EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this
Registration Statement of Standex International Corporation
on Form S-8 of our reports dated August 17, 1999, appearing
in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on
Form 10-K of Standex International Corporation for the year
ended June 30, 1999.

/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts

February 8, 2000