<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF REN CORPORATION - USA FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
1995, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY>   U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1995
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<SECURITIES>                                         0
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<PP&E>                                          77,898
<DEPRECIATION>                                  22,735
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           18,313
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<SALES>                                         81,532
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