Accounts Receivable

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Accounts Receivable [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable

Note 5.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are summarized as follows:

		2016		2015
Trade	$	64,707	$	79,100
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(1,417)		(1,485)
		63,290		77,615
Other		3,342		872
	$	66,632	$	78,487

The Company’s customers are principally in the transportation and energy infrastructure sectors.  At December 31, 2016 and 2015, trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, from customers were as follows:

		2016		2015
Rail Products and Services	$	29,552	$	43,155
Construction Products		20,531		20,489
Tubular and Energy Services		13,207		13,971
	$	63,290	$	77,615

Credit is extended based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition and, while collateral is not required, the Company periodically receives surety bonds that guarantee payment.  Credit terms are consistent with industry standards and practices.