Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

16. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company leases certain manufacturing facilities, computer equipment, automobiles and warehouse space under operating leases. The approximate aggregate minimum rental commitments at December 31, 2015, are as follows:

Year	Amount
2016	$	3,561
2017		3,072
2018		3,033
2019		2,153
2020		1,809
After 2020		5,489
Total	$	19,117

Total rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, was approximately $4,796, $4,102, and $2,457, respectively.

The Company has an arrangement with a finance company to provide floor plan financing for certain dealers. The Company receives payment from the finance company after shipment of product to the dealer. The Company participates in the cost of dealer financing up to certain limits and has agreed to repurchase products repossessed by the finance company, but does not indemnify the finance company for any credit losses they incur. The amount financed by dealers which remained outstanding under this arrangement at December 31, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $32,400 and $26,100, respectively.

In the normal course of business, the Company is named as a defendant in various lawsuits in which claims are asserted against the Company. In the opinion of management, the liabilities, if any, which may result from such lawsuits are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company.