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Note 7 - Segment Reporting
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

7. Segment Reporting 


The Company operates in and reports as a single operating segment, which is the design and manufacture of a wide range of power products. Net sales are predominantly generated through the sale of generators and other engine powered products through various distribution channels. The Company manages and evaluates its operations as one segment primarily due to similarities in the nature of the products, production and design processes, and methods of distribution. The Company’s sales in the United States represent approximately 84%, 88%, and 93% of total sales for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Approximately 91%, 90% and 94% of the Company’s identifiable long-lived assets are located in the United States as of December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.


The Company's product offerings consist primarily of power products with a range of power output geared for varying end customer uses. Residential products and commercial & industrial products are each a similar class of products based on similar power output and end customer usage. The breakout of net sales between residential, commercial & industrial, and other products is as follows:


   

Year Ended December 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

   

2012

 
                         

Residential products

  $ 722,206     $ 843,727     $ 705,444  

Commercial & industrial products

    652,216       569,890       410,341  

Other

    86,497       72,148       60,521  

Total

  $ 1,460,919     $ 1,485,765     $ 1,176,306