Exhibit 23.1


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our
reports dated January 31, 1998 included (or incorporated by
reference) in Control Devices, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and to all references to our Firm include din
this registration statement.


                                   /s/ Arthur Andersen

Stamford, Connecticut
July 6, 1998