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Note 10 - Segment Reporting Information by Capital Expenditures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Specialty Metal Flat Products [Member]
Capital expenditures
Capital expenditures	$ 1,234	$ 1,188
Tubular And Pipe Products [Member]
Capital expenditures
Capital expenditures	$ 162	$ 503
Corporate Segment [Member]
Capital expenditures
Capital expenditures
Capital expenditures	$ 1,396	$ 1,691

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