Segment Reporting

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting

The Company's automotive segment develops and manufactures electro-optic products, including: automatic-dimming rearview mirrors with and without electronic features for the automotive industry; non-auto dimming rearview automotive mirrors with and without electronic features; and HomeLink^®, the vehicle-based control system that enables drivers to remotely activate garage door openers, entry door locks, home lighting, security systems, entry gates, and other radio frequency convenience products. The Company also develops and manufactures variably dimmable windows for the aerospace industry and fire protection products for the commercial construction industry, which are combined into the "Other" segment shown below.

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Revenue:
Automotive Products	$	341,786,404	$	280,924,112	$	997,708,190	$	823,681,484
Other	9,127,508		7,697,514		27,382,030		21,413,009
Total	$	350,913,912	$	288,621,626	$	1,025,090,220	$	845,094,493
Income from operations:
Automotive Products	$	100,053,622	$	71,376,726	$	290,348,056	$	203,997,815
Other	3,152,205		2,279,520		9,870,755		5,108,341
Total	$	103,205,827	$	73,656,246	$	300,218,811	$	209,106,156