Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 20,493	$ 15,874
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $243 and $302	12,145	13,148
Officer life insurance settlement receivable	2,172
Inventories	6,276	6,777
Refundable income taxes	121	231
Deferred income taxes	1,284	158
Other current assets	2,215	1,690
Total current assets	44,706	37,878
Property, equipment and improvements, net	991	833
Other assets:
Intangibles, net	492	574
Deferred income taxes	2,373	663
Cash surrender value of life insurance	2,181	2,918
Other assets	323	242
Total other assets	5,369	4,397
Total assets	51,066	43,108
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	13,574	12,103
Deferred revenue	3,693	2,937
Pension and retirement plans	717	709
Income taxes payable	184	121
Total current liabilities	18,168	15,870
Pension and retirement plans	9,431	9,056
Other long term liabilities	426	286
Total liabilities	28,025	25,212
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued and outstanding 3,399 and 3,417 shares, respectively	34	34
Additional paid-in capital	10,875	10,880
Retained earnings	18,744	12,885
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(6,612)	(5,903)
Total shareholders’ equity	23,041	17,896
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 51,066	$ 43,108