EXHIBIT 23.1
 
              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
   
As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of
our report dated February 27, 1998 (except with respect to the matter
discussed in Note 13, as to which the date is June 9, 1998), and to all
references to our firm included in or made a part of MTL Inc.'s registration
statement on Form S-4.     
 
                                                            ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
Tampa, Florida
   
December 14, 1998