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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information which includes condensed consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position and results of operations and should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report, Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
 
It is management's opinion that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statement presentation. The results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015.
 
CUI Global, Inc. (CUI Global) is a platform company dedicated to maximizing shareholder value through the acquisition, development and commercialization of new, innovative technologies. Through its subsidiaries (CUI, Inc., CUI-Canada, Inc., CUI Japan, Orbital Gas Systems Limited and Orbital Gas Systems, North America, Inc.), CUI Global has built a diversified portfolio of industry leading technologies that touch many markets.
 
Since its inception in 1989, CUI Inc. (CUI) has been delivering quality products, extensive application solutions and superior personal service. CUI's solid customer commitment and honest corporate message are a hallmark in the industry.
 
CUI’s capabilities and extensive contacts throughout Asia, allows CUI Global to continue to identify, acquire and commercialize new proprietary technologies. CUI Global will use CUI’s market partners and global distribution capabilities to bring other products to market, including the Novum and Solus power products, and other proprietary devices, described below. CUI’s testing and R&D capabilities allow CUI Global to commercialize and prototype its products more efficiently and economically.
 
CUI, Inc. and CUI Japan offer electronic components including connectors, speakers, buzzers and control solutions including encoders and sensors; power solutions and test and measurement devices. These offerings provide a technology architecture that addresses power and related accessories as well as test and measurement capabilities to industries ranging from consumer electronics to defense and alternative energy.
 
On March 5, 2015, we closed on an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Tectrol, Inc., a Toronto, Canada corporation. As a part of this acquisition strategy, CUI Global, Inc. formed a wholly owned Canadian corporate subsidiary, CUI-Canada, Inc. (CUI Canada), to receive these acquired assets and liabilities. CUI Canada operations include the design and manufacture assembly of electronic power conversion devices such as AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC power supplies, linear power supplies and uninterruptable power supplies. Sales of products produced by CUI Canada will be marketed and sold through existing CUI, Inc. sales channels as well as to existing Tectrol customers (See Note 4).
 
Orbital Gas Systems Limited (Orbital), is a United Kingdom-based provider of natural gas infrastructure and advanced technology, including metering, odorization, remote telemetry units (“RTU”) and a diverse range of personalized gas engineering solutions to the gas utilities, power generation, emissions, manufacturing and automotive industries. The GasPT2 technology products are sold through Orbital. In January 2015, CUI Global formed and opened Orbital Gas Systems, North America, a wholly owned subsidiary, to represent the gas segment in the North American market.
 
CUI Properties, LLC owns the CUI Global headquarters facility located in Tualatin, Oregon.
 
For the six month period ended June 30, 2015, total revenues at CUI Global consisted of 69% from the power and electro-mechanical segment and 31% from the gas segment. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, total revenues at CUI Global consisted of 72% from the power and electro-mechanical segment and 28% from the gas segment.