Business Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segment Information

Business Segment Information

Our three reportable segments are as follows:

Solar – We are a leading supplier of thermal processing systems, ALD, related automation, parts and services, to the solar/photovoltaic industry and also offer PECVD (plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition) equipment to the global solar market.

Semiconductor - In our Semiconductor segment, we design, manufacture, sell and service thermal processing equipment and related controls and parts for use by leading semiconductor manufacturers, and in electronics, automotive and other industries.

Polishing - In our Polishing segment, we produce consumables and machinery for lapping (fine abrading) and polishing of materials, such as sapphire substrates, optical components, silicon wafers, numerous types of crystal materials, ceramics and metal components.

Information concerning our business segments is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
	(dollars in thousands)
Net Revenues:
Solar *	$	16,555		$	9,801		$	27,979		$	19,344
Semiconductor	13,443			10,507			29,146			21,206
Polishing	2,946			2,175			4,954			4,007
	$	32,944		$	22,483		$	62,079		$	44,557
Operating income (loss):
Solar *	$	(1,878	)	$	(2,266	)	$	(2,901	)	$	(4,130	)
Semiconductor	1,403			(119		)	3,763			(279		)
Polishing	503			386			967			555
Non-segment related	(1,428		)	(1,608		)	(3,412		)	(3,681		)
	$	(1,400	)	$	(3,607	)	$	(1,583	)	$	(7,535	)

* The financial statement of business units included in the Solar segment include some sales of equipment and parts to the semiconductor, silicon wafer and MEMS industries, comprising less than 25% of the Solar segment revenue.

	March 31, 2017		September 30, 2016
	(dollars in thousands)
Identifiable Assets:
Solar	$	60,610	$	42,962
Semiconductor	52,670		51,985
Polishing	4,783		4,819
Non-segment related	16,975		18,664
	$	135,038	$	118,430