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Inventories
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory, Net [Abstract]  
Inventories [Text Block]
5. Inventories, net

 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Raw materials
$
417,749

 
$
386,119

Work in progress
175,675

 
182,060

Finished goods
492,328

 
453,497

Subtotal
1,085,752

 
1,021,676

Less reserves
(158,754
)
 
(148,835
)
Total
$
926,998

 
$
872,841



At December 31, 2013 and 2012, approximately 25% and 28%, respectively, of the Company's total inventories were accounted for using the LIFO method.