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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our reports dated October 9, 2001 included in Summa Industries' Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2001 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP |
Los Angeles, California
May 3, 2002
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS