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<LEGEND>
Exhibit 27
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM FORM
10-Q AS OF JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<SECURITIES> 0
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<ALLOWANCES> 273
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<PP&E> 62,191
<DEPRECIATION> 32,759
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 73,365
<BONDS> 3,742
0
0
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<SALES> 160,039
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 168,773
<CGS> 78,433
<TOTAL-COSTS> 79,771
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 17,261
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 701
<INCOME-PRETAX> 23,304
<INCOME-TAX> 7,457
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 15,847
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 15,847
<EPS-BASIC> 0.57
<EPS-DILUTED> 0.55
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