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Restructuring
12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2012
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]  
Restructuring
Restructuring
In 2009, we initiated restructuring plans to better align our cost structure with lower sales activity associated with the global recession. The restructuring actions taken are complete and have resulted in workforce reductions, primarily in the U.S., the Philippines and Europe.
Restructuring expense by segment is as follows:
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
Aircraft Controls
 
$

 
$
(182
)
 
$
2,423

Space and Defense Controls
 

 
38

 
1,106

Industrial Systems
 

 
518

 
717

Components
 

 
38

 
512

Medical Devices
 

 
339

 
367

Total
 
$

 
$
751

 
$
5,125


Restructuring activity is as follows:
 
 
2012
 
2011
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
283

 
$
3,389

Charged to expense
 

 
751

Cash payments
 
(184
)
 
(3,860
)
Foreign currency translation
 
7

 
3

Balance at end of period
 
$
106

 
$
283