Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 17,715	$ 20,493
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $195 and $243	16,438	12,145
Officer life insurance settlement receivable		2,172
Inventories	5,710	6,276
Refundable income taxes	108	121
Deferred income taxes	1,339	1,284
Other current assets	3,188	2,215
Total current assets	44,498	44,706
Property, equipment and improvements, net	1,036	991
Other assets:
Intangibles, net	472	492
Deferred income taxes	2,376	2,373
Cash surrender value of life insurance	2,208	2,181
Other assets	224	323
Total other assets	5,280	5,369
Total assets	50,814	51,066
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	13,832	13,574
Deferred revenue	3,729	3,693
Pension and retirement plans	723	717
Income taxes payable	51	184
Total current liabilities	18,335	18,168
Pension and retirement plans	9,489	9,431
Other long term liabilities	437	426
Total liabilities	28,261	28,025
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued and outstanding 3,443 and 3,399 shares, respectively	34	34
Additional paid-in capital	10,905	10,875
Retained earnings	18,170	18,744
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(6,556)	(6,612)
Total shareholders’ equity	22,553	23,041
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 50,814	$ 51,066