SMTC (SMTX) 10-K8 Mar 182017 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 02, 2018	Jul. 02, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	SMTC CORP
Entity Central Index Key	1,108,320
Trading Symbol	smtx
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		17,092,373
Entity Public Float			$ 16.3
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017
Current assets:
Cash	$ 5,536	$ 8,503
Accounts receivable—net (note 4)	29,093	22,624
Inventories (note 4)	22,363	20,674
Prepaid expenses and other assets	2,142	2,453
Derivative assets (note 8)	37	0
Income taxes receivable (note 9)	17	17
	59,188	54,271
Property, plant and equipment—net (note 4)	10,269	14,437
Deferred income taxes—net (note 9)	305	226
Deferred financing costs—net	94	70
	69,856	69,004
Current liabilities:
Revolving credit facility (note 5)	12,191	2,731
Accounts payable	25,028	23,078
Accrued liabilities (note 4)	4,877	4,604
Derivative liabilities (note 8)	375	1,256
Income taxes payable (note 9)	48	190
Current portion of long-term debt (note 5)	2,000	2,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations (note 5)	174	389
	44,693	34,248
Long-term debt (note 5)	6,000	8,000
Capital lease obligations (note 5)	89	269
Shareholders’ equity:
Capital stock (note 6)	396	391
Additional paid-in capital	265,355	264,928
Deficit	(246,677)	(238,832)
	19,074	26,487
	$ 69,856	$ 69,004

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Revenue	$ 139,231	$ 167,868	$ 220,616
Cost of sales (note 8)	128,380	152,841	202,899
Gross profit	10,851	15,027	17,717
Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses (note 15)	13,960	14,013	15,863
Restructuring charges (note 14)	1,732	176	0
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (note 4)	1,601
(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	(60)	(5)	2
Operating earnings (loss)	(6,382)	843	1,852
Interest expense, net (note 4)	903	788	1,183
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(7,285)	55	669
Income tax expense (note 9)
Current	639	161	597
Deferred	(79)	126	76
	560	287	673
Net loss and comprehensive loss	$ (7,845)	$ (232)	$ (4)
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.47)	$ (0.01)	$ 0
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.47)	$ (0.01)	$ 0
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (note 10)
Basic (in shares)	16,788,231	16,504,106	16,421,478
Diluted (in shares)	16,788,231	16,504,106	16,421,478

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 28, 2014	16,417,276
Balance at Dec. 28, 2014	$ 390	$ 263,996	$ (238,596)	$ 25,790
Conversion of restricted stock units (in shares)	67,779
Conversion of restricted stock units	$ 1	(1)
Stock-based compensation		510		510
Net loss for the year			(4)	(4)
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 03, 2016	16,485,055
Balance at Jan. 03, 2016	$ 391	264,505	(238,600)	26,296
Stock-based compensation		423		423
Net loss for the year			(232)	(232)
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 01, 2017	16,510,180
Balance at Jan. 01, 2017	$ 391	264,928	(238,832)	26,487
Conversion of exchangeable shares (in shares)	25,125
Conversion of exchangeable shares
Conversion of restricted stock units (in shares)	482,447
Conversion of restricted stock units	$ 5	(5)
Stock-based compensation		432		432
Net loss for the year			(7,845)	(7,845)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017	16,992,627
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 396	$ 265,355	$ (246,677)	$ 19,074

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Operations:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ (7,845)	$ (232)	$ (4)
Items not involving cash:
Depreciation	3,588	4,110	3,967
Unrealized gain on unsettled forward exchange contracts	(918)	(831)	(616)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	1,601
Deferred income taxes	(79)	126	76
Amortization of deferred financing fees	27	69	32
Stock-based compensation	432	423	510
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment	(60)	(5)	2
Change in non-cash operating working capital:
Accounts receivable	(6,469)	7,261	1,139
Inventories	(1,689)	5,203	5,713
Prepaid expenses and other assets	311	(470)	152
Income taxes receivable/payable	(142)	132	(49)
Accounts payable	2,159	(7,998)	1,439
Accrued liabilities	237	(927)	(1,483)
	(8,847)	6,861	10,878
Financing:
Net (repayment) advances of revolving credit facility	9,460	(7,990)	(10,649)
(Repayment) advances of long-term debt	(2,000)	5,000	5,000
Principal payment of capital lease obligations	(395)	(611)	(1,086)
Proceeds from sale and leaseback		509
Deferred financing costs	(51)	(71)	(10)
	7,014	(3,163)	(6,745)
Investing:
Restricted cash - guaranteed deposit		805	(805)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(1,471)	(2,225)	(2,682)
Proceeds from leasehold improvement	56
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	281	126	6
	(1,134)	(1,294)	(3,481)
(Decrease) increase in cash	(2,967)	2,404	652
Cash, beginning of year	8,503	6,099	5,447
Cash, end of the year	5,536	8,503	6,099
Supplemental Information:
Cash interest paid	834	761	1,065
Cash taxes paid	786	444	591
Cash taxes refunded		442
Property, plant and equipment acquired through capital lease		533
Property, plant and equipment acquired that was unpaid in cash and included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$ 23	$ 247	$ 247

Note 1 - Nature of the Business

Note 1 - Nature of the Business	12 Months Ended
Note 1 - Nature of the Business	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	1. Nature of the business SMTC Corporation (the “Company”) is a provider of end-to-end electronics manufacturing services, or EMS, including product design and sustaining engineering services, printed circuit board assembly, or PCBA, production, enclosure fabrication, cable assembly, systems integration and comprehensive testing services, configuration to order, build to order and direct order fulfilment. SMTC facilities span a broad footprint in the United States, Mexico, and China, with approximately 1,171 1,110 The Company ’s financial reporting year is a 52 53 December 31. January 2, 2017 December 31, 2017 ( December 31, 2017”), January 4, 2016 January 1, 2017 ( January 1, 2017”), December 29, 2014 January 3, 2016 ( January 3, 2016”).

Note 2 - Assessment of Liquidit

Note 2 - Assessment of Liquidity Risk	12 Months Ended
Note 2 - Assessment of Liquidity Risk	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Substantial Doubt about Going Concern [Text Block]	2. Assessment of Liquidity Risk The Company has experienced declining revenue in fiscal 2016 2017 $232 2016 $7,845 2017. oss of customers that represented a large concentration of the Company’s business. This decline in revenues directly impacted the Company’s gross profit and its ability to generate positive cash flows from operations. In light of these events, on May 15, 2 017, 2017. six 2017. Concurrent with the Restructuring Plan, the Company also negoti ated a Twelfth Amendment to the PNC Facilities (as defined in Note 5 April 2, 2017 5 As at Decemb er 31, 2017, $5,536 $5,295 5 December 31, 2017. 2018 Management believes that with the completion of the Restructuring Plan and its related cost savings, the revenue growth since the implementation of the Restructuring Plan and the cash available under its PNC Facilities, the Company will be able to satisfy its liquidity needs, for at least but not twelve

Note 3 - Significant Accounting

Note 3 - Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Note 3 - Significant Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	3 . Significant accounting policies (i) Basis of presentation The Company ’s accounting principles are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”). These consolidated financial statements are presented in United States (“U.S.”) dollars. (ii) Principles of consolidation The financial statements of entities which are controlled by the Company through voting equity interests, referred to as subsidiaries, are consolidated. The Company has no (iii) Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the year. Significant estimates include, but are not ’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. Actual results may (iv) Revenue recognition Revenue is derived primarily from the sale of electronics components that are built to customer specifications. Revenue from the sale of products, including inventory held on consignment from customers, is recognized when goods are shipped to customers (FoB Shipping Point) once title has passed to the customer, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, price is fixed or determinable, performance has occurred, all customer-specified test criteria have been met and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue recognized from consignment inventory sales consists of labor and overhead charges once performance has occurred, which is determined once the consignment inventory is shipped to the customer. In addition, the Company has contractual arrangements with the majority of its customers that provide for customers to purchase any unused inventory that the Company has purchased to fulfill that customer ’s forecasted manufacturing demand. Revenue from the sale of excess inventory to the customer is recognized when title passes to the customer which occurs when the inventory is shipped to the customer. The Company also derives revenue from engineering and design services. Service revenue is recognized as services are performed. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis. (v) Allowance for doubtful accounts The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects management ’s best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. Management determines the allowance based on factors such as the length of time the receivables have been outstanding, customer and industry concentrations, credit insurance coverage, the current business environment and historical experience. (vi) Inventories Inventories are valued, on a first first may Consignment inventory received from customers has no (vii) Property, plant and equipment Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is generally calculated on a straight-line basis over the expected useful lives as follows: Buildings (years) 5 – 20 Machinery and equipment (years) 7 – 15 Office furniture and equipment (years) 7 Computer hardware and software (years) 3 Leasehold improvements Over shorter of the lease term and estimated useful life Land is recorded at cost and is not (viii) Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach recognizes the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year as well as deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequence of events recognized in the financial statements and tax returns. The effect of changes in tax rates is recognized in the year in which the rate change occurs. In establishing the appropriate valuation allowances for deferred tax assets, the Company assesses its ability to realize its deferred tax assets based on available evidence, both positive and negative, to determine whether it is more likely than not The Company follows the guidance under Income Taxes ASC 740 ’s financial statements. This guidance prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. This guidance requires the Company to determine if it is more likely than not not or obligation that is greater than fifty (ix) Earnings per common share Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares plus the dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the year. Anti-dilutive potential common shares are excluded. The treasury stock method is used to compute the potential dilutive effect of stock options and outstanding restricted stock units. ( x Translation of foreign currencies The functional currency of the parent company and all foreign operations is the U.S. dollar. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the year-end rates of exchange. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at historical rates and revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the month of the transaction. Exchange gains or losses are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. (xi) Financial instruments The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments (forward foreign exchange contracts) in accordance with applicable guidance. In accordance with these standards, all derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at their respective fair values. Changes in fair value of derivatives that are not The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair values of the revolving credit facility and capital lease obligations approximate the carrying values as the obligations bear rates currently available for debt with similar terms, maturities and credit rating. (xii) Shipping and handling costs Shipping and handling costs are included as a component of cost of sales. (xiii) Stock-based compensation The Company applies ASC 718, – Stock Compensation”, (“ASC 718” 718 (xiv) Fair Value Measurements In accordance with ASC 820, 820” 820 three Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 No Financial assets and financial liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurements requires judgment, and may (xv) Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment The Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups held and used for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not not not not (xvi) Restructuring Charges Costs associated with restructuring activities are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 420, 420 712, – Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits” (ASC 712 712, 420, (xvii) Post-employment benefits The Company sponsors defined contribution pension plans and other post-employment benefit plans for certain employees. Contributions to the defined contribution pension plans are recognized as an expense as services are rendered by employees. The costs of the other post-employment benefit plans are actuarially determined. The liability recognized in the balance sheet in respect of the post-employment benefit plans for certain employees is the present value of the defined other post-employment benefit obligation at the end of the reporting period as determined by the Company ’s actuary. (xviii) Recently adopted Accounting Pronouncements In July 2015, 2015 11: 330 330 not no December 15, 2016, 2015 11 no In November 2015, 2015 17: 740 December 15, 2016, 2015 17 ’s deferred tax assets as non-current. The deferred tax assets reported in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. In March 2016, 2016 09: – Stock Compensation (Topic 718 December 15, 2016, 2016 09 no Recent Accounting Pronouncements In March 2016, 2016 08: 606 April 2016, 2016 10: 606 May 2016, 2016 12: 606 May 2014, 2014 09: 606 605 605 35, not 360, 350, August 2015, 2015 14 606 one December 15, 2017 We have evaluated and performed an analysis of the new revenue standard in relation to our customer contracts and considered the potential impact on the timing of revenue recognition. The Company has determined that the new revenue standard will primarily result in a change to the timing of the Company’s revenue recognition policy for our manufacturing services to “over time” model as products are manufactured as opposed to a “point in time” model upon delivery (which reflects the Company’s current revenue recognition policy). The Company has determined the transitional adjustment upon adoption, will be to recognize contract assets for unbilled revenue with a corresponding reduction in finished goods and work-in-process inventory. The Company estimates that the transitional adjustment may not no January 1, 2018. not In January 2016, 2016 01: 825 10 December 15, 2017, The adoption of ASU 2016 01 not In February 2016, 2016 02: 842 may 12 December 15, 2018, In May 2016, 2016 13 – Credit losses (Topic 326 December 15, 2019 December 15, 2018. not In August 2016, 2016 15 230 eight zero December 15, 2017 2016 15 not In November 2016, 2016 18 230 December 15, 2017 not In January 2017, 2017 01 805 December 15, 2017, not ’s financial statements. In May 2017, 2017 09 718 December 15, 2017, not In August 2017, 2017 12 815 December 15, 2018, not not may

Note 4 - Consolidated Financial

Note 4 - Consolidated Financial Statement Details	12 Months Ended
Note 4 - Consolidated Financial Statement Details	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]	4 . Consolidated financial statement details The following consolidated financial statement details are presented as of the period end dates indicated for the consolidated balance sheets and for each of the periods indicated for the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Consolidated balance sheets Accounts receivable —net: December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 2017 Trade accounts receivable $ 28,793 $ 22,284 Other receivables 300 511 Allowance for doubtful accounts — (171 ) Accounts receivable —net $ 29,093 $ 22,624 Inventories: December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 2017 Raw materials $ 17,049 $ 14,863 Work in process 1,874 1,557 Finished goods 3,029 3,678 Parts and other 411 576 Inventories $ 22,363 $ 20,674 Inventories are recorded net of a provision for obsolescence as at December 31, 2017 January 1, 2017 $619 $442 Property, plant and equipment —net: December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 Cost: Land $ 1,648 $ 1,648 Buildings 9,852 9,852 Machinery and equipment (a) (b) 30,319 31,615 Office furniture and equipment 534 556 Computer hardware and software (b) 3,173 3,544 Leasehold improvements 2,160 2,129 47,686 49,344 Less accumulated depreciation and impairment: Land — — Buildings (8,619 ) (8,174 ) Machinery and equipment (a) (b) (24,650 ) (22,460 ) Office furniture and equipment (413 ) (438 ) Computer hardware and software (b) (2,622 ) (2,842 ) Leasehold improvements (1,113 ) (993 ) (37,417 ) (34,907 ) Property, plant and equipment —net $ 10,269 $ 14,437 (a) Included within machinery and equipment were assets under capital leases with costs of $533 $2,193 $2 22 $673 December 31, 2017 January 1, 2017, December 31, 2017 January 1, 2017 $162 $673, $97 December 31, 2017. December 31, 2017, $1,660 (b) In accordance with ASC 360 10, may not the second 2017, not $1,025 2017. $1,188. 1%, $110. 1% $37. December 31, 2017 not Additionally during the second 2017, no $870. $265, $383 $118. $181, $472 $291. $130, $135 $5. $576 second 2017 As at December 31, 2017, not $1,380. $1,410 no 2017. 10%, $1,060. may Accrued liabilities: December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 Customer-related $ 936 $ 898 Payroll 2,485 2,134 Professional services 328 281 Restructuring 109 27 Vendor related 493 613 Other 526 651 Accrued liabilities $ 4,877 $ 4,604 Consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss Interest expense, net: Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 201 7 Year ended January 3 , 201 6 Long-term debt $ 454 $ 222 $ — Revolving credit facility 395 465 1,040 Amortization of deferred financing costs 27 69 32 Obligations under capital lease 27 67 116 Interest earned on cash deposits — (35 ) (5 ) Interest expense, net $ 903 $ 788 $ 1,183

Note 5 - Debt and Capital Lease

Note 5 - Debt and Capital Leases	12 Months Ended
Note 5 - Debt and Capital Leases	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	5 . Debt and capital leases (a) Revolving credit and long-term debt facilities The Company borrows money under a Revolving Credit and Security Agreement with PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”) which governs the PNC Revolving Credit Facility and the PNC Long-Term Debt Facility (“PNC Facilities”). The PNC Facilities have a term ending on January 2, 2021. 0.75%. 1.25%. 4.9% 2017 4.2% 2016. As at December 31, 2017, $5,295 January 1, 2017 - $7,377 $30,000. On May 15, 2017, September 14, 2011 Pursuant to the Twelfth Amendment, PNC has modified the definition of EBITDA (as defined in the Twelfth Amendment) to include additional exclusions and limits. In addition, the Lender has increased the interest rates by 0.25% 2017 0.25% 0.75% The PNC Long-Term Debt Facility of $10,000 January 2, 2021 $500 At December 31, 2017, $12,191 January 1, 2017 - $2,731 lock-box” under the terms of the PNC Revolving Credit Facility. At December 31, 2017, $8,000 January 1, 2017, $10,000 The PNC Facilities are a joint and several obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries that are borrowers under the facilities and are jointly and severally guaranteed by other subsidiaries of the Company. Repayment under the PNC Facilities is collateralized by the assets of the Company and each of its subsidiaries. (b) Covenants The Revolving Credit and Security Agreement contains certain financial and non-financial covenants. As defined under the Twelfth Amendment, the Company was required to maintain a minimum EBITDA for the twelve July 2, 2017 three October 1, 2017. three December 31, 2017, six April 1, 2018, nine July 1, 2018, twelve September 30, 2018 twelve January 2, 2021. The financial covenants also require that the Company limit unfunded capital expenditures (all as defined in the credit agreement governing the PNC Facilities). The Company is in compliance with the financial covenants included in the PNC Facilities as of December 31, 2017. (c) Obligations under capital leases Minimum lease payments for capital leases due within each of the next three 2018 194 2019 81 Thereafter — Total minimum lease payments 275 Amount representing interest of 6% (12 ) Present value of lease payments 263 Current portion of capital lease obligations 174 Long term capital lease obligations $ 89

Note 6 - Capital Stock

Note 6 - Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
Note 6 - Capital Stock	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	6 . Capital stock Common shares Authorized share capital: The authorized share capital of the Company at December 31, 2017 January 1, 2017 (i) 26,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 one (ii) 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 may one 500,000 $0.01 December 31, 2017, no Issued and outstanding: The outstanding number of common shares included in shareholders ’ equity consisted of the following as at the following dates: December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 January 3 , 201 6 Number of shares $ Number of shares $ Number of shares $ Common Stock Balance at beginning of the period 16,510,180 $ 391 16,485,055 $ 391 16,417,276 $ 390 Shares issued pursuant to: Conversion of restricted stock units 482,447 5 25,125 — 67,779 1 Balance at end of the year 16,992,627 $ 396 16,510,180 $ 391 16,485,055 $ 391 Total Common Stock $ 396 $ 391 $ 391 Exchangeable shares: During the year ended December 31, 2017, January 1, 2017 January 3, 2016 no

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensati

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	7 . Stock-based compensation 2010 In July 2010, 2010 “2010 2010 350,000 not 1% one three year period and expire five ten In the years 2011 2015, 1,944,022 2010 2010 2016, ’s stockholders approved an increase in the number of shares available for issuance under the 2010 1,500,000 2010 182,171 2016 194,394 2017. 2010 December 31, 2017 1,148,459. Stock options The Company settles its stock options in shares of common stock. A summary of stock option activity under the Incentive Plans for the years ended January 3, 2016, January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Total Outstanding options Weighted average exercise price Aggregate intrinsic value Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) Outstanding balance at December 2 8, 2014 817,212 $ 2.07 Options granted — $ — Options forfeited (95,431 ) $ 2.03 Options expired (66,667 ) $ 3.11 Options exercised — $ — Outstanding balance at January 3, 2016 655,114 $ 1.98 Options granted 387,255 $ 1.33 Options forfeited (363,847 ) $ 1.46 Options expired (61,756 ) $ 3.46 Options exercised — $ — Outstanding balance at January 1, 2017 616,766 $ 1.82 Options granted 1,468,716 $ 1.29 Options forfeited (40,722 ) $ 1.80 Options expired (174,007 ) $ 1.89 Options exercised — $ — Outstanding balance at December 31, 2017 1,870,753 $ 1.39 $ 61 8.6 Exercisable balance at December 31, 2017 324,696 $ 1.86 $ — 5.1 The estimated fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (excluding stock options that contain performance vesting conditions) and are amortized over the vesting period on a straight line basis. The Company estimates the expected term of the stock options based on evaluating historical exercise data. The Company considers exercise data based on employee behavior when developing the expected term assumptions. The computation of expected volatility is based on the Company’s historical volatility from its traded common stock over the expected term of the stock option grants. The interest rate for periods within the expected term of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The following weighted average assumptions were used in calculating the estimated fair value of stock options used to compute stock-based compensation expenses: Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 201 7 Year ended January 3 , 2016 Black-Scholes weighted-average assumptions Expected dividend yield N/A 0.0 % N/A Expected volatility N/A 43.8 % N/A Expected forfeiture N/A 29.0 % N/A Risk-free interest rate N/A 1.33 % N/A Expected stock option life in years N/A 4.0 N/A Weighted-average stock option fair value per stock option granted $ N/A $ 0.48 $ N/A Certain stock options granted during 2017 market-based performance conditions such that tranches of stock awards vest and are issuable only if the Company’s common stock meets or exceeds a specified target market prices during the vesting period as defined by the administrator of the 2010 not 10 not Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended January 1, 2017 (1) Year ended January 3, 2016 (1) Binomial Model weighted-average assumptions Stock Price 1.29 N/A N/A Expected volatility 43.0 % N/A N/A Expected forfeiture 30.0 % N/A N/A Risk-free interest rate 1.02 % N/A N/A Expected stock option life in years 4.9 N/A N/A Weighted-average stock option fair value per award granted $ 0.30 $ N/A $ N/A ( 1 No 2016 2015. During the years ended December 31, 2017, January 1, 2017 January 3, 2016, 75, $78 $175, During the years ended December 31, 2017, January 1, 2017 January 3, 2016, 53,622, 112,739 257,430 December 31, 2017, $460 not The following table presents information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2017: Outstanding options Weighted average Exercisable options Weighted average 355,881 1.80 200,977 1.80 50,000 2.02 50,000 2.02 50,000 2.19 50,000 2.19 71,156 1.33 23,719 1.33 1,007,787 1.23 — — 335,929 1.26 — — 1,870,753 $ 1.39 324,696 $ 1.86 Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”) are settled in shares of common stock. RSUs are issued under the 2010 2010 have vesting terms of one three Certain RSUs granted during 2016 market-based performance conditions such that the awards vest and are issuable only if the market price of the Company’s common stock meets or exceeds a specified target during the vesting period as defined by the administrator of the 2010 not not Year ended December 3 1, 2017 (1) Year ended January 1 , 2017 Year ended January 3 , 2016 (1) Binomial Model weighted-average assumptions Stock Price N/A 1.34 N/A Expected volatility N/A 42.2 % N/A Expected forfeiture N/A 29.0 % N/A Risk-free interest rate N/A 0.60 % N/A RSU term in years N/A 3.0 N/A Weighted-average RSU fair value per award granted $ N/A $ 0.42 $ N/A ( 1 No ’s with market-based performance conditions were granted in 2017 2015. 2017 Outstanding options Weighted average stock price Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) Outstanding balanc e at December 28, 2014 520,433 $ 1.94 RSU granted 91,818 $ 1.47 RSU forfeited (64,908 ) $ 1.89 RSU converted into common shares (67,779 ) $ 1.80 Outstanding balance at January 3, 2016 479,564 $ 1.88 1.51 RSU granted 987,764 $ 0.84 RSU forfeited (352,077 ) $ 0.87 RSU converted into common shares (25,125 ) $ 1.99 Outstanding balance at January 1 , 2017 1,090,126 $ 1.22 1.01 RSU granted 229,950 $ 1.50 RSU forfeited (261,606 ) $ 0.89 RSU converted into common shares (482,447 ) $ 1.72 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2017 576,023 $ 1.13 1.84 During the periods ended December 31, 2017, January 1, 2017 January 3, 2016, $357, $345, $335,

Note 8 - Financial Instruments

Note 8 - Financial Instruments and Risks	12 Months Ended
Note 8 - Financial Instruments and Risks	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	8 . Financial Instruments and Risks Interest Rate Risk The PNC Facilities bears interest at a floating rate. The weighted average interest rate incurred on the PNC Facilities for the year ended December 31, 2017 4.9%. Subject to the Twelfth Amendment, advances made under the PNC Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at the U.S. base rate plus 0.8%. 1.3%. December 31, 2017, 5.3% 5.8%, The impact of a 10% not Derivative Forward Contracts and Foreign Currency Exchange Risk Given the Company ’s global business operations, we are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations on expenditures denominated in foreign currencies. However, most of our sales and component purchases are denominated in U.S. dollars, which limits our foreign currency risk. Our foreign exchange risk relates primarily to our Canadian, Mexican and Asian payroll, Euro based component purchases and other operating expenses denominated in local currencies in our geographic locations. To mitigate this risk, the Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to reduce its exposure to foreign exchange currency rate fluctuations related to forecasted Canadian dollar and Mexican peso. The strengthening of the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso would result in an increase in costs to the organization and may The impact of a 10% 10% increase in both the CAD and PESO foreign exchange rates (million) $ 0.7 10% decrease in both the CAD and PESO foreign exchange rates (million) $ (0.9 ) The Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to reduce its exposure to foreign exchange currency rate fluctuations related to a portion of forecasted Canadian dollar denominated payroll, rent and utility cash flows for the seven 2018, seven 2018. not 815 not The following table (expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars and Mexican pesos) presents a summary of the outstanding foreign currency forward contracts as at December 31, 2017: Currency Buy/Sell Foreign Currency Amount Notional Contract Value in USD Canadian dollar Buy CAD 1,940 $ 1,509 Mexican peso Buy MXN 99,000 $ 5,297 The unrealized gain recognized in earnings as a result of revaluing the outstanding instruments to fair value on December 31, 2017 $918 2016 $831 2015 $616 2017 $116 2016 $2,803 2015 $4,446 2 820 December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 Average USD:CAD contract rate 1.29 1.34 Average USD:CAD mark-to-market rate 1.26 1.34 Average USD:PESO contract rate 18.69 18.47 Average USD:PESO mark-to-market rate 20.11 21.20 The derivative asset as at December 31, 2017 $37 $Nil January 1, 2017 January 3, 2016) December 31, 2017 $375 $1,256 January 1, 2017) ( $2,087 January 3, 2016) Foreign exchange gains and losses are recorded in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss pertaining to translation of foreign denominated transactions during the period in addition to foreign denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period. A total aggregate translated foreign exchange gain of $ 98 December 31, 2017 ( January 1, 2017 – $268, January 3, 2016 – $347 Credit Risk In the normal course of operations, there is a risk that a counterparty may where it is financially viable to do so given anticipated revenue volumes, in addition to monitoring our customers’ financial performance. We believe our procedures in place to mitigate customer credit risk and the respective allowance for doubtful accounts are adequate. During the year ended December 31, 2017, $0.7 one There is limited risk of financial loss or defaults on our outstanding forward currency contracts as the counterparty to the transactions had a Standard and Poor’s rating of A- or above as at December 31, 2017. Liquidity Risk There is a risk that we may not 90 90 December 31, 2017, $5,536 $5,295 $30,000 $10,000

Note 9 - Income Taxes

Note 9 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Note 9 - Income Taxes	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	9 . Income taxes The Company recorded the following income tax expense for the periods noted: Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended January 1, 2017 Year ended January 3, 2016 Current: Federal/State $ 18 $ (63 ) $ 28 Foreign 621 224 569 639 161 597 Deferred: Federal — — — Foreign (79 ) 126 76 (79 ) 126 76 Income tax expense $ 560 $ 287 $ 673 The overall income tax expense as recorded in the consolidated statements of operations varied from the tax expense calculated using U.S. federal and state income tax rates as follows for the periods noted: Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 201 7 Year ended January 3 , 201 6 Federal income tax expense (recovery) $ (2,550 ) $ 20 $ 234 State income tax expense (recovery), net of federal tax benefit 26 (62 ) 29 Change in income tax rates due to tax reform 7,944 — — Loss (income) of foreign subsidiaries taxed at different rates 333 (161 ) 113 Change in valuation allowance (6,146 ) 764 (2,205 ) Foreign Tax Credit 302 — — Reassessment of losses by tax authority — (1,675 ) — Deemed income inclusion of foreign subsidiary 79 800 574 Expiry of operating loss carry forwards 441 439 843 Permanent and other differences 131 164 1,085 Income tax expense $ 560 $ 287 $ 673 Income (loss) before income taxes consisted of the following for the periods noted: Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended January 1, 2017 Year ended January 3, 2016 Domestic (U.S.) $ (6,089 ) $ (3,710 ) $ 3,205 Foreign (Non U.S.) (1,196 ) 3,765 (2,536 ) $ (7,285 ) $ 55 $ 669 Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The Company ’s deferred income tax liabilities and assets are comprised of the following at: December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 Deferred income tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 18,425 $ 23,844 Capital loss carryforwards 3,563 3,563 Tax credit carryforwards 3,104 3,407 Property, plant and equipment and other assets 1,529 2,015 Reserves, allowances and accruals 1,441 1,301 28,062 34,130 Valuation allowance (27,757 ) (33,904 ) Net deferred income tax assets $ 305 $ 226 At December 31, 2017, $84.5 $53.5 $23.3 $7.7 $5.2 2018 2022, $15.2 2023, $9.6 2025 2029, $19.8 2030, $24.2 2031 2033, $6.9 2034 2037 $3.6 At December 31, 2017 January 1, 2017, no 2016 $287 Whether or not 2004 382 382” not not In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not not 740, 740” not In 2017, not On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) was enacted, which includes a broad range of tax reform proposals, with many provisions significantly differing from current U.S. tax law. Management has considered the impact of these provisions, including a decrease in the federal corporate income tax rate, from 35% 21% December 31, 2017, $8.0 December 31, 2017.

Note 10 - Earnings (Loss) Per S

Note 10 - Earnings (Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
Note 10 - Earnings (Loss) Per Share	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	10 . Earnings (loss) per share The following table details the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the purposes of computing basic and diluted loss per share for: Number of common shares Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 2017 Year ended January 3 , 2016 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 16,788,231 16,504,106 16,421,478 Dilutive stock awards (a) (b) — — — Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 16,788,231 16,504,106 16,421,478 (a) Dilutive stock awards include outstanding RSUs and in-the money stock options determined using the treasury stock method. (b) For the periods ended December 31, 2017, January 1, 2017and January 3, 2016, 608,102 December 31, 2017 ( 1,060,049 January 1, 2017 479,564 January 3, 2016).

Note 11 - Segmented Information

Note 11 - Segmented Information	12 Months Ended
Note 11 - Segmented Information	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	1 1 . Segmented information General description The Company is operated and managed geographically and has production facilities in the United States, Mexico and China. The Company utilizes each reportable segment ’s site contribution (site revenues minus operating expenses, excluding unrealized foreign exchange gain (loss) on unsettled forward foreign exchange contracts, corporate allocations and restructuring expenses) to monitor reportable segment performance. Site contribution is utilized by the chief operating decision-maker (defined as the Chief Executive Officer) as the indicator of reportable segment performance, as it reflects costs which our operating site management is directly responsible for. Intersegment adjustments reflect intersegment sales that are generally recorded at prices that approximate arm’s-length transactions. In assessing the performance of the reportable segments, management attributes site revenue to the reportable segment that ships the product to the customer, irrespective of the product’s destination. Information about the reportable segments is as follows: Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 2 017 Year ended January 3 , 2016 Revenues Mexico $ 99,577 $ 102,546 $ 142,738 US 21,269 21,703 33,088 China 27,349 52,745 55,155 Total $ 148,195 $ 176,994 $ 230,981 Intersegment revenue Mexico $ (13 ) $ (530 ) $ (488 ) US (255 ) (442 ) (286 ) China (8,696 ) (8,154 ) (9,591 ) Total $ (8,964 ) $ (9,126 ) $ (10,365 ) Net external revenue Mexico $ 99,564 $ 102,016 $ 142,250 US 21,014 21,261 32,802 China 18,653 44,591 45,564 Total segment revenue (which also equals consolidated revenue) $ 139,231 $ 167,868 $ 220,616 Site Contribution Mexico $ 7,515 $ 8,380 $ 9,784 US (1,794 ) (1,327 ) 913 China (1,115 ) 4,196 3,099 Total $ 4,606 $ 11,249 $ 13,796 Corporate expenses 10,174 11,061 12,560 Unrealized foreign exchange gain on unsettled forward exchange contracts (918 ) (831 ) (616 ) Restructuring charges 1,732 176 — Interest expense 903 788 1,183 Earnings (loss) before income taxes $ (7,285 ) $ 55 $ 669 Capital expenditures: The following table contains additions including those acquired through capital leases, to property, plant and equipment for 201 7, 2016 2015: Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 2017 Year ended January 3 , 2016 Mexico $ 480 $ 771 $ 735 U.S. 499 550 857 China 145 694 1,048 Segment total 1,124 2,015 2,640 Corporate and other 123 185 188 Total $ 1,247 $ 2,200 $ 2,828 Segment assets: December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 Property, plant and equipment (a) Mexico $ 7,518 $ 8,858 U .S. 1,188 2,314 China 1,380 3,046 Segment total 10,086 14,218 Corporate and other 183 219 Total $ 10,269 $ 14,437 Total segment assets Mexico $ 47,835 $ 42,275 U .S. 12,748 9,482 China 8,011 15,489 Segment total 68,594 67,246 Corporate and other 1,262 1,758 Total $ 69,856 $ 69,004 (a) Property, plant and equipment information is based on the principal location of the asset. Geographic revenues: The following table contains geographic revenues based on our customer invoicing location: Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 2017 Year ended January 3 , 2016 U.S. $ 108,783 $ 114,850 $ 167,229 Canada 19,986 37,845 31,275 Europe — 1,833 4,481 China 4,961 6,832 3,336 Africa 5,501 6,508 14,295 Total $ 139,231 $ 167,868 $ 220,616 Significant customers and concentration of credit risk Sales of the Company ’s products are concentrated among specific customers in the same industry. The Company requires collateral only from new customers with insufficient credit until such time as credit insurance can be obtained. The Company is subject to concentrations of credit risk in trade receivables and mitigates this risk through ongoing credit evaluation of customers and maintaining credit insurance. The Company considers concentrations of credit risk in establishing the allowance for doubtful accounts and believes the recorded allowances are adequate. The Company expects to continue to depend upon a relatively small number of customers for a significant percentage of its revenue. In addition to having a limited number of customers, the Company manufactures a limited number of products for each customer. If the Company loses any of its largest customers or any product line manufactured for one one one During the period ended December 31, 2017, two 12% December 31, 2017, three 40% 14%, 14% 12%, No 10% During the period ended January 1, 2017, two 16% 12% , respectively of revenue from across all geographic segments. At January 1, 2017, one 12% No 10% During the period ended January 3, 2016, two 13% 11% January 3, 2016, one 17% ’s trade accounts receivable. No 10%

Note 12 - Commitments and Conti

Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	1 2 . Commitments and contingencies Operating leases The Company leases office equipment, software and office space under various non-cancellable operating leases. Minimum future payments under non-cancellable operating lease agreements are as follows: 201 8 $ 2,051 201 9 1,299 20 20 864 202 1 and thereafter 268 Total $ 4,482 The General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware allows a corporation to eliminate the personal liability of directors to the corporation or to any of its stockholders for monetary damages for a breach of his fiduciary duty as a director, except in the case where the director breached his duty of loyalty, failed to act in good faith, engaged in intentional misconduct or knowingly violated a law, authorized the payment of a dividend or approved a stock repurchase in violation of Delaware corporate law or obtained an improper personal benefit. The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with each director, which provide that the Company shall, subject to certain exceptions, indemnify and pay, advance or reimburse the costs of defense of such person who is made party to a proceeding by reason of their indemnified capacities. Each indemnified party agrees to repay any payment, advance or reimbursement of expenses made by the Company to such person if it is determined, following the final disposition of the claim, that the person is not The nature of the indemnification prevents the Company from making a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount it could be required to pay to counterparties. The Company has purchased directors ’ and officers’ liability insurance. No December 31, 2017 Operating lease expense for the periods ended December 31, 2017, January 1, 2017 January 3, 2016 $2,412, $2,296 $2,358, December 31, 2017, $1,519 $893 January 1, 2017, $1,558 $738 January 3, 2016, $1,502 $856 Certain of the Company ’s facility leases include renewal options and normal escalation clauses. Renewal options are included in the lease term if reasonably assured. Escalation clauses are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Purchase Obligations Purchase obligations not December 31, 2017 $169 2018 January 1, 2017 - $187 January 3, 2016 - $218 Purchase obligations not December 31, 2017 $14,391 2018 January 1, 2017 - $13,602 January 3, 2016 - $13,215 Contingencies In the normal course of business, the Company may not not

Note 13 - Defined Contribution

Note 13 - Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Post-employment Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	1 3 . Defined contribution pension plan and post-employment benefit plan The Company has a 401K 401K were $125, $162 $157 December 31, 2017, January 1, 2017 January 3, 2016, The Company has certain post-employment benefits related to employees in its Mexico facility. These benefit plans are only available to local employees and are generally government mandated. The liability related to the unfunded benefit obligations was $ 283 $247 December 31, 2017 January 1, 2017

Note 14 - Restructuring Charges

Note 14 - Restructuring Charges	12 Months Ended
Note 14 - Restructuring Charges	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	1 4 . Restructuring Charges December 31, 2017, May 15, 2017, $1,732 49 102 22 10 second 2017 2017. first 2016, one $176 first 2017. No 2015.

Note 15 - Related Party Transac

Note 15 - Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Note 15 - Related Party Transactions	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	1 5 . Related Party Transactions The Company incurred Director fees of $220, $220 $246 December 31, 2017, January 1, 2017and January 3, 2016, $110, $85 $52 December 31, 2017, January 1, 2017 January 3, 2016,

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(i) Basis of presentation The Company ’s accounting principles are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”). These consolidated financial statements are presented in United States (“U.S.”) dollars.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(ii) Principles of consolidation The financial statements of entities which are controlled by the Company through voting equity interests, referred to as subsidiaries, are consolidated. The Company has no
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(iii) Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the year. Significant estimates include, but are not ’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. Actual results may
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(iv) Revenue recognition Revenue is derived primarily from the sale of electronics components that are built to customer specifications. Revenue from the sale of products, including inventory held on consignment from customers, is recognized when goods are shipped to customers (FoB Shipping Point) once title has passed to the customer, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, price is fixed or determinable, performance has occurred, all customer-specified test criteria have been met and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue recognized from consignment inventory sales consists of labor and overhead charges once performance has occurred, which is determined once the consignment inventory is shipped to the customer. In addition, the Company has contractual arrangements with the majority of its customers that provide for customers to purchase any unused inventory that the Company has purchased to fulfill that customer ’s forecasted manufacturing demand. Revenue from the sale of excess inventory to the customer is recognized when title passes to the customer which occurs when the inventory is shipped to the customer. The Company also derives revenue from engineering and design services. Service revenue is recognized as services are performed. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis.
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(v) Allowance for doubtful accounts The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects management ’s best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. Management determines the allowance based on factors such as the length of time the receivables have been outstanding, customer and industry concentrations, credit insurance coverage, the current business environment and historical experience.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(vi) Inventories Inventories are valued, on a first first may Consignment inventory received from customers has no
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(vii) Property, plant and equipment Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is generally calculated on a straight-line basis over the expected useful lives as follows: Buildings (years) 5 – 20 Machinery and equipment (years) 7 – 15 Office furniture and equipment (years) 7 Computer hardware and software (years) 3 Leasehold improvements Over shorter of the lease term and estimated useful life Land is recorded at cost and is not
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(viii) Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach recognizes the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year as well as deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequence of events recognized in the financial statements and tax returns. The effect of changes in tax rates is recognized in the year in which the rate change occurs. In establishing the appropriate valuation allowances for deferred tax assets, the Company assesses its ability to realize its deferred tax assets based on available evidence, both positive and negative, to determine whether it is more likely than not The Company follows the guidance under Income Taxes ASC 740 ’s financial statements. This guidance prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. This guidance requires the Company to determine if it is more likely than not not or obligation that is greater than fifty
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(ix) Earnings per common share Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares plus the dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the year. Anti-dilutive potential common shares are excluded. The treasury stock method is used to compute the potential dilutive effect of stock options and outstanding restricted stock units.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	( x Translation of foreign currencies The functional currency of the parent company and all foreign operations is the U.S. dollar. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the year-end rates of exchange. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at historical rates and revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the month of the transaction. Exchange gains or losses are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(xi) Financial instruments The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments (forward foreign exchange contracts) in accordance with applicable guidance. In accordance with these standards, all derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at their respective fair values. Changes in fair value of derivatives that are not The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair values of the revolving credit facility and capital lease obligations approximate the carrying values as the obligations bear rates currently available for debt with similar terms, maturities and credit rating.
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(xii) Shipping and handling costs Shipping and handling costs are included as a component of cost of sales.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	(xiii) Stock-based compensation The Company applies ASC 718, – Stock Compensation”, (“ASC 718” 718
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(xiv) Fair Value Measurements In accordance with ASC 820, 820” 820 three Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 No Financial assets and financial liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurements requires judgment, and may
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(xv) Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment The Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups held and used for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not not not not
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(xvi) Restructuring Charges Costs associated with restructuring activities are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 420, 420 712, – Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits” (ASC 712 712, 420,
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(xvii) Post-employment benefits The Company sponsors defined contribution pension plans and other post-employment benefit plans for certain employees. Contributions to the defined contribution pension plans are recognized as an expense as services are rendered by employees. The costs of the other post-employment benefit plans are actuarially determined. The liability recognized in the balance sheet in respect of the post-employment benefit plans for certain employees is the present value of the defined other post-employment benefit obligation at the end of the reporting period as determined by the Company ’s actuary.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(xviii) Recently adopted Accounting Pronouncements In July 2015, 2015 11: 330 330 not no December 15, 2016, 2015 11 no In November 2015, 2015 17: 740 December 15, 2016, 2015 17 ’s deferred tax assets as non-current. The deferred tax assets reported in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. In March 2016, 2016 09: – Stock Compensation (Topic 718 December 15, 2016, 2016 09 no Recent Accounting Pronouncements In March 2016, 2016 08: 606 April 2016, 2016 10: 606 May 2016, 2016 12: 606 May 2014, 2014 09: 606 605 605 35, not 360, 350, August 2015, 2015 14 606 one December 15, 2017 We have evaluated and performed an analysis of the new revenue standard in relation to our customer contracts and considered the potential impact on the timing of revenue recognition. The Company has determined that the new revenue standard will primarily result in a change to the timing of the Company’s revenue recognition policy for our manufacturing services to “over time” model as products are manufactured as opposed to a “point in time” model upon delivery (which reflects the Company’s current revenue recognition policy). The Company has determined the transitional adjustment upon adoption, will be to recognize contract assets for unbilled revenue with a corresponding reduction in finished goods and work-in-process inventory. The Company estimates that the transitional adjustment may not no January 1, 2018. not In January 2016, 2016 01: 825 10 December 15, 2017, The adoption of ASU 2016 01 not In February 2016, 2016 02: 842 may 12 December 15, 2018, In May 2016, 2016 13 – Credit losses (Topic 326 December 15, 2019 December 15, 2018. not In August 2016, 2016 15 230 eight zero December 15, 2017 2016 15 not In November 2016, 2016 18 230 December 15, 2017 not In January 2017, 2017 01 805 December 15, 2017, not ’s financial statements. In May 2017, 2017 09 718 December 15, 2017, not In August 2017, 2017 12 815 December 15, 2018, not not may

Note 3 - Significant Accounti22

Note 3 - Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 3 - Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	Buildings (years) 5 – 20 Machinery and equipment (years) 7 – 15 Office furniture and equipment (years) 7 Computer hardware and software (years) 3 Leasehold improvements Over shorter of the lease term and estimated useful life

Note 4 - Consolidated Financi23

Note 4 - Consolidated Financial Statement Details (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 4 - Consolidated Financial Statement Details (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 2017 Trade accounts receivable $ 28,793 $ 22,284 Other receivables 300 511 Allowance for doubtful accounts — (171 ) Accounts receivable —net $ 29,093 $ 22,624 December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 2017 Raw materials $ 17,049 $ 14,863 Work in process 1,874 1,557 Finished goods 3,029 3,678 Parts and other 411 576 Inventories $ 22,363 $ 20,674 December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 Cost: Land $ 1,648 $ 1,648 Buildings 9,852 9,852 Machinery and equipment (a) (b) 30,319 31,615 Office furniture and equipment 534 556 Computer hardware and software (b) 3,173 3,544 Leasehold improvements 2,160 2,129 47,686 49,344 Less accumulated depreciation and impairment: Land — — Buildings (8,619 ) (8,174 ) Machinery and equipment (a) (b) (24,650 ) (22,460 ) Office furniture and equipment (413 ) (438 ) Computer hardware and software (b) (2,622 ) (2,842 ) Leasehold improvements (1,113 ) (993 ) (37,417 ) (34,907 ) Property, plant and equipment —net $ 10,269 $ 14,437 December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 Customer-related $ 936 $ 898 Payroll 2,485 2,134 Professional services 328 281 Restructuring 109 27 Vendor related 493 613 Other 526 651 Accrued liabilities $ 4,877 $ 4,604
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 201 7 Year ended January 3 , 201 6 Long-term debt $ 454 $ 222 $ — Revolving credit facility 395 465 1,040 Amortization of deferred financing costs 27 69 32 Obligations under capital lease 27 67 116 Interest earned on cash deposits — (35 ) (5 ) Interest expense, net $ 903 $ 788 $ 1,183

Note 5 - Debt and Capital Lea24

Note 5 - Debt and Capital Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 5 - Debt and Capital Leases (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	2018 194 2019 81 Thereafter — Total minimum lease payments 275 Amount representing interest of 6% (12 ) Present value of lease payments 263 Current portion of capital lease obligations 174 Long term capital lease obligations $ 89

Note 6 - Capital Stock (Tables)

Note 6 - Capital Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 6 - Capital Stock (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 January 3 , 201 6 Number of shares $ Number of shares $ Number of shares $ Common Stock Balance at beginning of the period 16,510,180 $ 391 16,485,055 $ 391 16,417,276 $ 390 Shares issued pursuant to: Conversion of restricted stock units 482,447 5 25,125 — 67,779 1 Balance at end of the year 16,992,627 $ 396 16,510,180 $ 391 16,485,055 $ 391 Total Common Stock $ 396 $ 391 $ 391

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa26

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Total Outstanding options Weighted average exercise price Aggregate intrinsic value Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) Outstanding balance at December 2 8, 2014 817,212 $ 2.07 Options granted — $ — Options forfeited (95,431 ) $ 2.03 Options expired (66,667 ) $ 3.11 Options exercised — $ — Outstanding balance at January 3, 2016 655,114 $ 1.98 Options granted 387,255 $ 1.33 Options forfeited (363,847 ) $ 1.46 Options expired (61,756 ) $ 3.46 Options exercised — $ — Outstanding balance at January 1, 2017 616,766 $ 1.82 Options granted 1,468,716 $ 1.29 Options forfeited (40,722 ) $ 1.80 Options expired (174,007 ) $ 1.89 Options exercised — $ — Outstanding balance at December 31, 2017 1,870,753 $ 1.39 $ 61 8.6 Exercisable balance at December 31, 2017 324,696 $ 1.86 $ — 5.1
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 201 7 Year ended January 3 , 2016 Black-Scholes weighted-average assumptions Expected dividend yield N/A 0.0 % N/A Expected volatility N/A 43.8 % N/A Expected forfeiture N/A 29.0 % N/A Risk-free interest rate N/A 1.33 % N/A Expected stock option life in years N/A 4.0 N/A Weighted-average stock option fair value per stock option granted $ N/A $ 0.48 $ N/A
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	Outstanding options Weighted average Exercisable options Weighted average 355,881 1.80 200,977 1.80 50,000 2.02 50,000 2.02 50,000 2.19 50,000 2.19 71,156 1.33 23,719 1.33 1,007,787 1.23 — — 335,929 1.26 — — 1,870,753 $ 1.39 324,696 $ 1.86
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 3 1, 2017 (1) Year ended January 1 , 2017 Year ended January 3 , 2016 (1) Binomial Model weighted-average assumptions Stock Price N/A 1.34 N/A Expected volatility N/A 42.2 % N/A Expected forfeiture N/A 29.0 % N/A Risk-free interest rate N/A 0.60 % N/A RSU term in years N/A 3.0 N/A Weighted-average RSU fair value per award granted $ N/A $ 0.42 $ N/A
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	Outstanding options Weighted average stock price Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) Outstanding balanc e at December 28, 2014 520,433 $ 1.94 RSU granted 91,818 $ 1.47 RSU forfeited (64,908 ) $ 1.89 RSU converted into common shares (67,779 ) $ 1.80 Outstanding balance at January 3, 2016 479,564 $ 1.88 1.51 RSU granted 987,764 $ 0.84 RSU forfeited (352,077 ) $ 0.87 RSU converted into common shares (25,125 ) $ 1.99 Outstanding balance at January 1 , 2017 1,090,126 $ 1.22 1.01 RSU granted 229,950 $ 1.50 RSU forfeited (261,606 ) $ 0.89 RSU converted into common shares (482,447 ) $ 1.72 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2017 576,023 $ 1.13 1.84
Performance Shares [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended January 1, 2017 (1) Year ended January 3, 2016 (1) Binomial Model weighted-average assumptions Stock Price 1.29 N/A N/A Expected volatility 43.0 % N/A N/A Expected forfeiture 30.0 % N/A N/A Risk-free interest rate 1.02 % N/A N/A Expected stock option life in years 4.9 N/A N/A Weighted-average stock option fair value per award granted $ 0.30 $ N/A $ N/A

Note 8 - Financial Instrument27

Note 8 - Financial Instruments and Risks (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 8 - Financial Instruments and Risks (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Potential Effect on Cost of Sales [Table Text Block]	10% increase in both the CAD and PESO foreign exchange rates (million) $ 0.7 10% decrease in both the CAD and PESO foreign exchange rates (million) $ (0.9 )
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]	Currency Buy/Sell Foreign Currency Amount Notional Contract Value in USD Canadian dollar Buy CAD 1,940 $ 1,509 Mexican peso Buy MXN 99,000 $ 5,297
Schedule of Derivative Rates at Fair Value [Table Text Block]	December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 Average USD:CAD contract rate 1.29 1.34 Average USD:CAD mark-to-market rate 1.26 1.34 Average USD:PESO contract rate 18.69 18.47 Average USD:PESO mark-to-market rate 20.11 21.20

Note 9 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 9 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 9 - Income Taxes (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended January 1, 2017 Year ended January 3, 2016 Current: Federal/State $ 18 $ (63 ) $ 28 Foreign 621 224 569 639 161 597 Deferred: Federal — — — Foreign (79 ) 126 76 (79 ) 126 76 Income tax expense $ 560 $ 287 $ 673
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 201 7 Year ended January 3 , 201 6 Federal income tax expense (recovery) $ (2,550 ) $ 20 $ 234 State income tax expense (recovery), net of federal tax benefit 26 (62 ) 29 Change in income tax rates due to tax reform 7,944 — — Loss (income) of foreign subsidiaries taxed at different rates 333 (161 ) 113 Change in valuation allowance (6,146 ) 764 (2,205 ) Foreign Tax Credit 302 — — Reassessment of losses by tax authority — (1,675 ) — Deemed income inclusion of foreign subsidiary 79 800 574 Expiry of operating loss carry forwards 441 439 843 Permanent and other differences 131 164 1,085 Income tax expense $ 560 $ 287 $ 673
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended January 1, 2017 Year ended January 3, 2016 Domestic (U.S.) $ (6,089 ) $ (3,710 ) $ 3,205 Foreign (Non U.S.) (1,196 ) 3,765 (2,536 ) $ (7,285 ) $ 55 $ 669
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 Deferred income tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 18,425 $ 23,844 Capital loss carryforwards 3,563 3,563 Tax credit carryforwards 3,104 3,407 Property, plant and equipment and other assets 1,529 2,015 Reserves, allowances and accruals 1,441 1,301 28,062 34,130 Valuation allowance (27,757 ) (33,904 ) Net deferred income tax assets $ 305 $ 226

Note 10 - Earnings (Loss) Per29

Note 10 - Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 10 - Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]	Number of common shares Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 2017 Year ended January 3 , 2016 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 16,788,231 16,504,106 16,421,478 Dilutive stock awards (a) (b) — — — Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 16,788,231 16,504,106 16,421,478

Note 11 - Segmented Informati30

Note 11 - Segmented Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 11 - Segmented Information (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 2 017 Year ended January 3 , 2016 Revenues Mexico $ 99,577 $ 102,546 $ 142,738 US 21,269 21,703 33,088 China 27,349 52,745 55,155 Total $ 148,195 $ 176,994 $ 230,981 Intersegment revenue Mexico $ (13 ) $ (530 ) $ (488 ) US (255 ) (442 ) (286 ) China (8,696 ) (8,154 ) (9,591 ) Total $ (8,964 ) $ (9,126 ) $ (10,365 ) Net external revenue Mexico $ 99,564 $ 102,016 $ 142,250 US 21,014 21,261 32,802 China 18,653 44,591 45,564 Total segment revenue (which also equals consolidated revenue) $ 139,231 $ 167,868 $ 220,616 Site Contribution Mexico $ 7,515 $ 8,380 $ 9,784 US (1,794 ) (1,327 ) 913 China (1,115 ) 4,196 3,099 Total $ 4,606 $ 11,249 $ 13,796 Corporate expenses 10,174 11,061 12,560 Unrealized foreign exchange gain on unsettled forward exchange contracts (918 ) (831 ) (616 ) Restructuring charges 1,732 176 — Interest expense 903 788 1,183 Earnings (loss) before income taxes $ (7,285 ) $ 55 $ 669 Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 2017 Year ended January 3 , 2016 Mexico $ 480 $ 771 $ 735 U.S. 499 550 857 China 145 694 1,048 Segment total 1,124 2,015 2,640 Corporate and other 123 185 188 Total $ 1,247 $ 2,200 $ 2,828 Year ended December 3 1, 2017 Year ended January 1 , 2017 Year ended January 3 , 2016 U.S. $ 108,783 $ 114,850 $ 167,229 Canada 19,986 37,845 31,275 Europe — 1,833 4,481 China 4,961 6,832 3,336 Africa 5,501 6,508 14,295 Total $ 139,231 $ 167,868 $ 220,616
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]	December 3 1, 2017 January 1 , 201 7 Property, plant and equipment (a) Mexico $ 7,518 $ 8,858 U .S. 1,188 2,314 China 1,380 3,046 Segment total 10,086 14,218 Corporate and other 183 219 Total $ 10,269 $ 14,437 Total segment assets Mexico $ 47,835 $ 42,275 U .S. 12,748 9,482 China 8,011 15,489 Segment total 68,594 67,246 Corporate and other 1,262 1,758 Total $ 69,856 $ 69,004

Note 12 - Commitments and Con31

Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	201 8 $ 2,051 201 9 1,299 20 20 864 202 1 and thereafter 268 Total $ 4,482

Note 1 - Nature of the Busine32

Note 1 - Nature of the Business (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2017
Entity Number of Employees	1,171
Full Time Employees [Member]
Entity Number of Employees	1,110

Note 2 - Assessment of Liquid33

Note 2 - Assessment of Liquidity Risk (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016	Dec. 28, 2014
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ (7,845)	$ (232)	$ (4)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	5,536	8,503	$ 6,099	$ 5,447
PNC Bank [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 5,295	$ 7,377

Note 3 - Significant Accounti34

Note 3 - Significant Accounting Policies - Plant and Equipment, Expected Useful Lives (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Building [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property and equipment, useful lives (Year)	5 years
Building [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property and equipment, useful lives (Year)	20 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property and equipment, useful lives (Year)	7 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property and equipment, useful lives (Year)	15 years
Office Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, useful lives (Year)	7 years
Computer Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, useful lives (Year)	3 years

Note 4 - Consolidated Financi35

Note 4 - Consolidated Financial Statement Details (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 07, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Inventory Valuation Reserves		$ 619	$ 442
Depreciation		3,588	4,110	$ 3,967
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		1,601
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net		10,269	14,437
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Sale or Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment	$ 870
UNITED STATES
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		1,025
Long-lived Assets, Fair Value Assumption, Revenue Projection Decreased by One Percent, Recoverable Amount		110
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets, Gross		533	2,193
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation		222	673
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	576
Property, Plant and Equipment, Transfers and Changes		1,660
Machinery and Equipment [Member] \| Corporate Segment [Member]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	130
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Sale or Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment	5
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals	135
Machinery and Equipment [Member] \| UNITED STATES
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net		1,188
Long-lived Assets, Fair Value Assumption, Effect of One Percent Increase in WACC on Impairment		37
Machinery and Equipment [Member] \| CHINA
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		0
Long-lived Assets, Fair Value Assumption, Revenue Projection Decreased by One Percent, Recoverable Amount		1,060
Long-lived Assets Evaluated for Impairment		1,380
Long-lived Assets, Amount in Excess of Carrying Value		1,410
Machinery and Equipment [Member] \| CHINA \| Impaired Assets Group 1 [Member]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	265
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Sale or Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment	118
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals	383
Machinery and Equipment [Member] \| CHINA \| Impaired Assets Group 2 [Member]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	181
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Sale or Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment	291
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals	$ 472
Machinery and Equipment [Member] \| Assets Under Capital Lease [Member]
Depreciation		162	$ 673
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		$ 97

Note 4 - Consolidated Financi36

Note 4 - Consolidated Financial Statement Details - Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017
Trade accounts receivable		$ 28,793	$ 22,284
Other receivables		300	511
Allowance for doubtful accounts			(171)
Accounts receivable—net		29,093	22,624
Raw materials	[1]	17,049	14,863
Work in process		1,874	1,557
Finished goods		3,029	3,678
Parts and other		411	576
Inventories		22,363	20,674
Cost:
Property, plant and equipment		47,686	49,344
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment:
Accumulated depreciation, property, plant and equipment		(37,417)	(34,907)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net		10,269	14,437
Payroll		2,485	2,134
Professional services		328	281
Accrued liabilities		4,877	4,604
Land [Member]
Cost:
Property, plant and equipment		1,648	1,648
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment:
Accumulated depreciation, property, plant and equipment
Building [Member]
Cost:
Property, plant and equipment		9,852	9,852
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment:
Accumulated depreciation, property, plant and equipment		(8,619)	(8,174)
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Cost:
Property, plant and equipment	[1],[2]	30,319	31,615
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment:
Accumulated depreciation, property, plant and equipment	[1],[2]	(24,650)	(22,460)
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Cost:
Property, plant and equipment		534	556
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment:
Accumulated depreciation, property, plant and equipment		(413)	(438)
Computer Equipment [Member]
Cost:
Property, plant and equipment	[2]	3,173	3,544
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment:
Accumulated depreciation, property, plant and equipment	[2]	(2,622)	(2,842)
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Cost:
Property, plant and equipment		2,160	2,129
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment:
Accumulated depreciation, property, plant and equipment		(1,113)	(993)
Customer Related [Member]
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment:
Other accrued liabilities		936	898
Restructuring [Member]
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment:
Other accrued liabilities		109	27
Vendor Related [Member]
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment:
Other accrued liabilities		493	613
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment:
Other accrued liabilities		$ 526	$ 651

[1]	Included within machinery and equipment were assets under capital leases with costs of $533 and $2,193 and associated accumulated depreciation of $222 and $673 as of December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017, respectively. The related depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017 was $162 and $673, respectively. An impairment charge of $97 was allocated to machinery and equipment under capital lease for the year ended December 31, 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2017, $1,660 machinery and equipment under capital lease was purchased and transferred to machinery and equipment owned.
[2]	In accordance with ASC 360-10, the Company is required to evaluate for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the Company assesses whether the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected from the use of the asset and the residual value from the ultimate disposal of the asset exceeds the carrying value. In the second quarter of 2017, the Company identified that operating results for its U.S. segment asset group did not meet its forecasted results, which was considered a triggering event related to its U.S. segment asset group. The Company estimated undiscounted cash flows and determined the carrying amounts exceeded the recoverable amount, and therefore performed a discounted cash flow analysis. The difference between the discounted cash flows and the carrying amount resulted in an impairment loss of $1,025 which was recorded in 2017. The net carrying amount of the U.S. asset group is $1,188. The estimate of discounted cash flows is sensitive to certain key assumptions, for instance, if our revenue projections are lower by 1%, the impairment would increase by $110. If there was a 1% increase in the weighted average cost of capital, the impairment would increase by $37. The Company calculated the impairment loss by discounting the future cash flows which was determined to represent the fair value of the asset group and deducted this from the carrying amount of the segment asset group. As at December 31, 2017 the Company did not identify any further triggering events related to the U.S. asset group. Additionally during the second quarter of 2017, the Company removed fully depreciated machinery and equipment that were no longer in use with a cost and accumulated depreciation value of $870. The China segment impaired machinery and equipment with net book value of $265, associated cost of $383 and accumulated depreciation value of $118. The China segment also impaired machinery and equipment with net book value of $181, associated cost of $472 and accumulated depreciation value of $291. The corporate segment also impaired computer hardware and software with net book value of $130, associated cost of $135 and accumulated depreciation of $5. A total impairment loss was recorded of $576 in the second quarter of 2017 related to the China and Corporate segments. As at December 31, 2017, the Company identified that operating results for its China segment asset group did not meet forecasted results, which was considered a triggering event related to its China segment asset group. The net carrying amount of the China asset group is $1,380. The Company estimated undiscounted cash flows and determined a recoverable amount of $1,410 in excess of the net carrying value, therefore no impairment loss was recorded in 2017. The key assumptions included in these cash flows are projected revenue based on management&#8217;s revised forecast and corresponding margins. The estimate of undiscounted cash flows are sensitive to these key assumptions, for instance, if our revenue projections are lower by 10%, the recoverable amount in excess of the carrying amount would be reduced to $1,060. As such, the Company continues to monitor for impairment triggers each quarter, which may result in future impairments in this asset group.

Note 4 - Consolidated Financi37

Note 4 - Consolidated Financial Statement Details - Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Long-term debt	$ 454	$ 222
Revolving credit facility	395	465	1,040
Amortization of deferred financing costs	27	69	32
Obligations under capital lease	27	67	116
Interest earned on cash deposits		(35)	(5)
Interest expense, net	$ 903	$ 788	$ 1,183

Note 5 - Debt and Capital Lea38

Note 5 - Debt and Capital Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 15, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017
Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		0.80%
PNC Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 10,000
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment	$ 500
Long-term Line of Credit		$ 8,000	$ 10,000
PNC Bank [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		4.90%	4.20%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity		$ 5,295	$ 7,377
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		30,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)	0.25%
Long-term Line of Credit		$ 12,191	$ 2,731
PNC Bank [Member] \| Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.25%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, If Specified Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is Maintained	0.75%
PNC Bank [Member] \| Base Rate [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		0.75%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, If Specified Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is Maintained	0.25%

Note 5 - Debt and Capital Lea39

Note 5 - Debt and Capital Leases - Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
2,018	$ 194
2,019	81
Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments	275
Amount representing interest of 6%	(12)
Present value of lease payments	263
Current portion of capital lease obligations	174
Long term capital lease obligations	$ 89

Note 5 - Debt and Capital Lea40

Note 5 - Debt and Capital Leases - Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases (Details) (Parentheticals)	Dec. 31, 2017
Capital lease, interest rate	6.00%

Note 6 - Capital Stock (Details

Note 6 - Capital Stock (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2017$ / shares$ / itemshares	Jan. 01, 2017$ / shares$ / itemshares	Jan. 03, 2016shares
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	26,000,000	26,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share \| $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, Voting Rights per Share \| $ / item	1	1
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share \| $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0
Exchangeable Shares [Member]
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	0	0	0
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	0	0	0
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share \| $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0

Note 6 - Capital Stock - Common

Note 6 - Capital Stock - Common Shares Issued and Outstanding (Details) - Common Shares [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Balance (in shares)	16,510,180	16,485,055	16,417,276
Balance	$ 391	$ 391	$ 390
Conversion of restricted stock units (in shares)	482,447	25,125	67,779
Conversion of restricted stock units	$ 5		$ 1
Balance (in shares)	16,992,627	16,510,180	16,485,055
Balance	$ 396	$ 391	$ 391
Balance	$ 391	$ 391	$ 391

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa43

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			72 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016	Jan. 03, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross		1,468,716	387,255
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		$ 75	$ 78	$ 175
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares		53,622	112,739	257,430
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options		$ 460
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross		0	0
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		$ 357	$ 345	$ 335
Minimum [Member] \| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		1 year
Maximum [Member] \| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		3 years
Incentive 2010 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	350,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Outstanding Stock Maximum	1.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized			1,500,000		1,944,022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized, Annual Increase		194,394	182,171
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant		1,148,459
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			0	0
Incentive 2010 Plan [Member] \| Performance-based Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period		10 years
Incentive 2010 Plan [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	5 years
Incentive 2010 Plan [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa44

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Balance, options outstanding (in shares)	616,766	655,114	817,212
Balance, outstanding weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.82	$ 1.98	$ 2.07
Options granted (in shares)	1,468,716	387,255
Options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.29	$ 1.33
Options forfeited (in shares)	(40,722)	(363,847)	(95,431)
Options forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 1.80	$ 1.46	$ 2.03
Options expired (in shares)	(174,007)	(61,756)	(66,667)
Options expired (in dollars per share)	$ 1.89	$ 3.46	$ 3.11
Options exercised (in shares)
Options exercised (in dollars per share)
Balance, options outstanding (in shares)	1,870,753	616,766	655,114
Balance, outstanding weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.39	$ 1.82	$ 1.98
Balance, outstanding weighted average remaining contractual term	$ 61
Balance, outstanding weighted average remaining contractual term (Year)	8 years 219 days
Balance, options exercisable (in shares)	324,696
Balance, exercisable weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.86
Balance, exercisable weighted average remaining contractual term (Year)	5 years 36 days

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa45

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Valuation Assumptions of Stock Options (Details) - Black Scholes Weighted Average Assumptions [Member] - Employee Stock Option [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Expected dividend yield		0.00%
Expected volatility		43.80%
Expected forfeiture		29.00%
Risk-free interest rate		1.33%
Expected stock option life in years (Year)		4 years
Weighted-average stock option fair value per stock option granted (in dollars per share)		$ 0.48

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa46

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Valuation Assumptions of Stock Options with Market-based Performance Conditions (Details) - Performance-based Options [Member] - Binomial Model Weighted Average Assumptions [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	[1]	Jan. 03, 2016	[1]
Stock Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.29
Expected volatility	43.00%
Expected forfeiture	30.00%
Risk-free interest rate	1.02%
Expected stock option life in years (Year)	4 years 328 days
Weighted-average stock option fair value per stock option granted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30

[1]	No stock options with market-based performance conditions were granted in fiscal 2016 or 2015.

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa47

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock Options Outstanding (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017$ / sharesshares
Outstanding options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.39
Exercisable options (in shares) \| shares	324,696
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.86
Exercise Price Range 1 [Member]
Outstanding options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.80
Exercisable options (in shares) \| shares	200,977
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.80
Exercise Price Range 2 [Member]
Outstanding options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.02
Exercisable options (in shares) \| shares	50,000
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.02
Exercise Price Range 3 [Member]
Outstanding options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.19
Exercisable options (in shares) \| shares	50,000
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.19
Exercise Price Range 4 [Member]
Outstanding options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.33
Exercisable options (in shares) \| shares	23,719
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.33
Exercise Price Range 5 [Member]
Outstanding options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.23
Exercisable options (in shares) \| shares
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Exercise Price Range 6 [Member]
Outstanding options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.26
Exercisable options (in shares) \| shares
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa48

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Valuation Assumptions of Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Binomial Model Weighted Average Assumptions [Member] - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	[1]	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016	[1]
Binomial Model weighted-average assumptions
Stock Price (in dollars per share)			$ 1.34
Expected volatility			42.20%
Expected forfeiture			29.00%
Risk-free interest rate			0.60%
RSU term in years (Year)			3 years
Weighted-average RSU fair value per award granted (in dollars per share)			$ 0.42

[1]	No RSU&#8217;s with market-based performance conditions were granted in 2017 or 2015. The RSU&#8217;s granted in 2017 only contained a time condition for vesting.

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa49

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Balance, outstanding options (in shares)	1,090,126	479,564	520,433
Balance, outstanding weighted average stock price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.22	$ 1.88	$ 1.94
RSU granted (in shares)	229,950	987,764	91,818
RSU granted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.50	$ 0.84	$ 1.47
RSU forfeited (in shares)	(261,606)	(352,077)	(64,908)
RSU forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 0.89	$ 0.87	$ 1.89
RSU converted into common shares (in shares)	(482,447)	(25,125)	(67,779)
RSU converted into common shares (in dollars per share)	$ 1.72	$ 1.99	$ 1.80
Balance, outstanding weighted average remaining contractual term (Year)	1 year 306 days	1 year 3 days	1 year 186 days
Balance, outstanding options (in shares)	576,023	1,090,126	479,564
Balance, outstanding weighted average stock price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.13	$ 1.22	$ 1.88

Note 8 - Financial Instrument50

Note 8 - Financial Instruments and Risks (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016	Dec. 28, 2014
Derivative Asset, Current	$ 37	$ 0	$ 0
Derivative Liability, Current	375	1,256	2,087
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax	98	268	347
Provision for Doubtful Accounts	700
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	5,536	8,503	6,099	$ 5,447
Cost of Sales [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	918	831	616
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives	$ (116)	$ (2,803)	$ (4,446)
Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.80%
Base Rate [Member] \| Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.30%
PNC Bank [Member]
Long-term Debt	$ 10,000
PNC Bank [Member] \| Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End	5.80%
PNC Bank [Member] \| Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| PNC Bank [Member]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.90%	4.20%
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End	5.30%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 5,295	$ 7,377
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 30,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| PNC Bank [Member] \| Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.75%

Note 8 - Financial Instrument51

Note 8 - Financial Instruments and Risks - Impact of Exchange Rates (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
10% Increase to CAD and PESO Foreign Exchange Rates [Member]
Effect on cost of sales, change in exchange rates	$ 0.7
10% Decrease to CAD and PESO Foreign Exchange Rates [Member]
Effect on cost of sales, change in exchange rates	$ (0.9)

Note 8 - Financial Instrument52

Note 8 - Financial Instruments and Risks - Outstanding Foreign Currency Forward Contracts (Details) - 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2017 CAD in Thousands, $ in Thousands, MXN in Millions	USD ($)	CAD	MXN
Buy/Sell	Buy
Foreign Currency Amount \| MXN			MXN 99
Notional Contract Value in USD	$ 5,297
Canada, Dollars
Buy/Sell	Buy
Foreign Currency Amount \| CAD		CAD 1,940
Notional Contract Value in USD	$ 1,509

Note 8 - Financial Instrument53

Note 8 - Financial Instruments and Risks - Average USD Fair Value Measurements for Contracts Rates (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017
Average USD:CAD contract rate	18.69%	18.47%
Average USD:CAD mark-to-market rate	20.11%	21.20%
Canada, Dollars
Average USD:CAD contract rate	1.29%	1.34%
Average USD:CAD mark-to-market rate	1.26%	1.34%

Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 84,500
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	0	$ 0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate		$ 287
Deferred Tax Asset, Decrease	8
Expires Between 2018 And 2022 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	5,200
Expires In 2023 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	15,200
Expires Between 2025 And 2029 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	9,600
Expires in 2030 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	19,800
Expires Between 2031 and 2033 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	24,200
Expires Between 2034 and 2037 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	6,900
Indefinite Carryforward [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	3,600
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] \| Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	53,500
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] \| Canada Revenue Agency [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	23,300
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] \| Asian Revenue Agency [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 7,700

Note 9 - Income Taxes - Compone

Note 9 - Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Current:
Federal/State	$ 18	$ (63)	$ 28
Foreign	621	224	569
	639	161	597
Deferred:
Federal
Foreign	(79)	126	76
	(79)	126	76
Income tax expense	$ 560	$ 287	$ 673

Note 9 - Income Taxes - Income

Note 9 - Income Taxes - Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Federal income tax expense (recovery)	$ (2,550)	$ 20	$ 234
State income tax expense (recovery), net of federal tax benefit	26	(62)	29
Change in income tax rates due to tax reform	7,944
Loss (income) of foreign subsidiaries taxed at different rates	333	(161)	113
Change in valuation allowance	(6,146)	764	(2,205)
Foreign Tax Credit	302
Reassessment of losses by tax authority		(1,675)
Deemed income inclusion of foreign subsidiary	(79)	(800)	(574)
Expiry of operating loss carry forwards	441	439	843
Permanent and other differences	131	164	1,085
Income tax expense	$ 560	$ 287	$ 673

Note 9 - Income Taxes - Incom57

Note 9 - Income Taxes - Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Domestic (U.S.)	$ (6,089)	$ (3,710)	$ 3,205
Foreign (Non U.S.)	(1,196)	3,765	(2,536)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	$ (7,285)	$ 55	$ 669

Note 9 - Income Taxes - Deferre

Note 9 - Income Taxes - Deferred Income Tax Liabilities and Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017
Deferred income tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 18,425	$ 23,844
Capital loss carryforwards	3,563	3,563
Tax credit carryforwards	3,104	3,407
Property, plant and equipment and other assets	1,529	2,015
Reserves, allowances and accruals	1,441	1,301
	28,062	34,130
Valuation allowance	(27,757)	(33,904)
Net deferred income tax assets	$ 305	$ 226

Note 10 - Earnings (Loss) Per59

Note 10 - Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment If there had Been Net Income	608,102	1,060,049	479,564

Note 10 - Earnings (Loss) Per C

Note 10 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share - Common Shares Outstanding for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)		16,788,231	16,504,106	16,421,478
Dilutive stock awards (a) (b) (in shares)	[1],[2]
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)		16,788,231	16,504,106	16,421,478

[1]	Dilutive stock awards include outstanding RSUs and in-the money stock options determined using the treasury stock method.
[2]	For the periods ended December 31, 2017, January 1, 2017and January 3, 2016, as a result of a net loss for the periods, dilutive earnings per share was calculated using the basic weighted average shares outstanding as the effect of potential common shares would have been anti-dilutive. Had there been net earnings, dilutive stock awards would have been calculated as 608,102 for the period ended December 31, 2017 (1,060,049 for the period ended January 1, 2017 and 479,564 for the period ended January 3, 2016).

Note 11 - Segmented Informati61

Note 11 - Segmented Information (Details Textual) - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Number of Major Customers	2	2	2
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] \| Major Customer1 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	12.00%	16.00%	13.00%
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] \| Major Customer2 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		12.00%	11.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Number of Major Customers	3	1	1
Concentration Risk, Percentage	40.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] \| Major Customer1 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	14.00%	12.00%	17.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] \| Major Customer2 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	14.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] \| Major Customer3 [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	12.00%

Note 11 - Segmented Informati62

Note 11 - Segmented Information - Segment Reporting Information, by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Revenues	$ 139,231	$ 167,868	$ 220,616
Site Contribution	10,851	15,027	17,717
Corporate expenses	10,174	11,061	12,560
Unrealized foreign exchange gain on unsettled forward exchange contracts	(918)	(831)	(616)
Restructuring charges	1,732	176	0
Interest expense, net (note 4)	903	788	1,183
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(7,285)	55	669
Additions and Disposals to PP&E	1,247	2,200	2,828
MEXICO
Revenues	99,564	102,016	142,250
UNITED STATES
Revenues	21,014	21,261	32,802
UNITED STATES \| Customers by Invoice Location [Member]
Revenues	108,783	114,850	167,229
CANADA \| Customers by Invoice Location [Member]
Revenues	19,986	37,845	31,275
CHINA
Revenues	18,653	44,591	45,564
CHINA \| Customers by Invoice Location [Member]
Revenues	4,961	6,832	3,336
Europe [Member] \| Customers by Invoice Location [Member]
Revenues		1,833	4,481
Africa [Member] \| Customers by Invoice Location [Member]
Revenues	5,501	6,508	14,295
Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Revenues	148,195	176,994	230,981
Site Contribution	4,606	11,249	13,796
Additions and Disposals to PP&E	1,124	2,015	2,640
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] \| MEXICO
Revenues	99,577	102,546	142,738
Site Contribution	7,515	8,380	9,784
Additions and Disposals to PP&E	480	771	735
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] \| UNITED STATES
Revenues	21,269	21,703	33,088
Site Contribution	(1,794)	(1,327)	913
Additions and Disposals to PP&E	499	550	857
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] \| CHINA
Revenues	27,349	52,745	55,155
Site Contribution	(1,115)	4,196	3,099
Additions and Disposals to PP&E	145	694	1,048
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Additions and Disposals to PP&E	123	185	188
Geography Eliminations [Member]
Revenues	(8,964)	(9,126)	(10,365)
Geography Eliminations [Member] \| MEXICO
Revenues	(13)	(530)	(488)
Geography Eliminations [Member] \| UNITED STATES
Revenues	(255)	(442)	(286)
Geography Eliminations [Member] \| CHINA
Revenues	$ (8,696)	$ (8,154)	$ (9,591)

Note 11 - Segmented Informati63

Note 11 - Segmented Information - Long-lived Assets in Individual Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017
Long-lived assets	[1]	$ 10,269	$ 14,437
Assets		69,856	69,004
Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Long-lived assets	[1]	10,086	14,218
Assets		68,594	67,246
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Long-lived assets	[1]	183	219
Assets		1,262	1,758
MEXICO \| Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Long-lived assets	[1]	7,518	8,858
Assets		47,835	42,275
UNITED STATES \| Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Long-lived assets	[1]	1,188	2,314
Assets		12,748	9,482
CHINA \| Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Long-lived assets	[1]	1,380	3,046
Assets		$ 8,011	$ 15,489

[1]	Property, plant and equipment information is based on the principal location of the asset.

Note 12 - Commitments and Con64

Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 2,412	$ 2,296	$ 2,358
Insurance Installments [Member]
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months	169	187	218
Open Non-cancellable Purchase Orders for Raw Materials [Member]
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months	14,391	13,602	13,215
Cost of Sales [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	1,519	1,558	1,502
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	893	$ 738	$ 856
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual	$ 0

Note 12 - Commitments and Con65

Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies - Operating Lease Future Minimum Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
2,018	$ 2,051
2,019	1,299
2,020	864
2021 and thereafter	268
Total	$ 4,482

Note 13 - Defined Contributio66

Note 13 - Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Post-employment Benefit Plan (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	$ 125	$ 162	$ 157
MEXICO
Postemployment Benefits Liability	$ 283	$ 247

Note 14 - Restructuring Charg67

Note 14 - Restructuring Charges (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 03, 2016USD ($)
Restructuring Charges		$ 1,732	$ 176	$ 0
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Charges	$ 176	$ 1,732
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated	1
Employee Severance [Member] \| MEXICO
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated		49
Employee Severance [Member] \| CHINA
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated		102
Employee Severance [Member] \| UNITED STATES
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated		22
Employee Severance [Member] \| CANADA
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated		10

Note 15 - Related Party Trans68

Note 15 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2016
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 75	$ 78	$ 175
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Noninterest Expense Directors Fees	220	220	246
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] \| Directors [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 110	$ 85	$ 52