Note 15 - Business Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes Tables

Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended
	September 30,		October 1,		October 2,
(In thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Net sales:
United States	$	643,156	$	820,641	$	583,458
Foreign		6,032		6,191		7,143
Total	$	649,188	$	826,832	$	590,601

Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended
	September 30,		October 1,		October 2,
(In thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Net sales:
Welded wire reinforcement	$	375,771	$	495,401	$	358,334
Prestressed concrete strand		273,417		331,431		232,267
Total	$	649,188	$	826,832	$	590,601