CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Net sales	$ 52,728	$ 53,401
Cost of sales	43,600	45,159
Gross profit	9,128	8,242
Operating expenses
General and administrative expenses	7,341	6,392
Selling expenses	3,506	3,494
Total operating expenses	10,847	9,886
Loss from operations	(1,719)	(1,644)
Loss from joint venture	(246)	(183)
Interest expense, net	371	287
Loss before income taxes	(2,336)	(2,114)
Income tax benefit	(280)	(622)
Net loss	$ (2,056)	$ (1,492)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic and diluted	6,915	6,855
Loss per share
Basic and diluted	$ (0.30)	$ (0.22)