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Note 6 - Property and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 04, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation		$ 600	$ 500	$ 600
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net		81,671	78,756	81,671
Proceeds from Sale of Facility				13,914
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Facility				7,860
Denver Facility [Member]
Proceeds from Sale of Facility	$ 13,900
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Facility		7,900
MEXICO
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net		$ 4,100	$ 3,800	$ 4,100

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