Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

WARRANTY

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WARRANTY
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract]  
WARRANTY

NOTE 7 — WARRANTY

In the ordinary course of business, the Company warrants its products against defects in design, materials and workmanship typically over periods ranging from twelve to sixty months. The Company determines warranty reserves needed by product line based on experience and current facts and circumstances. Activity in the warranty accrual, which is included in other accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, is summarized as follows:

 

(In thousands)    2013     2012     2011  

Balance at Beginning of the Year

    $ 2,551      $ 1,092      $ 1,699   

Warranty Liabilities Acquired

      671        —          —     

Warranties Issued

      722        2,430        1,446   

Reassessed Warranty Exposure

      (222 )      —          (95 ) 

Warranties Settled

      (926 )      (971 )      (1,958 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Balance at End of the Year

    $ 2,796      $ 2,551      $ 1,092