Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 298	$ 244
Receivables, net	29,173	31,377
Inventories	63,939	58,289
Deferred income taxes	5,860	5,527
Other current assets	1,729	1,416
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	100,999	96,853
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land and improvements	6,395	6,088
Buildings and improvements	46,984	47,244
Machinery and equipment	130,437	124,687
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	183,816	178,019
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(116,275)	(107,773)
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	67,541	70,246
OTHER ASSETS	14,403	13,830
TOTAL ASSETS	182,943	180,929
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	14,668	14,766
Accrued expenses	17,185	18,446
Current portion of long-term debt	2,729	7,145
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	34,582	40,357
LONG-TERM DEBT
Senior indebtedness	52,806	40,321
Convertible subordinated debentures	0	9,662
Mortgage note payable	10,141	5,430
Equipment notes payable	2,061	2,125
Capital lease obligations	349	532
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT	65,357	58,070
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	4,804	4,759
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	13,815	15,313
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	0	0
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock ($3 par value per share): Authorized 80,000,000 shares, issued - 15,998,937 shares for 2011 and 15,922,480 shares for 2010	47,997	47,767
Class B Common Stock ($3 par value per share): Authorized 16,000,000 shares, issued - 882,644 shares for 2011 and 867,761 shares for 2010	2,648	2,604
Additional paid-in capital	138,118	137,235
Accumulated deficit	(65,764)	(66,750)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(88)	(31)
Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock	122,911	120,825
Less Common Stock in treasury at cost - 3,976,396 shares for 2011 and 3,947,327 shares for 2010	(58,526)	(58,395)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	64,385	62,430
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 182,943	$ 180,929