Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Operating activities
Net income (loss)	$ 2,382	$ (1,614)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	5,769	5,791
Non-cash lease expense	341	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	83	(3)
Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment	34	(1)
Deferred income taxes	209	419
Stock-based compensation	924	908
Defined benefit plan, recognized net loss due to settlements	0	538
Amortization of net actuarial loss for pension plans	776	795
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	1,408	(1,868)
Other receivables	(17)	(10)
Inventories	3,960	(5,232)
Income taxes	(97)	(3)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	215	(79)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(6,228)	2,722
Net cash provided by operating activities	9,759	2,363
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(4,216)	(5,395)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	17	3
Proceeds for life insurance	5	5
Investments in life insurance	(64)	(61)
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,258)	(5,448)
Financing activities
Proceeds from long-term debt	39,770	54,711
Repayment of long-term debt	(44,488)	(49,978)
Tax withholding payments on share-based compensation	(246)	(265)
Payment on deferred financing costs	(125)	(249)
Cash dividend paid	0	(930)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(5,089)	3,289
Net increase in cash	412	204
Cash at beginning of year	738	534
Cash at end of year	1,150	738
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid during the year for interest	2,462	2,191
Cash paid during the year for income tax, net of refunds	$ 81	$ 96