LEASE COMMITMENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

The Company leases certain buildings and equipment under operating leases. Certain lease agreements provide for renewal options, fair value purchase options, and payment of property taxes, maintenance, and insurance by the Company. Total rental expense was $6.0 million, $7.3 million, and $10.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

At December 31, 2016, future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases with initial terms in excess of one year were as follows (amounts in thousands):



2017	$	4,440
2018	3,734
2019	2,400
2020	2,247
2021	988
Thereafter	1,098
Total future minimum lease payments	$	14,907

At December 31, 2016, the Company had assets held as capital leases with a net book value of $6.5 million included in property, plant, and equipment. Total future capital lease obligations relating to these leases were as follows at December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands):



2017	$	518
2018	207
2019	161
2020	14
2021	2
Total future capital lease obligation payments	902
Less amount representing interest	(12		)
Present value of future capital lease obligation payments	$	890