Note 3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Detail) - The closure of the Container division and the sale of the Gemtex and DISCO divisions (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net sales	$ 12,966	$ 30,479
Operating loss - net of tax	(1,550)	907
Loss on sale - net of tax	(280)	11,099
ContainerManufacturing
Net sales	8,547
Operating loss - net of tax	(386)
GemtexDivision
Net sales	4,419
Operating loss - net of tax	(1,164)
Loss on sale - net of tax	$ (280)