Note 5 - Net Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Notes to Financial Statements

Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

(5) 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,
	2016		2015
Finished goods	$	29,117	$	32,550
Work in process		54,463		41,358
Raw materials		33,841		30,830
Supplies		5,763		5,182
Total	$	123,184	$	109,920

The components of inventory stated above are net of reserves of

$12,423

and

$12,337

as of

December

31,

2016

and

2015,

respectively.