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INVENTORIES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES
NOTE D - INVENTORIES
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Market is replacement cost or net realizable value. We estimate reserves for inventory obsolescence based on our judgment of future realization. Inventories were comprised of the following (in thousands): 
 
   
March 31,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
Raw materials
  $ 6,901     $ 6,806  
Work in process
    4,188       4,024  
Finished goods
    4,567       4,344  
Spare parts and supplies
    926       956  
      16,582       16,130  
Allowance for obsolete inventory
    (994 )     (748 )
    Inventories, net
  $ 15,588     $ 15,382