Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 9,022	$ 16,448
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $271 and $241	14,643	12,532
Inventories, net	7,031	6,446
Refundable income taxes	1,010	418
Deferred income taxes	1,226	1,230
Other current assets	2,456	2,372
Total current assets	35,388	39,446
Property, equipment and improvements, net	1,341	1,472
Other assets:
Intangibles, net	480	545
Deferred income taxes	1,792	1,892
Cash surrender value of life insurance	2,917	2,785
Other assets	209	167
Total other assets	5,398	5,389
Total assets	42,127	46,307
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	9,873	9,751
Deferred revenue	2,682	4,101
Pension and retirement plans	644	658
Income taxes payable	0	1
Total current liabilities	13,199	14,511
Pension and retirement plans	9,312	10,440
Other long term liabilities	72	69
Total liabilities	22,583	25,020
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued and outstanding 3,675 and 3,619 shares, respectively	37	36
Additional paid-in capital	11,951	11,658
Retained earnings	15,597	17,517
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(8,041)	(7,924)
Total shareholders’ equity	19,544	21,287
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 42,127	$ 46,307