Tufco (TFCO) 10-K 31 Dec 13 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 13, 2013	Mar. 29, 2013
Document - Document and Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'TUFCO TECHNOLOGIES INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000895329	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--09-30	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$8,554,760
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	4,308,947	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash	$8,422	$8,320
Accounts receivable—net	11,095,701	16,456,478
Inventories—net	14,872,765	17,450,360
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	287,676	116,257
Income taxes receivable	64,871	23,359
Deferred income taxes	606,354	411,658
Total current assets	26,935,789	34,466,432
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT—Net	14,789,714	15,847,460
GOODWILL	0	7,211,575
OTHER ASSETS—Net	138,603	130,422
TOTAL	41,864,106	57,655,889
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Revolving line of credit	1,166,519	7,279,718
Current portion of note payable	290,504	274,309
Accounts payable	5,094,139	10,618,255
Accrued payroll, vacation, and payroll taxes	754,674	614,740
Other current liabilities	779,622	670,778
Total current liabilities	8,085,458	19,457,800
LONG-TERM PORTION OF NOTE PAYABLE	203,136	493,641
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	1,782,402	1,988,620
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:	'	'
Preferred stock, $.01 par value—1,000,000 shares authorized and unissued	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	25,665,917	25,607,867
Retained earnings	8,237,563	12,218,331
Treasury stock—399,794 common shares at cost	-2,157,457	-2,157,457
Total stockholders’ equity	31,793,110	35,715,828
TOTAL	41,864,106	57,655,889
Nonvoting Common Stock	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:	'	'
Common stock, value	'	'
Common Stock	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:	'	'
Common stock, value	$47,087	$47,087

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	'	'
Treasury stock, shares	399,794	399,794
Common Stock	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	9,000,000	9,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	4,708,741	4,708,741
Nonvoting Common Stock	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement - Consolidated Statements of Operations [Line Items]	'	'
NET SALES	$99,287,639	$107,041,856
COST OF SALES	89,976,253	101,237,511
GROSS PROFIT	9,311,386	5,804,345
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'
Selling, general, and administrative	6,188,307	5,689,789
Goodwill impairment	7,211,575	'
Gain on asset sales	-15,897	-65,646
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME	-4,072,599	180,202
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME:	'	'
Interest expense	-173,123	-272,457
Interest income and other income	9,524	8,397
Total	-163,599	-264,060
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	-4,236,198	-83,858
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	-255,430	-31,278
NET LOSS	($3,980,768)	($52,580)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:	'	'
Basic	($0.92)	($0.01)
Diluted	($0.92)	($0.01)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:	'	'
Basic	4,308,947	4,308,947
Diluted	4,308,947	4,308,947

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock Voting, Shares	Common Stock Voting, Amount	Nonvoting Common Stock	Preferred Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock
	USD ($)		USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)
Beginning Balance at Sep. 30, 2011	$35,709,780	'	$47,087	'	'	$25,549,239	$12,270,911	($2,157,457)
Beginning Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2011	'	4,708,741	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	58,628	'	'	'	'	58,628	'	'
Net loss	-52,580	'	'	'	'	'	-52,580	'
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	35,715,828	'	47,087	'	'	25,607,867	12,218,331	-2,157,457
Ending Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2012	'	4,708,741	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	58,050	'	'	'	'	58,050	'	'
Net loss	-3,980,768	'	'	'	'	'	-3,980,768	'
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$31,793,110	'	$47,087	'	'	$25,665,917	$8,237,563	($2,157,457)
Ending Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2013	'	4,708,741	'	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net loss	($3,980,768)	($52,580)
Noncash items in net loss:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	2,837,329	2,934,003
Deferred income taxes	-400,914	-4,787
Goodwill impairment	7,211,575	'
Gain on sale of assets	-15,897	-65,646
Stock-based compensation expense	58,050	58,628
Changes in operating working capital:	'	'
Accounts receivable	5,360,777	-1,093,768
Inventories	2,577,595	-3,249,784
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-179,600	720,368
Accounts payable	-5,508,237	1,534,055
Accrued and other current liabilities	248,778	262,013
Income taxes receivable	-41,512	-23,359
Income taxes payable	'	-17,858
Net cash provided by operating activities	8,167,176	1,001,285
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Additions to property, plant, and equipment	-1,800,459	-1,755,233
Proceeds from disposals of assets	20,894	182,400
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,779,565	-1,572,833
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net (repayments) borrowings of revolving debt	-6,113,199	830,585
Principal payments on note payable	-274,310	-259,017
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-6,387,509	571,568
NET INCREASE IN CASH	102	20
CASH:	'	'
Beginning of year	8,320	8,300
End of year	8,422	8,320
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Accounts payable incurred for the purchase of equipment	100,099	115,978
Cash payments for:	'	'
Interest	176,612	271,406
Income Taxes	$187,040	$15,008

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies	'
	1.              SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Consolidated Financial Statements—Consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tufco Technologies, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Tufco LLC, and Tufco LP and its wholly owned subsidiary Hamco Manufacturing and Distributing LLC (the “Company”). Significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. The Company provides integrated manufacturing services including wide web flexographic printing, wet wipe converting, hot melt adhesive laminating, folding, integrated downstream packaging and on-site quality microbiological process management and manufactures and distributes business imaging paper products.
	Financial Statement Preparation—Financial statement preparation requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the period. Actual amounts could differ from the amounts estimated. Differences from those estimates are recognized in the period they become known.
	Accounts Receivable —Management estimates allowances for collectability related to its accounts receivable balances. These allowances are based on the customer relationships, the aging and turns of accounts receivable, credit worthiness of customers, credit concentrations and payment history. Management’s estimates include providing for 100 percent of specific customer balances when it is deemed probable that the balance is uncollectable. Management estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts by analyzing accounts receivable balances by age, applying historical trend rates to the most recent 12 months’ sales, less actual write-offs to date. Although management monitors collections and credit worthiness, the inability of a particular customer to pay its debts could impact collectability of receivables and could have an impact on future revenues if the customer is unable to arrange other financing. Management does not believe these conditions are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the collectability of its receivables or future revenues. Recoveries of accounts receivables previously written off are recorded when received. Credit terms to customers in the Contract Manufacturing segment are generally net 30 days. Credit terms to customers in the Business Imaging segment are generally discounted net 30 day terms.
	Inventories—Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method of inventory valuation. The Company estimates reserves for inventory obsolescence and shrinkage based on its judgment of future realization.
	Property, Plant, and Equipment—Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: 20 to 40 years for buildings, 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, 3 to 5 years for computer equipment and software, 5 to 7 years for furniture and fixtures, and the shorter of the estimated useful life or the lease term for leasehold improvements.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets—Impairment of long-lived assets is reviewed in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360-10. The Company evaluates the recoverability of the recorded amount of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the recorded amount of an asset group may not be fully recoverable. An impairment is assessed when the undiscounted expected future cash flows derived from an asset group are less than its carrying amount. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the recorded amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the recorded amount or fair value less cost to sell. The Company determines fair value using discounted future cash flow analysis or other accepted valuation techniques.
	Goodwill—The Company tests goodwill annually at the reporting unit level for impairment as of July 1. The operating segments herein also represent the Company’s reporting units for goodwill purposes. The Company historically used a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate reporting unit fair values and also considered multiples of relevant companies. The Company continues to follow the guidance of ACS 820 for fair value measurement hierarchy, the objective of which is to estimate the price at which an orderly transaction to sell the asset or to transfer the liability would take place between market participants. Accordingly, the Company used the selling price in the December 20, 2013 Merger Agreement as disclosed in Note 12 to estimate fair value for its goodwill impairment analysis for the fiscal year ended 2013.
	The selling price in the Merger Agreement was used to estimate that fair value is less than the carrying value of the reporting units on an aggregate and relative basis.  The Merger Agreement selling price indicated that an impairment has occurred.  Despite improved profitability, the price in the Merger Agreement could be attributed to various factors such as historical results, industry conditions, product mix or customer concentrations.
	The Company has proceeded to Step 2 of the impairment test to estimate the impairment loss. The measurement of the impairment loss is currently an estimate and has not been finalized because the Merger Agreement sales process is ongoing and the valuation of unrecognized intangible assets to help determine the implied fair value of goodwill is in process. Adjustments to this estimate of the impairment loss could result in future periods when the Step 2 measurement is finalized.  Based on the implied fair value of the business from the Merger Agreement and the fair value hierarchy compared to carrying value, the Company’s best estimate is a full impairment at September 30, 2013.
	Goodwill by reporting unit is:
		Contract								Business									Total
		Manufacturing								Imaging
		Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment			Net			Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment			Net			Goodwill			Accumulated Impairment			Net
							Goodwill								Goodwill									Goodwill
	Goodwill-September30,2011	$	4,281,759	$	—		$	4,281,759		$	7,925,269	$	(4,995,453	)	$	2,929,816		$		12,207,028	$	(4,995,453	)	$	7,211,575
	ImpairmentLoss		—		—			—			—		—			—				—		—			—
	Goodwill-September30,2012		4,281,759		—			4,281,759			7,925,269		(4,995,453	)		2,929,816				12,207,028		(4,995,453	)		7,211,575
	ImpairmentLoss		—		(4,281,759	)		(4,281,759	)		—		(2,929,816	)		(2,929,816	)			—		(7,211,575	)		(7,211,575	)
	Goodwill-September30,2013	$	4,281,759	$	(4,281,759	)	$	—		$	7,925,269	$	(7,925,269	)	$	—		$		12,207,028	$	(12,207,028	)	$	—
	Income Taxes—Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in the consolidated financial statements and consist of taxes currently due, if any, plus deferred taxes related primarily to differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for financial and income tax reporting. Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences that will either be deductible or taxable when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets will include recognition of operating losses that are available to offset future taxable income and tax credits that are available to offset future income taxes. When applicable, valuation allowances are recognized to limit recognition of deferred tax assets where appropriate. Such allowances may be reversed when circumstances provide evidence that the deferred tax assets will more likely than not be realized.
	The Company has not recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2013 based on its evaluation of the available evidence, which includes consideration of reversal patterns for long-term deferred tax liabilities and the expected taxable income generated in future periods. The assessment of a valuation allowance is an estimate and changes in future taxable income or loss can result in change in the assessment of a valuation allowance. In addition, if net operating loss carryforwards will not reverse and be realized over the same long-term period as the difference primarily for depreciation on property and equipment, a change in the assessment of a valuation allowance could occur.
	The Company recognizes in its financial statements, the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. When and if applicable, potential interest and penalty costs are accrued as incurred, with expense being recognized as income tax expense in the statement of operations. No expense for interest and penalties was recognized for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
	Revenues —The Company only has one type of revenue recognition activity which recognizes revenue when title and risk of loss transfers to the customer and there is evidence of an agreement and collectibility of consideration to be received is reasonably assured, all of which generally occur at the time of shipment. Sales are recorded net of sales returns and allowances. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are recorded as revenue and costs incurred for shipping and handling are recorded in cost of sales. Amounts related to raw materials provided by customers are excluded from net sales and cost of sales.
	Stock-Based Compensation—The Company has an incentive stock plan under which the Board of Directors may grant non-qualified stock options to employees. Additionally, the Company has a Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors, under which options are available for grant.
	The options have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant. Employee options vest ratably over a three-year period and non-employee director options vest immediately. Options issued under these plans generally expire ten years from the date of grant.
	Earnings Per Share—Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share includes common equivalent shares from dilutive stock options outstanding during the year. There was no effect in fiscal 2013 or fiscal 2012. During fiscal 2013 and 2012, options to purchase 171,650 shares, and 227,725 shares, respectively, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share computation, as the effects of such options would have been “anti-dilutive”.
	Financial Instruments—Financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, payables, debt, and letters of credit. Their carrying values are estimated to approximate their fair values unless otherwise indicated due to their short maturities, variable interest rates and comparable borrowing costs for equipment loans.
	Recently Issued Accounting Standards— The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) has issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). Per this ASU, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013.  The Company does not believe the adoption of ASU 2013-11 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounts Receivable	'
	2.               ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
	Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $387,000 and $267,000 at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Amounts due from two multinational consumer products customers of the Contract Manufacturing segment represent 53% and 56% of total accounts receivable at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventories	'
	3.              INVENTORIES
	Inventories at September 30, 2013 and 2012, consist of the following:
		2013		2012
	Raw materials	$	11,015,680	$	11,857,627
	Finished goods		3,857,085		5,592,733
	Total inventories	$	14,872,765	$	17,450,360
	Finished goods inventories are stated net of allowance for inventory obsolescence and shrinkage of $474,000 and $309,000 at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant, and Equipment	'
	4.              PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
	Property, plant, and equipment at September 30, 2013 and 2012, consist of the following:
		2013		2012
	Land and land improvements	$	660,324	$	660,324
	Buildings		10,174,612		10,160,396
	Leasehold improvements		771,476		771,476
	Machinery and equipment		33,089,057		32,194,623
	Computer equipment and software		5,706,917		5,725,120
	Furniture and fixtures		567,748		567,823
	Vehicles		29,453		29,453
			50,999,587		50,109,215
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		37,661,944		35,082,497
	Net depreciated value		13,337,643		15,026,718
	Construction in progress		1,452,071		820,742
	Property, plant, and equipment—net	$	14,789,714	$	15,847,460

Revolving_Line_of_Credit_and_N

Revolving Line of Credit and Note Payable	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Revolving Line of Credit and Note Payable	'
	5.               REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT AND NOTE PAYABLE
	The Company amended its credit agreement effective December 20, 2013 to extend its maturity date to December 31, 2014 and modified the required level of after tax net income under its financial covenant in fiscal year 2014. However, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to extend or refinance its credit facility upon expiration or maintain such a specified minimum level of after tax net income in such year. The credit agreement also includes a minimum tangible net worth covenant. The amount available for borrowing under the revolving line of credit facility is $10.5 million subject to borrowing base limitations based on percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventory as defined in the agreement. The Company’s revolving line of credit is classified as a current liability on the accompanying balance sheets because provisions in the credit agreement include deposit account requirements and a material adverse effect covenant which is subjective in nature.
	Borrowings under the credit facility in place during the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 bore interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 2.50%. LIBOR was 0.18% and 0.23% at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company is required to pay a non-usage fee of .50% per annum on the unused portion of the facility. Borrowings under the Company’s revolving line of credit facility were $1,166,519 and $7,279,718 at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	On April 3, 2012, the Company entered into a Commercial Security Agreement in favor of the lender to secure obligations under the First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The Commercial Security Agreement grants to the lender a security interest in all of the accounts and inventory of Tufco, L.P., a subsidiary of the Company, as collateral for outstanding borrowings.
	As of September 30, 2013, the Company had approximately $9.3 million available under the $10.5 million revolving line of credit facility.
	Tufco LP is the borrower under the credit agreement. Tufco LLC is an affiliated guarantor and is 100% owned by the parent company, Tufco Technologies, Inc., which is also a guarantor. Under the credit agreement, Hamco Manufacturing and Distributing LLC, a subsidiary of Tufco LP, is also a guarantor. All guarantees are full and unconditional, as well as joint and several. The underlying borrowings are not registered securities.
	In June, 2010, the Company entered into a long-term note for the purchase of a 8-color press for $1.3 million. The note which has a five-year term, bears interest at a rate of 5.75% per annum with payments, including principal and interest, of approximately $26,000 per month. The note is collateralized by the press with a net book value of $472,500 as of September 30, 2013.
	Future principal payments under the five-year note at September 30, 2013, are as follows:
	2014	$	290,504
	2015		203,136
	Total	$	493,640

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Taxes	'
	6.              INCOME TAXES
	The tax effects of significant items composing the Company’s net deferred tax liability as of September 30, 2013 and 2012, are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Valuation allowances for accounts receivable and inventories—not currently deductible	$	338,694		$	232,534
	Inventory costs capitalized for tax purposes		31,675			17,099
	Vacation and severance accruals—not currently deductible		30,944			85,084
	Other accruals—not currently deductible		206,670			79,223
	Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards		167,588			1,328,776
	Stock compensation		210,655			189,002
	Total gross deferred tax assets		986,226			1,931,718
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Basis difference on property and equipment		2,162,274			2,415,859
	Basis difference on goodwill		0			1,092,821
	Total gross deferred tax liabilities		2,162,274			3,508,680
	Net deferred tax liability	$	1,176,048		$	1,576,962
	Net deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2013 and 2012, as follows:
		2013			2012
	Current deferred tax assets	$	606,354		$	411,658
	Noncurrent deferred tax liability		1,782,402			1,988,620
	Net deferred tax liability	$	1,176,048		$	1,576,962
	As of September 30, 2013, the Company had no federal or state net operating loss carryforwards, for income tax purposes. The Company has federal and state tax credit carryforwards of approximately $168,000 as of September 30, 2013. During 2013, the Company utilized net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $3,001,000 for federal and $1,990,000 for state. During 2012, the Company utilized a total of $600,000 of federal and state net operating loss carryforwards.
	The components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Current tax expense (benefit):
	Federal	$	120,560		$	(41,116	)
	State		24,924			14,625
	Total		145,484			(26,491	)
	Deferred tax expense (benefit):
	Federal		(169,706	)		(1,114	)
	State		(231,208	)		(3,673	)
	Total		(400,914	)		(4,787	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	$	(255,430	)	$	(31,278	)
	Income tax expense (benefit) varies from the amount determined by applying the applicable statutory income tax rates to pretax income as follows:
		2013			2012
	Federal income taxes computed at statutory rates	$	(1,440,307	)	$	(28,512	)
	State income taxes—net of federal tax benefit		(145,040	)		7,228
	Goodwill impairment		1,455,798			—
	Other permanent differences		(28,079	)		13,165
	Tax credits		(66,000	)		(4,293	)
	Change in prior year estimates		(64,415	)		(20,564	)
	Other		32,613			1,698
	Income tax expense (benefit)	$	(255,430	)	$	(31,278	)
	At September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company had no material unrecognized tax benefits. The Company files tax returns in all appropriate jurisdictions, which include a federal tax return and all required state jurisdictions. Open tax years for federal and state jurisdictions are fiscal years 2010 through 2012 and years 2009 through 2012, respectively. The 2013 tax returns have not yet been filed.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	7.               COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Leases—The Company leases facilities in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from a partnership composed of certain current and former stockholders. In November 2006, the Company entered into a lease with the partnership which expired in March 2013, which was classified as an operating lease and required monthly rental payments of $17,070 which increased 1.65% every twelve months. On the expiration date there was an option for an additional five-year term to be negotiated. On November 28, 2012, the Company renewed the lease for a one year term effective April 1, 2013 with three consecutive one year renewal options. Rental expense was reduced to $12,825 per month. If the Company exercises its renewal options, rental expense will increase 2.5% for each renewal period. Rental expense under the related party lease totaled $188,103 for fiscal 2013 and $220,502 for fiscal 2012.
	The Company also leases other facilities and equipment under operating leases. Office and warehouse leases expire on varying dates over the next ten years.
	Future minimum rental commitments under operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year at September 30, 2013, are as follows:
	2014	$	798,229
	2015		685,848
	2016		542,683
	2017		452,488
	Thereafter		897,344
	Total	$	3,376,592
	Rental expense for all operating leases totaled $1,209,990 and $1,084,736 for the years ended September 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Litigation—The Company is subject to lawsuits, investigations, and potential claims arising out of the ordinary conduct of its business. The Company is not currently involved in any material litigation.

Profit_Sharing_Savings_and_Inv

Profit Sharing Savings and Investment Plan	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Profit Sharing Savings and Investment Plan	'
	8.              PROFIT SHARING SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT PLAN
	The Company has a defined contribution 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees. The Company may make annual contributions at the discretion of the board of directors. In addition, the Company may match certain amounts of an employee’s contribution. Subsequent to the fiscal 2012 year-end, the Company has resumed certain matching contributions to the plan. Expenses relating to the defined contribution 401(k) plan totaled $69,949 and zero for fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stockholders' Equity	'
	9.               STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Non-voting Common Stock and Preferred Stock—At September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company has authorized and unissued 2,000,000 shares of $.01 par value non-voting common stock and 1,000,000 shares of $.01 par value preferred stock.
	Stock Compensation Arrangements—The 2013 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, the (“2013 Plan”) reserves 300,000 shares of common stock for grants to selected employees through April 1, 2023, and provides that the price and exercise period be determined by the board of directors which should be at least equal to fair value at the date of grant. Options vest primarily over three years and expire 10 years from date of grant. During fiscal 2013 and 2012, options to purchase zero shares, and 52,000 shares, respectively, of voting common stock were granted.
	The amended 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (“2004 Plan”) for non-employee members of the board of directors reserves 200,000 shares of common stock for grants through April 1, 2023 and provides that the exercise price be at least equal to fair value at the date of grant. Options are exercisable immediately and for a period of 10 years. During fiscal years 2013 and 2012, options to purchase 15,000 shares of voting common stock were granted under the 2004 Plan each year.
	The Company estimates fair value on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The Company uses historical data regarding stock option exercise behaviors to estimate the expected term of options granted based on the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Compensation expense is recognized only on awards expected to vest. Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected dividend yield of zero is based on the Company’s historical dividend payments and anticipated future payments. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect on the grant date for the length of time corresponding to the expected term of the option.
	For the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the total stock compensation expense recognized by the Company was $58,050 and $58,628, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $21,653 and $21,868 for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. There was $49,839 of unrecognized compensation cost as of September 30, 2013, which will be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of approximately two years.
	A summary of the stock option activity under the Company’s share-based compensation plans for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 is presented below:
		Shares			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
					Average			Average		Intrinsic
					Exercise			Remaining		Value
					Price			Contractual
								Term
	Outstanding at September 30, 2011		348,300		$	5.57
	New grants		67,000			3.25
	Exercised		—			—
	Forfeited or expired		(157,575	)		5.66
	Outstanding at September 30, 2012		257,725		$	4.92
	New grants		15,000			5.65
	Exercised		—			—
	Forfeited or expired		(26,200	)		5.09
	Outstanding at September 30, 2013		246,525		$	4.94			5.9	$	202,729
	Exercisable at September 30, 2013		208,992		$	5.23			5.4	$	141,018
	The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during fiscal 2013 and 2012 was estimated at $1.85, and $1.54 per share, respectively. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants in 2013 and 2012:
		2013			2012
	Risk-free interest rate		0.29	%		0.29	%
	Expected volatility		59.2	%		75.8	%
	Dividend yield		0	%		0	%
	Expected option life, standard option (years)		2			2.8
	In fiscal 2013 and 2012, no employee stock options were exercised. The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above is based on the Company’s closing stock price of $4.99 on the last business day of the year ended September 30, 2013. The realized tax benefit is recognized, when material, as an increase to additional paid-in capital or a decrease to income tax expense with an offset to deferred tax assets, depending on the accumulation of windfalls and shortfalls.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Related-Party Transactions	'
	10.              RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	The Company has an agreement with Bradford Ventures, Ltd., an affiliate of the two largest stockholders of the Company, under which Bradford Ventures, Ltd. provides various financial and management consulting services which was initially set to expire in January 2004, and is thereafter automatically renewable on an annual basis if not terminated by either party. The agreement calls for an initial annual fee of $210,000 with annual increases of 5% plus reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. Consulting expense was $497,375 and $473,691 for fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	As discussed in footnote 7 “Commitments and Contingencies,” the Company leases facilities from a partnership composed of current and former stockholders.

Major_Customer_and_Segment_Inf

Major Customer and Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Major Customer and Segment Information	'
	11.              MAJOR CUSTOMER AND SEGMENT INFORMATION
	Two significant customers of the Contract Manufacturing segment are multinational consumer products companies with whom the Company has confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements. They accounted for the following percentage of total sales:
		2013			2012
	Contract Manufacturing segment
	Customer A		40	%		31	%
	Customer B		11	%		18	%
	The contracts with each customer expired in 2013 and the Company continues to operate under individual purchase orders, while also seeking to negotiate a longer term arrangement with one of such customers. Any such longer term arrangement would not have minimum purchase requirements.
	The Company manufactures and distributes custom paper-based and nonwoven products, and provides contract manufacturing, specialty printing and related services on these types of products. The Company separates its operations and prepares information for management use by the market segment aligned with the Company’s products and services. Corporate costs, such as interest income, interest expense and income tax expense (benefit) are recorded under the Corporate and Other segment. Such market segment information is summarized below. The Contract Manufacturing segment provides services to multinational consumer products companies while the Business Imaging segment manufactures and distributes printed and unprinted business imaging paper products for a variety of business needs.
	External customer revenues attributed to foreign countries were approximately 4% and 3% of total sales for fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively. The revenues are attributed to countries in Europe and to Japan. There are no long-lived assets located outside of the United States at September 30, 2013 and 2012.
	Fiscal 2013	Contract			Business			Corporate			Consolidated
		Manufacturing			Imaging			and Other
	Net sales	$	76,305,448		$	22,982,191		$	—		$	99,287,639
	Gross profit		7,177,938			2,133,448			—			9,311,386
	Operating income (loss)		1,166,703			(1,872,930	)		(3,366,372	)		(4,072,599	)
	Depreciation and amortization expense		2,706,787			130,542			—			2,837,329
	Capital expenditures		1,793,565			6,894			—			1,800,459
	Assets:
	Inventories—net	$	9,563,155		$	5,309,610		$	—		$	14,872,765
	Property, plant, and equipment—net		13,009,375			1,778,288			2,051			14,789,714
	Accounts receivable and other (including goodwill)		9,250,757			2,132,620			818,250			12,201,627
	Total assets	$	31,823,287		$	9,220,518		$	820,301		$	41,864,106
	Fiscal 2012	Contract			Business			Corporate			Consolidated
		Manufacturing			Imaging			and Other
	Net sales	$	80,695,957		$	26,345,899		$	—		$	107,041,856
	Gross profit		4,535,130			1,269,215			—			5,804,345
	Operating income (loss)		3,214,245			(86,474	)		(2,947,569	)		180,202
	Depreciation and amortization expense		2,784,373			149,385			245			2,934,003
	Capital expenditures		1,750,525			4,708			—			1,755,233
	Assets:
	Inventories—net	$	12,989,387		$	4,460,973		$	—		$	17,450,360
	Property, plant, and equipment—net		13,943,270			1,902,139			2,051			15,847,460
	Accounts receivable and other (including goodwill)		17,787,992			5,996,318			573,759			24,358,069
	Total assets	$	44,720,649		$	12,359,430		$	575,810		$	57,655,889

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Subsequent Event	'
	12.              SUBSEQUENT EVENT
	The Company announced on December 20, 2013 that it has signed a definitive merger agreement (Merger Agreement) with entities affiliated with Griffin Holdings, LLC (“Griffin”), which provides that Griffin entities will acquire Tufco for $6.07 per share in cash pursuant to a cash tender offer and second step merger.  The Board of Directors of Tufco has unanimously approved the transaction.  Bradford Venture Partners, L.P., Tufco’s largest stockholder, has contractually agreed to tender in the tender offer shares representing 14.9% of Tufco’s outstanding shares as of the date hereof.

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Consolidated Financial Statements	'
	Consolidated Financial Statements—Consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tufco Technologies, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Tufco LLC, and Tufco LP and its wholly owned subsidiary Hamco Manufacturing and Distributing LLC (the “Company”). Significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. The Company provides integrated manufacturing services including wide web flexographic printing, wet wipe converting, hot melt adhesive laminating, folding, integrated downstream packaging and on-site quality microbiological process management and manufactures and distributes business imaging paper products.
Financial Statement Preparation	'
	Financial Statement Preparation—Financial statement preparation requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the period. Actual amounts could differ from the amounts estimated. Differences from those estimates are recognized in the period they become known.
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts Receivable —Management estimates allowances for collectability related to its accounts receivable balances. These allowances are based on the customer relationships, the aging and turns of accounts receivable, credit worthiness of customers, credit concentrations and payment history. Management’s estimates include providing for 100 percent of specific customer balances when it is deemed probable that the balance is uncollectable. Management estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts by analyzing accounts receivable balances by age, applying historical trend rates to the most recent 12 months’ sales, less actual write-offs to date. Although management monitors collections and credit worthiness, the inability of a particular customer to pay its debts could impact collectability of receivables and could have an impact on future revenues if the customer is unable to arrange other financing. Management does not believe these conditions are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the collectability of its receivables or future revenues. Recoveries of accounts receivables previously written off are recorded when received. Credit terms to customers in the Contract Manufacturing segment are generally net 30 days. Credit terms to customers in the Business Imaging segment are generally discounted net 30 day terms.
Inventories	'
	Inventories—Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method of inventory valuation. The Company estimates reserves for inventory obsolescence and shrinkage based on its judgment of future realization.
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, Plant, and Equipment—Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: 20 to 40 years for buildings, 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, 3 to 5 years for computer equipment and software, 5 to 7 years for furniture and fixtures, and the shorter of the estimated useful life or the lease term for leasehold improvements.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets—Impairment of long-lived assets is reviewed in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360-10. The Company evaluates the recoverability of the recorded amount of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the recorded amount of an asset group may not be fully recoverable. An impairment is assessed when the undiscounted expected future cash flows derived from an asset group are less than its carrying amount. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the recorded amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the recorded amount or fair value less cost to sell. The Company determines fair value using discounted future cash flow analysis or other accepted valuation techniques.
Goodwill	'
	Goodwill—The Company tests goodwill annually at the reporting unit level for impairment as of July 1. The operating segments herein also represent the Company’s reporting units for goodwill purposes. The Company historically used a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate reporting unit fair values and also considered multiples of relevant companies. The Company continues to follow the guidance of ACS 820 for fair value measurement hierarchy, the objective of which is to estimate the price at which an orderly transaction to sell the asset or to transfer the liability would take place between market participants. Accordingly, the Company used the selling price in the December 20, 2013 Merger Agreement as disclosed in Note 12 to estimate fair value for its goodwill impairment analysis for the fiscal year ended 2013.
	The selling price in the Merger Agreement was used to estimate that fair value is less than the carrying value of the reporting units on an aggregate and relative basis.  The Merger Agreement selling price indicated that an impairment has occurred.  Despite improved profitability, the price in the Merger Agreement could be attributed to various factors such as historical results, industry conditions, product mix or customer concentrations.
	The Company has proceeded to Step 2 of the impairment test to estimate the impairment loss. The measurement of the impairment loss is currently an estimate and has not been finalized because the Merger Agreement sales process is ongoing and the valuation of unrecognized intangible assets to help determine the implied fair value of goodwill is in process. Adjustments to this estimate of the impairment loss could result in future periods when the Step 2 measurement is finalized.  Based on the implied fair value of the business from the Merger Agreement and the fair value hierarchy compared to carrying value, the Company’s best estimate is a full impairment at September 30, 2013.
	Goodwill by reporting unit is:
		Contract								Business									Total
		Manufacturing								Imaging
		Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment			Net			Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment			Net			Goodwill			Accumulated Impairment			Net
							Goodwill								Goodwill									Goodwill
	Goodwill-September30,2011	$	4,281,759	$	—		$	4,281,759		$	7,925,269	$	(4,995,453	)	$	2,929,816		$		12,207,028	$	(4,995,453	)	$	7,211,575
	ImpairmentLoss		—		—			—			—		—			—				—		—			—
	Goodwill-September30,2012		4,281,759		—			4,281,759			7,925,269		(4,995,453	)		2,929,816				12,207,028		(4,995,453	)		7,211,575
	ImpairmentLoss		—		(4,281,759	)		(4,281,759	)		—		(2,929,816	)		(2,929,816	)			—		(7,211,575	)		(7,211,575	)
	Goodwill-September30,2013	$	4,281,759	$	(4,281,759	)	$	—		$	7,925,269	$	(7,925,269	)	$	—		$		12,207,028	$	(12,207,028	)	$	—
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes—Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in the consolidated financial statements and consist of taxes currently due, if any, plus deferred taxes related primarily to differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for financial and income tax reporting. Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences that will either be deductible or taxable when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets will include recognition of operating losses that are available to offset future taxable income and tax credits that are available to offset future income taxes. When applicable, valuation allowances are recognized to limit recognition of deferred tax assets where appropriate. Such allowances may be reversed when circumstances provide evidence that the deferred tax assets will more likely than not be realized.
	The Company has not recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2013 based on its evaluation of the available evidence, which includes consideration of reversal patterns for long-term deferred tax liabilities and the expected taxable income generated in future periods. The assessment of a valuation allowance is an estimate and changes in future taxable income or loss can result in change in the assessment of a valuation allowance. In addition, if net operating loss carryforwards will not reverse and be realized over the same long-term period as the difference primarily for depreciation on property and equipment, a change in the assessment of a valuation allowance could occur.
	The Company recognizes in its financial statements, the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. When and if applicable, potential interest and penalty costs are accrued as incurred, with expense being recognized as income tax expense in the statement of operations. No expense for interest and penalties was recognized for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
Revenues	'
	Revenues —The Company only has one type of revenue recognition activity which recognizes revenue when title and risk of loss transfers to the customer and there is evidence of an agreement and collectibility of consideration to be received is reasonably assured, all of which generally occur at the time of shipment. Sales are recorded net of sales returns and allowances. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are recorded as revenue and costs incurred for shipping and handling are recorded in cost of sales. Amounts related to raw materials provided by customers are excluded from net sales and cost of sales.
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation—The Company has an incentive stock plan under which the Board of Directors may grant non-qualified stock options to employees. Additionally, the Company has a Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors, under which options are available for grant.
	The options have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant. Employee options vest ratably over a three-year period and non-employee director options vest immediately. Options issued under these plans generally expire ten years from the date of grant.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share—Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share includes common equivalent shares from dilutive stock options outstanding during the year. There was no effect in fiscal 2013 or fiscal 2012. During fiscal 2013 and 2012, options to purchase 171,650 shares, and 227,725 shares, respectively, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share computation, as the effects of such options would have been “anti-dilutive”.
Financial Instruments	'
	Financial Instruments—Financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, payables, debt, and letters of credit. Their carrying values are estimated to approximate their fair values unless otherwise indicated due to their short maturities, variable interest rates and comparable borrowing costs for equipment loans.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Standards— The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) has issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). Per this ASU, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013.  The Company does not believe the adoption of ASU 2013-11 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule of Goodwill	'
	Goodwill by reporting unit is:
		Contract								Business									Total
		Manufacturing								Imaging
		Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment			Net			Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment			Net			Goodwill			Accumulated Impairment			Net
							Goodwill								Goodwill									Goodwill
	Goodwill-September30,2011	$	4,281,759	$	—		$	4,281,759		$	7,925,269	$	(4,995,453	)	$	2,929,816		$		12,207,028	$	(4,995,453	)	$	7,211,575
	ImpairmentLoss		—		—			—			—		—			—				—		—			—
	Goodwill-September30,2012		4,281,759		—			4,281,759			7,925,269		(4,995,453	)		2,929,816				12,207,028		(4,995,453	)		7,211,575
	ImpairmentLoss		—		(4,281,759	)		(4,281,759	)		—		(2,929,816	)		(2,929,816	)			—		(7,211,575	)		(7,211,575	)
	Goodwill-September30,2013	$	4,281,759	$	(4,281,759	)	$	—		$	7,925,269	$	(7,925,269	)	$	—		$		12,207,028	$	(12,207,028	)	$	—

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventories	'
	Inventories at September 30, 2013 and 2012, consist of the following:
		2013		2012
	Raw materials	$	11,015,680	$	11,857,627
	Finished goods		3,857,085		5,592,733
	Total inventories	$	14,872,765	$	17,450,360

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, plant, and equipment at September 30, 2013 and 2012, consist of the following:
		2013		2012
	Land and land improvements	$	660,324	$	660,324
	Buildings		10,174,612		10,160,396
	Leasehold improvements		771,476		771,476
	Machinery and equipment		33,089,057		32,194,623
	Computer equipment and software		5,706,917		5,725,120
	Furniture and fixtures		567,748		567,823
	Vehicles		29,453		29,453
			50,999,587		50,109,215
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		37,661,944		35,082,497
	Net depreciated value		13,337,643		15,026,718
	Construction in progress		1,452,071		820,742
	Property, plant, and equipment—net	$	14,789,714	$	15,847,460

Revolving_Line_of_Credit_and_N1

Revolving Line of Credit and Note Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Future Principal Payments Under Five Year Note	'
	Future principal payments under the five-year note at September 30, 2013, are as follows:
	2014	$	290,504
	2015		203,136
	Total	$	493,640

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Tax Effects of Significant Items Composing the Company's Net Deferred Tax Liability	'
	The tax effects of significant items composing the Company’s net deferred tax liability as of September 30, 2013 and 2012, are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Valuation allowances for accounts receivable and inventories—not currently deductible	$	338,694		$	232,534
	Inventory costs capitalized for tax purposes		31,675			17,099
	Vacation and severance accruals—not currently deductible		30,944			85,084
	Other accruals—not currently deductible		206,670			79,223
	Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards		167,588			1,328,776
	Stock compensation		210,655			189,002
	Total gross deferred tax assets		986,226			1,931,718
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Basis difference on property and equipment		2,162,274			2,415,859
	Basis difference on goodwill		0			1,092,821
	Total gross deferred tax liabilities		2,162,274			3,508,680
	Net deferred tax liability	$	1,176,048		$	1,576,962
Net Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	Net deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2013 and 2012, as follows:
		2013			2012
	Current deferred tax assets	$	606,354		$	411,658
	Noncurrent deferred tax liability		1,782,402			1,988,620
	Net deferred tax liability	$	1,176,048		$	1,576,962
Components of Income Tax (Benefit) Expense	'
	The components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Current tax expense (benefit):
	Federal	$	120,560		$	(41,116	)
	State		24,924			14,625
	Total		145,484			(26,491	)
	Deferred tax expense (benefit):
	Federal		(169,706	)		(1,114	)
	State		(231,208	)		(3,673	)
	Total		(400,914	)		(4,787	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	$	(255,430	)	$	(31,278	)
Statutory Income Tax Rates to Pretax Income	'
	Income tax expense (benefit) varies from the amount determined by applying the applicable statutory income tax rates to pretax income as follows:
		2013			2012
	Federal income taxes computed at statutory rates	$	(1,440,307	)	$	(28,512	)
	State income taxes—net of federal tax benefit		(145,040	)		7,228
	Goodwill impairment		1,455,798			—
	Other permanent differences		(28,079	)		13,165
	Tax credits		(66,000	)		(4,293	)
	Change in prior year estimates		(64,415	)		(20,564	)
	Other		32,613			1,698
	Income tax expense (benefit)	$	(255,430	)	$	(31,278	)

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under Operating Leases	'
	Future minimum rental commitments under operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year at September 30, 2013, are as follows:
	2014	$	798,229
	2015		685,848
	2016		542,683
	2017		452,488
	Thereafter		897,344
	Total	$	3,376,592

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Summary of the Stock Option Activity under the Company's Share-Based Compensation Plans	'
	A summary of the stock option activity under the Company’s share-based compensation plans for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 is presented below:
		Shares			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
					Average			Average		Intrinsic
					Exercise			Remaining		Value
					Price			Contractual
								Term
	Outstanding at September 30, 2011		348,300		$	5.57
	New grants		67,000			3.25
	Exercised		—			—
	Forfeited or expired		(157,575	)		5.66
	Outstanding at September 30, 2012		257,725		$	4.92
	New grants		15,000			5.65
	Exercised		—			—
	Forfeited or expired		(26,200	)		5.09
	Outstanding at September 30, 2013		246,525		$	4.94			5.9	$	202,729
	Exercisable at September 30, 2013		208,992		$	5.23			5.4	$	141,018
Weighted Average Assumptions Used for Grants	'
	The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants in 2013 and 2012:
		2013			2012
	Risk-free interest rate		0.29	%		0.29	%
	Expected volatility		59.2	%		75.8	%
	Dividend yield		0	%		0	%
	Expected option life, standard option (years)		2			2.8

Major_Customer_and_Segment_Inf1

Major Customer and Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Percentage of Total Sales by Major Customers	'
		2013			2012
	Contract Manufacturing segment
	Customer A		40	%		31	%
	Customer B		11	%		18	%
Consolidated Financial Statements	'
	Fiscal 2013	Contract			Business			Corporate			Consolidated
		Manufacturing			Imaging			and Other
	Net sales	$	76,305,448		$	22,982,191		$	—		$	99,287,639
	Gross profit		7,177,938			2,133,448			—			9,311,386
	Operating income (loss)		1,166,703			(1,872,930	)		(3,366,372	)		(4,072,599	)
	Depreciation and amortization expense		2,706,787			130,542			—			2,837,329
	Capital expenditures		1,793,565			6,894			—			1,800,459
	Assets:
	Inventories—net	$	9,563,155		$	5,309,610		$	—		$	14,872,765
	Property, plant, and equipment—net		13,009,375			1,778,288			2,051			14,789,714
	Accounts receivable and other (including goodwill)		9,250,757			2,132,620			818,250			12,201,627
	Total assets	$	31,823,287		$	9,220,518		$	820,301		$	41,864,106
	Fiscal 2012	Contract			Business			Corporate			Consolidated
		Manufacturing			Imaging			and Other
	Net sales	$	80,695,957		$	26,345,899		$	—		$	107,041,856
	Gross profit		4,535,130			1,269,215			—			5,804,345
	Operating income (loss)		3,214,245			(86,474	)		(2,947,569	)		180,202
	Depreciation and amortization expense		2,784,373			149,385			245			2,934,003
	Capital expenditures		1,750,525			4,708			—			1,755,233
	Assets:
	Inventories—net	$	12,989,387		$	4,460,973		$	—		$	17,450,360
	Property, plant, and equipment—net		13,943,270			1,902,139			2,051			15,847,460
	Accounts receivable and other (including goodwill)		17,787,992			5,996,318			573,759			24,358,069
	Total assets	$	44,720,649		$	12,359,430		$	575,810		$	57,655,889

Significant_Accounting_Policie3

Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies (Additional Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Percentage of specific customer balances deemed uncollectable	100.00%	'
Period considered for estimates allowance of doubtful accounts	'12 months	'
Employee options vest period	'3 years	'
Expiry of options from date of grant	'10 years	'
Options to purchase shares	171,650	227,725
Minimum | Buildings	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, estimated useful life	'20 years	'
Minimum | Machinery and equipment	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, estimated useful life	'3 years	'
Minimum | Computer Equipment	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, estimated useful life	'3 years	'
Minimum | Furniture and fixtures	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, estimated useful life	'5 years	'
Maximum | Buildings	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, estimated useful life	'40 years	'
Maximum | Machinery and equipment	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, estimated useful life	'10 years	'
Maximum | Computer Equipment	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, estimated useful life	'5 years	'
Maximum | Furniture and fixtures	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, estimated useful life	'7 years	'
Contract Manufacturing	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Period of credit terms to customers	'30 days	'
Business Imaging	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Period of credit terms to customers	'30 days	'

Significant_Accounting_Policie4

Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Goodwill	$12,207,028	$12,207,028	$12,207,028
Accumulated Impairment	-12,207,028	-4,995,453	-4,995,453
Net Goodwill	0	7,211,575	7,211,575
Accumulated Impairment, Impairment Loss	-7,211,575	'	'
Net Goodwill, Impairment Loss	-7,211,575	'	'
Contract Manufacturing	'	'	'
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Goodwill	4,281,759	4,281,759	4,281,759
Accumulated Impairment	-4,281,759	'	'
Net Goodwill	0	4,281,759	4,281,759
Accumulated Impairment, Impairment Loss	-4,281,759	'	'
Net Goodwill, Impairment Loss	-4,281,759	'	'
Business Imaging	'	'	'
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Goodwill	7,925,269	7,925,269	7,925,269
Accumulated Impairment	-7,925,269	-4,995,453	-4,995,453
Net Goodwill	0	2,929,816	2,929,816
Accumulated Impairment, Impairment Loss	-2,929,816	'	'
Net Goodwill, Impairment Loss	($2,929,816)	'	'

Accounts_Receivable_Details_Te

Accounts Receivable (Details Textual) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accounts Receivable (Additional Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$387,000	$267,000
Contract Manufacturing	'	'
Accounts Receivable (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Wide Accounts Receivable Major Customer Percentage	53.00%	56.00%

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Inventories	'	'
Raw materials	$11,015,680	$11,857,627
Finished goods	3,857,085	5,592,733
Total inventories	$14,872,765	$17,450,360

Inventories_Details_Textual

Inventories (Details Textual) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Inventory (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Finished Goods Inventories, Net of Allowance for Inventory Obsolescence and Shrinkage	$474,000	$309,000

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	$50,999,587	$50,109,215
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	37,661,944	35,082,497
Net depreciated value	13,337,643	15,026,718
Construction in progress	1,452,071	820,742
Property, plant, and equipmentbnet	14,789,714	15,847,460
Land and Land Improvements	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	660,324	660,324
Buildings	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	10,174,612	10,160,396
Leasehold Improvements	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	771,476	771,476
Machinery and equipment	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	33,089,057	32,194,623
Computer Equipment	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	5,706,917	5,725,120
Furniture and fixtures	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	567,748	567,823
Vehicle	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	$29,453	$29,453

Revolving_Line_of_Credit_and_N2

Revolving Line of Credit and Note Payable (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
				Long-Term Debt	Tufco LLC	Revolving Credit Facility	Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Line of Credit and Note Payable (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maturity Date of Credit Agreement	'	31-Dec-14	'	'	'	'	'
Amount available for borrowing under the revolving line of credit facility	'	'	'	'	'	$10,500,000	'
Interest on borrowing credit facility	'	'	'	'	'	'LIBOR plus 2.50%	'LIBOR plus 2.50%
Bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus	'	'	'	'	'	2.50%	2.50%
Interest at LIBOR	'	0.18%	0.23%	'	'	'	'
Pay a non-usage fee on the unused portion of the facility.	'	'	'	'	'	0.50%	'
Borrowings under the revolving line of Credit	'	1,166,519	7,279,718	'	'	'	'
Revolving credit line pursuant to its credit agreement available	'	'	'	'	'	9,300,000	'
Parent ownership in Tufco LLC	'	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'
Note Term	'	'	'	'5 years	'	'	'
Revolving Line of Credit and Note Payable (Additional Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long Term Note For the Purchase of 8-color press	1,300,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Annual Interest Rate	'	5.75%	'	'	'	'	'
Monthly Principal Payment	'	26,000	'	'	'	'	'
Note collateralized by press with net book value	'	$472,500	'	'	'	'	'

Revolving_Line_of_Credit_and_N3

Revolving Line of Credit and Note Payable (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
Future principal payments under five year note	'
2014	$290,504
2015	203,136
Principal payments under five year note, total	$493,640

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Valuation allowances for accounts receivable and inventoriesbnot currently deductible	$338,694	$232,534
Inventory costs capitalized for tax purposes	31,675	17,099
Vacation and severance accrualsbnot currently deductible	30,944	85,084
Other accrualsbnot currently deductible	206,670	79,223
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	167,588	1,328,776
Stock compensation	210,655	189,002
Total gross deferred tax assets	986,226	1,931,718
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Basis difference on property and equipment	2,162,274	2,415,859
Basis difference on goodwill	0	1,092,821
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	2,162,274	3,508,680
Net deferred tax liability	$1,176,048	$1,576,962

Income_Taxes_Details_1

Income Taxes (Details 1) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net deferred tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Current deferred tax assets	$606,354	$411,658
Noncurrent deferred tax liability	1,782,402	1,988,620
Net deferred tax liability	$1,176,048	$1,576,962

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Current tax expense (benefit):	'	'
Federal	$120,560	($41,116)
State	24,924	14,625
Total	145,484	-26,491
Deferred tax expense (benefit):	'	'
Federal	-169,706	-1,114
State	-231,208	-3,673
Total	-400,914	-4,787
Income tax expense (benefit)	($255,430)	($31,278)

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statutory income tax rates to pretax income	'	'
Federal income taxes computed at statutory rates	($1,440,307)	($28,512)
State income taxesbnet of federal tax benefit	-145,040	7,228
Goodwill impairment	1,455,798	'
Other permanent differences	-28,079	13,165
Tax credits	-66,000	-4,293
Change in prior year estimates	-64,415	-20,564
Other	32,613	1,698
Income tax expense (benefit)	($255,430)	($31,278)

Income_Taxes_Details_Textual

Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
			Federal State and Local Jurisdiction	Federal State and Local Jurisdiction	Federal	State
Income Tax (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal and state tax credit carryforwards	'	'	'	$168,000	'	'
Income Taxes (Additional Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Utilized amount of federal and state net operating loss carryforwards	'	'	600,000	'	3,001,000	1,990,000
Unrecognized tax benefits	$0	$0	'	'	'	'
Open tax years for federal and state jurisdictions	'Fiscal years 2010 through 2012 and years 2009 through 2012	'	'	'	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
	Options
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Expiration period of leases	'2013-03	'
Rental payment of lease	$17,070	'
Increases percentage rental payments of lease	1.65%	'
Option for term negotiation on expiration	'5 years	'
Lease term renewal period	'1 year	'
Number of lease renewal options	3	'
Period of renewal under each lease renewal option	'1 year	'
Reduction in rental expenses	12,825	'
Percentage of increase in operating lease rent for each renewal period	2.50%	'
Rental expense under related party lease	188,103	220,502
Office and warehouse leases expire	'over the next ten years	'
Rental expense for all operating leases	$1,209,990	$1,084,736

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
Future minimum rental commitments under operating leases	'
2014	$798,229
2015	685,848
2016	542,683
2017	452,488
Thereafter	897,344
Total	$3,376,592

Profit_Sharing_Savings_and_Inv1

Profit Sharing Savings and Investment Plan (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Profit Sharing Savings and Investment Plan (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Expenses relating to defined contribution plan	$69,949	$0

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Summary of the stock option activity under the Company's share-based compensation plans	'	'
Outstanding, Shares, beginning balance	257,725	348,300
New grants, shares	15,000	67,000
Exercised, shares	'	'
Forfeited or expired, shares	-26,200	-157,575
Outstanding, Shares, ending balance	246,525	257,725
Exercisable, shares	208,992	'
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, beginning balance	$4.92	$5.57
New grants, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.65	$3.25
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'
Forfeited or expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.09	$5.66
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, ending balance	$4.94	$4.92
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.23	'
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'5 years 10 months 24 days	'
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'5 years 4 months 24 days	'
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$202,729	'
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$141,018	'

Stockholders_Equity_Details_1

Stockholders' Equity (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Weighted average assumptions used for grants	'	'
Risk-free interest rate	0.29%	0.29%
Expected volatility	59.20%	75.80%
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Expected option life, standard option (years)	'2 years	'2 years 9 months 18 days

Stockholders_Equity_Details_Te

Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Options vesting period	'3 years	'
Options vesting expiry period	'10 years	'
Options to purchase shares	15,000	67,000
Stockholders' Equity (Additional Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, unissued shares	1,000,000	1,000,000
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Total stock compensation recognized	$58,050	$58,628
Total income tax benefit recognized	21,653	21,868
Unrecognized compensation cost	$49,839	'
Unrecognized compensation cost recognition weighted average period	'2 years	'
Estimated fair value of options granted per share	$1.85	$1.54
Number of employee stock option exercised	'	'
Closing stock price	$4.99	'
2003 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan	'	'
Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Reserved shares of common stock for grant	300,000	'
2003 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan | Selected Employees	'	'
Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Options vesting period	'3 years	'
Options vesting expiry period	'10 years	'
Options to purchase shares	0	52,000
2004 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan	'	'
Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Reserved shares of common stock for grant	200,000	'
2004 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan | Non-Employee Members of the Board of Directors	'	'
Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Options vesting period	'10 years	'
Options to purchase shares	15,000	15,000
Nonvoting Common Stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Common Stock, Unissued Shares	2,000,000	2,000,000
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
	stockholders
Related Party Transactions (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Number of largest stockholders of the Company	2	'
Financial and management consulting services expire	'2004-01	'
Initial annual fee of agreement	$210,000	'
Percentage of initial annual fee of agreement	5.00%	'
Consulting expense	$497,375	$473,691

Major_Customer_and_Segment_Inf2

Major Customer and Segment Information (Details) (Contract Manufacturing)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Customer A	'	'
Percentage of total sales by major customers	'	'
Major customer percentage of total sales	40.00%	31.00%
Customer B	'	'
Percentage of total sales by major customers	'	'
Major customer percentage of total sales	11.00%	18.00%

Major_Customer_and_Segment_Inf3

Major Customer and Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated financial statements	'	'
Net sales	$99,287,639	$107,041,856
Gross profit	9,311,386	5,804,345
Operating income (loss)	-4,072,599	180,202
Depreciation and amortization expense	2,837,329	2,934,003
Capital expenditures	1,800,459	1,755,233
Assets:	'	'
Inventoriesbnet	14,872,765	17,450,360
Property, plant, and equipmentbnet	14,789,714	15,847,460
Accounts receivable and other (including goodwill)	12,201,627	24,358,069
TOTAL	41,864,106	57,655,889
Contract Manufacturing	'	'
Consolidated financial statements	'	'
Net sales	76,305,448	80,695,957
Gross profit	7,177,938	4,535,130
Operating income (loss)	1,166,703	3,214,245
Depreciation and amortization expense	2,706,787	2,784,373
Capital expenditures	1,793,565	1,750,525
Assets:	'	'
Inventoriesbnet	9,563,155	12,989,387
Property, plant, and equipmentbnet	13,009,375	13,943,270
Accounts receivable and other (including goodwill)	9,250,757	17,787,992
TOTAL	31,823,287	44,720,649
Business Imaging	'	'
Consolidated financial statements	'	'
Net sales	22,982,191	26,345,899
Gross profit	2,133,448	1,269,215
Operating income (loss)	-1,872,930	-86,474
Depreciation and amortization expense	130,542	149,385
Capital expenditures	6,894	4,708
Assets:	'	'
Inventoriesbnet	5,309,610	4,460,973
Property, plant, and equipmentbnet	1,778,288	1,902,139
Accounts receivable and other (including goodwill)	2,132,620	5,996,318
TOTAL	9,220,518	12,359,430
Corporate and Other	'	'
Consolidated financial statements	'	'
Operating income (loss)	-3,366,372	-2,947,569
Depreciation and amortization expense	'	245
Assets:	'	'
Property, plant, and equipmentbnet	2,051	2,051
Accounts receivable and other (including goodwill)	818,250	573,759
TOTAL	$820,301	$575,810

Major_Customer_and_Segment_Inf4

Major Customer and Segment Information (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Major Customer and Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Percentage of external customer revenues attributed to foreign countries	4.00%	3.00%
Contract Manufacturing	'	'
Major Customer and Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Number of customers of contract manufacturing segment	2	'

Subsequent_Event_Details_Textu

Subsequent Event (Details Textual) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	Dec. 20, 2013
Griffin Holdings, LLC	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Business acquisition, Share price	$6.07
Bradford Venture Partners, L.P	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Percentage of outstanding shares to tender in tender offer	14.90%