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 report dated August 20, 1997, appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Standex International Corporation for the year ended June 30, 1997. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Boston, Massachusetts January 26, l998