EX-23 3 a2125765zex-23.htm EXHIBIT 23
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Exhibit No. 23


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 33-23474, No. 33-29585, No. 33-22550, No. 33-35128, No. 33-38702, No. 33-46824, No. 33-57235, No. 33-54081, No. 33-54085, No. 33-54087, No. 333-18267, No. 333-22977, No. 333-36635, No. 333-89853, No. 333-66777, No. 333-45624 and No. 333-108687 of Quanex Corporation of our report dated December 15, 2003 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Quanex Corporation for the year ended October 31, 2003.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Houston, Texas
December 29, 2003




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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT