EXHIBIT 24.01








INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements Nos. 33-3777, 33-16650, 33-55383, 33-63956 and 333-12463 of our
report dated April 18, 1997, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of Park Electrochemical Corp. included in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Park Electrochemical Corp. for the fiscal
year ended March 2, 1997.



ERNST & YOUNG LLP



New York, New York
May 29, 1997






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