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Note 2 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Assets Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]

		March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
Commodity contracts		$	(898	)		$	(515	)
Foreign currency contracts			(321	)			(149	)
Interest rate swaps			(3,119	)			(1,045	)

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