Note 3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) - 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, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 33,111
Operating loss - net of tax	73	(9,453)
Loss on sale - net of tax		(280)
ContainerManufacturing
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales		8,547
Operating loss - net of tax		(386)
GemtexDivision
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales		4,419
Operating loss - net of tax		(1,164)
Loss on sale - net of tax		$ (280)