<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from 
Jason Incorporated's consolidated balance sheet at December 29, 1995 
and  consolidated statements of income for the twelve month period ended 
December 29, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to 
such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
<F1>Company presents receivables on a net basis in compliance with Article 10
Regulation S-X.
<F2>Includes all non-current portion of debt obligations.
<F3>Not reported.
</FN>