FIXED ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Land and improvements	$ 1,556	$ 1,556
Buildings and improvements	9,891	9,852
Leasehold improvements	1,374	1,374
Machinery and equipment	24,003	23,085
Furniture and fixtures	5,868	5,444
Construction in progress	1,980	673
Total fixed assets, at cost	44,672	41,984
Accumulated depreciation	(26,928)	(24,864)
Fixed assets, net	$ 17,744	$ 17,120

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Amount before accumulated depreciation of building structures held for productive use including addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, including, but not limited to, interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets commonly used in offices and stores. Examples include desks, chairs, and store fixtures.

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Carrying amount of real estate held for productive use and alterations to land which improves its potential for use, examples include, but are not limited to, walkways, driveways, fences, and parking lots. Excludes land held for sale.

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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets used in the production process to produce goods and services.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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