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Note 12 - Segment Reporting Information by Capital Expenditures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Flat Products [Member]
Capital expenditures
Capital Expenditures	$ 1,148	$ 1,631	$ 3,254	$ 4,861
Tubular And Pipe Products [Member]
Capital expenditures
Capital Expenditures	$ 636	$ 459	$ 2,763	2,332
Corporate Segment [Member]
Capital expenditures
Capital Expenditures				21
Capital Expenditures	$ 1,784	$ 2,090	$ 6,017	$ 7,214

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Expenses incurred during the reporting period regarding the purchases of fixed assets.

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