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Segment Reporting and Geographic Information (Details) - Company`s reportable segments (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | $ 12,462 | $ 13,307
Income (loss) from operations | (1,453) | (1,994)
Operating Segments [Member] | Heavy Duty Diesel Systems [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 7,158 | 7,284
Income (loss) from operations | 278 | (337)
Operating Segments [Member] | Catalyst [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 5,811 | 6,456
Income (loss) from operations | 222 | 121
Operating Segments [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net sales |  |
Income (loss) from operations | (1,933) | (1,817)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | (507) | (433)
Income (loss) from operations | $ (20) | $ 39

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