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 16, 1994, appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Standex International Corporation for the year ended June 30, 1994, and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus, which is a part of this Registration Statement. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Boston, Massachusetts April 24, 1995