Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	May 03, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$ 40,447	$ 29,932
Trade receivables - net	51,301	58,205
Inventories	46,493	43,914
Deferred income taxes net	2,925	2,685
Prepaid and other assets	7,785	8,405
Total current assets	148,951	143,141
Property, plant and equipment - net	58,197	59,494
Goodwill	13,145	13,145
Intangible assets	1,615	1,615
Other assets	5,122	5,446
Total assets	227,030	222,841
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	33,478	45,606
Accrued liabilities	19,145	18,873
Income taxes payable	41	44
Total current liabilities	52,664	64,523
Long-term debt	15,000	30,000
Deferred income taxes net	14,325	13,873
Other liabilities	7,568	8,244
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value - 75,000,000 shares authorized; 50,404,499 shares issued (50,367,799 shares at May 3)	504	504
Additional paid-in capital	37,511	42,775
Retained earnings	117,628	80,737
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(440)	(205)
Total shareholders' equity	137,473	106,201
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	227,030	222,841
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, value	150	150
Treasury stock, value	(5,100)	(5,100)
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, value	120	240
Common Treasury Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Treasury stock, value	$ (12,900)	$ (12,900)