Note 2 - Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	May 03, 2014
Land	$ 9,500	$ 9,779
Buildings and improvements	49,796	51,494
Machinery and equipment	153,091	148,699
Total	212,387	209,972
Less accumulated depreciation	(154,268)	(150,478)
Property, plant and equipment – net	$ 58,119	$ 59,494