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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-03-008124
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030617
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030619

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RHEIN ARTHUR
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001199887

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-05734
		FILM NUMBER:		03749763

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3160 TOPPING LANE
		CITY:			HUNTING VALLEY
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44022

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PIONEER STANDARD ELECTRONICS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000078749
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-ELECTRONIC PARTS & EQUIPMENT, NEC [5065]
		IRS NUMBER:				340907152
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4800 E 131ST ST
		CITY:			CLEVELAND
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44105
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2165873600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4800 E 131ST ST
		CITY:			CLEVELAND
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44105
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