Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Related Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2013

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis, based on the following estimated useful lives:



	Years
Buildings and improvements	15 to 25
Machinery and equipment	3 to 15
Office equipment and furniture	3 to 10



(In thousands)	2013			2012
Land	$	6,851		$	6,954
Buildings and improvements	128,341			129,282
Machinery and equipment	224,825			215,892
Office equipment and furniture	47,495			43,550
Construction in progress	18,823			7,308
Total property, plant and equipment	426,335			402,986
Less accumulated depreciation	(257,387		)	(243,439		)
Net property, plant and equipment	$	168,948		$	159,547

- 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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