Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis Of Presentation And Use Of Estimates [Policy Text Block] | Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates The accompanying consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") requires us 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain of our accounts, including inventories, long lived assets, goodwill, identifiable intangibles and deferred tax assets and liabilities including related valuation allowances, are particularly impacted by estimates. |
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Reclassification Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to be comparable with the current year's presentation. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash and Cash Equivalents Short term investments that have maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents and are carried at cost, which approximates market value. Our cash balances, which are deposited with highly reputable financial institutions, at times may exceed the federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses related to these cash balances and believe the credit risk to be minimal. |
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. We grant credit to customers and generally require no collateral. To minimize our risk, we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers' financial condition. The allowance for doubtful accounts is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We determine the allowance based on historical write off experience and the aging of such receivables, among other factors. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. We do not have any off balance sheet credit exposure related to our customers. There was no bad debt expense recorded in either of the years ended December 31, 2015 or 2014. Cash flows from accounts receivable are recorded in operating cash flows. |
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair Value of Financial Instruments Our financial instruments, principally accounts receivable and accounts payable, are carried at cost which approximates fair value, due to the short maturities of the accounts. |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventories Inventories are valued at cost on a first in, first out basis, not in excess of market value. Cash flows from the sale of inventories are recorded in operating cash flows. On a quarterly basis, we review our inventories and record excess and obsolete inventory charges based upon our established objective excess and obsolete inventory criteria. These criteria identify material that has not been used in a work order during the prior twelve months and the quantity of material on hand that is greater than the average annual usage of that material over the prior three years. In certain cases, additional excess and obsolete inventory charges are recorded based upon current market conditions, anticipated product life cycles, new product introductions and expected future use of the inventory. The excess and obsolete inventory charges we record establish a new cost basis for the related inventories. We incurred excess and obsolete inventory charges of $342 and $344 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Property and Equipment Machinery and equipment are stated at cost. As further discussed below under "Goodwill, Intangible and Long Lived Assets," machinery and equipment that has been determined to be impaired is written down to its fair value at the time of the impairment. Depreciation is based upon the estimated useful life of the assets using the straight line method. The estimated useful lives range from one to ten years. Leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset. Total depreciation expense was $465 and $524 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
Goodwill Intangible And Long Lived Assets [Policy Text Block] | Goodwill, Intangible and Long-Lived Assets We account for goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 350 (Intangibles Goodwill and Other). Finite lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful economic life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Goodwill is assessed for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter, on a reporting unit basis, or more frequently when events and circumstances occur indicating that the recorded goodwill may be impaired. As a part of the goodwill impairment assessment, we have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we determine this is the case, we are required to perform a two step goodwill impairment test to identify potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized. The two step test is discussed below. If we determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amounts, the two step goodwill impairment test is not required. If we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a result of our qualitative assessment, we will perform a quantitative two step goodwill impairment test. In the Step I test, the fair value of a reporting unit is computed and compared with its book value. If the book value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a Step II test is performed in which the implied fair value of goodwill is compared with the carrying amount of goodwill. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value, an impairment loss is recorded in an amount equal to that excess. The two step goodwill impairment assessment is based upon a combination of the income approach, which estimates the fair value of our reporting units based upon a discounted cash flow approach, and the market approach which estimates the fair value of our reporting units based upon comparable market multiples. This fair value is then reconciled to our market capitalization at year end with an appropriate control premium. The determination of the fair value of our reporting units requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions including the selection of appropriate peer group companies, control premiums, discount rate, terminal growth rates, forecasts of revenue and expense growth rates, changes in working capital, depreciation, amortization and capital expenditures. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions could have a significant impact on either the fair value of the reporting unit or the amount of the goodwill impairment charge. Indefinite lived intangible assets are assessed for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. As a part of the impairment assessment, we have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite lived intangible asset is impaired. If, as a result of our qualitative assessment, we determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required. The quantitative impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. |
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | Stock-Based Compensation |
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Subsequent Events |
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | |
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Product Warranties |
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Engineering and Product Development |
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] | Foreign Currency |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income Taxes The asset and liability method is used in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized. |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Net Earnings Per Common Share Net earnings per common share basic is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Net earnings per common share diluted is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during each period. Common share equivalents represent unvested shares of restricted stock and stock options and are calculated using the treasury stock method. Common share equivalents are excluded from the calculation if their effect is anti dilutive. The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of weighted average common shares outstanding basic to weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding diluted and the average number of potentially dilutive securities that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect was anti dilutive: Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 10,473,210 10,431,743 Potentially dilutive securities: Unvested shares of restricted stock and employee stock options 20,620 34,321 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 10,493,830 10,466,064 Average number of potentially dilutive securities excluded from calculation - 4,753 |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Effect of Recently Issued Amendments to Authoritative Accounting Guidance FASB issued amendments to the current guidance on the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities which is presented in ASC Topic 825 (Financial Instruments). The intent of the updated guidance is to enhance the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with improved decision-making information. The updated guidance includes amendments to address aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure. Changes included in the amendments are the requirement to measure equity investments at fair value, except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in the consolidation of an investee, with changes in fair value recognized in net income; the requirement for a qualitative assessment to identify impairment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values; and the requirement for separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or in the accompanying notes to the financial statements. The amendments are effective for us as of January 1, 2018. Early application is permitted. We do not expect the implementation of these amendments to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In November 2015, the FASB i ssued amendments to update the current guidance on the balance sheet classification of deferred taxes which is presented in ASC Topic 740 (Income Taxes). The purpose of the amendments is to simplify the presentation of deferred tax assets. This guidance requires deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with related valuation allowances, to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. As a result, each tax jurisdiction will now only have one net noncurrent deferred tax asset or liability. The new guidance does not change the existing requirement that prohibits offsetting deferred tax liabilities from one jurisdiction against deferred tax assets of another jurisdiction. The amendments are effective for us as of January 1, 2017. Early application is permitted. We currently plan to elect early application of this guidance effective January 1, 2016. We do not expect the implementation of these amendments to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. |