<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
the financial statements of Globe Manufacturing Corp. for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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