Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Related Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis, based on the following estimated useful lives:



	Years
Buildings and improvements	15 to 25
Machinery and equipment	3 to 15
Office equipment and furniture	3 to 10



(In thousands)	2014			2013
Land	$	9,461		$	6,851
Buildings and improvements	140,316			128,341
Machinery and equipment	233,687			224,825
Office equipment and furniture	47,304			47,495
Construction in progress	38,886			18,823
Total property, plant and equipment	469,654			426,335
Less accumulated depreciation	(275,708		)	(257,387		)
Net property, plant and equipment	$	193,946		$	168,948

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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