1 Exhibit 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No, 33-80234 and 333-19705) of CMC Industries, Inc. of our report dated August 25, 1997 appearing on page 35 of the Annual Report to Shareholders which is incorporated in this Annual Report on Form 10-K PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP Memphis, Tennessee October 28, 1997