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Note 2 - Pramac Acquisitions - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Redemption value adjustment	$ 295		$ 909
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance at beginning of period	33,566	35,047	33,138
Noncontrolling interest of Pramac				34,253
Net income	92	151	210	167
Foreign currency translation	4,433	487	5,357	1,265
Redemption value adjustment	(295)		(909)
Balance at end of period	$ 37,796	$ 35,685	$ 37,796	$ 35,685

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Change in noncontrolling interest during the period as a result of a change in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest.

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