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EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8/A, No. 333-38470) pertaining to the Aztec Manufacturing Co. 1998
Incentive Stock Option Plan, 1998 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan and 1997
Nonstatutory Stock Option Grants, of our report dated March 31, 2000, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Aztec
Manufacturing Co. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
February 29, 2000 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Fort Worth, Texas ERNST & YOUNG LLP
June 8, 20000
