EQUITY

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

EQUITY [Abstract]

EQUITY

19. EQUITY: In August 2008, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program through December 2010, allowing the Company to purchase up to $3.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock in open market or privately negotiated transactions in compliance with applicable laws and regulations including the SEC's Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18. The timing and amount of repurchases under the program depended on market conditions and publicly available information. During year ended December 31, 2010, the Company repurchased approximately 700 shares of its common stock at an average purchase price of $3.44 per share. Total cash consideration for the repurchased stock was approximately $2,400. From August 2008 through May 2010, the Company purchased approximately 369,000 shares of its common stock for total cash consideration of $915,000 representingan average purchase price of $2.48 per share. In May 2010, in connection with an amendment to its Credit Agreement, the Company was required to suspend its stock repurchase program. In February 2012, the Company was granted authorization by its primary lender to purchase up to $400,000 of its common stock. In March 2012, the Company purchased, in privately negotiated transactions, 95,000 shares of its common stock for total cash consideration of approximately $400,000.