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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 | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives | $ (151) | $ (156) | $ (443) | $ (311)
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 | (118) | (135) | (363) | (177)
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 | (33) | (21) | (80) | (134)
Metals Swap [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives | (467) | 35 | 1,305 | (981)
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives | $ 467 | $ (35) | $ (1,305) | $ 981

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