8. Inventories (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 ZHEJIANG TIANLAN CNY	Dec. 31, 2013 ZHEJIANG TIANLAN CNY	Dec. 31, 2014 ZHEJIANG JIAHUAN CNY	Dec. 31, 2013 ZHEJIANG JIAHUAN CNY
Raw materials	$ 146	$ 124	9,121	7,425	3,763	2,680
Work in progress	38	47	6,360	5,485	9,840	15,068
Finished goods	359	323	573	2,066	18,646	20,410
Inventory	$ 543us-gaap_InventoryNet	$ 494us-gaap_InventoryNet	16,054	14,976	32,249	38,158

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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