Empire Resources (ERS) 10-K 30 Mar 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 21, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	EMPIRE RESOURCES INC /NEW/
Entity Central Index Key	1,019,272
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Public Float			$ 18,276,929
Trading Symbol	ERS
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,499,292

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash	$ 7,315	$ 1,130
Trade accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,190 and $562)	60,525	89,693
Inventories	157,025	192,064
Deferred tax assets	5,101	3,911
Advance to supplier, net of imputed interest of $66	0	3,277
Other current assets, including derivatives	10,601	18,605
Total current assets	240,567	308,680
Preferential supply agreement, net	0	321
Long-term financing costs, net of amortization	629	1,024
Property and equipment, net	7,340	4,258
Total assets	248,536	314,283
Current liabilities:
Notes payable - banks	139,146	201,088
Current maturities of mortgage payable	265	0
Subordinated convertible debt net of unamortized discount of $216	10,784	0
Trade accounts payable	35,741	42,626
Income taxes payable	2,092	4,190
Accrued expenses and derivative liabilities	6,177	4,137
Derivative liability for embedded conversion option	942	0
Dividends payable	213	449
Total current liabilities	195,360	252,490
Subordinated convertible debt net of unamortized discount of $803	0	10,197
Derivative liability for embedded conversion option	0	2,734
Mortgage payable, net of current maturities	4,969	0
Deferred taxes payable	8	51
Total liabilities	$ 200,337	$ 265,472
Commitments (Note R)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized and 11,749,651 shares issued at December 31, 2015 and 2014	$ 117	$ 117
Additional paid-in capital	13,037	13,678
Retained earnings	42,749	40,805
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(666)	(334)
Treasury stock, 3,218,691 and 2,843,717 shares at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively	(7,038)	(5,455)
Total stockholders' equity	48,199	48,811
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 248,536	$ 314,283

Consolidated Balance Sheets _Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets [Parenthetical] - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts, trade accounts	$ 1,190	$ 562
Imputed interest, advance to supplier amortization amount	66	66
Unamortized discount, subordinated convertible debt	$ 216	$ 803
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	11,749,651	11,749,651
Treasury stock (in shares)	3,218,691	2,843,717

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net sales	$ 521,736	$ 582,279
Cost of goods sold	498,881	555,777
Gross profit	22,855	26,502
Selling, general and administrative expenses	14,519	13,815
Operating income	8,336	12,687
Interest expense, net	6,000	4,351
Income before other expenses	2,336	8,336
Other expenses
Change in value of derivative liability	1,792	(1,113)
Loss on sale of property and equipment	(244)	0
Loss related to extinguishment of debt converted into common stock	0	(164)
Income before income taxes	3,884	7,059
Income taxes	1,075	3,325
Net income	$ 2,809	$ 3,734
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	8,669	8,768
Diluted (in shares)	11,685	9,030
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.32	$ 0.43
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.41

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net income	$ 2,809	$ 3,734
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(332)	(418)
Decrease in value of interest rate swap liability	0	52
Other comprehensive (loss) before tax	(332)	(366)
Income tax related to components of other comprehensive loss	0	(19)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(332)	(385)
Comprehensive income	$ 2,477	$ 3,349

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Cash flows - operating activities:
Net income	$ 2,809	$ 3,734
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	737	598
Loss on sale of property and equipment	244	0
Change in value of derivative liability	(1,792)	1,113
Amortization of convertible note discount	586	481
Imputed interest on vendor advance	(56)	(177)
Loss related to extinguishment of debt converted into common stock	0	164
Provision for doubtful accounts	649	31
Amortization of supply agreement	321	321
Deferred income taxes	(1,233)	(448)
Foreign exchange loss and other	676	455
Stock-based compensation	0	630
Changes in:
Trade accounts receivable	27,793	(37,867)
Inventories	33,898	(53,304)
Other current assets	7,986	(12,533)
Trade accounts payable	(6,866)	(1,421)
Income taxes payable	(2,089)	2,156
Accrued expenses and derivative liabilities	2,123	1,409
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	65,786	(94,658)
Cash flows - investing activities:
Repayment related to supply agreement	3,333	3,333
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	3,768	0
Purchases of property and equipment	(7,278)	(430)
Net cash (used in) /provided by investing activities	(177)	2,903
Cash flows - financing activities:
(Repayment of)/proceeds from notes payable - banks	(61,078)	94,126
Proceeds from mortgage loan for new warehouse	5,300	0
Repayments of mortgage loan	(66)	(1,290)
Deferred financing costs	(158)	(1,143)
Dividends paid	(1,101)	(872)
Treasury stock purchased	(1,583)	(352)
Purchase of stock options	(922)	0
Proceeds from stock options exercised	0	15
Excess tax benefit related to stock options purchased	281	0
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities	(59,327)	90,484
Net increase/(decrease) in cash	6,282	(1,271)
Effect of exchange rate	(97)	(76)
Cash at beginning of year	1,130	2,477
Cash at end of year	7,315	1,130
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest	5,561	4,520
Income taxes	2,657	3,388
Non cash financing activities:
Dividend declared but not yet paid	213	449
Treasury stock issued on conversion of subordinated debt	$ 0	$ 1,507

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 44,769	$ 117	$ 11,937	$ 38,178	$ 51	$ (5,514)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		11,750
Treasury stock acquired	(352)					(352)
Treasury stock issued on conversion of subordinated debt	1,507		1,256			251
Stock based compensation	630		475			155
Stock options exercised	15		10			5
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment	(418)				(418)
Decrease in value of interest rate swap liability, net of deferred tax of $19	33				33
Dividends declared	(1,107)			(1,107)
Net income	3,734			3,734
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	48,811	$ 117	13,678	40,805	(334)	(5,455)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		11,750
Treasury stock acquired	(1,583)					(1,583)
Treasury stock issued on conversion of subordinated debt	0
Stock based compensation	0
Stock options purchased	(922)		(922)
Excess tax benefit related to purchase of stock options	281		281
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment	(332)				(332)
Dividends declared	(865)			(865)
Net income	2,809			2,809
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 48,199	$ 117	$ 13,037	$ 42,749	$ (666)	$ (7,038)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015		11,750

Consolidated Statements of Sto8

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity [Parenthetical] - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015
Decrease in value of interest rate swap liability, net of deferred tax	$ 19
Dividends declared	$ 0.125	$ 0.10

Business

Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	Note A – Business Empire Resources, Inc. (“the Company”) is engaged principally in the purchase, sale and distribution of value added semi-finished aluminum and steel products to a diverse customer base located throughout the Americas, Australia, Europe and New Zealand. The Company sells its products through its own marketing and sales personnel and through independent sales agents located in the U.S., Australia and Europe who receive commissions on sales. The Company purchases from several suppliers located throughout the world (see Note B [14]).

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Note B - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [1] Principles of consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Empire Resources Pacific Ltd., the Company’s sales agent in Australia, 8911 Kelso Drive, (organized in June 2015) the owner of the warehouse facility in Essex, Maryland, 6900 Quad Avenue, LLC, the former owner of a warehouse facility in Baltimore, Maryland which was sold in 2015, Empire Resources de Mexico, Imbali Metals BVBA, and Empire Resources UK Ltd (organized in February 2015), the Company’s operating subsidiaries in Mexico and Europe. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. [2] Revenue recognition: Revenue on product sales is recognized at the point in time when the product has been shipped or delivered, title and risk of loss has been transferred to the customer, and the following conditions are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed and determinable, and collectability of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. [3] Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable are stated as the outstanding balance due from customers, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains a credit insurance policy with a 10 [4] Inventories: Inventories which consist of purchased semi-finished metal products are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the specific-identification method. Inventory has generally been purchased for specific customer orders. The carrying amount of inventory which is hedged by futures contracts designated as fair value hedges is adjusted to fair value. [5] Property and equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated by the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Impaired assets are written down to their fair value. [6] Derivatives: The Company recognizes all derivatives in the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges are adjusted to fair value through earnings. If the derivative is a hedge, depending upon the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are either offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments through earnings (fair value hedge), or recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings (cash flow hedge). The ineffective portion of a derivative’s change in fair value, if any, is immediately recognized in earnings. When a hedged item in a fair value hedge is sold, the adjustment in the carrying amount of the hedged item is recognized in earnings (see Note E). [7] Foreign currency translation: The functional currency of Empire Resources Pacific Ltd., a wholly-owned domestic subsidiary which acts as a sales agent in Australia and New Zealand, is the Australian dollar. The Company also has wholly owned foreign subsidiaries incorporated in Belgium and England which sell semi-finished metal products in Europe. The functional currency of the Belgian subsidiary is the Euro and that of the English subsidiary is the British Pound. Cumulative translation adjustments, which are charged or credited to accumulated other comprehensive income, arise from translation of functional currency amounts into U.S. dollars. [8] Income taxes: The Company follows the asset and liability approach for deferred income taxes. This method provides that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded, using currently enacted tax rates, based upon the difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial statement purposes. Deferred tax asset valuation allowances are recorded when management believes that it is more likely than not that the related deferred tax assets will be not be realized. [9] Per share data: Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share give effect to all dilutive outstanding stock options, using the treasury stock method and assumed conversion of subordinated debt (see Note O). [10] Stock - based compensation: Stock-based compensation expense for an award of equity instruments, including stock options, is recognized over the vesting period based on the fair value of the award at the grant date. [11] Newly Effective Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new accounting guidance, Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, on revenue recognition. The new standard provides for a single five-step model to be applied to all revenue contracts with customers as well as requires additional financial statement disclosures that will enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows relating to customer contracts. Companies have an option to use either a retrospective approach or cumulative effect adjustment approach to implement the standard. For public entities, this ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016, the original effective date of the statement. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued accounting guidance, Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. The guidance requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability, consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not believe that the new standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. ln July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory ("ASU 2015-11") which changes the measurement principle for inventory from the lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 defines net realizable value as estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The new guidance must be applied on a prospective basis and is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842): Leases (“ASU 2016-02”) which is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. Under ASU 2016-02, lessees will be required to recognize for all leases at the commencement date a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease measured on a discounted basis, and a right-to-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use or control the use of a specified asset for the lease term. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures. [12] Fair Value Authoritative guidance defines fair value 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 fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, as described below: ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ Derivative contracts consisting of aluminum future contracts, foreign currency forward contracts, and interest rate swaps are valued using quoted market prices and significant other observable inputs. These financial instruments are typically exchange-traded and are generally classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy depending on whether the exchange is deemed to be an active market or not. The conversion option embedded in convertible subordinated notes issued in 2011 is valued using Level 3 inputs. December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Inventories $ 149,451 $ 165,586 Aluminum futures contracts $ 3,892 9,769 Foreign currency forward contracts 1,337 Liabilities: Embedded conversion option $ 942 $ 2,734 Foreign currency forward contracts 348 [13] Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. [14] Significant customers and concentration of suppliers: For the year ended December 31, 2015, one customer accounted for 10 The Company’s purchase of metal products is from several suppliers located throughout the world. Three suppliers, PT. Alumindo, Hulamin Ltd and Southeast Aluminium accounted for 56 39 .

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]	Note C – Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts of variable rate notes payable to the banks and the variable rate mortgage payable approximate fair value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 because these notes reflect market changes to interest rates. The fair value of the subordinated convertible debt approximates its principal amount of $ 11,000

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	Note D – Property and Equipment December 31, 2015 2014 Estimated Useful Life Cost: Land $ 2,150 $ 1,180 Buildings and improvements 4,854 3,551 10 and 40 years Other equipment 1,707 1,508 3 to 5 years 8,711 6,239 Less: Accumulated depreciation 1,371 1,981 Net Book Value $ 7,340 $ 4,258 During 2015, the Company sold its warehouse facility in Baltimore, Maryland for $ 3,768 244 6,575 Depreciation expense was $ 185 121

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note E – Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management The Company uses derivative financial instruments designated as fair value hedges to manage its exposure to commodity price risk and foreign currency exchange risk inherent in its operations. It is the Company’s policy to hedge such risks to the extent practicable. The Company enters into high-grade aluminum futures contracts to limit its gross margin exposure by hedging the metal content element of firmly committed purchase and sales commitments. The Company also enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure related to commitments to buy and sell its products denominated in international currencies, primarily the Australian dollar. Derivatives designated December 31, December 31, as fair value hedges Balance Sheet Location 2015 2014 Asset (liability) derivatives: Aluminum futures contracts Other current assets $ 3,892 9,769 Foreign currency forward contracts Other current (liabilities) assets (348) 1,337 Total $ 3,544 $ 11,106 For the years ended December 31, 2015, and 2014, hedge ineffectiveness associated with derivatives designated as fair value hedges was insignificant, and no fair value hedges were derecognized. Year Ended Derivatives in hedging Location of Gain or December 31, relationships (Loss) Recognized 2015 2014 Foreign currency forward contracts (a) Cost of goods sold $ (540) $ 168 Interest rate swaps (b) Interest expense, net - (52) Aluminum futures (c) Cost of goods sold 24,518 (3,272) Total $ 23,978 $ (3,156) (a) Fair value hedge: the related hedged item is accounts receivable and accounts payable denominated in foreign currency and offsetting gains in 2015 and losses in 2014, in the same respective amounts are included in cost of goods sold. (b) Cash flow hedge: recognized loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss in 2014. (c) Fair value hedge: the related hedged item is inventory and offsetting losses in 2015 and gains in 2014, in the same respective amounts are included in cost of goods sold in 2015 and 2014.

Accrued expenses and derivative

Accrued expenses and derivative liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note F – Accrued expenses and derivative liabilities December 31, 2015 2014 Accrued expenses $ 5,829 $ 4,137 Derivative liabilities 348 - $ 6,177 $ 4,137

Mortgage Payable

Mortgage Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Mortgage Notes Payable Disclosure [Text Block]	Note G – Mortgage Payable In December 2004, the Company entered into a mortgage in connection with the purchase of a warehouse. The mortgage required monthly payments of approximately $ 21.6 LIBOR + 1.75% In connection with the mortgage, the Company entered into an interest rate swap with a bank which was designated as a cash flow hedge. Effective 2004 through December 29, 2014, the Company paid a fixed interest rate of 6.37 On October 15, 2015 the Company entered into a $ 5,300 2025 22.1 1.75% over LIBOR Year Ending December 31, 2016 $ 265 2017 265 2018 265 2019 265 2020 265 Thereafter 3,909 $ 5,234

Notes Payable

Notes Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	Note H - Notes Payable Prior to June 19, 2014, we were a party to credit agreement with Rabobank International, for itself and as lead arranger and agent, JPMorgan Chase, for itself and as syndication agent, and ABN AMRO, BNP Paribas, RBS Citizens, Société Générale, and Brown Brothers Harriman which provided for a $ 200,000 On June 19, 2014 we entered into an amended and restated committed credit agreement with Rabobank International, for itself and as lead arranger and agent, BNP Paribas, for itself and as syndication agent, and Société Générale, ABN AMRO, RB International, and Brown Brothers Harriman as well as a new uncommitted line of credit with Rabobank International, BNP Paribas and Société Générale. Both credit lines are secured, asset-based credit facilities. The committed credit facility provided for amounts up to $ 150,000 75,000 75,000 300,000 50 275 35 185 15 90 June 19, 2017 25,000 Amounts borrowed bear interest at Eurodollar, money market or base rates, at our option, plus an applicable margin. The credit agreements contain financial and other covenants, including but not limited to, covenants requiring maintenance of minimum tangible net working capital and compliance with leverage ratios, as well as an ownership minimum and limitations on other indebtedness, liens, distributions or dividends, and investments and dispositions of assets. As of December 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under this credit agreement. Both credit agreements provide that amounts under the facilities may be borrowed and repaid, and re-borrowed, subject to a borrowing base test. The committed line of credit matures June 19, 2017 and the uncommitted credit agreement must be repaid by the Company on or before June 18, 2016 unless otherwise agreed to. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the credit utilized amounted to, respectively, $ 158,922 229,386 27,922 36,586 The Company’s wholly owned Belgian subsidiary, Imbali, maintained a line of credit with ING Belgium S.A./N.V., (“ING”) for a EUR 8,000 9,679 6,850 8,288 12,500 13,576 4,000 4,344 EURIBOR plus 1.9% 7,500 8,146 1,500

Convertible Subordinated Debt

Convertible Subordinated Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Subordinated Borrowings Disclosure [Text Block]	Note I – Convertible Subordinated Debt On June 3, 2011, the Company sold $ 12,000 10 263.79 1 3.79 257.56 1 3.88 7.00 4,000 On August 18, 2014, a note holder converted $ 1,000 254 1,507 916 427 164 The majority of proceeds of the convertible subordinated debt was earmarked for a long term advance in connection with a supply agreement with the Indonesian company PT. Alumindo Light Metal Industry Tbk, (PT. Alumindo) a leading producer of high quality semi-finished aluminum products, and its affiliates, as described below. The agreement called for, and the Company provided a $ 10,000 278 Interest at the rate of 3.69 962 56 177 321 As a result of transactions which cause adjustments to the conversion rate, the embedded conversion option has been bifurcated and recorded as a separate derivative liability at a fair value at issuance of the notes of $ 2,829 1,792 1,113 586 481 The derivative liability was valued using a lattice model using Level 3 inputs. This technique was selected because it embodies all of the types of inputs that the Company expects market participants would consider in determining the fair value of equity linked derivatives embedded in hybrid debt agreements. The following table summarizes the significant inputs resulting from the calculations at issuance and year end: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 June 3, 2011 Equity value $ 29,846 $ 41,738 $ 36,811 Volatility 60 % 35 % 70 % Risk free return 0.49 % 0.67 % 1.60 % Dividend yield 2.87 % 2.15 % 2.51 % Strike price $ 3.79 $ 3.88 $ 4.65

Stock Options

Stock Options	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Note J - Stock Options The Company’s 2006 Stock Option Plan (the “2006 Plan”), as amended, provides for the granting of options to purchase not more than an aggregate of 559,000 The 2006 Plan provides that it is to be administered by the Board of Directors, or by a committee appointed by the Board, which will be responsible for determining, subject to the provisions of the 2006 Plan, to whom the options are granted, the number of shares of common stock subject to an option, whether an option shall be incentive or non-qualified, the exercise price of each option (which, other than in the case of incentive stock options, may be less than the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant), the period during which each option may be exercised and the other terms and conditions of each option. No options may be granted under the 2006 Plan after June 26, 2016. Weighted Average Weighted Remaining Average contractual Aggregate Number Exercise term Intrinsic of Shares Price (years) Value Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2013 410 $ 1.52 5.55 $ 844 Options canceled (6) $ 3.64 Options exercised (4) $ 3.64 Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014 400 4.73 $ 1,258 Options repurchased (350) $ 1.47 Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2015 50 $ 1.63 3.72 $ 93 Options available for grant under 2006 Plan at December 31, 2015 559 Stock-based compensation for an award of equity instruments, including stock options, is recognized as an expense over the vesting period based on the fair value of the award at the grant date. On May 19 and May 20, 2015 the Company repurchased 350 922 281 50

Treasury Stock

Treasury Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Treasury Stock [Text Block]	Note K - Treasury Stock On July 22, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 2,000 1,713 5,222 375 1,583 150 254 4 During 2014, the Company purchased 74 352

Accumulated other comprehensive

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	Note L – Accumulated other comprehensive income/(Loss) Foreign Interest Currency Rate Swap Year ended December 31, 2015 Translation Contract Total Beginning balance $ (334) $ - $ (334) Other comprehensive loss (332) - (332) Net current period other comprehensive loss (332) - (332) Ending balance $ (666) $ - $ (666) Foreign Interest Currency Rate Swap Year ended December 31, 2014 Translation Contract Total Beginning balance $ 84 $ (33) $ 51 Other comprehensive loss before reclassification (418) - (418) Loss reclassified to operations - 33 (a) $ 33 Net current period other comprehensive (loss)/income (418) 33 (385) Ending balance $ (334) $ - $ (334) (a) Reclassified to following line items in the statement of income: Interest expense, net $ 52 Income taxes (19) Net of tax $ 33

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note M - Income Taxes Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 U.S. $ 3,259 $ 5,837 Foreign 625 1,222 $ 3,884 $ 7,059 Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Current U.S. Federal $ 1,476 $ 3,039 State and local 607 416 Foreign 225 318 2,308 3,773 Deferred U.S. Federal (1,099) (399) State and local (134) (49) Foreign - - (1,233) (448) $ 1,075 $ 3,325 Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Provision for taxes at statutory rate of 34% $ 1,321 $ 2,400 State and local taxes, net of federal tax effect 312 242 Permanent differences (a) (426) 854 Reversal of prior year unrecognized tax benefits (103) (79) Other (29) (92) $ 1,075 $ 3,325 (a) Prinicipally related to the change in the value of derivative liability for the embedded conversion option Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Deferred current tax assets Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 447 $ 215 Accrued expenses 478 72 Inventories 4,176 3,544 Derivative liability for embedded conversion option 82 - Stock Options - 80 5,183 3,911 Deferred current tax liabilities Unamortized debt discount (82) - (82) - Net deferred current tax assets 5,101 3,911 Deferred long-term tax assets Derivative liability for embedded conversion option - 306 - 306 Deferred long-term tax liabilities Property and Equipment (8) (51) Unamortized debt discount - (306) (8) (357) Net deferred long-term tax liabilities (8) (51) Net deferred tax assets $ 5,093 $ 3,860 Foreign income and related foreign income taxes primarily relates to the Company’s subsidiaries in Belgium, Imbali Metals BVBA, Empire Resources (UK) Limited and Empire Resources de Mexico. For US income tax purposes, the Company has elected to treat Imbali as a disregarded entity and include its taxable income in the Company’s consolidated federal income tax return and separate state income tax returns. Empire Resources de Mexico is taxed as a corporation in Mexico and Empire Resources (UK) is likewise taxable as a company in the United Kingdom. Due to U.S. tax rules dealing with constructive repatriation of earnings, such earnings are also currently included in the Company’s consolidated federal income tax return and separate state income tax return. Federal income taxes attributable to the subsidiaries taxable income are offset by tax credits for foreign taxes paid by the subsidiaries. Undistributed earnings of Imbali amounted to approximately $ 3,895 594 5 s, no provision for such withholding tax has been provided. Mexico does not have a withholding tax on dividends paid from Mexican corporations. For federal income tax purposes, foreign tax credits would be available to the Company for the withholding tax, subject to limitations. The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. 2015 2014 Balance at January 1 $ 170 $ 249 Reductions from settlements or filings with state tax authorities - - Reductions from lapse of statute of limitations (20) (69) Settlements - - Net (decrease) for tax positions of prior years (83) (10) Balance at December 31 (a) $ 67 $ 170 (a) Liability included in income taxes payable in the consolidated balance sheets. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2015 and 2014 would impact the Company’s effective tax rate, if recognized. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. The Company reversed approximately $ 44 41 22 66 The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return and also files income tax returns in various state jurisdictions. With certain exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state or local income tax examinations by taxing authorities for years before 2012.

Employee Retirement Benefits

Employee Retirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Note N - Employee Retirement Benefits The Company has implemented a salary reduction employee benefit plan, under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees may contribute up to the maximum amount allowable by law and the Company will provide a matching contribution of 50 2 Years of service Vested 1 25 % 2 50 % 3 75 % 4 100 % Employees who terminate prior to 100% vesting forfeit their non-vested portion of the Company’s matching contribution, and those funds are used to reduce future matching contributions. Employees in active service on the effective date of the plan were granted retroactive service credit for the purpose of determining their vested percentage. Company matching contributions amounted to $ 75

Per Share Data

Per Share Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Note O – Per Share Data Year Ended Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Numerator: Net income $ 2,809 $ 3,734 Add back of interest on convertible subordinated debt, net of taxes 680 Add back of amortization of discount on convertible subordinated debt, net of taxes 363 Adjustment for change in value of convertible note derivative, net of taxes (1,569) Numerator for diluted earnings per share $ 2,283 $ 3,734 Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding-basic 8,669 8,768 Dilutive effect of convertible subordinated debt 2,902 Dilutive effect of stock options 114 262 Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted 11,685 9,030 Basic earnings per share $ 0.32 $ 0.43 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.20 $ 0.41 In computing diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2014, no effect has been given to the 2,833

Dividends

Dividends	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Dividend Disclosure [Text Block]	Note P – D ividends On March 19, 2015, the Company announced a cash dividend of $ 0.025 218 0.025 217 0.025 217 0.025 213 The Board of Directors will review its dividend policy on a quarterly basis, and make a determination subject to the profitability and free cash flow and the other requirements of the business.

Business Segment and Geographic

Business Segment and Geographic Area Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note Q – Business Segment and Geographic Area Information The Company’s only business segment is the sale and distribution of non-ferrous and ferrous metals. Sales are attributed to countries based on location of customer. Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 United States $ 385,729 $ 350,510 Latin America 15,604 103,294 Canada 42,522 46,048 Australia & New Zealand 39,312 42,750 Europe 38,569 39,677 $ 521,736 $ 582,279

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note R - Commitments and Contingencies [1] Lease: The Company currently leases office facilities under a lease expiring in May 2025. Year Ending December 31, 2016 346 2017 353 2018 361 2019 368 2020 361 Thereafter 1,477 $ 3,266 Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $ 317 306 [2] Letters of credit: Outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2015, amounted in total to approximately $ 29,422 36,586

Summary of Significant Accoun27

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[1] Principles of consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Empire Resources Pacific Ltd., the Company’s sales agent in Australia, 8911 Kelso Drive, (organized in June 2015) the owner of the warehouse facility in Essex, Maryland, 6900 Quad Avenue, LLC, the former owner of a warehouse facility in Baltimore, Maryland which was sold in 2015, Empire Resources de Mexico, Imbali Metals BVBA, and Empire Resources UK Ltd (organized in February 2015), the Company’s operating subsidiaries in Mexico and Europe. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[2] Revenue recognition: Revenue on product sales is recognized at the point in time when the product has been shipped or delivered, title and risk of loss has been transferred to the customer, and the following conditions are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed and determinable, and collectability of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.
Accounts Receivable And Allowance, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[3] Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable are stated as the outstanding balance due from customers, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains a credit insurance policy with a 10
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[4] Inventories: Inventories which consist of purchased semi-finished metal products are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the specific-identification method. Inventory has generally been purchased for specific customer orders. The carrying amount of inventory which is hedged by futures contracts designated as fair value hedges is adjusted to fair value.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[5] Property and equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated by the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Impaired assets are written down to their fair value.
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[6] Derivatives: The Company recognizes all derivatives in the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges are adjusted to fair value through earnings. If the derivative is a hedge, depending upon the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are either offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments through earnings (fair value hedge), or recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings (cash flow hedge). The ineffective portion of a derivative’s change in fair value, if any, is immediately recognized in earnings. When a hedged item in a fair value hedge is sold, the adjustment in the carrying amount of the hedged item is recognized in earnings (see Note E).
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	[7] Foreign currency translation: The functional currency of Empire Resources Pacific Ltd., a wholly-owned domestic subsidiary which acts as a sales agent in Australia and New Zealand, is the Australian dollar. The Company also has wholly owned foreign subsidiaries incorporated in Belgium and England which sell semi-finished metal products in Europe. The functional currency of the Belgian subsidiary is the Euro and that of the English subsidiary is the British Pound. Cumulative translation adjustments, which are charged or credited to accumulated other comprehensive income, arise from translation of functional currency amounts into U.S. dollars.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[8] Income taxes: The Company follows the asset and liability approach for deferred income taxes. This method provides that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded, using currently enacted tax rates, based upon the difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial statement purposes. Deferred tax asset valuation allowances are recorded when management believes that it is more likely than not that the related deferred tax assets will be not be realized.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[9] Per share data: Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share give effect to all dilutive outstanding stock options, using the treasury stock method and assumed conversion of subordinated debt (see Note O).
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[10] Stock - based compensation: Stock-based compensation expense for an award of equity instruments, including stock options, is recognized over the vesting period based on the fair value of the award at the grant date.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[11] Newly Effective Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new accounting guidance, Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, on revenue recognition. The new standard provides for a single five-step model to be applied to all revenue contracts with customers as well as requires additional financial statement disclosures that will enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows relating to customer contracts. Companies have an option to use either a retrospective approach or cumulative effect adjustment approach to implement the standard. For public entities, this ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016, the original effective date of the statement. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued accounting guidance, Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. The guidance requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability, consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not believe that the new standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. ln July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory ("ASU 2015-11") which changes the measurement principle for inventory from the lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 defines net realizable value as estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The new guidance must be applied on a prospective basis and is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842): Leases (“ASU 2016-02”) which is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. Under ASU 2016-02, lessees will be required to recognize for all leases at the commencement date a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease measured on a discounted basis, and a right-to-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use or control the use of a specified asset for the lease term. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[12] Fair Value Authoritative guidance defines fair value 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 fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, as described below: ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ Derivative contracts consisting of aluminum future contracts, foreign currency forward contracts, and interest rate swaps are valued using quoted market prices and significant other observable inputs. These financial instruments are typically exchange-traded and are generally classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy depending on whether the exchange is deemed to be an active market or not. The conversion option embedded in convertible subordinated notes issued in 2011 is valued using Level 3 inputs. December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Inventories $ 149,451 $ 165,586 Aluminum futures contracts $ 3,892 9,769 Foreign currency forward contracts 1,337 Liabilities: Embedded conversion option $ 942 $ 2,734 Foreign currency forward contracts 348
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[13] Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Major Customers, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[14] Significant customers and concentration of suppliers: For the year ended December 31, 2015, one customer accounted for 10 The Company’s purchase of metal products is from several suppliers located throughout the world. Three suppliers, PT. Alumindo, Hulamin Ltd and Southeast Aluminium accounted for 56 39 .

Summary of Significant Accoun28

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	Major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are classified as follows: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Inventories $ 149,451 $ 165,586 Aluminum futures contracts $ 3,892 9,769 Foreign currency forward contracts 1,337 Liabilities: Embedded conversion option $ 942 $ 2,734 Foreign currency forward contracts 348

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	Property and equipment are summarized as follows: December 31, 2015 2014 Estimated Useful Life Cost: Land $ 2,150 $ 1,180 Buildings and improvements 4,854 3,551 10 and 40 years Other equipment 1,707 1,508 3 to 5 years 8,711 6,239 Less: Accumulated depreciation 1,371 1,981 Net Book Value $ 7,340 $ 4,258

Derivative Financial Instrume30

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]	The Company’s unrealized assets and liabilities in respect of its fair value hedges measured at fair value at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows: Derivatives designated December 31, December 31, as fair value hedges Balance Sheet Location 2015 2014 Asset (liability) derivatives: Aluminum futures contracts Other current assets $ 3,892 9,769 Foreign currency forward contracts Other current (liabilities) assets (348) 1,337 Total $ 3,544 $ 11,106
Schedule Of Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Table Text Block]	The table below summarizes the realized gain or (loss) on the Company’s derivative instruments and their location in the income statement: Year Ended Derivatives in hedging Location of Gain or December 31, relationships (Loss) Recognized 2015 2014 Foreign currency forward contracts (a) Cost of goods sold $ (540) $ 168 Interest rate swaps (b) Interest expense, net - (52) Aluminum futures (c) Cost of goods sold 24,518 (3,272) Total $ 23,978 $ (3,156) (a) Fair value hedge: the related hedged item is accounts receivable and accounts payable denominated in foreign currency and offsetting gains in 2015 and losses in 2014, in the same respective amounts are included in cost of goods sold. (b) Cash flow hedge: recognized loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss in 2014. (c) Fair value hedge: the related hedged item is inventory and offsetting losses in 2015 and gains in 2014, in the same respective amounts are included in cost of goods sold in 2015 and 2014.

Accrued expenses and derivati31

Accrued expenses and derivative liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accrued Expenses And Derivative Liabilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2015 2014 Accrued expenses $ 5,829 $ 4,137 Derivative liabilities 348 - $ 6,177 $ 4,137

Mortgage Payable (Tables)

Mortgage Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	The following are the future maturities of the mortgage at December 31, 2015: Year Ending December 31, 2016 $ 265 2017 265 2018 265 2019 265 2020 265 Thereafter 3,909 $ 5,234

Convertible Subordinated Debt (

Convertible Subordinated Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the significant inputs resulting from the calculations at issuance and year end: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 June 3, 2011 Equity value $ 29,846 $ 41,738 $ 36,811 Volatility 60 % 35 % 70 % Risk free return 0.49 % 0.67 % 1.60 % Dividend yield 2.87 % 2.15 % 2.51 % Strike price $ 3.79 $ 3.88 $ 4.65

Stock Options (Tables)

Stock Options (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	The following is a summary of stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014: Weighted Average Weighted Remaining Average contractual Aggregate Number Exercise term Intrinsic of Shares Price (years) Value Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2013 410 $ 1.52 5.55 $ 844 Options canceled (6) $ 3.64 Options exercised (4) $ 3.64 Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014 400 4.73 $ 1,258 Options repurchased (350) $ 1.47 Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2015 50 $ 1.63 3.72 $ 93 Options available for grant under 2006 Plan at December 31, 2015 559

Accumulated Other Comprehensi35

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 on an after tax basis is as follows: Foreign Interest Currency Rate Swap Year ended December 31, 2015 Translation Contract Total Beginning balance $ (334) $ - $ (334) Other comprehensive loss (332) - (332) Net current period other comprehensive loss (332) - (332) Ending balance $ (666) $ - $ (666) Foreign Interest Currency Rate Swap Year ended December 31, 2014 Translation Contract Total Beginning balance $ 84 $ (33) $ 51 Other comprehensive loss before reclassification (418) - (418) Loss reclassified to operations - 33 (a) $ 33 Net current period other comprehensive (loss)/income (418) 33 (385) Ending balance $ (334) $ - $ (334) (a) Reclassified to following line items in the statement of income: Interest expense, net $ 52 Income taxes (19) Net of tax $ 33

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	The components of income before income taxes were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 U.S. $ 3,259 $ 5,837 Foreign 625 1,222 $ 3,884 $ 7,059
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Current U.S. Federal $ 1,476 $ 3,039 State and local 607 416 Foreign 225 318 2,308 3,773 Deferred U.S. Federal (1,099) (399) State and local (134) (49) Foreign - - (1,233) (448) $ 1,075 $ 3,325
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Provision for taxes at statutory rate of 34% $ 1,321 $ 2,400 State and local taxes, net of federal tax effect 312 242 Permanent differences (a) (426) 854 Reversal of prior year unrecognized tax benefits (103) (79) Other (29) (92) $ 1,075 $ 3,325 (a) Prinicipally related to the change in the value of derivative liability for the embedded conversion option
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are composed of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Deferred current tax assets Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 447 $ 215 Accrued expenses 478 72 Inventories 4,176 3,544 Derivative liability for embedded conversion option 82 - Stock Options - 80 5,183 3,911 Deferred current tax liabilities Unamortized debt discount (82) - (82) - Net deferred current tax assets 5,101 3,911 Deferred long-term tax assets Derivative liability for embedded conversion option - 306 - 306 Deferred long-term tax liabilities Property and Equipment (8) (51) Unamortized debt discount - (306) (8) (357) Net deferred long-term tax liabilities (8) (51) Net deferred tax assets $ 5,093 $ 3,860
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	2015 2014 Balance at January 1 $ 170 $ 249 Reductions from settlements or filings with state tax authorities - - Reductions from lapse of statute of limitations (20) (69) Settlements - - Net (decrease) for tax positions of prior years (83) (10) Balance at December 31 (a) $ 67 $ 170 (a) Liability included in income taxes payable in the consolidated balance sheets.

Employee Retirement Benefits (T

Employee Retirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Defined Contribution Plan Matching Contribution Vested Based On Length Of Service [Table Text Block]	The employees’ vesting of the Company’s matching contribution is based upon length of service as follows: Years of service Vested 1 25 % 2 50 % 3 75 % 4 100 %

Per Share Data (Tables)

Per Share Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	The following is the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share: Year Ended Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Numerator: Net income $ 2,809 $ 3,734 Add back of interest on convertible subordinated debt, net of taxes 680 Add back of amortization of discount on convertible subordinated debt, net of taxes 363 Adjustment for change in value of convertible note derivative, net of taxes (1,569) Numerator for diluted earnings per share $ 2,283 $ 3,734 Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding-basic 8,669 8,768 Dilutive effect of convertible subordinated debt 2,902 Dilutive effect of stock options 114 262 Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted 11,685 9,030 Basic earnings per share $ 0.32 $ 0.43 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.20 $ 0.41

Business Segment and Geograph39

Business Segment and Geographic Area Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Sales to domestic and foreign customers were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 United States $ 385,729 $ 350,510 Latin America 15,604 103,294 Canada 42,522 46,048 Australia & New Zealand 39,312 42,750 Europe 38,569 39,677 $ 521,736 $ 582,279

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	The minimum non-cancelable scheduled rentals under this lease are as follows: Year Ending December 31, 2016 346 2017 353 2018 361 2019 368 2020 361 Thereafter 1,477 $ 3,266

Summary of Significant Accoun41

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventories [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 149,451	$ 165,586
Aluminum Futures Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	3,892	9,769
Embedded Conversion Option [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	942	2,734
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 1,337
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 348

Summary of Significant Accoun42

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage Of Provision For Accounts Receivable	10.00%
Cost Of Goods, Total [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	56.00%	39.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%

Fair Value of Financial Instr43

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 11,000	$ 11,000

Property and Equipment (Details

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	$ 8,711	$ 6,239
Less: Accumulated depreciation	1,371	1,981
Net Book Value	7,340	4,258
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	2,150	1,180
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	$ 4,854	3,551
Buildings and improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Buildings and improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Other equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	$ 1,707	$ 1,508
Other equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Other equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years

Property and Equipment (Detai45

Property and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation	$ 185	$ 121
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total	3,768	0
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Total	(244)	$ 0
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	$ 6,575

Derivative Financial Instrume46

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair Value Hedges, Net, Total	$ 3,544	$ 11,106
Other current assets Member] | Aluminum futures contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair Value Hedges, Net, Total	3,892	9,769
Other Current Assets Liabilities [Member] | Foreign currency forward contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair Value Hedges, Net, Total	$ (348)	$ 1,337

Derivative Financial Instrume47

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total		$ 23,978	$ (3,156)
Foreign currency forward contracts [Member] | Cost of goods sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total	[1]	(540)	168
Interest rate swaps [Member] | Interest expense, net [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total	[2]	0	(52)
Aluminum futures [Member] | Cost of goods sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total	[3]	$ 24,518	$ (3,272)
[1]	Fair value hedge: the related hedged item is accounts receivable and accounts payable denominated in foreign currency and offsetting gains in 2015 and losses in 2014, in the same respective amounts are included in cost of goods sold.
[2]	Cash flow hedge: recognized loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss in 2014.
[3]	Fair value hedge: the related hedged item is inventory and offsetting losses in 2015 and gains in 2014, in the same respective amounts are included in cost of goods sold in 2015 and 2014.

Accrued expenses and derivati48

Accrued expenses and derivative liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accrued Expenses and Derivative Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued expenses	$ 5,829	$ 4,137
Derivative liabilities	942	0
Accrued Expenses Derivative Liabilities	$ 6,177	$ 4,137

Mortgage Payable (Details)

Mortgage Payable (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
2,016	$ 265
2,017	265
2,018	265
2,019	265
2,020	265
Thereafter	3,909
Long-term Debt, Total	$ 5,234

Mortgage Payable (Details Textu

Mortgage Payable (Details Textual) - Mortgage Loans [Member] - USD ($)	Oct. 15, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment		$ 21,600
Loans Receivable, Description of Variable Rate Basis		LIBOR + 1.75%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.37%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 5,300,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal	$ 22,100
Debt Instrument, Term	10 years
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.75%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	1.75% over LIBOR
Debt Instrument, Maturity Year	2,025

Notes Payable (Details Textual)

Notes Payable (Details Textual) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 18, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 19, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2015EUR (€)	Jul. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2015EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014EUR (€)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$ 275,000	$ 200,000	$ 27,922					$ 36,586
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	25,000
Excess Capital	$ 50,000
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity			$ 158,922					229,386
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	Jun. 19, 2017		Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount			$ 9,679	€ 8,000
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding			$ 8,146		€ 7,500
Line Of Credit Facility, Interest Rate, Variable Rate Basis			EURIBOR plus 1.9%	EURIBOR plus 1.9%
Borrowings [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding			$ 1,500					$ 8,288	€ 6,850
Committed Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 185,000
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	35,000
Uncommitted Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding						$ 13,576	€ 12,500
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	90,000
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 15,000
Rabobank Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding						$ 4,344	€ 4,000
Rabobank International [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		300,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		150,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity		75,000
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Other, Net		$ 75,000

Convertible Subordinated Debt52

Convertible Subordinated Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 03, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Equity value	$ 29,846	$ 41,738	$ 36,811
Volatility	60.00%	35.00%	70.00%
Risk free return	0.49%	0.67%	1.60%
Dividend yield	2.87%	2.15%	2.51%
Strike price	$ 3.79	$ 3.88	$ 4.65

Convertible Subordinated Debt53

Convertible Subordinated Debt (Details Textual) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 18, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)$ / shares	Jun. 03, 2011USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares		$ 3.79
Convertible Subordinated Debt		$ 4,000
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives		1,792	$ 1,113
Accounts Payable, Interest-bearing		962
Related Party Loan Monthly Installment Upon Disagreement		$ 586	481
Related Party Loan Interest Rate Basis Upon Disagreement		3.69%
Amortization Of Intangible Assets		$ 321	321
Investment Income, Interest		56	177
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities, Net of Adjustments	$ 1,507	0	1,507
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component	916
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	164	0	$ (164)
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component	427
Common Stock [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible Subordinated Debt	$ 1,000
Pt Alumindo [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Due from Affiliates		$ 10,000
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period				10.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio	254	263.79	257.56
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares		$ 7	$ 3.88
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral, Total		$ 2,829
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		1	$ 1	$ 12,000
Supply Agreement With Pt. Alumindo [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Related Party Loan Monthly Installment		$ 278

Stock Options (Details)

Stock Options (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Option [Line Items]
Options outstanding and exercisable Number of Shares, Begining Balance	400	410
Options canceled, Shares		(6)
Options exercised, Shares		(4)
Options repurchased, Shares	(350)
Options outstanding and exercisable Number of Shares, Ending Balance	50	400	410
Options available for grant under 2006 Plan at December 31, 2015	559
Options outstanding and exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price, Begining Balance		$ 1.52
Options canceled, Weighted Average Exercise Price		3.64
Options exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price		$ 3.64
Options repurchased, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 1.47
Options outstanding and exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	$ 1.63		$ 1.52
Options outstanding and exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price Remaining Contratual term	3 years 8 months 19 days	4 years 8 months 23 days	5 years 6 months 18 days
Options outstanding and exercisable Aggregate Intrinisic Value	$ 93	$ 1,258	$ 844

Stock Options (Details Textual)

Stock Options (Details Textual) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	May. 20, 2015	May. 19, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number	50		350	350
Payments for Stock Options	$ 922	$ 0
Excess tax benefit related to purchase of stock options	281
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Payments for Stock Options	922
Excess tax benefit related to purchase of stock options	$ 281
2006 Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	559,000

Treasury Stock (Details Textual

Treasury Stock (Details Textual) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 22, 2008
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased						2,000
Treasury stock acquired				$ 1,583	$ 352
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued		4	150
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued	254
Repurchase One [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Treasury stock acquired				$ 5,222	$ 352
Treasury Stock Shares Acquired Cost Method				1,713	74
Repurchase Two [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Treasury stock acquired				$ 1,583
Treasury Stock Shares Acquired Cost Method				375

Accumulated Other Comprehensi57

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance, Foreign currency translation	$ (334)	$ 84
Other comprehensive loss, Foreign Currency Translation	(332)	(418)
Loss reclassified to operations, Foreign Currency Translation		0
Net current period other comprehensive (loss)/income, Foreign Currency Translation	(332)	(418)
Ending balance, Foreign Currency Translation	(666)	(334)
Beginning balance, Interest Rate Swap Contract	0	(33)
Other comprehensive loss, Interest Rate Swap Contract	0	0
Loss reclassified to operations, Interest Rate Swap Contract		33
Net current period other comprehensive (loss)/income, Interest Rate Swap Contract	0	33
Ending balance, Interest Rate Swap Contract	0	0
Beginning balance	(334)	51
Other comprehensive loss	(332)	(418)
Loss reclassified to operations		33
Net current period other comprehensive income	(332)	(385)
Ending balance	$ (666)	$ (334)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi58

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
(a) Reclassified to following line items in the statement of income:
Income taxes	$ 1,075	$ 3,325
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
(a) Reclassified to following line items in the statement of income:
Interest expense, net		52
Income taxes		(19)
Net of tax		$ 33

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
U.S.	$ 3,259	$ 5,837
Foreign	625	1,222
Income before income taxes	$ 3,884	$ 7,059

Income Taxes (Details 1)

Income Taxes (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current
U.S. Federal	$ 1,476	$ 3,039
State and local	607	416
Foreign	225	318
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	2,308	3,773
Deferred
U.S. Federal	(1,099)	(399)
State and local	(134)	(49)
Foreign	0	0
Deferred income taxes	(1,233)	(448)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 1,075	$ 3,325

Income Taxes (Details 2)

Income Taxes (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Provision for taxes at statutory rate of 34%		$ 1,321	$ 2,400
State and local taxes, net of federal tax effect		312	242
Permanent differences	[1]	(426)	854
Reversal of prior year unrecognized tax benefits		(103)	(79)
Other		(29)	(92)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)		$ 1,075	$ 3,325
[1]	Prinicipally related to the change in the value of derivative liability for the embedded conversion option

Income Taxes (Details 3)

Income Taxes (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred current tax assets
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 447	$ 215
Accrued expenses	478	72
Inventories	4,176	3,544
Derivative liability for embedded conversion option	82	0
Stock Options	0	80
Deferred current tax assets, Total	5,183	3,911
Deferred current tax liabilities
Unamortized debt discount	(82)	0
Deferred current tax liabilities, Total	(82)	0
Net deferred current tax assets	5,101	3,911
Deferred long-term tax assets
Derivative liability for embedded conversion option	0	306
Deferred long-term tax assets, Total	0	306
Deferred long-term tax liabilities
Property and Equipment	(8)	(51)
Unamortized debt discount	0	(306)
Deferred long-term tax liabilities, Total	(8)	(357)
Net deferred long-term tax liabilities	(8)	(51)
Net deferred tax assets	$ 5,093	$ 3,860

Income Taxes (Details 4)

Income Taxes (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Balance at January 1		$ 170	[1]	$ 249
Reductions from settlements or filings with state tax authorities		0		0
Reductions from lapse of statute of limitations		(20)		(69)
Settlements		0		0
Net (decrease) for tax positions of prior years		(83)		(10)
Balance at December 31	[1]	$ 67		$ 170
[1]	Liability included in income taxes payable in the consolidated balance sheets.

Income Taxes (Details Textual)

Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Percentage Of Withholding Tax		5.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued	$ 22	$ 66
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	34.00%	34.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Value of Accrued Interest reversed	$ 44	$ 41
MEXICO
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	594
IMBALI
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	$ 3,895

Employee Retirement Benefits (D

Employee Retirement Benefits (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Year One [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution, Annual Vesting Percentage	25.00%
Year Two [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution, Annual Vesting Percentage	50.00%
Year Three [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution, Annual Vesting Percentage	75.00%
Year Four [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution, Annual Vesting Percentage	100.00%

Employee Retirement Benefits 66

Employee Retirement Benefits (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match	50.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	2.00%
Condition For Forfeiture Of Non Vested Portion Of Matching Contribution	Employees who terminate prior to 100% vesting forfeit their non-vested portion of the Company’s matching contribution.
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	$ 75	$ 75

Per Share Data (Details)

Per Share Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Numerator:
Net income	$ 2,809	$ 3,734
Add back of interest on convertible subordinated debt, net of taxes	680
Add back of amortization of discount on convertible subordinated debt, net of taxes	363
Adjustment for change in value of convertible note derivative, net of taxes	(1,569)
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share	$ 2,283	$ 3,734
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	8,669	8,768
Dilutive effect of convertible subordinated debt (in shares)	2,902
Dilutive effect of stock options (in shares)	114	262
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	11,685	9,030
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.32	$ 0.43
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.41

Per Share Data (Details Textual

Per Share Data (Details Textual) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	2,833

Dividends (Details Textual)

Dividends (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Oct. 14, 2015	Apr. 13, 2015	Jan. 20, 2016	Dec. 18, 2015	Sep. 17, 2015	Jul. 17, 2015	Jun. 19, 2015	Mar. 19, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid				$ 0.025	$ 0.025		$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Payments of Dividends, Total	$ 217	$ 218	$ 213			$ 217			$ 1,101	$ 872

Business Segment and Geograph70

Business Segment and Geographic Area Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 521,736	$ 582,279
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	385,729	350,510
Latin America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	15,604	103,294
Canada [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	42,522	46,048
Australia & New Zealand [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	39,312	42,750
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 38,569	$ 39,677

Commitments and Contingencies71

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
2,016	$ 346
2,017	353
2,018	361
2,019	368
2,020	361
Thereafter	1,477
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$ 3,266

Commitments and Contingencies72

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 18, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		$ 29,422	$ 36,586
Operating Leases, Rent Expense		$ 317	$ 306
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	Jun. 19, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Lease Expiration Date		May 31, 2025