CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance at Mar. 31, 2011	$ 353,832	$ 6,325	$ 4,118	$ 90,778	$ (257)	$ (13,981)	$ 266,849
Net (Loss) Earnings	(5,092)						(5,092)
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock							12
Equity incentive program				50
Common stock stated value adjustment (Note 6)			(1,181)	1,181
Stock conversion (Note 6)		(54)	1	53
Change in pension and post retirement benefits adjustment (net of tax $115)						(180)
Balance at Oct. 01, 2011	$ 348,598	$ 6,271	$ 2,938	$ 92,062	$ (257)	$ (14,161)	$ 261,745