Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$ 48,706	$ 35,626
Trade receivables - net of allowances of $450 ($399 at April 28)	56,619	61,591
Inventories	42,930	40,862
Deferred income taxes - net	3,773	3,550
Prepaid and other assets	4,174	4,425
Total current assets	156,202	146,054
Property, plant and equipment - net	55,211	56,729
Goodwill	13,145	13,145
Intangible assets	1,615	1,615
Other assets	5,869	5,445
Total Assets	232,042	222,988
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	39,755	54,875
Accrued liabilities	18,229	21,279
Income taxes payable	750	82
Total current liabilities	58,734	76,236
Deferred income taxes - net	13,903	14,214
Other liabilities	11,433	10,902
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, 7% cumulative, $1 par value, aggregate liquidation preference of $15,000 - 1,000,000 shares authorized; 150,000 shares issued	150	150
Common stock, $.01 par value - 75,000,000 shares authorized; 50,338,279 shares issued (50,321,559 shares at April 28)	503	503
Additional paid-in capital	30,732	30,425
Retained earnings	135,609	109,200
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,022)	(642)
Treasury stock - at cost:
Total shareholders' equity	147,972	121,636
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity	232,042	222,988
Preferred Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury stock - at cost:
Treasury Stock	(5,100)	(5,100)
Common Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury stock - at cost:
Treasury Stock	$ (12,900)	$ (12,900)