EXHIBIT 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Standex International Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated August 14, 2001, appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Standex International Corporation for the year ended June 30, 2001. /S/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Deloitte & Touche LLP Boston, Massachusetts June 25, 2002