FIXED ASSETS

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

FIXED ASSETS

Note 6—FIXED ASSETS

A summary of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation at period end follows:

Fixed Assets	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
(in thousands)
Land and improvements	$	1,601		$	1,601
Buildings and improvements	14,161			13,452
Leasehold improvements	—			142
Machinery and equipment	26,061			24,965
Furniture and fixtures	7,291			6,892
Construction in progress	1,028			371
Total fixed assets, at cost	50,142			47,423
Accumulated depreciation	(34,699		)	(30,893		)
Fixed assets, net	$	15,443		$	16,530

Depreciation expense during the years endedSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 follows:

	Years Ended
	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
(in thousands)
Depreciation expense	$	3,809	$	4,029