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Debt
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2016
Debt [Abstract]  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Note 7 - Debt
 
2015

2014

Revolving line domestic
$5,237
$11,353
Mortgage notes
1,443

1,530

Revolving lines foreign
8,131

2,774

Term loans
246

1,808

Capitalized lease obligations
442

1,060

Total debt
15,499

18,525

Less current maturities
14,006

16,170

Total long-term debt
$1,493
$2,355


The following table summarizes the Company's scheduled maturities at January 31:
 
Total
2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Thereafter

Revolving line domestic
$5,237

$5,237


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—

Mortgages
1,443
97
102
107
112
117
908
Revolving line foreign
8,131
8,131





Term loans
246
165
81




Capitalized lease obligations
442
376
66




Total
$15,499
$14,006
$249
$107
$112
$117
$908


On September 24, 2014, the Company entered into a credit and security agreement with a financial institution (as amended, "Credit Agreement"). Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, which matures on September 24, 2019, the Company can borrow up to $25.0 million, subject to borrowing base and other requirements, under a revolving line of credit. The Credit Agreement covenants restrict debt, liens, and certain investments, and require attainment of specific levels of profitability and cash flows when reaching certain levels of availability. Interest rates are based on options selected by the Company as follows: (a) a margin in effect plus a base rate, if below certain availability limits; or (b) a margin in effect plus the Eurodollar rate for the corresponding interest period. At January 31, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement. The domestic revolving line balance as of January 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 was included as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheets.

At January 31, 2016, the Company had borrowed $5.2 million at 3.25% and 1.5% and had $8.3 million available to it under the revolving line of credit. In addition, $0.3 million of availability was used under the Credit Agreement primarily to support letters of credit to guarantee amounts committed for inventory purchases. Cash required for operations is provided by draw-downs on the line of credit.

On February 29, 2016, the Company reduced the amount that can be borrowed under the Credit Agreement to $15.0 million.

Revolving lines foreign. The Company also has credit arrangements used by its Middle Eastern subsidiaries. These credit arrangements are in the form of overdraft facilities and project financing at rates competitive in the countries in which the Company operates. The lines are secured by certain equipment, certain assets, such as accounts receivable and inventory, and a guarantee by the Company. Some credit arrangement covenants requires a minimum tangible net worth to be maintained. At January 31, 2016, the Company was in compliance with the covenant under the credit arrangement. Interest rates are 4.0% per annum below National Bank of Fujairah Base Rate, minimum 3.5% per annum and Emirates Inter Bank Offered Rate (EIBOR) plus 3.5% per annum. The Company's interest rates range from 3.5% to 6.0% at January 31, 2016. At January 31, 2016, the Company can borrow $43.8 million under these credit arrangements. The Company borrowed $8.1 million and had $28.7 million available under these credit arrangements as of January 31, 2016. In addition, $7.0 million of availability was used to support letters of credit to guarantee amounts committed for inventory purchases.

The Company has a revolving line for 50 million Saudi Riyal (approximately $13.3 million U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the transaction date) from a Saudi Arabian bank. The loan has an interest rate of approximately 6% and matures September 2016.

The Company has a revolving line for 40 million Dirhams (approximately $10.9 million U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the transaction date) from a bank in the U.A.E. The loan has an interest rate of approximately 6% and matures June 2016.

The Company has a revolving line for 71.6 million Dirhams (approximately $19.5 million U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the transaction date) from a bank in the U.A.E. The loan has an interest rate of approximately 6% and matures November 2016.

The Company guarantees the subsidiaries' debt including all foreign debt.

Mortgages. On June 19, 2012, Perma-Pipe, Inc. borrowed $1.8 million under a mortgage note secured by its manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee. The proceeds were used for payment of amounts borrowed. The loan bears interest at 4.5% with monthly payments of $13 thousand for both principal and interest and matures July 1, 2027. On June 19, 2022, and on the same day of each year thereafter, the interest rate shall adjust to the prime rate, provided that the applicable interest rate shall not adjust more than 2.0% per annum and shall be subject to ceiling of 18.0% and a floor of 4.5%.

On March 4, 2008, the Company borrowed $5.4 million under a mortgage note secured by the Filtration Products manufacturing facility located in Bolingbrook, Illinois that matures March 2033. The 25 year mortgage resets its interest rate every five years based on a published index. The interest rate is 4.04% with monthly payments of $30 thousand for principal and interest combined. This mortgage is reported in liabilities of discontinued operations.

On January 18, 2008, the Company borrowed $3.7 million under a mortgage note secured by its manufacturing and office facility in Niles, Illinois. The loan bears interest at 6.3% with monthly payments of $23 thousand for both principal and interest based on an amortization schedule of thirty years with a balloon payment at maturity in January 2018. This mortgage is reported in current liabilities held for sale.

Term loans. Between March 2015 and September 2015, the Company obtained loans in the amount of 1.3 million Dirhams (approximately $341 thousand U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing on the transaction dates). The loans bear interest at 5.0% and 6.0% with monthly payments of $17 thousand for both principal and interest and mature between April 1, 2017 and October 31, 2017.

Capital leases. On May 1, 2012, Piping Systems borrowed $0.4 million under an equipment loan secured by equipment. The loan bears interest at 6.5% with monthly payments of $8 thousand for both principal and interest and matures June 2017.

On January 31, 2012, Perma-Pipe, Inc. borrowed $1.2 million under an equipment loan secured by equipment. The loan bears interest at 6.7% with monthly payments of $24 thousand for both principal and interest and matures January 2017.

In 2013 and 2014, Piping Systems obtained two capital leases totaling 1.5 million Indian Rupees (approximately $24 thousand U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the transaction date) to finance vehicle equipment. The interest rates for these capital leases range from 12.8% to 18.2% per annum with monthly principal and interest payments of $1 thousand, and the leases mature in 2016 and 2017.