5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Total property, plant and equipment	$ 20,799	$ 23,113
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(8,380)	(7,718)
Property, plant and equipment,Net	12,419	15,395
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Total property, plant and equipment	696	602
Range of Asset lives	2-10 years
Equipment [Member]
Total property, plant and equipment	14,046	17,840
Range of Asset lives	2-30 years
Furniture, computers and office equipment [Member]
Total property, plant and equipment	1,318	1,329
Range of Asset lives	2-8 years
Building and improvements [Member]
Total property, plant and equipment	1,971	1,571
Range of Asset lives	7-36 years
Land [Member]
Total property, plant and equipment	1,682	1,582
Construction in Progress [Member]
Total property, plant and equipment	$ 1,086	$ 189