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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.6



                           [BINDER HAMLYN LETTERHEAD]





                 CONSENT OF BINDER HAMLYN, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

As independent auditors, we hereby consent to the use of our report relating to 
the consolidated financial statements of Airtech PLC and to all references to 
our firm included in or made a part of this registration statement.



/s/ BINDER HAMLYN                                                   8 March 1999
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Binder Hamlyn
Chartered Accountants
London, England