Note 17 - Segment Information (Details) - Financial Information Regarding Each Reportable Segment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014 Performance Materials [Member] Successor [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 Performance Materials [Member] Successor [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Performance Materials [Member] Predecessor [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Performance Materials [Member] Predecessor [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 Graphic Solutions [Member] Successor [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 Graphic Solutions [Member] Successor [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Graphic Solutions [Member] Predecessor [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Graphic Solutions [Member] Predecessor [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 Successor [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 Successor [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Predecessor [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Predecessor [Member]
Net Sales:
Net Sales	$ 147,129	$ 290,240	$ 145,274	$ 284,098	$ 42,003	$ 82,618	$ 44,718	$ 88,026	$ 189,132	$ 372,858	$ 189,992	$ 372,124
Operating profit (loss):
Operating Profit (loss)	$ 16,641	$ 25,480	$ 27,115	$ 48,563	$ (11,035)	$ (15,882)	$ 9,517	$ 17,845	$ 5,606	$ 9,598	$ 36,632	$ 66,408