5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Total property, plant and equipment	$ 22,758	$ 23,113
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(8,051)	(7,718)
Property, plant and equipment,Net	14,707	15,395
Land
Total property, plant and equipment	1,582	1,582
Building and improvements
Total property, plant and equipment	1,571	1,571
Range of Asset lives	7-36 years
Leasehold Improvements
Total property, plant and equipment	602	602
Range of Asset lives	2-5 years
Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment	17,240	17,840
Range of Asset lives	2-30 years
Furniture, computers and office equipment
Total property, plant and equipment	1,330	1,329
Range of Asset lives	2-8 years
Construction in Progress
Total property, plant and equipment	$ 433	$ 189