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Note 9 - Derivative Instruments - Impact from Derivatives on Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized	$ 319	$ (451)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized	319	(451)
Metal Swaps [Member]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized	(276)	2,163
Embedded Customer Derivatives [Member]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized	$ 276	$ (2,163)

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

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4C
-Subparagraph (a)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147480434/815-10-50-4C

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