Note 3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) - The closure of the Glit and Container divisions and the sale of the Gemtex division met the criteria (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2012	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,047	$ 10,278	$ 8,007	$ 19,583
Operating income (loss) - net of tax	(182)	(574)	387	(1,477)
June282013ContainerDivision
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Operating income (loss) - net of tax	(53)		(301)
June282013GemtexDivision
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Operating income (loss) - net of tax	13		13
June282013GlitDivision
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales	1,047		8,007
Operating income (loss) - net of tax	$ (142)		$ 675