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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024
Number of Reportable Segments | 3
Carbon Flat Products and Specialty Metals Flat Products [Member] | UNITED STATES |
Number of Operating Facilities | 36
Carbon Flat Products and Specialty Metals Flat Products [Member] | MEXICO |
Number of Operating Facilities | 1
Tubular and Pipe Products [Member] |
Number of Operating Facilities | 10

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