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Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 28, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

	(In thousands)
	July 28, 2012			April 28, 2012
Land	$	9,779		$	9,779
Buildings and improvements		48,386			48,363
Machinery and equipment		137,196			136,019
Total		195,361			194,161
Less accumulated depreciation		(139,565	)		(137,432	)
Property – net	$	55,796		$	56,729

- 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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