<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary Financial Information extracted from the
unaudited condensed financial statements of DXP Enterprises, Inc. as of March
31, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such statements.
</LEGEND>
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