Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 15,440	$ 10
Accounts receivable, net	41,110	42,138
Inventories, net	58,793	65,774
Other current assets	5,863	7,146
Total current assets	121,206	115,068
Property, plant and equipment, net	83,053	87,716
Other assets	8,390	5,768
Total assets	212,649	208,552
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	30,561	30,126
Accrued expenses	6,854	5,877
Total current liabilities	37,415	36,003
Long-term debt		11,475
Other liabilities	14,178	11,574
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred stock, no par value
None issued	0	0
Common stock, $1 stated value
Issued and outstanding shares: 2013, 18,185; 2012, 17,717	18,185	17,717
Additional paid-in capital	55,452	50,379
Retained earnings	88,981	83,845
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,562)	(2,441)
Total shareholders’ equity	161,056	149,500
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 212,649	$ 208,552