operating results of MVS for the year ending
December 31, 1996 and the unaudited results of operations for the two-months
ended February 28, 1997; (iii) the audited operating results of Lone Star for
the year ended December 31, 1996; (iv) the unaudited operating results of
American for the period from January 1, 1996 through September 30, 1996; and (v)
the audited operating results of WALKER for the year ended December 31, 1996 and
the unaudited operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 1997.
The results of operations for the one month ended January 31, 1997 for Lone Star
and one month ended October 31, 1996 for American have not been presented based
upon management's belief that such would not be significant to the pro forma
statements of operations.

        The Company acquired WALKER effective November 1, 1997, MVS on March 1,
1997, Lone Star on February 1, 1997 and American on November 1, 1996 and the
operating results subsequent to the date of acquisition are reflected in the
Company's historical information for the periods presented.

                                      F-12
<PAGE>
        The pro forma financial information does not purport to be indicative
either of the results of operations that would have occurred had the purchase
been made at the beginning of the periods presented or future results of
operations of the combined companies. These unaudited pro forma financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the historical financial
statements and notes thereto of the Company included in its 1996 Annual Report
on Form 10-K and in its Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1997, the financial statements of American filed with Form 8-K/A dated November
18, 1996, Lone Star filed with Form 8-K/A dated February 6, 1997, MVS filed with
Form 8-K/A dated June 12, 1997 and WALKER included elsewhere in this Form 8-K.

                                      F-13
<PAGE>
                   INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
           PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
                                 (000'S OMITTED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         HISTORICAL                              PRO FORMA
                                                                   ------------------------           ------------------------------
                                                                                                    ADJUSTMENTS
                                                                     IHI             WALKER           (NOTE 1)              COMBINED
                                                                   -------           ------           --------              --------
<S>                                                                <C>               <C>              <C>                    <C>    
                ASSETS
Current assets:
     Cash and equivalents ..............................           $   216           $  334           $    (30)(a)           $   520
     Accounts receivable-trade .........................            11,084              897                (57)(b)            11,924
     Inventories .......................................            12,556              426                                   12,982
     Advances to shareholders ..........................                92                                                        92
     Notes receivable, current portion .................               981                                                       981
     Other current assets ..............................             1,153               64                                    1,217
                                                                   -------           ------           --------               -------
           Total current assets ........................            26,082            1,721                (87)               27,716

Property and equipment, net ............................            18,918              370              3,630(c)             22,918
Notes receivable .......................................             1,214                                                     1,214
Other assets ...........................................               768                                  30(c)                798
Goodwill, net ..........................................            12,833                               1,112(d)             13,945
                                                                   -------           ------           --------               -------
           Total assets ................................           $59,815           $2,091           $  4,685               $66,591
                                                                   =======           ======           ========               =======
</TABLE>
                                      F-14
<PAGE>
                   INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
           PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
                                 (000'S OMITTED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        HISTORICAL                            PRO FORMA
                                                               ---------------------------           ---------------------------
                                                                                                    ADJUSTMENTS
                                                                 IHI                WALKER           (NOTE 1)           COMBINED
                                                               -------              ------           --------           --------
<S>                                                            <C>                  <C>             <C>                 <C>
  LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
     Notes payable ...................................         $ 10,110             $               $   309 (e)         $ 10,419
     Accounts payable-trade ..........................            6,958                 141             (57)(b)            7,042
     Accrued expenses and other ......................            2,320                 413              90 (g)            2,823
     Current portion of long-term debt ...............            1,617                                 793 (e)            2,410
                                                               --------             -------         -------             --------
         Total current liabilities ...................           21,005                 554           1,135               22,694

Long-term debt, less current portion .................            6,045               1,000           7,207 (e)           11,132
                                                                                                     (1,000)(e)
                                                                                                     (2,120)(e)
Deferred compensation payable ........................              248                                                      248

Deferred income taxes payable ........................            2,648                                                    2,648

Common stock with put redemption  option .............            6,000                                                    6,000

Shareholders' equity
     Common stock ....................................               58                  63             (63)(f)               58
     Additional paid-in capital ......................           20,656                                                   20,656
     Retained earnings ...............................            3,155                 474            (474)(f)            3,155
                                                               --------             -------         -------             --------
           Total shareholders' equity ................           23,869                 537            (537)              23,869
                                                               --------             -------         -------             --------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ .........         $ 59,815             $ 2,091         $ 4,685             $ 66,591
                                                               ========             =======         =======             ========
</TABLE>
                                      F-15
<PAGE>
Note 1 - The pro forma balance sheet reflects the acquisition of WALKER for cash

of $5 million, payment of $1 million note payable to shareholders by WALKER plus
estimated transaction expenses. The allocation of purchase price is based on
preliminary information and is subject to change based on the final
determination of certain tax liabilities, differences between the estimated and
actual costs of professional fees, completion of asset appraisals and
adjustments to certain other accruals:

   a. Reflect use of cash to pay certain transaction expenses.

   b. Eliminate intercompany accounts.

   c. Adjust the assets and liabilities of WALKER to their estimated fair market
      values at the acquisition date.

   d. Record goodwill on the purchase of WALKER.

   e. Record the drawdown on the Company's demand note with Comerica Bank of
      Texas ("Comerica"), retire existing term note and term note payable to
      Heller Financial, Inc. ("Heller") and the repayment of $1,000,000 note
      payable assumed in the WALKER Acquisition and of $2,120,000 in existing
      term note payable to Comerica.

   f. Eliminate the shareholders equity of WALKER.

   g. Record accrued transaction costs.

                                      F-16
<PAGE>
                            INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
      PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
                  FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
                                 (000'S OMITTED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          PRO FORMA
                                                                           ---------------------------------------
                                                                          ACQUISITION ADJUSTMENTS
                                             HISTORICAL                         (NOTE 1)
                                  ----------------------------------       --------------------
                                     IHI         MVS         WALKER          MVS        WALKER           COMBINED
                                  --------    ---------     --------       -------     --------          ---------
<S>                                <C>         <C>           <C>                        <C>              <C>      
Sales                              $59,642     $  1,762      $ 5,420                    $  (166)(a)      $  66,658
Cost of sales                       44,953        1,293        3,522                        135 (b)         49,737
                                                                                           (166)(a)

Gross profit                        14,689          469        1,898                       (135)            16,921
Selling, general and                10,438          152        1,308                       (250)(d)         11,712
  administrative
                                                                                17           47 (b)
                                  --------    ---------     --------       -------     --------           --------
Income from operations               4,251          317          590           (17)          68              5,209

Other income (expense):
   Interest expense                 (1,281)                      (34)                      (350)(e)         (1,665)
   Interest income                     130            3            4            (3)          (4)(f)            130
   Other income (expense)              273                         2                                           275
                                  --------    ---------     --------       -------     --------           --------
    Total other income (expense)      (878)           3          (28)           (3)        (354)            (1,260)
                                  --------    ---------     --------       -------     --------           --------
Income before income taxes           3,373          320          562           (20)        (286)             3,949

Income tax expense                   1,363           82                         (5)          95 (g)          1,535
                                  --------    ---------     --------       -------     --------           --------
Net income                        $  2,010    $     238     $    562       $   (15)    $   (381)          $  2,414
                                  ========    =========     ========       =======     ========           ========
Earnings per share (h)            $    .30                                                                $    .35
                                  ========                                                                ========
</TABLE>
                                      F-17
<PAGE>
                            INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
      PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
                                 (000'S OMITTED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    PRO FORMA
                                                                                ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                                    ACQUISITION ADJUSTMENTS
                                           HISTORICAL                                       (NOTE 3)
                         ------------------------------------------------       ------------------------------------
                           IHI        MVS    LONE STAR  AMERICAN   WALKER        MVS   LONE STAR  AMERICAN    WALKER      COMBINED
                         -------    ------    -------   --------    -----       -----    ------   ------      ------      ---------
<S>                      <C>       <C>      <C>         <C>       <C>                                         <C>         <C>      
Sales                    $51,423   $ 6,374  $  15,474   $  6,786  $ 6,452                                     $(275)(a)   $  86,234
Cost of sales             40,849     4,366      9,498      5,118    4,422              $     26   $  (34)       179 (b)      66,312
                                                                                          2,163                     (c)
                                                                                                               (275)(a)
                         -------    ------    -------   --------    -----       -----    ------   ------      -----        --------
Gross profit              10,574     2,008      5,976      1,668    2,030                (2,189)      34       (179)         19,922

Selling, general and       8,002       843      5,587      1,164    1,520                  (392)    (329)      (246)(d)      14,542
  administrative                                                                         (2,163)                    (c)
                                                                                $ 205       161      127         63 (b)
                         -------    ------    -------   --------    -----       -----    ------   ------      -----        --------
Income from operations     2,572     1,165        389        504      510        (205)      205      236          4           5,380

Other income (expense):
Interest expense          (1,336)                (114)                (21)                 (182)    (558)      (482)(e)      (2,693)
Interest income              160         7                    71        9          (7)               (71)        (9)(f)         160
Other income (expense)       139         8          1         26       11                                                       185
                         -------    ------    -------   --------    -----       -----    ------   ------      -----        --------
Total other income
  (expense)               (1,037)       15       (113)        97       (1)         (7)     (182)    (629)      (491)         (2,348)
                         -------    ------    -------   --------    -----       -----    ------   ------      -----        --------
Income before income
  taxes                    1,535     1,180        276        601      509        (212)       22     (393)      (487)          3,032

Income tax expense           408       439         90        240       --         (12)        7     (157)         8 (g)       1,023
                         -------    ------    -------   --------    -----       -----    ------   ------      -----        --------
Net income               $ 1,127    $  741    $   186   $    361    $ 509       $(200)   $   16   $ (236)     $(495)       $  2,009
                         =======    ======    =======   ========    =======     ======   ======   =======     ======       ========
Earnings per share (h)   $   .26                                                                                           $    .39
                         =======                                                                                           ========
</TABLE>
                                      F-18
<PAGE>
Note 3 - The above statements give effect to the following pro forma adjustments
necessary to reflect the acquisition and the issuance of debt related to the
acquisition of WALKER outlined in Note 1 to the pro forma balance sheet:

   a. Eliminate intercompany sales.

   b. Adjust depreciation and amortization expense for changes resulting from
      (i) the increase in acquired property, plant and equipment as a result of
      the allocation of the purchase price and depreciation of the fair market
      value of the acquired property, plant and equipment over their remaining
      useful lives of 3 to 30 years and (ii) amortization of acquired goodwill
      over 20 years.

   c. Reclassify amounts from selling general and administrative expenses to
      cost of sales to be consistent with the classification used by the
      Company.

   d. Reduce cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses for
      contractual reductions as part of the acquisition in executive payrolls,
      elimination of directors fees, reduction in executive benefits and
      elimination of expenses related to Florida entertainment facility
      eliminated as part of the American acquisition.

   e. Adjust interest expense (i) for Lone Star on $1,700,000 of 8.25% term
      debt, $1,400,000 demand note and 8% $500,000 term note payable to seller;
      (ii) for American on $1,800,000 of 8.25% term debt, $3,712,000 demand note
      and 12% $3,500,000 bridge note; and (iii) for Walker on $309,000 demand
      note, $5,880,000 8.1% term note.

   f. Eliminate interest income.

   g. Adjust income taxes as a result of the changes in the pro forma pretax
      earnings of the acquired subsidiaries.

   h. Increase in earnings per share as a result of pro forma earnings of the
      acquired subsidiaries and increase in weighted average of common stock
      equivalents (i) for MVS for the effect of 600,000 shares of IHI common
      stock issued to the selling shareholders (ii) for Lone Star for the effect
      of 84,211 shares of IHI common stock issued to selling shareholder, and
      (iii) for American for the effect of 540,000 warrants.

                                      F-19


                                  EXHIBIT 10.1
                                                          Loan No.: 1960082-0001

                                 PROMISSORY NOTE

$8,000,000.00                                                  November 10, 1997

     FOR VALUE RECEIVED, INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC., a Texas corporation,
AMERICAN RIVET COMPANY, Inc., an Illinois corporation, LSS-LONE STAR-HOUSTON,
INC., a Texas corporation, and BOLT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC., a Texas
corporation (collectively, "Maker"), jointly and severally, promises to pay to
the order of HELLER FINANCIAL, INC., a Delaware corporation (together with any
holder of this Note, "Payee"), at its office located at 500 West Monroe Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60661, or at such other place as Payee may from time to time
designate, the principal sum of Eight Million and 00/100 Dollars
($8,000,000.00), together with interest thereon at a rate per annum equal to the
One Month LIBOR Rate (hereafter defined), plus two and 50/100 percent (2.50%),
payable in seventy-two (72) consecutive monthly installments of principal plus
interest commencing January 1, 1998, and continuing on the same day of each
consecutive calendar month thereafter until this Note is fully paid. Subject to
adjustment in accordance with the next sentence in the event of the Mandatory
Prepayment (as defined in Section 3 of the Security Agreement (defined below)),
the first seventy-one (71) such monthly installments shall each be in the
principal amount of One Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Eleven and 12/100
Dollars ($111,111.12), plus accrued interest, and the final monthly installment
shall be in the amount of the entire then outstanding principal balance
hereunder, plus all accrued and unpaid interest, charges and other amounts owing
hereunder or under the Security Agreement (defined below). Notwithstanding
anything else in this Note, if Maker makes the Mandatory Prepayment, each
consecutive monthly installment payment hereunder shall thereafter be in an
equal amount of principal, plus accrued interest, provided, however that the
final monthly installment shall be in the amount of the entire then outstanding
principal balance hereunder, plus all accrued and unpaid interest, charges and
other amounts owing hereunder or under the Security Agreement. All payments
shall be applied first to interest and then to principal. Interest shall be
computed on the basis of a 360-day year and charged for the actual number of
days elapsed. Maker shall make an interest only initial payment on December 1,
1997 of all accrued interest from the date of this Note through November 30,
1997.

     For purposes of this Note, the term "One Month LIBOR Rate" means, for each
calendar month, a rate of interest equal to:

           (a) the rate of interest determined by Payee at which deposits in
U.S. Dollars are offered for the one (1) month interest period based on
information presented on the Reuters Screen LIBO Page as of 11:00 A.M. (London
time) on the day which is two (2) business days (not counting Saturdays) prior
to the first day of each calendar month; provided that if at least two (2) such
offered rates appear on the Reuters Screen LIBO Page in respect of such interest
period, the arithmetic mean of all such rates (as determined by Payee) will be
the rate used; provided further that if there are fewer than two (2) offered
rates or Reuters ceases to provide LIBOR quotations, such rate shall be
the average rate of interest determined by Payee at which deposits in U.S.
Dollars are offered for the one 

                                      Ex-4
<PAGE>
(1) month interest period by Bankers Trust Company and Chase Bank, N. A. (or
their respective successors) to banks with combined capital and surplus in
excess of $500,000,000 in the London interbank market as of 11:00 A.M. (London
time) on the applicable interest rate determination date, divided by

           (b) a number equal to 1.0 minus the aggregate (but without
duplication) of the rates (expressed as a decimal fraction) of reserve
requirements in effect on the day which is two (2) business days prior to the
beginning of each calendar month (including, without limitation, basic,
supplemental, marginal and emergency reserves under any regulations of the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or other governmental authority
having jurisdiction with respect thereto, as now and from time to time in
effect) for Eurocurrency funding (currently referred to as "Eurocurrency
liabilities" in Regulation D of such Board) which are required to be maintained
by a member bank of the Federal Reserve System;

     (Such rate to be adjusted to the nearest one sixteenth of one percent (1/16
of 1%) or, if there is no nearest one sixteenth of one percent (1/16 of 1%), to
the next higher one sixteenth of one percent (1/16 of 1%)).

     For the initial funding month (or any fraction thereof) under this Note,
the interest rate hereunder shall be the One Month LIBOR Rate in effect on the
day of funding, plus Two and 50/100 percent (2.50%).

     Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time implementation of any
provision hereof shall cause the interest contracted for or charged herein or
collectable hereunder to exceed the applicable lawful maximum rate, then the
interest shall be limited to such applicable lawful maximum.

     This Note is secured by the collateral described in the Security Agreement
dated November 10, 1997, between Maker and Payee (the "Security Agreement;" and
together with all related documents and instruments, the "Loan Documents") to
which reference is made for a statement of the nature and extent of protection
and security afforded, certain rights of Payee and certain rights and
obligations of Maker, including Maker's rights and obligations, if any, to
prepay the principal balance hereof.

     Time is of the essence hereof. If payment of any installment or any other
sum due under this Note or the Loan Documents is not paid within ten (10) days
of its hen due date, Maker agrees to pay a late charge equal to the lesser of
(i) five cents (5(cent)) per dollar on, and in addition to, the amount of each
such payment, or (ii) the maximum amount Payee is permitted to charge by law. In
the event of the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Security
Agreement), then the entire unpaid principal balance hereof with accrued and
unpaid interest thereon, together with all other sums payable under this Note or
the Loan Documents, shall, at the option of Payee and without notice or demand,
become immediately due and payable, such accelerated balance bearing interest
until paid at the rate of Three Five and 50/100 percent (35.50%) per annum above
the then otherwise applicable interest rate hereunder.
<PAGE>
     Maker and all endorsers, guarantors or any others who may at any time
become liable for the payment hereof hereby consent to any and all extensions of
time, renewals, waivers and modifications of, and substitutions or release of
security or of any party primarily or secondarily liable on, or with respect to,
this Note or any of the Loan Documents or any of the terms and provisions
thereof that may be made, granted or consented to by Payee, and agree that suit
may be brought and maintained against any one or more of them, at the election
of Payee, without joinder of the others as parties thereto, and that Payee shall
not be required to first foreclose, proceed against, or exhaust any security
herefor, in order to enforce payment of this Note by any one or more of them.
Maker and all endorsers, guarantors or any others who may at any time become
liable for the payment hereof hereby severally waive presentment, demand for
payment, notice of nonpayment, protest, notice of protest, notice of dishonor,
and all other notices in connection with this Note, filing of suit and diligence
in collecting this Note or enforcing any of the security herefor, and, without
limiting any provision of any of the Loan Documents, agree to pay, if permitted
by law, all expenses incurred in collection, including reasonable attorneys'
fees, and hereby waive all benefits of valuation, appraisement and exemption
laws.

     If there be more than one Maker, all the obligations, promises, agreements
and covenants of Maker under this Note are joint and several.

     THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INTERNAL LAWS AND DECISIONS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, WITHOUT REGARD TO
PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW. AT PAYEE'S ELECTION AND WITHOUT LIMITING PAYEE'S
RIGHT TO COMMENCE AN ACTION IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION, MAKER HEREBY SUBMITS TO
THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY COURT (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)
HAVING SITUS WITHIN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, EXPRESSLY WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF
PROCESS AND CONSENTS TO SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, DIRECTED TO
THE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF MAKER, WHICH SERVICE SHALL BE DEEMED COMPLETED WITHIN
TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF MAILING THEREOF.

     MAKER HEREBY WAIVES ITS RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF
ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS NOTE. THIS WAIVER IS INFORMED AND
FREELY MADE. MAKER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS WAIVER IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO
ENTER INTO A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP, THAT PAYEE HAS ALREADY RELIED ON THE WAIVER
IN MAKING THE LOAN EVIDENCED BY THIS NOTE, AND THAT PAYEE WILL CONTINUE TO RELY
ON THE WAIVER IN ITS RELATED FUTURE DEALINGS. MAKER FURTHER WARRANTS AND
REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL AND THAT IT
KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL.
<PAGE>
INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC.                        AMERICAN RIVET COMPANY, INC.
By:/s/ CHRISTINE A. SMITH                        By:/s/ CHRISTINE A. SMITH
Name:  Christine A. Smith                        Name:  Christine A. Smith
Title: Vice President                            Title: Vice President

LSS-LONE STAR-HOUSTON, INC.                      BOLT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
By:/s/ CHRISTINE A. SMITH                        By:/s/ CHRISTINE A. SMITH
Name:  Christine A. Smith                        Name:  Christine A. Smith
Title: Vice President                            Title: Vice President

Witness/Attest:
/s/ LARRY FONTANA
<PAGE>
                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the use of our report dated January 24, 1997, on the financial
statements of Bolt Manufacturing Co., Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and
for each of the years then ended included herein in the Industrial Holdings,
Inc. Current Report to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 8-K.

WEINSTEIN SPIRA & COMPANY, P.C.

Houston, Texas
November 26, 1997



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