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Note 16 - Restructuring
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

16. Restructuring


In 2009, the Company restructured its business operations to rationalize its cost structure in an uncertain economic environment. The restructuring included the relocation and consolidation of its Ellicottville, New York operations into its Texas facility. This planned relocation resulted in severance and payroll charges during the year ended December 31, 2009 of $264,000. At December 31, 2012 the balance remaining of such payments was $27,900. The outstanding balance was paid in 2013.


During the second quarter of 2012, the Company commenced the relocation and consolidation of its Ellicottville, New York operations into its Texas facility, resulting in the realization of expense for discontinued inventory, severance and professional fees to complete the move. As a result, the Company recorded a restructuring charge in 2012 of approximately $283,900.