Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

12.Commitments and Contingencies

We are a party to legal proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of our business.  In our opinion, pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

We have operating leases for office and distribution center space and equipment for varying periods. We also lease some of our vehicles in the United Kingdom under capital leases. Certain leases have renewal options and require contingent payments for increases, including executory costs, property taxes, insurance and certain other costs in excess of a base year amount. Total rent expense for the years ended September 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $5,382, $4,259and $4,051, respectively.

The aggregate future noncancelable minimum rental payments on operating leases and capital leases at September 30, 2012 are as follows:

	Lease Obligations
Fiscal Year	Operating Leases		Capital Leases
2013	$	4,663	$	337
2014		4,164		88
2015		3,869		16
2016		3,768		-
2017		3,669		-
Thereafter		15,112		-
Total future minimum obligations	$	35,245	$	441