XML 64 R51.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.0.6
Indebtedness (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2012
Jul. 01, 2011
Jun. 29, 2012
Jul. 01, 2011
Interest Rate During Period     2.60% 3.20%
Interest Paid $ 296 $ 782 $ 1,062 $ 1,806
Long-term Debt, Fair Value 8,470 12,520 8,470 12,520
Revolvers [Member]
        
Annual Seasonal Pay Down Duration     60 days  
Initiation Date     Nov. 16, 2010  
Expiration Date     Nov. 16, 2014  
Remaining Borrowing Capacity 46,100   46,100  
Interest Rate at Period End 2.50%   2.50%  
Revolvers Borrowing Capacity Standard [Member]
        
Maximum Borrowing Capacity 75,000   75,000  
Revolvers Borrowing Capacity Annual Pay Down [Member]
        
Maximum Borrowing Capacity 30,000   30,000  
Term Loans [Member]
        
Collateral     The term loans are guaranteed in part under the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program and are secured with a first priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company's domestic subsidiaries and a second lien on working capital and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries. Any proceeds from the sale of secured property are first applied against the related term loans and then against the Revolvers.  
Pre-payment Penalty Terms     The aggregate term loan borrowings are subject to a pre-payment penalty.  The penalty is currently 8% of the pre-payment amount, and the penalty will decrease by 1% annually on the anniversary date of the effective date of the loan agreement.  
Payment Terms     Each term loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest.  
Interest Rate at Period End 5.25%   5.25%  
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
        
Letters of Credit Outstanding $ 2,103 $ 2,568 $ 2,103 $ 2,568