XML 22 R11.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.7.0.1
Accounts and Other Receivables Net
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]  
Accounts and Other Receivables Net
Accounts and Other Receivables – Net
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Accounts receivables
$
138,205

 
$
119,475

Other
2,713

 
15,407

Total accounts and other receivables
140,918

 
134,882

Less – allowance for doubtful accounts
(1,305
)
 
(3,211
)
Total accounts and other receivables – net
$
139,613

 
$
131,671


 
The increase in Accounts receivable at June 30, 2017 versus December 31, 2016 was due to significantly higher sales during the second quarter of 2017 versus the fourth quarter of 2016 which was impacted by the Company's plant turnaround activities. The increase in accounts receivable at June 30, 2017 was partially offset by higher accounts receivable collections related to a trade receivables discount arrangement with a third party financial institution which enhances liquidity and enables the Company to efficiently manage its working capital needs.