3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Total property, plant and equipment	$ 19,763	$ 19,344
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(7,364)	(6,241)
Property, plant and equipment,Net	12,399	13,103
Land
Total property, plant and equipment	1,582	1,582
Building and improvements
Total property, plant and equipment	1,571	1,555
Range of Asset lives	7-36 years
Leasehold Improvements
Total property, plant and equipment	221	221
Range of Asset lives	2-5 years
Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment	14,439	14,251
Range of Asset lives	2-30 years
Furniture, computers and office equipment
Total property, plant and equipment	1,292	1,248
Range of Asset lives	2-8 years
Construction in Progress
Total property, plant and equipment	$ 658	$ 487