Note 11 - Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Notes to Financial Statements

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

(11)  SEGMENT INFORMATION

We have three reportable segments, which are also our reporting units: Thermal Products, Mechanical Products and Electrical Products.

The Thermal Products segment includes the operations of Temptronic Corporation, Thermonics, Sigma, inTEST Thermal Solutions GmbH (Germany), and inTEST Pte, Limited (Singapore). Sales of this segment consist primarily of temperature management systems which we design, manufacture and market under our Temptronic, Thermonics and Sigma product lines. In addition, this segment provides post-warranty service and support.

The Mechanical Products segment includes the operations of our Mt. Laurel, New Jersey manufacturing facility. Sales of our Mechanical Products segment consist primarily of manipulator and docking hardware products, which we design, manufacture and market.

The Electrical Products segment includes the operations of inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation. Sales of this segment consist primarily of tester interface products which we design, manufacture and market.

We operate our business worldwide, and all three segments sell their products both domestically and internationally. All three segments sell to semiconductor manufacturers, third-party test and assembly houses and ATE manufacturers. Our Thermal Products segment also sells into a variety of markets outside of the ATE market, including the automotive, consumer electronics, defense/aerospace, energy, industrial and telecommunications markets. Intercompany pricing between segments is either a multiple of cost for component parts or list price for finished goods.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
Net revenues:
Thermal Products	$	5,194		$	5,717
Mechanical Products		1,936			2,435
Electrical Products		1,517			2,036
	$	8,647		$	10,188
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):
Thermal Products	$	573		$	1,029
Mechanical Products		(370	)		(285	)
Electrical Products		21			319
Corporate		(100	)		(392	)
	$	124		$	671
Net earnings (loss):
Thermal Products	$	373		$	672
Mechanical Products		(241	)		(186	)
Electrical Products		14			208
Corporate		(65	)		(256	)
	$	81		$	438

	Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015
Identifiable assets:
Thermal Products	$	17,246	$	16,983
Mechanical Products		18,960		19,733
Electrical Products		3,700		3,268
	$	39,906	$	39,984

The following table provides information about our geographic areas of operation. Net revenues from unaffiliated customers are based on the location to which the goods are shipped.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Net revenues:
U.S.	$	2,727	$	3,489
Foreign		5,920		6,699
	$	8,647	$	10,188

	Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015
Property and equipment:
U.S.	$	765	$	797
Foreign		250		315
	$	1,015	$	1,112