4. DERIVATIVES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral [Abstract]

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

The classification and amounts of the Company’s recognized gains (losses) for its derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are as follows (in thousands):

		Realized Losses
		Three Months Ended September 30,
Type of Instrument	Statements of Operations Location	2013			2012
Commodity contracts	Cost of goods sold	$	(1,612	)	$	(440	)

		Unrealized Gains
		Three Months Ended September 30,
Type of Instrument	Statements of Operations Location	2013		2012
Commodity contracts	Cost of goods sold	$	444	$	388

		Realized Gains (Losses)
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
Type of Instrument	Statements of Operations Location	2013			2012
Commodity contracts	Cost of goods sold	$	(1,714	)	$	277

		Unrealized Gains (Losses)
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
Type of Instrument	Statements of Operations Location	2013		2012
Commodity contracts	Cost of goods sold	$	62	$	(479	)