NOTE B — INVENTORIES

Inventories consist of prime coil, non-standard coil and tubular materials. Prime coil inventory consists primarily of raw materials, non-standard coil inventory consists primarily of raw materials and tubular inventory consists of both raw materials and finished goods. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or replacement market. Cost for prime coil inventory is determined using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method. Cost for non-standard coil inventory is determined using the specific identification method. Cost for tubular inventory is determined using the weighted average method.

During the six-month period ended September 30, 2013, LIFO inventories were reduced. LIFO inventories are expected to be replaced by March 31, 2014. A deferred credit of $32,213 was recorded at September 30, 2013 to reflect the difference in replacement cost and LIFO cost.

A summary of inventory values by product group follows:


	September 30, 2013		March 31, 2013
Prime Coil Inventory	$	9,733,435	$	10,981,835
Non-Standard Coil Inventory		2,594,457		3,741,718
Tubular Raw Material		4,018,007		3,308,419
Tubular Finished Goods		23,151,713		21,187,196

	$	39,497,612	$	39,219,168