Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 18,619	$ 20,493
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $243 and $302	13,529	12,145
Officer life insurance settlement receivable	0	2,172
Inventories	4,791	6,276
Refundable income taxes	624	121
Deferred income taxes	1,313	1,284
Other current assets	2,042	2,215
Total current assets	40,918	44,706
Property, equipment and improvements, net	1,420	991
Other assets:
Intangibles, net	410	492
Deferred income taxes	1,771	2,373
Cash surrender value of life insurance	2,481	2,181
Other assets	225	323
Total other assets	4,887	5,369
Total assets	47,225	51,066
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	10,503	13,574
Deferred revenue	3,816	3,693
Pension and retirement plans	746	717
Income taxes payable	60	184
Total current liabilities	15,125	18,168
Pension and retirement plans	8,660	9,431
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other long term liabilities	405	426
Total liabilities	24,190	28,025
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued and outstanding 3,496 and 3,399 shares, respectively	35	34
Additional paid-in capital	11,137	10,875
Retained earnings	17,728	18,744
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,865)	(6,612)
Total shareholders’ equity	23,035	23,041
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 47,225	$ 51,066