Note 12 - Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

(12)  SEGMENT INFORMATION

We have three reportable segments, which are also our reporting units: Thermal Products, Mechanical Products and Electrical Products.

The Thermal Products segment includes the operations of Temptronic, Thermonics (which we acquired in January 2012 as discussed further in Note 3), Sigma, inTEST Thermal Solutions GmbH (formerly Temptronic GmbH) (Germany), and inTEST Pte, Limited (Singapore). Sales of this segment consist primarily of temperature management systems which we design, manufacture and market under our Temptronic, Thermonics and Sigma Systems product lines. In addition, this segment provides post warranty service and support.

The Mechanical Products segment includes the operations of our Mt. Laurel, New Jersey manufacturing facility. Sales of our Mechanical Products segment consist primarily of manipulator and docking hardware products, which we design, manufacture and market. In addition, this segment provides post warranty service and support for various ATE equipment.

The Electrical Products segment includes the operations of inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation. Sales of this segment consist primarily of tester interface products which we design, manufacture and market.

We operate our business worldwide, and all three segments sell their products both domestically and internationally. All three segments sell to semiconductor manufacturers, third-party test and assembly houses and ATE manufacturers. Our Thermal Products segment also sells into a variety of industries outside of the semiconductor industry, including the automotive, consumer electronics, defense/aerospace, energy and telecommunications industries. Intercompany pricing between segments is either a multiple of cost for component parts or list price for finished goods.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:	2013			2012
Thermal Products	$	5,898		$	6,111
Mechanical Products		1,796			2,514
Electrical Products		1,282			2,116
Intersegment sales		(3	)		(10	)
	$	8,973		$	10,731
Intersegment sales:
Thermal Products	$	-		$	-
Mechanical Products		3			10
Electrical Products		-			-
	$	3		$	10
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):
Thermal Products	$	1,158		$	317
Mechanical Products		(686	)		(552	)
Electrical Products		(8	)		365
Corporate		(94	)		(201	)
	$	370		$	(71	)
Net earnings (loss):
Thermal Products	$	914		$	190
Mechanical Products		(542	)		(331	)
Electrical Products		(6	)		219
Corporate		(74	)		(121	)
	$	292		$	(43	)

	Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Identifiable assets:
Thermal Products	$	21,990	$	20,849
Mechanical Products		6,951		7,737
Electrical Products		3,662		3,813
	$	32,603	$	32,399

The following table provides information about our geographic areas of operation. Net revenues from unaffiliated customers are based on the location to which the goods are shipped.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013		2012
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:
U.S.	$	3,214	$	4,196
Foreign		5,759		6,535
	$	8,973	$	10,731

	Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Long-lived assets:
U.S.	$	871	$	899
Foreign		308		351
	$	1,179	$	1,250