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     THIS SCHEDULE SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS EXTRACTED FROM THE FINANCIAL
     STATEMENTS  FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED  September 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED
     IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS.

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<NAME>                       RCM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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