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Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives | $ (139) | $ (113) | $ (292) | $ (155)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | ABL Credit Facility [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives | (121) | (42) | (245) | (42)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Chicago Tube and Iron Company Acquisition [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives | (18) | (71) | (47) | (113)
Metals Swap [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives | 1,117 | (938) | 1,772 | (1,015)
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives | $ (1,117) | $ 938 | $ (1,772) | $ 1,015

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