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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                     to                    

Commission File No. 000-24575

AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida	59-3410234
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1250 Wood Branch Park Drive, Suite 600, Houston TX 77079

(Address of principal executive offices)

(713) 644-8182

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.001 par value per share	The NASDAQ Stock Market

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (S. 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     ☒    

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☒
Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No   ☒

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $11,232,519 based on the closing sale price on June 30, 2017 as reported by the NASDAQ Stock Market.

The number of shares of common stock outstanding on March 14, 2018 was 8,745,659.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Document	Parts Into Which Incorporated
Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held June 5, 2018 (Proxy Statement)	Part III

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The Description of Business section and other parts of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”) contain forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many of the forward-looking statements are located in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any current or historical fact. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and the Company’s actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the subsection entitled “Risk Factors” under Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K. The Company assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law. Examples of other forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this report include statements regarding:

• future oil and gas commodity prices;

• future government regulations, pertaining to the oil and gas industry;

• the effects of current and future worldwide economic conditions (particularly in developing countries) and demand for oil and natural gas and power system equipment and services;

• the effects of ongoing and future industry consolidation, including, in particular, the effects of consolidation and vertical integration in the power systems market;

• future energy industry fundamentals, including future demand for power system equipment and services;

• future benefits to our customers to be derived from new services and products;

• future benefits to be derived from our investments in technologies, joint ventures and acquired companies;

• future growth rates for our services and products;

• the degree and rate of future market acceptance of our new services and products;

• expectations regarding end-users purchasing our more technologically-advanced services and products;

• anticipated timing and success of commercialization and capabilities of services and products under development and related start-up costs associated with their development;

• future opportunities for new products and projected research and development expenses;

• future levels of our capital expenditures;

• debt financial covenants;

• deferred tax assets;

• anticipated results with respect to certain estimates we make for financial accounting purposes.

• future cash needs and future availability to fund our operations and pay our obligations;

• expected net revenues, income from operations and net income; and

• expected gross margins for our services and products;

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PART I

ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Company Background and Corporate Structure

American Electric Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”, “AETI”, “our”, “us” or “we”) was incorporated on October 21, 1996 as a Florida corporation. On May 15, 2007, we completed a business combination (the “M&I Merger”) with M&I Electric Industries, Inc. (“M&I” or “M&I Electric”), a Texas corporation, and changed our name to American Electric Technologies, Inc. Our principal executive offices are located at 1250 Wood Branch Park Drive, Suite 600, Houston Texas 77079 and our telephone number is 713-644-8182.

Our corporate structure currently consists of American Electric Technologies, Inc., which owns 100% of M&I Electric Industries, Inc.,including its wholly-owned subsidiary, South Coast Electric Systems, LLC (“SCES”) and M&I Electric Brazil Sistemas e Servicios em Energia LTDA (“M&I Brazil”). The manufacturing operations of SCES were sold on June 24, 2016. AETI has retained the entity along with the existing service organization. We also have an interest in a joint venture which operates in China and an inactive joint venture in Singapore.

Products and Services

We have provided custom-designed power distribution, power conversion, and automation and control systems for our customers since 1946. Our products are used to safely distribute and control the flow of electricity from a power generation source (e.g. a diesel generator, turbine or the utility grid) to whatever mechanical device utilizes the power (drilling machinery, motors, other process equipment, the utility grid, etc.) at low and medium voltages.

Our power distribution products include low and medium voltage switchgear that provides power distribution and protection for electrical systems from electrical faults. Our products include traditional low voltage and medium voltage switchgear, and our IntelliSafe™ medium voltage arc-resistant switchgear designed to increase end-user safety in case of an arc-flash explosion. IntelliSafe™ is designed for the downstream oil & gas sector, process industries and the power generation market, and was designed to be the safest arc-resistant product on the market. IntelliSafe™ meets key industry specifications and certifications. Our products are suitable for both American National Standards Institute (“ANSI”) and International Electrotechnical Commission (“IEC”) markets. Other power distribution products in our solution set include low voltage and medium voltage motor control centers, bus ducts, fuse and switch products, and other related power distribution equipment. We also purchase and integrate third party products into turnkey solutions per our customer specifications including items such as battery backup power systems and transformers.

Our power conversion solutions include alternating current variable frequency drive (“AC VFD”) systems, analog systems and digital silicon controlled rectifier (“SCR”) products , that are used to adjust the speed and torque of an electric motor to match various user applications, primarily in the land and offshore drilling and marine vessel markets.

Our power distribution and control products are generally custom-designed to our customers’ specific requirements, and we do not maintain an inventory of such products.

We have the technical expertise to provide our solutions in compliance with a number of applicable industry standards such as National Electrical Manufacturers Association (“NEMA”) and ANSI or IEC equipment to meet American Bureau of Shipping (“ABS”), United States Coast Guard (“USCG”), Lloyd’s Register, a provider of marine certification services, and Det Norske Veritas (a leading certification body/registrar for management systems certification services) standards.

Our automation and control solutions are designed for the management and control of power in a customer’s application. The DrillAssist™ is a control system that enables the management of a land and offshore drilling rig’s operations. DrillAssist™ includes auto-drill capabilities and a driller’s chair and cabin where the drilling rig operator manages the rig. The Company’s Vessel Management system is a packaged control platform for management of vessel operations.

Our Power Distribution Centers (“PDC”) are used to house our power distribution and power conversion products. Our PDCs can be manufactured over 100 ft. long and 40 ft. wide. The Company also manufactures VFD and SCR houses for land drilling and driller’s cabins for land and offshore deployment.

We provide a variety of electrical services including the commissioning and maintenance of our customers’ full electrical power infrastructure. We provide low and medium voltage start-up/commissioning, preventative maintenance, emergency call out services, and breaker and switchgear refurbishment services.

We offer a full range of electrical and instrumentation construction and installation services to our markets. These services include new construction as well as electrical and instrumentation turnarounds, maintenance and renovation projects. Applications include installation of switchgear, AC and DC motors, drives, motor controls, lighting systems and high voltage cable.

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The principal markets that we serve include:

• Oil and gas – the Company provides “turn-key” power delivery solutions for the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and natural gas sectors.

• Upstream oil and gas refers to the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. The Company serves customers in the land drilling, offshore drilling, land-based production, and offshore production segments of the market.

• Midstream oil and gas is primarily related to oil and gas transportation, including oil and gas pipelines and compression and pumping stations. The Company also has a customer base in natural gas fractionation (separation), cryo, natural gas to liquids, and other natural gas related plants.

• Downstream oil and gas includes oil refining and petrochemical plants, as well as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants, export facilities, and storage facilities.

• Power generation and distribution – the Company provides “turn-key” power delivery solutions for the power generation and distribution market sectors.

• The Company works with engine-generator manufacturers and dealers, turbine manufacturers, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) firms, and other electrical engineering service companies to provide electric power delivery products and solutions. The Company also provides products and services for renewable power generation including biomass, geothermal and other renewable energy projects.

• The Company designs, manufactures, commissions and maintains our equipment for implementation in base-load, peaking power, cogeneration, and substation transmission facilities worldwide. 

• Marine and industrial

• Marine applications includes blue water vessels such as platform supply vessels (PSV), offshore supply vessels (OSV), tankers and other various work boats, typically up to 300 ft. in length. The Company also provides solutions to brown water vessels such as barges, dredges and other river and inland water vessels.

• Industrial, including non-oil & gas industrial markets such as steel, paper, heavy commercial, and other non-oil & gas applications.

Foreign Joint Ventures

We use foreign joint ventures to accommodate business in China and South East Asia. We believe our foreign joint ventures provide a prudent way to diversify and reduce the risk of international expansion, capitalize on the strengths and the relationships of our foreign joint venture partners with potential customers, and achieve competitive advantages. Our interests in foreign joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Sales made to the foreign joint ventures are made with terms and conditions similar to those of our other customers.

China. In March 2006, M&I Electric entered into a joint venture agreement with Baoji Oilfield Machinery Co., Ltd., (“BOMCO”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the China National Petroleum Corporation, and AA Energies, Inc. of Houston, Texas, which markets oilfield equipment, to form BOMAY Electric Industries Co., Ltd. (“BOMAY”), as an equity joint venture limited liability company organized in China. M&I is a 40% interest owner in BOMAY with 51% being owned by BOMCO and the remaining 9% owned by AA Energies, Inc. BOMAY manufactures power and control systems for land drilling rigs. M&I has invested 16 million Yuan (approximately $2 million) in this joint venture in which M&I provides technology and services to BOMAY. Each of the BOMAY investors may be required to guarantee the bank loans of BOMAY in proportion to their investment. No guarantees have been provided by AETI at this time. The joint venture has an initial 12 year term, and will expire in 2018. The term of the joint venture may be extended upon agreement of all parties. In such case, the joint venture shall apply for the extension to the relevant Chinese authority six months before expiry of the venture. In March 2018, an agreement was approved by the BOMAY Board of Directors, extending the joint venture agreement beyond the 2018 expiration date pending approval by the Chinese government.

Singapore. In 1994, the Company formed a joint venture in Singapore to provide sales, engineering, manufacturing and technical support for our products in Southeast Asia called M & I Electric Far East PTE Ltd. (“MIEFE”). The Company currently owns 41% of the joint venture with our joint venture partner, Sonepar, owning 51% and MIEFE’s general manager owning the remaining 8%. In 2016, due to market conditions, the business suspended current operations and the investment in MIEFE was written down to zero excluding foreign currency translation.

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The following is selected financial information of the Company’s investment in foreign joint ventures as of and for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	Year Ended December 31, 2017					Year Ended December 31, 2016
	BOMAY		MIEFE			BOMAY			MIEFE
Investment as of end of year	$	10,737	$	210		$	10,450		$	213
Equity income (loss)*		434		-			804			(3	)
Distributions received from joint ventures*		780		-			589			-
Foreign currency translation*		633		(3	)		(661	)		8
AETI sales to joint ventures	12			-		105			2
Accounts receivable due from joint ventures		-		-		36				-

* Numbers are reflected in the investment balance as of end of year.

During 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized approximately $0.25 million, for employee joint venture related expenses which are included in Foreign Joint Ventures Operation’s Related Expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

International Sales

During 2017, approximately 20% of the Company’s consolidated revenue was derived from services provided and systems sold or shipped into international markets. Sales from the United States are generally made in United States Dollars and settled prior to shipment or are collateralized by irrevocable letters of credit. M&I Brazil’s sales are generally made in Brazilian Reals.

Marketing  

We market our products and services in the United States through direct contact with potential customers by our internal sales organization, consisting of full-time sales and sales support employees. We have several sales agreements with agents and distributors in the United States and several foreign countries. We also exhibit at a variety of industry trade shows each year. M&I Brazil markets in Brazil and certain other South American countries.

Our business is generally obtained through a competitive bid process where the lowest bid from pre-qualified suppliers is awarded the project. Depending on the market segment, we either sell directly to the end user or owner, a shipyard or rig builder, or, sell to an EPC firm representing the end project owner.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing processes at our facilities include machining, fabrication, wiring, subassembly, system assembly and final testing. We have invested in automated and semi-automated equipment for the fabrication and machining of parts and assemblies that we incorporate into our products. Our quality assurance program includes quality control measures from inspection of raw material, purchased parts and assemblies through on-line inspection. We perform system design, assembly and testing in-house. The Company’s primary manufacturing facility is located in Beaumont, Texas and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Raw Materials and Suppliers

The principal raw materials for our products are copper, steel, aluminum and manufactured electrical components. We obtain these products from a number of domestic and foreign suppliers. The market for most of the raw materials and parts we use is comprised of numerous suppliers and we believe that we can obtain each of the raw materials we require from more than one supplier. We do not have any long-term contractual arrangements with the suppliers of our raw materials.

Competition

Our products and services are sold in highly competitive markets. We compete in all of our markets and regions with a number of companies, some of which have financial and other resources comparable to or greater than us. Due to the demanding operating conditions in the energy sector and the high costs associated with project delays and equipment failure, we believe customers in this industry prefer suppliers with a track record of proven, reliable performance in their specific energy related project type. We seek to build strong long-term relationships with our customers by providing high-quality, efficient and reliable products and services, developing new products and services and responding promptly to our customers’ needs.

The principal competitive factors in our markets are product and service quality, reliability, lead time, price, technical expertise and reputation.

We believe our principal competitive strengths include the following:

Our power delivery, control and drive systems are custom-designed and are built to meet our customers’ specific requirements. We specialize in projects that are complex, require industry certification, have short lead times or other non-standard elements, such as systems that must be deployed in harsh environments or need to meet tight space or weight requirements. Our ability to provide custom-designed technical products, PDCs, electrical and instrumentation construction services, and electrical startup and

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preventative maintenance services enables us to provide customers total system responsibility for their electrical power control and distribution needs and is unusual in this industry.

Our commitment to providing quality products and services, fair pricing, innovation and customer service is the foundation to the long-standing customer relationships that we enjoy with an attractive customer base. Since 1946, we have provided over 10,000 power delivery systems to many of the leading companies involved in oil and gas exploration, drilling, production, pipelines, shipbuilding, oil refineries, petrochemicals, power generation, and steel industries in the United States.

We are led by an experienced management team with a proven track record. We believe the experience of our management team provides us with an in-depth understanding of our customers’ needs and enhances our ability to deliver customer-driven solutions. We believe our management has fostered a culture of loyalty, resulting in high employee retention rates for our professional and technical employees.

The Company has multiple competitive advantages for our products:

• Custom design;

• Market leading technologies such as our patent-pending IntelliSafe™ medium voltage arc-resistant switchgear and our DrillAssist™ drilling automation and control solutions;

• Turn-key solutions, including in-house manufacturing of PDC’s;

• Quick delivery time;

• Able to use best of breed components and mix and match subsystems from a variety of vendors versus a single supplier solution; and

• Able to provide integrated solution by self-performing our technical products and electrical & instrumentation construction work.

We have identified our largest competitors, by product line as follows:

• Power distribution/switchgear systems—Powell Industries, Siemens, Eaton, GE, ABB and Volta.

• Power conversion/drive systems—Omron/ Schlumberger, National Oilwell Varco (NOV), ABB, and Siemens.

Backlog

Backlog represents the dollar amount of net sales that we expect to realize in the future as a result of performing work under multi-month contracts. Backlog is not a measure defined by generally accepted accounting principles, and our methodology for determining backlog may not be comparable to the methodology used by other companies in determining their backlog. Backlog may not be indicative of future operating results. Not all of our potential net sales are recorded in backlog for a variety of reasons, including the fact that some contracts begin and end within a short-term period. Many contracts are subject to modification or termination by the customer. The termination or modification of any one or more sizeable contracts or the addition of other contracts may have a substantial and immediate effect on backlog. Our backlog does not include any backlog in place at our foreign joint ventures’ operations.

We generally include total expected net sales in backlog when a contract for a definitive amount of work is entered into. We generally expect our backlog to become net sales within a year from the signing of a contract. Backlog as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $18.9 million and $13.5 million, respectively.

Intellectual Property

We have a number of trademarks and trade names utilized with our products and services. While proprietary intellectual property is important to the Company, management believes the loss or expiration of any intellectual property right would not materially impact the Company. The Company has recently filed for several patents relating to its new IntelliSafe™ medium voltage arc-resistant switchgear product line.

Environmental Laws

We are subject to various federal, state and local laws enacted for the protection of the environment. We believe we are in compliance with such laws. Our compliance has, to date, had no material effect on our capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position.

Research and Development Costs

Total expenditures for research and development were $0.28 million and $0.96 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Research and development cost were incurred to develop new products for our energy-related markets including new power distribution, power conversion and automation and control products.

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Employees

As of December 31, 2017, we had 246 employees. No employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and we consider our relations with our employees to be satisfactory.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider each of the following risks associated with an investment in our common stock and all of the other information in this 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our business may also be adversely affected by risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial. If any of the events contemplated by the following discussion of risks should occur, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations may suffer.

Our indebtedness contains various covenants that impose restrictions that may affect our ability to operate our business and increase our interest expense.

The Company has an outstanding Senior Secured Term Note (the “Note”) in the amount of $7.00 million as described in Note 8 of the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. Substantially all of our assets have been pledged as collateral security for the Note. The Note’s governing documents contain various affirmative, negative and financial covenants customary for such financing, including various financial covenants which we must meet on a monthly basis. Our ability to comply with these provisions may be affected by events beyond our control. Failure to comply with these covenants could result in an event of default, which, if not cured or waived, could accelerate our repayment obligations.

Our indebtedness could have negative consequences to us, including:

• we may have difficulty satisfying our obligations with respect to our outstanding debt;

• we may have difficulty obtaining financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other purposes;

• we may need to use all, or a substantial portion, of our available cash flow to pay interest and principal on our debt, which will reduce the amount of money available to finance our operations and other business activities;

• we may incur cash sweeps under our loan agreement in the event of default;

• our vulnerability to general economic downturns and adverse industry conditions could increase;

• our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and in our industry in general could be limited;

• our amount of debt and the amount we must pay to service our debt obligations could place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt;

• our customers may react adversely to our significant debt level and seek or develop alternative suppliers; and

• our failure to comply with the restrictive covenants in our debt instruments which, among other things, may limit our ability to incur debt and sell assets, could result in an event of default that, if not cured or waived, could have a material adverse effect on our business or prospects, including sale of our assets.

The lack of willingness of our vendors to do business with us or to provide adequate payment terms could negatively impact our liquidity and/or reduce the accessibility of products or services we seek to acquire.

We depend on our vendors to provide us with credit terms on our purchases of materials and services. Our vendors could seek to limit the availability of vendor credit to us or modify terms under which they sell to us, or both, thereby adversely impacting our liquidity. As of the date of this report, we have not experienced any significant disruption in our access to materials, services or our operations; however, there can be no assurance that one or more of our vendors may not slow or cease shipments or require or condition the sale or shipment of materials on new payment terms or other assurances. Such circumstances could have a negative effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Certain factors, including changes in market conditions and our credit ratings, may limit our access to capital markets and other financing sources and materially increase our borrowing costs.

In addition to credit terms from vendors, our liquidity needs are funded by our operating cash flows, borrowings under our credit agreements, asset sales and access to capital markets. The availability of financing depends on several factors including economic and market conditions, our operating performance, our credit ratings, and lenders' assessments of our business and our industry in general. Changes in these factors may affect our liquidity, cost of financing and our ability to access financing sources. There can be no assurance that our ability to otherwise access the credit markets will not be adversely affected by changes in the financial markets and the global economy.

We cannot predict whether our plans to enhance our financial flexibility and liquidity to fund our operations will be successful.

We continue to pursue our business growth plans and potential initiatives to enhance our financial flexibility and liquidity. We have experienced significant losses and incurred negative operating cash flows for the past several years, and accordingly we have taken a number of actions to fund our operations and meet our obligations, including the amendment and extension of our loan agreements. We also expect to pursue other near-term actions to support liquidity as further described under Uses and Sources of Liquidity. However, if we continue to incur losses, additional actions may be required to further enhance our liquidity and financial flexibility. The achievement of our initiatives is subject to risks and uncertainties in relation to market conditions and other factors that

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may cause our actual performance and results to differ materially from our plans. We cannot assure that cash flows and other internal and external sources of liquidity will at all times be sufficient for our cash requirements. We may need to consider actions to improve our cash position, mitigate any potential liquidity shortfall, pursue additional sources of liquidity, and reduce costs. There can be no assurance that such actions would be successful and we cannot predict the outcome of any actions to generate liquidity, whether such actions would generate the expected liquidity as currently planned, or the availability of additional debt financing. The specific actions taken, the timing, and the overall amount will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions, interest in specific assets, valuations of those assets and the underlying operating performance. If we continue to incur operating losses and/or we are not able to generate additional liquidity, the company could be negatively impacted in relation to access to materials or services that are important to the operation of our business.

Our sales may fluctuate for a variety of reasons, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

Our business is sensitive to customers' spending patterns, which in turn are subject to prevailing economic conditions. Our sales and results of operations have fluctuated in the past, and we expect them to continue to fluctuate in the future. A variety of other factors affect our sales and financial performance, including: actions by our competitors; changes in our product strategy and mix; and impacts due to extreme weather events.

Accordingly, our results for any one quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other quarter and comparable sales for any particular future period may increase or decrease.

Our failure to comply with federal, state, local and international laws, or changes in these laws could adversely affect our results of operations.

Our business is subject to a wide array of laws and regulations. If we fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations, we could be subject to legal risk and government enforcement action that could increase our cost of doing business. Changes in the regulatory environment regarding topics such as product safety and environmental protection could also cause our compliance costs to increase and adversely affect our results of operations. Our performance could also be impacted by trade policies and agreements, changes in legislation, energy and environmental standards, and tax laws and regulations. Additionally, future legislation or regulations, including environmental matters, product certification, product liability, tariffs, and other matters, may impact our results of operations and liquidity.

Customers in the oil and gas industry account for a significant portion of our sales. Reduced expenditures by customers in this industry are likely to reduce demand for our products and services.

Customers related to the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas industry accounted for approximately 78% and 47% of our net sales in 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company has invested in R&D/products, plant expansion and personnel (sales, project management, PDC team) over the past several years to pursue the midstream (pipeline, fractionation, etc) and downstream (oil and gas refining, etc) markets and reduce our reliance on upstream oil & gas (land and offshore drilling). Our business is still sensitive to cyclical commodity oil and natural gas prices that impact product demand and prices.

Our products include complex systems for energy and industrial markets which are subject to operational and liability risks.

We are engaged in the manufacture and installation of complex power distribution and control systems for the energy and industrial markets. These systems are frequently complex and susceptible to unique engineering elements that are not tested in the actual operating environment until commissioned. As a result, we may incur unanticipated additional operating and warranty expenses that were not anticipated when the fixed-price contracts were estimated and executed resulting in reduced profit margins on such projects.

The industries in which we operate are highly competitive, which may result in a loss of market share or decrease in net sales or profit margin.

Our products and services are provided in a highly competitive environment and we are subject to competition from a number of similarly sized or larger businesses which may have greater financial and other resources than are available to us. Factors that affect competition include timely delivery of products and services, reputation, manufacturing capabilities, price, performance and dependability. Any failure to adapt to a changing competitive environment may result in a loss of market share and a decrease in net sales and profit margins.

We often utilize fixed-price contracts which could adversely affect our financial results.

We currently generate, and expect to continue to generate, a significant portion of our net sales under fixed-price contracts. We must estimate the costs of completing a particular project to bid for such fixed-price contracts. The cost of labor and materials, however, may vary from the costs we originally estimated. These variations, along with other risks inherent in performing fixed-price contracts, may result in actual costs and gross profits for a project differing from those we originally estimated and could result in reduced profitability and losses on projects. Depending upon the size of fixed-price contracts, variations from estimated contract costs can have a significant impact on our operating results for any fiscal quarter or year.

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Our use of percentage-of-completion accounting could result in a reduction or elimination of previously reported profit.

A portion of our net sales is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting. The percentage-of-completion method of accounting practice we use results in recognizing contract net sales and earnings ratably over the contract term in proportion to our incurrence of contract costs. The earnings or losses recognized on individual contracts are based on estimates of contract net sales, costs and profitability. Contract losses are recognized in full when determined, and contract profit estimates are adjusted based on ongoing reviews of contract profitability. Actual collection of contract amounts or change orders could differ from estimated amounts and could result in a reduction or elimination of previously recognized earnings in future periods. In certain circumstances, it is possible that such adjustments could be significant.

Inability to obtain performance bonding could prevent us from bidding on certain projects

A portion of the Company’s growth is focused on power generation projects and the EPC firms building them. Those bids typically require a form of surety which could be a letter of credit or a performance bond. Inability to obtain adequate bonding capacity could hinder our growth in this market.

We may not be able to fully realize the net sales value reported in our backlog.

Orders included in our backlog are represented by customer purchase orders and contracts. Backlog develops as a result of new business which represents the net sales value of new project commitments received by us during a given period. Backlog consists of projects which have either (1) not yet been started or (2) are in progress and are not yet complete. In the latter case, the net sales value reported in backlog is the remaining value associated with work that has not yet been completed. From time to time, projects that were recorded as new business are cancelled or delayed. In the event of a project cancellation, we may be reimbursed for certain costs but typically have no contractual right to the total net sales included in our backlog. In addition to being unable to recover certain direct costs, we may also incur additional costs resulting from underutilized assets if projects are cancelled.

We rely on a few key employees whose absence or loss could disrupt our operations or be adverse to our business.

Our continued success is dependent on the continuity of several key management, operating and technical personnel. The loss of these key employees could have a negative impact on our future growth and profitability.

Our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely impacted by economic uncertainty and global recession.

The consequences of a prolonged recession could include a lower level of economic activity and uncertainty regarding commodity and capital markets. The lack of a sustained economic recovery could have an adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

Our failure to attract and retain qualified personnel could lead to a loss of net sales or profitability.

Our ability to provide high-quality products and services on a timely basis requires that we employ an adequate number of skilled personnel. Accordingly, our ability to increase our productivity and profitability will be limited by our ability to employ, train and retain skilled personnel necessary to meet our requirements. We cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain an adequate skilled labor force necessary to operate efficiently and to support our growth strategy or that our labor expenses will not increase as a result of a shortage in the supply of skilled personnel.

Natural disasters, terrorism, acts of war, international conflicts or other disruptions could harm our business and operations.

Natural disasters, acts or threats of war or terrorism, international conflicts, and the actions taken by the United States and other governments in response to such events could cause damage to or disrupt our business operations or those of our customers, any of which could have an adverse effect on our business.

We manufacture products and operate in the United Sates and Brazil.  Operations in the United States have been disrupted in the past due to hurricanes and significant weather conditions and similar events in areas where our facilities are located could negatively affect the Company. Extreme weather conditions could also result in disruption or delay of customer projects and production and delivery of materials and products in our supply chain. In addition, natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, or a combination of these or other factors could damage or destroy our facilities negatively affecting our business and results of operations as well as causing us to incur significant expenses to repair or replace such facilities. We carry insurance to minimize our risk of loss; however, actual losses may exceed insurance limits. Additionally, the costs associated with a slowdown of operations caused by a disruption in the supply chain may not be covered.

We generate a significant portion of our net sales from international operations and are subject to the risks of doing business outside of the United States.

Approximately 20% of our net sales in 2017 were generated from projects and business operations outside of the United States, primarily provided to the oil and gas drilling and marine industries in the following countries: Mexico, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Brazil. This percentage was approximately 13% in 2016. The oil and gas industry operates in both remote and potentially politically unstable locations, and numerous risks and uncertainties affect our non-United States operations. These risks and uncertainties include changes in political, economic and social environments, local labor conditions, changes in laws, regulations and policies of foreign governments, as well as United States laws affecting activities of United States companies abroad,

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including tax laws and enforcement of contract and intellectual property rights. In addition, the costs of providing our services can be adversely and/or unexpectedly impacted by the remoteness of the locations and other logistical factors.

The marketplace may not accept and utilize our newly developed products and services, the effect of which would prevent us from successfully commercializing our proposed products or services and may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Our ability to market and commercialize our new products and services depends on the acceptance of such products and services by the industry.

Our stock price has been and may continue to be volatile.

The market price of our common stock has fluctuated substantially and may continue to do so. Future announcements or disclosures concerning us or any of our competitors, our strategic initiatives, our sales and profitability, any quarterly variations in actual or anticipated operating results or comparable sales, any failure to meet analysts' expectations and sales of large blocks of our common stock, among other factors, could cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially.  

Joint Venture limited life risk.

The joint venture, BOMAY, was formed in 2006 in China. It was formed with a term of 12 years. The joint venture may be terminated earlier for valid business reasons including Force Majeure. In the event the joint venture is to be terminated, either party may acquire the other parties’ interests and continue the operations of the joint venture. Additionally, the term of the joint venture may be extended upon agreement of all parties. In such case, the joint venture shall apply for the extension to the relevant Chinese authority six months before expiry of the venture. In March 2018, an agreement was approved by the BOMAY Board of Directors, extending the joint venture agreement beyond the 2018 expiration date pending approval by the Chinese government.

Risk related to our Chinese Joint Venture.

We maintain a significant investment in a joint venture with a Chinese energy company. We may encounter risks pertaining to a weakening Chinese economic environment. We may encounter unforeseen or unexpected operating, financial, political or cultural factors that could impact its business plans and the expected profitability from such investment. We will face risks if China loses normal trade relations with the United States and it may be adversely affected by the diplomatic and political relationships between the United States and China. We may also face additional risk with respect to the protection of our intellectual property in China. Changes in China’s political and economic policies could adversely affect our investment and business opportunities in China.

Risk from Restricted U.S. Government Access to Audit Documents in China.

The audit of BOMAY for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was conducted in China by a Chinese audit firm not registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) under the direction of the Company’s independent auditor.  The Company’s independent auditor has directed additional procedures to comply with auditing standards prescribed by the PCAOB.  

Under the laws of the United States, auditors of public companies are to undergo regular inspections by the PCAOB and to make all requested work papers available for the SEC and the PCAOB inspection. However, due to laws of the People’s Republic of China applicable to auditors, the SEC and the PCAOB are currently unable to conduct such inspections on work papers prepared in China without the approval of the Chinese government authorities.

As a result, the SEC or PCAOB may be unable to conduct inspections of the BOMAY audit work papers.  The Company’s stockholders may be deprived of the benefits of PCAOB inspections, and may lose confidence in our reported financial information and procedures and the quality of portions of our financial statements.

Joint Venture Centralized Government Risks.

Since the centralized government of China controls most of the petroleum industry and related manufacturing through annual planning and budgets, the financial results realized by the Company’s joint venture, BOMAY, will reflect the government’s decisions on production levels for oil and gas equipment. The Company further understands that the value of BOMAY’s assets, including inventory, may not be fully realized if demand for these products is reduced significantly because of economic policy decisions or other organizational changes in the Chinese petroleum industry.

Market Risk.

The markets in which we participate are capital intensive and cyclical in nature. The volatility in customer demand is greatly driven by the change in the price of oil and gas. These factors influence the release of new capital projects by our customers, which are traditionally awarded in competitive bid situations. Coordination of project start dates is matched to the customer requirements and projects may take a number of months to complete; schedules also may change during the course of any particular project.

Foreign Currency Transaction Risk.

The Company operates a subsidiary in Brazil and maintains equity method investments in its Chinese and Singapore joint ventures, BOMAY and MIEFE. The functional currencies of the Brazilian subsidiary and the joint ventures are the Brazilian Real,

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Chinese Yuan and Singapore Dollar, respectively. Investments are translated into United States Dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each quarterly reporting period. The resulting translation adjustment is recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income in our consolidated balance sheets. There was no translation adjustment at December 31, 2016 and $0.40 million at December 31, 2017 due principally to the strengthening of the Chinese Yuan versus the United States Dollar.

Other than the aforementioned items, we do not believe we are exposed to significant foreign currency exchange risk because most of our net sales and purchases are denominated in United States Dollars.

Commodity Price Risk.

We are subject to commodity price risk from fluctuating market prices of certain raw materials. While such materials are typically available from numerous suppliers, commodity raw materials are subject to price fluctuations. We endeavor to recoup these price increases from our customers on an individual contract basis to avoid operating margin erosion. Although historically we have not entered into any contracts to hedge commodity risk, we may do so in the future. Commodity price changes can have a material impact on our prospective earnings and cash flows. Copper, steel and aluminum represent a significant element of our material cost. Significant increases in the prices of these materials could reduce our estimated operating margins if we are unable to recover such increases from our customers.

Interest Rate Risk.

Our interest rate sensitive items do not subject us to material risk exposures. Our senior secured term Note has a fixed interest rate of 11.50%.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The following table describes the material facilities of AETI and its subsidiaries, including foreign joint ventures, as of December 31, 2017:

Location	General Description	Approximate Acres	Approximate Square Feet of Building	Owned/Leased
Houston, Texas	Company and M&I headquarters, engineering, administration, E&I services	0.1	13,000	Leased
Beaumont, Texas	Manufacturing, engineering, E&I services, administration and storage	9.0	118,000	Owned
Houma, Louisiana	M&I Electric services location	0.1	4,125	Leased
Brazil - Macaé	M&I Brazil offices and shop services	1.0	14,284	Leased
Rio	M&I Brazil offices and shop services	0.1	6,458	Leased
Belo Horizonte	M&I Brazil offices	0.1	4,306	Leased
Foreign joint ventures’ operations:
Xian, Shaanxi, China	BOMAY Electric Industries offices and manufacturing	4.1	100,000 80,000	Owned Leased

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

The Company becomes involved in various legal proceedings and claims in the normal course of business. In management’s opinion, the ultimate resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON STOCK, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The Company’s common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol “AETI”.

The following table sets forth quotations for the high and low sales prices for the Company’s common stock, as reported by NASDAQ, for the periods indicated below:

	Year Ended December 31, 2017				Year Ended December 31, 2016
	High		Low		High		Low
First Quarter	$	2.40	$	1.55	$	4.41	$	1.81
Second Quarter		2.80		1.30	2.85		1.76
Third Quarter		2.15		1.40	5.15		2.21
Fourth Quarter		2.25		1.30		2.70		1.50

As of March 16, 2017, there were 44 shareholders of record of our common stock.  

The Company did not declare or pay cash dividends on common shares in either fiscal year 2017 or 2016. Dividends were paid on our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company anticipates that, for the foreseeable future, it will retain any earnings for use in the operations of its business. Our loan agreement prohibits the payment of cash dividends on our common stock and preferred stock.

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

The following table summarizes information about outstanding equity plans as of December 31, 2017. The 2007 Employee Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, has been approved to issue up to 1,700,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

Plan Category	Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding   rights (1)		Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options (2)		Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (1)) (3) (a)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders		165,120	$	—		377,018
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders		—		—		—
Total		165,120	$	—		377,018

(1) Includes shares of common stock issuable upon vesting of outstanding restricted stock units (RSUs).

(2) The weighted average exercise price does not take into account the shares issuable upon vesting of outstanding RSUs, which convert to common stock on a one-to-one basis. No options were outstanding.  

(3) Consists of the shares available for future issuance under 2007 Employee Stock Incentive Plan for services by eligible employees, board members, independent contractors and consultants.

(a) See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements included in this 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 for further information.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table summarizes our consolidated financial data for continuing operations for the periods presented. This data excludes the results of American Access Technologies, Inc., a former subsidiary of the Company which was sold in 2014. You should read the following selected consolidated financial data in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section of this annual report. The information set forth below is not necessarily indicative of results of future operations. Amounts are in thousands of dollars except share and per share data.

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

	2017			2016			2015			2014			2013
Net sales	$	47,130		$	37,812		$	49,083		$	57,254		$	59,239
Net income (loss) before dividends on redeemable preferred stock	$	(2,228	)	$	(7,060	)	$	(2,593	)	$	(4,727	)	$	5,263
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.89	)	$	(0.36	)	$	(0.29	)	$	0.62
Diluted	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.89	)	$	(0.36	)	$	(0.29	)	$	0.56
Cash dividends declared per common share	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Shares used in computing earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic		8,525,645			8,305,764			8,241,585			8,182,034			7,990,690
Diluted		8,525,645			8,305,764			8,241,585			8,182,034			9,472,506
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,289		$	1,618		$	7,989		$	3,550		$	4,148
Total assets		35,921			35,384			38,586			43,254			45,836
Long-term debt (including current maturities)		5,794			4,200			4,500		4000			500
Total liabilities		21,400			19,883			15,924			17,701			15,565
Redeemable preferred stock (net of discount)		4,438			4,383			4,329			4,281			4,236
Total stockholders’ equity		10,083			11,118			18,333			21,272			26,035

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements, based on current expectations related to future events and AETI’s future financial performance that involves risks and uncertainties. AETI’s actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many important factors, including those set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in this Form 10-K.

Overview  

Our corporate structure currently consists of American Electric Technologies, Inc., which owns 100% of  M&I Electric Industries, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, South Coast Electric Systems, LLC and M&I Electric Brazil Sistemas e Servicios em Energia LTDA (“M&I Brazil”). Our foreign joint ventures are accounted for by the equity method.

The Company is a leading provider of power delivery solutions to the global energy industry.

The principal markets that we serve include:

• Power generation and distribution– the Company provides “turn-key” power delivery solutions for the power generation and distribution market sectors.

• The Company works with turbine manufacturers, engine-generator manufacturers and dealers, EPC firms, and high voltage service companies to provide electric power delivery products and solutions. The Company also provides products and services for renewable power generation including biomass, geothermal and other renewable energy projects.

• The Company designs, manufactures, commissions and maintains our equipment for implementation in base-load, peaking power, cogeneration, and substation transmission facilities worldwide. 

• Oil and gas – the Company provides “turn-key” power delivery solutions for the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and natural gas sectors.

• Upstream oil and gas refers to the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. The Company serves customers in the land drilling, offshore drilling, land-based production, and offshore production segments of the market.

• Midstream oil and gas is primarily related to oil and gas transportation, including oil and gas pipelines and compression and pumping stations. The Company also has a strong customer base in natural gas fractionation (separation), cryo, natural gas to liquids, and other natural gas related-plants.

• Downstream oil and gas includes oil refining and petrochemical plants, as well as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants, export facilities, and storage facilities.

• Marine and industrial

• Marine applications includes blue water vessels such as platform supply vessels (PSV), offshore supply vessels (OSV), tankers and other various work boats, typically up to 300 ft. in length. The Company also provides solutions to brown water vessels such as barges, dredges and other river and inland water vessels.

• Industrial, including non-oil and gas industrial markets such as steel, paper, heavy commercial, and other non-oil and gas applications.

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Business Sectors Disclosures

Our financial results are captured in three major market sectors. These sectors are: Oil and Gas; Power Generation and Distribution; and Marine and Other Industrial. The products we manufacture are consistent in application within all the sectors. This information is supplemental and provided to allow investors to follow our future trends in marketing to various customer groups.

	For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
	(in thousands)
				Power Generation			Marine & Other
2017	Oil & Gas			& Distribution			Industrial			Total
Net sales	$	36,886		$	5,557		$	4,687		$	47,130
Gross profit (loss)		2,544			(246	)		130			2,428
Gross profit (loss) as % of revenue		7	%		-4	%		3	%		5	%
				Power Generation			Marine & Other
2016	Oil & Gas			& Distribution			Industrial			Total
Net sales	$	17,783		$	12,225		$	7,804		$	37,812
Gross profit (loss)		1,324			(804	)		496			1,016
Gross profit (loss) as % of revenue		7	%		-7	%		6	%		3	%

Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures

A non-U.S. GAAP financial measure is generally defined as one that purports to measure historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows, but excludes or includes amounts that would not be so adjusted in the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure. In this report, we define and use the non-U.S. GAAP financial measure EBITDA as set forth below.

EBITDA

Definition of EBITDA

We define EBITDA as follows:

Net income (loss) before:

• interest expense

• provision (benefit) for income taxes;

• depreciation and amortization;

• dividends on redeemable preferred stock; and

• discontinued operations

Management’s Use of EBITDA

We use EBITDA to assess our overall financial and operating performance.  We believe this non-U.S. GAAP measure, as we have defined it, is helpful in identifying trends in our day-to-day performance because the items excluded have little or no significance on our day-to-day operations.  This measure provides an assessment of controllable expenses and affords management the ability to make decisions which are expected to facilitate meeting current financial goals as well as achieving optimal financial performance.  It provides an indicator for management to determine if adjustments to current spending decisions are needed.

EBITDA provides us with a measure of financial performance, independent of items that are beyond the control of management in the short-term, such as dividends required on preferred stock, depreciation and amortization, taxation and interest expense associated with our capital structure.  This metric measures our financial performance based on operational factors that management can impact in the short-term, namely the cost structure or expenses of the organization. EBITDA is one of the metrics used by senior management and the board of directors to review the financial performance of the business on a regular basis. EBITDA is also used by research analysts and investors to evaluate the performance and value of companies in our industry.

Limitations of EBITDA

EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool.  It should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures of earnings.  Material limitations in making the adjustments to our earnings to calculate EBITDA, and using this non-U.S. GAAP financial measure as compared to U.S. GAAP net income (loss), include:

• the cash portion of dividends, interest expense and income tax (benefit) provision generally represent charges (gains), which may significantly affect our financial results; and

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• depreciation and amortization, though not directly affecting our current cash position, represent the wear and tear and/or reduction in value of our fixed assets and may be indicative of future needs for capital expenditures.

An investor or potential investor may find this item important in evaluating our performance, results of operations and financial position.  We use non-U.S. GAAP financial measures to supplement our U.S. GAAP results in order to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business.

EBITDA is not an alternative to net income, income from operations or cash flows provided by or used in operations as calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  You should not rely on EBITDA as a substitute for any such U.S. GAAP financial measure.  We strongly urge you to review the reconciliation of EBITDA to U.S. GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, along with our consolidated financial statements included herein.

We also strongly urge you to not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.  In addition, because EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under U.S. GAAP and is susceptible to varying calculations, the EBITDA measure, as presented in this report, may differ from and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

The table below shows the reconciliation of net loss attributable to common stockholders to EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 (dollars in thousands):

	Years Ending December 31,
	2017			2016
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(2,584	)	$	(7,413	)
Add: Depreciation and amortization		841			877
Interest expense		871			251
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(2,955	)		44
Dividend on redeemable preferred stock		356			353
EBITDA	$	(3,471	)	$	(5,888	)

Backlog

Backlog is another non-U.S.GAAP indicator management uses to measure the level of outstanding orders.

The order backlog at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $18.88 million and $13.50 million, respectively.

Foreign Joint Ventures:

Summary financial information of BOMAY and MIEFE in U.S. dollars was as follows at December 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):

	BOMAY				MIEFE
	2017		2016		2017			2016
Assets:
Total current assets	$	50,000	$	47,700	$	121		$	425
Total non-current assets		3,457		3,589		15			17
Total assets	$	53,457	$	51,289	$	136		$	442
Liabilities and equity:
Total liabilities	$	25,598	$	24,196	$	198		$	551
Total joint ventures’ equity		27,859		27,093		(62	)		(109	)
Total liabilities and equity	$	53,457	$	51,289	$	136		$	442
	Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	BOMAY				MIEFE
	2017		2016		2017			2016
Revenue	$	26,168	$	33,468	$	89		$	1,167
Gross Profit	$	5,654	$	6,687	$	23		$	481
Earnings	$	1,084	$	2,010	$	55		$	(631	)

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The Company’s investments in and advances to its foreign joint ventures’ operations were as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	2017									2016
	BOMAY*			MIEFE			TOTAL			BOMAY*			MIEFE			TOTAL
	(in thousands)									(in thousands)
Investments in foreign joint ventures:
Balance, beginning of year	$	2,033		$	14		$	2,047		$	2,033		$	14		$	2,047
Additional amounts invested and advanced		-			-			-			-			-			-
Balance, end of year		2,033			14			2,047			2,033			14			2,047
Undistributed earnings:
Balance, beginning of year		8,313			(14	)		8,299			8,098			(11	)		8,087
Equity in earnings (loss)		434			-			434			804			(3	)		801
Dividend distributions		(780	)		-			(780	)		(589	)		-			(589	)
Balance, end of year		7,967			(14	)		7,953			8,313			(14	)		8,299
Foreign currency translation:
Balance, beginning of year		104			213			317			765			205			970
Change, during the year		633			(3	)		630			(661	)		8			(653	)
Balance, end of year		737			210			947			104			213			317
Investments, end of year	$	10,737		$	210		$	10,947		$	10,450		$	213		$	10,663

* Accumulated statutory reserves in equity method investments of $2.81 million and $2.89 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, are included in AETI’s consolidated retained earnings. In accordance with the People’s Republic of China, (“PRC”), regulations on enterprises with foreign ownership, an enterprise established in the PRC with foreign ownership is required to provide for certain statutory reserves, namely (i) General Reserve Fund, (ii) Enterprise Expansion Fund and (iii) Staff Welfare and Bonus Fund, which are appropriated from net profit as reported in the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. A non-wholly-owned foreign invested enterprise is permitted to provide for the above allocation at the discretion of its board of directors. The aforementioned reserves can only be used for specific purposes and are not distributable as cash dividends.

The Company accounts for its investments in foreign joint ventures’ operations using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the Company’s share of the joint ventures’ operations’ earnings or loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as equity income (loss) from foreign joint ventures’ operations. Joint venture income increases the carrying value of the joint ventures and joint venture losses reduce the carrying value. Dividends received from the joint ventures reduce the carrying value.

The equity income for the Company’s interest in the two joint ventures for 2017 and 2016 was: BOMAY $0.43 million vs. $0.80 million and MIEFE $0.22 million vs. ($0.27) million. In November 2017, the Company executed a letter of intent to divest of its ownership interest in MIEFE. As a result, the investment in MIEFE was written down to zero excluding foreign currency translation of $0.21 million which will be adjusted upon the completion of the disposal.

Historically, the operating results of BOMAY have appeared almost seasonal as budgets were established for new years in March and the company worked to complete production to meet targets. Most of BOMAY’s production is for BOMCO for the Chinese National Petroleum Corporation, (“CNPC”), for land drilling in China and in other international markets where BOMCO or CNPC have relationships.

At December 31, 2017, there were inventories and work in progress at BOMAY of approximately $17.88 million compared to approximately $22.22 million at December 31, 2016. We expect much of this will be invoiced in 2018 after new budgets are established and products accepted. Additionally, new international orders will be completed and recognized. BOMAY has addressed the recent downturn in the Chinese market with reduced staff and other cost cutting measures.

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Results of Operations

The table below summarizes our consolidated net sales and profitability for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 (dollars in thousands):

OPERATIONS

	2017			2016
Net sales	$	47,130		$	37,812
Gross profit		2,428			1,016
Gross profit %		5	%		3	%
Research and development expenses		(280	)		(962	)
Selling and marketing expenses		(2,465	)		(2,181	)
General and administrative expenses		(4,194	)		(5,242	)
Loss from operations		(4,511	)		(7,369	)
Equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		656			529
Foreign joint ventures’ operations related expenses		(250	)		(245	)
Net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		406			284
Loss from operations and net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		(4,105	)		(7,085	)
Other income (expense), net		(1,078	)		69
Loss before income taxes		(5,183	)		(7,016	)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		(2,955	)		44
Net loss before dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock		(2,228	)		(7,060	)
Dividends on redeemable preferred stock		(356	)		(353	)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(2,584	)	$	(7,413	)

Year ended December 31, 2017 compared to year ended December 31, 2016

Revenue and Gross Profit

Revenue increased 25%, or $9.32 million, to $46.13 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to the year ended December 31, 2016. This growth was driven by the Company’s continued sales progress in penetrating the midstream and downstream oil and gas market and increased orders for the Company’s IntellSafe™ medium voltage arc-resistant switchgear. The Company’s operations in Beaumont were temporarily idled as a result of Hurricane Harvey with an estimated $2.45 million revenue negative impact in the third quarter of 2017.

Gross profit increased 139%, or $1.41 million, to $2.43 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to the year ended December 31, 2016. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased to 5% for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to 3% for the year ended December 31, 2016. This increase was primarily attributable to the corresponding increase in revenue for the period. The Company’s operations in Beaumont were temporarily idled as a result of Hurricane Harvey, which negatively impacted revenues by an estimated $0.49 million in reduced gross profit.

Research and Development costs

Research and development costs decreased 71%, or $0.68 million, to $0.28 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to the year ended December 31, 2016. This reduction is primarily related to the completion of the IntelliSafe™ medium voltage arc resistant switchgear product R&D efforts during 2016.

Selling and Marketing expenses

Selling and marketing expenses increased 13%, or $0.29 million, to $2.47 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to the year ended December 31, 2016, due to expanded sales and marketing efforts in the oil and gas sector. Selling and marketing expenses, as a percentage of revenues, decreased approximately 1% to 5% for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to the year ended December 31, 2016.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased by 20%, or $1.05 million, to $4.19 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to the year ended December 31, 2016, primarily due to the reversal of bad debt reserves of $0.19 million previously accrued and M&A costs of $0.21 million and higher employee benefits of $0.29 million for the prior period. General and administrative expenses, as a percentage of revenues, decreased approximately 5% to 9% for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to the year ended December 31, 2016.

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Foreign Joint Venture Equity

Net equity income from foreign joint ventures increased 42%, or $0.13 million, to $0.41 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to the year ended December 31, 2016, primarily due to the recording of $0.27 million of accrued losses in excess of the Company’s investment in MIEFE in 2016 and subsequent reversal of $0.22 million in 2017.

Other Income (Expense), Net

Other expense increased $1.15 million to $1.08 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to the year ended December 31, 2016, primarily due to the gains from the sale of South Coast Electric Systems manufacturing operations and the BP settlement from the 2010 gulf oil spill during 2016 which was not present in 2017. Interest expense also increased by $0.62 million from new financing in 2017. Interest expense and other income, as a percentage of revenues, increased to (2.29%) for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to (0.18%) for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Income Tax Provisions

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred and creates new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings. As of December 31, 2017, we have not completed the accounting for the tax effects of enactment of the Act; however, as described below, we have made a reasonable estimate of the effects on existing deferred tax liability balances. These amounts are provisional and subject to change. The most significant impact of the legislation for the Company was a $2.87 million reduction of the value of net deferred tax liability as a result of the one-time transition tax on the cumulative value of earnings and profits that were previously not repatriated for U.S. income tax purposes, net of net operating loss carryforward. No additional income taxes have been provided for any remaining undistributed foreign earnings not subject to the transition tax, or any additional outside basis difference inherent in these entities, as these amounts continue to be indefinitely reinvested in foreign operations.

The benefit from for income taxes for 2017 was $2.96 million compared to a provision for income taxes of $0.04 million in 2016. These amounts reflect the revaluation of the Company’s deferred tax liability using the enacted rate of 21%, as well as the one time transition tax. See Note 7 Income Taxes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further details.  The 2017 and 2016 tax accruals represent U.S. taxes on the foreign joint ventures equity income less dividends and proceeds received.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(in thousands except percentages and ratios)
Working capital	$	1,032		$	3,302
Current ratio	1.1 to 1			1.3 to 1
Total Debt	$	6,148		$	5,700
Debt as a percent of total capitalization		38	%		34	%
Consolidated net worth	$	14,521		$	15,501

* “Consolidated Net Worth” represents the Company’s consolidated total assets less consolidated total liabilities.

AETI’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 was $5.52 million on which payments were current.  

See Note 8 Notes Payable to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for discussion of recent financial activity.

Notes Payable

On March 23, 2017 the Company entered into a $7.00 million Senior Secured Term Note with a third-party lender. The Note is payable in monthly interest only payments in arrears at a fixed rate of 11.50%. Principal of $0.50 million was paid on June 30, 2017. The Note was amended November 13, 2017 requiring minimum principal reductions of $30,000 per month beginning in April 2018 and with the remaining balance due March 23, 2021.  

The Company continues to monitor its liquidity position closely and depending on the business needs may raise cash in the form of debt, equity or a combination of both, subject to lender approval. However, there can be no assurance that additional capital can be obtained or that it can be obtained at terms that are favorable to us and our existing stockholders.

Uses and Sources of Liquidity

Our primary need for liquidity is to fund working capital requirements of our businesses, capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. We have incurred losses and experienced negative operating cash flows for the past several years, and accordingly, the Company has taken a number of actions to continue to support its operations and meet its obligations.

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During 2016, we undertook actions to monetize the value of certain of our assets which included disposition of the manufacturing facility and related assets in Bay St. Louis Mississippi.

During 2017, the Company refinanced its outstanding loans which at that time provided approximately $1.0 million of working capital. In addition, the Board of Directors of the Company created a special committee to address strategic initiatives that include addressing liquidity.  

We acknowledge that we continue to face a challenging competitive environment and while we continue to focus on our overall profitability, including managing expenses, we reported a loss in 2017 and were required to fund cash used in operating activities with cash from investing and financing activities. Going forward, we expect to generate additional liquidity from strategic initiatives including monetization of assets and additional debt and equity financing actions. We expect that these actions will be executed in alignment with the anticipated timing of our liquidity needs. We also continue to explore ways to unlock value across a range of assets, including exploring ways to maximize the value of our manufacturing facility in Beaumont, Texas. We expect to continue to optimize both international and domestic operations including expansion of our service business in Brazil and diversification of our joint venture operations in China.

Our historical operating results indicate substantial doubt exists related to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. However, we believe it is probable that the actions discussed above will occur and mitigate the substantial doubt raised by our historical operating results and satisfying our estimated liquidity needs 12 months from the issuance of the financial statements. However, we cannot predict, with certainty, the outcome of our actions to generate liquidity, including the availability of additional debt financing, or whether such actions would generate the expected liquidity as currently planned. In addition, the current Senior Secured Note and Redeemable Preferred Stock both contain certain limitations on our ability to sell assets, which could impact our ability to complete asset sale transactions or our ability to use proceeds from those transactions to fund our operations. Therefore, any planned actions must take into account the ability to transact within any applicable restrictions under these agreements. If we continue to experience operating losses, and we are not able to generate additional liquidity through the mechanisms described above or through some combination of other actions, while not expected, we may not be able to access additional liquidity and we might need to secure additional sources of funds, which may or may not be available to us. Additionally, a failure to generate additional liquidity could negatively impact our access to materials or services that are important to the operation of our business.

Operating Activities

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, the Company’s operating activities used cash of $0.68 million as compared to using $6.60 million during 2016. This was primarily the result of the net loss from operations and the timing of our billings on long-term contracts.

Investing Activities

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, the Company’s investing activities provided $0.83 million in cash as compared to providing $0.17 million for the comparable period in 2016. This was primarily the result of dividends received of $0.78 million from the BOMAY joint venture and $0.46 million from the release of certificates of deposit pledged as collateral on a customer contract.

Financing Activities

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, the Company’s financing activities provided $0.53 million in cash as compared to providing $0.03 million in the comparable period in 2016. The increase is primarily attributable to $0.97 million in net proceeds from the issuance of debt.

Liquidity

We periodically evaluate our liquidity requirements, capital needs and availability of resources in view of debt requirements and operating cash needs. To meet our short and long-term liquidity requirements, we rely primarily on cash from operations. Beyond cash generated from operations, the Company has a shelf registration filed with the SEC which permits us to issue an unspecified amount of debt or equity securities.

Operating Lease Commitments

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The following is a schedule of future minimum rental payments required under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2017:

Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2018	$	657
2019		489
2020		285
2021		260
2022		240
	$	1,931

Contractual Obligations

Payments due under contractual obligations other than leases at December 31, 2017 are as follows:

	Within 1 Year		2 - 3 years		4 - 5 years		More Than 5 Years		Total
	(in thousands)
Long-term debt payment obligations	$	270	$	720	$	5,510	$	-	$	6,500
Interest on long-term debt		737		1,353		158		-		2,248
Total	$	1,007	$	2,073	$	5,668	$	-	$	8,748

Interest is estimated based on the current rate of approximately 11.50%.

Outlook for Fiscal 2018

Although the global energy market experienced a significant decline in 2015 and 2016 due to reduced oil prices, 2017 saw the beginnings of a market recovery that the Company believes has the potential to continue in 2018.

First, the Company believes the availability of low cost natural gas in the United States is a big growth driver.  Low cost natural gas also creates significant opportunities in the midstream and downstream oil and gas market, where the Company’s turnkey power delivery solutions are specifically designed for the pipelines, gas processing plants, storage terminals, petrochemical and export terminal markets.  In addition, environmental and political pressure on utilities to move away from coal-fired power generation plants to natural gas based power plants will continue, enabling a strong market opportunity for new power plant projects for the Company. The Company is very well positioned to take advantage of the growth of the distributed power generation portion of the power generation market which leverages low cost natural gas for power generation in the 1-10MW project size range.

Second, the Company sees continuing growth opportunities for its IntelliSafe™ medium voltage arc-resistant switchgear. Designed for the downstream oil and gas and the power generation and distribution sectors, IntelliSafe enables the Company to differentiate on safety and reliability for customer projects.

The Company believes that the recent oil price stability creates opportunities for the company to grow its domestic upstream oil and gas business (including land and offshore drilling) for both technical products and services in 2018.

Internationally, the Company is forecasting our global energy markets in China and Brazil will remain flat at 2017 levels into 2018.

Although there is still uncertainty in the Brazil market and our expectation of flat operating results due to the political and economic challenges facing Brazil continue to exist, however, the oil price stability, coupled with a rebound in investments in some of the key Brazilian industrial markets could result in growth opportunities for the company’s M&I Electric Brazil subsidiary.

The company’s Joint Venture in China, BOMAY, is also forecasting a flat market for 2018. There does seem to be increased opportunities in China as the Chinese government is trying to move away from coal-fired power generation to natural gas which would increase Chinese shale drilling opportunities in 2018 and beyond.

The Company ended the year with a backlog of $18.80 million, which is a decrease of approximately $4.76 million from the end of the third quarter and an increase of $5.38 million from December 31, 2016. We closely monitor our backlog and order activity and continue to adjust our cost structure and expenditures as conditions require. This backlog is expected to be recognized in revenue during the remainder of 2018 and 2019.

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The Company continues to review its business and depending on cash needs may raise cash in the form of debt, equity, or a combination of both, subject to availability and lender approval. However, there can be no assurance that additional capital can be obtained or that it can be obtained at terms that are favorable to us and our existing stockholders.

Effects of Inflation

We experienced minimal increases in our material prices in 2017. The Company has been generally successful in recovering these increases from its customers in the form of increased prices. Future inflationary pressures will likely be largely dependent on the worldwide demand for these basic materials which cannot be predicted at this time.

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company maintains a group medical and hospitalization minimum premium insurance program. For the policy year ended August 2017 and the subsequent policy year, the Company is liable for all claims each year up to $70,000 per insured, or $1.7 million in the aggregate. An outside insurance company insures any claims in excess of these amounts. The Company’s annual expense for this minimum premium insurance program totaled $0.91 million and $1.07 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Insurance reserves included in accrued payroll and benefits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were approximately $0.13 million and $0.02 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The Company is a party to a number of legal proceedings in the normal course of business for which appropriate provisions have been made if it is believed an ultimate loss is probable.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We have adopted various critical accounting policies that govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, they may ultimately differ from actual results.

Certain accounting policies involve significant estimates and assumptions by us that have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or operating performance. Management believes the following critical accounting policies reflect its most significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. We do not have off-balance sheet arrangements, financings, or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons, also known as “special purpose entities”, nor do we have any “variable interest entities”.

Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with material value determined using an average cost method. Inventory costs for finished goods and work-in-process include direct material, direct labor, production overhead and outside services. Indirect overhead is apportioned to work-in-process based on direct labor incurred.

Allowance for Obsolete and Slow-Moving Inventory – The Company regularly reviews the value of inventory on hand using specific aging categories, and records a provision for obsolete and slow-moving inventory based on historical usage and estimated future usage. As actual future demand or market conditions may vary from those projected, adjustments to our inventory reserve may be required. Based on this assessment, management believes the inventory reserve is adequate.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts – The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. The estimate is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and includes consideration for credit worthiness and financial condition of those specific customers. The Company also reviews historical experience with the customer, the general economic environment and the aging of receivables. The Company records an allowance to reduce receivables to the amount that is reasonably believed to be collectible. Based on this assessment, management believes the allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate.

Revenue Recognition – The Company reports earnings from fixed-price and modified fixed-price long-term contracts on the percentage-of-completion method.  Earnings are accrued based on the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs. Costs include direct material, direct labor, and job related overhead.  However, for our manufacturing activities, we have determined that labor incurred, rather than total costs incurred, provides an improved measure of percentage-of-completion. For contracts with anticipated losses, estimated losses are charged to operations in the period such losses are determined. A contract is considered complete when all costs, except insignificant items, have been incurred and the project has been accepted by the customer. Revenue from non-time and material jobs of a short-term nature (typically less than one month) is recognized on the completed-contract method after considering the attributes of such contracts. This method is used because these contracts are typically completed in a short period of time and the financial position and results of operations do not vary materially from those which would result from use of the percentage-of-completion method. The asset, “Work-in-process,” which is included in inventories, represents the cost of labor, material, and overhead on jobs accounted for under the completed-contract method. For contracts accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method, the asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts,” represents revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed and the liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts,” represents billings in excess of revenue recognized.

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Foreign Currency Gains and Losses – Foreign currency translations are included as a separate component of comprehensive income. The Company has determined the local currency of its foreign subsidiary and its foreign joint ventures to be the functional currency. In accordance with ASC 830, the assets and liabilities of the foreign equity investees and M&I Brazil, denominated in foreign currency, are translated into United States dollars at exchange rates in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date and net sales and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Related translation adjustments are reported as comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes, which is a separate component of stockholders’ equity, whereas gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in results of operations.

Federal Income Taxes – The liability method is used in accounting for federal income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The realizability of deferred tax assets are evaluated annually and a valuation allowance is provided if it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not give rise to future benefits in the Company’s tax returns. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, management believed there was uncertainty regarding the future realizability of deferred tax assets and a valuation allowance was established for the entire deferred tax asset balance.  

Contingencies – The Company records an estimated loss from a loss contingency when information indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Contingencies are often resolved over long time periods, are based on unique facts and circumstances, and are inherently uncertain. The Company regularly evaluates the current information that is available to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted or other disclosures related to contingencies are required. The Company is a party to a number of legal proceedings in the normal course of business for which appropriate provisions have been made if it is believed an ultimate loss is probable. The ultimate resolution of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, is not likely to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

During 2017, the Company's business operations in Houston and Beaumont Texas were adversely impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Although the company’s facilities did not sustain any damage, operations were temporarily idled, delaying the schedules of customer projects resulting in a $2.5 million negative revenue impact. The Company maintains business interruption insurance and has filed a business interruption claim. We subsequently received proceeds of $0.12 million in January, 2018 and it is anticipated that any additional proceeds resulting from this business interruption claim would be recorded no earlier than Q2 2018.

Equity Income from Foreign Joint Ventures’ Operations – The Company accounts for its investments in foreign joint ventures’ using the equity method. Under the equity method, the Company records its pro-rata share of foreign joint ventures’ income or losses and adjusts the basis of its investment accordingly. Dividends received from the joint ventures, if any, are recorded as reductions to the investment balance.

Carrying Value of Joint Venture Investments – The Company evaluates the carrying value of equity method investments as to whether an impairment adjustment may be necessary. In making this evaluation, a variety of quantitative and qualitative factors are considered including international, national and local economic, political and market conditions, industry trends and prospects, liquidity and capital resources and other pertinent factors. Based on the most recent review at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, management believes the carrying value of investments in foreign joint ventures is recoverable.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU No. 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU No. 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 which delayed the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year (effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017). The Company adopted ASU 2014-09, effective January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of the standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s revenue recognition policies, other than enhanced disclosures related to the disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers, the Company’s performance obligations and any significant judgments.

In August 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which requires management to assess whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the financial statements are issued. If substantial doubt exists, additional disclosures are required. This update was effective beginning with the Company's annual period ended December 31, 2016. The Company's assessment of our ability to continue as a going concern is further discussed in the "Uses and Sources of Liquidity" paragraph above. The adoption of the new

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standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11. Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which is intended to converge U.S. GAAP on this topic with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). ASU No. 2015-11 focuses on the premeasurement of inventory measured using any method other than LIFO, for example, average cost. Inventory within the scope of ASU No. 2015-11 is required to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. When evidence exists that the net realizable value of inventory is lower than its cost, the difference shall be recognized as a loss in earnings in the period in which it occurs. That loss may be required, for example, due to damage, physical deterioration, obsolescence, changes in price levels, or other causes. For public business entities, the amendments in ASU No. 2015-11 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-11 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU No. 2016-01 requires (1) an entity to measure equity instruments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (2) entities to use the exit price notation when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (3) separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset; and (4) elimination of the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost. ASU No. 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-01 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which requires lessees to  recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (1) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under ASU No. 2016-02, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 with early application permitted. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases expiring before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. Management is currently reviewing the Company’s various leases to identify those affected by ASU No. 2016-02.

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, to clarify two aspects of Topic 606: (i) identifying performance obligations; and (ii) the licensing implementation guidance. The amendments do not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-10 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. This standard was adopted effective January 1, 2018, see ASU No. 2014-09 above for additional information.

In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. ASU No. 2016-12 provides narrow-scope improvements to the guidance on collectability, noncash consideration, and completed contracts at transition. The amendment also provides a practical expedient for contract modifications at transition and an accounting policy election related to the presentation of sales taxes and other similar taxes collected from customers and are expected to reduce the judgment necessary to comply with Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-12 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. This standard was adopted effective January 1, 2018, see ASU No. 2014-09 above for additional information.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016-13 eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current U.S. GAAP and, instead, requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. In addition, ASU No. 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early application permitted in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The amendments of ASU No. 2016-13 should be applied through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-13 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU No. 2016-15 addresses eight specific cash flow issues and is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-15 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not expect the

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adoption of ASU No. 2016-15 to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures because it only affects presentation of specific items within the cash flow statement.

In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU No. 2016-20 allows entities not to make quantitative disclosures about remaining performance obligations in certain cases and require entities that use any of the new or previously existing optional exemptions to expand their qualitative disclosures. The amendment also clarifies narrow aspects of ASC 606, including contract modifications, contract costs, and the balance sheet classification of items as contract assets versus receivables, or corrects unintended application of the guidance. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-20 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-20 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures. Please refer to ASU No. 2014-09 above.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. ASU No. 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of a business or as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets. ASU No. 2017-01 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted under certain circumstances. The amendments of ASU No. 2017-01 should be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2017-01 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-03, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (Topic 250) and Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the September 22, 2016 and November 17, 2016 EITF Meetings. The amendments in this update relate to disclosures of the impact of recently issued accounting standards. The SEC staff’s view that a registrant should evaluate ASC updates that have not yet been adopted to determine the appropriate financial disclosures about the potential material effects of the updates on the financial statements when adopted. If a registrant does not know or cannot reasonably estimate the impact of an update, then in addition to making a statement to that effect, the registrant should consider additional qualitative financial statement disclosures to assist the reader in assessing the significance of the impact. The staff expects the additional qualitative disclosures to include a description of the effect of the accounting policies expected to be applied compared to current accounting policies. Also, the registrant should describe the status of its process to implement the new standards and the significant implementation matters yet to be addressed. The amendments specifically addressed recent ASC amendments to ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, and ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, although, the amendments apply to any subsequent amendments to guidance in the ASC. ASU No. 2017-03 is effective upon issuance and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market Risk

The markets in which we participate are capital intensive and cyclical in nature. The volatility in customer demand is greatly driven by the change in the price of oil and gas. These factors influence the release of new capital projects by our customers, which are traditionally awarded in competitive bid situations. Coordination of project start dates is matched to the customer requirements and projects may take a number of months to complete; schedules also may change during the course of any particular project. For more information please see Outlook for Fiscal 2018, contained within Item 7, Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Liquidity Risk

Our inability to borrow additional funds under our existing credit facility could negatively impact future working capital, capital expenditures, and acquisitions in addition to fulfilling our obligations and our ability to continue operations of business. While we would seek alternative funding sources through both debt and equity raises, there is no assurance that additional capital can be obtained or that it can be obtained at terms that are favorable to us and our existing stockholders.

As of December 31, 2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of $2.29 million and total outstanding debt of $6.15 million.The Company had no availability for additional borrowings under our credit agreement. In the event that the Company fails to meet covenants in the future, the Company may not be able to obtain the necessary waivers or amendments to remain in compliance with the Note Purchase Agreement and the Purchaser may declare a default and cause all of the Company’s outstanding indebtedness under the Note Purchase Agreement to become immediately due and payable.

Interest Rates

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Our interest rate sensitive items do not subject us to material risk exposures. Our Loan closed on March 23, 2017 has a fixed interest rate of 11.5%, with monthly interest only payments of $0.07 million.

Foreign Currency Transaction Risk

AETI operates a subsidiary in Brazil and maintains equity method investments in its Singapore and Chinese joint ventures, MIEFE and BOMAY, respectively. The functional currencies of the Brazilian subsidiary and the joint ventures are the Brazilian Real, Singapore Dollar and Chinese Yuan, respectively. Investments are translated into United States Dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each quarterly reporting period. The resulting translation adjustment is recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes, in our consolidated balance sheets. This item increased from $0.00 million at December 31, 2016 to $0.26 million at December 31, 2017 due principally to the strengthening of the Chinese Yuan against the United States Dollar.

Other than the aforementioned items, we do not believe we are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk because most of our net sales and purchases are denominated in United States Dollars.

Commodity Price Risk

We are subject to market risk from fluctuating market prices of certain raw materials. While such materials are typically available from numerous suppliers, commodity raw materials are subject to price fluctuations. We endeavor to recoup these price increases from our customers on an individual contract basis to avoid operating margin erosion. Although historically we have not entered into any contracts to hedge commodity risk, we may do so in the future. Commodity price changes can have a material impact on our prospective earnings and cash flows. Copper, steel and aluminum represent a significant element of our material cost. Significant increases in the prices of these materials could reduce our estimated operating margins if we are unable to recover such increases from our customers.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Reference is made to the Table of Contents on page F-2 of our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto contained herein.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure controls and procedures

Under the direction of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2017. Our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2017.

Management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission on Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2017 based on these criteria. This annual report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to section 404(c) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, that permits the Company, as a smaller reporting company, to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Directors

Information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the information contained in the Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed within 120 days after our December 31, 2017 fiscal year end.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The additional information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the “Director Independence” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” sections of our Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:

1. Consolidated Financial Statements and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

See Index on page F-2.

2. Financial Statement Schedules

All financial statement schedules have been omitted, since the required information is not applicable or is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the information required is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto.

3. Exhibits

A list of exhibits filed or furnished with this report on Form 10-K (or incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed or furnished by us) is provided in the Exhibit Index immediately following the signature pages of this report. We will furnish copies of exhibits for a reasonable fee (covering the expense of furnishing copies) upon request. Stockholders may request exhibit copies by contacting: Rachel Acree, Assistant Corporate Secretary, American Electric Technologies, Inc., 1250 Wood Branch Park Drive, Suite 600, Houston, Texas 77079.

ITEM 16.  FORM 10-K SUMMARY

None

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EXHIBIT INDEX

3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 12, 2008)

3.2 Articles of Amendment to Registrant’s Articles of Incorporation filed April 30, 2012. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 4, 2012)

3.3 Articles of Amendment to Registrant’s Articles of Incorporation filed August 25, 2017. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2017)

3.4 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 9, 2009)

4.1 Warrant to purchase 125,000 shares of Registrant’s common stock dated May 2, 2012. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2012)

4.2 Warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of Registrant’s common stock dated May 2, 2012. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2012)

4.3 Investors Rights Agreement between Registrant and JCH Crenshaw Holdings, LLC dated May 2, 2012. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2012)

4.4 Registration Rights Agreement between Registrant and JCH Crenshaw Holdings, LLC dated May 2, 2012. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2012)

4.5 Warrant to Purchase Common Stock dated November 13, issued to HD Special-Situations III, LP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2017)

4.6 Registration Rights Agreement dated November 13, 2017 between Registrant and HD Special-Situations III, LP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2017)

10.1 Note Purchase Agreement dated March 23, 2017 by and among the Company and its subsidiaries,   M&I Electric Industries, Inc. and South Coast Electric Systems, LLC and HD Special-Situations III, L.P. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 27, 2017)

10.2 Transaction Modification Agreement dated November 13, 2017 among Registrant, M&I Electric Industries, Inc., South Coast Electric Systems, LLC and HD Special-Situations III, LP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2017)

10.3 Senior Secured Term Note dated March 23, 2017 issued by the Company and its subsidiaries, M&I Electric Industries, Inc. and South Coast Electric Systems, LLC. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 27, 2017)

10.4 Amended and Restated Senior Secured Term Loan dated November 13, 2017 in the amount of $6,500,000 issued to HD Special-Situations III, LP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2017)

10.5 Security Agreement of the Company dated March 23, 2017. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 27, 2017)

10.6 Security Agreement of M&I Electric Industries, Inc. dated March 23, 2017. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 27, 2017)

10.7 Security Agreement of South Coast Electric Systems, LLC dated March 23, 2017. (Incorporated by  Reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 27, 2017)

10.8 Amended 2007 Employee Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 31, 2015)*

10.9 Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s report on Form 10-QSB filed November 14, 2007)*

10.10 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s report on Form 10-QSB filed November 14, 2007)*

10.11 Summary of Non-Employee Director compensation effective January 1, 2016. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to    the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 30, 2015)*

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10.12 Form of Employee Stock Option Award Agreement under 2007 Employee Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 31, 2008) *

10.13 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under 2007 Employee Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 31, 2008) *

10.14 Securities Purchase Agreement between Registrant and JCH Crenshaw Holdings, LLC dated April 13, 2012. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 19, 2012)

10.24 Letter Agreement dated March 22, 2017 between the Company and JCH Crenshaw Holdings, LLC. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March  27, 2017)

10.25 Repricing Agreement dated August 1, 2017 between the Company and JCH Crenshaw Holdings, LLC. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 3, 2017)

10.26 Deferred Compensation Plan for executives. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the  Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 27, 2009)*

10.27 Notification of annual salary and target for performance bonus compensation. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 27, 2009)*

10.35 Amended Employment Agreements with Charles M. Dauber effective January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 28, 2017)*

10.36 Employment Agreement with William Brod. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 20, 2015)*

10.37 Summary of Compensation for Named Executive Officers 2018.*

10.38 Employment Agreement with William C. Miller dated August 4, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 8, 2014)*

10.39 Employment Agreement Amendments with William Brod dated June 1, 2016 and February 3, 2017. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 28, 2017)*

10.40 Employment Agreement Amendments with William C. Miller dated June 21, 2016 and February 3, 2017.  (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 28, 2017)*

10.41 Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement dated August 22, 2017 with Neal Dikeman.*

10.42 Letter Agreement with Neal Dikeman.*

14 Code of Ethics. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 21, 2004)

21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

23.1 Consent of Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP.

31.1 Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer.

31.2 Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certifications of the Principal Accounting Officer.

32.1 Section 1350 Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.

101.INSXBRL Instance Document.

101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document.

101.PREXBRL Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 29, 2018
AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By:	/s/ Charles M. Dauber
	Charles M. Dauber
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature	Title(s)	Date
/s/ Charles M. Dauber	President, Chief Executive Officer, Director	March 29, 2018
Charles M. Dauber	(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ William B. Brod	Chief Financial Officer	March 29, 2018
William B. Brod	(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ Neal M. Dikeman
Neal M. Dikeman	Director	March 29, 2018
/s/ Peter Menikoff
Peter Menikoff	Director	March 29, 2018
/s/ J. Hoke Peacock II
J. Hoke Peacock II	Director	March 29, 2018
/s/ Casey Crenshaw
Casey Crenshaw	Director	March 29, 2018
/s/ Edward Kuntz
Edward Kuntz	Director	March 29, 2018

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AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Financial Statements

With Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

December 31, 2017 and 2016

F-1

American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2017 and 2016

Table of Contents

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	F-3
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets	F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations	F-5
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)	F-6
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity	F-7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	F-8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	F-9

F-2

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders

American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Houston, Texas

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal controls over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that responded to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Ham, Langston & Brezina L.L.P.

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2007.

Houston, Texas

March 29, 2018

F-3

American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

	December 31,			December 31,
	2017			2016
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,289		$	1,618
Restricted short-term investments		50			507
Accounts receivable-trade, net of allowance of $135 and $204 at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016		6,061			6,717
Inventories, net of allowance of $78 and $60 at both December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016		1,327			1,181
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts		6,434			5,829
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		534			349
Total current assets		16,695			16,201
Property, plant and equipment, net		6,920			7,298
Advances to and investments in foreign joint ventures		10,947			10,663
Retainage receivable		785			649
Intangibles		458			527
Other assets		116			46
Total assets	$	35,921		$	35,384
Liabilities, Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Revolving line of credit	$	-		$	1,500
Current portion of long-term note payable		270			300
Short-term note payable		354			-
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses		12,335			9,798
Accrued payroll and benefits		912			1,093
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts		1,792			208
Total current liabilities		15,663			12,899
Long-term note payable, net		5,524			3,900
Deferred compensation		213			260
Deferred income taxes		-			2,824
Total liabilities		21,400			19,883
Convertible preferred stock:
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, Series A, net of discount of $562 at December 31, 2017 and $617 at December 31, 2016; $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016		4,438			4,383
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock; $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 8,850,532 and 8,499,508 shares issued and 8,669,650 and 8,335,968 shares outstanding at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016		9			8
Treasury stock, at cost 180,882 shares at December 31, 2017 and 163,540 shares at December 31, 2016		(916	)		(863	)
Additional paid-in capital		13,811			12,613
Accumulated other comprehensive income		401			(2	)
Retained (deficit) earnings; including accumulated statutory reserves in equity method investments of $2,809 and $2,887 at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016		(3,222	)		(638	)
Total stockholders’ equity		10,083			11,118
Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ equity	$	35,921		$	35,384

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

F-4

American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017			2016
Net sales	$	47,130		$	37,812
Cost of sales		44,702			36,796
Gross profit		2,428			1,016
Operating expenses:
Research and development		280			962
Selling and marketing		2,465			2,181
General and administrative		4,194			5,242
Total operating expenses		6,939			8,385
Loss from operations		(4,511	)		(7,369	)
Net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations:
Equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		656			529
Foreign joint ventures’ operations related expenses		(250	)		(245	)
Net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		406			284
Loss from operations and net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		(4,105	)		(7,085	)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense and other, net		(1,078	)		69
Loss before income taxes		(5,183	)		(7,016	)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		(2,955	)		44
Net loss before dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock		(2,228	)		(7,060	)
Dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock		(356	)		(353	)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(2,584	)	$	(7,413	)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.89	)
Diluted	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.89	)
Weighted - average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		8,525,645			8,305,764
Diluted		8,525,645			8,305,764

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

F-5

American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(in thousands)

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017			2016
Net loss before dividends on redeemable convertible   preferred stock	$	(2,228	)	$	(7,060	)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		403			(312	)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(1,825	)	$	(7,372	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

F-6

American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands, except share data)

	Common Stock
	Shares			Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Retained Earnings			Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balance at December 31, 2015		8,254,001		$	8	$	11,240		$	310		$	6,775		$	18,333
Common stock issued to ESPP		8,142			-		18			-			-			18
Treasury stock purchase		(31,612	)		-		(71	)		-			-			(71	)
Restricted stock units (1)		105,437			-		563			-			-			563
Net income (loss) to common stockholders*		-			-		-			-			(7,413	)		(7,413	)
Foreign currency translation		-			-		-			(312	)		-			(312	)
Balance at December 31, 2016		8,335,968			8		11,750			(2	)		(638	)		11,118
Common stock issued to ESPP		7,151			-		13			-			-			13
Common stock issued as payment of preferred stock		246,803			1		449			-			-			450
Treasury stock purchase		(17,342	)		-		(53	)		-			-			(53	)
Restricted stock units (1)		97,070			-		371			-			-			371
Net income (loss) to common stockholders*		-			-		-			-			(2,584	)		(2,584	)
Warrants issued as part of debt refinancing		-			-		365			-			-			365
Foreign currency translation		-			-		-			403			-			403
Balance at December 31, 2017		8,669,650		$	9	$	12,895		$	401		$	(3,222	)	$	10,083

* Net of preferred dividends of $356 and $353 in 2017 and 2016, respectively.

** Includes treasury stock of ($916) and ($863) as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

(1) Converted to common stock.

F-7

American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017			2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) before dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock	$	(2,228	)	$	(7,060	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by    operating activities:
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)		(3,033	)		(75	)
Equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		(656	)		(529	)
Depreciation and amortization		841			877
Stock based compensation		373			563
Bad debt expense		(127	)		214
Obsolete inventory expense		66			40
(Gain)/loss on sale of property and equipment		-			(75	)
Deferred compensation costs		(47	)		(45	)
Amortization of debt issuance costs		86			-
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		750			(1,111	)
Inventories		(212	)		104
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on    uncompleted contracts		(787	)		(3,008	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(208	)		33
Accounts payable		3,159			4,327
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts		1,584			(1,421	)
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities		(244	)		566
Net cash  (used in) provided by operating activities		(683	)		(6,600	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment and other assets		-			309
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and other assets		(410	)		(725	)
Proceeds from foreign joint ventures’ operations dividends		781			589
Redemption (purchase) of certificates of deposit		457			-
Net cash provided by from investing activities		828			173
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock, preferred stock, and warrants		10			18
Treasury stocks purchase		(53	)		(71	)
Preferred stock cash dividend		-			(75	)
Proceeds from long-term notes payable		7,000			-
Proceeds from short-term notes payable		200			-
Payments on revolving credit facility		(1,500	)		457
Payments on long-term notes payable		(4,200	)		(300	)
Payments on short-term notes payable		(500	)		-
Payments of debt issuance costs		(427	)		-
Net cash provided by financing activities		530			29
Effect of exchange rates on cash		(4	)		27
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		671			(6,371	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		1,618			7,989
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	2,289		$	1,618
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid	$	772		$	235
Income taxes paid	$	78		$	60
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Warrants issued as part of debt refinancing	$	365		$	-
Issuance of shares of common stock on accrued preferred dividends payables	$	450		$	-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statement.

F-8

American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(1)Organization and Nature of Business

American Electric Technologies, Inc. (“AETI” or the “Company”) is the surviving financial reporting entity from a reverse acquisition of American Access Technologies, Inc. by the shareholders of M&I Electric Industries, Inc.(“M&I”) on May 17, 2007. Immediately upon the completion of the reverse acquisition, American Access Technologies, Inc. changed its name to American Electric Technologies, Inc. AETI is a Florida corporation and M&I, AETI’s wholly-owned subsidiary is a Texas corporation. M&I has a wholly-owned subsidiary, South Coast Electric Systems, LLC (“SCES”), and joint venture interests in China and Singapore.

In 2014, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary in Brazil (“M&I Brazil”), which is owned 20% by AETI and 80% by M&I. The Company has U.S. facilities and sales offices in Texas and Louisiana; Brazil facilities and sales offices in Macaé, Rio and Belo Horizonte; and foreign joint ventures’ operations that have facilities in Singapore and Xian, China. The Company owns the Beaumont, Texas facilities, comprised of 9 acres and 118,000 square feet. The Company leases facilities in Houston, Texas and Houma, Louisiana and internationally in Rio, Macaé and Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

M&I’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SCES, is a Delaware Limited Liability Company organized on February 20, 2003 and is currently inactive.

M&I has foreign joint ventures’ interests in M&I Electric Far East PTE Ltd. (“MIEFE”) and BOMAY Electrical Industries Company, Ltd. (“BOMAY”). MIEFE is an inactive Singapore company that provides sales, manufacturing and technical support internationally. BOMAY provides electrical systems primarily for land and marine based drilling rigs in China. These ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation  

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AETI and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, M&I and M&I Brazil, and the assets of SCES through the disposition date in June 2016. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates made by management include:

(1) Percentage-of-completion estimates on long-term contracts

(2) Estimates of the provision for doubtful accounts

(3) Estimated useful lives of property and equipment

(4) Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets

As future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, actual results may differ from the estimates used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates and assumptions are required as part of determining inventory and accounts receivable valuation, estimating depreciation, amortization and recoverability of long-lived assets, establishing self-insurance, warranty, legal and other reserves, performing intangible impairment analyses, and in establishing valuation allowances on deferred income tax assets and reserves for tax examination exposures.

Financial Instruments

The Company includes fair value information in the notes to the consolidated financial statements when the fair value of its financial instruments is different from the book value. When the book value approximates fair value, no additional disclosure is made, which is the case for financial instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and 2016. The Company assumes the book value of those financial instruments that are classified as current approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. For non-current financial instruments, the Company uses quoted market prices or, to the extent that there are no available quoted market prices, market prices for similar instruments.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash balances routinely exceed FDIC limits however all cash is maintained in JP Morgan Chase and Frost Bank and believed to be secure.  

Short-term investments

Short-term investments consist of any fund held in certificate of deposit with original maturities greater than three months and investments in debt and equity securities with maturity of one year or less.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Bad Debts

The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The estimate is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and includes consideration for credit worthiness and financial condition of those specific customers. The Company also reviews historical experience with the customer, the general economic environment and the aging of its receivables. The Company records an allowance to reduce receivables to the amount it reasonably believes to be collectible. Based on this assessment, management believes the allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate. The bad debt expense was a net recovery of ($0.13) million and expense of $0.21 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with material value determined using an average cost method. Inventory costs for work-in-process include direct material, direct labor, production overhead and outside services. Indirect overhead is apportioned to work-in-process based on direct labor incurred.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred while renewals and betterments are capitalized. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets after giving effect to salvage values.

Long-lived assets

If events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, including intangible assets, management tests long-lived assets for impairment. If the estimated future cash flows are projected to be less than the carrying amount, an impairment write-down (representing the carrying amount of the long-lived asset which exceeds the present value of estimated expected future cash flows) would be recorded as a period expense. Events that would trigger an impairment test include the following:

• A significant decrease in the market price of a long-lived asset.

• A significant change in the use of long-lived assets or in its physical condition.

• A significant change in the business climate that could affect an assets value.

• An accumulation of cost significantly greater than the amount originally expected to acquire or construct a long-lived asset.

• A current period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of such losses or a forecast demonstrating continued losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset.

• An expectation to sell or otherwise dispose of a long-lived asset significantly before the end of its estimated useful life.

Based on management’s reviews during each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no events or circumstances that caused management to believe that impairments were necessary.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets at December 31, 2017	Useful Lives (Years)		Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Value
	(in thousands)
Intellectual property		3	$	322	$	322	$	-
License		5		358		118		240
License		-		218		-		218
			$	898	$	440	$	458

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During 2014 we acquired arc-resistant technology and capitalized the cost of $0.22 million. During 2016, the Company capitalized cost of $0.36 million for the testing associated with certifications for IntelliSafe™ products. The cost is being amortized over its useful life of 5 years. Amortization expense of $0.07 million and $0.05 million was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and is included in the cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations.    

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes. Under this method of accounting for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to be reported to the taxing authority. The Company also records any financial statement recognition and disclosure requirements for uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax return. Financial statement recognition of the tax position is dependent on an assessment of a 50% or greater likelihood that the tax position will be sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the position. Any interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded as interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

Foreign currency translations are included as a separate component of comprehensive income. The Company has determined the local currency of its foreign subsidiary and foreign joint ventures to be the functional currency. In accordance with ASC 830, the assets and liabilities of the foreign equity investees and foreign subsidiary, denominated in foreign currency, are translated into United States dollars at exchange rates in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date and net sales and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Related translation adjustments are reported as comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes, which is a separate component of stockholders’ equity, whereas gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in results of operations.

Net Sales Recognition

The Company reports earnings from fixed-price and modified fixed-price long-term contracts on the percentage-of-completion method. Earnings are accrued based on the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs. However, for our manufacturing activities, we have determined that labor incurred provides an improved measure of percentage-of-completion. Costs include direct material, direct labor, and job related overhead. Losses expected to be incurred on contracts are charged to operations in the period such losses are determined. A contract is considered complete when all costs except insignificant items have been incurred and the facility has been accepted by the customer. Net sales from non-time and material jobs of a short-term nature (typically less than one month) are recognized on the completed-contract method after considering the attributes of such contracts. This method is used because these contracts are typically completed in a short period of time and the financial position and results of operations do not vary materially from those which would result from use of the percentage-of-completion method.

The Company records net sales from its time and material projects on a completed service basis after customer acknowledgement that the service has been completed and accepted. In addition, the Company sells certain purchased parts and products. These net sales are recorded when the product is shipped and title passes to the customer.  

The asset, “Work-in-process,” which is included in inventories, represents the cost of labor, material, and overhead in excess of amounts billed on jobs accounted for under the completed-contract method. For contracts accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method, the asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billing on uncompleted contracts,” represents net sales recognized in excess of amounts billed and the liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts,” represents billings in excess of net sales recognized. Any billed net sale that has not been collected is reported as accounts receivable. The timing of when we bill our customers is generally dependent upon advance billing terms or completion of certain phases of the work.  

On occasion, the Company enters into long-term contracts that include both a service component and a manufacturing component. For segmented contracts, the Company recognizes net sales as if they were separate contracts over the performance periods of the individual elements.

Contract net sales recognition inherently involves estimation, including the contemplated level of effort to accomplish the tasks under the contract, the cost of the effort, and an ongoing assessment of progress toward completing the contract. From time to time, as part of the normal management processes, facts develop that requires revisions to estimated total cost or net sales expected. The cumulative impact of any revisions to estimates and the full impact of anticipated losses on contracts are recognized in the period in which they become known.

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs

Shipping and handling fees, if billed to customers, are included in net sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are expensed as incurred. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are classified as cost of sales.

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Uses and Sources of Liquidity

The Company’s primary need for liquidity is to fund working capital requirements of the Company’s businesses, capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. The Company has incurred losses and experienced negative operating cash flows for the past several years, and accordingly, the Company has taken a number of actions to continue to support its operations and meet its obligations.

During 2016, the Company undertook actions to monetize the value of certain of its assets which included disposition of the manufacturing facility and related assets in Bay St. Louis Mississippi.

During 2017, the Company refinanced its outstanding loans which at that time provided approximately $1.0 million of working capital. In addition, the Board of Directors of the Company created a special committee to address strategic initiatives that include addressing liquidity.  

The Company continues to face a challenging competitive environment and while it continues to focus on its overall profitability, including managing expenses, it reported a loss in 2017 and was required to fund cash used in operating activities with cash from investing and financing activities. Going forward, the Company expects to generate additional liquidity from strategic initiatives including monetization of assets and additional debt and equity financing actions. The Company expects that these actions will be executed in alignment with the anticipated timing of its liquidity needs. The Company also continues to explore ways to unlock value across a range of assets, including exploring ways to maximize the value of its manufacturing facility in Beaumont, Texas. The Company expects to continue to optimize both international and domestic operations including expansion of its service business in Brazil and diversification of its joint venture operations in China.

The Company’s historical operating results indicate substantial doubt exists related to its ability to continue as a going concern. However, the Company believes it is probable that the actions discussed above will occur and mitigate the substantial doubt raised by its historical operating results and satisfy its estimated liquidity needs 12 months from the issuance of the financial statements. However, the Company cannot predict, with certainty, the outcome of its actions to generate liquidity, including the availability of additional debt financing, or whether such actions would generate the expected liquidity as currently planned. In addition, the current Senior Secured Note and Redeemable Preferred Stock both contain certain limitations on our ability to sell assets, which could impact its ability to complete asset sale transactions or its ability to use proceeds from those transactions to fund our operations. Therefore, any planned actions must take into account the ability to transact within any applicable restrictions under these agreements. If the Company continues to experience operating losses, and is not able to generate additional liquidity through the mechanisms described above or through some combination of other actions, while not expected, it may not be able to access additional liquidity and we might need to secure additional sources of funds, which may or may not be available to us. Additionally, a failure to generate additional liquidity could negatively impact the Company’s access to materials or services that are important to the operation of its business.

Concentration of Market Risk and Geographic Operations

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. The Company’s market risk is dependent primarily on the strength of the oil and gas and energy related industries. The Company grants credit to customers and generally does not require security except in the case of certain international contracts. Procedures are in effect to monitor the credit worthiness of its customers. During 2017, two customers accounted for approximately 30% of net sales and 28% of net accounts receivable trade. During 2016, one customer accounted for approximately 19% of net sales and 17% of net accounts receivable trade.

The Company sells its products and services in domestic and international markets; however, significant portions of the Company’s sales are concentrated with customers located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. The Gulf Coast region accounts for approximately 8% and 47% of the Company’s net sales during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU No. 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU No. 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 which delayed the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year (effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017). The Company adopted ASU 2014-09, effective January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective

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method. The adoption of the standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s revenue recognition policies, other than enhanced disclosures related to the disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers, the Company’s performance obligations and any significant judgments.

In August 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which requires management to assess whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the financial statements are issued. If substantial doubt exists, additional disclosures are required. This update was effective for the Company's annual period ended December 31, 2016. The Company's assessment of our ability to continue as a going concern is further discussed in the "Uses and Sources of Liquidity" paragraph above. The adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11. Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which is intended to converge U.S. GAAP on this topic with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). ASU No. 2015-11 focuses on the premeasurement of inventory measured using any method other than LIFO, for example, average cost. Inventory within the scope of ASU No. 2015-11 is required to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. When evidence exists that the net realizable value of inventory is lower than its cost, the difference shall be recognized as a loss in earnings in the period in which it occurs. That loss may be required, for example, due to damage, physical deterioration, obsolescence, changes in price levels, or other causes. For public business entities, the amendments in ASU No. 2015-11 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-11 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU No. 2016-01 requires (1) an entity to measure equity instruments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (2) entities to use the exit price notation when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (3) separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset; and (4) elimination of the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost. ASU No. 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-01 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which requires lessees to  recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (1) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under ASU No. 2016-02, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 with early application permitted. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases expiring before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. Management is currently reviewing the Company’s various leases to identify those affected by ASU No. 2016-02.

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, to clarify two aspects of Topic 606: (i) identifying performance obligations; and (ii) the licensing implementation guidance. The amendments do not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-10 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. This standard was adopted effective January 1, 2018, see ASU No. 2014-09 above for additional information.

In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. ASU No. 2016-12 provides narrow-scope improvements to the guidance on collectability, noncash consideration, and completed contracts at transition. The amendment also provides a practical expedient for contract modifications at transition and an accounting policy election related to the presentation of sales taxes and other similar taxes collected from customers and are expected to reduce the judgment necessary to comply with Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-12 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. This standard was adopted effective January 1, 2018, see ASU No. 2014-09 above for additional information.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016-13 eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current U.S. GAAP and, instead, requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. In addition, ASU No. 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early application permitted in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The amendments of ASU No. 2016-13 should be applied through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained

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earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-13 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU No. 2016-15 addresses eight specific cash flow issues and is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-15 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of ASU No. 2016-15 to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures because it only affects presentation of specific items within the cash flow statement.

In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU No. 2016-20 allows entities not to make quantitative disclosures about remaining performance obligations in certain cases and require entities that use any of the new or previously existing optional exemptions to expand their qualitative disclosures. The amendment also clarifies narrow aspects of ASC 606, including contract modifications, contract costs, and the balance sheet classification of items as contract assets versus receivables, or corrects unintended application of the guidance. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-20 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-20 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures. Please refer to ASU No. 2014-09 above.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. ASU No. 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of a business or as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets. ASU No. 2017-01 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted under certain circumstances. The amendments of ASU No. 2017-01 should be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2017-01 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-03, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (Topic 250) and Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the September 22, 2016 and November 17, 2016 EITF Meetings. The amendments in this update relate to disclosures of the impact of recently issued accounting standards. The SEC staff’s view that a registrant should evaluate ASC updates that have not yet been adopted to determine the appropriate financial disclosures about the potential material effects of the updates on the financial statements when adopted. If a registrant does not know or cannot reasonably estimate the impact of an update, then in addition to making a statement to that effect, the registrant should consider additional qualitative financial statement disclosures to assist the reader in assessing the significance of the impact. The staff expects the additional qualitative disclosures to include a description of the effect of the accounting policies expected to be applied compared to current accounting policies. Also, the registrant should describe the status of its process to implement the new standards and the significant implementation matters yet to be addressed. The amendments specifically addressed recent ASC amendments to ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, and ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, although, the amendments apply to any subsequent amendments to guidance in the ASC. ASU No. 2017-03 is effective upon issuance and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

(3) Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(in thousands)
Raw materials	$	519		$	513
Work-in-process		886			728
		1,405			1,241
Less: allowance		(78	)		(60	)
Total inventories	$	1,327		$	1,181

Obsolete or slow moving inventory totaling $0.07 million and $0.04 million was expensed during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and included in cost of sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

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(4)Costs, Estimated Earnings, and Related Billings on Uncompleted Contracts

Contracts in progress at December 31, 2017 and 2016 consisted of the following:

	2017			2016
	(in thousands)
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts	$	32,488		$	26,340
Estimated earnings		6,172			1,193
		38,660			27,533
Billings on uncompleted contracts		(34,018	)		(21,912	)
	$	4,642		$	5,621

Costs, estimated earnings, and related billing on uncompleted contracts consisted of the following at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	2017			2016
	(in thousands)
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	$	6,434		$	5,829
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts		(1,792	)		(208	)
	$	4,642		$	5,621

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               (5)Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

Category	Estimated Useful Lives (years)		2017		2016
		(in thousands)
Buildings and improvements	15 – 25	$	7,876	$	7,972
Office equipment and furniture	2 – 7		2,194		2,135
Automobiles and trucks	2 – 5		164		157
Machinery and shop equipment	2 – 10		3,162		2,951
Construction in progress			104		23
			13,500		13,238
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization			6,714		6,074
			6,786		7,164
Land			134		134
		$	6,920	$	7,298

During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, depreciation charged to operations amounted to $0.84 million and $0.88 million, respectively. Of these amounts, $0.71 million and $0.74 million was charged to cost of sales while $0.13 million and $0.10 million was charged to selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

(6) Advances to and Investments in Foreign Joint Ventures’ Operations

The Company has a foreign joint venture agreement and holds a 40% interest in a Chinese company, BOMAY, which builds electrical systems for sale in China. The majority partner in this foreign joint venture is a subsidiary of a major Chinese oil company. M&I made an initial investment of $1.00 million in 2006 and made an additional $1.00 million investment in 2007. The Company’s equity income from the foreign joint venture was $0.43 million and $0.80 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company received $0.78 million and $0.59 million, respectively, in dividends from BOMAY. Sales made to the foreign joint venture were $0.00 million and $0.11 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Accounts receivable from BOMAY were $0.00 million and $0.04 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

The Company owns a 41% interest in MIEFE which provides additional sales and technical support in Asia.In November 2017, the Company executed a letter of intent to divest of its ownership interest in MIEFE. As a result, the investment in MIEFE was written down to zero excluding foreign currency translation which will be adjusted upon the completion of the disposal. The

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Company’s equity income from the foreign joint venture was $0.22 million and ($0.27) million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During 2016, the Company’s share of cumulative losses from MIEFE exceeded the Company’s initial investment balance. The Company applied the losses to the investment balance to the extent of the initial investment amount, with the remaining losses in the amount of $0.05 million accrued for in accounts payable and other liabilities to reflect management’s intention to fund the losses. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not receive dividends from MIEFE. There were no sales made to the foreign joint venture or outstanding accounts receivables for both years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.  

The equity income for the Company’s interest in the two joint ventures for 2017 and 2016 was: BOMAY $0.43 million vs. $0.80 million and MIEFE $0.22 million vs. ($0.27) million. During 2016, the Company’s share of cumulative losses from MIEFE exceeded the Company’s initial investment balance. The Company applied the losses to the investment balance to the extent of the initial investment amount, with the remaining losses in the amount of $0.27 million accrued for in accounts payable and other liabilities to reflect management’s intention to fund the losses. In November 2017, the Company executed a letter of intent to divest of its ownership interest in MIEFE. As a result, the Company reversed $0.22 million of the accrued losses.

During 2017 and 2016, the Company also recognized approximately $0.25 million for each year, for employee related expenses directly attributable to the foreign joint ventures.

Sales to foreign joint ventures’ operations are made on an arm’s length basis and intercompany profits, if any, are eliminated in consolidation.

Summary financial information of BOMAY and MIEFE in U.S. dollars was as follows at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	BOMAY				MIEFE
	2017		2016		2017			2016
Assets:
Total current assets	$	50,000	$	47,700	$	121		$	425
Total non-current assets		3,457		3,589		15			17
Total assets	$	53,457	$	51,289	$	136		$	442
Liabilities and equity:
Total liabilities	$	25,598	$	24,196	$	198		$	551
Total joint ventures’ equity		27,859		27,093		(62	)		(109	)
Total liabilities and equity	$	53,457	$	51,289	$	136		$	442
	Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	BOMAY				MIEFE
	2017		2016		2017			2016
Revenue	$	26,168	$	33,468	$	89		$	1,167
Gross Profit	$	5,654	$	6,687	$	23		$	481
Earnings	$	1,084	$	2,010	$	55		$	(631	)

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The Company’s investments in and advances to its foreign joint ventures’ operations were as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	2017									2016
	BOMAY*			MIEFE			TOTAL			BOMAY*			MIEFE			TOTAL
	(in thousands)									(in thousands)
Investments in foreign joint ventures:
Balance, beginning of year	$	2,033		$	14		$	2,047		$	2,033		$	14		$	2,047
Additional amounts invested and advanced		-			-			-			-			-			-
Balance, end of year		2,033			14			2,047			2,033			14			2,047
Undistributed earnings:
Balance, beginning of year		8,313			(14	)		8,299			8,098			(11	)		8,087
Equity in earnings (loss)		434			-			434			804			(3	)		801
Dividend distributions		(780	)		-			(780	)		(589	)		-			(589	)
Balance, end of year		7,967			(14	)		7,953			8,313			(14	)		8,299
Foreign currency translation:
Balance, beginning of year		104			213			317			765			205			970
Change, during the year		633			(3	)		630			(661	)		8			(653	)
Balance, end of year		737			210			947			104			213			317
Investments, end of year	$	10,737		$	210		$	10,947		$	10,450		$	213		$	10,663

Accumulated statutory reserves in equity method investments of $2.81 million and $2.89 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, are included in AETI’s consolidated retained earnings. In accordance with the People’s Republic of China, (“PRC”), regulations on enterprises with foreign ownership, an enterprise established in the PRC with wholly-owned foreign ownership is required to provide for certain statutory reserves, namely (i) General Reserve Fund, (ii) Enterprise Expansion Fund and (iii) Staff Welfare and Bonus Fund, which are appropriated from net profit as reported in the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. A non-wholly-owned foreign invested enterprise is permitted to provide for the above allocation at the discretion of its board of directors. The aforementioned reserves can only be used for specific purposes and are not distributable as cash dividends.

The Company accounts for its investments in foreign joint ventures’ operations using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the Company’s share of the joint ventures’ operations’ earnings or losses is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as equity income (loss) from foreign joint ventures’ operations. Joint venture income increases the carrying value of the joint ventures and joint venture losses reduce the carrying value. Dividends received from the joint ventures reduce the carrying value. In accordance with our long-lived asset policy, when events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, management tests long-lived assets for impairment. If the estimated future cash flows are projected to be less than the carrying amount, an impairment write-down (representing the carrying amount of the long-lived asset which exceeds the present value of estimated expected future cash flows) would be recorded as a period expense. In making this evaluation, a variety of quantitative and qualitative factors are considered including national and local economic, political and market conditions, industry trends and prospects, liquidity and capital resources and other pertinent factors. Based on this evaluation for this reporting period, the Company does not believe an impairment adjustment is necessary.

(7) Income Taxes

The components of income (loss) before income taxes and dividends on preferred stock for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

	2017		2016
	(in thousands)
United States	$	(5,587)	$	(7,545)
Foreign		404		529
	$	(5,183)	$	(7,016)

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The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes by taxing authority for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

	2017		2016
	(in thousands)
Current provision:
Federal	$	-	$	-
Foreign		78		119
States		-		-
Total current provision		78		119
Deferred provision (benefit):
Federal		(3,033)		(24)
Foreign		-		-
States		-		(51)
Total deferred provision (benefit):		(3,033)		(75)
	$	(2,955)	$	44

Significant components of the Company’s deferred federal income taxes were as follows:

	December 31,			December 31,
	2017			2016
	Non-Current
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued liabilities	$	136		$	15
Deferred compensation		520			1,113
Allowance for doubtful accounts		71			101
Inventory		73			83
Net operating loss		2,783			6,528
Property and equipment		71			143
Foreign tax credit carry forward		-			3,297
Deferred tax assets		3,654			11,280
Deferred tax liabilities:
Valuation allowance		(3,654	)		(11,280	)
Equity in foreign investments		-			(2,824	)
Translation gain		-			-
Deferred tax liabilities		(3,654	)		(14,104	)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		-			(2,824	)

The Company’s deferred tax assets are primarily related to net operating loss carry forwards. A valuation allowance was established at December 31, 2017 and 2016 due to uncertainty regarding future realization of deferred tax assets. Our total valuation allowance as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 is $3.65 million and $11.28 million, respectively.  

The difference between the effective income tax rate reflected in the provision for income taxes and the amounts, which would be determined by applying the statutory income tax rate of 34% for both 2017 and 2016, is summarized as follows:

	2017		2016
	(in thousands)
(Provision for) benefit from U.S federal statutory rate	$	1,762	$	2,385
Effect of state income taxes		32		51
Non-deductible business meals and entertainment expenses		(45)		(11)
Foreign income taxes included in equity in earnings		496		140
Accrual to return adjustments and other		235		81
Change in valuation allowance		4,734		(2,690)
Change in enacted tax rate		(4,259)		-
Total (expense)	$	2,955	$	(44)

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The Company files income tax returns in the United States Federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions.

(8) Notes Payable

The components of notes payable at December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

	2017		2016
	(In thousands)
Short-term note payable......................................		354		-
Revolving credit agreement	$	-	$	1,500
Current portion of long-term notes payable......................................		270		300
Long-term notes payable		6,230		3,900
Principal balance of notes payable		6,854		5,700
Warrants issued as part of debt refinancing		(365)		-
Loan cost capitalization		(341)		-
Total notes payable, net	$	6,148	$	5,700

Principal payments of debt for years subsequent to 2017 are as follows (in thousands):

	Amount
	(In thousands)
2018	$	624
2019		360
2020		360
2021		5,510
2022		-
	$	6,854

On March 23, 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries, M&I Electric Industries, Inc. and South Coast Electric Systems, LLC (collectively, the “Sellers”) issued and sold to HD Special-Situations III, L.P. (the “Purchaser”) a $7.00 million principal amount Senior Secured Term Note (the “Note”)  with principal of $0.50 million due and paid on June 30, 2017 with the balance due 48 months after issuance for cash at par pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement  (the “Purchase Agreement”). Proceeds from the sale of the Note were used to fully repay and terminate the Company’s prior revolving credit facilities with approximately $1.00 million being available for the Company’s working capital and general business purposes. The Note bears interest at 11.5% per annum payable monthly in arrears. The Note is secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all existing and after-acquired personal property assets and real estate owned by the Sellers (with certain exceptions). The Note is subject to an interest “make-whole” provision such that any prepayment of the principal thereunder in excess of $1.50 million (the “Prepayment Threshold”) within one year of the date of issuance (the “Make-Whole Period”) shall be subject to the payment of a prepayment premium, on the date of such prepayment, in an amount based on an interest rate of 11.5% per annum of the prepayment amount in excess of the Prepayment Threshold for the portion of the Make-Whole Period that will remain after the date that the prepayment is made. After the one year Make- Whole Period the Note may be prepaid in part or in full with no penalty.  The Purchase Agreement contains representations and affirmative, negative and financial covenants usual and customary for financing of this type, including covenants that place conditions upon the Company’s ability to merge or consolidate with other companies, sell any material part of their business or property, incur liens, and pay dividends on, make distributions on or redeem their equity interests.  Other covenants in the Purchase Agreement require the Company to maintain minimum monthly revenue, maintain minimum monthly EBITDA, maintain minimum monthly cash on hand, maintain a minimum monthly debt service coverage ratio, maintain a maximum debt-to-EBITDA ratio, maintain a minimum monthly collateral coverage ratio and obtain consent of the Purchaser for certain capital expenditure. In the event that the Company fails to meet covenants in the future, the Company may not be able to obtain the necessary waivers or amendments to remain in compliance with the Purchase Agreement and the Purchaser may declare a default and cause all of the Company’s outstanding indebtedness under the Purchase Agreement to become immediately due and payable or otherwise subject to an additional rate of 4.0% per annum and scheduled amortization of principal. On November 13, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement modifying the terms of its Senior Secured Term Note. The modification included a waiver of an EBITDA covenant violation as of September 30, 2017 and revisions to the original revenue and EBITDA covenants along with the requirement of minimum principal reductions of $30,000 per month beginning in April 2018.  In consideration for the modified terms, the Company issued 500,000 warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.26 which expire in November 2022.

The fair value assigned to the warrants of approximately $0.37 million was recognized as an increase in additional paid-in-capital with a corresponding discount on the notes payable. The discount is accreted through interest expense over the remaining term

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of the note payable.The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black Scholes-Merton pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions, at the grant date:                

Number of warrants		500,000
Exercise price	$	2.26
Expected volatility of underlying stock		72	%
Risk-free interest rate		2.08	%
Dividend yield		0	%
Expected life of warrants		5 years
Weighted-average fair value of warrants	$	0.73
Expiration date		November 13, 2022

              On June 6, 2017, the Company’s subsidiary, M&I Brazil, entered into a Loan Agreement with the former chairman of AETI. The Loan Agreement provides the Company with a $0.30 million loan facility of which $0.20 million is drawn and is outstanding as of December 31, 2017. All outstanding amounts, including accrued but unpaid interest are due at maturity, June 7, 2018. Under the loan agreement, the interest rate on the loan facility is 10.0%, per annum, payable each quarter. The loan facility is secured by the assets held by M&I Brazil.  

(9)Leases

Corporate Office Lease

In December 2013, the Company executed a lease for office space at 1250 Wood Branch Park Drive, Houston, Texas. The lease covers approximately 13,000 square feet.

The term of the lease is 64 months and commenced upon completion of tenant improvements, which were completed in March 2014.

The Company also leases equipment (principally trucks and forklifts) under operating lease agreements that expire at various dates to 2021. Rental expense relating to operating leases and other short-term leases for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, amounted to approximately $0.82 million and $0.70 million, respectively.

The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments:

Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2018	$	657
2019		489
2020		285
2021		260
2022		240
	$	1,931

(10) Stock and Stock-based Compensation

Common Stock

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued a total of 351,024 shares of common stock. The Company issued 246,803 shares of common stock as payment of accrued preferred dividends, 97,070 shares upon the vesting of restricted stock units and 7,151 shares in connection with the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued a total of 113,579 shares of common stock, which includes 105,437 shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units and 8,142 shares issued in connection with the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company issued 7,151 and 8,142  shares of Company stock during 2017 and 2016, respectively, in connection with an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) that commenced in April 2008.

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Restricted Stock Units

As amended in May 2014, the stockholder approved shares available under the plan is 1,700,000. The number of RSUs awarded is generally subject to the substantial achievement of budgeted performance and other metrics in the year granted. The RSUs do not have voting rights of the common stock, and the shares of common stock underlying the RSUs are not considered issued and outstanding until actually vested and issued. In general, the awards convert to common stock on a one to one basis in 25% increments over four years from the grant date subject to a continuing employment obligation.

The following table summarizes the activity for unvested restricted stock units for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	Units		Weighted Average Fair Value Per RSU
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2015		315,847	$	3.99
Awarded		31,327	$	2.81
Vested		(105,443)	$	4.66
Forfeited		(23,319)	$	5.12
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2016		218,412	$	4.28
Awarded		56,759	$	1.48
Vested		(112,340)	$	3.99
Forfeited		(2,289)	$	4.41
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2017		165,120	$	3.40

Compensation expense of approximately $0.30 million and $0.49 million was recorded in the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, to reflect the fair value of the original RSU’s granted or anticipated to be granted less forfeitures, amortized over the portion of the vesting period occurring during the period. The fair value of the RSUs was based on the closing price of our common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) on the grant date. Based upon the fair value on the grant date of the number of shares awarded or expected to be awarded, it is anticipated that approximately $0.56 million of additional compensation cost will be recognized in future periods through 2020. The weighted average period over which this additional compensation cost will be expensed is 3 years.

In December 2016, the Board of Directors approved modification to the requisite service period to accelerate vesting for 75% of the RSU granted to employees for the year ended December 31, 2016.

During February 2017, the Board of Directors approved the grants of approximately 605,000 RSUs in conjunction with the Plan, of which, approximately 541,000 units are subject to 2018 fiscal performance measures.

Board of Directors Deferred Compensation

Directors who are not employees of the Company and who do not have a compensatory agreement providing for service as a director of the Company receive a retainer fee payable quarterly. Eligible directors may elect to defer 50% to 100% of their retainer fee, which may be used to acquire common stock of the Company at the fair market value on the date the retainer fee would otherwise be paid, acquire stock units equivalent to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the retainer fee would otherwise be paid, or be paid in cash. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, directors of the Company elected to defer retainer fees to acquire approximately 72,000 and 73,750 respectively, stock units. Compensation expense of approximately $0.08 million and $0.07 million was recorded in the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 respectively, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

(11) Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

On April 13, 2012, the Company signed a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with a private investor for the sale (the “Preferred Stock Financing”) of 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Convertible Preferred Stock”) at $5.00 per share and 325,000 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock expiring in May 2020. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shares are initially convertible into 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $5.00 per share. The warrants were issued in two tranches with 125,000 of such warrants at an initial exercise price of $6.00 per share and 200,000 of such warrants at an initial exercise price of $7.00 per share. On May 2, 2012, the Company completed the issuance of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants.

On April 30, 2012, the Company filed an Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation designating 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s authorized preferred stock as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement and Investor Rights Agreement with the private investor.

The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ranks senior to all other equity instruments of the Company, including the Company’s common stock. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock accrues cumulative dividends at a rate of 6% per annum, whether or not dividends have been declared by the Board of Directors and whether or not there are profits, surplus or other funds

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available for the payment of such dividends. The Company may pay such dividends in shares of the Company’s common stock based on the then current market price of the common stock. Prior to the repricing agreement discussed below, at any time following a material default by the Company, as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement, or April 30, 2017, the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock may require the Company to redeem the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at a redemption price equal to the lessor of (i) the liquidation preference per share (initially $5.00 per share, subject to adjustments for certain future equity transactions defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) and (ii) the fair market value of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock per share, as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the redemption price per share was $5.00 in both years. The redemption price, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, shall be payable in 36 equal monthly installments plus interest at an annual rate of 6%.

The preferred stock and warrants were issued for a total of $5.0 million. This amount was allocated to the preferred stock and warrants based on their relative fair values. The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black Scholes-Merton pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions, at the grant date:

Number of warrants		325,000
Exercise price	$	6.62
Expected volatility of underlying stock		74	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.62	%
Dividend yield		0	%
Expected life of warrants		8 years
Weighted-average fair value of warrants	$	3.11
Expiration date		May 2, 2020

Based on these calculations and the actual consideration, the warrants were valued at $840,000 and the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock was valued at $4,160,000.

The initial values allocated to the warrants were recognized as a discount on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, with a corresponding charge to additional paid-in capital. The discount related to the warrants is accreted to retained earnings through the scheduled redemption date of the mandatorily redeemable Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Discount accretion for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $0.06 million and $0.05 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the company had accrued but unpaid dividends totaling $0.08 million and $0.23, respectively, which is included in the accounts payable and other accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.

In connection with the issuance of the Company’s senior secured Term Note, described in Note 8, the Company has agreed with the Purchaser of the Term Note and the holder of the Preferred Stock (the “Holder”) not to declare, authorize or pay any cash dividends on the Preferred Stock until the earlier of (i) March 22, 2018, or (ii) the date the obligations under the Note Purchase Agreement have been paid in full (the “Standstill Period”), without the prior written consent of the Purchaser. Following the expiration of the Standstill Period, for so long as the obligations under the Note Purchase Agreement remain outstanding, the Company may, at its sole discretion, declare, authorize or pay dividends in cash on the Preferred Stock so long as no event of default exists under the Term Note or would result therefrom. The Holder also agreed that it shall not exercise its rights to require the Company to redeem any of the Preferred Stock during the Standstill Period. Following the expiration of the Standstill Period, so long as the obligations under the Note Purchase Agreement remain outstanding, the Holder may compel the Company to redeem shares of Preferred Stock provided no event of default exists under the Term Note or would result from such redemption. In consideration for the Holder’s consent to the foregoing restrictions on the payment of cash dividends on or redemption of the Preferred Stock, the Company entered into a repricing agreement with the Holder (the “Repricing Agreement”) on August 1, 2017. Pursuant to the repricing agreement, each share of Series A Preferred Stock will be initially convertible, at the option of the holder, into one (1) share of common stock at a conversion price of $2.26 per share of common stock, so that the Series A Preferred Stock sold to the Holder are currently convertible into an aggregate of 2,212,389 shares of common stock as of December 31, 2017. In addition, Pursuant to the Repricing Agreement, the Series A Warrants sold to the Holder is exercisable for 125,000 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $2.72 per share and the Series B Warrants sold to the Holder is exercisable for 200,000 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $3.17 per share.

In order to comply with the rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market, the Repricing Agreement prohibits the issuance of more than 19.99% of our common stock or voting power outstanding to the Holder as of the date of the Repricing Agreement without stockholder approval. The Company has agreed to seek the approval of its stockholders as soon as practicable. In the event that stockholder approval is received and the Holder were to convert all of its Series A Preferred Stock into common stock and exercised all of its Common Stock Purchase Warrants for cash, the Holder would be issued more than 19.99% of our common stock and voting power as of the date of the Repricing Agreement.

This agreement was approved by a committee of the Board of Directors comprised solely of independent directors.  

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(12) Employee Benefit and Bonus Plans

The employees of the Company are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan sponsored by the Company. The plan is a defined contribution 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan (the “Plan”) that covers all full-time employees who meet certain age and service requirements. The Company may provide discretionary contributions to the Plan as determined by the Board of Directors. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company made no contributions to the Plan.

The Company maintains an “Executive Performance” bonus plan, which covers approximately 42 key employees. Under the plan, the participants receive a percentage of a bonus pool based primarily on pre-tax income in relation to budget. The Board of Directors approves the Executive Performance plan at the beginning of each year. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded approximately $0.30 million and $0.49 million under the plan, respectively.

(13) Related Party Transactions

During 2017 and 2016, the Company received legal advice on various Company matters from a law firm related to a director of the Company. The Company incurred expenses totaling approximately $0.04 million and $0.07 million related to these services during 2017 and 2016, respectively, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the outstanding payable balance for services rendered by this law firm was $0.00 million and $0.04, respectively.  

The Company, upon approval from the Board, has an employment agreement with the former Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (“Executive Chairman”), whereby the Company compensated the Executive Chairman $0.09 million and $0.00 million during 2017 and 2016, respectively. Under the terms of the agreement, the Executive Chairman will assist in international joint venture relations and operations, technical developments, manufacturing and transformative business development projects and other special projects assigned by the Company.

On June 6, 2017, the Company’s subsidiary, M&I Brazil, entered into a Loan Agreement with the former Executive Chairman of AETI. The Loan Agreement provides the Company with a $0.30 million loan facility of which $0.20 million is drawn and is outstanding as of December 31, 2017. All outstanding amounts, including accrued but unpaid interest, are due at maturity, June 7, 2018. Under the loan agreement, the interest rate on the loan facility is 10.0%, per annum, payable each quarter. The loan facility is secured by the assets held by M&I Brazil.  

(14) Segment Reporting

The Company follows guidance prescribed by the ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, which governs the way the Company reports information about its operating segments.

The Company manages its continuing operations as a single segment which reflects how the Company’s Chief Operating Officer analyzes the business.

(15) Quarterly Results for Continuing Operations

The following table reflects the quarterly information for continuing operations for the applicable time periods.

	2017
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			Total
Net Sales	$	8,030		$	12,960		$	13,268		$	12,872		$	47,130
Gross Profit (Loss)		(556	)		816			1,076			1,092		$	2,428
Net income (loss)		(2,495	)		(1,059	)		(1,040	)		2,366			(2,228	)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$	(0.31	)	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.13	)	$	0.27		$	(0.30	)
	2016
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			Total
Net Sales	$	8,298		$	11,444		$	8,673		$	9,397		$	37,812
Gross Profit (Loss)		91			1,226			(451	)		150		$	1,016
Net income (loss)		(2,883	)		151			(2,624	)		(1,704	)		(7,060	)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$	(0.36	)	$	0.01		$	(0.33	)	$	(0.21	)	$	(0.89	)

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(16) Commitments and Contingencies

On September 1, 1999, the Company created a group medical and hospitalization minimum premium insurance program. For the policy year ended August 2017, the Company is liable for all claims each year up to $70,000 per insured, or $1.7 million in the aggregate. An outside insurance company insures any claims in excess of these amounts. The Company’s expense for this minimum premium insurance totaled $0.91 million and $1.07 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Insurance reserves included in accrued payroll and benefits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were approximately $0.13 million and $0.02 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

(17) Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, plus the incremental shares that would have been outstanding upon the assumed exercise of all potentially dilutive stock options and other units subject to anti-dilution limitations.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Year Ended December 31,
		2017		2016
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(2,584)	$	(7,413)
Weighted average basic shares		8,525,645		8,305,764
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units, preferred stock and warrants*		-		-
Total weighted average diluted shares with assumed conversions		8,525,645		8,305,764
Loss from operations per common share:
Basic	$	(0.30)	$	(0.89)
Dilutive	$	(0.30)	$	(0.89)

*No units or shares are considered when losses cause the effect to be anti-dilutive.

(18) Sale of South Coast Electric Assets

On June 24, 2016, the Company sold its Bay St. Louis, MS manufacturing facility and related assets including fixed assets, work in process, and inventory to an unrelated party. The sale resulted in a gain of $0.18 million, of which $0.07 million is in relation to the gain on sale of fixed assets and reported in other income, and $0.11 million is related to inventory and is reflected in income from operations.

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EX-10.37

Exhibit 10.37

Summary of Compensation For Named Executive Officers 2018*

In February 2018 Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors established 2018 salary and target bonus applicable to our named executive officers as follows:

Named Executive	2018 Base Salary($)		2018 Target Bonus($)
Charles M. Dauber		350,000		175,000
William C. Miller		210,000		100,000
Neal T. Hare		156,568		100,000
James J. Steffek		102,995		100,000
William Brod		200,000		60,000

In connection with the 2018 salary and target bonus established for our named executive officers, the following were awarded performance-based restricted stock units under the 2007 Employee Stock Incentive Plan:

Named Executive	Restricted Stock Units
Charles M. Dauber		80,000
William C. Miller		56,787
William Brod		37,838

EX-10.41

Exhibit 10.41

AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARDAGREEMENT

American Electric Technologies, Inc. (the "Company''), hereby grants to Grantee, and the Grantee hereby accepts, an award of

. restricted stock units (the "RSUs") pursuant to the Company's 2007 Employee Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), subject to and upon the terms and conditionsherein.

I. Identifying Provisions: As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following respectivemeanings:

(a) Grantee,Neal Dikeman

(b) Date of Grant: 8/22/2017

(c) RSUs Granted: **200,000**

2.Delivery of Shares: Each RSU which has vested in accordance with the provisions in this Agreement will be exchanged for one (1) share of Company common stock issued to Grantee as soon as practicable after each RSU vests in accordance with the terms set forth herein.

3. Vesting of Restricted Stock Units: Subject to the provisions herein, the Restricted Stock Units granted by this Agreement will vest in the Grantee in accordance with the followingprovisions:

(a) 100,000 of such RSUs shall become vested at the rate of 25,000 shares on each of the first four anniversaries of the Date of Grant so that the I00,000 RSUs will be fully vested on the fourth anniversary of the Date of Grant. Vesting shall require that Grantee continue to be a director of the Company providing oversight on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company's engagement of Oppenheimer through the closing of any Business Transaction involving Oppenheimer or termination of the Oppenheimer engagement, whichever occurs sooner (the "Service Condition"). After the earlier of the closing of any Business Transaction involving Oppenheimer or termination of the Oppenheimer engagement such vesting shall no longer be subject to the Service Condition.

(b)50,000 RSUs shall become vested upon closing of a reorganization, merger, consolidation or other acquisitive transaction involving the Company on or before December 31, 2018 in which Oppenheimer acted as a finder or advisor to the Company and Grantee continued to be a director of the Company providing oversight of the Company's engagement of Oppenheimer on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company (a "Business Combination") and where immediately following the closing of such Business Combination: (i) the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior to the closing do not represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or such surviving entity's parent) at least fifty percent (50%) of the total outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company or such surviving entity or such surviving entity's parent outstanding immediately after such Business Combination (including, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such transaction either owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company's assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries); or (ii) the post-closing pro-forma annual revenue of the Company and other entities involved in a Business Combination with the Company is projected to be not less than 200% of the Company's most recent trailing four (4) fiscal quarter revenue ended at least thirty (30) days prior to closing of the Business Transaction (the "Pro-forma Measure"). The determination of the Committee concerning the achievement of the Pro-fom1a Measure shall be final and binding upon the Company, the Grantee and all other persons entitled to receive shares upon vesting of RSUs.

(c) 50,000 RSUs shall become vested upon closing of a Business Combination on or before December 31, 2018 where the market value of the Company's common stock or the market value of the consideration to be received for the Company's common stock in the Business Combination as of the closing is no less than $2.66 per share of Company commonstock.

4.ChangeofControl.Notwithstandingthevestingschedulesetforth inSection3(a),afterfulfillmentoftheServiceObligation,RSUs granted in Section 3(a) shall vest in full as to 100% of the RSUs granted on the date of a Change of Control of the Company. For the purpose of this Agreement, Change of Control shall mean the occurrence of any of the followingevents:

(i)Any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under said Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total voting power represented by the Company's then outstanding votingsecurities.

(ii) A change in the composition of the Company's Board of Directors occuring within a twelve (12)-month period, as a result of which fewer than a majority of the directors are Incumbent Directors. "Incumbent Directors'' shall mean directors who either (A) are directors of the Company as of the date hereof: or (8) are elected. or nominated for election, to the Board with the affim1ative votes of at least a majority of the Incumbent Directors at the time of such election or nomination (but shall not include an individual whose electionornominationisinconnectionwithanactualorthreatenedproxycontest relatingtotheelectionof directorstotheCompany);

(iii) Approval of the stockholders of the Company of a merger , reorganization or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation, other than a merger, reorganization or consolidation that would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or such surviving entity' s parent) at least fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity or such surviving entity's parent outstanding immediately after such merger, reorganization orconsolidation;

(iv) Approval by the stockholders of the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of itsassets;

(v) Approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of theCompany.

5.Adjustments and Corporate Reorganizations: In the event that the outstanding shares of Company Common Stock are hereafter changed by reason of recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, combination or exchange of shares of Common Stock or the like, or by the issuance of dividends payable in shares of Common Stock, an appropriate adjustment shall be made by the Committee, in the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon vesting of the RSUs. In the event of any consolidation or merger of the Company with or into another company, or the conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to another company, the RSUs shall upon vesting thereafter entitle the Grantee to such number of shares of Common Stock or other securities or property to which a holder of shares of Common Stock of the Company would have been entitled to upon such consolidation, merger or conveyance; and in any such case appropriate adjustment, as determined by the Committee shall be made as set forth above with respect to any future changes in the capitalization of the Company or its successor entity. If a fraction of a share of Common Stock would result from any such adjustment, the adjustment shall be revised to the next higher whole share of CommonStock.

6.Tax Matters: Grantee agrees to make arrangements acceptable to the Compensation Committee to pay any withholding or other taxesthatmaybedueasaresultofthevestingofRestrictedStockUnitsgrantedherein.IntheeventthattheCompanydetermines that any federal, state, local or foreign tax or withholding payment is required relating to the vesting of RSUs granted herein, the Company shall have the right to require such payments from Grantee prior to delivery of Company common stock to the Grantee, or withhold such amounts from other payments due to Grantee from the Company or any subsidiary of theCompany.

7. Requirements of Law and of Stock Exchanges: No certificate or certificates for shares of Company common stock shall be delivered to Grantee prior to the admission of such shares to listing on notice of issuance on any stock exchange or other securities market on which shares of that class are then listed, nor unless and until, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such securities may be issued and delivered without causing the Company to be in violation of or incur any liability under any federal, state or other securities law, any requirement of any securities exchange listing agreement to which the Company may be a party, or any other requirement oflaw or of any regulatory body having jurisdiction over theCompany.

8.Stock Incentive Plan: The Restricted Stock Units granted herein are subject to, and the Company and the Grantee agree to be bound by, all of the te1ms and conditions of the Plan under which the Restricted Stock Units were granted, as the same shall have been amended from time to time in accordance with the te1ms thereof: provided that no such amendment shall deprive the Grantee, without Grantee's consent, of Grantee's rights hereunder. Pursuant to said Plan, the board of directors of the Company or its Compensation Committee established for such purposes is vested with final authority to interpret and construe the Plan and the Restricted Stock Units granted herein, and is authorized to adopt  rules and regulations for carrying out the Plan. A copy of the Plan in its present form is available for inspection during business hours by the Grantee at the Company's principal office. Terms not defined herein will have the same meanings as in the Plan. The grant of Restricted Stock Units to Grantee herein have been made pursuant to an amendmenttothePlanmakingalldirectorseligibletoreceiveawardsunderthePlan.Intheeventsuchamendmenttothe PlanisnotapprovedbythestockholdersoftheCompanywithintwelve(12)monthsofthedateofsuchamendmentthegrant hereinshallbenullandvoidandnosharesofcommonstockshallbeissuedpursuanttothisawardagreement.

9. Notices: Any notice to be given to the Company shall be addressed to the Company in care of its Secretary at its principal office, and any notice to be given to the Grantee shall be addressed to Grantee at the address given beneath Grantee's signature hereto or at such other address as the Grantee may hereafter designate in writing to the Company. Any such notice shall be deemed duly given when enclosed in a properly sealed envelope or wrapper addressed as aforesaid, registered or certified, and deposited,postage and registry or certification fee prepaid, in a post office or branch post office regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service.

10. Laws Applicable to Construction: This Agreement, and any dispute arising from the relationship between the parties to this Agreement,shall begovernedbyTexas law,excluding anylawsthatdirect theapplicationofanotherjurisdiction'slaws.

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11.Consent to Jurisdiction, Forum Selection and Waiver of Jury Trial: The Company and the Grantee hereto agree that all actions or proceedings arising in connection with this Agreement shall be tried and litigated exclusively in the State and Federal courts located in the County of Harris, State of Texas. The aforementioned choice of venue is intended b) the parties to be mandatory and not permissive in nature, thereby precluding the possibility of litigation between the parties with respect to or arising out of  this Agreement in any jurisdiction other than that specified in this paragraph. Each party hereby waives any right it may have to assert the doctrine of forum non conveniens or similar doctrine or to object to venue with respect to any proceeding brought in accordance with this paragraph, and stipulates that the State and Federal courts located in the County of Harris, State of Texas shall have in personam jurisdiction and venue over each of them for the purpose of litigating any dispute, controversy, or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement. Each patty hereby authorizes and accepts service of process sufficient for personal jurisdiction in any action against it as contemplated by this paragraph by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. to its addressfor the

giving of notices as set forth in this Agreement. Any final judgment rendered against a party in any action or proceeding shall be

conclusive as to the subject of such final judgment and may be enforced in other jurisdictions in any manner provided by law. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AND AS SEPARATELY BARGAINED-FOR-CONSIDERATION, EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THISAGREEMENT.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and made effective the day and year first above written.

AMERICANELECTRICTECI-INOLOGIES,INC.

By

Charles M. Dauber President

GRANTEE:_

Neal Dikeman

Address:

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EX-10.42

Exhibit 10.42

November 13, 2017

Dear Neal:

This will confirm that in the event the American Electric Technologies, Inc. stockholders do not approve the amendment of the 2007 Employee Stock Incentive Plan, thereby voiding the Restricted Stock Unit Award for 200,000 Restricted Stock Units dated August 22, 2017 granted to you for oversight services to the Board, the Company will provide you equivalent value upon vesting of each RSU in accordance with its terms.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EX-21

Exhibit 21

Subsidiaries of Registrant

M&I Electric Industries, Inc., a Texas corporation

South Coast Electric Systems, LLC, a Mississippi limited liability company

M&I Electric Brazil Sistemas e Servicios em Energia LTDA, a Brazilian corporation

EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF HAM, LANGSTON & BREZINA, LLP

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-183609, 333-167305, 333-149724 and 333-175303) and S-3 (File No. 333-204329) of American Electric Technologies, Inc. of our report dated March 28, 2017 with respect to our audit of the consolidated financial statements of American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of and for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, which appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

/s/ Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP

Houston, Texas

March 29, 2018

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Charles M. Dauber, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of American Electric Technologies, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and l5d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 29, 2018

By:	/s/ Charles M. Dauber
	Charles M. Dauber
	Principal Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, William B. Brod, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of American Electric Technologies, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and l5d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 29, 2018

By:	/s/ William B. Brod
	William B. Brod
	Principal Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Charles M. Dauber ,certify, pursuant to 18U.S.C.Section1350,as adopted pursuant to Section906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Annual Report of American Electric Technologies, Inc. on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such Form l0-K fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of American Electric Technologies, Inc.

Date: March 29, 2018
By:	/s/ Charles M. Dauber
	Charles M. Dauber
	Principal Executive Officer

I, William B. Brod, certify, pursuant to 18U.S.C.Section1350,as adopted pursuant to Section906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Annual Report of American Electric Technologies, Inc. on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such Form l0-K fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of American Electric Technologies, Inc.

Date: March 29, 2018
By:	/s/ William B. Brod
	William B. Brod
	Principal Financial Officer

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 14, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	AETI
Entity Registrant Name	American Electric Technologies Inc
Entity Central Index Key	0001043186
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Public Float			$ 11,232,519
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,745,659

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,289	$ 1,618
Restricted short-term investments	50	507
Accounts receivable-trade, net of allowance of $135 and $204 at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016	6,061	6,717
Inventories, net of allowance of $78 and $60 at both December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016	1,327	1,181
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	6,434	5,829
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	534	349
Total current assets	16,695	16,201
Property, plant and equipment, net	6,920	7,298
Advances to and investments in foreign joint ventures	10,947	10,663
Retainage receivable	785	649
Intangibles	458	527
Other assets	116	46
Total assets	35,921	35,384
Current liabilities:
Revolving line of credit		1,500
Current portion of long-term note payable	270	300
Short-term note payable	354
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	12,335	9,798
Accrued payroll and benefits	912	1,093
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	1,792	208
Total current liabilities	15,663	12,899
Long-term note payable, net	5,524	3,900
Deferred compensation	213	260
Deferred income taxes		2,824
Total liabilities	21,400	19,883
Convertible preferred stock:
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, Series A, net of discount of $562 at December 31, 2017 and $617 at December 31, 2016; $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016	4,438	4,383
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock; $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 8,850,532 and 8,499,508 shares issued and 8,669,650 and 8,335,968 shares outstanding at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016	9	8
Treasury stock, at cost 180,882 shares at December 31, 2017 and 163,540 shares at December 31, 2016	(916)	(863)
Additional paid-in capital	13,811	12,613
Accumulated other comprehensive income	401	(2)
Retained (deficit) earnings; including accumulated statutory reserves in equity method investments of $2,809 and $2,887 at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016	(3,222)	(638)
Total stockholders’ equity	10,083	11,118
Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ equity	$ 35,921	$ 35,384

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts receivable-trade, allowance	$ 135	$ 204
Inventories, allowance	78	60
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, Series A, discount	$ 562	$ 617
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, shares issued	1,000,000	1,000,000
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding	1,000,000	1,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	8,850,532	8,499,508
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,669,650	8,335,968
Treasury stock, shares	180,882	163,540
Equity Method Investments
Retained (deficit) earnings; accumulated statutory reserves in equity method investments	$ 2,809	$ 2,887

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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales		$ 47,130	$ 37,812
Cost of sales		44,702	36,796
Gross profit		2,428	1,016
Operating expenses:
Research and development		280	962
Selling and marketing		2,465	2,181
General and administrative		4,194	5,242
Total operating expenses		6,939	8,385
Loss from operations		(4,511)	(7,369)
Net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations:
Equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		656	529
Foreign joint ventures’ operations related expenses		(250)	(245)
Net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		406	284
Loss from operations and net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		(4,105)	(7,085)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense and other, net		(1,078)	69
Loss before income taxes		(5,183)	(7,016)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		(2,955)	44
Net loss before dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock		(2,228)	(7,060)
Dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock		(356)	(353)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	[1]	$ (2,584)	$ (7,413)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic		$ (0.30)	$ (0.89)
Diluted		$ (0.30)	$ (0.89)
Weighted - average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		8,525,645	8,305,764
Diluted		8,525,645	8,305,764

[1] Net of preferred dividends of $356 and $353 in 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss before dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock	$ (2,228)	$ (7,060)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	403	(312)
Total comprehensive loss	$ (1,825)	$ (7,372)

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Retained Earnings
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015		$ 18,333	$ 8	$ 11,240	$ 310	$ 6,775
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2015			8,254,001
Common stock issued to ESPP		$ 18		18
Common stock issued to ESPP, shares		8,142	8,142
Treasury stock purchase, Value		$ (71)		(71)
Treasury stock purchase, Shares			(31,612)
Restricted stock units	[1]	563		563
Restricted stock units, shares	[1]		105,437
Net income (loss) to common stockholders	[2]	(7,413)				(7,413)
Foreign currency translation		(312)			(312)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016		11,118	$ 8	11,750	(2)	(638)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016			8,335,968
Common stock issued to ESPP		$ 13		13
Common stock issued to ESPP, shares		7,151	7,151
Common stock issued as payment of preferred stock		$ 450	$ 1	449
Common stock issued as payment of preferred stock, shares			246,803
Treasury stock purchase, Value		(53)		(53)
Treasury stock purchase, Shares			(17,342)
Restricted stock units	[1]	371		371
Restricted stock units, shares	[1]		97,070
Net income (loss) to common stockholders	[2]	(2,584)				(2,584)
Warrants issued as part of debt refinancing		365		365
Foreign currency translation		403			403
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017		$ 10,083	$ 9	$ 12,895	$ 401	$ (3,222)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017			8,669,650

[1] Converted to common stock.

[2] Net of preferred dividends of $356 and $353 in 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Net of preferred dividends	$ 356	$ 353
Treasury stock value	(916)	(863)
Retained Earnings
Net of preferred dividends	$ 356	$ 353

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) before dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock	$ (2,228)	$ (7,060)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	(3,033)	(75)
Equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations	(656)	(529)
Depreciation and amortization	841	877
Stock based compensation	373	563
Bad debt expense	(127)	214
Obsolete inventory expense	66	40
(Gain)/loss on sale of property and equipment		(75)
Deferred compensation costs	(47)	(45)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	86
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	750	(1,111)
Inventories	(212)	104
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	(787)	(3,008)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(208)	33
Accounts payable	3,159	4,327
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	1,584	(1,421)
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities	(244)	566
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(683)	(6,600)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment and other assets		309
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and other assets	(410)	(725)
Proceeds from foreign joint ventures’ operations dividends	781	589
Redemption (purchase) of certificates of deposit	457
Net cash provided by from investing activities	828	173
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock, preferred stock, and warrants	10	18
Treasury stocks purchase	(53)	(71)
Preferred stock cash dividend		(75)
Proceeds from long-term notes payable	7,000
Proceeds from short-term notes payable	200
Payments on revolving credit facility	(1,500)	457
Payments on long-term notes payable	(4,200)	(300)
Payments on short-term notes payable	(500)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(427)
Net cash provided by financing activities	530	29
Effect of exchange rates on cash	(4)	27
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	671	(6,371)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,618	7,989
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	2,289	1,618
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid	772	235
Income taxes paid	78	$ 60
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Warrants issued as part of debt refinancing	365
Issuance of shares of common stock on accrued preferred dividends payables	$ 450

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Organization and Nature of Business

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Organization and Nature of Business

(1)Organization and Nature of Business

American Electric Technologies, Inc. (“AETI” or the “Company”) is the surviving financial reporting entity from a reverse acquisition of American Access Technologies, Inc. by the shareholders of M&I Electric Industries, Inc.(“M&I”) on May 17, 2007. Immediately upon the completion of the reverse acquisition, American Access Technologies, Inc. changed its name to American Electric Technologies, Inc. AETI is a Florida corporation and M&I, AETI’s wholly-owned subsidiary is a Texas corporation. M&I has a wholly-owned subsidiary, South Coast Electric Systems, LLC (“SCES”), and joint venture interests in China and Singapore.

In 2014, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary in Brazil (“M&I Brazil”), which is owned 20% by AETI and 80% by M&I. The Company has U.S. facilities and sales offices in Texas and Louisiana; Brazil facilities and sales offices in Macaé, Rio and Belo Horizonte; and foreign joint ventures’ operations that have facilities in Singapore and Xian, China. The Company owns the Beaumont, Texas facilities, comprised of 9 acres and 118,000 square feet. The Company leases facilities in Houston, Texas and Houma, Louisiana and internationally in Rio, Macaé and Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

M&I’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SCES, is a Delaware Limited Liability Company organized on February 20, 2003 and is currently inactive.

M&I has foreign joint ventures’ interests in M&I Electric Far East PTE Ltd. (“MIEFE”) and BOMAY Electrical Industries Company, Ltd. (“BOMAY”). MIEFE is an inactive Singapore company that provides sales, manufacturing and technical support internationally. BOMAY provides electrical systems primarily for land and marine based drilling rigs in China. These ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation  

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AETI and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, M&I and M&I Brazil, and the assets of SCES through the disposition date in June 2016. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates made by management include:

(1) Percentage-of-completion estimates on long-term contracts

(2) Estimates of the provision for doubtful accounts

(3) Estimated useful lives of property and equipment

(4) Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets

As future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, actual results may differ from the estimates used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates and assumptions are required as part of determining inventory and accounts receivable valuation, estimating depreciation, amortization and recoverability of long-lived assets, establishing self-insurance, warranty, legal and other reserves, performing intangible impairment analyses, and in establishing valuation allowances on deferred income tax assets and reserves for tax examination exposures.

Financial Instruments

The Company includes fair value information in the notes to the consolidated financial statements when the fair value of its financial instruments is different from the book value. When the book value approximates fair value, no additional disclosure is made, which is the case for financial instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and 2016. The Company assumes the book value of those financial instruments that are classified as current approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. For non-current financial instruments, the Company uses quoted market prices or, to the extent that there are no available quoted market prices, market prices for similar instruments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash balances routinely exceed FDIC limits however all cash is maintained in JP Morgan Chase and Frost Bank and believed to be secure.  

Short-term investments

Short-term investments consist of any fund held in certificate of deposit with original maturities greater than three months and investments in debt and equity securities with maturity of one year or less.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Bad Debts

The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The estimate is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and includes consideration for credit worthiness and financial condition of those specific customers. The Company also reviews historical experience with the customer, the general economic environment and the aging of its receivables. The Company records an allowance to reduce receivables to the amount it reasonably believes to be collectible. Based on this assessment, management believes the allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate. The bad debt expense was a net recovery of ($0.13) million and expense of $0.21 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with material value determined using an average cost method. Inventory costs for work-in-process include direct material, direct labor, production overhead and outside services. Indirect overhead is apportioned to work-in-process based on direct labor incurred.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred while renewals and betterments are capitalized. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets after giving effect to salvage values.

Long-lived assets

If events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, including intangible assets, management tests long-lived assets for impairment. If the estimated future cash flows are projected to be less than the carrying amount, an impairment write-down (representing the carrying amount of the long-lived asset which exceeds the present value of estimated expected future cash flows) would be recorded as a period expense. Events that would trigger an impairment test include the following:

• A significant decrease in the market price of a long-lived asset.

• A significant change in the use of long-lived assets or in its physical condition.

• A significant change in the business climate that could affect an assets value.

• An accumulation of cost significantly greater than the amount originally expected to acquire or construct a long-lived asset.

• A current period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of such losses or a forecast demonstrating continued losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset.

• An expectation to sell or otherwise dispose of a long-lived asset significantly before the end of its estimated useful life.

Based on management’s reviews during each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no events or circumstances that caused management to believe that impairments were necessary.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets at December 31, 2017	Useful Lives (Years)		Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Value
	(in thousands)
Intellectual property		3	$	322	$	322	$	-
License		5		358		118		240
License		-		218		-		218
			$	898	$	440	$	458

During 2014 we acquired arc-resistant technology and capitalized the cost of $0.22 million. During 2016, the Company capitalized cost of $0.36 million for the testing associated with certifications for IntelliSafe™ products. The cost is being amortized over its useful life of 5 years. Amortization expense of $0.07 million and $0.05 million was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and is included in the cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations.    

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes. Under this method of accounting for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to be reported to the taxing authority. The Company also records any financial statement recognition and disclosure requirements for uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax return. Financial statement recognition of the tax position is dependent on an assessment of a 50% or greater likelihood that the tax position will be sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the position. Any interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded as interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

Foreign currency translations are included as a separate component of comprehensive income. The Company has determined the local currency of its foreign subsidiary and foreign joint ventures to be the functional currency. In accordance with ASC 830, the assets and liabilities of the foreign equity investees and foreign subsidiary, denominated in foreign currency, are translated into United States dollars at exchange rates in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date and net sales and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Related translation adjustments are reported as comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes, which is a separate component of stockholders’ equity, whereas gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in results of operations.

Net Sales Recognition

The Company reports earnings from fixed-price and modified fixed-price long-term contracts on the percentage-of-completion method. Earnings are accrued based on the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs. However, for our manufacturing activities, we have determined that labor incurred provides an improved measure of percentage-of-completion. Costs include direct material, direct labor, and job related overhead. Losses expected to be incurred on contracts are charged to operations in the period such losses are determined. A contract is considered complete when all costs except insignificant items have been incurred and the facility has been accepted by the customer. Net sales from non-time and material jobs of a short-term nature (typically less than one month) are recognized on the completed-contract method after considering the attributes of such contracts. This method is used because these contracts are typically completed in a short period of time and the financial position and results of operations do not vary materially from those which would result from use of the percentage-of-completion method.

The Company records net sales from its time and material projects on a completed service basis after customer acknowledgement that the service has been completed and accepted. In addition, the Company sells certain purchased parts and products. These net sales are recorded when the product is shipped and title passes to the customer.  

The asset, “Work-in-process,” which is included in inventories, represents the cost of labor, material, and overhead in excess of amounts billed on jobs accounted for under the completed-contract method. For contracts accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method, the asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billing on uncompleted contracts,” represents net sales recognized in excess of amounts billed and the liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts,” represents billings in excess of net sales recognized. Any billed net sale that has not been collected is reported as accounts receivable. The timing of when we bill our customers is generally dependent upon advance billing terms or completion of certain phases of the work.  

On occasion, the Company enters into long-term contracts that include both a service component and a manufacturing component. For segmented contracts, the Company recognizes net sales as if they were separate contracts over the performance periods of the individual elements.

Contract net sales recognition inherently involves estimation, including the contemplated level of effort to accomplish the tasks under the contract, the cost of the effort, and an ongoing assessment of progress toward completing the contract. From time to time, as part of the normal management processes, facts develop that requires revisions to estimated total cost or net sales expected. The cumulative impact of any revisions to estimates and the full impact of anticipated losses on contracts are recognized in the period in which they become known.

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs

Shipping and handling fees, if billed to customers, are included in net sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are expensed as incurred. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are classified as cost of sales.

Uses and Sources of Liquidity

The Company’s primary need for liquidity is to fund working capital requirements of the Company’s businesses, capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. The Company has incurred losses and experienced negative operating cash flows for the past several years, and accordingly, the Company has taken a number of actions to continue to support its operations and meet its obligations.

During 2016, the Company undertook actions to monetize the value of certain of its assets which included disposition of the manufacturing facility and related assets in Bay St. Louis Mississippi.

During 2017, the Company refinanced its outstanding loans which at that time provided approximately $1.0 million of working capital. In addition, the Board of Directors of the Company created a special committee to address strategic initiatives that include addressing liquidity.  

The Company continues to face a challenging competitive environment and while it continues to focus on its overall profitability, including managing expenses, it reported a loss in 2017 and was required to fund cash used in operating activities with cash from investing and financing activities. Going forward, the Company expects to generate additional liquidity from strategic initiatives including monetization of assets and additional debt and equity financing actions. The Company expects that these actions will be executed in alignment with the anticipated timing of its liquidity needs. The Company also continues to explore ways to unlock value across a range of assets, including exploring ways to maximize the value of its manufacturing facility in Beaumont, Texas. The Company expects to continue to optimize both international and domestic operations including expansion of its service business in Brazil and diversification of its joint venture operations in China.

The Company’s historical operating results indicate substantial doubt exists related to its ability to continue as a going concern. However, the Company believes it is probable that the actions discussed above will occur and mitigate the substantial doubt raised by its historical operating results and satisfy its estimated liquidity needs 12 months from the issuance of the financial statements. However, the Company cannot predict, with certainty, the outcome of its actions to generate liquidity, including the availability of additional debt financing, or whether such actions would generate the expected liquidity as currently planned. In addition, the current Senior Secured Note and Redeemable Preferred Stock both contain certain limitations on our ability to sell assets, which could impact its ability to complete asset sale transactions or its ability to use proceeds from those transactions to fund our operations. Therefore, any planned actions must take into account the ability to transact within any applicable restrictions under these agreements. If the Company continues to experience operating losses, and is not able to generate additional liquidity through the mechanisms described above or through some combination of other actions, while not expected, it may not be able to access additional liquidity and we might need to secure additional sources of funds, which may or may not be available to us. Additionally, a failure to generate additional liquidity could negatively impact the Company’s access to materials or services that are important to the operation of its business.

Concentration of Market Risk and Geographic Operations

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. The Company’s market risk is dependent primarily on the strength of the oil and gas and energy related industries. The Company grants credit to customers and generally does not require security except in the case of certain international contracts. Procedures are in effect to monitor the credit worthiness of its customers. During 2017, two customers accounted for approximately 30% of net sales and 28% of net accounts receivable trade. During 2016, one customer accounted for approximately 19% of net sales and 17% of net accounts receivable trade.

The Company sells its products and services in domestic and international markets; however, significant portions of the Company’s sales are concentrated with customers located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. The Gulf Coast region accounts for approximately 8% and 47% of the Company’s net sales during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU No. 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU No. 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 which delayed the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year (effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017). The Company adopted ASU 2014-09, effective January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of the standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s revenue recognition policies, other than enhanced disclosures related to the disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers, the Company’s performance obligations and any significant judgments.

In August 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which requires management to assess whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the financial statements are issued. If substantial doubt exists, additional disclosures are required. This update was effective for the Company's annual period ended December 31, 2016. The Company's assessment of our ability to continue as a going concern is further discussed in the "Uses and Sources of Liquidity" paragraph above. The adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11. Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which is intended to converge U.S. GAAP on this topic with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). ASU No. 2015-11 focuses on the premeasurement of inventory measured using any method other than LIFO, for example, average cost. Inventory within the scope of ASU No. 2015-11 is required to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. When evidence exists that the net realizable value of inventory is lower than its cost, the difference shall be recognized as a loss in earnings in the period in which it occurs. That loss may be required, for example, due to damage, physical deterioration, obsolescence, changes in price levels, or other causes. For public business entities, the amendments in ASU No. 2015-11 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-11 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU No. 2016-01 requires (1) an entity to measure equity instruments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (2) entities to use the exit price notation when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (3) separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset; and (4) elimination of the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost. ASU No. 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-01 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which requires lessees to  recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (1) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under ASU No. 2016-02, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 with early application permitted. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases expiring before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. Management is currently reviewing the Company’s various leases to identify those affected by ASU No. 2016-02.

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, to clarify two aspects of Topic 606: (i) identifying performance obligations; and (ii) the licensing implementation guidance. The amendments do not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-10 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. This standard was adopted effective January 1, 2018, see ASU No. 2014-09 above for additional information.

In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. ASU No. 2016-12 provides narrow-scope improvements to the guidance on collectability, noncash consideration, and completed contracts at transition. The amendment also provides a practical expedient for contract modifications at transition and an accounting policy election related to the presentation of sales taxes and other similar taxes collected from customers and are expected to reduce the judgment necessary to comply with Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-12 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. This standard was adopted effective January 1, 2018, see ASU No. 2014-09 above for additional information.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016-13 eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current U.S. GAAP and, instead, requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. In addition, ASU No. 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early application permitted in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The amendments of ASU No. 2016-13 should be applied through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-13 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU No. 2016-15 addresses eight specific cash flow issues and is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-15 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of ASU No. 2016-15 to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures because it only affects presentation of specific items within the cash flow statement.

In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU No. 2016-20 allows entities not to make quantitative disclosures about remaining performance obligations in certain cases and require entities that use any of the new or previously existing optional exemptions to expand their qualitative disclosures. The amendment also clarifies narrow aspects of ASC 606, including contract modifications, contract costs, and the balance sheet classification of items as contract assets versus receivables, or corrects unintended application of the guidance. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-20 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-20 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures. Please refer to ASU No. 2014-09 above.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. ASU No. 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of a business or as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets. ASU No. 2017-01 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted under certain circumstances. The amendments of ASU No. 2017-01 should be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2017-01 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-03, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (Topic 250) and Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the September 22, 2016 and November 17, 2016 EITF Meetings. The amendments in this update relate to disclosures of the impact of recently issued accounting standards. The SEC staff’s view that a registrant should evaluate ASC updates that have not yet been adopted to determine the appropriate financial disclosures about the potential material effects of the updates on the financial statements when adopted. If a registrant does not know or cannot reasonably estimate the impact of an update, then in addition to making a statement to that effect, the registrant should consider additional qualitative financial statement disclosures to assist the reader in assessing the significance of the impact. The staff expects the additional qualitative disclosures to include a description of the effect of the accounting policies expected to be applied compared to current accounting policies. Also, the registrant should describe the status of its process to implement the new standards and the significant implementation matters yet to be addressed. The amendments specifically addressed recent ASC amendments to ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, and ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, although, the amendments apply to any subsequent amendments to guidance in the ASC. ASU No. 2017-03 is effective upon issuance and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

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Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

(3) Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(in thousands)
Raw materials	$	519		$	513
Work-in-process		886			728
		1,405			1,241
Less: allowance		(78	)		(60	)
Total inventories	$	1,327		$	1,181

Obsolete or slow moving inventory totaling $0.07 million and $0.04 million was expensed during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and included in cost of sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

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Costs, Estimated Earnings, and Related Billings on Uncompleted Contracts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Contractors [Abstract]

Costs, Estimated Earnings, and Related Billings on Uncompleted Contracts

(4) Costs, Estimated Earnings, and Related Billings on Uncompleted Contracts

Contracts in progress at December 31, 2017 and 2016 consisted of the following:

	2017			2016
	(in thousands)
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts	$	32,488		$	26,340
Estimated earnings		6,172			1,193
		38,660			27,533
Billings on uncompleted contracts		(34,018	)		(21,912	)
	$	4,642		$	5,621

Costs, estimated earnings, and related billing on uncompleted contracts consisted of the following at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	2017			2016
	(in thousands)
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	$	6,434		$	5,829
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts		(1,792	)		(208	)
	$	4,642		$	5,621

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Property, Plant and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

(5)Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

Category	Estimated Useful Lives (years)		2017		2016
		(in thousands)
Buildings and improvements	15 – 25	$	7,876	$	7,972
Office equipment and furniture	2 – 7		2,194		2,135
Automobiles and trucks	2 – 5		164		157
Machinery and shop equipment	2 – 10		3,162		2,951
Construction in progress			104		23
			13,500		13,238
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization			6,714		6,074
			6,786		7,164
Land			134		134
		$	6,920	$	7,298

During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, depreciation charged to operations amounted to $0.84 million and $0.88 million, respectively. Of these amounts, $0.71 million and $0.74 million was charged to cost of sales while $0.13 million and $0.10 million was charged to selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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Advances to and Investments in Foreign Joint Ventures' Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Advances to and Investments in Foreign Joint Ventures' Operations

(6) Advances to and Investments in Foreign Joint Ventures’ Operations

The Company has a foreign joint venture agreement and holds a 40% interest in a Chinese company, BOMAY, which builds electrical systems for sale in China. The majority partner in this foreign joint venture is a subsidiary of a major Chinese oil company. M&I made an initial investment of $1.00 million in 2006 and made an additional $1.00 million investment in 2007. The Company’s equity income from the foreign joint venture was $0.43 million and $0.80 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company received $0.78 million and $0.59 million, respectively, in dividends from BOMAY. Sales made to the foreign joint venture were $0.00 million and $0.11 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Accounts receivable from BOMAY were $0.00 million and $0.04 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

The Company owns a 41% interest in MIEFE which provides additional sales and technical support in Asia.In November 2017, the Company executed a letter of intent to divest of its ownership interest in MIEFE. As a result, the investment in MIEFE was written down to zero excluding foreign currency translation which will be adjusted upon the completion of the disposal. The Company’s equity income from the foreign joint venture was $0.22 million and ($0.27) million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During 2016, the Company’s share of cumulative losses from MIEFE exceeded the Company’s initial investment balance. The Company applied the losses to the investment balance to the extent of the initial investment amount, with the remaining losses in the amount of $0.05 million accrued for in accounts payable and other liabilities to reflect management’s intention to fund the losses. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not receive dividends from MIEFE. There were no sales made to the foreign joint venture or outstanding accounts receivables for both years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

The equity income for the Company’s interest in the two joint ventures for 2017 and 2016 was: BOMAY $0.43 million vs. $0.80 million and MIEFE $0.22 million vs. ($0.27) million. During 2016, the Company’s share of cumulative losses from MIEFE exceeded the Company’s initial investment balance. The Company applied the losses to the investment balance to the extent of the initial investment amount, with the remaining losses in the amount of $0.27 million accrued for in accounts payable and other liabilities to reflect management’s intention to fund the losses. In November 2017, the Company executed a letter of intent to divest of its ownership interest in MIEFE. As a result, the Company reversed $0.22 million of the accrued losses.

During 2017 and 2016, the Company also recognized approximately $0.25 million for each year, for employee related expenses directly attributable to the foreign joint ventures.

Sales to foreign joint ventures’ operations are made on an arm’s length basis and intercompany profits, if any, are eliminated in consolidation.

Summary financial information of BOMAY and MIEFE in U.S. dollars was as follows at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	BOMAY				MIEFE
	2017		2016		2017			2016
Assets:
Total current assets	$	50,000	$	47,700	$	121		$	425
Total non-current assets		3,457		3,589		15			17
Total assets	$	53,457	$	51,289	$	136		$	442
Liabilities and equity:
Total liabilities	$	25,598	$	24,196	$	198		$	551
Total joint ventures’ equity		27,859		27,093		(62	)		(109	)
Total liabilities and equity	$	53,457	$	51,289	$	136		$	442
	Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	BOMAY				MIEFE
	2017		2016		2017			2016
Revenue	$	26,168	$	33,468	$	89		$	1,167
Gross Profit	$	5,654	$	6,687	$	23		$	481
Earnings	$	1,084	$	2,010	$	55		$	(631	)

The Company’s investments in and advances to its foreign joint ventures’ operations were as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	2017									2016
	BOMAY*			MIEFE			TOTAL			BOMAY*			MIEFE			TOTAL
	(in thousands)									(in thousands)
Investments in foreign joint ventures:
Balance, beginning of year	$	2,033		$	14		$	2,047		$	2,033		$	14		$	2,047
Additional amounts invested and advanced		-			-			-			-			-			-
Balance, end of year		2,033			14			2,047			2,033			14			2,047
Undistributed earnings:
Balance, beginning of year		8,313			(14	)		8,299			8,098			(11	)		8,087
Equity in earnings (loss)		434			-			434			804			(3	)		801
Dividend distributions		(780	)		-			(780	)		(589	)		-			(589	)
Balance, end of year		7,967			(14	)		7,953			8,313			(14	)		8,299
Foreign currency translation:
Balance, beginning of year		104			213			317			765			205			970
Change, during the year		633			(3	)		630			(661	)		8			(653	)
Balance, end of year		737			210			947			104			213			317
Investments, end of year	$	10,737		$	210		$	10,947		$	10,450		$	213		$	10,663

Accumulated statutory reserves in equity method investments of $2.81 million and $2.89 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, are included in AETI’s consolidated retained earnings. In accordance with the People’s Republic of China, (“PRC”), regulations on enterprises with foreign ownership, an enterprise established in the PRC with wholly-owned foreign ownership is required to provide for certain statutory reserves, namely (i) General Reserve Fund, (ii) Enterprise Expansion Fund and (iii) Staff Welfare and Bonus Fund, which are appropriated from net profit as reported in the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. A non-wholly-owned foreign invested enterprise is permitted to provide for the above allocation at the discretion of its board of directors. The aforementioned reserves can only be used for specific purposes and are not distributable as cash dividends.

The Company accounts for its investments in foreign joint ventures’ operations using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the Company’s share of the joint ventures’ operations’ earnings or losses is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as equity income (loss) from foreign joint ventures’ operations. Joint venture income increases the carrying value of the joint ventures and joint venture losses reduce the carrying value. Dividends received from the joint ventures reduce the carrying value. In accordance with our long-lived asset policy, when events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, management tests long-lived assets for impairment. If the estimated future cash flows are projected to be less than the carrying amount, an impairment write-down (representing the carrying amount of the long-lived asset which exceeds the present value of estimated expected future cash flows) would be recorded as a period expense. In making this evaluation, a variety of quantitative and qualitative factors are considered including national and local economic, political and market conditions, industry trends and prospects, liquidity and capital resources and other pertinent factors. Based on this evaluation for this reporting period, the Company does not believe an impairment adjustment is necessary.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

(7) Income Taxes

The components of income (loss) before income taxes and dividends on preferred stock for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

	2017		2016
	(in thousands)
United States	$	(5,587)	$	(7,545)
Foreign		404		529
	$	(5,183)	$	(7,016)

The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes by taxing authority for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

	2017		2016
	(in thousands)
Current provision:
Federal	$	-	$	-
Foreign		78		119
States		-		-
Total current provision		78		119
Deferred provision (benefit):
Federal		(3,033)		(24)
Foreign		-		-
States		-		(51)
Total deferred provision (benefit):		(3,033)		(75)
	$	(2,955)	$	44

Significant components of the Company’s deferred federal income taxes were as follows:

	December 31,			December 31,
	2017			2016
	Non-Current
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued liabilities	$	136		$	15
Deferred compensation		520			1,113
Allowance for doubtful accounts		71			101
Inventory		73			83
Net operating loss		2,783			6,528
Property and equipment		71			143
Foreign tax credit carry forward		-			3,297
Deferred tax assets		3,654			11,280
Deferred tax liabilities:
Valuation allowance		(3,654	)		(11,280	)
Equity in foreign investments		-			(2,824	)
Translation gain		-			-
Deferred tax liabilities		(3,654	)		(14,104	)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		-			(2,824	)

The Company’s deferred tax assets are primarily related to net operating loss carry forwards. A valuation allowance was established at December 31, 2017 and 2016 due to uncertainty regarding future realization of deferred tax assets. Our total valuation allowance as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 is $3.65 million and $11.28 million, respectively.  

The difference between the effective income tax rate reflected in the provision for income taxes and the amounts, which would be determined by applying the statutory income tax rate of 34% for both 2017 and 2016, is summarized as follows:

	2017		2016
	(in thousands)
(Provision for) benefit from U.S federal statutory rate	$	1,762	$	2,385
Effect of state income taxes		32		51
Non-deductible business meals and entertainment expenses		(45)		(11)
Foreign income taxes included in equity in earnings		496		140
Accrual to return adjustments and other		235		81
Change in valuation allowance		4,734		(2,690)
Change in enacted tax rate		(4,259)		-
Total (expense)	$	2,955	$	(44)

The Company files income tax returns in the United States Federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions.

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Notes Payable

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Notes Payable

(8) Notes Payable

The components of notes payable at December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

	2017		2016
	(In thousands)
Short-term note payable......................................		354		-
Revolving credit agreement	$	-	$	1,500
Current portion of long-term notes payable......................................		270		300
Long-term notes payable		6,230		3,900
Principal balance of notes payable		6,854		5,700
Warrants issued as part of debt refinancing		(365)		-
Loan cost capitalization		(341)		-
Total notes payable, net	$	6,148	$	5,700

Principal payments of debt for years subsequent to 2017 are as follows (in thousands):

	Amount
	(In thousands)
2018	$	624
2019		360
2020		360
2021		5,510
2022		-
	$	6,854

On March 23, 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries, M&I Electric Industries, Inc. and South Coast Electric Systems, LLC (collectively, the “Sellers”) issued and sold to HD Special-Situations III, L.P. (the “Purchaser”) a $7.00 million principal amount Senior Secured Term Note (the “Note”)  with principal of $0.50 million due and paid on June 30, 2017 with the balance due 48 months after issuance for cash at par pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement  (the “Purchase Agreement”). Proceeds from the sale of the Note were used to fully repay and terminate the Company’s prior revolving credit facilities with approximately $1.00 million being available for the Company’s working capital and general business purposes. The Note bears interest at 11.5% per annum payable monthly in arrears. The Note is secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all existing and after-acquired personal property assets and real estate owned by the Sellers (with certain exceptions). The Note is subject to an interest “make-whole” provision such that any prepayment of the principal thereunder in excess of $1.50 million (the “Prepayment Threshold”) within one year of the date of issuance (the “Make-Whole Period”) shall be subject to the payment of a prepayment premium, on the date of such prepayment, in an amount based on an interest rate of 11.5% per annum of the prepayment amount in excess of the Prepayment Threshold for the portion of the Make-Whole Period that will remain after the date that the prepayment is made. After the one year Make- Whole Period the Note may be prepaid in part or in full with no penalty. The Purchase Agreement contains representations and affirmative, negative and financial covenants usual and customary for financing of this type, including covenants that place conditions upon the Company’s ability to merge or consolidate with other companies, sell any material part of their business or property, incur liens, and pay dividends on, make distributions on or redeem their equity interests.  Other covenants in the Purchase Agreement require the Company to maintain minimum monthly revenue, maintain minimum monthly EBITDA, maintain minimum monthly cash on hand, maintain a minimum monthly debt service coverage ratio, maintain a maximum debt-to-EBITDA ratio, maintain a minimum monthly collateral coverage ratio and obtain consent of the Purchaser for certain capital expenditure. In the event that the Company fails to meet covenants in the future, the Company may not be able to obtain the necessary waivers or amendments to remain in compliance with the Purchase Agreement and the Purchaser may declare a default and cause all of the Company’s outstanding indebtedness under the Purchase Agreement to become immediately due and payable or otherwise subject to an additional rate of 4.0% per annum and scheduled amortization of principal. On November 13, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement modifying the terms of its Senior Secured Term Note. The modification included a waiver of an EBITDA covenant violation as of September 30, 2017 and revisions to the original revenue and EBITDA covenants along with the requirement of minimum principal reductions of $30,000 per month beginning in April 2018.  In consideration for the modified terms, the Company issued 500,000 warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.26 which expire in November 2022.

The fair value assigned to the warrants of approximately $0.37 million was recognized as an increase in additional paid-in-capital with a corresponding discount on the notes payable. The discount is accreted through interest expense over the remaining term of the note payable.The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black Scholes-Merton pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions, at the grant date:                                                           

Number of warrants		500,000
Exercise price	$	2.26
Expected volatility of underlying stock		72	%
Risk-free interest rate		2.08	%
Dividend yield		0	%
Expected life of warrants		5 years
Weighted-average fair value of warrants	$	0.73
Expiration date		November 13, 2022

              On June 6, 2017, the Company’s subsidiary, M&I Brazil, entered into a Loan Agreement with the former chairman of AETI. The Loan Agreement provides the Company with a $0.30 million loan facility of which $0.20 million is drawn and is outstanding as of December 31, 2017. All outstanding amounts, including accrued but unpaid interest are due at maturity, June 7, 2018. Under the loan agreement, the interest rate on the loan facility is 10.0%, per annum, payable each quarter. The loan facility is secured by the assets held by M&I Brazil.  

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Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

(9)Leases

Corporate Office Lease

In December 2013, the Company executed a lease for office space at 1250 Wood Branch Park Drive, Houston, Texas. The lease covers approximately 13,000 square feet.

The term of the lease is 64 months and commenced upon completion of tenant improvements, which were completed in March 2014.

The Company also leases equipment (principally trucks and forklifts) under operating lease agreements that expire at various dates to 2021. Rental expense relating to operating leases and other short-term leases for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, amounted to approximately $0.82 million and $0.70 million, respectively.

The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments:

Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2018	$	657
2019		489
2020		285
2021		260
2022		240
	$	1,931

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Stock and Stock-based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Stock and Stock-based Compensation

(10) Stock and Stock-based Compensation

Common Stock

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued a total of 351,024 shares of common stock. The Company issued 246,803 shares of common stock as payment of accrued preferred dividends, 97,070 shares upon the vesting of restricted stock units and 7,151 shares in connection with the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued a total of 113,579 shares of common stock, which includes 105,437 shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units and 8,142 shares issued in connection with the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company issued 7,151 and 8,142  shares of Company stock during 2017 and 2016, respectively, in connection with an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) that commenced in April 2008.

Restricted Stock Units

As amended in May 2014, the stockholder approved shares available under the plan is 1,700,000. The number of RSUs awarded is generally subject to the substantial achievement of budgeted performance and other metrics in the year granted. The RSUs do not have voting rights of the common stock, and the shares of common stock underlying the RSUs are not considered issued and outstanding until actually vested and issued. In general, the awards convert to common stock on a one to one basis in 25% increments over four years from the grant date subject to a continuing employment obligation.

The following table summarizes the activity for unvested restricted stock units for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	Units		Weighted Average Fair Value Per RSU
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2015		315,847	$	3.99
Awarded		31,327	$	2.81
Vested		(105,443)	$	4.66
Forfeited		(23,319)	$	5.12
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2016		218,412	$	4.28
Awarded		56,759	$	1.48
Vested		(112,340)	$	3.99
Forfeited		(2,289)	$	4.41
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2017		165,120	$	3.40

Compensation expense of approximately $0.30 million and $0.49 million was recorded in the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, to reflect the fair value of the original RSU’s granted or anticipated to be granted less forfeitures, amortized over the portion of the vesting period occurring during the period. The fair value of the RSUs was based on the closing price of our common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) on the grant date. Based upon the fair value on the grant date of the number of shares awarded or expected to be awarded, it is anticipated that approximately $0.56 million of additional compensation cost will be recognized in future periods through 2020. The weighted average period over which this additional compensation cost will be expensed is 3 years.

In December 2016, the Board of Directors approved modification to the requisite service period to accelerate vesting for 75% of the RSU granted to employees for the year ended December 31, 2016.

During February 2017, the Board of Directors approved the grants of approximately 605,000 RSUs in conjunction with the Plan, of which, approximately 541,000 units are subject to 2018 fiscal performance measures.

Board of Directors Deferred Compensation

Directors who are not employees of the Company and who do not have a compensatory agreement providing for service as a director of the Company receive a retainer fee payable quarterly. Eligible directors may elect to defer 50% to 100% of their retainer fee, which may be used to acquire common stock of the Company at the fair market value on the date the retainer fee would otherwise be paid, acquire stock units equivalent to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the retainer fee would otherwise be paid, or be paid in cash. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, directors of the Company elected to defer retainer fees to acquire approximately 72,000 and 73,750 respectively, stock units. Compensation expense of approximately $0.08 million and $0.07 million was recorded in the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 respectively, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

(11) Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

On April 13, 2012, the Company signed a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with a private investor for the sale (the “Preferred Stock Financing”) of 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Convertible Preferred Stock”) at $5.00 per share and 325,000 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock expiring in May 2020. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shares are initially convertible into 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $5.00 per share. The warrants were issued in two tranches with 125,000 of such warrants at an initial exercise price of $6.00 per share and 200,000 of such warrants at an initial exercise price of $7.00 per share. On May 2, 2012, the Company completed the issuance of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants.

On April 30, 2012, the Company filed an Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation designating 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s authorized preferred stock as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement and Investor Rights Agreement with the private investor.

The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ranks senior to all other equity instruments of the Company, including the Company’s common stock. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock accrues cumulative dividends at a rate of 6% per annum, whether or not dividends have been declared by the Board of Directors and whether or not there are profits, surplus or other funds available for the payment of such dividends. The Company may pay such dividends in shares of the Company’s common stock based on the then current market price of the common stock. Prior to the repricing agreement discussed below, at any time following a material default by the Company, as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement, or April 30, 2017, the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock may require the Company to redeem the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at a redemption price equal to the lessor of (i) the liquidation preference per share (initially $5.00 per share, subject to adjustments for certain future equity transactions defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) and (ii) the fair market value of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock per share, as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the redemption price per share was $5.00 in both years. The redemption price, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, shall be payable in 36 equal monthly installments plus interest at an annual rate of 6%.

The preferred stock and warrants were issued for a total of $5.0 million. This amount was allocated to the preferred stock and warrants based on their relative fair values. The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black Scholes-Merton pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions, at the grant date:

Number of warrants		325,000
Exercise price	$	6.62
Expected volatility of underlying stock		74	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.62	%
Dividend yield		0	%
Expected life of warrants		8 years
Weighted-average fair value of warrants	$	3.11
Expiration date		May 2, 2020

Based on these calculations and the actual consideration, the warrants were valued at $840,000 and the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock was valued at $4,160,000.

The initial values allocated to the warrants were recognized as a discount on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, with a corresponding charge to additional paid-in capital. The discount related to the warrants is accreted to retained earnings through the scheduled redemption date of the mandatorily redeemable Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Discount accretion for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $0.06 million and $0.05 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the company had accrued but unpaid dividends totaling $0.08 million and $0.23, respectively, which is included in the accounts payable and other accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.

In connection with the issuance of the Company’s senior secured Term Note, described in Note 8, the Company has agreed with the Purchaser of the Term Note and the holder of the Preferred Stock (the “Holder”) not to declare, authorize or pay any cash dividends on the Preferred Stock until the earlier of (i) March 22, 2018, or (ii) the date the obligations under the Note Purchase Agreement have been paid in full (the “Standstill Period”), without the prior written consent of the Purchaser. Following the expiration of the Standstill Period, for so long as the obligations under the Note Purchase Agreement remain outstanding, the Company may, at its sole discretion, declare, authorize or pay dividends in cash on the Preferred Stock so long as no event of default exists under the Term Note or would result therefrom. The Holder also agreed that it shall not exercise its rights to require the Company to redeem any of the Preferred Stock during the Standstill Period. Following the expiration of the Standstill Period, so long as the obligations under the Note Purchase Agreement remain outstanding, the Holder may compel the Company to redeem shares of Preferred Stock provided no event of default exists under the Term Note or would result from such redemption. In consideration for the Holder’s consent to the foregoing restrictions on the payment of cash dividends on or redemption of the Preferred Stock, the Company entered into a repricing agreement with the Holder (the “Repricing Agreement”) on August 1, 2017. Pursuant to the repricing agreement, each share of Series A Preferred Stock will be initially convertible, at the option of the holder, into one (1) share of common stock at a conversion price of $2.26 per share of common stock, so that the Series A Preferred Stock sold to the Holder are currently convertible into an aggregate of 2,212,389 shares of common stock as of December 31, 2017. In addition, Pursuant to the Repricing Agreement, the Series A Warrants sold to the Holder is exercisable for 125,000 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $2.72 per share and the Series B Warrants sold to the Holder is exercisable for 200,000 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $3.17 per share.

In order to comply with the rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market, the Repricing Agreement prohibits the issuance of more than 19.99% of our common stock or voting power outstanding to the Holder as of the date of the Repricing Agreement without stockholder approval. The Company has agreed to seek the approval of its stockholders as soon as practicable. In the event that stockholder approval is received and the Holder were to convert all of its Series A Preferred Stock into common stock and exercised all of its Common Stock Purchase Warrants for cash, the Holder would be issued more than 19.99% of our common stock and voting power as of the date of the Repricing Agreement.

This agreement was approved by a committee of the Board of Directors comprised solely of independent directors.  

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Employee Benefit and Bonus Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Employee Benefit and Bonus Plans

(12) Employee Benefit and Bonus Plans

The employees of the Company are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan sponsored by the Company. The plan is a defined contribution 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan (the “Plan”) that covers all full-time employees who meet certain age and service requirements. The Company may provide discretionary contributions to the Plan as determined by the Board of Directors. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company made no contributions to the Plan.

The Company maintains an “Executive Performance” bonus plan, which covers approximately 42 key employees. Under the plan, the participants receive a percentage of a bonus pool based primarily on pre-tax income in relation to budget. The Board of Directors approves the Executive Performance plan at the beginning of each year. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded approximately $0.30 million and $0.49 million under the plan, respectively.

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Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

(13) Related Party Transactions

During 2017 and 2016, the Company received legal advice on various Company matters from a law firm related to a director of the Company. The Company incurred expenses totaling approximately $0.04 million and $0.07 million related to these services during 2017 and 2016, respectively, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the outstanding payable balance for services rendered by this law firm was $0.00 million and $0.04, respectively.  

The Company, upon approval from the Board, has an employment agreement with the former Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (“Executive Chairman”), whereby the Company compensated the Executive Chairman $0.09 million and $0.00 million during 2017 and 2016, respectively. Under the terms of the agreement, the Executive Chairman will assist in international joint venture relations and operations, technical developments, manufacturing and transformative business development projects and other special projects assigned by the Company.

On June 6, 2017, the Company’s subsidiary, M&I Brazil, entered into a Loan Agreement with the former Executive Chairman of AETI. The Loan Agreement provides the Company with a $0.30 million loan facility of which $0.20 million is drawn and is outstanding as of December 31, 2017. All outstanding amounts, including accrued but unpaid interest, are due at maturity, June 7, 2018. Under the loan agreement, the interest rate on the loan facility is 10.0%, per annum, payable each quarter. The loan facility is secured by the assets held by M&I Brazil.  

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Segment Reporting

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

(14) Segment Reporting

The Company follows guidance prescribed by the ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, which governs the way the Company reports information about its operating segments.

The Company manages its continuing operations as a single segment which reflects how the Company’s Chief Operating Officer analyzes the business.

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Quarterly Results for Continuing Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Results for Continuing Operations

(15) Quarterly Results for Continuing Operations

The following table reflects the quarterly information for continuing operations for the applicable time periods.

	2017
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			Total
Net Sales	$	8,030		$	12,960		$	13,268		$	12,872		$	47,130
Gross Profit (Loss)		(556	)		816			1,076			1,092		$	2,428
Net income (loss)		(2,495	)		(1,059	)		(1,040	)		2,366			(2,228	)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$	(0.31	)	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.13	)	$	0.27		$	(0.30	)
	2016
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			Total
Net Sales	$	8,298		$	11,444		$	8,673		$	9,397		$	37,812
Gross Profit (Loss)		91			1,226			(451	)		150		$	1,016
Net income (loss)		(2,883	)		151			(2,624	)		(1,704	)		(7,060	)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$	(0.36	)	$	0.01		$	(0.33	)	$	(0.21	)	$	(0.89	)

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Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

(16) Commitments and Contingencies

On September 1, 1999, the Company created a group medical and hospitalization minimum premium insurance program. For the policy year ended August 2017, the Company is liable for all claims each year up to $70,000 per insured, or $1.7 million in the aggregate. An outside insurance company insures any claims in excess of these amounts. The Company’s expense for this minimum premium insurance totaled $0.91 million and $1.07 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Insurance reserves included in accrued payroll and benefits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were approximately $0.13 million and $0.02 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

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Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

(17) Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, plus the incremental shares that would have been outstanding upon the assumed exercise of all potentially dilutive stock options and other units subject to anti-dilution limitations.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Year Ended December 31,
		2017		2016
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(2,584)	$	(7,413)
Weighted average basic shares		8,525,645		8,305,764
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units, preferred stock and warrants*		-		-
Total weighted average diluted shares with assumed conversions		8,525,645		8,305,764
Loss from operations per common share:
Basic	$	(0.30)	$	(0.89)
Dilutive	$	(0.30)	$	(0.89)

*No units or shares are considered when losses cause the effect to be anti-dilutive.

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Sale of South Coast Electric Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Gain Loss On Disposition Of Assets [Abstract]

Sale of South Coast Electric Assets

(18) Sale of South Coast Electric Assets

On June 24, 2016, the Company sold its Bay St. Louis, MS manufacturing facility and related assets including fixed assets, work in process, and inventory to an unrelated party. The sale resulted in a gain of $0.18 million, of which $0.07 million is in relation to the gain on sale of fixed assets and reported in other income, and $0.11 million is related to inventory and is reflected in income from operations.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation  

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AETI and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, M&I and M&I Brazil, and the assets of SCES through the disposition date in June 2016. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates made by management include:

(1) Percentage-of-completion estimates on long-term contracts

(2) Estimates of the provision for doubtful accounts

(3) Estimated useful lives of property and equipment

(4) Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets

As future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, actual results may differ from the estimates used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates and assumptions are required as part of determining inventory and accounts receivable valuation, estimating depreciation, amortization and recoverability of long-lived assets, establishing self-insurance, warranty, legal and other reserves, performing intangible impairment analyses, and in establishing valuation allowances on deferred income tax assets and reserves for tax examination exposures.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments

The Company includes fair value information in the notes to the consolidated financial statements when the fair value of its financial instruments is different from the book value. When the book value approximates fair value, no additional disclosure is made, which is the case for financial instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and 2016. The Company assumes the book value of those financial instruments that are classified as current approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. For non-current financial instruments, the Company uses quoted market prices or, to the extent that there are no available quoted market prices, market prices for similar instruments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash balances routinely exceed FDIC limits however all cash is maintained in JP Morgan Chase and Frost Bank and believed to be secure.  

Short-term Investments

Short-term investments

Short-term investments consist of any fund held in certificate of deposit with original maturities greater than three months and investments in debt and equity securities with maturity of one year or less.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Bad Debts

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Bad Debts

The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The estimate is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and includes consideration for credit worthiness and financial condition of those specific customers. The Company also reviews historical experience with the customer, the general economic environment and the aging of its receivables. The Company records an allowance to reduce receivables to the amount it reasonably believes to be collectible. Based on this assessment, management believes the allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate. The bad debt expense was a net recovery of ($0.13) million and expense of $0.21 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with material value determined using an average cost method. Inventory costs for work-in-process include direct material, direct labor, production overhead and outside services. Indirect overhead is apportioned to work-in-process based on direct labor incurred.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred while renewals and betterments are capitalized. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets after giving effect to salvage values.

Long-lived assets

Long-lived assets

If events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, including intangible assets, management tests long-lived assets for impairment. If the estimated future cash flows are projected to be less than the carrying amount, an impairment write-down (representing the carrying amount of the long-lived asset which exceeds the present value of estimated expected future cash flows) would be recorded as a period expense. Events that would trigger an impairment test include the following:

• A significant decrease in the market price of a long-lived asset.

• A significant change in the use of long-lived assets or in its physical condition.

• A significant change in the business climate that could affect an assets value.

• An accumulation of cost significantly greater than the amount originally expected to acquire or construct a long-lived asset.

• A current period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of such losses or a forecast demonstrating continued losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset.

• An expectation to sell or otherwise dispose of a long-lived asset significantly before the end of its estimated useful life.

Based on management’s reviews during each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no events or circumstances that caused management to believe that impairments were necessary.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets at December 31, 2017	Useful Lives (Years)		Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Value
	(in thousands)
Intellectual property		3	$	322	$	322	$	-
License		5		358		118		240
License		-		218		-		218
			$	898	$	440	$	458

During 2014 we acquired arc-resistant technology and capitalized the cost of $0.22 million. During 2016, the Company capitalized cost of $0.36 million for the testing associated with certifications for IntelliSafe™ products. The cost is being amortized over its useful life of 5 years. Amortization expense of $0.07 million and $0.05 million was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and is included in the cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations.    

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes. Under this method of accounting for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to be reported to the taxing authority. The Company also records any financial statement recognition and disclosure requirements for uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax return. Financial statement recognition of the tax position is dependent on an assessment of a 50% or greater likelihood that the tax position will be sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the position. Any interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded as interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

Foreign currency translations are included as a separate component of comprehensive income. The Company has determined the local currency of its foreign subsidiary and foreign joint ventures to be the functional currency. In accordance with ASC 830, the assets and liabilities of the foreign equity investees and foreign subsidiary, denominated in foreign currency, are translated into United States dollars at exchange rates in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date and net sales and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Related translation adjustments are reported as comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes, which is a separate component of stockholders’ equity, whereas gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in results of operations.

Net Sales Recognition

Net Sales Recognition

The Company reports earnings from fixed-price and modified fixed-price long-term contracts on the percentage-of-completion method. Earnings are accrued based on the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs. However, for our manufacturing activities, we have determined that labor incurred provides an improved measure of percentage-of-completion. Costs include direct material, direct labor, and job related overhead. Losses expected to be incurred on contracts are charged to operations in the period such losses are determined. A contract is considered complete when all costs except insignificant items have been incurred and the facility has been accepted by the customer. Net sales from non-time and material jobs of a short-term nature (typically less than one month) are recognized on the completed-contract method after considering the attributes of such contracts. This method is used because these contracts are typically completed in a short period of time and the financial position and results of operations do not vary materially from those which would result from use of the percentage-of-completion method.

The Company records net sales from its time and material projects on a completed service basis after customer acknowledgement that the service has been completed and accepted. In addition, the Company sells certain purchased parts and products. These net sales are recorded when the product is shipped and title passes to the customer.  

The asset, “Work-in-process,” which is included in inventories, represents the cost of labor, material, and overhead in excess of amounts billed on jobs accounted for under the completed-contract method. For contracts accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method, the asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billing on uncompleted contracts,” represents net sales recognized in excess of amounts billed and the liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts,” represents billings in excess of net sales recognized. Any billed net sale that has not been collected is reported as accounts receivable. The timing of when we bill our customers is generally dependent upon advance billing terms or completion of certain phases of the work.  

On occasion, the Company enters into long-term contracts that include both a service component and a manufacturing component. For segmented contracts, the Company recognizes net sales as if they were separate contracts over the performance periods of the individual elements.

Contract net sales recognition inherently involves estimation, including the contemplated level of effort to accomplish the tasks under the contract, the cost of the effort, and an ongoing assessment of progress toward completing the contract. From time to time, as part of the normal management processes, facts develop that requires revisions to estimated total cost or net sales expected. The cumulative impact of any revisions to estimates and the full impact of anticipated losses on contracts are recognized in the period in which they become known.

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs

Shipping and handling fees, if billed to customers, are included in net sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are expensed as incurred. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are classified as cost of sales.

Uses and Sources of Liquidity

Uses and Sources of Liquidity

The Company’s primary need for liquidity is to fund working capital requirements of the Company’s businesses, capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. The Company has incurred losses and experienced negative operating cash flows for the past several years, and accordingly, the Company has taken a number of actions to continue to support its operations and meet its obligations.

During 2016, the Company undertook actions to monetize the value of certain of its assets which included disposition of the manufacturing facility and related assets in Bay St. Louis Mississippi.

During 2017, the Company refinanced its outstanding loans which at that time provided approximately $1.0 million of working capital. In addition, the Board of Directors of the Company created a special committee to address strategic initiatives that include addressing liquidity.  

The Company continues to face a challenging competitive environment and while it continues to focus on its overall profitability, including managing expenses, it reported a loss in 2017 and was required to fund cash used in operating activities with cash from investing and financing activities. Going forward, the Company expects to generate additional liquidity from strategic initiatives including monetization of assets and additional debt and equity financing actions. The Company expects that these actions will be executed in alignment with the anticipated timing of its liquidity needs. The Company also continues to explore ways to unlock value across a range of assets, including exploring ways to maximize the value of its manufacturing facility in Beaumont, Texas. The Company expects to continue to optimize both international and domestic operations including expansion of its service business in Brazil and diversification of its joint venture operations in China.

The Company’s historical operating results indicate substantial doubt exists related to its ability to continue as a going concern. However, the Company believes it is probable that the actions discussed above will occur and mitigate the substantial doubt raised by its historical operating results and satisfy its estimated liquidity needs 12 months from the issuance of the financial statements. However, the Company cannot predict, with certainty, the outcome of its actions to generate liquidity, including the availability of additional debt financing, or whether such actions would generate the expected liquidity as currently planned. In addition, the current Senior Secured Note and Redeemable Preferred Stock both contain certain limitations on our ability to sell assets, which could impact its ability to complete asset sale transactions or its ability to use proceeds from those transactions to fund our operations. Therefore, any planned actions must take into account the ability to transact within any applicable restrictions under these agreements. If the Company continues to experience operating losses, and is not able to generate additional liquidity through the mechanisms described above or through some combination of other actions, while not expected, it may not be able to access additional liquidity and we might need to secure additional sources of funds, which may or may not be available to us. Additionally, a failure to generate additional liquidity could negatively impact the Company’s access to materials or services that are important to the operation of its business.

Concentration of Market Risk and Geographic Operations

Concentration of Market Risk and Geographic Operations

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. The Company’s market risk is dependent primarily on the strength of the oil and gas and energy related industries. The Company grants credit to customers and generally does not require security except in the case of certain international contracts. Procedures are in effect to monitor the credit worthiness of its customers. During 2017, two customers accounted for approximately 30% of net sales and 28% of net accounts receivable trade. During 2016, one customer accounted for approximately 19% of net sales and 17% of net accounts receivable trade.

The Company sells its products and services in domestic and international markets; however, significant portions of the Company’s sales are concentrated with customers located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. The Gulf Coast region accounts for approximately 8% and 47% of the Company’s net sales during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU No. 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU No. 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 which delayed the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year (effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017). The Company adopted ASU 2014-09, effective January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of the standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s revenue recognition policies, other than enhanced disclosures related to the disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers, the Company’s performance obligations and any significant judgments.

In August 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which requires management to assess whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the financial statements are issued. If substantial doubt exists, additional disclosures are required. This update was effective for the Company's annual period ended December 31, 2016. The Company's assessment of our ability to continue as a going concern is further discussed in the "Uses and Sources of Liquidity" paragraph above. The adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11. Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which is intended to converge U.S. GAAP on this topic with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). ASU No. 2015-11 focuses on the premeasurement of inventory measured using any method other than LIFO, for example, average cost. Inventory within the scope of ASU No. 2015-11 is required to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. When evidence exists that the net realizable value of inventory is lower than its cost, the difference shall be recognized as a loss in earnings in the period in which it occurs. That loss may be required, for example, due to damage, physical deterioration, obsolescence, changes in price levels, or other causes. For public business entities, the amendments in ASU No. 2015-11 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-11 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU No. 2016-01 requires (1) an entity to measure equity instruments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (2) entities to use the exit price notation when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (3) separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset; and (4) elimination of the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost. ASU No. 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-01 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which requires lessees to  recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (1) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under ASU No. 2016-02, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 with early application permitted. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases expiring before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. Management is currently reviewing the Company’s various leases to identify those affected by ASU No. 2016-02.

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, to clarify two aspects of Topic 606: (i) identifying performance obligations; and (ii) the licensing implementation guidance. The amendments do not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-10 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. This standard was adopted effective January 1, 2018, see ASU No. 2014-09 above for additional information.

In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. ASU No. 2016-12 provides narrow-scope improvements to the guidance on collectability, noncash consideration, and completed contracts at transition. The amendment also provides a practical expedient for contract modifications at transition and an accounting policy election related to the presentation of sales taxes and other similar taxes collected from customers and are expected to reduce the judgment necessary to comply with Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-12 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. This standard was adopted effective January 1, 2018, see ASU No. 2014-09 above for additional information.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016-13 eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current U.S. GAAP and, instead, requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. In addition, ASU No. 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early application permitted in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The amendments of ASU No. 2016-13 should be applied through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-13 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU No. 2016-15 addresses eight specific cash flow issues and is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-15 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of ASU No. 2016-15 to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures because it only affects presentation of specific items within the cash flow statement.

In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU No. 2016-20 allows entities not to make quantitative disclosures about remaining performance obligations in certain cases and require entities that use any of the new or previously existing optional exemptions to expand their qualitative disclosures. The amendment also clarifies narrow aspects of ASC 606, including contract modifications, contract costs, and the balance sheet classification of items as contract assets versus receivables, or corrects unintended application of the guidance. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2016-20 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASU No. 2014-09. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2016-20 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures. Please refer to ASU No. 2014-09 above.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. ASU No. 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of a business or as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets. ASU No. 2017-01 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted under certain circumstances. The amendments of ASU No. 2017-01 should be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Management is currently evaluating the future impact of ASU No. 2017-01 on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-03, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (Topic 250) and Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the September 22, 2016 and November 17, 2016 EITF Meetings. The amendments in this update relate to disclosures of the impact of recently issued accounting standards. The SEC staff’s view that a registrant should evaluate ASC updates that have not yet been adopted to determine the appropriate financial disclosures about the potential material effects of the updates on the financial statements when adopted. If a registrant does not know or cannot reasonably estimate the impact of an update, then in addition to making a statement to that effect, the registrant should consider additional qualitative financial statement disclosures to assist the reader in assessing the significance of the impact. The staff expects the additional qualitative disclosures to include a description of the effect of the accounting policies expected to be applied compared to current accounting policies. Also, the registrant should describe the status of its process to implement the new standards and the significant implementation matters yet to be addressed. The amendments specifically addressed recent ASC amendments to ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, and ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, although, the amendments apply to any subsequent amendments to guidance in the ASC. ASU No. 2017-03 is effective upon issuance and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets at December 31, 2017	Useful Lives (Years)		Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Value
	(in thousands)
Intellectual property		3	$	322	$	322	$	-
License		5		358		118		240
License		-		218		-		218
			$	898	$	440	$	458

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Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(in thousands)
Raw materials	$	519		$	513
Work-in-process		886			728
		1,405			1,241
Less: allowance		(78	)		(60	)
Total inventories	$	1,327		$	1,181

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Costs, Estimated Earnings, and Related Billings on Uncompleted Contracts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Contractors [Abstract]

Costs, Estimated Earnings, and Related Billings on Uncompleted Contracts

Contracts in progress at December 31, 2017 and 2016 consisted of the following:

	2017			2016
	(in thousands)
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts	$	32,488		$	26,340
Estimated earnings		6,172			1,193
		38,660			27,533
Billings on uncompleted contracts		(34,018	)		(21,912	)
	$	4,642		$	5,621

Costs, estimated earnings, and related billing on uncompleted contracts consisted of the following at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	2017			2016
	(in thousands)
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	$	6,434		$	5,829
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts		(1,792	)		(208	)
	$	4,642		$	5,621

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

Category	Estimated Useful Lives (years)		2017		2016
		(in thousands)
Buildings and improvements	15 – 25	$	7,876	$	7,972
Office equipment and furniture	2 – 7		2,194		2,135
Automobiles and trucks	2 – 5		164		157
Machinery and shop equipment	2 – 10		3,162		2,951
Construction in progress			104		23
			13,500		13,238
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization			6,714		6,074
			6,786		7,164
Land			134		134
		$	6,920	$	7,298

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Advances to and Investments in Foreign Joint Ventures' Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of Financial Information of Foreign Joint Ventures

Sales to foreign joint ventures’ operations are made on an arm’s length basis and intercompany profits, if any, are eliminated in consolidation.

Summary financial information of BOMAY and MIEFE in U.S. dollars was as follows at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	BOMAY				MIEFE
	2017		2016		2017			2016
Assets:
Total current assets	$	50,000	$	47,700	$	121		$	425
Total non-current assets		3,457		3,589		15			17
Total assets	$	53,457	$	51,289	$	136		$	442
Liabilities and equity:
Total liabilities	$	25,598	$	24,196	$	198		$	551
Total joint ventures’ equity		27,859		27,093		(62	)		(109	)
Total liabilities and equity	$	53,457	$	51,289	$	136		$	442
	Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	BOMAY				MIEFE
	2017		2016		2017			2016
Revenue	$	26,168	$	33,468	$	89		$	1,167
Gross Profit	$	5,654	$	6,687	$	23		$	481
Earnings	$	1,084	$	2,010	$	55		$	(631	)

Schedule of Activity in Investment in Foreign Joint Ventures

The Company’s investments in and advances to its foreign joint ventures’ operations were as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	2017									2016
	BOMAY*			MIEFE			TOTAL			BOMAY*			MIEFE			TOTAL
	(in thousands)									(in thousands)
Investments in foreign joint ventures:
Balance, beginning of year	$	2,033		$	14		$	2,047		$	2,033		$	14		$	2,047
Additional amounts invested and advanced		-			-			-			-			-			-
Balance, end of year		2,033			14			2,047			2,033			14			2,047
Undistributed earnings:
Balance, beginning of year		8,313			(14	)		8,299			8,098			(11	)		8,087
Equity in earnings (loss)		434			-			434			804			(3	)		801
Dividend distributions		(780	)		-			(780	)		(589	)		-			(589	)
Balance, end of year		7,967			(14	)		7,953			8,313			(14	)		8,299
Foreign currency translation:
Balance, beginning of year		104			213			317			765			205			970
Change, during the year		633			(3	)		630			(661	)		8			(653	)
Balance, end of year		737			210			947			104			213			317
Investments, end of year	$	10,737		$	210		$	10,947		$	10,450		$	213		$	10,663

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Income (loss) Before Income Taxes and Dividends on Preferred Stock

The components of income (loss) before income taxes and dividends on preferred stock for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

	2017		2016
	(in thousands)
United States	$	(5,587)	$	(7,545)
Foreign		404		529
	$	(5,183)	$	(7,016)

Components of Provision (benefit) for Income Taxes by Taxing Authority

The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes by taxing authority for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

	2017		2016
	(in thousands)
Current provision:
Federal	$	-	$	-
Foreign		78		119
States		-		-
Total current provision		78		119
Deferred provision (benefit):
Federal		(3,033)		(24)
Foreign		-		-
States		-		(51)
Total deferred provision (benefit):		(3,033)		(75)
	$	(2,955)	$	44

Components of Deferred Federal Income Taxes

Significant components of the Company’s deferred federal income taxes were as follows:

	December 31,			December 31,
	2017			2016
	Non-Current
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued liabilities	$	136		$	15
Deferred compensation		520			1,113
Allowance for doubtful accounts		71			101
Inventory		73			83
Net operating loss		2,783			6,528
Property and equipment		71			143
Foreign tax credit carry forward		-			3,297
Deferred tax assets		3,654			11,280
Deferred tax liabilities:
Valuation allowance		(3,654	)		(11,280	)
Equity in foreign investments		-			(2,824	)
Translation gain		-			-
Deferred tax liabilities		(3,654	)		(14,104	)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		-			(2,824	)

Summary of Difference Between Effective Income Tax Rate Determined by Applying Statutory Income Tax Rate

The difference between the effective income tax rate reflected in the provision for income taxes and the amounts, which would be determined by applying the statutory income tax rate of 34% for both 2017 and 2016, is summarized as follows:

	2017		2016
	(in thousands)
(Provision for) benefit from U.S federal statutory rate	$	1,762	$	2,385
Effect of state income taxes		32		51
Non-deductible business meals and entertainment expenses		(45)		(11)
Foreign income taxes included in equity in earnings		496		140
Accrual to return adjustments and other		235		81
Change in valuation allowance		4,734		(2,690)
Change in enacted tax rate		(4,259)		-
Total (expense)	$	2,955	$	(44)

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Notes Payable (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Components of Notes Payable

The components of notes payable at December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

	2017		2016
	(In thousands)
Short-term note payable......................................		354		-
Revolving credit agreement	$	-	$	1,500
Current portion of long-term notes payable......................................		270		300
Long-term notes payable		6,230		3,900
Principal balance of notes payable		6,854		5,700
Warrants issued as part of debt refinancing		(365)		-
Loan cost capitalization		(341)		-
Total notes payable, net	$	6,148	$	5,700

Schedule of Principal Payments of Debt

Principal payments of debt for years subsequent to 2017 are as follows (in thousands):

	Amount
	(In thousands)
2018	$	624
2019		360
2020		360
2021		5,510
2022		-
	$	6,854

Warrant

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Warrants Calculated Using the Black Scholes Merton Pricing Model

The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black Scholes-Merton pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions, at the grant date:

Number of warrants		500,000
Exercise price	$	2.26
Expected volatility of underlying stock		72	%
Risk-free interest rate		2.08	%
Dividend yield		0	%
Expected life of warrants		5 years
Weighted-average fair value of warrants	$	0.73
Expiration date		November 13, 2022

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Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments

The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments:

Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2018	$	657
2019		489
2020		285
2021		260
2022		240
	$	1,931

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Stock and Stock-based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Summary of Unvested Restricted Stock Units

The following table summarizes the activity for unvested restricted stock units for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	Units		Weighted Average Fair Value Per RSU
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2015		315,847	$	3.99
Awarded		31,327	$	2.81
Vested		(105,443)	$	4.66
Forfeited		(23,319)	$	5.12
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2016		218,412	$	4.28
Awarded		56,759	$	1.48
Vested		(112,340)	$	3.99
Forfeited		(2,289)	$	4.41
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2017		165,120	$	3.40

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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Preferred Stock and Warrants

Temporary Equity [Line Items]

Warrants Calculated Using the Black Scholes Merton Pricing Model

The preferred stock and warrants were issued for a total of $5.0 million. This amount was allocated to the preferred stock and warrants based on their relative fair values. The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black Scholes-Merton pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions, at the grant date:

Number of warrants		325,000
Exercise price	$	6.62
Expected volatility of underlying stock		74	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.62	%
Dividend yield		0	%
Expected life of warrants		8 years
Weighted-average fair value of warrants	$	3.11
Expiration date		May 2, 2020

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Quarterly Results for Continuing Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Information for the Applicable Time Periods

The following table reflects the quarterly information for continuing operations for the applicable time periods.

	2017
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			Total
Net Sales	$	8,030		$	12,960		$	13,268		$	12,872		$	47,130
Gross Profit (Loss)		(556	)		816			1,076			1,092		$	2,428
Net income (loss)		(2,495	)		(1,059	)		(1,040	)		2,366			(2,228	)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$	(0.31	)	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.13	)	$	0.27		$	(0.30	)
	2016
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			Total
Net Sales	$	8,298		$	11,444		$	8,673		$	9,397		$	37,812
Gross Profit (Loss)		91			1,226			(451	)		150		$	1,016
Net income (loss)		(2,883	)		151			(2,624	)		(1,704	)		(7,060	)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$	(0.36	)	$	0.01		$	(0.33	)	$	(0.21	)	$	(0.89	)

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Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Year Ended December 31,
		2017		2016
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(2,584)	$	(7,413)
Weighted average basic shares		8,525,645		8,305,764
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units, preferred stock and warrants*		-		-
Total weighted average diluted shares with assumed conversions		8,525,645		8,305,764
Loss from operations per common share:
Basic	$	(0.30)	$	(0.89)
Dilutive	$	(0.30)	$	(0.89)

*No units or shares are considered when losses cause the effect to be anti-dilutive.

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Organization and Nature of Business - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2017 a ft²	Dec. 31, 2014
Beaumont, Texas facilities
Organization And Nature Of Business [Line Items]
Area of Land | a	9
Company owns facility | ft²	118,000
M&I Brazil
Organization And Nature Of Business [Line Items]
Ownership interest in wholly-owned subsidiary		20.00%
M&I Brazil | M&I
Organization And Nature Of Business [Line Items]
Ownership interest in wholly-owned subsidiary		80.00%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) Customer	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) Customer	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Bad debt expense net of (recovery)	$ (127)	$ 214
Non-time and material jobs of short term nature duration description	less than one month
Refinancing of outstanding loans used as working capital	$ 1,000
Estimated liquidity period	12 months
Customer Concentration Risk | Sales
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of Customers | Customer	2	1
Customer accountability percentage	30.00%	19.00%
Credit Concentration Risk | Accounts Receivable
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of Customers | Customer	2	1
Customer accountability percentage	28.00%	17.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk | Sales | Gulf Coast region
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Customer accountability percentage	8.00%	47.00%
Arc-resistant Technology
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired			$ 220
Arc-resistant Technology | IntelliSafe Products
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Intangible assets capitalized cost		$ 360
Estimated useful life	5 years
Arc-resistant Technology | IntelliSafe Products | Cost of Sales
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	$ 70	$ 50

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Summary of Intangible Assets
Intangible assets, Cost	$ 898
Finite lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	440
Intangible assets, Net Value	458	$ 527
License
Summary of Intangible Assets
Indefinite lived intangible assets, Net Value	$ 218
Intellectual property
Summary of Intangible Assets
Finite lived intangible assets, Useful Lives	3 years
Finite lived intangible assets, Cost	$ 322
Finite lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	$ 322
License
Summary of Intangible Assets
Finite lived intangible assets, Useful Lives	5 years
Finite lived intangible assets, Cost	$ 358
Finite lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	118
Finite lived intangible assets, Net Value	$ 240

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Inventories - Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 519	$ 513
Work-in-process	886	728
Inventory, Gross	1,405	1,241
Less: allowance	(78)	(60)
Total inventories	$ 1,327	$ 1,181

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Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Obsolete inventory expense	$ 66	$ 40

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Costs, Estimated Earnings, and Related Billings on Uncompleted Contracts - Contracts in Progress (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Contractors [Abstract]
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts	$ 32,488	$ 26,340
Estimated earnings	6,172	1,193
Total cost and earnings of unbilled contracts	38,660	27,533
Billings on uncompleted contracts	(34,018)	(21,912)
Total Costs, estimated earnings, and related billing on uncompleted contracts	$ 4,642	$ 5,621

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Costs, Estimated Earnings, and Related Billings on Uncompleted Contracts - Schedule of Costs, Estimated Earnings, and Related Billing on Uncompleted Contracts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Contractors [Abstract]
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	$ 6,434	$ 5,829
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	(1,792)	(208)
Total Costs, estimated earnings, and related billing on uncompleted contracts	$ 4,642	$ 5,621

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Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 13,500	$ 13,238
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	6,714	6,074
Property, plant and equipment net, excluding land	6,786	7,164
Land	134	134
Property, plant and equipment, net	6,920	7,298
Buildings and improvements
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 7,876	7,972
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, Estimated Useful Lives (years)	15 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, Estimated Useful Lives (years)	25 years
Office equipment and furniture
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 2,194	2,135
Office equipment and furniture | Minimum
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, Estimated Useful Lives (years)	2 years
Office equipment and furniture | Maximum
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, Estimated Useful Lives (years)	7 years
Automobiles and trucks
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 164	157
Automobiles and trucks | Minimum
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, Estimated Useful Lives (years)	2 years
Automobiles and trucks | Maximum
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, Estimated Useful Lives (years)	5 years
Machinery and shop equipment
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 3,162	2,951
Machinery and shop equipment | Minimum
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, Estimated Useful Lives (years)	2 years
Machinery and shop equipment | Maximum
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, Estimated Useful Lives (years)	10 years
Construction in Progress
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 104	$ 23

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Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation charges	$ 840	$ 880
Cost of Sales
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation charges	710	740
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation charges	$ 130	$ 100

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Advances to and Investments in Foreign Joint Ventures' Operations - Additional Information (Detail)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) Joint_Ventures	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) Joint_Ventures	Apr. 30, 2007 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2006 USD ($)
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dividends received										$ 781,000	$ 589,000
Net sales		$ 12,872,000	$ 13,268,000	$ 12,960,000	$ 8,030,000	$ 9,397,000	$ 8,673,000	$ 11,444,000	$ 8,298,000	$ 47,130,000	$ 37,812,000
Interest in joint venture foreign | Joint_Ventures										2	2
Foreign joint ventures' operations related expenses										$ 250,000	$ 245,000
Equity Method Investments
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Accumulated statutory reserves in equity method investments		$ 2,809,000				2,887,000				$ 2,809,000	2,887,000
BOMAY
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		40.00%								40.00%
Investment in joint ventures												$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000
Equity income from foreign joint ventures' operations										$ 430,000	800,000
Dividends received										780,000	590,000
BOMAY | Affiliated Entity
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net sales										0	110,000
Accounts receivable from foreign joint venture		$ 0				40,000				$ 0	40,000
MIEFE
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		41.00%								41.00%
Equity income from foreign joint ventures' operations										$ 220,000	(270,000)
Dividends received										0	0
Written down of equity method investment										0
Reversal of accrued losses	$ 220,000
MIEFE | Accrued in Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Remaining investment from joint venture		$ 50,000				270,000				50,000	270,000
MIEFE | Affiliated Entity
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net sales										0	0
Accounts receivable from foreign joint venture		$ 0				$ 0				$ 0	$ 0

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Advances to and Investments in Foreign Joint Ventures' Operations - Schedule of Financial Information of Foreign Joint Ventures (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
BOMAY
Assets:
Total current assets	$ 50,000	$ 47,700
Total non-current assets	3,457	3,589
Total assets	53,457	51,289
Liabilities and equity:
Total liabilities	25,598	24,196
Total joint ventures’ equity	27,859	27,093
Total liabilities and equity	53,457	51,289
Revenue	26,168	33,468
Gross Profit	5,654	6,687
Earnings	1,084	2,010
MIEFE
Assets:
Total current assets	121	425
Total non-current assets	15	17
Total assets	136	442
Liabilities and equity:
Total liabilities	198	551
Total joint ventures’ equity	(62)	(109)
Total liabilities and equity	136	442
Revenue	89	1,167
Gross Profit	23	481
Earnings	$ 55	$ (631)

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Advances to and Investments in Foreign Joint Ventures' Operations - Schedule of Activity in Investment in Foreign Joint Ventures (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments in foreign joint ventures:
Balance, beginning of year	$ 2,047	$ 2,047
Balance, end of year	2,047	2,047
Undistributed earnings:
Balance, beginning of year	8,299	8,087
Equity in earnings (loss)	434	801
Dividend distributions	(780)	(589)
Balance, end of year	7,953	8,299
Foreign currency translation:
Balance, beginning of year	317	970
Change, during the year	630	(653)
Balance, end of year	947	317
Investments, end of year	10,947	10,663
BOMAY
Investments in foreign joint ventures:
Balance, beginning of year	2,033	2,033
Balance, end of year	2,033	2,033
Undistributed earnings:
Balance, beginning of year	8,313	8,098
Equity in earnings (loss)	434	804
Dividend distributions	(780)	(589)
Balance, end of year	7,967	8,313
Foreign currency translation:
Balance, beginning of year	104	765
Change, during the year	633	(661)
Balance, end of year	737	104
Investments, end of year	10,737	10,450
MIEFE
Investments in foreign joint ventures:
Balance, beginning of year	14	14
Balance, end of year	14	14
Undistributed earnings:
Balance, beginning of year	(14)	(11)
Equity in earnings (loss)		(3)
Balance, end of year	(14)	(14)
Foreign currency translation:
Balance, beginning of year	213	205
Change, during the year	(3)	8
Balance, end of year	210	213
Investments, end of year	$ 210	$ 213

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Income Taxes - Components of Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Dividends on Preferred Stock (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Components of income (loss) before income taxes
United States	$ (5,587)	$ (7,545)
Foreign	404	529
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ (5,183)	$ (7,016)

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Income Taxes - Components of Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes by Taxing Authority (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current provision:
Foreign	$ 78	$ 119
Total current provision	78	119
Deferred provision (benefit):
Federal	(3,033)	(24)
States		(51)
Total deferred provision (benefit):	(3,033)	(75)
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ (2,955)	$ 44

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Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Federal Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued liabilities	$ 136	$ 15
Deferred compensation	520	1,113
Allowance for doubtful accounts	71	101
Inventory	73	83
Net operating loss	2,783	6,528
Property and equipment	71	143
Foreign tax credit carry forward		3,297
Deferred tax assets	3,654	11,280
Deferred tax liabilities:
Valuation allowance	(3,654)	(11,280)
Equity in foreign investments		(2,824)
Deferred tax liabilities	$ (3,654)	(14,104)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		$ (2,824)

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Recognition of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in the U.S	$ 3,654	$ 11,280
Effective tax rate	34.00%	34.00%

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Income Taxes - Summary of Difference Between Effective Income Tax Rate Determined by Applying Statutory Income Tax Rate (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Summary of difference between effective income tax rate determined by applying statutory income tax rate
(Provision for) benefit from U.S federal statutory rate	$ 1,762	$ 2,385
Effect of state income taxes	32	51
Non-deductible business meals and entertainment expenses	(45)	(11)
Foreign income taxes included in equity in earnings	496	140
Accrual to return adjustments and other	235	81
Change in valuation allowance	4,734	(2,690)
Change in enacted tax rate	(4,259)
Total (expense)	$ 2,955	$ (44)

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Notes Payable - Components of Notes Payable (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Components of notes payable
Short-term note payable	$ 354
Revolving credit agreement		$ 1,500
Current portion of long-term note payable	270	300
Long-term notes payable	6,230	3,900
Principal balance of notes payable	6,854	5,700
Warrants issued as part of debt refinancing	(365)
Loan cost capitalization	(341)
Total notes payable, net	$ 6,148	5,700
Revolving Credit Facility
Components of notes payable
Revolving credit agreement		$ 1,500

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Notes Payable - Schedule of Principal Payments of Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2018	$ 624
2019	360
2020	360
2021	5,510
Principal balance of notes payable	$ 6,854	$ 5,700

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Notes Payable - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)					12 Months Ended
	Nov. 13, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 06, 2017	Mar. 23, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of warrants recognized as an increase in additional paid-in-capital					$ 365,000
HD Special-Situations III, L.P. | Senior Secured Term Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt principal amount				$ 7,000,000
Debt principal periodic payment amount		$ 500,000
Debt instrument, initial repayment date				Jun. 30, 2017
Debt instrument, payment terms					$7.00 million principal amount Senior Secured Term Note (the “Note”) with principal of $0.50 million due and paid on June 30, 2017 with the balance due 48 months after issuance for cash at par pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”).
Interest rate				11.50%
Debt instrument, description incase of prepayment principal					The Note is subject to an interest “make-whole” provision such that any prepayment of the principal thereunder in excess of $1.50 million (the “Prepayment Threshold”) within one year of the date of issuance (the “Make-Whole Period”) shall be subject to the payment of a prepayment premium, on the date of such prepayment, in an amount based on an interest rate of 11.5% per annum of the prepayment amount in excess of the Prepayment Threshold for the portion of the Make-Whole Period that will remain after the date that the prepayment is made.
Debt instrument, prepayment of principal after Make Whole Period					After the one year Make- Whole Period the Note may be prepaid in part or in full with no penalty.
Minimum principal reductions per month	$ 30,000
Minimum principal reductions, begining period	2018-04
Warrants issued to purchase of common stock	500,000
Warrant exercise price per share	$ 2.26
Warrants expiration period	2022-11
Fair value of warrants recognized as an increase in additional paid-in-capital					$ 370,000
HD Special-Situations III, L.P. | Senior Secured Term Note | Purchase Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, remaining principal payable period					48 months
Additional interest rate in case of default					4.00%
HD Special-Situations III, L.P. | Senior Secured Term Note | Loan Agreement | M&I Brazil | Former Chairman of AETI
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			10.00%
Line of credit facility, agreement date			Jun. 06, 2017
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 300,000
Loan facility drawn and outstanding					$ 200,000
Debt instrument, interest rate terms					the interest rate on the loan facility is 10.0%, per annum, payable each quarter.
Debt instrument, maturity date			Jun. 07, 2018
HD Special-Situations III, L.P. | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of lines of credit				$ 1,000,000
HD Special-Situations III, L.P. | Minimum | Senior Secured Term Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment Threshold				$ 1,500,000

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Notes Payable - Warrants Calculated Using the Black Scholes Merton Pricing Model (Detail) - $ / shares		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 23, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Warrants calculated using the Black Scholes Merton pricing model
Number of warrants	500,000
Expiration date	Nov. 13, 2022	May 02, 2020
Warrant
Warrants calculated using the Black Scholes Merton pricing model
Exercise price	$ 2.26	$ 6.62
Expected volatility of underlying stock	72.00%	74.00%
Risk-free interest rate	2.08%	1.62%
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Expected life of warrants	5 years	8 years
Weighted-average fair value of warrants	$ 0.73	$ 3.11

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Leases - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 ft²
Leases [Abstract]
Lease covered area | ft²				13,000
Term of lease	64 months
Lease expiration year		2021
Rental expense | $		$ 820	$ 700

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Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Schedule of future minimum rental payments under operating leases
2018	$ 657
2019	489
2020	285
2021	260
2022	240
Total	$ 1,931

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Stock and Stock-based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Feb. 28, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	May 31, 2014
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock issued in connection with ESPP			7,151	8,142
Additional compensation cost that will be recognized in future periods			$ 560
Director
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock units reserved for issuance in lieu of retainer fee			72,000	73,750
Minimum | Director
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of retainer fee to acquire common stock			50.00%
Maximum | Director
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of retainer fee to acquire common stock			100.00%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Conversion of stock RSU to Common, ratio			100.00%
Convert to common stock			25.00%
Increment period for awards converted into common stock			4 years
Stock compensation expense			$ 300	$ 490
Weighted average period additional compensation cost will be expensed			3 years
Vesting percentage				75.00%
Granted restricted stock unit		605,000	56,759	31,327
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Award Subject to 2018 Performance Measures
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted restricted stock unit		541,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Two Thousand Seven Employee Stock Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for issuance under the plan					1,700,000
Board of Directors Deferred Compensation | Director | General and Administrative Expense
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock compensation expense			$ 80	$ 70
Common Stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares issued during period			351,024	113,579
Common stock issued as payment of accrued preferred dividends			246,803
Common stock issued upon the vesting of restricted stock units	[1]		97,070	105,437
Common stock issued in connection with ESPP			7,151	8,142

[1] Converted to common stock.

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Stock and Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Unvested Restricted Stock Units (Detail) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - $ / shares	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Summary of unvested restricted stock units
Unvested restricted stock units, Beginning Balance		218,412	315,847
Granted restricted stock unit	605,000	56,759	31,327
Vested		(112,340)	(105,443)
Forfeited		(2,289)	(23,319)
Unvested restricted stock units, Ending Balance		165,120	218,412
Weighted Average Fair Value Per RSU, Beginning Balance		$ 4.28	$ 3.99
Awarded		1.48	2.81
Vested		3.99	4.66
Forfeited		4.41	5.12
Weighted Average Fair Value Per RSU, Ending Balance		$ 3.40	$ 4.28

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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock - Additional Information (Detail)		12 Months Ended
	May 02, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) Installment $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Aug. 01, 2017 $ / shares shares	Apr. 30, 2012 shares	Apr. 13, 2012 $ / shares shares
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, shares issued		1,000,000	1,000,000
Common stock, shares issued		8,850,532	8,499,508			1,000,000
Warrants to purchase common stock		325,000
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, shares authorized		1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock and warrants value issued | $	$ 5,000,000
Warrants value | $		$ 840,000
Accretion amount | $		$ 60,000	$ 50,000
Maximum | Repricing Agreement
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Limitations for issuance of common stock or voting power outstanding to holder, in percentage				19.99%
Warrants Exercise Price Tranche One
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Warrant exercise price per share | $ / shares						$ 6.00
Warrants to purchase common stock						125,000
Warrants Exercise Price Tranche Two
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Warrant exercise price per share | $ / shares						$ 7.00
Warrants to purchase common stock						200,000
Securities Purchase Agreement
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Number of warrants						325,000
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Conversion price per share | $ / shares						$ 5.00
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, shares authorized					1,000,000
Cumulative dividends at a rate		6.00%
Preferred stock value | $	$ 4,160,000
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Repricing Agreement
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Conversion price per share | $ / shares				$ 2.26
Convertible preferred stock, shares issuable upon conversion		2,212,389
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Expenses
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Total accrued but unpaid dividends | $		$ 80,000	$ 230,000
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | Scenario, Plan
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, liquidation preference per share | $ / shares		$ 5.00
Number of redemption price, accrued and unpaid dividends installment payments | Installment		36
Annual interest rate on redemption value payable		6.00%
Redemption price per share | $ / shares		$ 5.00	$ 5.00
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | Scenario, Plan | Maximum
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Majority outstanding shares redeemable date		Apr. 30, 2017
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | Securities Purchase Agreement
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, shares issued						1,000,000
Warrant exercise price per share | $ / shares						$ 5.00
Series A Warrants | Common Stock | Repricing Agreement
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Warrant exercise price per share | $ / shares				$ 2.72
Warrants to purchase common stock				125,000
Series B Warrants | Common Stock | Repricing Agreement
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Warrant exercise price per share | $ / shares				$ 3.17
Warrants to purchase common stock				200,000

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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock - Preferred Stock and Warrants Calculated Using the Black Scholes Merton Pricing Model (Detail) - $ / shares		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 23, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Warrants calculated using the Black Scholes Merton pricing model
Number of warrants		325,000
Expiration date	Nov. 13, 2022	May 02, 2020
Warrant
Warrants calculated using the Black Scholes Merton pricing model
Exercise price	$ 2.26	$ 6.62
Expected volatility of underlying stock	72.00%	74.00%
Risk-free interest rate	2.08%	1.62%
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Expected life of warrants	5 years	8 years
Weighted-average fair value of warrants	$ 0.73	$ 3.11

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Employee Benefit and Bonus Plans - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) Employees	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Employee Benefit And Bonus Plans [Line Items]
Contributions to the plan	$ 0	$ 0
Executive Performance
Employee Benefit And Bonus Plans [Line Items]
Number of employees who are covering executive performance of bonus plan | Employees	42
Amount recorded under the plan	$ 300,000	$ 490,000

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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 06, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 23, 2017
Director
Related Party Transactions (Textual) [Abstract]
Outstanding payable balance for services rendered by law firm		$ 0	$ 40,000
Former Executive Chairman of Board of Directors | Labor And Related Compensation
Related Party Transactions (Textual) [Abstract]
Compensation amount		90,000	0
HD Special-Situations III, L.P. | Senior Secured Term Note
Related Party Transactions (Textual) [Abstract]
Interest rate				11.50%
HD Special-Situations III, L.P. | Senior Secured Term Note | Loan Agreement | M&I Brazil | Former Chairman of AETI
Related Party Transactions (Textual) [Abstract]
Line of credit facility, agreement date	Jun. 06, 2017
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 300,000
Loan facility drawn and outstanding		$ 200,000
Debt instrument, maturity date	Jun. 07, 2018
Interest rate	10.00%
Debt instrument, interest rate terms		the interest rate on the loan facility is 10.0%, per annum, payable each quarter.
General and Administrative Expense | Director
Related Party Transactions (Textual) [Abstract]
Expenses related to legal advice		$ 40,000	$ 70,000

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Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of segments	1

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Quarterly Results for Continuing Operations - Quarterly Information for the Applicable Time Periods (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly information for the applicable time periods
Net sales	$ 12,872	$ 13,268	$ 12,960	$ 8,030	$ 9,397	$ 8,673	$ 11,444	$ 8,298	$ 47,130	$ 37,812
Gross Profit (Loss)	1,092	1,076	816	(556)	150	(451)	1,226	91	2,428	1,016
Net income (loss)	$ 2,366	$ (1,040)	$ (1,059)	$ (2,495)	$ (1,704)	$ (2,624)	$ 151	$ (2,883)	$ (2,228)	$ (7,060)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 0.27	$ (0.13)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.31)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.33)	$ 0.01	$ (0.36)	$ (0.30)	$ (0.89)

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - Medical And Hospitalization Insurance Program - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Minimum insurance premium	$ 910,000	$ 1,070,000
Insurance reserves	130,000	$ 20,000
Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liable for all claims per insured annual amount	70,000
Liable for all claims per insured aggregate amount	$ 1,700,000

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Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	[1]	$ (2,584)	$ (7,413)
Weighted average basic shares		8,525,645	8,305,764
Total weighted average diluted shares with assumed conversions		8,525,645	8,305,764
Loss from operations per common share:
Basic		$ (0.30)	$ (0.89)
Dilutive		$ (0.30)	$ (0.89)

[1] Net of preferred dividends of $356 and $353 in 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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Sale of South Coast Electric Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - Bay St. Louis, MS Manufacturing Facility $ in Thousands	Jun. 24, 2016 USD ($)
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Gain on sale of facility	$ 180
Gain on sale of fixed assets	70
Gain on sale of inventory	$ 110