Note 15 - Business Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 02, 2021

Notes Tables

Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended
	October 2,		October 3,		September 28,
(In thousands)	2021		2020		2019
Net sales:
United States	$	583,458	$	470,420	$	454,373
Foreign		7,143		2,198		1,340
Total	$	590,601	$	472,618	$	455,713

Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended
	October 2,		October 3,		September 28,
(In thousands)	2021		2020		2019
Net sales:
Welded wire reinforcement	$	358,334	$	294,129	$	290,423
Prestressed concrete strand		232,267		178,489		165,290
Total	$	590,601	$	472,618	$	455,713