Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 25, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Property and Equipment Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight‑line method on the cost of the assets, less allowance for salvage value where appropriate, at rates based upon their estimated service lives as follows:



Asset Class	Asset Life
Buildings	10-30 years
Machinery and equipment	3-10 years
Transportation equipment	4-6 years

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and consists of the following:



(In thousands)	August 25, 2012			August 27, 2011
Land	$	757		$	767
Buildings and building improvements	49,641			49,226
Machinery and equipment	90,775			90,380
Transportation	8,858			8,837
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	150,031			149,210
Less accumulated depreciation	(130,053		)	(126,621		)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	19,978		$	22,589

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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