Pioneer Power Solutions (PPSI) 10-K 14 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 14, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'PIONEER POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001449792	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$7.80
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	7,172,255	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ear

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Earnings [Abstract]	'	'
Revenues	$88,162	$83,960
Cost of goods sold	66,392	65,020
Gross profit	21,770	18,940
Operating expenses	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	14,719	13,181
Foreign exchange gain	-83	-188
Total operating expenses	14,636	12,993
Operating income	7,134	5,947
Interest expense	754	933
Other expense	428	92
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	5,952	4,922
Provision for income taxes	682	1,733
Earnings from continuing operations	5,270	3,189
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'	-199
Net earnings	$5,270	$2,990
Earnings from continuing operations per share:	'	'
Basic	$0.84	$0.54
Diluted	$0.84	$0.54
Earnings per common share:	'	'
Basic	$0.84	$0.51
Diluted	$0.84	$0.51
Weighted average common shares outstanding:	'	'
Basic	6,263	5,907
Diluted	6,298	5,913

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'
Net earnings	$5,270	$2,990
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-866	133
Amortization of net prior service costs and net actuarial losses	373	-246
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-493	-113
Comprehensive income (loss)	$4,777	$2,877

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$425,000	$467,000
Accounts receivable	9,739,000	10,579,000
Inventories	12,643,000	14,912,000
Income taxes receivable	65,000	69,000
Deferred income taxes	1,982,000	563,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,291,000	885,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	'	47,000
Total current assets	26,145,000	27,522,000
Property, plant and equipment	12,213,000	10,937,000
Noncurrent deferred income taxes	1,091,000	700,000
Other assets	1,129,000	798,000
Intangible assets	5,285,000	5,329,000
Goodwill	7,998,000	6,892,000
Total assets	53,861,000	52,178,000
Current Liabilities	'	'
Revolving credit facilities	795,000	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	8,370,000	12,044,000
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	2,108,000	7,335,000
Income taxes payable	1,072,000	1,135,000
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	'	125,000
Total current liabilities	12,345,000	20,639,000
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	7,205,000	9,795,000
Pension deficit	213,000	837,000
Noncurrent deferred income taxes	3,306,000	2,992,000
Total liabilities	23,069,000	34,263,000
Commitments	'	'
Shareholders' Equity	'	'
Preferred stock, par value $0.001; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	'	'
Common stock, par value $0.001; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 7,172,255 and 5,907,255 shares issued and outstanding	7,000	6,000
Additional paid-in capital	16,164,000	8,065,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,429,000	-936,000
Retained earnings	16,050,000	10,780,000
Total shareholders' equity	30,792,000	17,915,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$53,861,000	$52,178,000

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, issued	7,172,255	5,907,255
Common stock, outstanding shares	7,172,255	5,907,255

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating activities	'	'
Net earnings	$5,270	$2,990
Depreciation	1,225	1,251
Amortization of intangibles	330	285
Deferred tax expense	-1,474	-153
Accrued pension	-589	9
Stock-based compensation	228	270
Restructuring and asset impairment charges, discontinued operations	'	49
Foreign currency remeasurement loss	384	'
Changes in current operating assets and liabilities	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	460	-2,288
Inventories	1,912	-1,000
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-686	-658
Income taxes	-33	1,137
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-4,002	585
Discontinued operations assets and liabilities, net	'	-69
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,025	2,408
Investing activities	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-2,693	-2,069
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-1,601	'
Note receivable	-30	-300
Net cash used in investing activities	-4,324	-2,369
Financing activities	'	'
Decrease in bank overdrafts	-1	'
Decrease in revolving credit facilities	-4,312	-1,092
Increase in long-term debt	455	2,496
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-2,598	-2,447
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of transaction costs	7,872	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	1,416	-1,043
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	117	-1,004
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents	-159	73
Cash and cash equivalents	'	'
Beginning of year	467	1,398
End of year	425	467
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'
Interest paid	763	936
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$2,311	$952

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$6,000	$7,795,000	$7,790,000	($823,000)	$14,768,000
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	5,907,255	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	'	'	2,990,000	'	2,990,000
Stock-based compensation	'	270,000	'	'	270,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	133,000	133,000
Pension adjustment, net of taxes	'	'	'	-246,000	-246,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	6,000	8,065,000	10,780,000	-936,000	17,915,000
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	5,907,255	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	'	'	5,270,000	'	5,270,000
Stock-based compensation	'	228,000	'	'	228,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	-866,000	-866,000
Pension adjustment, net of taxes	'	'	'	373,000	373,000
Issuance of common stock, net of transaction costs	1,000	7,739,000	'	'	7,740,000
Issuance of common stock, shares	1,265,000	'	'	'	'
Underwriters' warrants, related to common stock offering	'	133,000	'	'	133,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$7,000	$16,164,000	$16,050,000	($1,429,000)	$30,792,000
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	7,172,255	'	'	'	'

Business_and_Organization

Business and Organization	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business and Organization [Abstract]	'
Business and Organization	'
	1.    Business and Organization
	Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, is a manufacturer of specialty electrical equipment and provides a broad range of custom-engineered and general purpose electrical transformers for applications in the utility, industrial and commercial segments of the electrical transmission and distribution industry. The Company is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey and operates from eight additional locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for manufacturing, centralized distribution, engineering, sales and administration.
	On March 6, 2013, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Pioneer Critical Power Inc. acquired substantially all the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Power Systems Solutions, Inc., a Minneapolis-based provider of paralleling switchgear and engine generator controls used in on-site backup power and distributed generation applications.
	On August 19, 2013, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Pioneer Custom Electrical Products Corp., acquired all the machinery and equipment, certain inventory assets and all the intellectual property assets of Pico Electrical Equipment, Inc. and Pico Metal Products, Inc., a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of electrical switchboards, panelboards and custom electrical enclosures.
	On September 24, 2013, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 1,265,000 shares of its common stock at a gross sales price of $7.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $7.9 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. In connection with the public offering, the Company’s common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol PPSI.
	On January 1, 2014, the Company completed an internal legal reorganization whereby all of its direct and indirect wholly-owned Canadian subsidiaries were combined into a single corporation, Pioneer Electrogroup Canada Inc. As a result of the transaction that occurred on such date, the three former subsidiaries of Pioneer Electrogroup Canada Inc., consisting of Pioneer Transformers Ltd., Bemag Transformer Inc. and Pioneer Wind Energy Systems Inc., were vertically amalgamated into Pioneer Electrogroup Canada Inc. which continues as the surviving corporation.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
	Reclassifications
	Certain reclassifications have been made in prior years’ financial statements to conform to the presentation used in the current year. These reclassifications have not resulted in any changes to the previously reported net income for any year.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The financial statements include estimates based on currently available information and management's judgment as to the outcome of future conditions and circumstances. Significant estimates in these financial statements include allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory provision, useful lives and impairment of long-lived assets, warranty accruals, income tax determination, stock-based compensation, cost of pension benefits and estimates related to purchase price allocation.
	Changes in the status of certain facts or circumstances could result in material changes to the estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements and actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions.
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized when (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery occurs, (3) the sales price is fixed or determinable, (4) collectability is reasonably assured and (5) customer acceptance criteria, if any, has been successfully demonstrated. Revenue is recognized on the sale of goods, when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer upon delivery, provided that the Company maintains neither managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership, nor effective control over the goods sold. There are no further obligations on the part of the Company subsequent to revenue recognition, except when customers have the right of return or when the Company warrants the product. The Company records a provision for future returns, based on historical experience at the time of shipment of products to customers. The Company warrants some of its products against defects in design, materials and workmanship for periods ranging from one to three years depending on the model. The Company records a provision for estimated future warranty costs based on the historical relationship of warranty claims to sales at the time of shipment of products to customers. The Company periodically reviews the adequacy of its product warranties and adjusts, if necessary, the warranty percentage and accrued warranty reserve for actual experience.
	The following table provides detail of change in the Company's product warranty provision, which is a component of accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013	2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$                211	$                312
	Increase due to warranty expense	174	108
	Deductions for warranty charges	-219	-215
	Change due to foreign currency translation	-11	6
	Balance at end of year	$                155	$                211
	Financial Instruments
	The Company estimates the fair value of its financial instruments based on current interest rates, market value and pricing of financial instruments with comparable terms. Unless otherwise indicated, the carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair market value.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, demand deposits and investments with an original maturity at the date of purchase of three months or less.
	Accounts Receivable
	The Company accounts for trade receivables at original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer's financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. The Company writes off trade receivables when they are deemed uncollectible. The Company records recoveries of trade receivables previously written off when it receives them. Management considers the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts, which was $480,000 and $29,000 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, sufficient to cover any exposure to loss in its accounts receivable.
	Long-Lived Assets
	Depreciation and amortization for property, plant and equipment, and finite life intangible assets, is computed and included in cost of goods sold and in selling and administrative expense, as appropriate. Long-lived assets, consisting primarily of property, plant and equipment, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recorded using the declining balance method for buildings, furniture and fixtures at the Company’s Canadian operations. Non-Canadian property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight line method, based on the estimated useful lives of the assets (buildings – 25 years, machinery and equipment - 5 to 15 years, computer hardware and software - 3 to 5 years). Depreciation commences once the assets are ready for their intended use.
	Finite life intangible assets consist of non-compete agreements, which have defined terms, and three categories of customer relationships for which estimated useful lives were determined based on actual historical customer attrition rates. These finite life intangible assets are amortized by the Company over periods ranging from three to twenty years.
	Long-lived and finite life intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining useful life of the asset may warrant revision or that the remaining balance of the asset may not be recoverable. In addition, finite life intangible assets are tested at least once annually through quantitative analysis. Upon indications of impairment, or in the normal course of annual testing, assets and liabilities are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The measurement of possible impairment is generally estimated by the ability to recover the balance of an asset group from its expected future operating cash flows on an undiscounted basis. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value thereof. Determining asset groups and underlying cash flows requires the use of significant judgment.
	Goodwill and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets
	Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is equivalent to the Company’s subsidiary-level financial statements, and based on the net assets for each subsidiary, including goodwill and intangible assets. Goodwill is assigned to each operating subsidiary, as this represents the lowest level that constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is available, and is the level at which management regularly reviews operating results.
	Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are evaluated for impairment annually, or immediately if events or other conditions indicate there may be a possible permanent loss of value, using either a quantitative or a qualitative analysis. The Company performs a quantitative analysis using a discounted cash flow model and other valuation techniques, but may elect to perform a qualitative analysis. A quantitative analysis is used to determine an estimated fair value representing the amount at which a reporting unit could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties on an arms-length basis. The estimated fair value of each reporting unit is derived using a discounted cash flow method based on market and reporting unit-specific assumptions, including estimated future revenues and expenses, weighted average cost of capital, capital expenditures, the useful life over which cash flows will occur and other assumptions which are considered reasonable and inherent in discounted cash flow analysis. A qualitative analysis is performed by assessing certain trends and factors, including projected market outlook and growth rates, forecasted and actual sales and operating profit margins, discount rates, industry data and other relevant qualitative factors. These trends and factors are compared to, and based on, the assumptions used in the most recent quantitative assessment.
	Goodwill impairment testing for 2013 and 2012 was performed by using quantitative analysis, as described above, for each of the Company’s reporting units having a carrying amount of goodwill. As a result of the quantitative analysis performed, the Company determined that no impairments were warranted for 2013 and 2012.
	Indefinite life intangible assets primarily consist of trademarks. The fair value of these assets are determined using a royalty relief methodology similar to that employed when the associated assets were acquired, but using updated estimates of future sales, cash flows and profitability. For 2013 and 2012, the fair value of indefinite life intangible assets exceeded their respective carrying values.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The functional currency for the Companies foreign subsidiaries is the local currency in which the entity is located. The financial statements of all subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar have been translated into U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars using year-end exchange rates, and all revenues and expenses are translated at average rates during the respective period. The U.S. dollar results that arise from such translation, as well as exchange gains and losses on intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature, are included in the cumulative currency translation adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity.
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, based on the income tax laws and rates in the countries in which operations are conducted and income is earned. This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Developing the provision for income taxes requires significant judgment and expertise in federal, international and state income tax laws, regulations and strategies, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities and, if necessary, any valuation allowances that may be required for deferred tax assets. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company believes that the deferred tax asset recorded as of December 31, 2013, is realizable through future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and future taxable income. If the Company was to subsequently determine that it would be able to realize deferred tax assets in the future in excess of its net recorded amount, an adjustment to deferred tax assets would increase earnings for the period in which such determination was made. The Company will continue to assess the adequacy of the valuation allowance on a quarterly basis. The Company’s judgments and tax strategies are subject to audit by various taxing authorities.
	The objective of accounting for income taxes is to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences or events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position (see “Unrecognized Tax Benefits" below).
	Interest and penalties are grouped with interest expense on the consolidated statement of earnings.
	Unrecognized Tax Benefits
	The Company accounts for unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold that a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and provides guidance on de-recognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition issues. ASC 740 contains a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
	Additionally, ASC 740 requires the Company to accrue interest and related penalties, if applicable, on all tax positions for which reserves have been established consistent with jurisdictional tax laws.
	Share-Based Payments
	The Company accounts for share based payments in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 718 "Compensation - Stock Compensation" and accordingly recognizes in its financial statements share based payments at their fair value. In addition, it recognizes in the financial statements an expense based on the grant date fair value of stock options granted to employees and directors. The expense is recognized on a straight line basis over the expected option life while taking into account the vesting period and the offsetting credit is recorded in additional paid-in capital. Upon exercise of options, the consideration paid together with the amount previously recorded as additional paid-in capital is recognized as capital stock. The Company estimates its forfeiture rate in order to determine its compensation expense arising from stock based awards. The Company uses the Black-Scholes Merton option pricing model to determine the fair value of the options. Non-employee members of the Board of Directors are deemed to be employees for the purposes of recognizing share-based compensation expense.
	Employee Benefit Plan
	The Company sponsors a defined benefit plan as described in Note 14. The cost of pension benefits earned by employees is actuarially determined using the accumulated benefit method and a discount rate, used to measure interest cost on the accrued employee future benefit obligation, based on market interest rates on high-quality debt instruments with maturities that match the timing and benefits expected to be paid by the plan. Plan assets are valued using current market values and the expected return on plan assets is based on the fair value of the plan assets.
	The costs that relate to employee current service are charged to income annually.
	The transitional obligation created upon adoption of the FASB ASC 715 "Compensation - Retirement Benefits" is amortized over the average remaining service period of employees. For a given year, unrecognized actuarial gains or losses are recognized into income if the unamortized balance at the beginning of the year is more than 10% of the greater of the plan asset or liability balance. Any unrecognized actuarial gain or loss in excess of this threshold is recognized in income over the remaining service period of the employees.
	The Company reflects the funded status of its defined pension plans as a net asset or net liability in its balance sheet, with an offsetting amount in accumulated other comprehensive income, and recognizes changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income.
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or weighted-average methods and include the cost of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. The Company uses estimates in determining the level of reserves required to state inventory at the lower of cost or market. The Company estimates are based on market activity levels, production requirements, the physical condition of products and technological innovation. Changes in any of these factors may result in adjustments to the carrying value of inventory.
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the earnings for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the earnings for the period by the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive securities composed of incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options or warrants was included in diluted earnings per share since the exercise price of some of the Company’s stock options and/or warrants were in the money (see Note 18 “Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share”).
	Fair Value Measurements
	FASB ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure” applies to all assets and liabilities that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. ASC 820 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in U.S GAAP, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. ASC 820 enables the reader of the financial statements to assess the inputs used to develop those measurements by establishing a hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. ASC 820 requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
	Level 1:	Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2:	Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
	Level 3:	Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
	In determining the appropriate levels, the Company performs a detailed analysis of the assets and liabilities that are subject to ASC 820. At each reporting period, all assets and liabilities for which the fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3.
	The fair value represents management’s best estimates based on a range of methodologies and assumptions. The carrying value of receivables and payables arising in the ordinary course of business approximate fair value because of the relatively short period of time between their origination and expected realization. These items have been classified as Level 1.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	There have been no recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted by the Company which would have a material impact on our financial statements.
	Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment – In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. This standard, which amends the guidance on testing indefinite-lived intangible assets, other than goodwill, for impairment, provides companies with the option to first perform a qualitative assessment before performing the two-step quantitative impairment test. If the company determines, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is more likely than not to exceed its carrying amount, then the company would not need to perform the two-step quantitative impairment test. This standard does not revise the requirement to test indefinite-lived intangible assets annually for impairment. This standard became effective for the Company on a prospective basis commencing January 1, 2013. The adoption of this standard had no effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
	Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefit – In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. This standard requires an entity to present unrecognized tax benefits as a reduction to deferred tax assets when a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists, with limited exceptions. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2013, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of ASU No. 2013-11 on our financial statements.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Acquisitions [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	4. Acquisitions
	On March 6, 2013, Pioneer Critical Power Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired substantially all the assets and assumed certain trade liabilities comprising the business of Power Systems Solutions, Inc. The total purchase price was $655,000, consisting of $605,000 in cash paid at closing to acquire the net assets and repay associated debt, and a deferred, non-interest bearing payment of $50,000 due to the seller on December 31, 2013. The transaction was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.
	On August 19, 2013, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Pioneer Custom Electrical Products Corp., or Pioneer CEP, the Company hired all the employees and acquired all the machinery and equipment, certain inventory assets and all of the intellectual property of Pico Electrical Equipment, Inc. and Pico Metal Products, Inc, or “Pico”. The total purchase price was approximately $945,000, consisting of $165,000 in cash paid at closing, a $455,000 non-interest bearing promissory note issued to the sellers, a $150,000 consulting contract obligation and $175,000 of deferred payments for certain inventories and transfer taxes. The transaction was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.
	The transactions were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, the total estimated purchase price is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisitions, based on their estimated fair values as of the effective date of the acquisitions. Goodwill arising from the acquisitions has been determined as the excess of the purchase price over the net of the amounts assigned to acquired assets and liabilities assumed.
	The Company made an initial allocation of the purchase price at the date of each acquisition, based upon its understanding of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The Company obtained this information during due diligence and through other sources including asset appraisals.
	The entire purchase price allocation for Power Systems Solutions, Inc. has been finalized. Identifiable intangible assets having finite lives arising from the acquisition were valued at $0.4 million, consisting a non-compete agreement that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over six years for accounting purposes, and over 15 years for tax purposes. The excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values, which was approximately $0.7 million, was recorded as goodwill.
	The purchase price allocation for Pico is preliminary. The excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values, which was approximately $0.5 million, has been recorded as goodwill. As the Company finalizes the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed with respect to Pico, additional purchase price adjustments may be recorded during the measurement period in 2014. Fair value estimates are based on a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and rely heavily on estimates and assumptions. The judgments used to determine the estimated fair value assigned to each class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as asset lives, can impact the Company’s results of operations. The finalization of the purchase accounting assessment for Pico may result in changes in the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and may have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations.
	This goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisitions has an indefinite life, is not subject to amortization and is deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill arising from acquisitions is tested for impairment at least annually (more frequently if indicators of impairment arise). In the event that management determines that goodwill has become impaired, the Company will incur an accounting charge for the amount of the impairment during the fiscal quarter in which the determination is made.
	The Company incurred acquisition transaction costs of approximately $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. These costs were expensed in 2013.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventories [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	5. Inventories
	The components of inventories are summarized below (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013	2012
	Raw materials	$            5,210	$            5,130
	Work in process	2,635	4,360
	Finished goods	5,125	5,779
	Provision for excess and obsolete inventory	-327	-357
	Total inventories	$          12,643	$          14,912
	Included in raw materials and finished goods are goods in transit of approximately $0.1 million (2012 - $0.3 million).

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	6. Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are summarized below (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013	2012
	Land	$              106	$              113
	Buildings	2,874	3,091
	Machinery and equipment	11,465	11,738
	Furniture and fixtures	250	209
	Computer hardware and software	1,010	929
	Leasehold improvements	147	57
	Construction in progress	2,829	397
		18,681	16,534
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	-6,468	-5,597
	Total property, plant and equipment, net	$         12,213	$         10,937

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Changes in goodwill and intangible asset balances for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following (in thousands):
				Intangible
		Goodwill		assets
	Balance December 31, 2011	$		$
		6,862		5,585
	Additions due to acquisitions	-		-
	Amortization	-		-285
	Foreign currency translation	30		29
	Balance December 31, 2012	6,892		5,329
	Additions due to acquisitions	1,194		370
	Amortization	-		-330
	Foreign currency translation	-88		-84
	Balance December 31, 2013	$            7,998		$            5,285
	The components of intangible assets at December 31, 2013 are summarized below (in thousands):
		Intangible		Accumulated	Foreign currency	Net book
		assets		amortization	translation	value
	Customer relationships	$         2,962		$           (873)	$             (77)	$         2,012
	Non-compete agreements	465		-138	-1	326
	Trademarks	2,049		-	-25	2,024
	Technology-related industry accreditations	950		-	-27	923
	Total intangible assets	$         6,426		$        (1,011)	$           (130)	$         5,285
	Future scheduled annual amortization expense for finite life intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):
	Years Ending December 31,		Total
	2014		$          327
	2015		325
	2016		324
	2017		324
	2018		247
	Thereafter		790
			$       2,337

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	8. Debt
	Canadian Credit Facilities
	The Company’s Canadian operations have maintained credit facilities with Bank of Montreal since October 2009. In June 2011, Pioneer Electrogroup Canada Inc., together with its operating businesses, Pioneer Transformers Ltd. and Bemag Transformer Inc., entered into a letter loan agreement with Bank of Montreal (the “Canadian Facilities”) that replaced and superseded all prior financing arrangements with the bank.
	The Canadian Facilities provide for up to $23.0 million Canadian dollars (“CAD”) (approximately $21.6 million expressed in U.S. dollars) consisting of a $10.0 million demand revolving credit facility (“Facility A”) to finance ongoing operations, a $2.0 million term credit facility (“Facility B”) that financed a plant expansion, a $10.0 million term credit facility (“Facility C”) to finance acquisitions, capital expenditures or to provide funding to the Company’s U.S. operations, a $50,000 Corporate MasterCard credit facility (“Facility D”) and a $1.0 million foreign exchange settlement risk facility (“Facility E”).
	The Canadian Facilities are secured by a first-ranking lien in the amount of approximately $30 million CAD on all of the present and future movable and immovable property of the Company’s Canadian operations.
	The Canadian Facilities require the Company’s Canadian operations to comply on a consolidated basis with various financial covenants, including maintaining a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25, a maximum funded debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.75 and a limitation on funded debt to less than 60% of capitalization. The Canadian Facilities also restrict the ability of the Company’s Canadian operations to, among other things, (i) provide any funding to any person, including affiliates, in an aggregate amount exceeding $5.0 million CAD or (ii) make distributions in an aggregate amount exceeding 50% of Pioneer Electrogroup Canada Inc.’s previous year’s net income.
	Facility A is subject to margin criteria and borrowings bear interest at the bank’s prime rate plus 0.50% per annum on amounts borrowed in Canadian dollars, or the bank’s U.S. base rate plus 0.50% per annum or LIBOR plus 2.00% per annum on amounts borrowed in U.S. dollars.
	Borrowings under Facility B bear interest at the bank’s prime rate plus 1.00% per annum with principal repayments becoming due on a five year amortization schedule.
	Borrowings under Facility C are repayable according to a five year principal amortization schedule and bear interest at the following rates: if the funded debt to EBITDA ratio is equal to or greater than 2.00, the bank’s prime rate plus 1.25% per annum on amounts borrowed in Canadian dollars, or the U.S. base rate plus 1.25% per annum or LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum on amounts borrowed in U.S. dollars; or, if the funded debt to EBITDA ratio is less than 2.00, the bank’s prime rate plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed in Canadian dollars, or the
	U.S. base rate plus 1.00% per annum or LIBOR plus 2.25% per annum on amounts borrowed in U.S. dollars. In addition, Facility C is subject to a standby fee which is calculated monthly using the unused portion of the facility at either 0.625% per annum if the funded debt to EBITDA ratio is equal to or greater than 2.00, or 0.5625% per annum if the funded debt to EBITDA ratio is less than 2.00.
	On June 28, 2013, Pioneer Electrogroup Canada Inc. amended and restated the Canadian Facilities with Bank of Montreal in order to, among other things, provide an additional six months to borrow any amounts not already drawn from Facility C. The Company also entered into a guaranty agreement to guarantee the obligations under the Canadian Facilities.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $9.0 million in U.S. dollar equivalents outstanding under the Canadian Facilities and was in compliance with its financial covenant requirements. The Company’s borrowings consisted of approximately $0.8 million outstanding under Facility A, $1.1 million outstanding under Facility B and $7.1 million outstanding under Facility C.
	United States Credit Facilities
	The Company’s Jefferson Electric, Inc. subsidiary had a loan agreement with a Johnson Bank that included a revolving credit facility and a term credit facility. In November 2011, the loan agreement was revised to provide for an increase in the borrowing base limit of the revolving credit facility to $6.0 million and a decrease in the interest rate to the U.S. prime rate plus 2.0%. In connection with the amendment, the interest rate under the term credit facility was reduced to 6.0% annually.
	In October 2012, the loan agreement was amended to reduce the interest rate under the revolving credit facility to a floating rate subject to a pricing grid, ranging from 2.25% to 3.50% above one month LIBOR, depending on Jefferson Electric, Inc.’s debt service coverage ratio.  The term credit facility, which was repaid in full during July 2012, was removed from the Johnson Bank loan agreement in its entirety.  Borrowings under the Johnson Bank loan agreement were collateralized by substantially all the U.S. assets of Jefferson Electric, Inc., and an officer of the subsidiary was a guarantor. The Johnson Bank loan agreement, as amended, required Jefferson Electric, Inc. to comply with certain financial covenants, including a requirement to exceed a minimum target for tangible net worth and maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio. The loan agreement also restricted Jefferson Electric, Inc.’s ability to pay dividends or make distributions, advances or other transfers of assets.
	On June 28, 2013, the Company and its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries entered into a credit agreement with Bank of Montreal, Chicago Branch (the “U.S. Facilities”). The U.S. Facilities consist of a $10.0 million demand revolving credit facility that was used to pay off all amounts outstanding under the Johnson Bank loan agreement and is intended to be used to finance ongoing operations; and a $6.0 million term loan facility, with principal repayments becoming due on a five year amortization schedule, that is to be used to finance certain permitted acquisitions by the Company and its subsidiaries.
	The U.S. Facilities, as amended, require the Company to comply with a two-step test of financial covenants. First, if the Company’s funded debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio is less than or equal to 2.75x and its fixed charge coverage ratio is at or above 1.25x, then no further compliance tests are required. Alternatively, the Company may comply with the financial covenant requirements of the U.S. Facilities if its U.S. operations comply with various financial covenants, including (a) maintaining a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of (i) 1.25 for fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2013 to December 31, 2013, and (ii) 1.35 for fiscal quarters ending on or after March 31, 2014, (b) limiting funded debt to less than 50% of capitalization, and (c) maintaining a maximum funded debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of (i) 5.25 for fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2013 to December 31, 2013, (ii) 5.00 for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2014, (iii) 4.50 for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2014, (iv) 4.00 for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2014, and (v) 3.75 for fiscal quarters ending on or after December 31, 2014. The U.S. Facilities also restrict the ability of the Company and its U.S. subsidiaries to incur indebtedness, create or incur liens, make investments, make distributions or dividends and enter into merger agreements or agreements for the sale of any or all assets.
	Borrowings under the demand revolving credit facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at the bank’s prime rate plus 1.00% per annum on U.S. prime rate loans, or an adjusted LIBOR rate plus 2.25% per annum on Eurodollar loans. Borrowings under the term loan facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at the bank’s prime rate plus 1.25% per annum on U.S. prime rate loans, or an adjusted LIBOR rate plus 2.50% per annum on Eurodollar loans. In addition, the term loan facility is subject to a standby fee from June 28, 2013 to December 28, 2013, which is calculated monthly, using the unused portion of the facility, at a rate of 0.625% per annum.
	In connection with the U.S. Facilities, the Company and its U.S. subsidiaries and the bank entered into a security agreement, pursuant to which the Company granted a security interest in substantially all of its assets in the U.S., and including 65% of the shares of Pioneer Electrogroup Canada Inc. held by the Company, to secure the Company’s obligations under the U.S. Facilities.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the U.S. Facilities and the Company was in compliance with its financial covenant requirements.
	Nexus Promissory Note
	On July 25, 2012, the Company’s indirect wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Nexus Magneticos de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“Nexus”), entered into a term loan agreement with GE CF Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (“GE Capital Mexico”). At closing, GE Capital Mexico advanced to Nexus $1.65 million under the term loan agreement, less a non-refundable commission of 1% and less a pledge of cash representing 10% of the loan amount. Immediately upon receiving the term loan advance, Nexus made an intercompany loan in the same principal amount to Jefferson Electric, Inc., its controlling shareholder. In turn, Jefferson Electric, Inc. used the intercompany loan proceeds to repay a portion of its outstanding secured indebtedness owed to its U.S. bank. The net proceeds were used by Jefferson Electric, Inc. to fully repay the principal and accrued interest that was then outstanding under its term credit facility with its U.S. bank, as well as to reduce the outstanding balance under its revolving credit facility.
	The term loan from GE Capital Mexico is payable in 60 consecutive monthly installments and bears interest, payable monthly, at a rate of 6.93% per annum. The term loan may be prepaid by Nexus in increments of at least $100,000, subject to the application of certain prepayment and other fees as established in the term loan agreement, which fees were waived in the case of a $250,000 prepayment made by the Company in December 2013. The term loan agreement contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default, including covenants that restrict Nexus’ ability to create certain liens, incur additional liabilities, make certain types of investments, engage in mergers, consolidations, significant asset sales and affiliate transactions, pay dividends, redeem or repurchase outstanding equity and make capital expenditures.
	The obligations of Nexus under the term loan are secured by (i) a pledge of cash in the amount of 10% of the term loan amount, (ii) a trust agreement, pursuant to which Nexus and Jefferson Electric, Inc. transferred title to substantially all of their equipment and machinery assets located in Mexico to a Mexican bank as trustee, to serve as security for all of Nexus’ obligations under the term loan agreement, and (iii) a corporate guaranty by the Company of all of Nexus’ obligations under the term loan agreement.
	Pico Promissory Note
	On August 19, 2013, in connection with the acquisition of certain assets from Pico Electrical Equipment, Inc. and Pico Metal Products, Inc., the Company’s Pioneer Custom Electrical Products Inc. subsidiary issued a $455,000 non-interest bearing promissory note to the sellers of the assets. The promissory note is payable in six installments of principal ending on June 19, 2014. The obligations under the Pico promissory note are secured by (i) a security agreement, pursuant to which the note holders were granted a security interest in certain equipment and other collateral owned by Pioneer Custom Electrical Products Inc., and (ii) a corporate guaranty by the Company of all of Pioneer Custom Electrical Products Inc.’s obligations under the Pico promissory note.
	Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013	2012
	Revolving credit facilities	$                  -	$          5,141
	Term credit facilities	8,239	10,615
	Nexus promissory note	824	1,371
	Pico promissory note	250	-
	Capital lease obligations	-	3
	Total debt and capital lease obligations	9,313	17,130
	Less current portion	-2,108	-7,335
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$          7,205	$          9,795
	The annual maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2013, were as follows (in thousands):
		Long-term
		debt
	Years Ending December 31,	maturities
	2014	$            2,108
	2015	2,090
	2016	5,102
	2017	13
	Thereafter	-
	Total long-term debt maturities	$            9,313

Other_Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	9. Other Assets
	In December 2011 and January 2012, the Company’s Pioneer Transformers Ltd. subsidiary funded two promissory notes, each in the amount of $0.3 million, due from a developer of a renewable energy project in the U.S. The promissory notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.5% per annum with a final payment of all unpaid principal and interest becoming fully due and payable upon the earlier to occur of (i) the four year anniversary of the issuance date of the promissory notes, or (ii) an event of default. As defined in the promissory notes, an event of default includes, but is not limited to, the following: any bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding involving the borrower, a sale or transfer of substantially all the assets of the borrower, a default by the borrower relating to any indebtedness due to third parties, the incurrence of additional indebtedness by the borrower without the Company’s written consent and failure of the borrower to perform its obligations pursuant to its other agreements with the Company, including its purchase order for pad mount transformers.
	Also included in Other Assets are deferred financing costs of $0.3 million and prepaid sales taxes of $0.2 million at December 31, 2013 and deferred financing costs of $0.2 million 2012.

Commitments

Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments [Abstract]	'
Commitments	'
	10. Commitments
	The Company leases certain offices, facilities and equipment under operating leases expiring at various dates through 2018.  At December 31, 2013, the minimum annual lease commitments under the leases having terms in excess of one year were as follows (in thousands):
		Operating
	Years Ending December 31,	leases
	2014	$              906
	2015	845
	2016	418
	2017	317
	2018	172
	Thereafter	-
	Total lease commitments	$           2,658
	Rent and lease expense was approximately $0.8 million for 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity	'
	11. Shareholders’ Equity
	The Company had common stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding of 7,172,255 and 5,907,255 shares as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. In September 2013, the Company completed a public offering and issued 1,265,000 shares of its common stock at a gross sales price of $7.00 per share, resulting in $7.9 million in net proceeds after deducting the underwriting discount and costs directly attributable to the offering.
	In connection with the public offering, the Company issued warrants to the underwriters to purchase 50,600 shares of common stock, exercisable at the public offering price, or $7.00 per share. The warrants were accounted for at their fair value amounting to $0.1 million, as determined by the Black-Scholes Merton valuation model, based on the following assumptions:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013	2012
	Expected Volatility	40.9%	-
	Expected life in years	5.0	-
	Risk-free interest rate	1.5%	-
	Dividend yield	0.0%	-
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had warrants outstanding to purchase 690,600 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $13.49 per share. The warrants expire on dates beginning on April 19, 2014 and ending on September 18, 2018.  No warrants were exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	The board of directors is authorized, subject to any limitations prescribed by law, without further vote or action by the shareholders, to issue from time to time up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value, in one or more series. Each such series of preferred stock shall have such number of shares, designations, preferences, voting powers, qualifications, and special or relative rights or privileges as shall be determined by the board of directors, which may include, among others, dividend rights, voting rights, liquidation preferences, conversion rights and preemptive rights.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	12. Stock-Based Compensation
	On December 2, 2009, the Company adopted the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2009 Plan”) for the purpose of issuing incentive stock options intended to qualify under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, performance unit awards and stock bonus awards to employees, directors, consultants and other service providers. A total of 320,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance under the 2009 Plan. Options may be granted under the 2009 Plan on terms and at prices as determined by the board of directors or by the plan administrators appointed by the board of directors.
	On May 11, 2011, the board of directors of the Company adopted the Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”) which was subsequently approved by stockholders of the Company on May 31, 2011. The 2011 Plan replaces and supersedes the 2009 Plan. The Company’s outside directors and employees, including the Company’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and other named executive officers, and certain contractors are all eligible to participate in the 2011 Plan. The 2011 Plan allows for the granting of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalent rights, and other awards, which may be granted singly, in combination, or in tandem, and upon such terms as are determined by the Board or a committee of the Board that is designated to administer the Plan. Subject to certain adjustments, the maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be delivered pursuant to awards under the 2011 Plan is 700,000 shares. As of December 31, 2013,  261,400 stock options had been granted, consisting of 160,200 incentive stock options and 101,200 non-qualified stock options.
	Expense for stock-based compensation recorded for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively. All of the stock-based compensation expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had total stock-based compensation expense remaining to be recognized of approximately $0.1 million.
	The fair value of the stock options granted was measured using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	Expected Volatility	41 - 43%		39 - 43%
	Expected life in years	5.0 - 6.0		3.5 - 6.0
	Risk-free interest rate	0.92 - 2.49%		0.70 - 1.34%
	Dividend yield	0%		0%
	A summary of stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and changes during the years then ended is presented below:
			Stock		Weighted average	Weighted		Aggregate
						average remaining
			options		exercise price	contractual term		intrinsic value
	Balance December 31, 2011		118,400		$            15.07	7.0		$                    -
	Granted		50,000		4.22	7.9		309,500
	Exercised		-		-	-		-
	Forfeited		-		-	-		-
	Balance December 31, 2012		168,400		$            11.85	6.6		$        309,500
	Granted		93,000		6.10	9.3		390,600
	Exercised		-		-	-		-
	Forfeited		-		-	-		-
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2013		261,400		$              9.81	6.9		$        700,100
	Exercisable as of December 31, 2013		202,400		$	6.4		$        402,795
					11.10
	Intrinsic value is the difference between the market value of the stock at December 31, 2013 and the exercise price which is aggregated for all options outstanding and exercisable. A summary of the weighted-average grant-date fair value of options, total intrinsic value of options exercised, and cash receipts from options exercised is shown below (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012			2011
	Weighted-average fair value of options granted (per share)	$             2.48		$             1.54			$             5.20
	Intrinsic value gain of options exercised	-		-			-
	Cash receipts from exercise of options	-		-			-

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	13. Income Taxes
	The components of the income tax provision were as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012
	Current
	Federal	$                  -				$                  -
	State	37				15
	Foreign	2,315				2,131
	Deferred	-1,670				-413
	Total income tax provision	$             682				$          1,733
	The components of earnings before income taxes are summarized below (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	U.S. operations	$          (2,208)		$             (343)
	Foreign	8,160		5,265
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$           5,952		$           4,922
	A reconciliation from the statutory U.S. income tax rate and the Company's effective income tax rate, as computed on earnings before income taxes, is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	Federal Income tax at statutory rate	35	%	35	%
	State and local income tax, net	-1		-
	Foreign rate differential	-9		-8
	Uncertain tax positions	-		1
	Other	-6		7
	Recognition of prior years' NOLs	-8		-
	Effective income tax expense rate	11	%	35	%
	The Company’s provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate on earnings before income taxes of 11% in 2013 (35% in 2012). The decrease in the Company’s effective tax rate during 2013 primarily reflects a  $1.0 million income tax benefit recognized during the fourth quarter resulting from a corporate legal reorganization by which all of the Company’s directly and indirectly wholly-owned Canadian subsidiaries were amalgamated into a single corporation, Pioneer Electrogroup Canada Inc. These subsidiaries included the Company’s discontinued wind energy equipment business, Pioneer Wind Energy Systems Inc., whose accumulated tax losses since the date its business was first acquired will now be available for future use by the continuing businesses of Pioneer Electrogroup Canada Inc.
	The net deferred income tax asset (liability) was comprised of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Current deferred income taxes
	Gross assets	$            1,982		$               563
	Gross liabilities	-		-
	Net current deferred income tax asset	1,982		563
	Noncurrent deferred income taxes
	Gross assets	1,091		700
	Gross liabilities	-3,306		-2,992
	Net noncurrent deferred income tax liability	-2,215		-2,292
	Net deferred income tax liability	$              (233)		$           (1,729)
	The tax effect of temporary differences between GAAP accounting and federal income tax accounting creating deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Deferred tax assets
	Canada net operating loss carry forwards	$            1,688		$               244
	Pension plan	80		253
	Foreign tax credits	1,064		497
	Property and equipment	245		-
	Other	477		269
		3,554		1,263
	Less valuation allowance	-481		-
	Net deferred tax assets	3,073		1,263
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Other	-3,306		-2,992
	Deferred liability, net	$              (233)		$           (1,729)
	The Company believes that its deferred tax assets in other tax jurisdictions are more likely than not realizable through future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and its estimate of future taxable income.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest and penalties, is as follows (in thousands):
		UTP
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$              265
	Increases related to tax positions taken during the period	52
	Decreases related to expectations of statute of limitations	-
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	317
	Increases related to tax positions taken during the period	13
	Decreases related to expectations of statute of limitations	-13
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$              317
The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as interest expense.
Management believes that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations. However, the outcome of tax audits cannot be predicted with certainty. If any issues addressed in the Company’s tax audits are resolved in a manner not consistent with management’s expectations, the Company could be required to adjust its provision for income taxes in the period such resolution occurs. Although timing of the resolution and/or closure of audits is highly uncertain, the Company does not believe it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits would materially change in the next twelve months.

Pension_Plan

Pension Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plan [Abstract]	'
Pension Plan	'
	14. Pension Plan
	A Canadian subsidiary of the Company sponsors a defined benefit pension plan in which a majority of its employees are members. The employer contributes 100% to the plan. The benefits, or the rate per year of credit service, are established by the Company’s subsidiary and updated at its discretion.
	Cost of Benefits
	The components of the expense the Company incurred under the pension plan are as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	Current service cost, net of employee contributions	$                54		$                32
	Interest cost on accrued benefit obligation	128		140
	Expected return on plan assets	-166		-156
	Amortization of transitional obligation	13		14
	Amortization of past service costs	9		9
	Amortization of net actuarial gain	60		46
	Total cost of benefit	$                98		$                85
	Benefit Obligation
	The Company’s obligation for the pension plan is valued annually as of the beginning of each fiscal year. The projected benefit obligation represents the present value of benefits ultimately payable to plan participants for both past and future services expected to be provided by the plan participants.
	The Company's obligations pursuant to the pension plan are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Projected benefit obligation, at beginning of year	$            3,383		$            2,911
	Current service cost, net of employee contributions	52		32
	Employee contributions	40		39
	Interest cost	124		140
	Actuarial loss	-		-49
	Impact of change in discount rate	-322		395
	Impact in change of assumptions	-		36
	Benefits paid	-173		-188
	Foreign exchange adjustment	-177		67
	Projected benefit obligation, at end of year	$            2,927		$            3,383
	A summary of expected benefit payments related to the pension plan is as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,	Pension Plan
	2014	$              218
	2015	243
	2016	247
	2017	254
	2018	257
	2019 - 2023	1,285
	Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income are as follows (in thousands):
		Year-Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	Net (Gain) / loss	$             (432)		$              407
	Amortization of prior service cost	-9		-9
	Amortization of gain	-59		-47
	Amortization of transitional asset	-13		-13
		-513		338
	Taxes	-140		92
	Total recognized in other comprehensive income, net of taxes	$             (373)		$              246
	The estimated net loss amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next year amounts to approximately $59,000. The estimated prior service cost amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next year amounts to approximately $9,000. The estimated transitional asset amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next year amounts to approximately $13,000.
	The accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following amounts that have not yet been recognized as components of net benefit cost (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Unrecognized prior service cost	$              112		$              120
	Unrecognized net actuarial loss	71		84
	Unrecognized transitional obligation	1,050		1,542
	Deferred income taxes	-367		-507
		$              866		$           1,239
	Plan Assets
	Assets held by the pension plan are invested in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s approved investment policy. The pension plan’s strategic asset allocation was structured to reduce volatility through diversification and enhance return to approximate the amounts and timing of the expected benefit payments. The asset allocation for the pension plan at the end of  2013 and 2012 and the target allocation for 2014, by asset category, is as follows:
			Allocation at December 31,				2014 Target
			2013		2012		Allocation
	Equity securities		0	%	57	%	0	%
	Fixed income securities		90		30		90
	Real estate		10		9		10
	Other		0		4		0
Total		100	%	100	%	100	%
The fair market values, by asset category are as follows (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements at
		December 31,
		2013		2012
Equity securities		$                  -		$          1,451
Fixed income securities		2,442		764
Real estate		271		229
Other		-		102
Total		$          2,713		$          2,546
The Company has classified the assets as level 1. Changes in the assets held by the pension plan in the years 2013 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
	December 31,
	2013		2012
Fair value of plan assets, at beginning of year	$            2,546		$            2,342
Actual return on plan assets	271		131
Employer contributions	173		169
Employee contributions	40		39
Benefits paid	-173		-188
Foreign exchange adjustment	-144		53
Fair value of plan assets, at end of year	$            2,713		$            2,546
Contributions
The Company’s policy is to fund the pension plan at or above the minimum required by law. The Company made $0.2 million of contributions to its defined benefit pension plan in each of the 2013 and 2012 years. The Company expects to make contributions of less than $0.2 million to the defined benefit pension plan in 2014. Changes in the discount rate and actual investment returns which continue to remain lower than the long-term expected return on plan assets could result in the Company making additional contributions.
Funded Status
The funded status of the pension plan is as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
Projected benefit obligation		$            2,926		$            3,383
Fair value of plan assets		2,713		2,546
Accrued obligation (long term)		$               213		$               837
Assumptions
Assumptions used in accounting for the pension plan are as follows:
	December 31,
	2013		2012
Weighted average discount rate used to determine the accrued benefit obligations	4.60%		3.80%
Discount rate used to determine the net pension expense	3.80%		4.80%
Expected long-term rate on plan assets	6.50%		6.50%
To determine the expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets, the Company considers the current and expected asset allocations, as well as historical and expected returns on various categories of plan assets. The Company applies the expected rate of return to a market related value of the assets which reduces the underlying variability in assets to which the Company applies that expected return. The Company amortizes gains and losses as well as the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and plan provisions over a period no longer than the average future service of employees.
Primary actuarial assumptions are determined as follows:
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on the Company’s estimate of long-term returns for equities and fixed income securities weighted by the allocation of assets in the plans. The rate is impacted by changes in general market conditions, but because it represents a long-term rate, it is not significantly impacted by short-term market swings. Changes in the allocation of plan assets would also impact this rate.
The assumed discount rate is used to discount future benefit obligations back to today’s dollars. The discount rate is reflective of yield rates on U.S. long-term investment grade corporate bonds on and around the December 31 valuation date. This rate is sensitive to changes in interest rates. A decrease in the discount rate would increase the Company’s obligation and expense.

Major_Customers

Major Customers	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Major Customers [Abstract]	'
Major Customers	'
	15. Major Customers
	Sales to two customers accounted for approximately 19% and 12% of the Company’s sales in 2013 and 2012.

Geographical_Information

Geographical Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Geographical Information [Abstract]	'
Geographical Information	'
	16. Geographical Information
	The Company has one material operating segment, being the sale of electrical equipment. Revenues are attributable to countries based on the location of the Company's customers (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013	2012
	Canada	$          52,613	$          53,238
	United States	33,527	30,296
	Others	2,022	426
	Total	$          88,162	$          83,960
	The distribution of the Company’s property, plant and equipment by geographic location is approximately as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013	2012
	Canada	$            8,557	$            7,202
	United States	859	174
	Mexico	2,797	3,561
	Total	$          12,213	$          10,937

Basic_and_Diluted_Earnings_Per

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract]	'
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	'
	17. Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
	Basic and diluted earnings per common share are calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The Company’s employee and director stock option awards, as well as incremental shares issuable upon exercise of warrants, are not considered in the calculations if the effect would be anti-dilutive. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013	2012
	Numerator:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$            5,270	$            3,189
	Denominator:
	Weighted average basic shares outstanding	6,263	5,907
	Effect of dilutive securities - equity based compensation plans	32	6
	Net dilutive effect of warrants outstanding	3	-
	Denominator for diluted earnings per common share	6,298	5,913
	Earnings  from continuing operations per common share:
	Basic	$              0.84	$              0.54
	Diluted	$              0.84	$              0.54
	Anti-dilutive securities (excluded from per share calculation):
	Equity based compensation plans	118	118
	Warrants	640	640

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Reclassifications	'
	Reclassifications
	Certain reclassifications have been made in prior years’ financial statements to conform to the presentation used in the current year. These reclassifications have not resulted in any changes to the previously reported net income for any year.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The financial statements include estimates based on currently available information and management's judgment as to the outcome of future conditions and circumstances. Significant estimates in these financial statements include allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory provision, useful lives and impairment of long-lived assets, warranty accruals, income tax determination, stock-based compensation, cost of pension benefits and estimates related to purchase price allocation.
	Changes in the status of certain facts or circumstances could result in material changes to the estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements and actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized when (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery occurs, (3) the sales price is fixed or determinable, (4) collectability is reasonably assured and (5) customer acceptance criteria, if any, has been successfully demonstrated. Revenue is recognized on the sale of goods, when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer upon delivery, provided that the Company maintains neither managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership, nor effective control over the goods sold. There are no further obligations on the part of the Company subsequent to revenue recognition, except when customers have the right of return or when the Company warrants the product. The Company records a provision for future returns, based on historical experience at the time of shipment of products to customers. The Company warrants some of its products against defects in design, materials and workmanship for periods ranging from one to three years depending on the model. The Company records a provision for estimated future warranty costs based on the historical relationship of warranty claims to sales at the time of shipment of products to customers. The Company periodically reviews the adequacy of its product warranties and adjusts, if necessary, the warranty percentage and accrued warranty reserve for actual experience.
	The following table provides detail of change in the Company's product warranty provision, which is a component of accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013	2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$                211	$                312
	Increase due to warranty expense	174	108
	Deductions for warranty charges	-219	-215
	Change due to foreign currency translation	-11	6
	Balance at end of year	$                155	$                211
Financial Instruments	'
	Financial Instruments
	The Company estimates the fair value of its financial instruments based on current interest rates, market value and pricing of financial instruments with comparable terms. Unless otherwise indicated, the carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair market value.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, demand deposits and investments with an original maturity at the date of purchase of three months or less.
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts Receivable
	The Company accounts for trade receivables at original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer's financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. The Company writes off trade receivables when they are deemed uncollectible. The Company records recoveries of trade receivables previously written off when it receives them. Management considers the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts, which was $480,000 and $29,000 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, sufficient to cover any exposure to loss in its accounts receivable.
Long-Lived Assets	'
	Long-Lived Assets
	Depreciation and amortization for property, plant and equipment, and finite life intangible assets, is computed and included in cost of goods sold and in selling and administrative expense, as appropriate. Long-lived assets, consisting primarily of property, plant and equipment, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recorded using the declining balance method for buildings, furniture and fixtures at the Company’s Canadian operations. Non-Canadian property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight line method, based on the estimated useful lives of the assets (buildings – 25 years, machinery and equipment - 5 to 15 years, computer hardware and software - 3 to 5 years). Depreciation commences once the assets are ready for their intended use.
	Finite life intangible assets consist of non-compete agreements, which have defined terms, and three categories of customer relationships for which estimated useful lives were determined based on actual historical customer attrition rates. These finite life intangible assets are amortized by the Company over periods ranging from three to twenty years.
	Long-lived and finite life intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining useful life of the asset may warrant revision or that the remaining balance of the asset may not be recoverable. In addition, finite life intangible assets are tested at least once annually through quantitative analysis. Upon indications of impairment, or in the normal course of annual testing, assets and liabilities are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The measurement of possible impairment is generally estimated by the ability to recover the balance of an asset group from its expected future operating cash flows on an undiscounted basis. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value thereof. Determining asset groups and underlying cash flows requires the use of significant judgment.
Goodwill and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets
	Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is equivalent to the Company’s subsidiary-level financial statements, and based on the net assets for each subsidiary, including goodwill and intangible assets. Goodwill is assigned to each operating subsidiary, as this represents the lowest level that constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is available, and is the level at which management regularly reviews operating results.
	Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are evaluated for impairment annually, or immediately if events or other conditions indicate there may be a possible permanent loss of value, using either a quantitative or a qualitative analysis. The Company performs a quantitative analysis using a discounted cash flow model and other valuation techniques, but may elect to perform a qualitative analysis. A quantitative analysis is used to determine an estimated fair value representing the amount at which a reporting unit could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties on an arms-length basis. The estimated fair value of each reporting unit is derived using a discounted cash flow method based on market and reporting unit-specific assumptions, including estimated future revenues and expenses, weighted average cost of capital, capital expenditures, the useful life over which cash flows will occur and other assumptions which are considered reasonable and inherent in discounted cash flow analysis. A qualitative analysis is performed by assessing certain trends and factors, including projected market outlook and growth rates, forecasted and actual sales and operating profit margins, discount rates, industry data and other relevant qualitative factors. These trends and factors are compared to, and based on, the assumptions used in the most recent quantitative assessment.
	Goodwill impairment testing for 2013 and 2012 was performed by using quantitative analysis, as described above, for each of the Company’s reporting units having a carrying amount of goodwill. As a result of the quantitative analysis performed, the Company determined that no impairments were warranted for 2013 and 2012.
	Indefinite life intangible assets primarily consist of trademarks. The fair value of these assets are determined using a royalty relief methodology similar to that employed when the associated assets were acquired, but using updated estimates of future sales, cash flows and profitability. For 2013 and 2012, the fair value of indefinite life intangible assets exceeded their respective carrying values.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The functional currency for the Companies foreign subsidiaries is the local currency in which the entity is located. The financial statements of all subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar have been translated into U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars using year-end exchange rates, and all revenues and expenses are translated at average rates during the respective period. The U.S. dollar results that arise from such translation, as well as exchange gains and losses on intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature, are included in the cumulative currency translation adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, based on the income tax laws and rates in the countries in which operations are conducted and income is earned. This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Developing the provision for income taxes requires significant judgment and expertise in federal, international and state income tax laws, regulations and strategies, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities and, if necessary, any valuation allowances that may be required for deferred tax assets. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company believes that the deferred tax asset recorded as of December 31, 2013, is realizable through future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and future taxable income. If the Company was to subsequently determine that it would be able to realize deferred tax assets in the future in excess of its net recorded amount, an adjustment to deferred tax assets would increase earnings for the period in which such determination was made. The Company will continue to assess the adequacy of the valuation allowance on a quarterly basis. The Company’s judgments and tax strategies are subject to audit by various taxing authorities.
	The objective of accounting for income taxes is to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences or events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position (see “Unrecognized Tax Benefits" below).
	Interest and penalties are grouped with interest expense on the consolidated statement of earnings.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	Unrecognized Tax Benefits
	The Company accounts for unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold that a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and provides guidance on de-recognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition issues. ASC 740 contains a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
	Additionally, ASC 740 requires the Company to accrue interest and related penalties, if applicable, on all tax positions for which reserves have been established consistent with jurisdictional tax laws.
Share-Based Payments	'
	Share-Based Payments
	The Company accounts for share based payments in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 718 "Compensation - Stock Compensation" and accordingly recognizes in its financial statements share based payments at their fair value. In addition, it recognizes in the financial statements an expense based on the grant date fair value of stock options granted to employees and directors. The expense is recognized on a straight line basis over the expected option life while taking into account the vesting period and the offsetting credit is recorded in additional paid-in capital. Upon exercise of options, the consideration paid together with the amount previously recorded as additional paid-in capital is recognized as capital stock. The Company estimates its forfeiture rate in order to determine its compensation expense arising from stock based awards. The Company uses the Black-Scholes Merton option pricing model to determine the fair value of the options. Non-employee members of the Board of Directors are deemed to be employees for the purposes of recognizing share-based compensation expense.
Employee Benefit Plan	'
	Employee Benefit Plan
	The Company sponsors a defined benefit plan as described in Note 14. The cost of pension benefits earned by employees is actuarially determined using the accumulated benefit method and a discount rate, used to measure interest cost on the accrued employee future benefit obligation, based on market interest rates on high-quality debt instruments with maturities that match the timing and benefits expected to be paid by the plan. Plan assets are valued using current market values and the expected return on plan assets is based on the fair value of the plan assets.
	The costs that relate to employee current service are charged to income annually.
	The transitional obligation created upon adoption of the FASB ASC 715 "Compensation - Retirement Benefits" is amortized over the average remaining service period of employees. For a given year, unrecognized actuarial gains or losses are recognized into income if the unamortized balance at the beginning of the year is more than 10% of the greater of the plan asset or liability balance. Any unrecognized actuarial gain or loss in excess of this threshold is recognized in income over the remaining service period of the employees.
	The Company reflects the funded status of its defined pension plans as a net asset or net liability in its balance sheet, with an offsetting amount in accumulated other comprehensive income, and recognizes changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or weighted-average methods and include the cost of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. The Company uses estimates in determining the level of reserves required to state inventory at the lower of cost or market. The Company estimates are based on market activity levels, production requirements, the physical condition of products and technological innovation. Changes in any of these factors may result in adjustments to the carrying value of inventory.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the earnings for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the earnings for the period by the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive securities composed of incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options or warrants was included in diluted earnings per share since the exercise price of some of the Company’s stock options and/or warrants were in the money (see Note 18 “Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share”).
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	FASB ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure” applies to all assets and liabilities that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. ASC 820 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in U.S GAAP, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. ASC 820 enables the reader of the financial statements to assess the inputs used to develop those measurements by establishing a hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. ASC 820 requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
	Level 1:	Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2:	Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
	Level 3:	Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
	In determining the appropriate levels, the Company performs a detailed analysis of the assets and liabilities that are subject to ASC 820. At each reporting period, all assets and liabilities for which the fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3.
	The fair value represents management’s best estimates based on a range of methodologies and assumptions. The carrying value of receivables and payables arising in the ordinary course of business approximate fair value because of the relatively short period of time between their origination and expected realization. These items have been classified as Level 1.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Product Warranty Provision	'
	The following table provides detail of change in the Company's product warranty provision, which is a component of accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013	2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$                211	$                312
	Increase due to warranty expense	174	108
	Deductions for warranty charges	-219	-215
	Change due to foreign currency translation	-11	6
	Balance at end of year	$                155	$                211

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventories [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventories	'
	The components of inventories are summarized below (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013	2012
	Raw materials	$            5,210	$            5,130
	Work in process	2,635	4,360
	Finished goods	5,125	5,779
	Provision for excess and obsolete inventory	-327	-357
	Total inventories	$          12,643	$          14,912

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, plant and equipment are summarized below (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013	2012
	Land	$              106	$              113
	Buildings	2,874	3,091
	Machinery and equipment	11,465	11,738
	Furniture and fixtures	250	209
	Computer hardware and software	1,010	929
	Leasehold improvements	147	57
	Construction in progress	2,829	397
		18,681	16,534
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	-6,468	-5,597
	Total property, plant and equipment, net	$         12,213	$         10,937

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule Intangible Assets and Goodwill	'
	Changes in goodwill and intangible asset balances for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following (in thousands):
				Intangible
		Goodwill		assets
	Balance December 31, 2011	$		$
		6,862		5,585
	Additions due to acquisitions	-		-
	Amortization	-		-285
	Foreign currency translation	30		29
	Balance December 31, 2012	6,892		5,329
	Additions due to acquisitions	1,194		370
	Amortization	-		-330
	Foreign currency translation	-88		-84
	Balance December 31, 2013	$            7,998		$            5,285
Schedule of Intangible Assets	'
	The components of intangible assets at December 31, 2013 are summarized below (in thousands):
		Intangible		Accumulated	Foreign currency	Net book
		assets		amortization	translation	value
	Customer relationships	$         2,962		$           (873)	$             (77)	$         2,012
	Non-compete agreements	465		-138	-1	326
	Trademarks	2,049		-	-25	2,024
	Technology-related industry accreditations	950		-	-27	923
	Total intangible assets	$         6,426		$        (1,011)	$           (130)	$         5,285
Schedule of Annual Amortization Expense	'
	Future scheduled annual amortization expense for finite life intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):
	Years Ending December 31,		Total
	2014		$          327
	2015		325
	2016		324
	2017		324
	2018		247
	Thereafter		790
			$       2,337

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013	2012
	Revolving credit facilities	$                  -	$          5,141
	Term credit facilities	8,239	10,615
	Nexus promissory note	824	1,371
	Pico promissory note	250	-
	Capital lease obligations	-	3
	Total debt and capital lease obligations	9,313	17,130
	Less current portion	-2,108	-7,335
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$          7,205	$          9,795
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	'
	The annual maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2013, were as follows (in thousands):
		Long-term
		debt
	Years Ending December 31,	maturities
	2014	$            2,108
	2015	2,090
	2016	5,102
	2017	13
	Thereafter	-
	Total long-term debt maturities	$            9,313

Commitments_Tables

Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Minimum Annual Lease Commitments	'
	At December 31, 2013, the minimum annual lease commitments under the leases having terms in excess of one year were as follows (in thousands):
		Operating
	Years Ending December 31,	leases
	2014	$              906
	2015	845
	2016	418
	2017	317
	2018	172
	Thereafter	-
	Total lease commitments	$           2,658

Shareholders_Equity_Tables

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Warrants Valuation Model	'
	Black-Scholes Merton valuation model, based on the following assumptions:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013	2012
	Expected Volatility	40.9%	-
	Expected life in years	5.0	-
	Risk-free interest rate	1.5%	-
	Dividend yield	0.0%	-

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value of Stock Options Granted Measured Using Black-Scholes Valuation Model	'
	The fair value of the stock options granted was measured using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	Expected Volatility	41 - 43%		39 - 43%
	Expected life in years	5.0 - 6.0		3.5 - 6.0
	Risk-free interest rate	0.92 - 2.49%		0.70 - 1.34%
	Dividend yield	0%		0%
Schedule of Stock Option Activity	'
	A summary of stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and changes during the years then ended is presented below:
			Stock		Weighted average	Weighted		Aggregate
						average remaining
			options		exercise price	contractual term		intrinsic value
	Balance December 31, 2011		118,400		$            15.07	7.0		$                    -
	Granted		50,000		4.22	7.9		309,500
	Exercised		-		-	-		-
	Forfeited		-		-	-		-
	Balance December 31, 2012		168,400		$            11.85	6.6		$        309,500
	Granted		93,000		6.10	9.3		390,600
	Exercised		-		-	-		-
	Forfeited		-		-	-		-
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2013		261,400		$              9.81	6.9		$        700,100
	Exercisable as of December 31, 2013		202,400		$	6.4		$        402,795
					11.10
Schedule of Other Information	'
	A summary of the weighted-average grant-date fair value of options, total intrinsic value of options exercised, and cash receipts from options exercised is shown below (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012			2011
	Weighted-average fair value of options granted (per share)	$             2.48		$             1.54			$             5.20
	Intrinsic value gain of options exercised	-		-			-
	Cash receipts from exercise of options	-		-			-

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Income Tax Provision	'
	The components of the income tax provision were as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012
	Current
	Federal	$                  -				$                  -
	State	37				15
	Foreign	2,315				2,131
	Deferred	-1,670				-413
	Total income tax provision	$             682				$          1,733
Schedule of Earnings Before Income Tax Provision	'
	The components of earnings before income taxes are summarized below (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	U.S. operations	$          (2,208)		$             (343)
	Foreign	8,160		5,265
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$           5,952		$           4,922
Reconciliation from Statutory Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate	'
	A reconciliation from the statutory U.S. income tax rate and the Company's effective income tax rate, as computed on earnings before income taxes, is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	Federal Income tax at statutory rate	35	%	35	%
	State and local income tax, net	-1		-
	Foreign rate differential	-9		-8
	Uncertain tax positions	-		1
	Other	-6		7
	Recognition of prior years' NOLs	-8		-
	Effective income tax expense rate	11	%	35	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities	'
	The net deferred income tax asset (liability) was comprised of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Current deferred income taxes
	Gross assets	$            1,982		$               563
	Gross liabilities	-		-
	Net current deferred income tax asset	1,982		563
	Noncurrent deferred income taxes
	Gross assets	1,091		700
	Gross liabilities	-3,306		-2,992
	Net noncurrent deferred income tax liability	-2,215		-2,292
	Net deferred income tax liability	$              (233)		$           (1,729)
	The tax effect of temporary differences between GAAP accounting and federal income tax accounting creating deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Deferred tax assets
	Canada net operating loss carry forwards	$            1,688		$               244
	Pension plan	80		253
	Foreign tax credits	1,064		497
	Property and equipment	245		-
	Other	477		269
		3,554		1,263
	Less valuation allowance	-481		-
	Net deferred tax assets	3,073		1,263
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Other	-3,306		-2,992
	Deferred liability, net	$              (233)		$           (1,729)
Reconciliation of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest and penalties, is as follows (in thousands):
		UTP
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$              265
	Increases related to tax positions taken during the period	52
	Decreases related to expectations of statute of limitations	-
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	317
	Increases related to tax positions taken during the period	13
	Decreases related to expectations of statute of limitations	-13
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$              317

Pension_Plan_Tables

Pension Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plan [Abstract]	'
Schedule Pension Plan Expenses	'
	The components of the expense the Company incurred under the pension plan are as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	Current service cost, net of employee contributions	$                54		$                32
	Interest cost on accrued benefit obligation	128		140
	Expected return on plan assets	-166		-156
	Amortization of transitional obligation	13		14
	Amortization of past service costs	9		9
	Amortization of net actuarial gain	60		46
	Total cost of benefit	$                98		$                85
Reconciliation of Projected Benefit Obligation	'
	The Company's obligations pursuant to the pension plan are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Projected benefit obligation, at beginning of year	$            3,383		$            2,911
	Current service cost, net of employee contributions	52		32
	Employee contributions	40		39
	Interest cost	124		140
	Actuarial loss	-		-49
	Impact of change in discount rate	-322		395
	Impact in change of assumptions	-		36
	Benefits paid	-173		-188
	Foreign exchange adjustment	-177		67
	Projected benefit obligation, at end of year	$            2,927		$            3,383
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	'
	A summary of expected benefit payments related to the pension plan is as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,	Pension Plan
	2014	$              218
	2015	243
	2016	247
	2017	254
	2018	257
	2019 - 2023	1,285
Schedule of Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations	'
	Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income are as follows (in thousands):
		Year-Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	Net (Gain) / loss	$             (432)		$              407
	Amortization of prior service cost	-9		-9
	Amortization of gain	-59		-47
	Amortization of transitional asset	-13		-13
		-513		338
	Taxes	-140		92
	Total recognized in other comprehensive income, net of taxes	$             (373)		$              246
Schedule of Amounts Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	The accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following amounts that have not yet been recognized as components of net benefit cost (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Unrecognized prior service cost	$              112		$              120
	Unrecognized net actuarial loss	71		84
	Unrecognized transitional obligation	1,050		1,542
	Deferred income taxes	-367		-507
		$              866		$           1,239
Schedule of Asset Allocations	'
	The asset allocation for the pension plan at the end of  2013 and 2012 and the target allocation for 2014, by asset category, is as follows:
			Allocation at December 31,				2014 Target
			2013		2012		Allocation
	Equity securities		0	%	57	%	0	%
	Fixed income securities		90		30		90
	Real estate		10		9		10
	Other		0		4		0
	Total		100	%	100	%	100	%
Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets	'
	The fair market values, by asset category are as follows (in thousands):
			Fair Value Measurements at
			December 31,
			2013		2012
	Equity securities		$                  -		$          1,451
	Fixed income securities		2,442		764
	Real estate		271		229
	Other		-		102
	Total		$          2,713		$          2,546
Reconciliation of Plan Assets	'
	The Company has classified the assets as level 1. Changes in the assets held by the pension plan in the years 2013 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Fair value of plan assets, at beginning of year	$            2,546		$            2,342
	Actual return on plan assets	271		131
	Employer contributions	173		169
	Employee contributions	40		39
	Benefits paid	-173		-188
	Foreign exchange adjustment	-144		53
	Fair value of plan assets, at end of year	$            2,713		$            2,546
Schedule of Funded Status	'
	The funded status of the pension plan is as follows (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2013		2012
	Projected benefit obligation		$            2,926		$            3,383
	Fair value of plan assets		2,713		2,546
	Accrued obligation (long term)		$               213		$               837
Schedule of Assumptions	'
	Assumptions used in accounting for the pension plan are as follows:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Weighted average discount rate used to determine the accrued benefit obligations	4.60%		3.80%
	Discount rate used to determine the net pension expense	3.80%		4.80%
	Expected long-term rate on plan assets	6.50%		6.50%

Geographical_Information_Table

Geographical Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Geographical Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Geographical Information	'
	The Company has one material operating segment, being the sale of electrical equipment. Revenues are attributable to countries based on the location of the Company's customers (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013	2012
	Canada	$          52,613	$          53,238
	United States	33,527	30,296
	Others	2,022	426
	Total	$          88,162	$          83,960
	The distribution of the Company’s property, plant and equipment by geographic location is approximately as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013	2012
	Canada	$            8,557	$            7,202
	United States	859	174
	Mexico	2,797	3,561
	Total	$          12,213	$          10,937

Basic_and_Diluted_Earnings_Per1

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule Earnings Per Share	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013	2012
	Numerator:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$            5,270	$            3,189
	Denominator:
	Weighted average basic shares outstanding	6,263	5,907
	Effect of dilutive securities - equity based compensation plans	32	6
	Net dilutive effect of warrants outstanding	3	-
	Denominator for diluted earnings per common share	6,298	5,913
	Earnings  from continuing operations per common share:
	Basic	$              0.84	$              0.54
	Diluted	$              0.84	$              0.54
	Anti-dilutive securities (excluded from per share calculation):
	Equity based compensation plans	118	118
	Warrants	640	640

Business_and_Organization_Deta

Business and Organization (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 24, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Business and Organization [Abstract]	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock, shares	1,265,000	1,265,000	'
Issuance of common stock, per share	$7	$7	'
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of transaction costs	'	$7,900	$7,872

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts Receivable	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$480,000	$29,000
Goodwill and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets	'	'
Goodwill impairment	$0	$0
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Revenue Recognition	'	'
Standard product warranty period	'	'1 year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	'	'
Amortization period of assets	'3 years	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Revenue Recognition	'	'
Standard product warranty period	'	'3 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	'	'
Amortization period of assets	'20 years	'
Buildings [Member]	'	'
Long-Lived Assets	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'25 years	'
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Long-Lived Assets	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years	'
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Long-Lived Assets	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'15 years	'
Computer Hardware and Software [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Long-Lived Assets	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'3 years	'
Computer Hardware and Software [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Long-Lived Assets	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Product Warranty) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$211	$312
Increase due to warranty expense	174	108
Deductions for warranty charges	-219	-215
Change due to foreign currency translation	-11	6
Balance at end of year	$155	$211

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 19, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 06, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
				Pico [Member]	Pico [Member]	Power Systems Solutions, Inc. [Member]	Power Systems Solutions, Inc. [Member]	Pico and Power Systems Solutions, Inc. [Member]	Strait-Line Basis for Accounting Purposes [Member]	Strait-Line Basis for Tax Purposes [Member]
									Power Systems Solutions, Inc. [Member]	Power Systems Solutions, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Value of transaction, acquisition	'	'	'	$945,000	'	$655,000	'	'	'	'
Business acquisition, cash paid	'	'	'	165,000	'	605,000	'	'	'	'
Non-interest bearing note	'	'	'	455,000	'	50,000	'	'	'	'
Consulting contract obligation	'	'	'	150,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred payment for certain inventories and transfer taxes	'	'	'	175,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Identifiable intangible assets having finite lives	'	'	'	'	'	'	400,000	'	'	'
Amortization period of identifiable intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'6 years	'15 years
Goodwill	7,998,000	6,892,000	6,862,000	'	500,000	'	700,000	'	'	'
Transaction costs incurred	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$300,000	'	'

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventories [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$5,210,000	$5,130,000
Work in process	2,635,000	4,360,000
Finished goods	5,125,000	5,779,000
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory	-327,000	-357,000
Total inventories	12,643,000	14,912,000
Goods in transit	$100,000	$300,000

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_S

Property, Plant and Equipment (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	$18,681	$16,534
Less: accumulated depreciation	-6,468	-5,597
Total property, plant and equipment, net	12,213	10,937
Land [Member]	'	'
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	106	113
Buildings [Member]	'	'
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	2,874	3,091
Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	11,465	11,738
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]	'	'
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	250	209
Computer Hardware and Software [Member]	'	'
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	1,010	929
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	147	57
Construction in Progress [Member]	'	'
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	$2,829	$397

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes in Goodwill and Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	$6,892	$6,862
Additions due to acquisitions	1,194	'
Amortization	0	0
Foreign currency translation	-88	30
Balance, end of period	7,998	6,892
Intangible Assets	'	'
Beginning balance	5,329	5,585
Additions due to acquisitions	370	'
Amortization	-330	-285
Foreign currency translation	-84	29
Ending balance	$5,285	$5,329

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Components of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets	$6,426	'	'
Accumulated amortization	-1,011	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-130	'	'
Net book value	5,285	5,329	5,585
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets	2,962	'	'
Accumulated amortization	-873	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-77	'	'
Net book value	2,012	'	'
Non-Compete Agreement [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets	465	'	'
Accumulated amortization	-138	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-1	'	'
Net book value	326	'	'
Trademarks [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets	2,049	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-25	'	'
Net book value	2,024	'	'
Technology-Related Industry Accreditations [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets	950	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-27	'	'
Net book value	$923	'	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Future Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Estimated future annual amortization expense related to intangible assets:	'
2014	$327
2015	325
2016	324
2017	324
2018	247
Thereafter	790
Intangible assets, net	$2,337

Debt_Canadian_Credit_Facilitie

Debt (Canadian Credit Facilities) (Details)

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Canadian Credit Facilities (Facility E) [Member]

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Term Credit Facilities [Member]

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Term Credit Facilities [Member]

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EBITDA Equal to or Greater than 2.00 [Member]

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London Interbank Offered Rate Plus Funds Borrowed In United States Dollars [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate Plus Funds Borrowed In United States Dollars [Member]

Prime Plus Funds Borrowed In Canadian Dollars [Member]

Prime Plus Funds Borrowed In Canadian Dollars [Member]

Base Rate Plus Funds Borrowed In United States Dollars [Member]

Base Rate Plus Funds Borrowed In United States Dollars [Member]

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Prime Plus Funds Borrowed In United States Dollars [Member]

Prime Plus Funds Borrowed In Canadian Dollars [Member]

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Canadian Credit Facilities (Facility C) [Member]

EBITDA Equal to or Greater than 2.00 [Member]

EBITDA is Less than 2.00 [Member]

EBITDA Equal to or Greater than 2.00 [Member]

EBITDA Equal to or Greater than 2.00 [Member]

EBITDA is Less than 2.00 [Member]

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'

'

'

'

'

60

60

'

'

'

Line of credit restriction amount to single entity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000,000

'

'

'

Line of credit restriction percentage distribution of previous year net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

50.00%

'

'

'

Debt instrument amortization period

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Standby fee percentage

'

'

'

'

'

0.63%

0.56%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

EBITDA benchmark ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

2

Interest rate spread

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.50%

2.25%

1.00%

1.25%

1.25%

1.00%

'

'

1.00%

'

'

2.00%

0.50%

0.50%

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings before income taxes depreciation and amortization benchmark ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

2

Credit facilities amount outstanding

$795,000

'

'

'

$7,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,100,000

'

'

$800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$9,000,000

'

'

Debt_United_States_Credit_Faci

Debt (United States Credit Facilities) (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 19, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Nov. 30, 2011

Jul. 25, 2012

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2012

Jun. 28, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2012

Jun. 28, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Nov. 30, 2011

Jun. 28, 2013

Term Loan Facility [Member]

Pioneer Custom Electrical Products Inc. [Member]

Pioneer Custom Electrical Products Inc. [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Revolving Credit Facilities [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate L I B O R [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate L I B O R [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate Plus Funds Borrowed In Euro Dollars [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate Plus Funds Borrowed In Euro Dollars [Member]

Prime Rate [Member]

Prime Rate [Member]

Prime Rate [Member]

item

GE CF Mexico Term Loan Agreement [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

June 30, 2013 to December 31, 2013 [Member]

January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014 [Member]

April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014 [Member]

July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014 [Member]

October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Term Loan Facility [Member]

Term Loan Facility [Member]

Term Credit Facility (U.S. Facilities) [Member]

Revolving Credit Facilities [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum credit facilities amount borrowed

'

'

'

'

'

$6,000,000

$1,650,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate spread

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.25%

3.50%

2.25%

2.50%

1.25%

2.00%

1.00%

Credit facilities amount outstanding

795,000

6,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument amortization period

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

EBITDA benchmark ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.25

2.75

5.25

5

4.5

4

3.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum Fixed Coverage Ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.25

1.35

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt to capitalization (in percent)

'

'

'

'

50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Rate of interest of debt instrument (in percent)

'

0.63%

'

'

'

6.00%

6.93%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of term Loan non refundable commission

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term loan pledge of cash (in percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term loan frequency of periodic payment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'60

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term Loan Increments

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prepayment benchmark amount to waive fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

250,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes issued

'

'

'

$455,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of installments of principal

'

'

'

6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expiration date

'

'

19-Jun-14

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of ownership in subsidiary per agreement as collateral

'

'

'

'

65.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt_Schedule_of_Longterm_Debt

Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt and capital lease obligations	$9,313	$17,130
Less current portion	-2,108	-7,335
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	7,205	9,795
Revolving Credit Facilities [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt and capital lease obligations	'	5,141
Term Credit Facilities [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt and capital lease obligations	8,239	10,615
Nexus Promissory Note [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt and capital lease obligations	824	1,371
Pico Promissory Note [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt and capital lease obligations	250	'
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt and capital lease obligations	'	$3

Debt_Schedule_of_Maturities_of

Debt (Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt [Abstract]	'	'
2014	$2,108	'
2015	2,090	'
2016	5,102	'
2017	13	'
Total debt and capital lease obligations	$9,313	$17,130

Other_Assets_Narrative_Details

Other Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			Promissory Notes [Member]	Promissory Notes [Member]
			item	item
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of promissory notes	'	'	1	1
Principal amount	'	'	$0.30	$0.30
Accrued interest rate (in percent)	'	'	4.50%	4.50%
Notes receivables, maturity date, description	'	'	'4 years	'4 years
Deferred finance costs, net	0.3	0.2	'	'
Prepaid taxes	$0.20	'	'	'

Commitments_Narrative_Details

Commitments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments [Abstract]	'	'
Lease expiration date	31-Dec-18	31-Dec-18
Rent and lease expense	$0.80	$0.80

Commitments_Schedule_of_Minimu

Commitments (Schedule of Minimum Annual Lease Commitments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Lease Commitments [Abstract]	'
2014	$906
2015	845
2016	418
2017	317
2018	172
Thereafter	'
Total lease commitments	$2,658

Shareholders_Equity_Narrative_

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 24, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	'	'	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, outstanding shares	'	'	7,172,255	5,907,255
Outstanding purchase of warrants (in shares)	'	'	690,600	'
Issuance of common stock, shares	1,265,000	1,265,000	'	'
Issuance of common stock, per share	$7	$7	'	'
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of transaction costs	'	$7,900,000	$7,872,000	'
Warrants issued for underwriters	'	$100,000	'	'
Warrants issued for underwriters, shares	'	50,600	'	'
Warrants exercisable price per share	'	$7	'	'
Average exercise price (in dollars per share)	'	'	$13.49	'
Warrant expiration date range start	'	'	19-Apr-14	'
Warrant expiration date range end	'	'	18-Sep-18	'
Warrants exercised	'	'	0	0
Preferred stock, authorized	'	'	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	'	'	$0.00	$0.00

Shareholders_Equity_Fair_Value

Shareholders' Equity (Fair Value of Warrants Assumptions) (Details) (Warrants Not Settleable in Cash [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Warrants Not Settleable in Cash [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Expected volatility	40.90%	'
Expected life in years	'5 years	'0 years
Risk-free interest rate	1.50%	'
Dividend yield	0.00%	'

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares of common stock that may be delivered	700,000	'	'
Common stock reserved for issuance	320,000	'	'
Total options granted	261,400	168,400	118,400
Stock-based compensation expense	$228,000	$270,000	'
Stock-based compensation expense unrecognized in the statement of earnings	$100,000	'	'
Incentive Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total options granted	160,200	'	'
Non Qualified Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total options granted	101,200	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Stock Option Award Using Black-Scholes Valuation Model) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Expected volatility, minimum	41.00%	39.00%
Expected volatility, maximum	43.00%	43.00%
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	0.92%	0.70%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	2.49%	1.34%
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Expected life	'5 years	'3 years 6 months
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Expected life	'6 years	'6 years

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu1

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stock options	'	'
Balance at the beginning of period	168,400	118,400
Granted	93,000	50,000
Balance at the end of period	261,400	168,400
Exercisable at the end of period	202,400	'
Weighted average exercise price	'	'
Balance at the beginning of period	$11.85	$15.07
Granted	$6.10	$4.22
Balance at the end of period	$9.81	$11.85
Exercisable at the end of period	$11.10	'
Weighted average remaining contractual term	'	'
Balance at the beginning of period (in years)	'6 years 7 months 6 days	'7 years
Granted (in years)	'9 years 3 months 18 days	'7 years 10 months 24 days
Balance at the end of period (in years)	'6 years 10 months 24 days	'6 years 7 months 6 days
Exercisable at the end of period (in years)	'6 years 4 months 24 days	'
Aggregate intrinsic value	'	'
Balance at the beginning of period	$309,500	'
Granted	390,600	309,500
Balance at the end of period	700,100	309,500
Exercisable at the end of period	$402,795	'

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu2

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Other Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Weighted-average fair value of options granted (per share)	$2.48	$1.54	$5.20
Intrinsic value gain of options exercised	'	'	'
Cash receipts from exercise of options	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Effective tax rate	'	11.00%	35.00%
Income tax benefit	$1,000	$682	$1,733

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Incom

Income Taxes (Schedule of Income Tax Provision) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current	'	'	'
State	'	$37	$15
Foreign	'	2,315	2,131
Deferred	'	-1,670	-413
Total income tax provision	$1,000	$682	$1,733

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Earni

Income Taxes (Schedule of Earnings Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'
U.S. operations	($2,208)	($343)
Foreign	8,160	5,265
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$5,952	$4,922

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_fr

Income Taxes (Reconciliation from Statutory Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation from the statutory U.S. income tax rate and the Company's effective income tax rate:	'	'
Federal Income tax at statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%
State and local income tax, net	-1.00%	'
Foreign rate differential	-9.00%	-8.00%
Uncertain tax positions	'	1.00%
Recognition of prior years' NOLs	-8.00%	'
Other	-6.00%	7.00%
Effective income tax expense rate	11.00%	35.00%

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Class

Income Taxes (Schedule of Classification of Deferred Income Tax Asset (Liability)) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current deferred income taxes	'	'
Gross assets	$1,982	$563
Gross liabilities	'	'
Net current deferred income tax asset	1,982	563
Noncurrent deferred income taxes	'	'
Gross assets	1,091	700
Gross liabilities	-3,306	-2,992
Net noncurrent deferred income tax liability	-2,215	-2,292
Net deferred income tax liability	($233)	($1,729)

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Defer

Income Taxes (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Canada net operating loss carry forwards	$1,688	$244
Pension plan	80	253
Foreign tax credits	1,064	497
Property and equipment	245	'
Other	477	269
Total gross deferred tax assets	3,554	1,263
Less valuation allowance	-481	'
Net deferred tax assets	3,073	1,263
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Other	-3,306	-2,992
Net deferred income tax liability	($233)	($1,729)

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	$317	$265
Increases related to tax positions taken during the period	13	52
Decreases related to expectations of statute of limitations	-13	'
Balance, end of period	$317	$317

Pension_Plan_Narrative_Details

Pension Plan (Narrative) (Details) (Pension Benefits [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Funded Percentage (in percent)	100.00%	'
Estimated net loss amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next year	$59,000	'
Estimated prior service cost amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next year	9,000	9,000
Estimated transitional asset amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next year	13,000	'
Expected contributions in 2013	$200,000	'

Pension_Plan_Cost_of_Benefits_

Pension Plan (Cost of Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Current service cost, net of employee contributions	$52,000	$32,000
Interest cost on accrued benefit obligation	124,000	140,000
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Current service cost, net of employee contributions	54,000	32,000
Interest cost on accrued benefit obligation	128,000	140,000
Expected return on plan assets	-166,000	-156,000
Amortization of transitional obligation	13,000	14,000
Amortization of past service costs	9,000	9,000
Amortization of net actuarial gain	60,000	46,000
Total cost of benefit	$98,000	$85,000

Pension_Plan_Reconciliation_of

Pension Plan (Reconciliation of Projected Benefit Obligation) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Change in benefit obligation:	'	'
Projected benefit obligation, at beginning of year	$3,383	$2,911
Current service cost, net of employee contributions	52	32
Employee contributions	40	39
Interest cost	124	140
Actuarial loss	'	-49
Impact of change in discount rate	-322	395
Impact in change of assumptions	'	36
Benefits paid	-173	-188
Foreign exchange adjustment	-177	67
Projected benefit obligation, at end of year	$2,927	$3,383

Pension_Plan_Schedule_of_Expec

Pension Plan (Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments) (Details) (Pension Benefits [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pension Benefits [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2014	$218
2015	243
2016	247
2017	254
2018	257
2019 - 2023	$1,285

Pension_Plan_Schedule_of_Other

Pension Plan (Schedule of Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plan [Abstract]	'	'
Net (gain) / loss	($432)	$407
Amortization of prior service cost	-9	-9
Amortization of gain	-59	-47
Amortization of transitional asset	-13	-13
Total, pre tax	-513	338
Taxes	-140	92
Total recognized in other comprehensive income, net of taxes	($373)	$246

Pension_Plan_Schedule_of_Accum

Pension Plan (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (Pension Benefits [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Unrecognized prior service cost	$112	$120
Unrecognized net actuarial loss	71	84
Unrecognized transitional obligation	1,050	1,542
Deferred income taxes	-367	-507
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$866	$1,239

Pension_Plan_Schedule_of_Asset

Pension Plan (Schedule of Asset Allocation) (Details) (Pension Benefits [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Allocation at December 31	100.00%	100.00%
Target allocation for 2014	100.00%	'
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Allocation at December 31	0.00%	57.00%
Target allocation for 2014	0.00%	'
Fixed Income Securities [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Allocation at December 31	90.00%	30.00%
Target allocation for 2014	90.00%	'
Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Allocation at December 31	10.00%	9.00%
Target allocation for 2014	10.00%	'
Other [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Allocation at December 31	0.00%	4.00%
Target allocation for 2014	0.00%	'

Pension_Plan_Schedule_of_Fair_

Pension Plan (Schedule of Fair Market Values) (Details) (Pension Benefits [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$2,713	$2,546	$2,342
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	1,451	'
Fixed Income Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2,442	764	'
Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	271	229	'
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	$102	'

Pension_Plan_Reconciliation_of1

Pension Plan (Reconciliation of Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Employee contributions	$40	$39
Benefits paid	-173	-188
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, at beginning of year	2,546	2,342
Actual return on plan assets	271	131
Employer contributions	173	169
Employee contributions	40	39
Benefits paid	-173	-188
Foreign exchange adjustment	-144	53
Fair value of plan assets, at end of year	$2,713	$2,546

Pension_Plan_Funded_Status_Det

Pension Plan (Funded Status) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	$2,927	$3,383	$2,911
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	2,926	3,383	'
Fair value of plan assets	2,713	2,546	2,342
Accrued obligation (long term)	$213	$837	'

Pension_Plan_Assumptions_Detai

Pension Plan (Assumptions) (Details) (Pension Benefits [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted average discount rate used to determine the accrued benefit obligations	4.60%	3.80%
Discount rate used to determine the net pension expense	3.80%	4.80%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	6.50%	6.50%

Major_Customers_Narrative_Deta

Major Customers (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Customer One [Member]	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'
Percentage of sales	19.00%
Customer Two [Member]	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'
Percentage of sales	12.00%

Geographical_Information_Sched

Geographical Information (Schedule of Geographical Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	segment
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	$88,162	$83,960
Property, plant and equipment	12,213	10,937
Number of material operating segments	1	'
Canada [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	52,613	53,238
Property, plant and equipment	8,557	7,202
United States [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	33,527	30,296
Property, plant and equipment	859	174
Mexico [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	2,797	3,561
Others [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	$2,022	$426

Basic_and_Diluted_Earnings_Per2

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Schedule Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Numerator:	'	'
Earnings from continuing operations	$5,270	$3,189
Denominator:	'	'
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	6,263	5,907
Effect of dilutive securities - equity based compensation plans	32	6
Net dilutive effect of warrants outstanding	3	'
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share	6,298	5,913
Earnings from continuing operations per common share:	'	'
Basic	$0.84	$0.54
Diluted	$0.84	$0.54
Equity Based Compensation Plan [Member]	'	'
Earnings from continuing operations per common share:	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities	118	118
Warrants [Member]	'	'
Earnings from continuing operations per common share:	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities	640	640