Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011
Assets Current Abstract
Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value	$ 82,033	$ 80,139
Accounts Receivable Net Current	79,377	77,744
Inventory Net	104,288	90,031
Prepaid Expense Current	11,563	14,294
Total Assets Current	277,261	262,208
Property Plant And Equipment Net	61,228	59,360
Goodwill	105,812	106,055
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill	15,332	18,089
Marketable Securities Noncurrent	23,860	24,592
Deferred Tax Assets Net Noncurrent	1,207	1,217
Other Assets Noncurrent	6,879	7,351
Total Assets	491,579	478,872
Liabilities Current Abstract
Short Term Bank Loans And Notes Payable	235	473
Accounts Payable Trade Current	38,028	37,174
Accrued Liabilities Current	56,436	56,502
Long Term Debt Current	1,396	1,116
Total current liabilities	96,095	95,265
Senior Long Term Notes	3,992	4,949
Subordinated Long Term Debt	148,072	147,867
Other Liabilities Noncurrent	67,313	68,645
Total liabilities	315,472	316,726
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Abstract
Common Stock Value	193	191
Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock	188,205	184,884
Accumulated deficit (retained earnings)	(16,898)	1,072
Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP Debt Structure Employer Loan Guarantee	1,083	1,407
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax	28,106	20,450
Total shareholders' equity	176,107	162,146
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 491,579	$ 478,872