Insteel Industries (IIIN) 10-K 28 Oct 16 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 27, 2016	Apr. 02, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	764,401
Trading Symbol	iiin
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-01
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		18,975,641
Entity Public Float			$ 507,817,830
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Oct. 1, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Net sales	$ 418,547,000	$ 447,504,000	$ 408,978,000
Cost of sales	333,359,000	389,171,000	360,205,000
Gross profit	85,188,000	58,333,000	48,773,000
Selling, general and administrative expense	26,069,000	25,824,000	23,371,000
Pension plan settlement loss	2,539,000
Restructuring charges, net	115,000	349,000	1,247,000
Acquisition costs			612,000
Other expense (income), net	183,000	(1,113,000)	(1,907,000)
Interest expense	158,000	320,000	252,000
Interest income	(166,000)	(11,000)	(10,000)
Earnings before income taxes	56,290,000	32,964,000	25,208,000
Pension Plan Settlement, Income Taxes	19,045,000	11,254,000	8,567,000
Net earnings	$ 37,245,000	$ 21,710,000	$ 16,641,000
Net earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.99	$ 1.18	$ 0.91
Diluted (in dollars per share)	1.95	1.15	0.89
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 1.12	$ 0.12	$ 0.12
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	18,754	18,418	18,257
Diluted (in shares)	19,055	18,803	18,665

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Net earnings	$ 37,245	$ 21,710	$ 16,641
Pension plan settlement, net of income taxes of ($733)	1,197
Adjustment to defined benefit plan liability, net of income taxes of $363, $218 and $140	(592)	(356)	(228)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	605	(356)	(228)
Comprehensive income	$ 37,850	$ 21,354	$ 16,413

Consolidated Statements of Com4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan Settlement, Income Taxes	$ 733
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Pension Plan Settlement, Income Taxes	363	$ 218	$ 140
Pension Plan Settlement, Income Taxes	$ 19,045	$ 11,254	$ 8,567

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 58,873,000	$ 33,258,000
Accounts receivable, net	47,389,000	46,782,000
Inventories	71,186,000	66,009,000
Other current assets	3,039,000	5,309,000
Total current assets	180,487,000	151,358,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	88,193,000	84,178,000
Intangibles, net	9,063,000	10,220,000
Goodwill	6,965,000	6,965,000
Other assets	8,184,000	7,518,000
Total assets	292,892,000	260,239,000
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:
Accounts payable	42,759,000	32,182,000
Accrued expenses	11,024,000	13,644,000
Total current liabilities	53,783,000	45,826,000
Other liabilities	14,543,000	14,198,000
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, no par value	0	0
Issued and outstanding shares: 2016, 18,976; 2015, 18,466	18,976,000	18,466,000
Additional paid-in capital	67,817,000	60,967,000
Retained earnings	139,314,000	122,928,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,541,000)	(2,146,000)
Total shareholders’ equity	224,566,000	200,215,000
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 292,892,000	$ 260,239,000

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)		1,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)		0
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$ 0
Common stock, stated value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	18,976,000	18,466,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	18,976,000	18,466,000

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands		Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]		Total
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 28, 2013		18,185
Balance at Sep. 28, 2013		$ 18,185,000	$ 55,452,000	$ 88,981,000	$ (1,562,000)	[1]	$ 161,056,000
Net earnings				16,641,000			16,641,000
Other comprehensive loss(1)					(228,000)	[1]	$ (228,000)
Stock options exercised (in shares)		129					183
Stock options exercised		$ 129,000	1,000,000				$ 1,129,000
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)		63
Vesting of restricted stock units		$ 63,000	(63,000)
Compensation expense associated with stock-based plans			2,661,000				2,661,000
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation			575,000				575,000
Restricted stock units and stock options surrendered for withholding taxes payable			(758,000)				(758,000)
Cash dividends declared				(2,193,000)			(2,193,000)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 27, 2014		18,377
Balance at Sep. 27, 2014		$ 18,377,000	58,867,000	103,429,000	(1,790,000)	[1]	178,883,000
Net earnings				21,710,000			21,710,000
Other comprehensive loss(1)	[1]				(356,000)		$ (356,000)
Stock options exercised (in shares)		24					27
Stock options exercised		$ 24,000	176,000				$ 200,000
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)		65
Vesting of restricted stock units		$ 65,000	(65,000)
Compensation expense associated with stock-based plans			2,298,000				2,298,000
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation			169,000				169,000
Restricted stock units and stock options surrendered for withholding taxes payable			(478,000)				(478,000)
Cash dividends declared				(2,211,000)			(2,211,000)
Balance (in shares) at Oct. 03, 2015		18,466
Balance at Oct. 03, 2015		$ 18,466,000	60,967,000	122,928,000	(2,146,000)	[1]	200,215,000
Net earnings							37,245,000
Other comprehensive loss(1)	[1]				605,000		$ 605,000
Stock options exercised (in shares)		463					651
Stock options exercised		$ 463,000	4,602,000				$ 5,065,000
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)		47
Vesting of restricted stock units		$ 47,000	(47,000)
Compensation expense associated with stock-based plans			2,439,000				2,439,000
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation			1,717,000				1,717,000
Restricted stock units and stock options surrendered for withholding taxes payable			(1,861,000)				(1,861,000)
Cash dividends declared				(20,859,000)			(20,859,000)
Balance (in shares) at Oct. 01, 2016		18,976
Balance at Oct. 01, 2016		$ 18,976,000	$ 67,817,000	$ 139,314,000	$ (1,541,000)	[1]	$ 224,566,000
[1]	Activity within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is reported net of related income taxes: 2014 $140, 2015 $218 and 2016 $.

Consolidated Statements of Sha8

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Other comprehensive loss, related income tax	$ 218	$ 140

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net earnings	$ 37,245,000	$ 21,710,000	$ 16,641,000
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	11,544,000	11,934,000	10,274,000
Amortization of capitalized financing costs	65,000	89,000	102,000
Stock-based compensation expense	2,439,000	2,298,000	2,661,000
Deferred income taxes	536,000	333,000	41,000
Pension plan settlement loss, net of cash contributed	620,000
Asset impairment charges	20,000	543,000	0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(1,717,000)	(169,000)	(575,000)
Loss (gain) on sale and disposition of property, plant and equipment	61,000	(2,652,000)	(1,629,000)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies over premiums paid	(480,000)	(39,000)	(512,000)
Net changes in assets and liabilities (net of assets and liabilities acquired):
Accounts receivable, net	(607,000)	4,266,000	(2,084,000)
Inventories	(5,177,000)	15,890,000	(16,814,000)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	9,009,000	(17,861,000)	21,333,000
Other changes	978,000	(568,000)	(206,000)
Total adjustments	17,291,000	14,064,000	12,591,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	54,536,000	35,774,000	29,232,000
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(12,977,000)	(7,153,000)	(8,955,000)
Acquisition of intangible asset		(1,460,000)
Acquisition of business		480,000	(33,943,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale	180,000	3,537,000
Proceeds from fire loss insurance		1,713,000	2,732,000
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	60,000	132,000	1,000
Proceeds from surrender of life insurance policies	140,000	40,000	205,000
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies	(375,000)	(328,000)	(415,000)
Net cash used for investing activities	(12,972,000)	(3,039,000)	(40,375,000)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	328,000	60,978,000	19,215,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	(328,000)	(60,978,000)	(19,215,000)
Cash dividends paid	(20,859,000)	(2,211,000)	(2,193,000)
Cash received from exercise of stock options	5,065,000	200,000	1,129,000
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	1,717,000	169,000	575,000
Payment of employee tax withholdings related to net share transactions	(1,861,000)	(478,000)	(758,000)
Financing costs	(11,000)	(207,000)
Net cash used for financing activities	(15,949,000)	(2,527,000)	(1,247,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	25,615,000	30,208,000	(12,390,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	33,258,000	3,050,000	15,440,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	58,873,000	33,258,000	3,050,000
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Interest		143,000	30,000
Income taxes, net	19,184,000	7,805,000	7,889,000
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable	1,746,000	570,000	680,000
Restricted stock units and stock options surrendered for withholding taxes payable	1,861,000	478,000	758,000
Post-closing purchase price adjustment for business acquired			$ 45,000

Note 1 - Description of Busines

Note 1 - Description of Business	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	(1) Description of Business Insteel Industries, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “Insteel” or “the Company”) is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. Insteel is the parent holding company for two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Insteel Wire Products Company (“IWP”), an operating subsidiary, and Intercontinental Metals Corporation, an inactive subsidiary. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand (“PC strand”) and welded wire reinforcement (“WWR”), including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement and standard welded wire reinforcement. Our products are primarily sold to manufacturers of concrete products and, to a lesser extent, distributors, rebar fabricators and contractors. We sell our products nationwide across the U.S. and, to a much lesser extent, into Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America. On August 15, 2014, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, IWP, purchased substantially all of the assets associated with the PC strand business of American Spring Wire Corporation (“ASW”) (see Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements). We have evaluated all subsequent events that occurred after the balance sheet date through

Note 2 - Summary of Significant

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Fiscal year. Principles of consolidation . Use of estimates. Cash equivalents . Concentration of c redit r isk . The majority of our accounts receivable are due from customers that are located in the U.S., and are generally not secured by collateral depending upon the creditworthiness of the account. We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon our assessment of the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information. We write off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. There is no disproportionate concentration of credit risk. Stock-based compensation. Revenue recognition . Shipping and handling costs . Inventories . Property, plant and equipment. Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost or fair market value in the case of the assets acquired through acquisitions, or otherwise at reduced values to the extent there have been asset impairment write-downs. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged directly to expense when incurred, while major improvements are capitalized. Depreciation is computed for financial reporting purposes principally by use of the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: machinery and equipment, 3 - 15 years; buildings, 10 - 30 years; and land improvements, 5 - 15 years. Depreciation expense was approximately $10.4 million in 2016, $10.9 million in 2015 and $9.8 million in 2014 and reflected in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A expense”) in the consolidated statements of operations. Capitalized software is amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life or 5 years and reflected in SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of operations. No interest costs were capitalized in 2016, 2015 and 2014. Goodwill . Goodwill is the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested annually for impairment and whenever events or circumstances change that would make it more likely than not that an impairment may have occurred. We perform our annual impairment analysis as of the first day of the fourth quarter each year. The evaluation of impairment involves comparing the current estimated fair value of the reporting unit to its recorded value, including goodwill. We perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. It may be necessary to perform a quantitative analysis where a discounted cash flow model is used to determine the current estimated fair value of the reporting unit. Key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the reporting unit as part of our annual testing (and any required interim testing) include: (a) expected cash flows for the five-year period following the testing date; (b) an estimated terminal value using a terminal year growth rate based on the growth prospects of the reporting unit; (c) a discount rate based on our estimated after-tax weighted average cost of capital; and (d) a probability-weighted scenario approach by which varying cash flows are assigned to alternative scenarios based on their likelihood of occurrence. In developing these assumptions, we consider historical and anticipated future results, general economic and market conditions, the impact of planned business and operational strategies and all available information at the time the fair value of the reporting unit is estimated. Assumptions in estimating future cash flows are subject to a high degree of judgment and complexity. Changes in assumptions and estimates may affect the fair value of goodwill and could result in impairment charges in future periods. Based on the results of our impairment analysis, no goodwill impairment losses were recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for 2016 . Subsequent to the analysis, there have been no events or circumstances that indicate any potential impairment of goodwill. Other assets. Long-lived assets . intangible assets consist of customer relationships, developed technology and know-how and non-competition agreements that are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their finite useful lives (see Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements). We assess the impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be fully recoverable. When we determine that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable, we measure recoverability based on the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the related asset or asset group. If it is determined that an impairment loss has occurred, the loss is recognized in the period in which it is incurred and is calculated as the difference between the carrying value and the present value of estimated future net cash flows or comparable market values. During 2016 and 2015, we recorded $20,000 and $0.3 million, respectively, of impairment charges related to long-lived assets resulting from the consolidation of our PC strand operations with the closure of the Newnan, Georgia facility (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements). There were no impairment losses in 2014 Fair value of financial instruments . Income taxes. Earnings per share. by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS are computed by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and other dilutive equity securities outstanding during the period. Securities that have the effect of increasing EPS are considered to be antidilutive and are not included in the computation of diluted EPS.

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pron

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	(3 ) Recent Accounting Pronouncements Future Adoptions In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-15 “Statement of Cash Flows Topic 230: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” ASU No. 2016-15 addresses how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows with the objective of reducing existing differences in the presentation of these items. The amendments in ASU No. 2016-15 are to be adopted retrospectively and will become effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09 “Compensation – Stock Compensation Topic 718: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” which is intended to simplify the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-09 will become effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. We are evaluating the future effects of the adoption of this update on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 “Leases,” which will replace the guidance in ASC Topic 840. ASU No. 2016-02 was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing all lease transactions (with terms in excess of 12 months) on the balance sheet as a lease liability and a right-of-use asset. ASU No. 2016-02 will become effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. We are evaluating the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11 “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which requires that an entity measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. ASU No. 2015-11 will become effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. We do not expect the adoption of this update will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which will replace nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP. ASU No. 2014-09 provides that an entity recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU No. 2014-09 allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption and will become effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We are continuing to evaluate the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet selected a transition method.

Note 4 - Business Combination

Note 4 - Business Combination	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	( 4 ) Business Combination On August 15, 2014, we purchased substantially all of the assets associated with the PC strand business of ASW for a final adjusted purchase price of $33.5 million, net of post-closing adjustments of $480,000 (the “ASW Acquisition”). ASW manufactured PC strand at facilities located in Houston, Texas and Newnan, Georgia. We acquired, among other assets, the accounts receivable and inventories related to ASW’s PC strand business, the production equipment at its facilities in Houston and Newnan, and its facility in Newnan. We also entered into an agreement with ASW to lease the Houston facility with an option to purchase it in the future. In addition, we assumed certain of ASW’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to its PC strand business. Following is a summary of our final allocation of the adjusted purchase price to the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of the ASW Acquisition: (In thousands) Assets acquired: Accounts receivable $ 7,854 Inventories 6,292 Other current assets 786 Property, plant and equipment 8,638 Intangibles 8,530 Total assets acquired $ 32,100 Liabilities assumed: Accounts payable $ 3,240 Accrued expenses 2,362 Total liabilities assumed 5,602 Net assets acquired 26,498 Purchase price 33,463 Goodwill $ 6,965 In connection with the ASW Acquisition, we acquired intangible assets consisting of customer relationships, developed technology and know-how, and a non-competition agreement. The ASW Acquisition was accounted for as a business purchase pursuant to ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Under the provisions of ASC Topic 805, acquisition and integration costs are not included as components of consideration transferred, but are recorded as expenses in the period in which such costs are incurred (See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements). Following the ASW Acquisition, net sales of the ASW facilities in 2014 were approximately $7.3 million. The actual amount of net sales specifically attributable to the ASW Acquisition, however, cannot be quantified due to the actions that we took to integrate ASW’s facilities with our existing operations, which involved the reassignment of business across locations. We have determined that the presentation of ASW’s earnings for 2014 is impractical due to the integration of ASW’s facilities with our existing operations following the ASW Acquisition. The following unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information reflects our combined results of operations had the ASW Acquisition occurred at the beginning of 2013. The pro forma information reflects certain adjustments related to the ASW Acquisition, including adjusted amortization and depreciation expense based on the fair value of the assets acquired, interest expense related to the borrowings on our revolving credit facility and an appropriate adjustment for the acquisition-related costs. The pro forma information does not reflect any operating efficiencies or potential cost savings that may result from the ASW Acquisition. Accordingly, this pro forma information is for illustrative purposes and is not intended to represent or be indicative of the actual results of operations of the combined company that may have been achieved had the ASW Acquisition occurred at the beginning of 2013, nor is it intended to represent or be indicative of future results of operations. The pro forma combined results of operations for the comparative prior year period are as follows: (In thousands) Year Ended September 27, 2014 Net sales $ 469,079 Earnings before income taxes 27,225 Net earnings 18,928

Note 5 - Restructuring Charges

Note 5 - Restructuring Charges and Acquisition Costs	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Restructuring Charges and Acquisition Costs [Text Block]	(5 ) Restructuring Charges and Acquisition Costs Restructuring charges . Following is a summary of the restructuring activities and associated costs that were incurred during 2016, 2015 and 2014: (In thousands) Asset Impairment Charges Equipment Relocation Costs Severance and Other Employee Separation Costs Facility Closure Costs Gain on Sale of Property and Equipment Total 2016 Liability as of October 3, 2015 $ - $ - $ 735 $ - $ - $ 735 Restructuring charges (recoveries) 20 186 - 89 (180 ) 115 Cash payments - (155 ) (496 ) (89 ) - (740 ) Non-cash charges (20 ) - - - 180 160 Liability as of October 1, 2016 $ - $ 31 $ 239 $ - $ - $ 270 2015 Liability as of September 27, 2014 $ - $ - $ 1,208 $ - $ - $ 1,208 Restructuring charges (recoveries) 543 79 75 547 (895 ) 349 Cash payments - (79 ) (548 ) (547 ) - (1,174 ) Non-cash charges (543 ) - - - 895 352 Liability as of October 3, 2015 $ - $ - $ 735 $ - $ - $ 735 2014 Restructuring charges $ - $ - $ 1,247 $ - $ - $ 1,247 Cash payments - - (39 ) - - (39 ) Liability as of September 27, 2014 $ - $ - $ 1,208 $ - $ - $ 1,208 As of October 1, 2016, we recorded restructuring liabilities amounting to $0.3 million on our consolidated balance sheet, including $0.1 million in accounts payable and $0.2 million in accrued expenses. As of October 3, 2015, we recorded restructuring liabilities amounting to $0.7 million on our consolidated balance sheet, including $0.5 million in accrued expenses and $0.2 million in other liabilities. We do not currently expect to incur any significant restructuring charges during 2017. Acquisition costs.

Note 6 - Fair Value Measurement

Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	( 6 ) Fair Value Measurements Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative guidance for fair value measurements establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that encourages an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows: Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets. Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities, including certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs. As of October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, we held financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, which are summarized below: (In thousands) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Observable Inputs (Level 2) Year ended October 1, 2016: Current assets: Cash equivalents $ 58,846 $ 58,846 $ - Other assets: Cash surrender value of life insurance policies 7,909 - 7,909 Total $ 66,755 $ 58,846 $ 7,909 Year ended October 3, 2015: Current assets: Cash equivalents $ 32,843 $ 32,843 $ - Other assets: Cash surrender value of life insurance policies 7,194 - 7,194 Total $ 40,037 $ 32,843 $ 7,194 As of October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, we had no nonfinancial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis other than the assets and liabilities that were acquired from ASW at fair value (see Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements). The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates fair value due to the short-term maturities of these financial instruments.

Note 7 - Intangible Assets

Note 7 - Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	(7) Intangible Assets The primary components of our intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization are as follows: (In thousands) Weighted-Average Useful Life (Years) Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Year ended October 1, 2016: Customer relationships 20.0 $ 6,500 $ (693 ) $ 5,807 Developed technology and know-how 20.0 1,800 (192 ) 1,608 Non-competition agreements 4.8 3,577 (1,929 ) 1,648 $ 11,877 $ (2,814 ) $ 9,063 Year ended October 3, 2015: Customer relationships 20.0 $ 6,500 $ (369 ) $ 6,131 Developed technology and know-how 20.0 1,800 (102 ) 1,698 Non-competition agreements 4.8 3,577 (1,186 ) 2,391 $ 11,877 $ (1,657 ) $ 10,220 Amortization expense for intangibles was $1.2 million in 2016, $1.1 million in 2015 and $438,000 in 2014. Amortization expense for the next five years, assuming no change in the estimated useful lives of identified intangible assets, is $1.1 million in 2017, $918,000 in 2018, $705,000 in 2019, $537,000 in 2020 and $414,000 in 2021.

Note 8 - Long-term Debt

Note 8 - Long-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	(8) Long-Term Debt Revolving Credit Facility. Interest rates on the Credit Facility are based upon (1) an index rate that is established at the highest of the prime rate, 0.50% plus the federal funds rate or the LIBOR rate plus the excess of the then-applicable margin for LIBOR loans over the then-applicable margin for index rate loans, or (2) at our election, a LIBOR rate, plus in either case, an applicable interest rate margin. The applicable interest rate margins are adjusted on a quarterly basis based upon the amount of excess availability on the Credit Facility within the range of 0.25% to 0.75% for index rate loans and 1.25% to 1.75% for LIBOR loans. In addition, the applicable interest rate margins would be increased by 2.00% upon the occurrence of certain events of default provided for under the terms of the Credit Facility. Based on our excess availability as of October 1, 2016, the applicable interest rate margins on the Credit Facility were 0.25% for index rate loans and 1.25% for LIBOR loans. Our ability to borrow available amounts under the Credit Facility will be restricted or eliminated in the event of certain covenant breaches, events of default or if we are unable to make certain representations and warranties provided for under the terms of the Credit Facility. We are required to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.10 at the end of each fiscal quarter for the twelve-month period then ended when the amount of liquidity on the Credit Facility is less than $12.5 million. In addition, the terms of the Credit Facility restrict our ability to, among other things: engage in certain business combinations or divestitures; make investments in or loans to third parties, unless certain conditions are met with respect to such investments or loans; pay cash dividends or repurchase shares of our stock subject to certain minimum borrowing availability requirements; incur or assume indebtedness; issue securities; enter into certain transactions with our affiliates; or permit liens to encumber our property and assets. The terms of the Credit Facility also provide that an event of default will occur upon the occurrence of, among other things: defaults or breaches under the loan documents, subject in certain cases to cure periods; defaults or breaches by us or any of our subsidiaries under any agreement resulting in the acceleration of amounts above certain thresholds or payment defaults above certain thresholds; certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency; certain entries of judgment against us or any of our subsidiaries, which are not covered by insurance; or a change of control. As of October 1, 2016, we were in compliance with all of the financial and negative covenants under the Credit Facility and there have not been any events of default. Amortization of capitalized financing costs associated with the Credit Facility was $65,000 in 2016, $89,000 in 2015 and $102,000 in 2014. Accumulated amortization of capitalized financing costs was $4.5 million as of October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015. We expect the amortization of capitalized financing costs to approximate the following amounts for the next five fiscal years: Fiscal year In thousands 2017 $ 65 2018 65 2019 65 2020 41 2021 -

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensati

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	( 9 ) Stock-Based Compensation Stock option awards . Year Ended (In thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Stock options: Compensation expense $ 988 $ 1,007 $ 1,139 The remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested options at October 1, 2016 was $344,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.51 years. The fair value of each option award granted is estimated on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo valuation model. The weighted-average estimated fair values of stock options granted during 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $9.92, $7.10 and $7.00 per share, respectively, based on the following weighted-average assumptions: Year Ended Octo ber 1 , 201 6 Octo ber 3 , 201 5 Septem ber 27 , 201 4 Expected term (in years) 5.45 5.72 5.08 Risk-free interest rate 1.30 % 2.18 % 0.38 % Expected volatility 39.00 % 37.99 % 39.57 % Expected dividend yield 0.48 % 0.61 % 0.60 % The assumptions utilized in the Monte Carlo valuation model are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and actual historical experience. The expected term for options was based on the results of a Monte Carlo simulation model, using the model’s estimated fair value as an input to the Black-Scholes-Merton model, and then solving for the expected term. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The expected volatility was derived using a term structure based on historical volatility and the volatility implied by exchange-traded options on our stock. The dividend yield was calculated based on our annual dividend as of the option grant date. The following table summarizes stock option activity: Exercise Price Contractual Term - Aggregate Per Share Weighted Intrinsic (Share amounts in thousands) Options Outstanding Range Weighted Average Average (in years) Value (in thousands) Outstanding at September 28, 2013 918 $5.43 - $20.27 $ 12.65 Granted 136 19.08 - 20.50 19.80 Exercised (183 ) 5.43 - 20.27 10.42 $ 1,789 Outstanding at September 27, 2014 871 6.89 - 20.50 14.23 Granted 134 18.05 - 21.96 19.89 Exercised (27 ) 6.89 - 11.15 9.17 328 Forfeited (55 ) 9.16 - 21.96 15.37 Outstanding at October 3, 2015 923 7.55 - 21.96 15.14 Granted 99 23.95 - 34.49 28.47 Exercised (651 ) 7.55 - 21.96 13.93 8,718 Outstanding at October 1, 2016 371 9.16 - 34.49 20.81 7.98 5,722 Vested and anticipated to vest in future at October 1, 2016 365 20.78 7.96 5,647 Exercisable at October 1, 2016 142 16.41 6.56 2,826 Stock option exercises include “net exercises” for which the optionee received shares of common stock equal to the intrinsic value of the options (fair market value of common stock on the date of exercise less exercise price) reduced by any applicable withholding taxes. Restricted stock uni t s. Year Ended (In thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Restricted stock unit grants: Units 57 62 64 Market value $ 1,516 $ 1,253 $ 1,252 Compensation expense 1,451 1,291 1,522 The remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs on October 1, 2016 was $584,000 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.79 years. The following table summarizes RSU activity: (Unit amounts in thousands) Restricted Stock Units Outstanding Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance, September 28, 2013 221 $ 13.20 Granted 64 19.61 Released (88 ) 12.33 Balance, September 27, 2014 197 15.68 Granted 62 20.33 Forfeited (13 ) 17.52 Released (89 ) 12.86 Balance, October 3, 2015 157 18.96 Granted 57 26.57 Forfeited (2 ) 23.95 Released (67 ) 17.95 Balance, October 1, 2016 145 22.35

Note 10 - Income Taxes

Note 10 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	(10) Income Taxes The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows: Year Ended (Dollars in thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Provision for income taxes: Current: Federal $ 17,075 $ 10,149 $ 8,196 State 1,434 772 330 18,509 10,921 8,526 Deferred: Federal 396 222 (323 ) State 140 111 364 536 333 41 Income taxes $ 19,045 $ 11,254 $ 8,567 Effective income tax rate 33.8 % 34.1 % 34.0 % The reconciliation between income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate and the provision for income taxes is as follows: Year Ended (Dollars in thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Provision for income taxes at federal statutory rate $ 19,701 35.0 % $ 11,537 35.0 % $ 8,823 35.0 % Qualified production activities deduction (1,596 ) (2.8 ) (1,005 ) (3.0 ) (755 ) (3.0 ) Valuation allowance (213 ) (0.4 ) (55 ) (0.2 ) (183 ) (0.7 ) State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 1,093 1.9 612 1.9 577 2.3 Other, net 60 0.1 165 0.4 105 0.4 Provision for income taxes $ 19,045 33.8 % $ 11,254 34.1 % $ 8,567 34.0 % The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: October 1, October 3, (In thousands) 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Defined benefit plans $ 3,497 $ 3,755 Accrued expenses and asset reserves 2,942 2,596 Stock-based compensation 1,652 2,054 State net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits 354 658 Goodwill, amortizable for tax purposes 277 559 Valuation allowance (280 ) (492 ) Deferred tax assets 8,442 9,130 Deferred tax liabilities: Plant and equipment (12,915 ) (12,285 ) Prepaid insurance and other reserves (999 ) (1,410 ) Deferred tax liabilities (13,914 ) (13,695 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (5,472 ) $ (4,565 ) In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17 “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes. Under this update, all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, are required to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. Effective January 2, 2016, we early adopted ASU No. 2015-17 on a prospective basis, which resulted in the reclassification of our current deferred tax asset as a non-current deferred tax liability on our consolidated balance sheet. No prior periods were retrospectively adjusted. As of October 1, 2016, we recorded a non-current deferred tax liability (net of valuation allowance) of $5.5 million in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. As of October 3, 2015, we recorded a current deferred tax asset (net of valuation allowance) of $1.5 million on our consolidated balance sheet in other current assets and a non-current deferred tax liability (net of valuation allowance) of $6.1 million in other liabilities. We have $7.5 million of state operating loss carryforwards that begin to expire in 2017, but principally expire between 2017 and 2031. We have also recorded deferred tax assets for various state tax credits of $87,000, which will begin to expire in 2018 and principally expire between 2018 and 2020. The realization of our deferred tax assets is entirely dependent upon our ability to generate future taxable income in applicable jurisdictions. GAAP requires that we periodically assess the need to establish a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets to the extent we no longer believe it is more likely than not that they will be fully utilized. As of October 1, 2016, we had recorded a valuation allowance of $280,000 pertaining to various state NOLs and tax credits that were not expected to be utilized. The valuation allowance is subject to periodic review and adjustment based on changes in facts and circumstances and would be reduced should we utilize the state net operating loss carryforwards against which an allowance had previously been provided or determine that such utilization is more likely than not. The $212,000 decrease in the valuation allowance during 2016 is primarily due to the utilization of state tax credits for which an allowance had been previously recorded. As of October 1, 2016, we had no material, known tax exposures that required the establishment of contingency reserves for uncertain tax positions. We classify interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense. There were no interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits incurred during 2016, 2015 and 2014. We file U.S. federal income tax returns as well as state and local income tax returns in various jurisdictions. Federal and various state tax returns filed subsequent to 2011 remain subject to examination.

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plan

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	(1 1 ) Employee Benefit Plans Retirement plans . During the second quarter of 2016, we notified plan participants of our intent to terminate the Delaware Plan effective May 1, 2016. During September 2016, the Delaware Plan settled plan liabilities through either lump sum distributions to plan participants or annuity contracts purchased from a third-party insurance company that provided for the payment of vested benefits to those participants that did not elect the lump sum option. As of October 1, 2016, there were no remaining plan assets. We made contributions totaling $1.9 million, $234,000 and $240,000 to the Delaware Plan during 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. As a result of the pension termination, unrecognized losses, which previously were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss on our consolidated balance sheets, were recognized as expense and the pension plan settlement loss of $2.5 million was recorded on our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended October 1, 2016. The reconciliation of the projected benefit obligation, plan assets, funded status and amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets for the Delaware Plan is as follows: Year Ended October 1, October 3, September 27, (In thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 3,463 $ 3,078 $ 2,973 Interest cost 147 130 137 Actuarial loss 324 514 174 Plan settlement 290 - - Distributions (4,224 ) (259 ) (206 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ - $ 3,463 $ 3,078 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 2,201 $ 2,253 $ 2,045 Actual return on plan assets 104 (27 ) 178 Employer contributions 1,919 234 240 Plan settlement (4,003 ) - - Distributions (221 ) (259 ) (210 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ - $ 2,201 $ 2,253 Reconciliation of funded status to net amount recognized: Funded status $ - $ (1,263 ) $ (825 ) Net amount recognized $ - $ (1,263 ) $ (825 ) Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheet: Accrued benefit liability $ - $ (1,263 ) $ (825 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax) - 1,197 782 Net amount recognized $ - $ (66 ) $ (43 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other Unrecognized net loss $ - $ 1,930 $ 1,261 Net amount recognized $ - $ 1,930 $ 1,261 Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations Net loss $ 685 $ 723 $ 165 Amortization of net loss (76 ) (53 ) (43 ) Settlement loss (2,539 ) - - Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) $ (1,930 ) $ 670 $ 122 Net periodic pension cost for the Delaware Plan includes the following components: Year Ended October 1, October 3, September 27, (In thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Interest cost $ 147 $ 130 $ 137 Expected return on plan assets (175 ) (181 ) (165 ) Settlement loss recognized 2,539 - - Amortization of net loss 76 53 43 Net periodic pension cost $ 2,587 $ 2 $ 15 The assumptions used in the valuation of the Delaware Plan are as follows: Measurement Date October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Assumptions at year-end: Discount rate 3.75 % 4.25 % 4.25 % Expected long-term rate of return on assets N/A 8.00 % 8.00 % The assumed discount rate is established as of our fiscal year-end measurement date. In establishing the discount rate, we reviewed published market indices of high-quality debt securities, adjusted as appropriate for duration, and high-quality bond yield curves applicable to the expected benefit payments of the Delaware Plan. To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, we considered the historical returns and future expectations of returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the Delaware Plan portfolio. Prior to the termination and settlement of the Delaware Plan the fundamental goal underlying the investment policy was to ensure that its assets were invested in a prudent manner to meet its obligations as such obligations became due. The primary investment objectives included providing a total return that would promote the goal of benefit security by attaining an appropriate ratio of plan assets to plan obligations, diversifying investments across and within asset classes, minimizing the impact of losses in single investments and adhering to investment practices that complied with applicable laws and regulations. The investment strategy for equities emphasized U.S. large cap equities with the portfolio’s performance measured against the S&P 500 index or other applicable indices. The investment strategy for fixed income investments was focused on maintaining an overall portfolio with a minimum credit rating of A-1 as well as a minimum rating of any security at the time of purchase of Baa/BBB by Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s, if rated. The Delaware Plan had a long-term target asset mix of 60% equities and 40% fixed income. The asset allocations for the Delaware Plan in 2015 and 2014 were as follows: Percentage of Plan Assets at Measurement Date October 3, September 27, 2015 2014 Large-cap equities 37.6 % 36.6 % Mid-cap equities 7.7 % 7.4 % Small-cap equities 8.2 % 8.3 % International equities 8.8 % 8.8 % Fixed income securities 37.3 % 38.0 % Cash and cash equivalents 0.4 % 0.9 % As of October 3, 2015, the Delaware Plan’s assets included equity securities, fixed income securities and cash and cash equivalents, and were required to be measured at fair value. We used a three-tier hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value, defined as follows: Level 1 - observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3 - unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, thereby requiring the development of valuation assumptions. The fair values of the Delaware Plan’s assets as of October 3, 2015 were as follows: (In thousands) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Observable Inputs (Level 2) Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Large-cap equities $ 828 $ 828 $ - $ - Mid-cap equities 169 169 - - Small-cap equities 181 181 - - International equities 195 195 - - Fixed income securities 820 820 - - Cash and cash equivalents 8 - 8 - Total $ 2,201 $ 2,193 $ 8 $ - Equity securities are primarily direct investments in the stock of publicly-traded companies that are valued based on the closing price reported in an active market on which the individual securities are traded. Fixed income securities are government and corporate debt securities that are valued based on the closing price reported in an active market on which the individual securities are traded. Cash and cash equivalents are money market funds that are valued based on the net asset value as determined by the fund each business day. Supplemental employee retirement plan. The reconciliation of the projected benefit obligation, plan assets, funded status and amounts recognized for the SERPs in our consolidated balance sheets is as follows: Year Ended (In thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 7,821 $ 7,480 $ 6,938 Service cost 263 287 219 Interest cost 326 323 315 Actuarial loss 1,039 21 298 Distributions (290 ) (290 ) (290 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 9,159 $ 7,821 $ 7,480 Change in plan assets: Actual employer contributions $ 290 $ 290 $ 290 Actual distributions (290 ) (290 ) (290 ) Plan assets at fair value at end of year $ - $ - $ - Reconciliation of funded status to net amount recognized: Funded status $ (9,159 ) $ (7,821 ) $ (7,480 ) Net amount recognized $ (9,159 ) $ (7,821 ) $ (7,480 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other Unrecognized net loss $ 2,485 $ 1,531 $ 1,627 Net amount recognized $ 2,485 $ 1,531 $ 1,627 Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations Net loss $ 1,039 $ 21 $ 298 Amortization of net loss (85 ) (117 ) (52 ) Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) $ 954 $ (96 ) $ 246 Net periodic pension cost for the SERPs includes the following components: Year Ended (In thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Service cost $ 263 $ 287 $ 219 Interest cost 326 323 315 Amortization of net loss 85 117 52 Net periodic pension cost $ 674 $ 727 $ 586 The estimated net loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost during 2017 is $174,000. The assumptions used in the valuation of the SERPs are as follows: Measurement Date October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Assumptions at year-end: Discount rate 3.75 % 4.25 % 4.25 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 % The assumed discount rate is established as of our fiscal year-end measurement date. In establishing the discount rate, we review published market indices of high-quality debt securities, adjusted as appropriate for duration, and high-quality bond yield curves applicable to the expected benefit payments of the plan. The SERPs expected rate of increase in compensation levels is based on the anticipated increases in annual compensation. The projected benefit payments under the SERPs are as follows: Fiscal year(s) In thousands 2017 $ 290 2018 359 2019 321 2020 241 2021 241 2022- 2026 3,403 As noted above, the SERPs were revised in 2005 to add Participants and increase benefits to certain existing Participants. However, for certain Participants we still maintain the benefits of the respective SERPs that were in effect prior to the 2005 changes, which entitle them to fixed cash benefits upon retirement at age 65, payable annually for 15 years. These SERPs are supported by life insurance policies on the Participants that are purchased and owned by us. The cash benefits paid under these SERPs were $25,000 in 2016, 2015 and 2014. The expense attributable to these SERPs was $26,000 in 2016, $23,000 in 2015 and $16,000 in 2014. Retirement savings plan. The Plan allows for discretionary contributions to be made by us as determined by the Board of Directors, which are allocated among eligible participants based on their compensation relative to the total compensation of all participants . Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Associations (“VEBA”)

Note 12 - Commitments and Conti

Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	(12) Commitments and Contingencies Insurance recoveries. We maintained general liability, business interruption and replacement cost property insurance coverage on our facilities that was sufficient to cover the losses incurred from the fire. We received $2.0 million and $6.7 million of insurance proceeds in 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to the expenses that were incurred and capital outlays that were required to replace property and equipment damaged in the fire. During 2015, the insurance proceeds attributable to the additional expenses incurred were recorded in cost of sales ($244,000) and SG&A expense ($69,000) on our consolidated statement of operations. During 2014, the insurance proceeds attributable to the additional expenses were recorded in cost of sales ($3.9 million) and SG&A expense ($147,000) on our consolidated statement of operations. The insurance proceeds attributable to the property and equipment damaged in the fire were reported in cash flows from investing activities and all other insurance proceeds received were reported in cash flows from operating activities on our consolidated statement of cash flows. We reached a final settlement on this claim with our insurance carrier during the third quarter of 2015. Leases and purchase commitments . As of October 1, 2016 , we had $26.8 million in non-cancelable purchase commitments for raw material extending as long as approximately 100 days and $11.6 million of contractual commitments for the purchase of certain equipment that had not been fulfilled and are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Customer dispute. Legal proceedings We are involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including commercial, environmental and employment matters, which arise in the ordinary course of business. We do not expect the ultimate cost to resolve these matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Seve rance and change of control a greements. We have also entered into change in control agreements with key members of management, including our executive officers, which specify the terms of separation in the event that termination of their employment followed a change in control. The initial term of each agreement is two years and they automatically renew for successive one year terms unless we or the executive provide notice of termination as specified in the agreement. The agreements do not provide assurances of continued employment or specify the terms of an executive’s termination should one occur in the absence of a change in control. The compensation payable under the terms of these agreements differs between the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and the other covered executives. In the event of termination of the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer within two years of a change of control, they would receive severance benefits equal to two times base compensation, two times the average bonus for the prior three years and the continuation of health and welfare benefits for two years. In the event of such a termination of the other key members of management, including our other two executive officers, within two years of a change of control, they would receive severance benefits equal to one times base compensation, one times the average bonus for the prior three years and the continuation of health and welfare benefits for one year. In addition, for any covered executive that is terminated within two years of a change of control, all of their stock options and restricted stock would vest immediately, and outplacement services would be provided.

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	(13) Earnings Per Share The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders is as follows: Year Ended (In thousands, except per share amounts) October 1, 2016 October 3, September 27, 2014 Net earnings $ 37,245 $ 21,710 $ 16,641 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 18,754 18,418 18,257 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation 301 385 408 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 19,055 18,803 18,665 Net earnings per share: Basic $ 1.99 $ 1.18 $ 0.91 Diluted 1.95 1.15 0.89 Options representing 51,000 shares in 2016, 144,000 shares in 2015 and 120,000 shares in 2014 were antidilutive and were not included in the diluted EPS computation.

Note 14 - Business Segment Info

Note 14 - Business Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	(14) Business Segment Information Our operations are entirely focused on the manufacture and marketing of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. Our concrete reinforcing products consist of two product lines: PC strand and WWR. Based on the criteria specified in ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, we have one reportable segment. Our net sales and long-lived assets (consisting of net property, plant and equipment, the cash surrender value of life insurance policies, goodwill and intangible assets) by geographic region are as follows: Year Ended October 1, October 3, September 27, (In thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Net sales: United States $ 416,391 $ 444,475 $ 402,675 Foreign 2,156 3,029 6,303 Total $ 418,547 $ 447,504 $ 408,978 Long-lived assets: United States $ 112,130 $ 108,557 $ 114,034 Foreign - - - Total $ 112,130 $ 108,557 $ 114,034 Our net sales by product line are as follows: Year Ended October 1, October 3, September 27, (In thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Net sales: Welded wire reinforcement $ 256,801 $ 255,219 $ 255,294 Prestressed concrete strand 161,746 192,285 153,684 Total $ 418,547 $ 447,504 $ 408,978 There were no customers that accounted for 10% or more of our net sales in 2016, 2015 and 2014.

Note 15 - Related Party Transac

Note 15 - Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	(1 5 ) Related Party Transactions Sales to a company affiliated with one of our directors amounted to $420,000 in 2016, $361,000 in 2015 and $459,000 in 2014.

Note 16 - Other Financial Data

Note 16 - Other Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Other Financial Data [Text Block]	(16) Other Financial Data Balance sheet information: (In thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 Accounts receivable, net: Accounts receivable $ 47,680 $ 47,420 Less allowance for doubtful accounts (291 ) (638 ) Total $ 47,389 $ 46,782 Inventories: Raw materials $ 45,032 $ 38,457 Work in process 2,788 2,968 Finished goods 23,366 24,584 Total $ 71,186 $ 66,009 Other current assets: Prepaid insurance $ 1,805 $ 2,519 Current deferred tax asset - 1,492 Other 1,234 1,298 Total $ 3,039 $ 5,309 Other assets: Cash surrender value of life insurance policies $ 7,909 $ 7,194 Capitalized financing costs, net 170 227 Other 105 97 Total $ 8,184 $ 7,518 Property, plant and equipment, net: Land and land improvements $ 9,619 $ 9,279 Buildings 43,739 43,016 Machinery and equipment 143,789 142,662 Construction in progress 11,318 1,715 208,465 196,672 Less accumulated depreciation (120,272 ) (112,494 ) Total $ 88,193 $ 84,178 Accrued expenses: Salaries, wages and related expenses $ 6,619 $ 5,455 Property taxes 1,328 1,507 Customer rebates 1,296 1,760 Sales allowance reserves 577 - Restructuring liabilities 239 505 Workers' compensation 127 294 Pension plan - 1,263 Income taxes - 2,187 Deferred revenues - 105 Other 838 568 Total $ 11,024 $ 13,644 Other liabilities: Deferred compensation $ 9,071 $ 7,765 Deferred income taxes 5,472 6,057 Other - 376 Total $ 14,543 $ 14,198

Note 17 - Rights Agreement

Note 17 - Rights Agreement	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Rights Agreement [Text Block]	( 17 ) Rights Agreement On April 26, 1999, our Board of Directors declared a dividend distribution of one right per share of our outstanding common stock as of May 17, 1999 pursuant to a Rights Agreement, dated as of April 27, 1999. The Rights Agreement also provides that one right will attach to each share of our common stock issued after May 17, 1999. On April 21, 2009, effective April 25, 2009, our Board of Directors amended the Rights Agreement to, among other changes, extend the final expiration date and adjust the purchase price payable upon exercise of a right. The rights are not currently exercisable but trade with our common stock shares and become exercisable on the distribution date. The distribution date will occur upon the earliest of 10 business days following a public announcement that either a person or group of affiliated or associated persons (an “acquiring person”) has acquired, or obtained the right to acquire, beneficial ownership of 20% or more (after adjustment for certain derivative transactions) of the outstanding shares of common stock (the “stock acquisition date”), or of a tender offer or exchange offer that would, if consummated, result in an acquiring person beneficially owning 20% or more of such outstanding shares of common stock, subject to certain limitations. Each right will entitle the holder, other than the acquiring person or group, to purchase one two-hundredths of a share (a “Unit”) of our Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (“Preferred Stock”) at a purchase price of $46 per Unit, subject to adjustment as described in the Rights Agreement (the “purchase price”). At the time specified, each holder of a right will have the right to receive in lieu of Preferred Stock, upon exercise and payment of the purchase price, common stock (or, in certain circumstances, cash, property or other securities of the Company) having a value equal to two times the purchase price or, at the discretion of the Board, upon exercise and without payment of the purchase price, common stock (or, in certain circumstances, cash, property or other securities of the Company) having a value equal to the difference between the purchase price and the value of the consideration which a person exercising the right and paying the purchase price would receive. Rights that are or (under specified circumstances) were, beneficially owned by any acquiring person will be null and void. The purchase price payable and the number of Units of Preferred Stock or other securities or property issuable upon exercise of the rights are subject to adjustment from time to time. At any time after any person becomes an acquiring person, we may exchange all or part of the rights for shares of common stock at an exchange ratio of one share per right, as appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock dividend, stock split or similar transaction. In addition, each rights holder, other than an acquiring person, upon exercise of rights will have the right to receive shares of the common stock of the acquiring corporation having a value equal to two times the purchase price for such holder’s rights if we engage in a merger or other business combination where we are not the surviving entity or where we are the surviving entity and all or part of our common stock is exchanged for the stock or other securities of the other company, or if 50% or more of our assets or earning power is sold or transferred. The rights will expire on April 24, 2019, and may be redeemed by us at any time prior to the distribution date at a price of $0.005 per right.

Note 18 - Product Warranties

Note 18 - Product Warranties	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]	(18) Product Warranties Our products are used in applications which are subject to inherent risks including performance deficiencies, personal injury, property damage, environmental contamination or loss of production. We warrant our products to meet certain specifications, and actual or claimed deficiencies from these specifications may give rise to claims. We do not maintain a reserve for warranties as the historical claims have been immaterial. We maintain product liability insurance coverage to minimize our exposure to such risks.

Note 19 - Share Repurchases

Note 19 - Share Repurchases	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	( 19 ) Share Repurchases On November 18, 2008, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase authorization to buy back up to $25.0 million of our outstanding common stock (the “Authorization”). Repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. We are not obligated to acquire any particular amount of common stock and may commence or suspend the program at any time at our discretion without prior notice. The Authorization continues in effect until terminated by the Board of Directors. As of October 1, 2016, there was $24.8 million remaining available for future share repurchases under the Authorization. There were no share repurchases during 2016, 2015 and 2014.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]	SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 1, 2016, OCTOBER 3, 2015 AND SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS (In thousands) Year Ended October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Balance, beginning of year $ 638 $ 888 $ 896 Amounts charged to earnings (244 ) 5 79 Write-offs, net of recoveries (103 ) (255 ) (87 ) Balance, end of year $ 291 $ 638 $ 888

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fiscal year.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of consolidation .
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash equivalents .
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Concentration of c redit r isk . The majority of our accounts receivable are due from customers that are located in the U.S., and are generally not secured by collateral depending upon the creditworthiness of the account. We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon our assessment of the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information. We write off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. There is no disproportionate concentration of credit risk.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Stock-based compensation.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue recognition .
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Shipping and handling costs .
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories .
Property, Plant and Equipment, Impairment [Policy Text Block]	Property, plant and equipment. Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost or fair market value in the case of the assets acquired through acquisitions, or otherwise at reduced values to the extent there have been asset impairment write-downs. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged directly to expense when incurred, while major improvements are capitalized. Depreciation is computed for financial reporting purposes principally by use of the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: machinery and equipment, 3 - 15 years; buildings, 10 - 30 years; and land improvements, 5 - 15 years. Depreciation expense was approximately $10.4 million in 2016, $10.9 million in 2015 and $9.8 million in 2014 and reflected in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A expense”) in the consolidated statements of operations. Capitalized software is amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life or 5 years and reflected in SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of operations. No interest costs were capitalized in 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill . Goodwill is the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested annually for impairment and whenever events or circumstances change that would make it more likely than not that an impairment may have occurred. We perform our annual impairment analysis as of the first day of the fourth quarter each year. The evaluation of impairment involves comparing the current estimated fair value of the reporting unit to its recorded value, including goodwill. We perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. It may be necessary to perform a quantitative analysis where a discounted cash flow model is used to determine the current estimated fair value of the reporting unit. Key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the reporting unit as part of our annual testing (and any required interim testing) include: (a) expected cash flows for the five-year period following the testing date; (b) an estimated terminal value using a terminal year growth rate based on the growth prospects of the reporting unit; (c) a discount rate based on our estimated after-tax weighted average cost of capital; and (d) a probability-weighted scenario approach by which varying cash flows are assigned to alternative scenarios based on their likelihood of occurrence. In developing these assumptions, we consider historical and anticipated future results, general economic and market conditions, the impact of planned business and operational strategies and all available information at the time the fair value of the reporting unit is estimated. Assumptions in estimating future cash flows are subject to a high degree of judgment and complexity. Changes in assumptions and estimates may affect the fair value of goodwill and could result in impairment charges in future periods. Based on the results of our impairment analysis, no goodwill impairment losses were recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for 2016 . Subsequent to the analysis, there have been no events or circumstances that indicate any potential impairment of goodwill.
Other Assets [Policy Text Block]	Other assets.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Long-lived assets . intangible assets consist of customer relationships, developed technology and know-how and non-competition agreements that are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their finite useful lives (see Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements). We assess the impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be fully recoverable. When we determine that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable, we measure recoverability based on the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the related asset or asset group. If it is determined that an impairment loss has occurred, the loss is recognized in the period in which it is incurred and is calculated as the difference between the carrying value and the present value of estimated future net cash flows or comparable market values. During 2016 and 2015, we recorded $20,000 and $0.3 million, respectively, of impairment charges related to long-lived assets resulting from the consolidation of our PC strand operations with the closure of the Newnan, Georgia facility (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements). There were no impairment losses in 2014
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair value of financial instruments .
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income taxes.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Earnings per share. by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS are computed by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and other dilutive equity securities outstanding during the period. Securities that have the effect of increasing EPS are considered to be antidilutive and are not included in the computation of diluted EPS.

Note 4 - Business Combination (

Note 4 - Business Combination (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Assets acquired: Accounts receivable $ 7,854 Inventories 6,292 Other current assets 786 Property, plant and equipment 8,638 Intangibles 8,530 Total assets acquired $ 32,100 Liabilities assumed: Accounts payable $ 3,240 Accrued expenses 2,362 Total liabilities assumed 5,602 Net assets acquired 26,498 Purchase price 33,463 Goodwill $ 6,965
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Year Ended September 27, 2014 Net sales $ 469,079 Earnings before income taxes 27,225 Net earnings 18,928

Note 5 - Restructuring Charge32

Note 5 - Restructuring Charges and Acquisition Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Asset Impairment Charges Equipment Relocation Costs Severance and Other Employee Separation Costs Facility Closure Costs Gain on Sale of Property and Equipment Total 2016 Liability as of October 3, 2015 $ - $ - $ 735 $ - $ - $ 735 Restructuring charges (recoveries) 20 186 - 89 (180 ) 115 Cash payments - (155 ) (496 ) (89 ) - (740 ) Non-cash charges (20 ) - - - 180 160 Liability as of October 1, 2016 $ - $ 31 $ 239 $ - $ - $ 270 2015 Liability as of September 27, 2014 $ - $ - $ 1,208 $ - $ - $ 1,208 Restructuring charges (recoveries) 543 79 75 547 (895 ) 349 Cash payments - (79 ) (548 ) (547 ) - (1,174 ) Non-cash charges (543 ) - - - 895 352 Liability as of October 3, 2015 $ - $ - $ 735 $ - $ - $ 735 2014 Restructuring charges $ - $ - $ 1,247 $ - $ - $ 1,247 Cash payments - - (39 ) - - (39 ) Liability as of September 27, 2014 $ - $ - $ 1,208 $ - $ - $ 1,208

Note 6 - Fair Value Measureme33

Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Observable Inputs (Level 2) Year ended October 1, 2016: Current assets: Cash equivalents $ 58,846 $ 58,846 $ - Other assets: Cash surrender value of life insurance policies 7,909 - 7,909 Total $ 66,755 $ 58,846 $ 7,909 Year ended October 3, 2015: Current assets: Cash equivalents $ 32,843 $ 32,843 $ - Other assets: Cash surrender value of life insurance policies 7,194 - 7,194 Total $ 40,037 $ 32,843 $ 7,194

Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Tab

Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Weighted-Average Useful Life (Years) Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Year ended October 1, 2016: Customer relationships 20.0 $ 6,500 $ (693 ) $ 5,807 Developed technology and know-how 20.0 1,800 (192 ) 1,608 Non-competition agreements 4.8 3,577 (1,929 ) 1,648 $ 11,877 $ (2,814 ) $ 9,063 Year ended October 3, 2015: Customer relationships 20.0 $ 6,500 $ (369 ) $ 6,131 Developed technology and know-how 20.0 1,800 (102 ) 1,698 Non-competition agreements 4.8 3,577 (1,186 ) 2,391 $ 11,877 $ (1,657 ) $ 10,220

Note 8 - Long-term Debt (Tables

Note 8 - Long-term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Fiscal year In thousands 2017 $ 65 2018 65 2019 65 2020 41 2021 -

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensa36

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]	Year Ended (In thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Stock options: Compensation expense $ 988 $ 1,007 $ 1,139
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Year Ended Octo ber 1 , 201 6 Octo ber 3 , 201 5 Septem ber 27 , 201 4 Expected term (in years) 5.45 5.72 5.08 Risk-free interest rate 1.30 % 2.18 % 0.38 % Expected volatility 39.00 % 37.99 % 39.57 % Expected dividend yield 0.48 % 0.61 % 0.60 %
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Exercise Price Contractual Term - Aggregate Per Share Weighted Intrinsic (Share amounts in thousands) Options Outstanding Range Weighted Average Average (in years) Value (in thousands) Outstanding at September 28, 2013 918 $5.43 - $20.27 $ 12.65 Granted 136 19.08 - 20.50 19.80 Exercised (183 ) 5.43 - 20.27 10.42 $ 1,789 Outstanding at September 27, 2014 871 6.89 - 20.50 14.23 Granted 134 18.05 - 21.96 19.89 Exercised (27 ) 6.89 - 11.15 9.17 328 Forfeited (55 ) 9.16 - 21.96 15.37 Outstanding at October 3, 2015 923 7.55 - 21.96 15.14 Granted 99 23.95 - 34.49 28.47 Exercised (651 ) 7.55 - 21.96 13.93 8,718 Outstanding at October 1, 2016 371 9.16 - 34.49 20.81 7.98 5,722 Vested and anticipated to vest in future at October 1, 2016 365 20.78 7.96 5,647 Exercisable at October 1, 2016 142 16.41 6.56 2,826
Schedule of RSU Grants and Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]	Year Ended (In thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Restricted stock unit grants: Units 57 62 64 Market value $ 1,516 $ 1,253 $ 1,252 Compensation expense 1,451 1,291 1,522
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	(Unit amounts in thousands) Restricted Stock Units Outstanding Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance, September 28, 2013 221 $ 13.20 Granted 64 19.61 Released (88 ) 12.33 Balance, September 27, 2014 197 15.68 Granted 62 20.33 Forfeited (13 ) 17.52 Released (89 ) 12.86 Balance, October 3, 2015 157 18.96 Granted 57 26.57 Forfeited (2 ) 23.95 Released (67 ) 17.95 Balance, October 1, 2016 145 22.35

Note 10 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 10 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Year Ended (Dollars in thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Provision for income taxes: Current: Federal $ 17,075 $ 10,149 $ 8,196 State 1,434 772 330 18,509 10,921 8,526 Deferred: Federal 396 222 (323 ) State 140 111 364 536 333 41 Income taxes $ 19,045 $ 11,254 $ 8,567 Effective income tax rate 33.8 % 34.1 % 34.0 %
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Year Ended (Dollars in thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Provision for income taxes at federal statutory rate $ 19,701 35.0 % $ 11,537 35.0 % $ 8,823 35.0 % Qualified production activities deduction (1,596 ) (2.8 ) (1,005 ) (3.0 ) (755 ) (3.0 ) Valuation allowance (213 ) (0.4 ) (55 ) (0.2 ) (183 ) (0.7 ) State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 1,093 1.9 612 1.9 577 2.3 Other, net 60 0.1 165 0.4 105 0.4 Provision for income taxes $ 19,045 33.8 % $ 11,254 34.1 % $ 8,567 34.0 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	October 1, October 3, (In thousands) 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Defined benefit plans $ 3,497 $ 3,755 Accrued expenses and asset reserves 2,942 2,596 Stock-based compensation 1,652 2,054 State net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits 354 658 Goodwill, amortizable for tax purposes 277 559 Valuation allowance (280 ) (492 ) Deferred tax assets 8,442 9,130 Deferred tax liabilities: Plant and equipment (12,915 ) (12,285 ) Prepaid insurance and other reserves (999 ) (1,410 ) Deferred tax liabilities (13,914 ) (13,695 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (5,472 ) $ (4,565 )

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Pl38

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Year Ended October 1, October 3, September 27, (In thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 3,463 $ 3,078 $ 2,973 Interest cost 147 130 137 Actuarial loss 324 514 174 Plan settlement 290 - - Distributions (4,224 ) (259 ) (206 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ - $ 3,463 $ 3,078 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 2,201 $ 2,253 $ 2,045 Actual return on plan assets 104 (27 ) 178 Employer contributions 1,919 234 240 Plan settlement (4,003 ) - - Distributions (221 ) (259 ) (210 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ - $ 2,201 $ 2,253 Reconciliation of funded status to net amount recognized: Funded status $ - $ (1,263 ) $ (825 ) Net amount recognized $ - $ (1,263 ) $ (825 ) Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheet: Accrued benefit liability $ - $ (1,263 ) $ (825 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax) - 1,197 782 Net amount recognized $ - $ (66 ) $ (43 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other Unrecognized net loss $ - $ 1,930 $ 1,261 Net amount recognized $ - $ 1,930 $ 1,261 Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations Net loss $ 685 $ 723 $ 165 Amortization of net loss (76 ) (53 ) (43 ) Settlement loss (2,539 ) - - Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) $ (1,930 ) $ 670 $ 122 Year Ended (In thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 7,821 $ 7,480 $ 6,938 Service cost 263 287 219 Interest cost 326 323 315 Actuarial loss 1,039 21 298 Distributions (290 ) (290 ) (290 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 9,159 $ 7,821 $ 7,480 Change in plan assets: Actual employer contributions $ 290 $ 290 $ 290 Actual distributions (290 ) (290 ) (290 ) Plan assets at fair value at end of year $ - $ - $ - Reconciliation of funded status to net amount recognized: Funded status $ (9,159 ) $ (7,821 ) $ (7,480 ) Net amount recognized $ (9,159 ) $ (7,821 ) $ (7,480 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other Unrecognized net loss $ 2,485 $ 1,531 $ 1,627 Net amount recognized $ 2,485 $ 1,531 $ 1,627 Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations Net loss $ 1,039 $ 21 $ 298 Amortization of net loss (85 ) (117 ) (52 ) Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) $ 954 $ (96 ) $ 246
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Year Ended October 1, October 3, September 27, (In thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Interest cost $ 147 $ 130 $ 137 Expected return on plan assets (175 ) (181 ) (165 ) Settlement loss recognized 2,539 - - Amortization of net loss 76 53 43 Net periodic pension cost $ 2,587 $ 2 $ 15 Year Ended (In thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Service cost $ 263 $ 287 $ 219 Interest cost 326 323 315 Amortization of net loss 85 117 52 Net periodic pension cost $ 674 $ 727 $ 586
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	Measurement Date October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Assumptions at year-end: Discount rate 3.75 % 4.25 % 4.25 % Expected long-term rate of return on assets N/A 8.00 % 8.00 % Measurement Date October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Assumptions at year-end: Discount rate 3.75 % 4.25 % 4.25 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 %
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Percentage of Plan Assets at Measurement Date October 3, September 27, 2015 2014 Large-cap equities 37.6 % 36.6 % Mid-cap equities 7.7 % 7.4 % Small-cap equities 8.2 % 8.3 % International equities 8.8 % 8.8 % Fixed income securities 37.3 % 38.0 % Cash and cash equivalents 0.4 % 0.9 %
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Observable Inputs (Level 2) Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Large-cap equities $ 828 $ 828 $ - $ - Mid-cap equities 169 169 - - Small-cap equities 181 181 - - International equities 195 195 - - Fixed income securities 820 820 - - Cash and cash equivalents 8 - 8 - Total $ 2,201 $ 2,193 $ 8 $ -
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Fiscal year(s) In thousands 2017 $ 290 2018 359 2019 321 2020 241 2021 241 2022- 2026 3,403

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share (T

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Year Ended (In thousands, except per share amounts) October 1, 2016 October 3, September 27, 2014 Net earnings $ 37,245 $ 21,710 $ 16,641 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 18,754 18,418 18,257 Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation 301 385 408 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 19,055 18,803 18,665 Net earnings per share: Basic $ 1.99 $ 1.18 $ 0.91 Diluted 1.95 1.15 0.89

Note 14 - Business Segment In40

Note 14 - Business Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	Year Ended October 1, October 3, September 27, (In thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Net sales: United States $ 416,391 $ 444,475 $ 402,675 Foreign 2,156 3,029 6,303 Total $ 418,547 $ 447,504 $ 408,978 Long-lived assets: United States $ 112,130 $ 108,557 $ 114,034 Foreign - - - Total $ 112,130 $ 108,557 $ 114,034
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]	Year Ended October 1, October 3, September 27, (In thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Net sales: Welded wire reinforcement $ 256,801 $ 255,219 $ 255,294 Prestressed concrete strand 161,746 192,285 153,684 Total $ 418,547 $ 447,504 $ 408,978

Note 16 - Other Financial Data

Note 16 - Other Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 Accounts receivable, net: Accounts receivable $ 47,680 $ 47,420 Less allowance for doubtful accounts (291 ) (638 ) Total $ 47,389 $ 46,782 Inventories: Raw materials $ 45,032 $ 38,457 Work in process 2,788 2,968 Finished goods 23,366 24,584 Total $ 71,186 $ 66,009 Other current assets: Prepaid insurance $ 1,805 $ 2,519 Current deferred tax asset - 1,492 Other 1,234 1,298 Total $ 3,039 $ 5,309 Other assets: Cash surrender value of life insurance policies $ 7,909 $ 7,194 Capitalized financing costs, net 170 227 Other 105 97 Total $ 8,184 $ 7,518 Property, plant and equipment, net: Land and land improvements $ 9,619 $ 9,279 Buildings 43,739 43,016 Machinery and equipment 143,789 142,662 Construction in progress 11,318 1,715 208,465 196,672 Less accumulated depreciation (120,272 ) (112,494 ) Total $ 88,193 $ 84,178 Accrued expenses: Salaries, wages and related expenses $ 6,619 $ 5,455 Property taxes 1,328 1,507 Customer rebates 1,296 1,760 Sales allowance reserves 577 - Restructuring liabilities 239 505 Workers' compensation 127 294 Pension plan - 1,263 Income taxes - 2,187 Deferred revenues - 105 Other 838 568 Total $ 11,024 $ 13,644 Other liabilities: Deferred compensation $ 9,071 $ 7,765 Deferred income taxes 5,472 6,057 Other - 376 Total $ 14,543 $ 14,198

Schedule II - Valuation and Q42

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Notes Tables
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]	Year Ended October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Balance, beginning of year $ 638 $ 888 $ 896 Amounts charged to earnings (244 ) 5 79 Write-offs, net of recoveries (103 ) (255 ) (87 ) Balance, end of year $ 291 $ 638 $ 888

Note 2 - Summary of Significa43

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	15 years
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	30 years
Land Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Land Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	15 years
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	5 years
PC Strand Operations [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 20,000	$ 300,000
Depreciation	10,400,000	10,900,000	$ 9,800,000
Asset Impairment Charges	20,000	543,000	0
Interest Costs Capitalized	0	$ 0	$ 0
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0

Note 4 - Business Combination44

Note 4 - Business Combination (Details Textual) - ASW Acquisition [Member] - USD ($)	Aug. 15, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 33,500,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred	$ 480,000
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual		$ 7,300,000

Note 4 - Business Combination -

Note 4 - Business Combination - Purchase Price Allocation Schedule (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Aug. 15, 2014
ASW Acquisition [Member]
Assets acquired:
Accounts receivable			$ 7,854,000
Inventories			6,292,000
Other current assets			786,000
Property, plant and equipment			8,638,000
Intangibles			8,530,000
Total assets acquired			32,100,000
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable			3,240,000
Accrued expenses			2,362,000
Total liabilities assumed			5,602,000
Net assets acquired			26,498,000
Purchase price			33,463,000
Goodwill			$ 6,965,000
Goodwill	$ 6,965,000	$ 6,965,000

Note 4 - Business Combination46

Note 4 - Business Combination - Pro Forma Combined Results of Operations (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)
Net sales	$ 469,079
Earnings before income taxes	27,225
Net earnings	$ 18,928

Note 5 - Restructuring Charge47

Note 5 - Restructuring Charges and Acquisition Costs (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
ASW Acquisition [Member]
Restructuring Reserve, Current	$ 300,000	$ 500,000
Accounts Payable, Current	100,000
Accrued Liabilities, Current	200,000
Restructuring Reserve		700,000
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent		200,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs			$ 600,000
Restructuring Reserve, Current	239,000	505,000
Accounts Payable, Current	42,759,000	32,182,000
Accrued Liabilities, Current	11,024,000	13,644,000
Restructuring Reserve	270,000	735,000	1,208,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs			$ 612,000

Note 5 - Restructuring Charge48

Note 5 - Restructuring Charges and Acquisition Costs - Summaries of the Restructuring Activities and Associated Costs Incurred (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Other Restructuring [Member]
Liability	$ 0	$ 0
Restructuring charges (recoveries)	20,000	543,000	$ 0
Cash payments	0	0	0
Non-cash charges	(20,000)	(543,000)
Liability	0	0	0
Equipment Relocation Costs [Member]
Liability	0	0
Restructuring charges (recoveries)	186,000	79,000	0
Cash payments	(155,000)	(79,000)	0
Non-cash charges	0	0
Liability	31,000	0	0
Employee Severance [Member]
Liability	735,000	1,208,000
Restructuring charges (recoveries)	0	75,000	1,247,000
Cash payments	(496,000)	(548,000)	(39,000)
Non-cash charges	0	0
Liability	239,000	735,000	1,208,000
Facility Closing [Member]
Liability	0	0
Restructuring charges (recoveries)	89,000	547,000	0
Cash payments	(89,000)	(547,000)	0
Non-cash charges	0	0
Liability	0	0	0
Gain on Sale of Property and Equipment [Member]
Liability	0	0
Restructuring charges (recoveries)			0
Restructuring charges (recoveries)	(180,000)	(895,000)
Cash payments	0	0	0
Non-cash charges	180,000	895,000
Liability	0	0	0
Liability	735,000	1,208,000
Restructuring charges (recoveries)	115,000	349,000	1,247,000
Cash payments	(740,000)	(1,174,000)	(39,000)
Non-cash charges	160,000	352,000
Liability	$ 270,000	$ 735,000	$ 1,208,000

Note 6 - Fair Value Measureme49

Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Non Financial [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring	$ 0	$ 0

Note 6 - Fair Value Measureme50

Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value of Financial Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Cash equivalents	$ 58,846	$ 32,843
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
Total	58,846	32,843
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Cash equivalents
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	7,909	7,194
Total	7,909	7,194
Cash equivalents	58,846	32,843
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	7,909	7,194
Total	$ 66,755	$ 40,037

Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Det

Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 1,200,000	$ 1,100,000	$ 438,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	1,100,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	918,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	705,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	537,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	$ 414,000

Note 7 - Intangible Assets - In

Note 7 - Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Customer Relationships [Member]
Weighted-Average Useful Life	20 years	20 years
Gross Value	$ 6,500	$ 6,500
Accumulated Amortization	(693)	(369)
Net Book Value	$ 5,807	$ 6,131
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Weighted-Average Useful Life	20 years	20 years
Gross Value	$ 1,800	$ 1,800
Accumulated Amortization	(192)	(102)
Net Book Value	$ 1,608	$ 1,698
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Weighted-Average Useful Life	4 years 292 days	4 years 292 days
Gross Value	$ 3,577	$ 3,577
Accumulated Amortization	(1,929)	(1,186)
Net Book Value	1,648	2,391
Gross Value	11,877	11,877
Accumulated Amortization	(2,814)	(1,657)
Net Book Value	$ 9,063	$ 10,220

Note 8 - Long-term Debt (Detail

Note 8 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)	Feb. 06, 2012USD ($)
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 1,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.75%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End		0.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.75%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End		1.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				$ 100,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 100,000,000
Long-term Line of Credit	0	$ 0
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 83,500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)	2.00%
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio	1.1
Credit Facility Liquidity Amount	$ 12,500,000
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs	65,000	89,000	$ 102,000
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs	65,000	89,000	$ 102,000
Accumulated Amortization, Debt Issuance Costs	$ 4,500,000	$ 4,500,000

Note 8 - Long-term Debt - Amort

Note 8 - Long-term Debt - Amortized Financing Costs (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
2,017	$ 65
2,018	65
2,019	65
2,020	41
2,021

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensa55

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Feb. 17, 2015
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	$ 344,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 186 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	1 year
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 288 days
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	$ 584,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized				900,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	558,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 9.92	$ 7.10	$ 7

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensa56

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensation - Compensation Expense and Excess Tax Benefits Associated with Stock Options (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock options:
Compensation expense	$ 988	$ 1,007	$ 1,139

Note 9 - Stock Option Valuation

Note 9 - Stock Option Valuation Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Expected term (in years)	5 years 164 days	5 years 262 days	5 years 29 days
Risk-free interest rate	1.30%	2.18%	0.38%
Expected volatility	39.00%	37.99%	39.57%
Expected dividend yield	0.48%	0.61%	0.60%

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensa58

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Minimum [Member]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$ 7.55	$ 6.89	$ 5.43
Granted (in dollars per share)	23.95	18.05	19.08
Exercised (in dollars per share)	7.55	6.89	5.43
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share)	9.16	7.55	6.89
Forfeited (in dollars per share)		9.16
Maximum [Member]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share)	21.96	20.50	20.27
Granted (in dollars per share)	34.49	21.96	20.50
Exercised (in dollars per share)	21.96	11.15	20.27
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share)	34.49	21.96	20.50
Forfeited (in dollars per share)		21.96
Weighted Average [Member]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share)	15.14	14.23	12.65
Granted (in dollars per share)	28.47	19.89	19.80
Exercised (in dollars per share)	13.93	9.17	10.42
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share)	20.81	15.14	$ 14.23
Forfeited (in dollars per share)		$ 15.37
Vested and anticipated to vest in future (in dollars per share)	20.78
Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 16.41
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)	923	871	918
Granted (in shares)	99	134	136
Exercised (in shares)	(651)	(27)	(183)
Exercised	$ 8,718	$ 328	$ 1,789
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	371	923	871
Forfeited (in shares)		(55)
Outstanding, end of period	7 years 357 days
Outstanding, end of period	$ 5,722
Vested and anticipated to vest in future (in shares)	365
Vested and anticipated to vest in future	7 years 350 days
Vested and anticipated to vest in future	$ 5,647
Exercisable (in shares)	142
Exercisable	6 years 204 days
Exercisable	$ 2,826

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensa59

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensation - RSU Grants and Compensation Expense (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Units (in shares)	57	62	64
Market value	$ 1,516	$ 1,253	$ 1,252
Compensation expense	$ 1,451	$ 1,291	$ 1,522

Note 9 - Stock-Based Compensa60

Note 9 - Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Balance, beginning of period (in shares)	157	197	221
Balance, beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$ 18.96	$ 15.68	$ 13.20
Granted (in shares)	57	62	64
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 26.57	$ 20.33	$ 19.61
Released (in shares)	(67)	(89)	(88)
Released (in dollars per share)	$ 17.95	$ 12.86	$ 12.33
Balance, end of period (in shares)	145	157	197
Balance, end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 22.35	$ 18.96	$ 15.68
Forfeited (in shares)	(2)	(13)
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 23.95	$ 17.52

Note 10 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 10 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Date 1	2,017
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date 1	2,018
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Date 1	2,031
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date 1	2,020
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards		$ 87,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent		5,472,000	$ 6,057,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current			1,500,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards		7,500,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance		280,000	492,000
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount		(212,000)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Note 10 - Income Taxes - Contin

Note 10 - Income Taxes - Continuing Operations Income Tax Provision (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Federal	$ 17,075	$ 10,149	$ 8,196
State	1,434	772	330
Total current	18,509	10,921	8,526
Federal	396	222	(323)
State	140	111	364
Total deferred	536	333	41
Income taxes	$ 19,045	$ 11,254	$ 8,567
Effective income tax rate	33.80%	34.10%	34.00%

Note 10 - Income Taxes - Income

Note 10 - Income Taxes - Income Tax Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Provision for income taxes at federal statutory rate	$ 19,701	$ 11,537	$ 8,823
Provision for income taxes at federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Qualified production activities deduction	$ (1,596)	$ (1,005)	$ (755)
Qualified production activities deduction	(2.80%)	(3.00%)	(3.00%)
Valuation allowance	$ (213)	$ (55)	$ (183)
Valuation allowance	(0.40%)	(0.20%)	(0.70%)
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	$ 1,093	$ 612	$ 577
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	1.90%	1.90%	2.30%
Other, net	$ 60	$ 165	$ 105
Other, net	0.10%	0.40%	0.40%
Provision for income taxes	$ 19,045	$ 11,254	$ 8,567
Provision for income taxes	33.80%	34.10%	34.00%

Note 10 - Income Taxes - Deferr

Note 10 - Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Asset and Liability Components (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Defined benefit plans	$ 3,497,000	$ 3,755,000
Accrued expenses and asset reserves	2,942,000	2,596,000
Stock-based compensation	1,652,000	2,054,000
State net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits	354,000	658,000
Goodwill, amortizable for tax purposes	277,000	559,000
Valuation allowance	(280,000)	(492,000)
Deferred tax assets	8,442,000	9,130,000
Plant and equipment	(12,915,000)	(12,285,000)
Prepaid insurance and other reserves	(999,000)	(1,410,000)
Deferred tax liabilities	(13,914,000)	(13,695,000)
Net deferred tax liability	$ (5,472,000)	$ (4,565,000)

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Pl65

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 01, 2016
Delaware Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$ 1,900,000	$ 234,000	$ 240,000
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Employment Term	30 years
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | SERPs Supported by Life Insurance Policies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	$ 25,000	25,000	25,000
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$ 290,000	290,000	290,000
Supplemental Retirement Benefit Period	15 years
Defined Benefit Plan Percent of Highest Average Salary Base	50.00%
Defined Benefit Plan Number of Years in Average Annual Base Salary	5 years
Defined Benefit Plan Number of Years Preceding Retirement for Average Annual Base Salary Calculation	10 years
Defined Benefit Plan Retirement Age	65
Postemployment Benefits, Period Expense	$ 26,000	23,000	16,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	$ 290,000	290,000	290,000
Reduced SERP [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Employment Term	10 years
Reduced SERP [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Retirement Age	65
Defined Benefit Plan, Reduction for Each Month	0.00278%			0.00278%
Retirement Savings Plan [Member] | First 1% of Defined Contribution Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match				100.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay				1.00%
Retirement Savings Plan [Member] | Second 5% of Defined Contribution Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match				50.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay				5.00%
Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	60.00%
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	40.00%
VEBA [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 5,400,000	6,300,000	4,600,000
Healthcare Coverage Claims in Excess of	175,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)	174,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent				75.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000	$ 900,000

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Pl66

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plans - Projected Benefit Obligation Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Pension Plan [Member] | Change in Benefit Obligation [Member]
Distributions	$ (4,224,000)	$ (259,000)	$ (206,000)
Pension Plan [Member] | Change in Plan Assets [Member]
Distributions	(221,000)	(259,000)	(210,000)
Pension Plan [Member]
Benefit obligation	3,463,000	3,078,000	2,973,000
Interest cost	147,000	130,000	137,000
Actuarial loss	324,000	514,000	174,000
Plan settlement	290,000
Benefit obligation		3,463,000	3,078,000
Fair value of plan assets	2,201,000	2,253,000	2,045,000
Actual return on plan assets	104,000	(27,000)	178,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	1,919,000	234,000	240,000
Plan settlement	(4,003,000)
Fair value of plan assets		2,201,000	2,253,000
Funded status		(1,263,000)	(825,000)
Accrued benefit liability		(1,263,000)	(825,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax)		1,197,000	782,000
Net amount recognized		(66,000)	(43,000)
Unrecognized net loss		1,930,000	1,261,000
Net amount recognized		1,930,000	1,261,000
Net loss	685,000	723,000	165,000
Amortization of net loss	(76,000)	(53,000)	(43,000)
Settlement loss	(2,539,000)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,930,000)	670,000	122,000
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Benefit obligation	7,821,000	7,480,000	6,938,000
Interest cost	326,000	323,000	315,000
Actuarial loss	1,039,000	21,000	298,000
Distributions	(290,000)	(290,000)	(290,000)
Benefit obligation	9,159,000	7,821,000	7,480,000
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	290,000	290,000	290,000
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	0
Funded status	(9,159,000)	(7,821,000)	(7,480,000)
Unrecognized net loss	2,485,000	1,531,000	1,627,000
Net amount recognized	2,485,000	1,531,000	1,627,000
Service cost	263,000	287,000	219,000
Net loss	1,039,000	21,000	298,000
Amortization of net loss	(85,000)	(117,000)	(52,000)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	954,000	$ (96,000)	$ 246,000
Net loss	$ 1,197,000

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Pl67

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Pension Costs and Related Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Pension Plan [Member]
Interest cost	$ 147	$ 130	$ 137
Expected return on plan assets	(175)	(181)	(165)
Settlement loss recognized	2,539
Amortization of net loss	76	53	43
Net periodic pension cost	2,587	2	15
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Interest cost	326	323	315
Amortization of net loss	85	117	52
Net periodic pension cost	674	727	586
Service cost	263	287	219
Settlement loss recognized	$ 2,539

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Pl68

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plans - Plan Valuation Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 01, 2016
Pension Plan [Member]
Discount rate	4.25%	4.25%	3.75%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets	8.00%	8.00%
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Discount rate	4.25%	4.25%	3.75%
Rate of increase in compensation levels	3.00%	3.00%	3.00%

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Pl69

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plans - Plan Asset Mix (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Large Cap Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	37.60%
Percentage of Plan Assets	36.60%
Mid Cap Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	7.70%
Percentage of Plan Assets	7.40%
Small Cap Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	8.20%
Percentage of Plan Assets	8.30%
International Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	8.80%
Percentage of Plan Assets	8.80%
Fixed Income Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	37.30%
Percentage of Plan Assets	38.00%
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	0.40%
Percentage of Plan Assets	0.90%

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Pl70

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plans - Plan Assets Fair Value (Details) - Delaware Plan [Member] $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)
Large Cap Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Plan assets	$ 828
Large Cap Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Plan assets
Large Cap Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Plan assets
Large Cap Equities [Member]
Plan assets	828
Mid Cap Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Plan assets	169
Mid Cap Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Plan assets
Mid Cap Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Plan assets
Mid Cap Equities [Member]
Plan assets	169
Small Cap Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Plan assets	181
Small Cap Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Plan assets
Small Cap Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Plan assets
Small Cap Equities [Member]
Plan assets	181
International Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Plan assets	195
International Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Plan assets
International Equities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Plan assets
International Equities [Member]
Plan assets	195
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Plan assets	820
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Plan assets
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Plan assets
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Plan assets	820
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Plan assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Plan assets	8
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Plan assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Plan assets	8
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Plan assets	2,193
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Plan assets	8
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Plan assets
Plan assets	$ 2,201

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Pl71

Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plans - Projected Benefit Payments (Details) - Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member] $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
2,017	$ 290
2,018	359
2,019	321
2,020	241
2,021	241
2022 - 2026	$ 3,403

Note 12 - Commitments and Con72

Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)
Cost of Sales [Member]
Insurance Recoveries		$ 244,000	$ 3,900,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Insurance Recoveries		69,000	147,000
Other Expense [Member]
CustomerDisputes		700,000
Purchase Commitment [Member]
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	$ 11,600,000
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Severance Agreement [Member]
Guarantee Obligations Term	2 years
Ratio of Severance Benefits to Base Compensation	1.5
Severance Benefits Continuation of Health and Welfare Benefits Term	1 year 180 days
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Severance Agreement Renewal [Member]
Guarantee Obligations Term	1 year
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Change in Control Agreement [Member]
Ratio of Severance Benefits to Base Compensation	2
Severance Benefits Continuation of Health and Welfare Benefits Term	2 years
Guarantor Obligations Triggering Event Term from Change in Control to Termination	2 years
Ratio of Severance Benefits to the Average Bonus for the Prior Three Years	2
Key Members of Management [Member] | Change in Control Agreement [Member]
Ratio of Severance Benefits to Base Compensation	1
Severance Benefits Continuation of Health and Welfare Benefits Term	1 year
Guarantor Obligations Triggering Event Term from Change in Control to Termination	2 years
Ratio of Severance Benefits to the Average Bonus for the Prior Three Years	1
Change in Control Agreement [Member]
Guarantee Obligations Term	2 years
Change in Control Agreement Renewal [Member]
Guarantee Obligations Term	1 year
Insurance Recoveries		2,000,000	6,700,000
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 1,800,000	$ 1,800,000	$ 1,200,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	1,400,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	742,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	260,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	50,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	0
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	$ 26,800,000
Non-cancelable Purchase Commitment Term	100 days

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share (D

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	51,000	144,000	120,000

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share -

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Net earnings	$ 37,245	$ 21,710	$ 16,641
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	18,754	18,418	18,257
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation (in shares)	301	385	408
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	19,055	18,803	18,665
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.99	$ 1.18	$ 0.91
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.95	$ 1.15	$ 0.89

Note 14 - Business Segment In75

Note 14 - Business Segment Information (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Number of Reportable Segments	1

Note 14 - Business Segment In76

Note 14 - Business Segment Information - Net Sales And Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
UNITED STATES
Revenue	$ 416,391	$ 444,475	$ 402,675
Long-term Assets	112,130	108,557	114,034
Foreign [Member]
Revenue	2,156	3,029	6,303
Long-term Assets
Revenue	418,547	447,504	408,978
Long-term Assets	$ 112,130	$ 108,557	$ 114,034

Note 14 - Business Segment In77

Note 14 - Business Segment Information - Net Sales By Product Line (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Welded Wire Reinforcement [Member]
Revenue	$ 256,801	$ 255,219	$ 255,294
PC Strand [Member]
Revenue	161,746	192,285	153,684
Revenue	$ 418,547	$ 447,504	$ 408,978

Note 15 - Related Party Trans78

Note 15 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Revenue from Related Parties	$ 420,000	$ 361,000	$ 459,000

Note 16 - Other Financial Dat79

Note 16 - Other Financial Data - Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Accounts receivable, net:
Accounts receivable	$ 47,680	$ 47,420
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	(291)	(638)
Total	47,389	46,782
Inventories:
Raw materials	45,032	38,457
Work in process	2,788	2,968
Finished goods	23,366	24,584
Total	71,186	66,009
Other current assets:
Prepaid insurance	1,805	2,519
Current deferred tax asset		1,492
Other	1,234	1,298
Total	3,039	5,309
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	7,909	7,194
Capitalized financing costs, net	170	227
Other	105	97
Total	8,184	7,518
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Land and land improvements	9,619	9,279
Buildings	43,739	43,016
Machinery and equipment	143,789	142,662
Construction in progress	11,318	1,715
Property, plant and equipment, gross	208,465	196,672
Less accumulated depreciation	(120,272)	(112,494)
Total	88,193	84,178
Accrued expenses:
Salaries, wages and related expenses	6,619	5,455
Property taxes	1,328	1,507
Customer rebates	1,296	1,760
Sales allowance reserves	577
Restructuring Reserve, Current	239	505
Workers' compensation	127	294
Pension plan		1,263
Income taxes		2,187
Deferred revenues		105
Other	838	568
Total	11,024	13,644
Other liabilities:
Deferred compensation	9,071	7,765
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent	5,472	6,057
Other		376
Total	$ 14,543	$ 14,198

Note 17 - Rights Agreement (Det

Note 17 - Rights Agreement (Details Textual)	May 17, 1999	Apr. 26, 1999shares	Oct. 01, 2016$ / shares
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights			$ 46
Dividend Distribution of Rights | shares		1
Rights Assigned to Common Stock Issued	1
Ownership Percentage to Trigger Rights Exercisable			20.00%
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights			$ 0.005
Portion of Company Sold Triggers Exercisability of Rights			50.00%

Note 19 - Share Repurchases (De

Note 19 - Share Repurchases (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Nov. 18, 2008
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount				$ 25
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 24.8
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	0	0	0

Schedule II - Valuation and Q82

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Balance, beginning of year	$ 638	$ 888	$ 896
Amounts charged to earnings	(244)	5	79
Write-offs, net of recoveries	(103)	(255)	(87)
Balance, end of year	$ 291	$ 638	$ 888