Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Operating activities
Net income (loss)	$ 5,980	$ 5,171
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	3,300	3,112
Provision for doubtful accounts	115	42
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment	(2)	(12)
Deferred income taxes	36	45
Stock-based compensation	380	404
Pension settlement	0	800
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss for pension plans, net of Tax	963	1,206
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	(6,423)	(8,748)
Other receivables	(3)	(80)
Inventories	(646)	841
Income taxes	(9)	(60)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	307	(134)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(1,044)	855
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	2,954	3,442
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(2,584)	(2,740)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	2	19
Net investment in life insurance	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(2,582)	(2,721)
Financing activities
Proceeds from long-term debt	33,750	28,851
Repayment of long-term debt	(33,827)	(29,127)
Common stock repurchased	(130)	(157)
Cash dividend paid	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(207)	(433)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	165	288
Cash at beginning of year	1,051	853
Cash at end of year	$ 1,216	$ 1,141