CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Reclassification out of AOCI
Sales		$ 67,822	$ 69,128
Other expense, net		91	(65)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		(1,331)	(1,557)
Income taxes		86	149
Net loss applicable to common shareholders		(1,245)	(1,408)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges | Amount reclassified from AOCI
Reclassification out of AOCI
Sales		76	129
Other expense, net		(29)	(11)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		47	118
Income taxes		7	21
Net loss applicable to common shareholders		54	139
Retirement plans related adjustments | Amount reclassified from AOCI
Reclassification out of AOCI
Amortization of prior service credit	[1]	63	80
Amortization of transition asset	[1]	77	21
Amortization of actuarial loss	[1]	(929)	(765)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		(789)	(664)
Income taxes		83	48
Net loss applicable to common shareholders		$ (706)	$ (616)

[1] These AOCI components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and post retirement costs. See Note 11. "Pension and Postretirement Plans" for details.