Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Warranty

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Warranty
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Guarantees [Abstract]  
Warranty
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)
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Balance at Beginning of the Year
$
4,675

 
$
5,741

 
$
4,884

Warranty Liabilities Acquired
511

 
—

 
500

Warranties Issued
1,782

 
2,281

 
4,039

Reassessed Warranty Exposure
540

 
(966
)
 
(485
)
Warranties Settled
(2,372
)
 
(2,381
)
 
(3,197
)
Balance at End of the Year
$
5,136

 
$
4,675

 
$
5,741