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INVENTORIES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
INVENTORIES
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INVENTORIES
 
Inventory costs include materials, labor and factory overhead. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value), determined on a first-in, first-out basis. Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, valuation and other factors in determining net realizable value. Revisions of these estimates could result in the need for adjustments. Inventories, net of reserves, at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
             
   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Chassis
  $ 12,615     $ 7,585  
Raw materials
    21,875       17,243  
Work in process
    9,895       7,181  
Finished goods
    10,700       6,929  
    $ 55,085     $ 38,938