Exhibit 10.27
ELI MANCHESTER, JR.
PRESIDENT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
                                    [LOGO]

                                   KEWAUNEE 
                                  SCIENTIFIC 
                                  CORPORATION



December 15, 1994



Mr. T. Ronald Gewin
1357 Radio Road
Indian Ridge
Statesville, NC  28677

     Re:  Employment Security Agreement

Dear Ron:

Recently, you had expressed concern about your job security, in the event of
Kewaunee being acquired by another company.  You have asked for special
consideration because, when companies are acquired, the acquired company
frequently does not need "duplicate" positions such as yours.

Further, we recognize that Kewaunee's continued success depends, to a
significant degree, on the skill and competence of key managers such as
yourself.

Therefore, in consideration of your request for job security and your continued
employment, the Board of Directors has approved this employment agreement as
follows:

If the Company is acquired, and you are terminated without cause within two
years after the acquisition, the Company will pay you separation pay equal to
your then current base salary, for twelve months.  If you should obtain income
from another employer while receiving separation payments, any such payments
from Kewaunee will be reduced in like amount.

After any termination of employment, the separation payments will not continue
the employment relationship.  However, as long as you are receiving separation
payments, your health care coverage will continue per the plan document.

 
Mr. T. Ronald Gewin
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December 15, 1994


If you agree with the above employment security agreement, please sign below.

Sincerely,

/s/ Eli Manchester, Jr.
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Eli Manchester, Jr.
President, Chief Executive Officer

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Accepted:  /s/ T. Ronald Gewin
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               T. Ronald Gewin


Date:   12/22/94
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