Property, Plant And Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2013

Property, Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Components Of Property, Plant And Equipment


		APRIL 30
(in thousands)		2013		2012
Land	$	5,929	$	5,929
Buildings and improvements		65,245		65,750
Buildings and improvements - capital leases		11,202		11,202
Machinery and equipment		177,393		169,406
Machinery and equipment - capital leases		26,966		26,685
Construction in progress		1,494		2,908
		288,229		281,880
Less accumulated amortization and depreciation		(214,165)		(206,505)

Total	$	74,064	$	75,375

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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