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Note 8 - Derivative Instruments - Impact from Derivatives on Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized	$ (463)	$ (202)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized	(463)	(202)
Metal Swaps [Member]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized	(17)	(112)
Embedded Customer Derivatives [Member]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized	$ 17	$ 112

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Total amount of gain (loss) derived from fair value hedges recognized in earnings in the period.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
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