Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,381	$ 2,559
Trade accounts receivable, net	4,921	3,888
Inventories	18,673	11,021
Other current assets	832	728
Total current assets	27,807	18,196
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net	20,138	18,952
OTHER ASSETS	22	23
Total Assets	47,967	37,171
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	3,222	2,544
Accrued expenses	1,754	1,436
Notes payable under lines of credit	2,886	783
Export credit refinancing facility	1,254	264
Current deferred tax liability	46	64
Current maturities - capital leases	28	46
Current maturities of long-term debt - financial institutions	813	533
Current maturities - convertible debentures	91
Total current liabilities	10,094	5,670
LONG-TERM DEBT, EXCLUDING CURRENT MATURITIES
Capital leases	34	18
Long-term debt - financial institutions	2,668	2,847
Long-term debt - convertible debentures, net	1,127	1,176
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	619	582
Total liabilities	14,542	10,293
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Series A 6% convertible preferred stock $.01 par value: authorized, 5,000 shares; 0 and 200 shares issued and outstanding at 12/31/2011 and 12/31/2010, respectively		2
Common stock $.25 par value: authorized, 6,000 shares; 2,400 and 1,934 shares issued and outstanding at 12/31/2011 and 12/31/2010, respectively	2,999	2,416
Additional paid-in capital	28,222	25,363
Accumulated deficit	(1,759)	(5,579)
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Cumulative translation adjustment	3,963	4,676
Total shareholders' equity	33,425	26,878
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 47,967	$ 37,171