10-Q

UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[x] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2013

or

[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ______ to ______

Commission File No. 0-5131

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	42-0920725
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5556 Highway 9

Armstrong, Iowa 50514

(Address of principal executive offices)

(712) 864-3131

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:

Large Accelerated filer ☐	Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

Number of common shares outstanding as of September 9, 2013: 4,042,552

Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION		1
Item 1.	Financial Statements	1
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012	1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Three-month and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2013 and August 31, 2012	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Nine-month periods ended August 31, 2013 and August 31, 2012	3
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	4
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	15
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	18
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	18
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION		19
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	19
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	19
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	19
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	19
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	19
Item 5.	Other Information	19
Item 6.	Exhibits	19
	SIGNATURES	19
	Exhibit Index	20

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements 

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

	(Unaudited) August 31, 2013		November 30, 2012
Assets
Current assets:
Cash	$	1,433,565	$	1,546,609
Accounts receivable-customers, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $31,838 and $27,958 in 2013 and 2012, respectively		2,464,140		2,778,007
Inventories, net		13,694,836		14,327,482
Deferred taxes		1,087,143		1,061,806
Cost and Profit in Excess of Billings		350,242		102,058
Other current assets		268,809		309,800
Total current assets		19,298,735		20,125,762
Property, plant, and equipment, net		9,834,412		9,562,698
Assets held for lease, net		257,382		340,979
Assets held for sale, net		-		205,508
Goodwill and other Intangibles		993,729		993,729
Total assets	$	30,384,258	$	31,228,676
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of term debt	$	1,229,308	$	1,165,177
Accounts payable		888,966		654,322
Customer deposits		195,733		232,300
Billings in Excess of Cost and Profit		69,284		1,125,666
Accrued expenses		1,781,660		1,960,240
Income taxes payable		344,605		821,300
Total current liabilities		4,509,556		5,959,005
Long-term liabilities
Deferred taxes		825,682		897,492
Long Term debt, excluding current portion		6,557,224		7,300,957
Total liabilities		11,892,462		14,157,454
Stockholders’ equity:
Undesignated preferred stock - $0.01 par value. Authorized 500,000 shares in 2013 and 2012; issued and outstanding 0 shares in 2013 and 2012.		-		-
Common stock – $0.01 par value. Authorized 9,500,000 shares in 2013 and 2012; issued and outstanding 4,042,552 in 2013 and 4,035,052 in 2012		40,426		40,351
Additional paid-in capital		2,600,927		2,540,320
Retained earnings		15,850,443		14,490,551
Total stockholders’ equity		18,491,796		17,071,222
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	30,384,258	$	31,228,676

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Year-to-Date
	August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012			August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012
Net sales	$	9,350,391		$	11,533,882		$	27,015,804		$	29,531,268
Cost of goods sold		7,622,322			8,109,820			20,354,149			21,473,360
Gross profit		1,728,069			3,424,062			6,661,655			8,057,908
Expenses:
Engineering		177,873			82,044			381,565			240,455
Selling		599,259			468,228			1,572,778			1,259,539
General and administrative		896,818			1,267,267			3,141,480			3,095,370
Total expenses		1,673,950			1,817,539			5,095,823			4,595,364
Income from operations		54,119			1,606,523			1,565,832			3,462,544
Other income (expense):
Interest expense		(60,379	)		(129,751	)		(229,581	)		(331,817	)
Other		55,447			18,403			684,146			58,005
Total other income (loss)		(4,932	)		(111,348	)		454,565			(273,812	)
Income before income taxes		49,187			1,495,175			2,020,397			3,188,732
Current tax expense		22,793			515,724			660,503			1,079,803
Net income	$	26,394		$	979,451		$	1,359,894		$	2,108,929
Net income per share:
Basic net income per share	$	0.01		$	0.24		$	0.34		$	0.52
Diluted net income per share	$	0.01		$	0.24		$	0.34		$	0.52
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute basic net income per share		4,041,682			4,035,852			4,038,118			4,031,828
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute diluted net income per share		4,057,773			4,052,246			4,050,819			4,049,236

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

	Year To Date
	August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012
Cash flows from operations:
Net income	$	1,359,894		$	2,108,929
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock based compensation		29,812			34,518
Gain on disposal of property, plant, and equipment		(603,454	)		-
Depreciation expense		558,292			587,792
Amortization expense		-			45,000
Bad debt expense		3,880			-
Deferred income taxes		(97,147	)		(33,956	)
Changes in assets and liabilities net of Universal Harvester and Agro Trend acquisitions:
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable		309,986			(4,201,297	)
Inventories		855,817			435,454
Other current assets		40,991			(156,733	)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable		234,643			368,143
Contracts in progress, net		(1,304,566	)		1,966,990
Customer deposits		(36,567	)		(244,726	)
Income taxes payable		(476,695	)		494,949
Accrued expenses		(178,581	)		802,745
Net cash provided by operating activities		696,305			2,207,808
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(684,809	)		(533,123	)
Purchase of assets of Universal Harvester		-			(3,003,565	)
Proceeds from sale of Armstrong, IA land and Salem, SD building		835,536			-
Purchase of assets of Agro Trend		(311,346	)		-
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(160,619	)		(3,536,688	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of line of credit to bank		-			(746,565	)
Proceeds from term debt		228,339			2,880,000
Repayment of term debt		(907,939	)		(596,753	)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		30,870			9,110
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(648,730	)		1,545,792
Net increase/(decrease) in cash		(113,044	)		216,912
Cash at beginning of period		1,546,609			118,924
Cash at end of period	$	1,433,565		$	335,836
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	229,581		$	331,818
Income taxes		1,234,345			443,926

Acquisitions:

	Agro Trend		Universal Harvester
Inventories	$	223,172	$	902,589
Equipment, tools and dies		88,174		364,053
Goodwill and intagible assets		-		699,900
Land and Building		-		1,072,573
Non-Cash Activity: Stock issued for purchase of assets		-		(35,550	)
Cash paid	$	311,346	$	3,003,565

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1)        Description of the Company

Unless otherwise specified, as used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Art’s-Way,” and the “Company,” refer to Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

We began operations as a farm equipment manufacturer in 1956. Since that time, we have become a major worldwide manufacturer of agricultural equipment. Our principal manufacturing plant is located in Armstrong, Iowa.

We have historically organized our business into three operating segments. Management separately evaluates the financial results of each segment because each is a strategic business unit offering different products and requiring different technology and marketing strategies. Our agricultural products segment (“Manufacturing”) manufactures farm equipment under the Art’s-Way Manufacturing label and private labels. Our pressurized vessels segment (“Vessels”) manufactures pressurized vessels and our modular buildings segment (“Scientific”) manufactures modular buildings for various uses, commonly animal containment and research laboratories. For detailed financial information relating to segment reporting, see Note 12, “Segment Information.”

On May 10, 2012, the Company acquired the assets of Universal Harvester Co., Inc. consisting of inventory, equipment, land, building, goodwill, and intangible assets. Universal Harvester Co., Inc. manufactured pickup reels for combines and swathers. The existing Universal Harvester Co., Inc. operational team was hired on May 11, 2012 to continue the manufacturing of pickup reels. The acquired assets and operations are reported with our agricultural products segment. For detailed financial information related to the acquisition, see Note 10, “Acquisitions.”

On June 25, 2013, the Company acquired the fixed assets, raw material inventory, work-in-progress inventory and select finished goods inventory of Agro Trend, a division of Rojac Industries, Inc. of Clifford, Ontario, Canada. Agro Trend distributes agricultural equipment and manufactures commercial snow blowers and agricultural trailers. Most of the existing Agro Trend operational team was retained to continue the manufacture of snow blowers and trailers. The acquired assets and operations are reported with our agricultural products segment. For specific financial information related to the acquisition, see Note 10, “Acquisitions.”

On September 30, 2013, the Company acquired the assets of Ohio Metal Working Products Company in Canton, Ohio consisting of inventory, equipment, real property, and intangible assets. Ohio Metal Working Products Company is a domestic manufacturer and distributor of standard single point brazed carbide tipped tools as well as PCD (polycrystalline diamond) and CBN (cubic boron nitride) inserts and tools. The existing Ohio Metal Working Products Company operational team was retained to continue the manufacturing of the carbide, PCD, and CBN tipped tools and inserts. The acquired assets and operations will be reported in a new segment for financial reporting purposes. The purchase occurred after August 31, 2013, and is not included in the condensed consolidated financial statements. For more information related to the acquisition, see Note 13, “Subsequent Event.”

2)        Summary of Significant Account Policies

Statement Presentation

The foregoing condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results for the interim periods. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2013.

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Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3)        Net Income Per Share of Common Stock

Basic net income per common share has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus equivalent shares assuming exercise of stock options.

Basic and diluted earnings per common share have been computed based on the following as of August 31, 2013 and August 31, 2012:

	For the three months ended
	August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012
Basic:
Numerator: net income	$	26,394	$	979,451
Denominator: average number of common shares outstanding		4,041,682		4,035,852
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.01	$	0.24
Diluted:
Numerator: net income	$	26,394	$	979,451
Average number of common shares outstanding		4,041,682		4,035,852
Effect of dilutive stock options		16,091		16,394
Denominator: dilutive average number of common shares outstanding		4,057,773		4,052,246
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.01	$	0.24

	For the nine months ended
	August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012
Basic:
Numerator: net income	$	1,359,894	$	2,108,929
Denominator: average number of common shares outstanding		4,038,118		4,031,828
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.34	$	0.52
Diluted:
Numerator: net income	$	1,359,894	$	2,108,929
Average number of common shares outstanding		4,038,118		4,031,828
Effect of dilutive stock options		12,701		17,408
Denominator: dilutive average number of common shares outstanding		4,050,819		4,049,236
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.34	$	0.52

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4)        Inventory

Major classes of inventory are:

	August 31, 2013			November 30, 2012
Raw materials	$	9,738,444		$	8,466,060
Work in process		310,240			632,969
Finished goods		6,547,618			7,694,528
	$	16,596,302		$	16,793,557
Less: Reserves		(2,901,466	)		(2,466,075	)
	$	13,694,836		$	14,327,482

5)        Accrued Expenses

Major components of accrued expenses are:

	August 31, 2013		November 30, 2012
Salaries, wages, and commissions	$	914,803	$	924,123
Accrued warranty expense		520,428		578,864
Other		346,429		457,253
	$	1,781,660	$	1,960,240

6)        Product Warranty

The Company offers warranties of various lengths to its customers depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. The average length of the warranty period is one year from the date of purchase. The Company’s warranties require it to repair or replace defective products during the warranty period at no cost to the customer. The Company records a liability for estimated costs that may be incurred under its warranties. The costs are estimated based on historical experience and any specific warranty issues that have been identified. Although historical warranty costs have been within expectations, there can be no assurance that future warranty costs will not exceed historical amounts. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability and adjusts the balance as necessary. The accrued warranty balance is included in accrued expenses as shown in Note 5.

Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 and August 31, 2012 are as follows: 

 

	For the three months ended
	August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012
Balance, beginning	$	526,981		$	277,965
Settlements made in cash or in-kind		(177,000	)		(94,065	)
Warranties issued		170,447			313,898
Balance, ending	$	520,428		$	497,798

	For the nine months ended
	August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012
Balance, beginning	$	578,864		$	201,630
Settlements made in cash or in-kind		(558,063	)		(270,784	)
Warranties issued		499,627			566,952
Balance, ending	$	520,428		$	497,798

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7)        Loan and Credit Agreements

On May 1, 2013, the Company began to move all banking arrangements previously held through West Bank to U.S. Bank. The relationship with U.S. Bank now includes an $8,000,000 revolving line of credit (the “Line of Credit”) which is scheduled to mature on May 1, 2014. The Line of Credit is renewable annually with advances funding the Company’s working capital needs and is secured by real property and fixed asset collateral. The interest rate is U.S. Bank’s prime interest rate, adjusted each time that the Federal prime rate changes, with a minimum rate of 3.50%. As of August 31, 2013, the interest rate was the minimum of 3.50%. Monthly interest-only payments are required and the unpaid principal is due on the maturity date. As of August 31, 2013, the Company had no principal balance outstanding against the Line of Credit. The Line of Credit states that the borrowing base will be an amount equal to the sum of 75% of accounts receivable (discounted for aged accounts and customer balances exceeding 20% of aggregate receivables), plus 50% of inventory (this component cannot exceed $6,000,000 and only includes finished goods and raw materials deemed to be in good condition and not obsolete), less any outstanding loan balance of the Line of Credit, and less undrawn amounts of outstanding letters of credit issued by U.S. Bank or any affiliate. The Company’s obligations under the Line of Credit are evidenced by a Revolving Credit Note effective May 1, 2013, a Revolving Credit Agreement dated May 1, 2013 and certain other ancillary documents.   

In addition to the Line of Credit, on May 1, 2013, the Company refinanced all outstanding West Bank term loans with U.S. Bank. The West Bank long-term debt, which had outstanding principal balances of $4,342,000at a fixed interest rate of 4.75% and $1,749,000 at a fixed interest rate of 4.50%, was paid off with four U.S. Bank loans totaling $6,319,000 at a fixed interest rate of 2.98% (the “2013 U.S. Bank Term Loans”). As detailed in the Company’s long-term debt summary below, monthly principal and interest payments in the aggregate amount of $93,850 are required, with final payments of principal and accrued interest on the four loans, in the aggregate amount of $1,372,000, due on May 1, 2018.

As a result of paying off the West Bank loans, the Company incurred $130,000 worth of prepayment penalties which were financed by the U.S. Bank loans. The penalties were booked to fixed costs on the income statement for the quarter ended May 31, 2013. Closing costs amounted to $9,000 and will be amortized over the life of the loans.

Except for the U.S. Bank UHC Loan (as defined below), each of the Company’s term loans from U.S. Bank is governed by a Term Note and a Term Loan Agreement. Each Term Loan Agreement and the Revolving Credit Agreement require the Company to provide monthly internally prepared financial reports, year-end audited financial statements, and a monthly aging of accounts receivable. The Company, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, must maintain a debt to tangible net worth ratio of not more than 1.5 to 1.0 and a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.15 to 1.00. The loans are secured by a first position security interest on the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, including but not limited to, inventories, machinery, equipment and real estate, in accordance with the Business Security Agreements entered into by the Company and its subsidiaries and the Pledge Agreements entered into by the subsidiaries. Additionally, the Company has mortgaged certain real property in favor of U.S. Bank to secure the new loans, as documented by the Mortgage, Security Agreement and Assignment of Rents between U.S. Bank and the Company and its subsidiaries.

If the Company or its subsidiaries (as guarantors pursuant to continuing guaranties) commits an event of default under the Term Loan Agreements, Business Security Agreements, Pledge Agreements or Revolving Credit Agreement and fails or is unable to cure that default, the interest rate on each of the loans and Line of Credit could increase by 5.0% per annum and U.S. Bank can immediately terminate its obligation, if any, to make additional loans to the Company. In addition, U.S. Bank may collect any and all money due or to become due and shall have all other rights and remedies for default provided by the Uniform Commercial Code, as well as any other applicable law and the various loan agreements, including, without limitation, the right to repossess, render unusable and/or dispose of the collateral without judicial process.

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The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Term Loan Agreements and the Revolving Credit Agreement as measured on August 31, 2013, other than its covenant to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.15 to 1.00. The fixed charge coverage ratio is based on a rolling 12 month calculation and measures the Company’s ability to cover fixed expenses such as loan payments, tax payments, rental payments, and dividends. The timing of tax payments was the main reason for the non-compliance result as of August 31, 2013. US Bank has issued a waiver forgiving the non-compliance for the third quarter and no event of default occurred. The next measurement date is November 30, 2013.

On May 10, 2012, the Company obtained $880,000 in long-term debt from U.S. Bank issued to acquire the building and property of Universal Harvester Co., Inc. located in Ames, Iowa (the “U.S. Bank UHC Loan”). The maturity date of this loan is May 10, 2017, with a final payment of principal and accrued interest in the amount of $283,500 due May 10, 2017. This loan is secured by a mortgage on the building and property acquired from Universal Harvester Co., Inc. in Ames, Iowa, pursuant to a Mortgage, Security Agreement and Assignment of Rents between the Company and U.S. Bank, dated May 10, 2012. On May 1, 2013, the U.S. Bank UHC Loan and the Mortgage were amended to extend the mortgage to secure the 2013 U.S. Bank Term Loans in addition to the U.S. Bank UHC Loan.

If the Company or its subsidiaries (as guarantors) commits an event of default under the agreement governing the U.S. Bank UHC Loan, the lender may cause the entire amount of the loan to be immediately due and payable, may foreclose on the property, or may increase the interest rate to a rate of 5.00% per annum, plus the interest rate otherwise payable under the U.S. Bank Loan.

On May 1, 2010, the Company obtained a loan to finance the purchase of an additional facility located in West Union, Iowa to be used as a distribution center, warehouse facility, and manufacturing plant for certain products under the Art’s-Way brand. The funds for this loan were made available by the Iowa Finance Authority by the issuance of tax exempt bonds. This loan had an original principal amount of $1,300,000 and an interest rate of 3.5%. On February 1, 2013, the interest rate was decreased to 2.75%. The other terms of the loan remain unchanged.

This loan from the Iowa Finance Authority, which has been assigned to The First National Bank of West Union (n/k/a Bank 1^st), is governed by a Manufacturing Facility Revenue Note dated May 28, 2010 as amended February 1, 2013 and a Loan Agreement dated May 1, 2010 and a First Amendment to Loan Agreement dated February 1, 2013 (collectively, “the IFA Loan Agreement”), which requires the Company to provide quarterly internally prepared financial reports and year-end audited financial statements and to maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.5 to 1.0, which is measured at November 30 of each year. Among other covenants, the IFA Loan Agreement also requires the Company to maintain proper insurance on, and maintain in good repair, the West Union Facility, and continue to conduct business and remain duly qualified to do business in the State of Iowa. The loan is secured by a mortgage on the Company’s West Union Facility, pursuant to a Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Financing Statement dated May 1, 2010 between the Company and The First National Bank of West Union (the “West Union Mortgage”).

If the Company commits an event of default under the IFA Loan Agreement and does not cure the event of default within the time specified by the IFA Loan Agreement, the lender may cause the entire amount of the loan to be immediately due and payable and take any other action that it is lawfully permitted to take or in equity to enforce the Company’s performance.

The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the IFA Loan Agreement as measured on November 30, 2012. The next measurement date is November 30, 2013.

A summary of the Company’s term debt is as follows:

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	August 31, 2013		November 30, 2012
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $42,500 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)	$	2,225,507	$	2,435,359
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $11,000 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)		981,100		1,027,330
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $12,550 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)		1,114,586		1,167,725
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $27,800 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)		1,763,897		1,875,120
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $11,700 including interest at 3.15%, due May 10, 2017		736,983		823,555
Iowa Finance Authority loan payable in monthly installments of $12,500 including interest at 2.75%, due June 1, 2020		935,733		1,027,366
IDED loan payable in monthly installments of $2,437 including interest at 6%, due June 1, 2014		21,402		41,866
IDED loan payable in monthly installments of $813 including interest at 0%, due June 1, 2014		7,324		14,649
IDED loan payable in monthly installments of $0 including interest at 0% originally due July 1, 2014, forgiven in full July 31, 2013		0		48,830
West Union Community Development Corporation loan payable in annual installments of $4,333 including interest at 0% originally due September 1, 2013, repaid in full August 21, 2013		0		4,334
Total term debt	$	7,786,532	$	8,466,134
Less current portion of term debt		1,229,308		1,165,177
Term debt, excluding current portion	$	6,557,224	$	7,300,957

8)        Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Fair Value Measurement Update

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” that amends the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and disclosing information about fair value measurements. The amendments in this update achieve the objective of developing common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements, as well as improving consistency and understandability. Some of the requirements clarify the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements while other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, with no early adoption permitted. This standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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Comprehensive Income

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU NO. 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income” that improves the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and increases the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statements of changes in stockholders’ equity. The amendments in this standard require that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. Under either method, adjustments must be displayed for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income (“OCI”) to net income, in both net income and OCI. The standard does not change the current option for presenting components of OCI gross or net of the effect of income taxes, provided that such tax effects are presented in the statement in which OCI is presented or disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Additionally, the standard does not affect the calculation or reporting of earnings per share. For public entities, the amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and are to be applied retrospectively, with early adoption permitted. This standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU (Accounting Standards Update) No. 2011-12 which stated that the new presentation requirements about reclassifications of items out of accumulated other comprehensive income would be difficult for preparers and may add unnecessary complexity to financial statements. In addition it is difficult for some stakeholders to change systems in time to gather the information for the new presentation requirements by the effective date of Update 2011-05. Given these issues, they asked the Board to reconsider whether it is necessary to require entities to present reclassification adjustments by component in both the statement where net income is presented and the statement where other comprehensive income is presented for both interim and annual financial statements. Because those pending paragraphs are effective on a retrospective basis for public entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, and interim periods within those years, those stakeholders asked the Board, at a minimum, to defer the effective date pertaining to reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income in Accounting Standards Update 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income, until the Board is able to reconsider those paragraphs.

In order to defer only those changes in Update 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments, the paragraphs in this Update supersede certain pending paragraphs in Update 2011-05. The amendments are being made to allow the Board time to confirm whether to present on the face of the financial statements the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented. While the Board is considering the operational concerns about the presentation requirements for reclassification adjustments and the needs of financial statement users for additional information about reclassification adjustments, entities should continue to report reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income consistent with the presentation requirements in effect before Update 2011-05. All other requirements in Update 2011-05 are not affected by this Update, including the requirement to report comprehensive income either in a single continuous financial statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. Public entities must apply these requirements for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. This standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” that clarifies how an unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists; as a reduction to a deferred tax asset or as a liability. The amendments are meant to eliminate the diversity that exists in the financial statement presentation of the unrecognized tax benefits. The amendments in this ASU do not require new recurring disclosures and are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The amendments should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. The effective date for the Company will be fiscal year beginning December 1, 2014. The Company currently has no unrecognized tax benefits that are impacted by the amendment and the Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

9)        Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Based Compensation

On January 27, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized and approved the Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”).  The 2011 Plan was approved by the stockholders on April 28, 2011.  It replaced the Employee Stock Option Plan and the Directors’ Stock Option Plan (collectively, the “Prior Plans”), and no further stock options will be awarded under the Prior Plans.  Awards to directors and executive officers under the 2011 Plan will be governed by the forms of agreement approved by the Board of Directors.

The 2011 Plan permits the plan administrator to award nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance awards, and stock appreciation rights to employees (including officers), directors, and consultants.  The Board of Directors has approved a director compensation policy pursuant to which non-employee directors are automatically granted non-qualified stock options to purchase 2,000 shares of common stock annually or initially upon their election to the Board, which are fully vested.

Stock options granted prior to January 27, 2011 are governed by the applicable Prior Plan and the forms of agreement adopted thereunder.

Stock-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of stock-based awards measured at the grant date and recognized over the relevant vesting period. We estimate the fair value of each stock-based award on the measurement date using the Black-Scholes option valuation model which incorporates assumptions as to stock price volatility, the expected life of the options, risk-free interest rate, and dividend yield. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock and other factors. The Company uses historical option exercise and termination data to estimate the expected term the options are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield is calculated using historical dividend amounts and the stock price at the option issuance date. We did not incur any stock-based compensation expense during the quarter ended August 31, 2013.

10)      Acquisitions

On May 10, 2012, the Company acquired the assets of Universal Harvester Co., Inc. consisting of inventory, equipment, land, building, goodwill, and intangible assets. The acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred was approximately $3,066,000 consisting of $3,030,450 of cash and $35,550 of common stock. . The Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock valued at $35,550 based on the closing market price as of May 10, 2012.

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The operating results of the acquired business are reflected in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations from the acquisition date forward. The acquisition was made to continue the Company’s growth strategy and diversify its product offerings inside the agricultural industry. The purchase price was determined based on an arms-length negotiated value. The transaction is being accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, with the purchase price allocated to the individual assets acquired. The purchase price allocation below is the final valuation.

The consideration has been allocated as follows:

Inventories	$	947,760
Equipment, tools and dies		364,053
Goodwill and intangible assets		618,729
Land and Building		1,136,000
Total	$	3,066,542

The unaudited pro forma information for the periods set forth below gives effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred at the beginning of fiscal year starting December 1, 2011. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved had the acquisition been consummated as of that time or that may result in the future:

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012		August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012
Net Sales from Continuing Operations:
As Reported	$	9,350,391	$	11,533,882	$	27,015,804	$	29,531,265
Pro Forma	$	9,350,391	$	11,533,882	$	27,015,804	$	31,785,360
Net Income from Continuing Operations:
As Reported	$	26,394	$	979,451	$	1,359,894	$	2,108,929
Pro Forma	$	26,394	$	979,451	$	1,359,894	$	2,623,389
Basic Net income per Share:
As Reported	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.52
Pro Forma	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.65
Diluted Net income per Share:
As Reported	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.52
Pro Forma	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.65
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute basic net income per share		4,041,682		4,035,852		4,038,118		4,031,828
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute diluted net income per share		4,057,773		4,052,246		4,050,819		4,049,236

On June 25, 2013, the Company acquired the fixed assets, raw material inventory, work-in-process inventory, and select finished good inventory of Agro Trend, a division of Rojac Industries, Inc. of Clifford, Ontario, Canada. A new entity was formed, Art's Way Manufacturing International, LTD (“International”), which is included in the agricultural products segment for financial reporting purposes. International will lease the facility in Clifford, Ontario and is continuing manufacturing, marketing and sales from the Canadian location. The amount paid in US dollars for the acquisition of assets totaled $311,000 ($88,000 in fixed assets and $223,000 in inventory). The operating results of the acquired business are reflected in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations from the acquisition date forward. The acquisition was made to continue the Company’s growth strategy and diversify its product offerings inside the agricultural industry.

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The acquisition also includes a consignment arrangement regarding $600,000 of select finished good inventory. As part of the arrangement, International agrees to use reasonable efforts to sell the inventory including providing a sales and marketing plan with projections within 60 days of the closing date and meeting with the consignor quarterly to discuss progress. Once a month, International will pay the consignor an amount equal to the cost base of the inventory sold that month.

The financial books of the operation are kept in the functional currency of Canadian dollars and the financial statements are converted to U.S. Dollars for consolidation. When consolidating the financial results of the Company into U.S. Dollars for reporting purposes, the Company uses the All-Current translation method. The All-Current method requires the balance sheet assets and liabilities be translated to U.S. Dollars at the exchange rate as of quarter end. Owner’s equity is translated at historical exchange rates and retained earnings are translated at an average exchange rate for the period. Additionally, revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the periods presented. The resulting cumulative translation adjustment is carried on the balance sheet and distributed among various balance sheet accounts. The Company monitors the amount of the adjustment and considers it to be immaterial.

11)      Disclosures About the Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. At August 31, 2013, and November 30, 2012, the carrying amount approximated fair value for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, notes payable to bank, and other current and long-term liabilities. The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the Company’s installment term loans payable also approximate recorded value because the interest rates charged under the loan terms are not substantially different than current interest rates.

12)      Segment Information

For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, there were three reportable segments: agricultural products, pressurized vessels and modular buildings. The agricultural products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and worldwide. The pressurized vessels segment produces pressurized tanks. The modular buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses.

The accounting policies applied to determine the segment information are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Management evaluates the performance of each segment based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes, exclusive of nonrecurring gains and losses.

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Approximate financial information with respect to the reportable segments is as follows.

Three Months Ended August 31, 2013

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels		Modular Buildings			Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	8,005,000	$	635,000	$	710,000		$	9,350,000
Income (loss) from operations		145,000		22,000		(113,000	)		54,000
Income (loss) before taxes		108,000		14,000		(73,000	)		49,000
Total Assets		24,563,000		2,815,000		3,006,000			30,384,000
Capital expenditures		540,000		10,000		13,000			563,000
Depreciation & Amortization		113,000		26,000		49,000			188,000

Three Months Ended August 31, 2012

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels			Modular Buildings		Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	8,176,000	$	566,000		$	2,792,000	$	11,534,000
Income (loss) from operations		1,027,000		10,000			570,000		1,607,000
Income (loss) before taxes		988,000		(47,000	)		554,000		1,495,000
Total Assets		24,082,000		2,722,000			6,090,000		32,894,000
Capital expenditures		289,000		0			5,000		294,000
Depreciation & Amortization		137,000		29,000			52,000		218,000

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2013

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels			Modular Buildings		Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	22,727,000	$	1,671,000		$	2,618,000	$	27,016,000
Income (loss) from operations		1,274,000		(114,000	)		406,000		1,566,000
Income (loss) before taxes		1,800,000		(200,000	)		420,000		2,020,000
Total Assets		24,563,000		2,815,000			3,006,000		30,384,000
Capital expenditures		737,000		18,000			18,000		773,000
Depreciation & Amortization		329,000		79,000			150,000		558,000

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2012

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels			Modular Buildings		Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	20,170,000	$	1,512,000		$	7,849,000	$	29,531,000
Income (loss) from operations		2,202,000		(108,000	)		1,369,000		3,463,000
Income (loss) before taxes		2,149,000		(278,000	)		1,318,000		3,189,000
Total Assets		24,082,000		2,722,000			6,090,000		32,894,000
Capital expenditures		1,929,000		5,000			27,000		1,961,000
Depreciation & Amortization		390,000		86,000			158,000		634,000

13)      Subsequent Event

On September 30, 2013, the Company acquired the assets of Ohio Metal Working Products Company in Canton, Ohio consisting of inventory, equipment, real property, and intangible assets. A new entity was formed, Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way, Inc., which will stand alone as its own segment for financial reporting purposes. Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way, Inc. is a domestic manufacturer and distributor of standard single point brazed carbide tipped tools as well as PCD (polycrystalline diamond) and CBN (cubic boron nitride) inserts and tools. The amount paid for the acquisition totaled approximately $3,172,000. The acquisition was financed by accessing the line of credit available through US Bank. The acquired assets are not subject to a security interest.

Because the purchase occurred after August 31, 2013, the event does not require recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Management evaluated all other activity of the Company and concluded that no other subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosure in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Item 1 of Part I of this report and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012. Some of the statements in this report may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our current view on future events, future business, industry and other conditions, our future performance, and our plans and expectations for future operations and actions. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “future,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate,” “predict,” “hope,” “potential,” “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Many of these forward-looking statements are located in this report under “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” but they may appear in other sections as well. Forward-looking statements in this report generally relate to: (i) our order backlog; (ii) our beliefs regarding the sufficiency of working capital and our continued ability to renew or obtain financing on reasonable terms when necessary; (iii) expected future sales, expenses and operating results; (iv) growth strategy and expected benefits from acquisitions, and (v) our ability to capture additional sales and retain repeat customers in both Vessels and Scientific.

You should read this report thoroughly with the understanding that our actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including events beyond our control and assumptions that prove to be inaccurate or unfounded. We cannot provide any assurance with respect to our future performance or results. Our actual results or actions could and likely will differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including but not limited to: (i) the impact of tightening credit markets on our ability to continue to obtain financing on reasonable terms; (ii) our ability to continue to meet debt obligations and comply with financial covenants; (iii) obstacles related to integration of acquired product lines and businesses; (iv) the effect of general economic conditions on the demand for our products and the cost of our supplies and materials; (v) unforeseen costs or delays in implementing production of new products; (vi) unexpected effects from changes to our production schedule; (vii) an inability to retain new customers for our modular buildings and pressurized vessels; and (viii) other factors described from time to time in our reports to the SEC. We do not intend to update the forward-looking statements contained in this report other than as required by law. We caution you not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. You should read this report and the documents that we reference in this report and have filed as exhibits completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we currently expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our critical accounting policies involving the more significant judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements as of August 31, 2013 have remained unchanged from November 30, 2012. These policies include revenue recognition, inventory valuation, income taxes and stock-based compensation. Disclosure of these critical accounting policies is incorporated by reference from Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012.

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Results of Operations

Net Sales and Cost of Sales

Our consolidated corporate sales for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2013 were $9,350,000 and $27,016,000, respectively, compared to $11,534,000 and $29,531,000 during the same respective periods in 2012, a $2,184,000, or 18.9%, decrease for the quarter and a $2,515,000, or 8.5%, decrease year-to-date. The agricultural products segment (“Manufacturing”) had a three-month sales decrease of $171,000. Manufacturing’s nine-month sales for 2013 are ahead of the same respective period in 2012 by $2,557,000. The modular buildings segment (“Scientific”) had a three- and nine-month sales decrease of $2,082,000 and $5,231,000, respectively. The pressurized vessels segment (“Vessels”) had a three- and nine-month sales increase of $69,000 and $159,000, respectively.

Consolidated gross profit margin for the third fiscal quarter was 18.5% compared to 29.7% during the same quarter of 2012. Gross profit margin year-to-date of 2013 was 24.7% compared to 27.3% for year-to-date of 2012.

Our third fiscal quarter sales at Manufacturing were $8,005,000, compared to $8,176,000 during the same period of 2012, a decrease of $171,000, or 2.1%. Year-to-date sales were up to $22,727,000, from $20,170,000 as of August 31, 2012, an increase of $2,557,000, or 12.7%. The year over year increase in revenue was due to additional sales of $1,779,000 attributable to the acquisition of Universal Harvester Co., Inc. (“UHC”) in May 2012 and $695,000 in increased sales attributable to the self-propelled beet harvester line. Gross margin for the quarter ended August 31, 2013 was 19.4%, compared to 28.1% for the same period in 2012. The third quarter decrease is attributable to additional spending on consumables, inventory write-downs, and labor inefficiency. The year-to-date gross margin was 24.3% in 2013, compared to 28.8% in 2012. The decrease is primarily attributable to labor inefficiency.

Our third fiscal quarter sales at Vessels were $635,000, compared to $566,000 for the same period in 2012, an increase of $69,000, or 12.2%. Year-to-date sales were $1,671,000, compared to $1,512,000 for the nine-month period ended August 31, 2012, an increase of $159,000, or 10.5%. Gross margin for the quarter ended August 31, 2013 was 16.4% compared to 14.4% for the same period in 2012. Year-to-date gross margin was 10.0% in 2013 compared to 5.9% in 2012. The additional sales have been the main contributor to the improved margins.

Our third fiscal quarter sales at Scientific were $710,000, compared to $2,792,000 for the same period in fiscal 2012, a decrease of $2,082,000, or (74.6%). Year-to-date sales were $2,618,000, compared to $7,849,000 for the nine-month period ended August 31, 2012, a decrease of $5,231,000, or (66.6%). The decrease was primarily attributable to the completion of an approximately $7 million fabrication and delivery contract executed in January 2012 and an approximately $1.7 million installation contract executed in April 2012. Scientific was hired to design, fabricate, and install twenty-four modular units over the course of approximately one year for one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions. Most of the revenue for the contract was recognized during 2012. Scientific uses percent complete accounting to calculate revenue and gross margins for all contracts. Gross margin for the quarter ended August 31, 2013 was 10.1% compared to 37.4% for the same period in 2012. The third quarter decrease is primarily attributable to the decrease in revenue relative to steady overhead costs. Year-to-date gross margin was 37.3% in 2013 compared to 27.6% in 2012. The gross margin increase was due to the finalization of costs as compared to estimates and miscellaneous reductions in expenses. The team worked hard to control costs as the 2012 fabrication and installation projects were finalized.

Expenses 

Our third fiscal quarter consolidated selling expenses were $599,000 compared to $468,000 for the same period in 2012. Year-to-date selling expenses were $1,573,000 in 2013 compared to $1,260,000 for the same period in 2012. The increase was primarily due to increases in advertising and literature expenses related to our Manufacturing segment. Selling expenses as a percentage of sales were 6.4% and 5.8% for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2013, compared to 4.1% and 4.8% for the same respective periods in 2012.

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Consolidated engineering expenses were $178,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to $82,000 for the same period in 2012. Year-to-date engineering expenses were $382,000 for 2013 compared to $240,000 in 2012. These increases were primarily due to the hiring of engineering staff at the Armstrong, Iowa facility (two open positions were filled in the third fiscal quarter of 2012). Engineering expenses as a percentage of sales were 1.9% and 1.4% for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2013, compared to 0.7% and 0.8% for the same respective periods in 2012.

Consolidated administrative expenses for the three months ended August 31, 2013 were $897,000 compared to $1,267,000 for the same period in 2012. The decrease is primarily due to the reduction of bonus accruals. Year-to-date administrative expenses were $3,141,000 for 2013 compared to $3,095,000 in 2012. The increase is mainly due to the incremental expenses associated with the UHC acquisition and the West Bank loan prepayment penalties described in Note 7 to the quarterly unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report offset by a decrease in bonus accruals at Scientific. Administrative expenses as a percentage of sales were 9.6% and 11.6% for the three- and nine-month periods ending August 31, 2013, compared to 11.0% and 10.5% for the same respective periods in 2012.

Gain/Loss-Asset Disposal 

The Company had been leasing approximately 88 acres of excess land to third parties for farming. In December of 2012, we sold this excess land as 3 separate tracts. Tract 1 was farmland northwest of the Armstrong Manufacturing plant located at 5556 Highway 9 in Armstrong, Iowa. Tract 2 was farmland north of railroad tracks that run on the north side of the Armstrong Manufacturing plant located at 5556 Highway 9 in Armstrong, Iowa. Tract 3 was pasture land east of the Armstrong Manufacturing plant located at 5556 Highway 9 in Armstrong, Iowa. The net gain on the sale of the three parcels totaled $639,000.

To better utilize our production facilities, our auger production was moved from our Salem, South Dakota facility to our West Union, Iowa production facility in July 2011. The Salem, South Dakota facility was sold in December 2012. An impairment of $95,000 was recognized in fiscal year 2012 on the production facility due to the Company’s carrying value exceeding the bid price. A net loss of $9,000 was recognized in December 2012, which consisted of the closing costs associated with the sale.

The net gain for the nine months ended August 31, 2013 on the sale of the three tracts of land and the Salem, South Dakota facility totaled $630,000.

Net Income

Consolidated net income was $26,000 and $1,360,000 for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2013, compared to $979,000 and $2,109,000 for the same respective periods in 2012. The decrease in net income for the nine month period is primarily attributable to the timing in net sales and the decrease in sales at Scientific.

Order Backlog

The consolidated order backlog net of discounts as of August 31, 2013 was $2,970,000 compared to $4,718,000 as of August 31, 2012. The decrease is primarily due to the completion of a major contract from our modular buildings segment that began in early 2012, offset by sales attributable to the acquisition of UHC and Agro Trend. The agricultural products segment order backlog was $2,199,000 as of August 31, 2013, compared to $1,490,000 in fiscal 2012. The backlog for the pressurized vessels segment was $200,000 as of August 31, 2013, compared to $442,000 in fiscal 2012. The backlog for the modular buildings segment was $571,000 as of August 31, 2013, compared to $2,787,000 in fiscal 2012. Our order backlog is not necessarily indicative of future revenue to be generated from such orders due to the possibility of order cancellations and dealer discount arrangements we may enter into from time to time.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of funds for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 were proceeds from the sale of the land near Armstrong, Iowa and income from operations. Those funds have been deposited at U.S. Bank to be used to meet future production needs. We have an $8,000,000 revolving Line of Credit with U.S. Bank, which, as of August 31, 2013, had an outstanding principal balance of $0. We subsequently drew on this Line of Credit to finance our purchase of Ohio Metal Working Products Company, as discussed in Note 13 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report. The Line of Credit is renewable annually and is scheduled to mature on May 1, 2014.

For additional information about our financing activities, please refer to Note 9 to the audited consolidated financial statements and the discussion entitled “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” each contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012, as well as Note 7 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report.

We believe that our current financing arrangements provide sufficient cash to finance operations for the next twelve months. We expect to continue to rely on cash from financing activities to supplement our cash flows from operations in order to meet our liquidity and capital expenditure needs in the near future. We expect to continue to be able to procure financing upon reasonable terms.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

None.

Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide disclosure pursuant to this item.

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The person serving as our principal executive officer and principal financial officer has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e), as of the end of the period subject to this Report. Based on this evaluation, the person serving as our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the periodic and current reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

Changes to Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
	We are currently not a party to any material pending legal proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
	As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide disclosure pursuant to this item.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
	None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
	None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
	Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
	None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
	See “Exhibit Index” on page 20 of this report.

 SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
Date: October 15, 2013	By:	/s/ Carrie L. Majeski
		Carrie L. Majeski
		President, Chief Executive Officer and interim
		Chief Financial Officer

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Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Exhibit Index

Form 10-Q for the Quarterly Period Ended August 31, 2013

Exhibit No.	Description
2.1	Asset Purchase Agreement, between Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. and Ohio Metal Working Products Company, dated September 30, 2013 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 4, 2013.
31.1	Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 17 CFR 13a-14(a) – filed herewith.
32.1	Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 - filed herewith.
101	The following materials from this report, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) are filed herewith: (i) condensed consolidated balance sheets, (ii) condensed consolidated statement of operations, (iii) condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, and (iv) the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EX-2

Exhibit 2.1

EX-31

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 17 CFR 240.13(a)-14(a)

(SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION)

I, Carrie L. Majeski, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.;
2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant, as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.	I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

a)	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to me by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under my supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report my conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.

		ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
Date:	October 15, 2013	/s/ Carrie L. Majeski
		Carrie L. Majeski
		President, Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the “Company”) for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Carrie L. Majeski, as the President, Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1.	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
2.	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

		ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
Date:	October 15, 2013	/s/ Carrie L. Majeski
		Carrie L. Majeski
		President, Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer

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Note 12 - Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

12)      Segment Information

For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, there were three reportable segments: agricultural products, pressurized vessels and modular buildings. The agricultural products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and worldwide. The pressurized vessels segment produces pressurized tanks. The modular buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses.

The accounting policies applied to determine the segment information are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Management evaluates the performance of each segment based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes, exclusive of nonrecurring gains and losses.

Approximate financial information with respect to the reportable segments is as follows.

Three Months Ended August 31, 2013

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels		Modular Buildings			Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	8,005,000	$	635,000	$	710,000		$	9,350,000
Income (loss) from operations		145,000		22,000		(113,000	)		54,000
Income (loss) before taxes		108,000		14,000		(73,000	)		49,000
Total Assets		24,563,000		2,815,000		3,006,000			30,384,000
Capital expenditures		540,000		10,000		13,000			563,000
Depreciation & Amortization		113,000		26,000		49,000			188,000

Three Months Ended August 31, 2012

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels			Modular Buildings		Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	8,176,000	$	566,000		$	2,792,000	$	11,534,000
Income (loss) from operations		1,027,000		10,000			570,000		1,607,000
Income (loss) before taxes		988,000		(47,000	)		554,000		1,495,000
Total Assets		24,082,000		2,722,000			6,090,000		32,894,000
Capital expenditures		289,000		0			5,000		294,000
Depreciation & Amortization		137,000		29,000			52,000		218,000

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2013

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels			Modular Buildings		Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	22,727,000	$	1,671,000		$	2,618,000	$	27,016,000
Income (loss) from operations		1,274,000		(114,000	)		406,000		1,566,000
Income (loss) before taxes		1,800,000		(200,000	)		420,000		2,020,000
Total Assets		24,563,000		2,815,000			3,006,000		30,384,000
Capital expenditures		737,000		18,000			18,000		773,000
Depreciation & Amortization		329,000		79,000			150,000		558,000

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2012

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels			Modular Buildings		Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	20,170,000	$	1,512,000		$	7,849,000	$	29,531,000
Income (loss) from operations		2,202,000		(108,000	)		1,369,000		3,463,000
Income (loss) before taxes		2,149,000		(278,000	)		1,318,000		3,189,000
Total Assets		24,082,000		2,722,000			6,090,000		32,894,000
Capital expenditures		1,929,000		5,000			27,000		1,961,000
Depreciation & Amortization		390,000		86,000			158,000		634,000

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Net sales	$ 9,350,391	$ 11,533,882	$ 27,015,804	$ 29,531,268
Cost of goods sold	7,622,322	8,109,820	20,354,149	21,473,360
Gross profit	1,728,069	3,424,062	6,661,655	8,057,908
Expenses:
Engineering	177,873	82,044	381,565	240,455
Selling	599,259	468,228	1,572,778	1,259,539
General and administrative	896,818	1,267,267	3,141,480	3,095,370
Total expenses	1,673,950	1,817,539	5,095,823	4,595,364
Income from operations	54,119	1,606,523	1,565,832	3,462,544
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(60,379)	(129,751)	(229,581)	(331,817)
Other	55,447	18,403	684,146	58,005
Total other income (loss)	(4,932)	(111,348)	454,565	(273,812)
Income before income taxes	49,187	1,495,175	2,020,397	3,188,732
Current tax expense	22,793	515,724	660,503	1,079,803
Net income	$ 26,394	$ 979,451	$ 1,359,894	$ 2,108,929
Net income per share:
Basic net income per share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.24	$ 0.34	$ 0.52
Diluted net income per share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.24	$ 0.34	$ 0.52
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute basic net income per share (in Shares)	4,041,682	4,035,852	4,038,118	4,031,828
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute diluted net income per share (in Shares)	4,057,773	4,052,246	4,050,819	4,049,236

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Note 5 - Accrued Expenses

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]

5)        Accrued Expenses

Major components of accrued expenses are:

	August 31, 2013		November 30, 2012
Salaries, wages, and commissions	$	914,803	$	924,123
Accrued warranty expense		520,428		578,864
Other		346,429		457,253
	$	1,781,660	$	1,960,240

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Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]

	August 31, 2013		November 30, 2012
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $42,500 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)	$	2,225,507	$	2,435,359
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $11,000 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)		981,100		1,027,330
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $12,550 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)		1,114,586		1,167,725
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $27,800 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)		1,763,897		1,875,120
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $11,700 including interest at 3.15%, due May 10, 2017		736,983		823,555
Iowa Finance Authority loan payable in monthly installments of $12,500 including interest at 2.75%, due June 1, 2020		935,733		1,027,366
IDED loan payable in monthly installments of $2,437 including interest at 6%, due June 1, 2014		21,402		41,866
IDED loan payable in monthly installments of $813 including interest at 0%, due June 1, 2014		7,324		14,649
IDED loan payable in monthly installments of $0 including interest at 0% originally due July 1, 2014, forgiven in full July 31, 2013		0		48,830
West Union Community Development Corporation loan payable in annual installments of $4,333 including interest at 0% originally due September 1, 2013, repaid in full August 21, 2013		0		4,334
Total term debt	$	7,786,532	$	8,466,134
Less current portion of term debt		1,229,308		1,165,177
Term debt, excluding current portion	$	6,557,224	$	7,300,957

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Note 13 - Subsequent Event

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

13)      Subsequent Event

On September 30, 2013, the Company acquired the assets of Ohio Metal Working Products Company in Canton, Ohio consisting of inventory, equipment, real property, and intangible assets. A new entity was formed, Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way, Inc., which will stand alone as its own segment for financial reporting purposes. Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way, Inc. is a domestic manufacturer and distributor of standard single point brazed carbide tipped tools as well as PCD (polycrystalline diamond) and CBN (cubic boron nitride) inserts and tools. The amount paid for the acquisition totaled approximately $3,172,000. The acquisition was financed by accessing the line of credit available through US Bank. The acquired assets are not subject to a security interest.

Because the purchase occurred after August 31, 2013, the event does not require recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Management evaluated all other activity of the Company and concluded that no other subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosure in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocation (USD $)	May 10, 2012
Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Inventories	$ 947,760
Equipment, tools and dies	364,053
Goodwill and intangible assets	618,729
Land and Building	1,136,000
Total	$ 3,066,542

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Note 1 - Description of the Company (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Number of Operating Segments	3

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Note 12 - Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels		Modular Buildings			Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	8,005,000	$	635,000	$	710,000		$	9,350,000
Income (loss) from operations		145,000		22,000		(113,000	)		54,000
Income (loss) before taxes		108,000		14,000		(73,000	)		49,000
Total Assets		24,563,000		2,815,000		3,006,000			30,384,000
Capital expenditures		540,000		10,000		13,000			563,000
Depreciation & Amortization		113,000		26,000		49,000			188,000

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels			Modular Buildings		Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	8,176,000	$	566,000		$	2,792,000	$	11,534,000
Income (loss) from operations		1,027,000		10,000			570,000		1,607,000
Income (loss) before taxes		988,000		(47,000	)		554,000		1,495,000
Total Assets		24,082,000		2,722,000			6,090,000		32,894,000
Capital expenditures		289,000		0			5,000		294,000
Depreciation & Amortization		137,000		29,000			52,000		218,000

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels			Modular Buildings		Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	22,727,000	$	1,671,000		$	2,618,000	$	27,016,000
Income (loss) from operations		1,274,000		(114,000	)		406,000		1,566,000
Income (loss) before taxes		1,800,000		(200,000	)		420,000		2,020,000
Total Assets		24,563,000		2,815,000			3,006,000		30,384,000
Capital expenditures		737,000		18,000			18,000		773,000
Depreciation & Amortization		329,000		79,000			150,000		558,000

	Agricultural Products		Pressurized Vessels			Modular Buildings		Consolidated
Net Sales from external customers	$	20,170,000	$	1,512,000		$	7,849,000	$	29,531,000
Income (loss) from operations		2,202,000		(108,000	)		1,369,000		3,463,000
Income (loss) before taxes		2,149,000		(278,000	)		1,318,000		3,189,000
Total Assets		24,082,000		2,722,000			6,090,000		32,894,000
Capital expenditures		1,929,000		5,000			27,000		1,961,000
Depreciation & Amortization		390,000		86,000			158,000		634,000

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Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt [Line Items]
Term Loans	$ 7,786,532	$ 8,466,134
Less current portion of term debt	1,229,308	1,165,177
Term debt, excluding current portion	6,557,224	7,300,957
US Bank Loan 1 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt [Line Items]
Term Loans	2,225,507	2,435,359
US Bank Loan 2 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt [Line Items]
Term Loans	981,100	1,027,330
US Bank Loan 3 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt [Line Items]
Term Loans	1,114,586	1,167,725
US Bank Loan 4 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt [Line Items]
Term Loans	1,763,897	1,875,120
US Bank Loan 5 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt [Line Items]
Term Loans	736,983	823,555
Iowa Finance Authority [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt [Line Items]
Term Loans	935,733	1,027,366
IDED [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt [Line Items]
Term Loans	21,402	41,866
IDED Note 1 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt [Line Items]
Term Loans	7,324	14,649
IDED Note 2 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt [Line Items]
Term Loans	0	48,830
West Union Community Development Corp [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt [Line Items]
Term Loans	$ 0	$ 4,334

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Note 12 - Segment Information (Details)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of Reportable Segments	3	3

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Note 6 - Product Warranty (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Standard Product Warranty Description	one

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Note 10 - Acquisitions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]

Inventories	$	947,760
Equipment, tools and dies		364,053
Goodwill and intangible assets		618,729
Land and Building		1,136,000
Total	$	3,066,542

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012		August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012
Net Sales from Continuing Operations:
As Reported	$	9,350,391	$	11,533,882	$	27,015,804	$	29,531,265
Pro Forma	$	9,350,391	$	11,533,882	$	27,015,804	$	31,785,360
Net Income from Continuing Operations:
As Reported	$	26,394	$	979,451	$	1,359,894	$	2,108,929
Pro Forma	$	26,394	$	979,451	$	1,359,894	$	2,623,389
Basic Net income per Share:
As Reported	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.52
Pro Forma	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.65
Diluted Net income per Share:
As Reported	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.52
Pro Forma	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.65
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute basic net income per share		4,041,682		4,035,852		4,038,118		4,031,828
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute diluted net income per share		4,057,773		4,052,246		4,050,819		4,049,236

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Note 1 - Description of the Company

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]

Nature of Operations [Text Block]

1)        Description of the Company

Unless otherwise specified, as used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Art’s-Way,” and the “Company,” refer to Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

We began operations as a farm equipment manufacturer in 1956. Since that time, we have become a major worldwide manufacturer of agricultural equipment. Our principal manufacturing plant is located in Armstrong, Iowa.

We have historically organized our business into three operating segments. Management separately evaluates the financial results of each segment because each is a strategic business unit offering different products and requiring different technology and marketing strategies. Our agricultural products segment (“Manufacturing”) manufactures farm equipment under the Art’s-Way Manufacturing label and private labels. Our pressurized vessels segment (“Vessels”) manufactures pressurized vessels and our modular buildings segment (“Scientific”) manufactures modular buildings for various uses, commonly animal containment and research laboratories. For detailed financial information relating to segment reporting, see Note 12, “Segment Information.”

On May 10, 2012, the Company acquired the assets of Universal Harvester Co., Inc. consisting of inventory, equipment, land, building, goodwill, and intangible assets. Universal Harvester Co., Inc. manufactured pickup reels for combines and swathers. The existing Universal Harvester Co., Inc. operational team was hired on May 11, 2012 to continue the manufacturing of pickup reels. The acquired assets and operations are reported with our agricultural products segment. For detailed financial information related to the acquisition, see Note 10, “Acquisitions.”

On June 25, 2013, the Company acquired the fixed assets, raw material inventory, work-in-progress inventory and select finished goods inventory of Agro Trend, a division of Rojac Industries, Inc. of Clifford, Ontario, Canada. Agro Trend distributes agricultural equipment and manufactures commercial snow blowers and agricultural trailers. Most of the existing Agro Trend operational team was retained to continue the manufacture of snow blowers and trailers. The acquired assets and operations are reported with our agricultural products segment. For specific financial information related to the acquisition, see Note 10, “Acquisitions.”

On September 30, 2013, the Company acquired the assets of Ohio Metal Working Products Company in Canton, Ohio consisting of inventory, equipment, real property, and intangible assets. Ohio Metal Working Products Company is a domestic manufacturer and distributor of standard single point brazed carbide tipped tools as well as PCD (polycrystalline diamond) and CBN (cubic boron nitride) inserts and tools. The existing Ohio Metal Working Products Company operational team was retained to continue the manufacturing of the carbide, PCD, and CBN tipped tools and inserts. The acquired assets and operations will be reported in a new segment for financial reporting purposes. The purchase occurred after August 31, 2013, and is not included in the condensed consolidated financial statements. For more information related to the acquisition, see Note 13, “Subsequent Event.”

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Note 3 - Net Income Per Share of Common Stock

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

3)        Net Income Per Share of Common Stock

Basic net income per common share has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus equivalent shares assuming exercise of stock options.

Basic and diluted earnings per common share have been computed based on the following as of August 31, 2013 and August 31, 2012:

	For the three months ended
	August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012
Basic:
Numerator: net income	$	26,394	$	979,451
Denominator: average number of common shares outstanding		4,041,682		4,035,852
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.01	$	0.24
Diluted:
Numerator: net income	$	26,394	$	979,451
Average number of common shares outstanding		4,041,682		4,035,852
Effect of dilutive stock options		16,091		16,394
Denominator: dilutive average number of common shares outstanding		4,057,773		4,052,246
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.01	$	0.24

	For the nine months ended
	August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012
Basic:
Numerator: net income	$	1,359,894	$	2,108,929
Denominator: average number of common shares outstanding		4,038,118		4,031,828
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.34	$	0.52
Diluted:
Numerator: net income	$	1,359,894	$	2,108,929
Average number of common shares outstanding		4,038,118		4,031,828
Effect of dilutive stock options		12,701		17,408
Denominator: dilutive average number of common shares outstanding		4,050,819		4,049,236
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.34	$	0.52

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Note 6 - Product Warranty

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]

6)        Product Warranty

The Company offers warranties of various lengths to its customers depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. The average length of the warranty period is one year from the date of purchase. The Company’s warranties require it to repair or replace defective products during the warranty period at no cost to the customer. The Company records a liability for estimated costs that may be incurred under its warranties. The costs are estimated based on historical experience and any specific warranty issues that have been identified. Although historical warranty costs have been within expectations, there can be no assurance that future warranty costs will not exceed historical amounts. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability and adjusts the balance as necessary. The accrued warranty balance is included in accrued expenses as shown in Note 5.

Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 and August 31, 2012 are as follows: 

	For the three months ended
	August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012
Balance, beginning	$	526,981		$	277,965
Settlements made in cash or in-kind		(177,000	)		(94,065	)
Warranties issued		170,447			313,898
Balance, ending	$	520,428		$	497,798

	For the nine months ended
	August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012
Balance, beginning	$	578,864		$	201,630
Settlements made in cash or in-kind		(558,063	)		(270,784	)
Warranties issued		499,627			566,952
Balance, ending	$	520,428		$	497,798

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Note 4 - Inventory

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

4)        Inventory

Major classes of inventory are:

	August 31, 2013			November 30, 2012
Raw materials	$	9,738,444		$	8,466,060
Work in process		310,240			632,969
Finished goods		6,547,618			7,694,528
	$	16,596,302		$	16,793,557
Less: Reserves		(2,901,466	)		(2,466,075	)
	$	13,694,836		$	14,327,482

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Note 12 - Segment Information (Details) - Segment Reporting Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from external customers	$ 9,350,391	$ 11,533,882	$ 27,015,804	$ 29,531,268
Income (loss) from operations	54,119	1,606,523	1,565,832	3,462,544
Income (loss) before tax	49,000	1,495,000	2,020,000	3,189,000
Total Assets	30,384,258	32,894,000	30,384,258	32,894,000	31,228,676
Capital expenditures	563,000	294,000	773,000	1,961,000
Depreciation & Amortization	188,000	218,000	558,000	634,000
Agricultural Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from external customers	8,005,000	8,176,000	22,727,000	20,170,000
Income (loss) from operations	145,000	1,027,000	1,274,000	2,202,000
Income (loss) before tax	108,000	988,000	1,800,000	2,149,000
Total Assets	24,563,000	24,082,000	24,563,000	24,082,000
Capital expenditures	540,000	289,000	737,000	1,929,000
Depreciation & Amortization	113,000	137,000	329,000	390,000
Pressurized Vessels [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from external customers	635,000	566,000	1,671,000	1,512,000
Income (loss) from operations	22,000	10,000	(114,000)	(108,000)
Income (loss) before tax	14,000	(47,000)	(200,000)	(278,000)
Total Assets	2,815,000	2,722,000	2,815,000	2,722,000
Capital expenditures	10,000	0	18,000	5,000
Depreciation & Amortization	26,000	29,000	79,000	86,000
Modular Buildings [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from external customers	710,000	2,792,000	2,618,000	7,849,000
Income (loss) from operations	(113,000)	570,000	406,000	1,369,000
Income (loss) before tax	(73,000)	554,000	420,000	1,318,000
Total Assets	3,006,000	6,090,000	3,006,000	6,090,000
Capital expenditures	13,000	5,000	18,000	27,000
Depreciation & Amortization	$ 49,000	$ 52,000	$ 150,000	$ 158,000

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Note 3 - Net Income Per Share of Common Stock (Details) - Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Basic:
Numerator: net income (in Dollars)	$ 26,394	$ 979,451	$ 1,359,894	$ 2,108,929
Average number of common shares outstanding	4,041,682	4,035,852	4,038,118	4,031,828
Effect of dilutive stock options	16,091	16,394	12,701	17,408
Denominator: dilutive average number of common shares outstanding	4,057,773	4,052,246	4,050,819	4,049,236
Diluted earnings per common share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.24	$ 0.34	$ 0.52
Basic earnings per common share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.24	$ 0.34	$ 0.52

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Note 6 - Product Warranty (Details) - Changes In Product Warranty Liability (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Changes In Product Warranty Liability [Abstract]
Balance, beginning	$ 526,981	$ 277,965	$ 578,864	$ 201,630
Balance, ending	520,428	497,798	520,428	497,798
Settlements made in cash or in-kind	(177,000)	(94,065)	(558,063)	(270,784)
Warranties issued	$ 170,447	$ 313,898	$ 499,627	$ 566,952

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Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)		0 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	May 10, 2012	May 10, 2012 Current and Future Cash Payments [Member] Universal Harvester [Member]	May 10, 2012 Common Stock [Member] Universal Harvester [Member]	May 10, 2012 Universal Harvester [Member]	May 31, 2013 Universal Harvester [Member]	May 10, 2012 Universal Harvester [Member] Cash [Member]	Jun. 25, 2013 Agro Trend [Member]
Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				$ 3,066,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		(3,030,450)	35,550			3,030,450	311,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares (in Shares)					5,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned					35,550
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment							88,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory	947,760						223,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability							$ 600,000

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Allowance for doubtful accounts (in Dollars)	$ 31,838	$ 27,958
Undesignated preferred stock - par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Undesignated preferred stock - authorized shares (in Shares)	500,000	500,000
Undesignated preferred stock - issued shares (in Shares)	0	0
Undesignated preferred stock - outstanding shares (in Shares)	0	0
Common stock – par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock – authorized shares (in Shares)	9,500,000	9,500,000
Common stock – issued shares (in Shares)	4,042,552	4,035,052
Common stock – outstanding shares (in Shares)	4,042,552	4,035,052

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Note 9 - Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]

9)        Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Based Compensation

On January 27, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized and approved the Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”).  The 2011 Plan was approved by the stockholders on April 28, 2011.  It replaced the Employee Stock Option Plan and the Directors’ Stock Option Plan (collectively, the “Prior Plans”), and no further stock options will be awarded under the Prior Plans.  Awards to directors and executive officers under the 2011 Plan will be governed by the forms of agreement approved by the Board of Directors.

The 2011 Plan permits the plan administrator to award nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance awards, and stock appreciation rights to employees (including officers), directors, and consultants.  The Board of Directors has approved a director compensation policy pursuant to which non-employee directors are automatically granted non-qualified stock options to purchase 2,000 shares of common stock annually or initially upon their election to the Board, which are fully vested.

Stock options granted prior to January 27, 2011 are governed by the applicable Prior Plan and the forms of agreement adopted thereunder.

Stock-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of stock-based awards measured at the grant date and recognized over the relevant vesting period. We estimate the fair value of each stock-based award on the measurement date using the Black-Scholes option valuation model which incorporates assumptions as to stock price volatility, the expected life of the options, risk-free interest rate, and dividend yield. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock and other factors. The Company uses historical option exercise and termination data to estimate the expected term the options are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield is calculated using historical dividend amounts and the stock price at the option issuance date. We did not incur any stock-based compensation expense during the quarter ended August 31, 2013.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operations:
Net income	$ 1,359,894	$ 2,108,929
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock based compensation	29,812	34,518
Gain on disposal of property, plant, and equipment	(603,454)
Depreciation expense	558,292	587,792
Amortization expense	0	45,000
Bad debt expense	3,880	0
Deferred income taxes	(97,147)	(33,956)
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable	309,986	(4,201,297)
Inventories	855,817	435,454
Other current assets	40,991	(156,733)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable	234,643	368,143
Contracts in progress, net	(1,304,566)	1,966,990
Customer deposits	(36,567)	(244,726)
Income taxes payable	(476,695)	494,949
Accrued expenses	(178,581)	802,745
Net cash provided by operating activities	696,305	2,207,808
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(684,809)	(533,123)
Proceeds from sale of Armstrong, IA land and Salem, SD building	835,536
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of line of credit to bank		(746,565)
Proceeds from term debt	228,339	2,880,000
Repayment of term debt	(907,939)	(596,753)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	30,870	9,110
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(648,730)	1,545,792
Net increase/(decrease) in cash	(113,044)	216,912
Cash at beginning of period	1,546,609	118,924
Cash at end of period	1,433,565	335,836
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	229,581	331,818
Income taxes	1,234,345	443,926
Universal Harvester [Member]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of assets		(3,003,565)
Argo Trend [Member]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of assets	(311,346)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	$ (160,619)	$ (3,536,688)

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Current assets:
Cash	$ 1,433,565	$ 1,546,609
Accounts receivable-customers, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $31,838 and $27,958 in 2013 and 2012, respectively	2,464,140	2,778,007
Inventories, net	13,694,836	14,327,482
Deferred taxes	1,087,143	1,061,806
Cost and Profit in Excess of Billings	350,242	102,058
Other current assets	268,809	309,800
Total current assets	19,298,735	20,125,762
Property, plant, and equipment, net	9,834,412	9,562,698
Assets held for lease, net	257,382	340,979
Assets held for sale, net		205,508
Goodwill and other Intangibles	993,729	993,729
Total assets	30,384,258	31,228,676
Current liabilities:
Current portion of term debt	1,229,308	1,165,177
Accounts payable	888,966	654,322
Customer deposits	195,733	232,300
Billings in Excess of Cost and Profit	69,284	1,125,666
Accrued expenses	1,781,660	1,960,240
Income taxes payable	344,605	821,300
Total current liabilities	4,509,556	5,959,005
Deferred taxes	825,682	897,492
Long Term debt, excluding current portion	6,557,224	7,300,957
Total liabilities	11,892,462	14,157,454
Stockholders’ equity:
Undesignated preferred stock - $0.01 par value. Authorized 500,000 shares in 2013 and 2012; issued and outstanding 0 shares in 2013 and 2012.	0	0
Common stock – $0.01 par value. Authorized 9,500,000 shares in 2013 and 2012; issued and outstanding 4,042,552 in 2013 and 4,035,052 in 2012	40,426	40,351
Additional paid-in capital	2,600,927	2,540,320
Retained earnings	15,850,443	14,490,551
Total stockholders’ equity	18,491,796	17,071,222
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 30,384,258	$ 31,228,676

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Note 4 - Inventory (Details) - Major Classes Of Inventory (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Major Classes Of Inventory [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 9,738,444	$ 8,466,060
Work in process	310,240	632,969
Finished goods	6,547,618	7,694,528
	16,596,302	16,793,557
Less: Reserves	(2,901,466)	(2,466,075)
	$ 13,694,836	$ 14,327,482

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Note 6 - Product Warranty (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]

	For the three months ended
	August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012
Balance, beginning	$	526,981		$	277,965
Settlements made in cash or in-kind		(177,000	)		(94,065	)
Warranties issued		170,447			313,898
Balance, ending	$	520,428		$	497,798

	For the nine months ended
	August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012
Balance, beginning	$	578,864		$	201,630
Settlements made in cash or in-kind		(558,063	)		(270,784	)
Warranties issued		499,627			566,952
Balance, ending	$	520,428		$	497,798

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Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) - The Unaudited Pro Forma Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
The Unaudited Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
As Reported (in Dollars)	$ 9,350,391	$ 11,533,882	$ 27,015,804	$ 29,531,268
Pro Forma (in Dollars)	9,350,391	11,533,882	27,015,804	31,785,360
As Reported (in Dollars)	26,394	979,451	1,359,894	2,108,929
Pro Forma (in Dollars)	$ 26,394	$ 979,451	$ 1,359,894	$ 2,623,389
As Reported	$ 0.01	$ 0.24	$ 0.34	$ 0.52
Pro Forma	$ 0.01	$ 0.24	$ 0.34	$ 0.65
As Reported	$ 0.01	$ 0.24	$ 0.34	$ 0.52
Pro Forma	$ 0.01	$ 0.24	$ 0.34	$ 0.65
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute basic net income per share (in Shares)	4,041,682	4,035,852	4,038,118	4,031,828
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute diluted net income per share (in Shares)	4,057,773	4,052,246	4,050,819	4,049,236

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Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (Parentheticals) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	May 01, 2010
US Bank Loan 1 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Installments (in Dollars)	$ 42,500	$ 42,500
Interest rate	2.98%	2.98%
US Bank Loan 2 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Installments (in Dollars)	11,000	11,000
Interest rate	2.98%	2.98%
US Bank Loan 3 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Installments (in Dollars)	12,550	12,550
Interest rate	2.98%	2.98%
US Bank Loan 4 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Installments (in Dollars)	27,800	27,800
Interest rate	2.98%	2.98%
US Bank Loan 5 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Installments (in Dollars)	11,700	11,700
Interest rate	3.15%	3.15%
Iowa Finance Authority [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Installments (in Dollars)	12,500	12,500
Interest rate	2.75%	2.75%	2.75%	3.50%
IDED [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Installments (in Dollars)	2,437	2,437
Interest rate	6.00%	6.00%
IDED Note 1 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Installments (in Dollars)	813	813
Interest rate	0.00%	0.00%
IDED Note 2 [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Installments (in Dollars)	0	0
Interest rate	0.00%	0.00%
West Union Community Development Corp [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) - Summary Of Term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]
Installments (in Dollars)	$ 4,333	$ 4,333
Interest rate	0.00%	0.00%

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Note 9 - Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Based Compensation (Details) (Non-Qualified Options to Each Director Annually or Upon Election [Member])	Aug. 31, 2013
Non-Qualified Options to Each Director Annually or Upon Election [Member]
Note 9 - Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	2,000

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Note 8 - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]

Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]

8)        Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Fair Value Measurement Update

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” that amends the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and disclosing information about fair value measurements. The amendments in this update achieve the objective of developing common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements, as well as improving consistency and understandability. Some of the requirements clarify the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements while other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, with no early adoption permitted. This standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Comprehensive Income

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU NO. 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income” that improves the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and increases the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statements of changes in stockholders’ equity. The amendments in this standard require that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. Under either method, adjustments must be displayed for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income (“OCI”) to net income, in both net income and OCI. The standard does not change the current option for presenting components of OCI gross or net of the effect of income taxes, provided that such tax effects are presented in the statement in which OCI is presented or disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Additionally, the standard does not affect the calculation or reporting of earnings per share. For public entities, the amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and are to be applied retrospectively, with early adoption permitted. This standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU (Accounting Standards Update) No. 2011-12 which stated that the new presentation requirements about reclassifications of items out of accumulated other comprehensive income would be difficult for preparers and may add unnecessary complexity to financial statements. In addition it is difficult for some stakeholders to change systems in time to gather the information for the new presentation requirements by the effective date of Update 2011-05. Given these issues, they asked the Board to reconsider whether it is necessary to require entities to present reclassification adjustments by component in both the statement where net income is presented and the statement where other comprehensive income is presented for both interim and annual financial statements. Because those pending paragraphs are effective on a retrospective basis for public entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, and interim periods within those years, those stakeholders asked the Board, at a minimum, to defer the effective date pertaining to reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income in Accounting Standards Update 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income, until the Board is able to reconsider those paragraphs.

In order to defer only those changes in Update 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments, the paragraphs in this Update supersede certain pending paragraphs in Update 2011-05. The amendments are being made to allow the Board time to confirm whether to present on the face of the financial statements the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented. While the Board is considering the operational concerns about the presentation requirements for reclassification adjustments and the needs of financial statement users for additional information about reclassification adjustments, entities should continue to report reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income consistent with the presentation requirements in effect before Update 2011-05. All other requirements in Update 2011-05 are not affected by this Update, including the requirement to report comprehensive income either in a single continuous financial statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. Public entities must apply these requirements for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. This standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” that clarifies how an unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists; as a reduction to a deferred tax asset or as a liability. The amendments are meant to eliminate the diversity that exists in the financial statement presentation of the unrecognized tax benefits. The amendments in this ASU do not require new recurring disclosures and are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The amendments should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. The effective date for the Company will be fiscal year beginning December 1, 2014. The Company currently has no unrecognized tax benefits that are impacted by the amendment and the Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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Note 5 - Accrued Expenses (Details) - Major Components Of Accrued Expenses (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Major Components Of Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Salaries, wages, and commissions	$ 914,803	$ 924,123
Accrued warranty expense	520,428	578,864
Other	346,429	457,253
	$ 1,781,660	$ 1,960,240

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Note 13 - Subsequent Event (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	Jun. 25, 2013
Subsequent Event [Member]
Note 13 - Subsequent Event (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 3,172,000

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Note 11 - Disclosures About the Fair Value of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

11)      Disclosures About the Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. At August 31, 2013, and November 30, 2012, the carrying amount approximated fair value for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, notes payable to bank, and other current and long-term liabilities. The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the Company’s installment term loans payable also approximate recorded value because the interest rates charged under the loan terms are not substantially different than current interest rates.

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Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

7)        Loan and Credit Agreements

On May 1, 2013, the Company began to move all banking arrangements previously held through West Bank to U.S. Bank. The relationship with U.S. Bank now includes an $8,000,000 revolving line of credit (the “Line of Credit”) which is scheduled to mature on May 1, 2014. The Line of Credit is renewable annually with advances funding the Company’s working capital needs and is secured by real property and fixed asset collateral. The interest rate is U.S. Bank’s prime interest rate, adjusted each time that the Federal prime rate changes, with a minimum rate of 3.50%. As of August 31, 2013, the interest rate was the minimum of 3.50%. Monthly interest-only payments are required and the unpaid principal is due on the maturity date. As of August 31, 2013, the Company had no principal balance outstanding against the Line of Credit. The Line of Credit states that the borrowing base will be an amount equal to the sum of 75% of accounts receivable (discounted for aged accounts and customer balances exceeding 20% of aggregate receivables), plus 50% of inventory (this component cannot exceed $6,000,000 and only includes finished goods and raw materials deemed to be in good condition and not obsolete), less any outstanding loan balance of the Line of Credit, and less undrawn amounts of outstanding letters of credit issued by U.S. Bank or any affiliate. The Company’s obligations under the Line of Credit are evidenced by a Revolving Credit Note effective May 1, 2013, a Revolving Credit Agreement dated May 1, 2013 and certain other ancillary documents.   

In addition to the Line of Credit, on May 1, 2013, the Company refinanced all outstanding West Bank term loans with U.S. Bank. The West Bank long-term debt, which had outstanding principal balances of $4,342,000 at a fixed interest rate of 4.75% and $1,749,000 at a fixed interest rate of 4.50%, was paid off with four U.S. Bank loans totaling $6,319,000 at a fixed interest rate of 2.98% (the “2013 U.S. Bank Term Loans”). As detailed in the Company’s long-term debt summary below, monthly principal and interest payments in the aggregate amount of $93,850 are required, with final payments of principal and accrued interest on the four loans, in the aggregate amount of $1,372,000, due on May 1, 2018.

As a result of paying off the West Bank loans, the Company incurred $130,000 worth of prepayment penalties which were financed by the U.S. Bank loans. The penalties were booked to fixed costs on the income statement for the quarter ended May 31, 2013. Closing costs amounted to $9,000 and will be amortized over the life of the loans.

Except for the U.S. Bank UHC Loan (as defined below), each of the Company’s term loans from U.S. Bank is governed by a Term Note and a Term Loan Agreement. Each Term Loan Agreement and the Revolving Credit Agreement require the Company to provide monthly internally prepared financial reports, year-end audited financial statements, and a monthly aging of accounts receivable. The Company, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, must maintain a debt to tangible net worth ratio of not more than 1.5 to 1.0 and a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.15 to 1.00. The loans are secured by a first position security interest on the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, including but not limited to, inventories, machinery, equipment and real estate, in accordance with the Business Security Agreements entered into by the Company and its subsidiaries and the Pledge Agreements entered into by the subsidiaries. Additionally, the Company has mortgaged certain real property in favor of U.S. Bank to secure the new loans, as documented by the Mortgage, Security Agreement and Assignment of Rents between U.S. Bank and the Company and its subsidiaries.

If the Company or its subsidiaries (as guarantors pursuant to continuing guaranties) commits an event of default under the Term Loan Agreements, Business Security Agreements, Pledge Agreements or Revolving Credit Agreement and fails or is unable to cure that default, the interest rate on each of the loans and Line of Credit could increase by 5.0% per annum and U.S. Bank can immediately terminate its obligation, if any, to make additional loans to the Company. In addition, U.S. Bank may collect any and all money due or to become due and shall have all other rights and remedies for default provided by the Uniform Commercial Code, as well as any other applicable law and the various loan agreements, including, without limitation, the right to repossess, render unusable and/or dispose of the collateral without judicial process.

The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Term Loan Agreements and the Revolving Credit Agreement as measured on August 31, 2013, other than its covenant to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.15 to 1.00. The fixed charge coverage ratio is based on a rolling 12 month calculation and measures the Company’s ability to cover fixed expenses such as loan payments, tax payments, rental payments, and dividends. The timing of tax payments was the main reason for the non-compliance result as of August 31, 2013. US Bank has issued a waiver forgiving the non-compliance for the third quarter and no event of default occurred. The next measurement date is November 30, 2013.

On May 10, 2012, the Company obtained $880,000 in long-term debt from U.S. Bank issued to acquire the building and property of Universal Harvester Co., Inc. located in Ames, Iowa (the “U.S. Bank UHC Loan”). The maturity date of this loan is May 10, 2017, with a final payment of principal and accrued interest in the amount of $283,500 due May 10, 2017. This loan is secured by a mortgage on the building and property acquired from Universal Harvester Co., Inc. in Ames, Iowa, pursuant to a Mortgage, Security Agreement and Assignment of Rents between the Company and U.S. Bank, dated May 10, 2012. On May 1, 2013, the U.S. Bank UHC Loan and the Mortgage were amended to extend the mortgage to secure the 2013 U.S. Bank Term Loans in addition to the U.S. Bank UHC Loan.

If the Company or its subsidiaries (as guarantors) commits an event of default under the agreement governing the U.S. Bank UHC Loan, the lender may cause the entire amount of the loan to be immediately due and payable, may foreclose on the property, or may increase the interest rate to a rate of 5.00% per annum, plus the interest rate otherwise payable under the U.S. Bank Loan.

On May 1, 2010, the Company obtained a loan to finance the purchase of an additional facility located in West Union, Iowa to be used as a distribution center, warehouse facility, and manufacturing plant for certain products under the Art’s-Way brand. The funds for this loan were made available by the Iowa Finance Authority by the issuance of tax exempt bonds. This loan had an original principal amount of $1,300,000 and an interest rate of 3.5%. On February 1, 2013, the interest rate was decreased to 2.75%. The other terms of the loan remain unchanged.

This loan from the Iowa Finance Authority, which has been assigned to The First National Bank of West Union (n/k/a Bank 1^st), is governed by a Manufacturing Facility Revenue Note dated May 28, 2010 as amended February 1, 2013 and a Loan Agreement dated May 1, 2010 and a First Amendment to Loan Agreement dated February 1, 2013 (collectively, “the IFA Loan Agreement”), which requires the Company to provide quarterly internally prepared financial reports and year-end audited financial statements and to maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.5 to 1.0, which is measured at November 30 of each year. Among other covenants, the IFA Loan Agreement also requires the Company to maintain proper insurance on, and maintain in good repair, the West Union Facility, and continue to conduct business and remain duly qualified to do business in the State of Iowa. The loan is secured by a mortgage on the Company’s West Union Facility, pursuant to a Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Financing Statement dated May 1, 2010 between the Company and The First National Bank of West Union (the “West Union Mortgage”).

If the Company commits an event of default under the IFA Loan Agreement and does not cure the event of default within the time specified by the IFA Loan Agreement, the lender may cause the entire amount of the loan to be immediately due and payable and take any other action that it is lawfully permitted to take or in equity to enforce the Company’s performance.

The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the IFA Loan Agreement as measured on November 30, 2012. The next measurement date is November 30, 2013.

A summary of the Company’s term debt is as follows:

	August 31, 2013		November 30, 2012
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $42,500 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)	$	2,225,507	$	2,435,359
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $11,000 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)		981,100		1,027,330
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $12,550 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)		1,114,586		1,167,725
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $27,800 including interest at 2.98%, due May 1, 2018 (November 30, 2012 is West Bank loan amount)		1,763,897		1,875,120
U.S. Bank loan payable in monthly installments of $11,700 including interest at 3.15%, due May 10, 2017		736,983		823,555
Iowa Finance Authority loan payable in monthly installments of $12,500 including interest at 2.75%, due June 1, 2020		935,733		1,027,366
IDED loan payable in monthly installments of $2,437 including interest at 6%, due June 1, 2014		21,402		41,866
IDED loan payable in monthly installments of $813 including interest at 0%, due June 1, 2014		7,324		14,649
IDED loan payable in monthly installments of $0 including interest at 0% originally due July 1, 2014, forgiven in full July 31, 2013		0		48,830
West Union Community Development Corporation loan payable in annual installments of $4,333 including interest at 0% originally due September 1, 2013, repaid in full August 21, 2013		0		4,334
Total term debt	$	7,786,532	$	8,466,134
Less current portion of term debt		1,229,308		1,165,177
Term debt, excluding current portion	$	6,557,224	$	7,300,957

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Account Policies

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

2)        Summary of Significant Account Policies

Statement Presentation

The foregoing condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results for the interim periods. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2013.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended				1 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2013 West Bank Loan 1 [Member]	Apr. 30, 2013 West Bank Loan 2 [Member]	May 31, 2013 US Bank, New Loans [Member]	May 31, 2013 West Bank [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 US Bank [Member]	May 10, 2012 US Bank [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Iowa Finance Authority [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 Iowa Finance Authority [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Iowa Finance Authority [Member]	May 01, 2010 Iowa Finance Authority [Member]
Note 7 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity (in Dollars)	$ 8,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum	3.50%
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Description	The Line of Credit states that the borrowing base will be an amount equal to the sum of 75% of accounts receivable (discounted for aged accounts and customer balances exceeding 20% of aggregate receivables), plus 50% of inventory (this component cannot exceed $6,000,000 and only includes finished goods and raw materials deemed to be in good condition and not obsolete), less any outstanding loan balance of the Line of Credit, and less undrawn amounts of outstanding letters of credit issued by U.S. Bank or any affiliate.
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Borrowing Base, Percentage of Accounts Receivable	75.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Borrowing Base, Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Receivables	20.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Borrowing Base, Percentage of Inventory	50.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Borrowing Base, Maximum Inventory Amount (in Dollars)	6,000,000
Long-term Debt (in Dollars)	7,786,532	8,466,134	4,342,000	1,749,000					935,733	1,027,366
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			4.75%	4.50%	2.98%				2.75%	2.75%	2.75%	3.50%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount (in Dollars)					6,319,000			880,000				1,300,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment (in Dollars)					93,850				12,500	12,500
Term Loan Final Payment (in Dollars)					1,372,000		283,500
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount (in Dollars)						130,000
Debt Issuance Cost (in Dollars)					$ 9,000
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt to Tangible Net Worth Ratio					1.5
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio					1.15
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Interest Rate Increase in Event of Default					5.00%		5.00%
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt Service Coverage Ratio											1.5

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Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]

Statement Presentation

The foregoing condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results for the interim periods. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2013.

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Note 10 - Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]

Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]

10)      Acquisitions

On May 10, 2012, the Company acquired the assets of Universal Harvester Co., Inc. consisting of inventory, equipment, land, building, goodwill, and intangible assets. The acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred was approximately $3,066,000 consisting of $3,030,450 of cash and $35,550 of common stock. . The Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock valued at $35,550 based on the closing market price as of May 10, 2012.

The operating results of the acquired business are reflected in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations from the acquisition date forward. The acquisition was made to continue the Company’s growth strategy and diversify its product offerings inside the agricultural industry. The purchase price was determined based on an arms-length negotiated value. The transaction is being accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, with the purchase price allocated to the individual assets acquired. The purchase price allocation below is the final valuation.

The consideration has been allocated as follows:

Inventories	$	947,760
Equipment, tools and dies		364,053
Goodwill and intangible assets		618,729
Land and Building		1,136,000
Total	$	3,066,542

The unaudited pro forma information for the periods set forth below gives effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred at the beginning of fiscal year starting December 1, 2011. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved had the acquisition been consummated as of that time or that may result in the future:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012		August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012
Net Sales from Continuing Operations:
As Reported	$	9,350,391	$	11,533,882	$	27,015,804	$	29,531,265
Pro Forma	$	9,350,391	$	11,533,882	$	27,015,804	$	31,785,360
Net Income from Continuing Operations:
As Reported	$	26,394	$	979,451	$	1,359,894	$	2,108,929
Pro Forma	$	26,394	$	979,451	$	1,359,894	$	2,623,389
Basic Net income per Share:
As Reported	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.52
Pro Forma	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.65
Diluted Net income per Share:
As Reported	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.52
Pro Forma	$	0.01	$	0.24	$	0.34	$	0.65
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute basic net income per share		4,041,682		4,035,852		4,038,118		4,031,828
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute diluted net income per share		4,057,773		4,052,246		4,050,819		4,049,236

On June 25, 2013, the Company acquired the fixed assets, raw material inventory, work-in-process inventory, and select finished good inventory of Agro Trend, a division of Rojac Industries, Inc. of Clifford, Ontario, Canada. A new entity was formed, Art's Way Manufacturing International, LTD (“International”), which is included in the agricultural products segment for financial reporting purposes. International will lease the facility in Clifford, Ontario and is continuing manufacturing, marketing and sales from the Canadian location. The amount paid in US dollars for the acquisition of assets totaled $311,000 ($88,000 in fixed assets and $223,000 in inventory). The operating results of the acquired business are reflected in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations from the acquisition date forward. The acquisition was made to continue the Company’s growth strategy and diversify its product offerings inside the agricultural industry.

The acquisition also includes a consignment arrangement regarding $600,000 of select finished good inventory. As part of the arrangement, International agrees to use reasonable efforts to sell the inventory including providing a sales and marketing plan with projections within 60 days of the closing date and meeting with the consignor quarterly to discuss progress. Once a month, International will pay the consignor an amount equal to the cost base of the inventory sold that month.

The financial books of the operation are kept in the functional currency of Canadian dollars and the financial statements are converted to U.S. Dollars for consolidation. When consolidating the financial results of the Company into U.S. Dollars for reporting purposes, the Company uses the All-Current translation method. The All-Current method requires the balance sheet assets and liabilities be translated to U.S. Dollars at the exchange rate as of quarter end. Owner’s equity is translated at historical exchange rates and retained earnings are translated at an average exchange rate for the period. Additionally, revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the periods presented. The resulting cumulative translation adjustment is carried on the balance sheet and distributed among various balance sheet accounts. The Company monitors the amount of the adjustment and considers it to be immaterial.

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Note 5 - Accrued Expenses (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]

	August 31, 2013		November 30, 2012
Salaries, wages, and commissions	$	914,803	$	924,123
Accrued warranty expense		520,428		578,864
Other		346,429		457,253
	$	1,781,660	$	1,960,240

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Note 3 - Net Income Per Share of Common Stock (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

	For the three months ended
	August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012
Basic:
Numerator: net income	$	26,394	$	979,451
Denominator: average number of common shares outstanding		4,041,682		4,035,852
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.01	$	0.24
Diluted:
Numerator: net income	$	26,394	$	979,451
Average number of common shares outstanding		4,041,682		4,035,852
Effect of dilutive stock options		16,091		16,394
Denominator: dilutive average number of common shares outstanding		4,057,773		4,052,246
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.01	$	0.24

	For the nine months ended
	August 31, 2013		August 31, 2012
Basic:
Numerator: net income	$	1,359,894	$	2,108,929
Denominator: average number of common shares outstanding		4,038,118		4,031,828
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.34	$	0.52
Diluted:
Numerator: net income	$	1,359,894	$	2,108,929
Average number of common shares outstanding		4,038,118		4,031,828
Effect of dilutive stock options		12,701		17,408
Denominator: dilutive average number of common shares outstanding		4,050,819		4,049,236
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.34	$	0.52

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Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Sep. 09, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--11-30
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		4,042,552
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0000007623
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Period End Date	Aug. 31, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3

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Note 4 - Inventory (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]

	August 31, 2013			November 30, 2012
Raw materials	$	9,738,444		$	8,466,060
Work in process		310,240			632,969
Finished goods		6,547,618			7,694,528
	$	16,596,302		$	16,793,557
Less: Reserves		(2,901,466	)		(2,466,075	)
	$	13,694,836		$	14,327,482