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Note 11 - Segment Information (Details) - Segment Reporting Information (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Net sales |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 303,990 | $ 342,560 | $ 972,858 | $ 1,091,977
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 5,347 | 5,176 | 16,385 | 15,303
Operating income |  |  |  |
Operating income | 4,174 | 4,624 | 19,780 | 26,631
Other income (loss), net | (1) | 51 | (18) | 90
Income before interest and income taxes | 4,173 | 4,675 | 19,762 | 26,721
Interest and other expense on debt | 1,689 | 2,120 | 5,055 | 6,411
Income before income taxes | 2,484 | 2,555 | 14,707 | 20,310
Capital expenditures |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures |  |  | 9,590 | 20,290
Flat Products [Member] |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |
Net sales | 248,463 | 279,075 | 791,655 | 903,591
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 4,104 | 3,969 | 12,589 | 11,791
Operating income |  |  |  |
Operating income | 2,624 | 2,147 | 12,429 | 17,214
Capital expenditures |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures | 1,541 | 3,983 | 2,937 | 14,715
Tubular and Pipe Products [Member] |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |
Net sales | 55,527 | 63,485 | 181,203 | 188,386
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 1,243 | 1,207 | 3,796 | 3,512
Operating income |  |  |  |
Operating income | 3,297 | 3,992 | 13,066 | 14,881
Capital expenditures |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures | 7,308 | 624 | 9,691 | 5,575
Corporate Expenses (Member) |  |  |  |
Operating income |  |  |  |
Operating income | (1,747) | (1,515) | (5,715) | (5,464)
Includes Accrued Construction In Progress [Member] |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures | $ 8,849 | $ 4,607 | $ 12,628 | $ 20,290

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