Intangibles

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Intangibles [Abstract]

Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

INTANGIBLES, NET

The components of intangibles, net as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

		2013				2012
	Original life in years	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization
Acquired trade secrets	2-20	$	1,388	$	775	$	1,518	$	992
Acquired patents and trademarks	4-10	6,367		1,181		4,435		1,807
Agreements not to compete	3-5	3,286		2,616		3,286		2,158
Acquired trade names	Indefinite	4,480		—		4,439		—
Total intangibles		$	15,521	$	4,572	$	13,678	$	4,957

Our estimated amortization expense relating to these intangibles for the next five years is summarized in the following table (in thousands):

2014	$	1,713
2015	$	1,078
2016	$	1,021
2017	$	628
2018	$	434