Note 11 - Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

(11) 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 Sept. 30,						Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:
Thermal Products	$	5,844		$	6,037		$	17,514		$	18,651
Mechanical Products		2,193			2,677			7,784			8,267
Electrical Products		1,863			2,085			4,793			8,188
	$	9,900		$	10,799		$	30,091		$	35,106
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):
Thermal Products	$	1,232		$	895		$	3,468		$	2,267
Mechanical Products		(346	)		(324	)		(742	)		(1,256	)
Electrical Products		294			376			493			2,115
Corporate		(66	)		65			(248	)		(191	)
	$	1,114		$	1,012		$	2,971		$	2,935
Net earnings (loss):
Thermal Products	$	1,206		$	587		$	2,847		$	1,483
Mechanical Products		(339	)		(212	)		(686	)		(797	)
Electrical Products		288			246			422			1,384
Corporate		(65	)		43			(198	)		(115	)
	$	1,090		$	664		$	2,385		$	1,955

Identifiable assets:	Sept. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Thermal Products	$	23,504	$	20,849
Mechanical Products		7,388		7,737
Electrical Products		4,606		3,813
	$	35,498	$	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 Sept. 30,				Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:	2013		2012		2013		2012
U.S.	$	3,098	$	4,123	$	9,816	$	12,052
Foreign		6,802		6,676		20,275		23,054
	$	9,900	$	10,799	$	30,091	$	35,106

	Sept. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Property and equipment:
U.S.	$	735	$	899
Foreign		461		351
	$	1,196	$	1,250