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Commitments And Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]  
Commitments And Contingencies

I.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is involved in largely routine litigation incidental to its business.  Management believes the ultimate outcome of this litigation will not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.

 

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had commitments to purchase approximately $13,900,000 of equipment for the Absorbent Products segment, most of which is expected to be received by the Company in 2013.  The Company also had commitments of approximately $2,500,000 for the Defense segment, which is part of its facility construction project in Florida scheduled for completion in 2013.  The construction project is more fully described in Note P.