Note 13. Restructuring and Integration

Restructuring and integration costs totaling $0.1 million and $2.5 million were recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

Within the Precision Bearing Components Group, restructuring initiatives to optimize operations in the U.S., Italy, the Netherlands, Mexico and at segment headquarters resulted in a charge of $0.1 and $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. These charges consisted primarily of severance and other employee costs relating to personnel reductions.

Within the Autocam Precision Components Group, certain restructuring programs, including the closure of one facility, the Wheeling Plant, resulted in a charge of $10 thousand and $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Within the Precision Engineered Products Group, initiatives resulted in integration, site closure and employee costs of $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. There were no charges in the three months ended March 31, 2017.

The following table summarizes restructuring and integration activity related to actions incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017		2016
Severance and other employee costs	$	140	$	1,576
Site closure and other associated costs		—		926
Integration and other associated costs		—		36

Total	$	140	$	2,538


	Reserve Balance at December 31, 2016		Charges		Paid in 2017			Reserve Balance at March 31, 2017
Severance and other employee costs	$	3,019	$	140	$	(1,360	)	$	1,799
Site closure and other associated costs		1,626		—		(449	)		1,177
Integration and other associated costs		—		—		—			—

Total	$	4,645	$	140	$	(1,809	)	$	2,976

The total restructuring and impairment costs are still being identified at the various segments; therefore, we are not able to estimate the ultimate costs at this time. We will include in future filings updates to these activities along with a reconciliation of beginning and ending liabilities recorded. The amounts recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2017 for restructuring charges that have been incurred are primarily expected to be paid out during 2017. Some amounts related to foreign locations extend through 2021.