Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2013
Jul. 31, 2012
Current Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 22,649 $ 27,093
Investment in short-term securities 17,446 9,163
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $658 and $626 at April 30, 2013 and July 31, 2012, respectively 29,784 30,225
Inventories 21,349 19,673
Deferred income taxes 2,611 2,611
Prepaid repairs expense 3,429 3,549
Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,153 2,888
Total Current Assets 99,421 95,202
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Cost 182,919 176,707
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (117,161) (112,254)
Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 65,758 64,453
Other Assets    
Goodwill 5,162 5,162
Trademarks and patents, net of accumulated amortization of $420 and $409 at April 30, 2013 and July 31, 2012, respectively 590 576
Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $436 and $380 at April 30, 2013 and July 31 2012, respectively 329 385
Licensing agreements and non-compete agreements, net of accumulated amortization of $1,799 and $1,611 at April 30, 2013 and July 31, 2012, respectively 440 627
Deferred income taxes 4,354 3,224
Other 4,800 4,638
Total Other Assets 15,675 14,612
Total Assets 180,854 174,267
Current Liabilities    
Current maturities of notes payable 3,500 3,800
Accounts payable 6,742 6,700
Dividends payable 0 1,154
Accrued expenses:    
Salaries, wages and commissions 8,793 6,201
Trade promotions and advertising 2,916 3,302
Freight 2,285 2,585
Other 6,027 5,380
Total Current Liabilities 30,263 29,122
Noncurrent Liabilities    
Notes payable 22,400 25,900
Deferred compensation 8,450 8,117
Pension and postretirement benefits 24,740 24,241
Other 1,551 1,579
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 57,141 59,837
Total Liabilities 87,404 88,959
Stockholders’ Equity    
Additional paid-in capital 31,059 29,759
Restricted unearned stock compensation (2,072) (2,214)
Retained earnings 129,248 122,901
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:    
Unrealized gain on marketable securities 74 72
Pension and postretirement benefits (11,141) (11,591)
Cumulative translation adjustment 554 573
Less Treasury Stock, at cost (2,914,567 Common and 324,741 Class B shares at April 30, 2013 and 2,911,564 Common and 324,741 Class B shares at July 31, 2012) (55,296) (55,208)
Total Stockholders’ Equity 93,450 85,308
Total Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity 180,854 174,267
Common Stock
   
Stockholders’ Equity    
Common Stock, par value $.10 per share 784 779
Common Class B
   
Stockholders’ Equity    
Common Stock, par value $.10 per share $ 240 $ 237