Note 4 - Business Combination (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

(In thousands)
Assets acquired:
Inventories	$	20,585
Property, plant and equipment		37,211
Total assets acquired	$	57,796
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable	$	6,263
Accrued expenses		725
Total liabilities assumed		6,988
Net assets acquired		50,808
Purchase price		50,308
Bargain purchase gain	$	500

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

(In thousands)	Year Ended October 1, 2011
Net sales	$	353,620
Earnings before income taxes		867
Net earnings		182