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Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Oct. 27, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

	(In thousands)
	October 27, 2012			April 28, 2012
Land	$	9,779		$	9,779
Buildings and improvements		48,550			48,363
Machinery and equipment		138,458			136,019
Total		196,787			194,161
Less accumulated depreciation		(141,576	)		(137,432	)
Property – net	$	55,211		$	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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