Note 16 - Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

(16)  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 Corporation, Thermonics (which we acquired in January 2012 as discussed further in Note 3), Sigma Systems Corp., inTEST Thermal Solutions 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 markets outside of the ATE market, including the automotive, consumer electronics, defense/aerospace, energy, industrial and telecommunications markets. Intercompany pricing between segments is either a multiple of cost for component parts or list price for finished goods.

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:
Thermal Products	$	22,962		$	24,307
Mechanical Products		9,962			9,904
Electrical Products		6,502			9,165
	$	39,426		$	43,376
Depreciation/amortization:
Thermal Products	$	695		$	816
Mechanical Products		79			73
Electrical Products		73			44
	$	847		$	933
Operating income (loss):
Thermal Products	$	4,322		$	2,939
Mechanical Products		(784	)		(1,944	)
Electrical Products		722			2,023
Corporate		(298	)		(22	)
	$	3,962		$	2,996
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):
Thermal Products	$	4,327		$	2,958
Mechanical Products		(772	)		(1,934	)
Electrical Products		751			2,051
Corporate		(298	)		(22	)
	$	4,008		$	3,053
Income tax expense (benefit):
Thermal Products	$	1,005		$	869
Mechanical Products		(179	)		(568	)
Electrical Products		174			602
Corporate		(69	)		(6	)
	$	931		$	897
Net earnings (loss):
Thermal Products	$	3,322		$	2,089
Mechanical Products		(593	)		(1,366	)
Electrical Products		577			1,449
Corporate		(229	)		(16	)
	$	3,077		$	2,156
Capital expenditures:
Thermal Products	$	349		$	216
Mechanical Products		16			37
Electrical Products		59			178
	$	424		$	431

	December 31,
	2013		2012
Identifiable assets:
Thermal Products	$	23,934	$	20,849
Mechanical Products		7,093		7,737
Electrical Products		4,454		3,813
	$	35,481	$	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.

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:
U.S.	$	13,337	$	15,915
Foreign		26,089		27,461
	$	39,426	$	43,376

	December 31,
	2013		2012
Long-lived assets:
U.S.	$	700	$	899
Foreign		554		351
	$	1,254	$	1,250