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Inventories
9 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories

D. Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     January 31, 2016      April 30, 2015  

Finished products

   $ 4,117       $ 2,936   

Work in process

     1,633         1,422   

Raw materials

     10,404         8,387   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 16,154       $ 12,745   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

For interim reporting, LIFO inventories are computed based on year-to-date quantities and interim changes in price levels. Changes in quantities and price levels are reflected in the interim consolidated financial statements in the period in which they occur.