CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2010
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net (Loss) Earnings	$ 11,256	$ 17,671	$ 48,411
Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Earnings to Net Cash Used in Operations:
Depreciation & Amortization	22,691	22,581	22,415
Gain on the Sale of Assets	(814)	142	153
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	1,368	1,717	4,247
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities (Net of Acquisition):
Accounts Receivable	1,431	(1,661)	3,253
Inventories	22,803	1,519	(53,509)
Other Current Assets	4,929	(7,117)	3,116
Income Taxes	(805)	(5,519)	4,433
Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	(20,977)	(12,369)	5,593
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operations	41,882	16,964	38,112
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	(27,425)	(19,473)	(20,783)
Proceeds from the Sale of Assets	1,042	1,245	168
Issuance of loan receivable	(10,000)
Cash Paid for Acquisition (Net of Cash Acquired)		(20,348)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(36,383)	(38,576)	(20,615)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Long-Term Borrowing	417,356	343,755	415,727
Payments on Long-Term Debt	(415,766)	(325,416)	(432,249)
Borrowings on Notes Payable		168
Other	(1,230)	469	620
Purchase of Treasury Stock	(1,178)
Dividends	(23)	(23)	(23)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(841)	18,953	(15,925)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	4,658	(2,659)	1,572
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of the Period	4,762	7,421	5,849
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of the Period	9,420	4,762	7,421
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Interest Paid	7,570	8,395	8,989
Income Taxes Paid	$ 5,455	$ 14,275	$ 18,813

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).