Restructuring And Related Activities

3 Months Ended

Jul. 02, 2016

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring And Related Activities Disclosure Text Block

7.Plant RestructuringThe following table summarizes the restructuring charges and related asset impairment charges recorded and the accruals established:

				Long-Lived
		Severance		Asset Charges		Other Costs		Total
		(In thousands)
Balance March 31, 2016	$	-	$	4,975	$	3,897	$	8,872
First quarter charge (credit)		127		(6)		1,064		1,185
Cash payments/write offs		(29)		240		(1,317)		(1,106)
Balance July 2, 2016	$	98	$	5,209	$	3,644	$	8,951
Balance March 31, 2015	$	715	$	264	$	270	$	1,249
First quarter credit		(81)		-		-		(81)
Cash payments/write offs		(597)		-		(97)		(694)
Balance June 27, 2015	$	37	$	264	$	173	$	474

During 2016, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $10,302,000 related to the closing of a plant in the Northwest of which $162,000 was related to severance cost, $5,065,000 was related to asset impairments (contra fixed assets), and $5,075,000 was related to other costs (mostly operating lease costs).

During the quarter ended July 2, 2016, the Company recorded an additional restructuring charge of $1,185,000related to this closing of a plant in the Northwest of which $127,000 was related to severance cost, $1,025,000 was related to equipment relocation costs, and $33,000 was related to other costs.