Note 16 - Acquisitions (Details) - Unaudited Proforma Financial Information (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Unaudited Proforma Financial Information [Abstract]
Sales of products	$ 458,755	$ 544,770
Net income (loss)	(9,539)	28,194
Income (loss) applicable to common stockholders	$ (10,091)	$ 27,642
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (in Dollars per share)	$ (0.03)	$ 0.08

Business acquisition proforma income loss applicable to common shareholders

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The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 805

-SubTopic 10

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-Subparagraph (h)(2)-(3)

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