Note 4 - Net Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Notes to Financial Statements

Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

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)       Net Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis, or market.

Net inventories consist of the following:

	December 31,
	2015		2014
Finished goods	$	32,550	$	24,200
Work in process		41,358		27,640
Raw materials		30,830		28,558
Supplies		5,182		5,232
Total	$	109,920	$	85,630

The components of inventory stated above are net of reserves of $12,337 and $12,878 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.