Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) - Properties (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012	Apr. 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

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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