CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2012	Apr. 03, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$ (5,112)	$ 428
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	5,822	5,350
Restructuring charges	1,122	74
Pension and postretirement expense	6,184	4,621
Other	1,043	889
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	5,722	11,361
Inventories	(2,374)	(24)
Restructuring spending	(1,653)	(683)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	7,829	(2,497)
Pension and postretirement contributions and payments	(9,010)	(9,908)
Deferred compensation payments	(1,915)	(430)
Other assets and liabilities	(1,206)	270
Net cash provided by operating activities	6,452	9,451
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to plant and equipment	(713)	(1,879)
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment	8
Net cash used in investing activities	(705)	(1,879)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in borrowings under revolving credit facility	(3,389)	(5,728)
Principal payments on long-term debt	(724)	(357)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	6	43
Dividends paid	(1,470)	(1,459)
Purchase of treasury stock	(11)	(58)
Net cash used in financing activities	(5,588)	(7,559)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(194)	13
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(35)	26
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,569	531
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$ 1,534	$ 557