Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 16,448	$ 18,619
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $241 and $242	12,532	13,529
Inventories, net	6,446	4,791
Refundable income taxes	418	624
Deferred income taxes	1,230	1,313
Other current assets	2,372	2,042
Total current assets	39,446	40,918
Property, equipment and improvements, net	1,472	1,420
Other assets:
Intangibles, net	545	410
Deferred income taxes	1,892	1,771
Cash surrender value of life insurance	2,785	2,481
Other assets	167	225
Total other assets	5,389	4,887
Total assets	46,307	47,225
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	9,751	10,503
Deferred revenue	4,101	3,816
Pension and retirement plans	658	746
Income taxes payable	1	60
Total current liabilities	14,511	15,125
Pension and retirement plans	10,440	8,660
Other long term liabilities	69	405
Total liabilities	25,020	24,190
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued and outstanding 3,619 and 3,496 shares, respectively	36	35
Additional paid-in capital	11,658	11,137
Retained earnings	17,517	17,728
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,924)	(5,865)
Total shareholders’ equity	21,287	23,035
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 46,307	$ 47,225