<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND> 
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from 
the financial statements of Globe Manufacturing Corp. for the quarter ended
March 31, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                                                
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