Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions On July 27, 2016, the Company acquired 100% of the stock and interests in International Polymerics, Inc. (“IPI”) and related entities for $7.9 million in cash consideration, net of cash acquired, and 247,764 shares of the Company’s common stock. IPI is a U.S. based manufacturer of high viscosity guar gum and guar slurry for the oil and gas industry with a wide selection of stimulation chemicals. On January 27, 2015, the Company acquired 100% of the assets of International Artificial Lift, LLC (“IAL”) for $1.3 million in cash consideration and 60,024 shares of the Company’s common stock. IAL, a development-stage company at acquisition, specializes in the design, manufacturing and service of next-generation hydraulic pumping units that serve to increase and maximize production for oil and natural gas wells. The assets, liabilities, and results of operations of IAL are included in discontinued operations.

Acquisitions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

On July 27, 2016, the Company acquired 100% of the stock and interests in International Polymerics, Inc. (“IPI”) and related entities for $7.9 million in cash consideration, net of cash acquired, and 247,764 shares of the Company’s common stock. IPI is a U.S. based manufacturer of high viscosity guar gum and guar slurry for the oil and gas industry with a wide selection of stimulation chemicals.

On January 27, 2015, the Company acquired 100% of the assets of International Artificial Lift, LLC (“IAL”) for $1.3 million in cash consideration and 60,024 shares of the Company’s common stock. IAL, a development-stage company at acquisition, specializes in the design, manufacturing and service of next-generation hydraulic pumping units that serve to increase and maximize production for oil and natural gas wells. The assets, liabilities, and results of operations of IAL are included in discontinued operations.