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Note 2 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May. 02, 2015
Notes Tables  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
   
(In thousands)
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
Land
  $ 9,500     $ 9,779  
Buildings and improvements
    50,405       51,494  
Machinery and equipment
    156,702       148,699  
Total
    216,607       209,972  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (156,425 )     (150,478 )
Property, plant and equipment – net
  $ 60,182     $ 59,494