FIXED ASSETS

Fixed assets consisted of the following at December 31:



					Estimated Useful
(In thousands)	2015		2014		Life in Years
Land	$	11,064	$	10,792
Buildings and improvements	89,616		85,002		10 to 40
Leasehold improvements	11,147		8,114		3 to 10
Machinery and equipment	153,784		138,025		3 to 15
Furniture and fixtures	20,653		20,729		3 to 8
Construction in progress	5,512		9,515
Fixed assets, at cost	291,776		272,177
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	141,176		125,389
Fixed assets, net	$	150,600	$	146,788

Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets was as follows for the years ended December 31:



(In thousands)	2015		2014		2013
Cost of sales	$	21,289	$	16,364	$	14,667
Selling, general and administrative expenses	4,137		3,440		2,773
Total	$	25,426	$	19,804	$	17,440