Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 18,037	$ 15,874
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $181 and $302	14,146	13,148
Inventories	6,378	6,777
Refundable income taxes	187	231
Deferred income taxes	104	158
Other current assets	3,136	1,690
Total current assets	41,988	37,878
Property, equipment and improvements, net	905	833
Other assets:
Intangibles, net	513	574
Deferred income taxes	612	663
Cash surrender value of life insurance	3,127	2,918
Other assets	221	242
Total other assets	4,473	4,397
Total assets	47,366	43,108
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	14,477	12,103
Deferred revenue	3,722	2,937
Pension and retirement plans	672	709
Income taxes payable	226	121
Total current liabilities	19,097	15,870
Pension and retirement plans	8,835	9,056
Other long term liabilities	417	286
Total liabilities	28,349	25,212
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued and outstanding 3,428 and 3,417 shares, respectively	34	34
Additional paid-in capital	10,882	10,880
Retained earnings	14,220	12,885
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(6,119)	(5,903)
Total shareholders’ equity	19,017	17,896
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 47,366	$ 43,108