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                           UNITED STATES                 OMB Number:
                SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION        3235-0145
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                          SCHEDULE 13D

            UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                       (AMENDMENT NO. 2)*

                Alternative Resources Corporation
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                        (Name of Issuer)

                    Common Stock, $.01 par value
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                 (Title of Class of Securities)

                             02145R
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                         (CUSIP Number)

                    Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd.
                   150 Field Drive, Suite 165
                   Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
                         (847) 604-6100
                   Attention: John A. Hatherly

                         with a copy to:

                     Mark T. Kindelin, Esq.
                     Barry L. Fischer, Esq.
                        Altheimer & Gray
                      10 South Wacker Drive
                     Chicago, Illinois 60606
                         (312) 715-4000
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          (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
        Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

                         August 8, 2002
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     (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on
Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject
of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this Schedule because of
240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following
box. / /
Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the
statement. / /

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a
reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to
the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment
containing information which would alter disclosures provided in
a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page
shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise
subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall
be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).

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CUSIP No. 02145R                                Page 2 of 21 Pages
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1.  NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
    IRS IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY):

    Wynnchurch Capital Partners, L.P.
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2.  CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP:
    (a) /x/
    (b) / /
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3.  SEC USE ONLY
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4.  SOURCE OF FUNDS:  WC
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5.  CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
    REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e):  / /
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6.  CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION:  Delaware
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    NUMBER OF
     SHARES       7.  SOLE VOTING POWER: 7,380,312<F2>
  BENEFICIALLY  --------------------------------------------------
    OWNED BY      8.  SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
     EACH       --------------------------------------------------
   REPORTING      9.  SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 7,380,312<F2>
    PERSON      --------------------------------------------------
     WITH        10.  SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
    PERSON: 15,000,000<F1>
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
    CERTAIN SHARES:  / /
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN
    ROW (11): 45.9%<F3>
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON:  PN
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<FN>
<F1>
Based on (i) Warrant to purchase 4,920,208 shares of common
stock issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners, L.P. and Warrant to
purchase 5,079,792 shares of common stock issued to Wynnchurch
Capital Partners Canada, L.P.; (ii) Note issued to Wynnchurch
Capital Partners, L.P, convertible into a total of 1,968,083
shares of common stock and Note issued to Wynnchurch Capital
Partners Canada, L.P. convertible into a total of 2,031,917
shares of common stock; and (iii) Contingent Warrant to purchase
492,021 shares of common stock issued to Wynnchurch Capital
Partners, L.P. and Contingent Warrant to purchase 507,979 shares
of common stock issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,
L.P.
<F2>
Power is exercised through Wynnchurch Management, Inc., the
sole general partner of the sole general partner of Wynnchurch
Capital Partners, L.P. and Wynnchurch GP Canada, Inc., the sole
general partner of the sole general partner of Wynnchurch Capital
Partners Canada, L.P.
<F3>
Based on 32,702,819 shares of common stock outstanding,
computed by adding the 17,702,819 shares of common stock
outstanding as of May 6, 2002, as disclosed on Issuer's 10Q filed
with the SEC on May 15, 2002, and the 15,000,000 shares of common
stock which would be newly issued upon full exercise of the
Warrants and Contingent Warrants and full conversion of the Notes
(as herein defined).
</FN>
<PAGE>
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CUSIP No. 02145R                                 Page 3 of 21 Pages
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1.  NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
    IRS IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY):

    Wynnchurch Partners, L.P.
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2.  CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP:
    (a) / /
    (b) /x/
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3.  SEC USE ONLY
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4.  SOURCE OF FUNDS: Not applicable
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5.  CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
    REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e): / /
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6.  CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware
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    NUMBER OF
     SHARES       7.  SOLE VOTING POWER: 7,380,312<F1>
  BENEFICIALLY  ---------------------------------------------------
    OWNED BY      8.  SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
     EACH       ---------------------------------------------------
   REPORTING      9.  SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 7,380,312<F1>
    PERSON      ---------------------------------------------------
     WITH        10.  SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
    PERSON: 15,000,000<F1>
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
    CERTAIN SHARES: / /
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN
    ROW (11): 45.9%<F2>
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON:  PN
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<FN>
<F1>
Solely in its capacity as the sole general partner of
Wynnchurch Capital Partners, L.P.
<F2>
Based on 32,702,819 shares of common stock outstanding,
computed by adding the 17,702,819 shares of common stock
outstanding as of May 6, 2002, as disclosed on Issuer's 10Q and
the 15,000,000 shares of common stock which would be newly issued
upon full exercise of the Warrants and Contingent Warrants and
full conversion of the Notes (as herein defined).
</FN>
<PAGE>
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CUSIP No. 02145R                                 Page 4 of 21 Pages
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1.  NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
    IRS IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY):

    Wynnchurch Management, Inc.
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2.  CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP:
    (a) / /
    (b) /x/
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3.  SEC USE ONLY
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4.  SOURCE OF FUNDS: Not applicable
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5.  CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
    REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e): / /
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6.  CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware
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    NUMBER OF
     SHARES       7.  SOLE VOTING POWER: 7,380,312<F1>
  BENEFICIALLY  ---------------------------------------------------
    OWNED BY      8.  SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
     EACH       ---------------------------------------------------
   REPORTING      9.  SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 7,380,312<F1>
    PERSON      ---------------------------------------------------
     WITH        10.  SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
    PERSON: 15,000,000<F1>
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
    CERTAIN SHARES: / /
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN
    ROW (11): 45.9%<F2>
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14.  TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: CO
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<FN>
<F1>
Solely in its capacity as the sole general partner of
Wynnchurch Partners, L.P.
<F2>
Based on 32,702,819 shares of common stock outstanding,
computed by adding the 17,702,819 shares of common stock
outstanding as of May 6, 2002, as disclosed on Issuer's 10Q and
the 15,000,000 shares of common stock which would be newly issued
upon full exercise of the Warrants and Contingent Warrants and
full conversion of the Notes (as herein defined).
</FN>
<PAGE>
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CUSIP No. 02145R                                 Page 5 of 21 Pages
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1.  NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
    IRS IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY):

    Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada, L.P.
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2.  CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP:
    (a) /x/
    (b) / /
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3.  SEC USE ONLY
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4.  SOURCE OF FUNDS: WC
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5.  CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
    REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e): / /
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6.  CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Alberta, Canada
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    NUMBER OF
     SHARES       7.  SOLE VOTING POWER: 7,619,688<F2>
  BENEFICIALLY  ---------------------------------------------------
    OWNED BY      8.  SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
     EACH       ---------------------------------------------------
   REPORTING      9.  SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 7,619,688<F2>
    PERSON      ---------------------------------------------------
     WITH        10.  SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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11.  AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
     PERSON: 15,000,000<F1><F2>
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12.  CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
     CERTAIN SHARES: / /
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13.  PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN
     ROW (11): 45.9%<F3>
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14.  TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON:  PN
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<FN>
<F1>
Based on (i) Warrant to purchase 4,920,208 shares of common
stock issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners, L.P. and Warrant to
purchase 5,079,792 shares of common stock issued to Wynnchurch
Capital Partners Canada, L.P.; (ii) Note issued to Wynnchurch
Capital Partners, L.P, convertible into a total of 1,968,083
shares of common stock and Note issued to Wynnchurch Capital
Partners Canada, L.P. convertible into a total of 2,031,917
shares of common stock; and (iii) Contingent Warrant to purchase
492,021 shares of common stock issued to Wynnchurch Capital
Partners, L.P. and Contingent Warrant to purchase 507,979 shares
of common stock issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,
L.P.
<F2>
Power is exercised through Wynnchurch Management, Inc., the
sole general partner of the sole general partner of Wynnchurch
Capital Partners, L.P. and Wynnchurch GP Canada, Inc., the sole
general partner of the sole general partner of Wynnchurch Capital
Partners Canada, L.P.
<F3>
Based on 32,702,819 shares of common stock outstanding,
computed by adding the 17,702,819 shares of common stock
outstanding as of May 6, 2002, as disclosed on Issuer's 10Q and
the 15,000,000 shares of common stock which would be newly issued
upon full exercise of the Warrants and Contingent Warrants and
full conversion of the Notes (as herein defined).
</FN>
<PAGE>
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CUSIP No. 02145R                                 Page 6 of 21 Pages
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1.  NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
    IRS IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY):

    Wynnchurch Partners Canada, L.P.
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2.  CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP:
    (a) / /
    (b) /x/
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3.  SEC USE ONLY
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4.  SOURCE OF FUNDS: Not applicable
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5.  CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
    REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e): / /
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6.  CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Alberta, Canada
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    NUMBER OF
     SHARES       7.  SOLE VOTING POWER: 7,619,688<F1>
  BENEFICIALLY  ---------------------------------------------------
    OWNED BY      8.  SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
     EACH       ---------------------------------------------------
   REPORTING      9.  SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 7,619,688<F1>
    PERSON      ---------------------------------------------------
     WITH        10.  SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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11.  AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
     PERSON: 15,000,000<F1>
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12.  CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
     CERTAIN SHARES: / /
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13.  PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN
     ROW (11): 45.9%<F2>
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14.  TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON:  PN
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<FN>
<F1>
Solely in its capacity as the sole general partner of
Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada, L.P.
<F2>
Based on 32,702,819 shares of common stock outstanding,
computed by adding the 17,702,819 shares of common stock
outstanding as of May 6, 2002, as disclosed on Issuer's 10Q and
the 15,000,000 shares of common stock which would be newly issued
upon full exercise of the Warrants and Contingent Warrants and
full conversion of the Notes (as herein defined).
</FN>
<PAGE>
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CUSIP No. 02145R                                 Page 7 of 21 Pages
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1.  NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
    IRS IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY):

    Wynnchurch GP Canada, Inc.
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2.  CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP:
    (a) / /
    (b) /x/
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3.  SEC USE ONLY
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4.  SOURCE OF FUNDS: Not applicable
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5.  CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
    REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e): / /
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6.  CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION:  Delaware
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    NUMBER OF
     SHARES       7.  SOLE VOTING POWER: 7,619,688<F1>
  BENEFICIALLY  ---------------------------------------------------
    OWNED BY      8.  SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
     EACH       ---------------------------------------------------
   REPORTING      9.  SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 7,619,688<F1>
    PERSON      ---------------------------------------------------
     WITH        10.  SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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11.  AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
     PERSON: 15,000,000<F1>
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12.  CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
     CERTAIN SHARES: / /
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13.  PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN
     ROW (11):   45.9%<F2>
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14.  TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON:  CO
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<FN>
<F1>
Solely in its capacity as the sole general partner of
Wynnchurch Partners Canada, L.P.
<F2>
Based on 32,702,819 shares of common stock outstanding,
computed by adding the 17,702,819 shares of common stock
outstanding as of May 6, 2002, as disclosed on Issuer's 10Q and
the 15,000,000 shares of common stock which would be newly issued
upon full exercise of the Warrants and Contingent Warrants and
full conversion of the Notes (as herein defined).
</FN>
<PAGE>
     This Amendment No. 2 amends the Schedule 13D (the
"Original Schedule 13D") filed with the Securities Exchange
Commission ("SEC") on February 8, 2002.  Unless otherwise stated
herein, the Original Schedule 13D, as previously amended, remains
in full force and effect.  Terms used herein and not defined
herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Original
Schedule 13D, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed
with the SEC on August 7, 2002.

Item 4.   Purpose of Transaction.
          ----------------------

Item 4 is hereby amended by inserting the following new paragraph
after the tenth paragraph of Item 4:

     On August 8, 2002, Wynnchurch US, Wynnchurch Canada and the
Issuer entered into a First Amendment and Waiver to Securities
Purchase Agreement ("First Amendment"), attached as an exhibit
hereto and incorporated herein by reference, pursuant to which
the parties agreed to amend the Purchase Agreement as set forth
therein.  In connection with the First Amendment, on August 8,
2002, Wynnchurch US and Wynnchurch Canada delivered to Fleet
Capital Corporation an Acknowledgement Letter ("Acknowledgement
Letter"), attached as an exhibit hereto and incorporated herein
by reference.

Item 7.   Materials to be Filed as Exhibits.
          ---------------------------------

Item 7 is hereby amended and restated as follows:


     Exhibit 1     Statement made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii)
                   of Regulation 13D-G of the General Rules and
                   Regulations under the Securities
                   Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

     Exhibit B     Securities Purchase Agreement dated January 31,
                   2002, between Issuer, Wynnchurch US and
                   Wynnchurch Canada (incorporated by reference
                   to Exhibit B of the Original Schedule 13D filed
                   on February 8, 2002).

     Exhibit C     Senior Subordinated Note dated January 31, 2002,
                   in the principal amount of $4,920,208 to the order
                   of Wynnchurch US (incorporated by reference to
                   Exhibit C of the Original Schedule 13D filed on
                   February 8, 2002).

     Exhibit D     Senior Subordinated Note dated January 31, 2002,
                   in the principal amount of $5,079,792 to the order
                   of Wynnchurch Canada (incorporated by reference to
                   Exhibit D of the Original Schedule 13D filed on
                   February 8, 2002).

     Exhibit E     Warrant to purchase 4,920,208 Shares issued to
                   Wynnchurch US (incorporated by reference to
                   Exhibit E of the Original Schedule 13D filed
                   on February 8, 2002).

     Exhibit F     Warrant to purchase 5,079,792 Shares issued
                   to Wynnchurch Canada (incorporated by reference
                   to Exhibit F of the Original Schedule 13D filed
                   on February 8, 2002).

     Exhibit G     Contingent Warrant to purchase 492,021 Shares
                   issued to Wynnchurch US (incorporated by reference
                   to Exhibit G of the Original Schedule 13D filed
                   on February 8, 2002).

     Exhibit H     Contingent Warrant to purchase 507,979 Shares
                   issued to Wynnchurch Canada (incorporated by
                   reference to Exhibit H of the Original Schedule
                   13D filed on February 8, 2002).

     Exhibit I     Registration Rights Agreement dated January 31,
                   2002 by and among Issuer, Wynnchurch US and
                   Wynnchurch Canada (incorporated by reference to

<PAGE>
                   Exhibit I of the Original Schedule 13D filed on
                   February 8, 2002).

     Exhibit J     Power of Attorney for Wynnchurch US, US GP and US
                   Management (incorporated by reference to Exhibit J
                   of the Original Schedule 13D filed on February
                   8, 2002).

     Exhibit K     Power of Attorney for Wynnchurch Canada, Canada GP,
                   and Canada Management (incorporated by reference
                   to Exhibit K of the Original Schedule 13D filed
                   on February 8, 2002).

     Exhibit L     Subscription Agreement among Wynnchurch US,
                   Wynnchurch Canada and Robert Stanojev dated
                   August 5, 2002 (incorporated by reference to
                   Exhibit L of the Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D
                   filed on August 7, 2002).

     Exhibit M     Warrant to purchase 500,000 Shares issued to Robert
                   Stanojev by Wynnchurch US and Wynnchurch Canada
                   (incorporated by reference to Exhibit M of
                   the Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed on
                   August 7, 2002).

     Exhibit N     Letter Agreement regarding Issuer's Board
                   Composition among Wynnchurch US, Wynnchurch Canada
                   and Issuer dated August 4, 2002 (incorporated by
                   reference to Exhibit N of the Amendment No. 1
                   to Schedule 13D filed on August 7, 2002).

     Exhibit O     Joinder Agreement regarding Registration Rights
                   Agreement among Wynnchurch US, Wynnchurch Canada,
                   Robert Stanojev and Issuer dated August 5, 2002
                   (incorporated by reference to Exhibit O of
                   the Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed on
                   August 7, 2002).

     Exhibit P     First Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement
                   and Waiver among Wynnchurch US, Wynnchurch Canada
                   and Issuer dated August 8, 2002.

     Exhibit Q     Acknowledgement Letter to Fleet Capital Corporation
                   from Wynnchurch US and Wynnchurch Canada dated
                   August 8, 2002.

<PAGE>
     After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and
belief, I certify that the information set forth in this
statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated:     August 12, 2002
                              WYNNCHURCH CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.

                              By:  Wynnchurch Partners, L.P.,
                                   its general partner

                                   By:  Wynnchurch Management,
                                        Inc., its general partner


                                   By:   /s/ John A. Hatherly*
                                         --------------------
                                   Name: John A. Hatherly
                                   Its:  President

                              WYNNCHURCH CAPITAL PARTNERS CANADA, L.P.

                              By:  Wynnchurch Partners Canada,
                                   L.P., its general partner


                                   By:  Wynnchurch GP Canada, Inc.,
                                        its general partner


                                   By:  /s/ John A. Hatherly*
                                        --------------------
                                   Name: John A. Hatherly
                                   Its:  President

                              WYNNCHURCH PARTNERS, L.P.

                              By:  Wynnchurch Management, Inc.,
                                   its general partner


                                   By: /s/ John A. Hatherly*
                                       --------------------
                                   Name: John A. Hatherly
                                   Its:  President

                              WYNNCHURCH MANAGEMENT, INC.

                              By: /s/ John A. Hatherly*
                                  --------------------
                              Name: John A. Hatherly
                              Its:  President

                              WYNNCHURCH PARTNERS CANADA, L.P.

                              By:  Wynnchurch GP Canada, Inc.,
                                   its general partner

                                   By:  /s/ John A. Hatherly*
                                        ---------------------
                                   Name: John A. Hatherly
                                   Its:  President

<PAGE>
                              WYNNCHURCH GP CANADA, INC.

                              By:  /s/ John A. Hatherly*
                                   ----------------------
                              Name: John A. Hatherly
                              Its:  President


*By: /s/ Barry L. Fischer
     --------------------
     Barry L. Fischer
     Attorney-in-Fact

<PAGE>
                         EXHIBIT INDEX
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                                                                  Exhibit
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Exhibit 1      Statement made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii)
               of Regulation 13D-G of the General Rules and
               Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of
               1934, as amended.                                     1

Exhibit B      Securities Purchase Agreement dated January 31,
               2002, between Issuer, Wynnchurch US and Wynnchurch
               Canada (incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the
               Original Schedule 13D filed on February 8, 2002).

Exhibit C      Senior Subordinated Note dated January 31, 2002,
               in the principal amount of $4,920,208 to the order
               of Wynnchurch US (incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit C of the Original Schedule 13D filed on
               February 8, 2002).

Exhibit D      Senior Subordinated Note dated January 31, 2002,
               in the principal amount of $5,079,792 to the order
               of Wynnchurch Canada (incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit D of the Original Schedule 13D filed on
               February 8, 2002).

Exhibit E      Warrant to purchase 4,920,208 Shares issued to
               Wynnchurch US (incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit E of the Original Schedule 13D
               filed on February 8, 2002).

Exhibit F      Warrant to purchase 5,079,792 Shares issued to
               Wynnchurch Canada (incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit F of the Original Schedule 13D filed on
               February 8, 2002).

Exhibit G      Contingent Warrant to purchase 492,021 Shares issued
               to Wynnchurch US (incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit G of the Original Schedule 13D filed on
               February 8, 2002).

Exhibit H      Contingent Warrant to purchase 507,979 Shares issued to
               Wynnchurch Canada (incorporated by reference to Exhibit H
               of the Original Schedule 13D filed on February 8, 2002).

Exhibit I      Registration Rights Agreement dated January 31, 2002
               by and among Issuer, Wynnchurch US and Wynnchurch Canada
               (incorporated by reference to Exhibit I of the Original
               Schedule 13D filed on February 8, 2002).

Exhibit J      Power of Attorney for Wynnchurch US, US GP and US
               Management (incorporated by reference to Exhibit J of
               the Original Schedule 13D filed on February 8, 2002).

Exhibit K      Power of Attorney for Wynnchurch Canada, Canada GP,
               and Canada Management (incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit K of the Original Schedule 13D filed on
               February 8, 2002).

Exhibit L      Subscription Agreement among Wynnchurch US,
               Wynnchurch Canada and Robert Stanojev dated August 5,
               2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit L of the
               Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed on August 7,
               2002).

<PAGE>
Exhibit M      Warrant to purchase 500,000 Shares issued to Robert
               Stanojev by Wynnchurch US and Wynnchurch Canada
               (incorporated by reference to Exhibit M of the
               Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed on August
               7, 2002).

Exhibit N      Letter Agreement regarding Issuer's Board Composition
               among Wynnchurch US, Wynnchurch Canada and Issuer dated
               August 4, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit N
               of the Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed on
               August 7, 2002).

Exhibit O      Joinder Agreement regarding Registration Rights
               Agreement among Wynnchurch US, Wynnchurch Canada,
               Robert Stanojev and Issuer dated August 5, 2002
               (incorporated by reference to Exhibit O of the
               Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed on August
               7, 2002).

Exhibit P      First Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement
               and Waiver among Wynnchurch US, Wynnchurch Canada
               and Issuer dated August 8, 2002.                      2

Exhibit Q      Acknowledgement Letter to Fleet Capital Corporation
               from Wynnchurch US and Wynnchurch Canada dated
               August 8, 2002.                                       7

