EXHIBIT 24.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ----------------------------------------- As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report dated October 5, 1995 (except with respect to the matter discussed in note 12, as to which the date is September 5, 1996 on the financial statements of Summa Industries (and to all references to our Firm) included in or made part of this registration statement. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Orange County, California September 5, 1996