<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PAMECO CORPORATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2000,
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFEENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
</LEGEND>

                             
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