Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 20,246	$ 20,493
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $271 and $243	12,491	12,145
Officer life insurance settlement receivable	0	2,172
Inventories	5,192	6,276
Refundable income taxes	281	121
Deferred income taxes	1,277	1,284
Other current assets	2,737	2,215
Total current assets	42,224	44,706
Property, equipment and improvements, net	1,344	991
Other assets:
Intangibles, net	431	492
Deferred income taxes	2,655	2,373
Cash surrender value of life insurance	2,451	2,181
Other assets	165	323
Total other assets	5,702	5,369
Total assets	49,270	51,066
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	11,670	13,574
Deferred revenue	4,014	3,693
Pension and retirement plans	699	717
Income taxes payable	49	184
Total current liabilities	16,432	18,168
Pension and retirement plans	9,128	9,431
Other long term liabilities	1,101	426
Total liabilities	26,661	28,025
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued and outstanding 3,495 and 3,399 shares, respectively	34	34
Additional paid-in capital	11,101	10,875
Retained earnings	18,087	18,744
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(6,613)	(6,612)
Total shareholders’ equity	22,609	23,041
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 49,270	$ 51,066