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Note 11 - Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
Note 11 - Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 11 - Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
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Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment, Net of Tax		2,400,000
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Note 11 - Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment Effect on Earnings Per Share, after Tax (in Dollars per share)		$ 0.06
Tangible Assets [Member]
Note 11 - Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment Effect on Earnings Per Share, after Tax (in Dollars per share)		$ 0.02
Bayou Welding Works [Member]
Note 11 - Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Business Exit Costs				0	5,019,000	0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense			1,400,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)				$ (6,008,000)	$ (11,247,000)	$ 2,683,000