Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash	$ 238	$ 119
Restricted cash	537	540
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $221 at June 30, 2012 and $223 at December 31, 2011	7,365	8,545
Inventories	12,104	11,720
Refundable income taxes	23	82
Other current assets	1,381	652
Total current assets	21,648	21,658
Machinery and equipment	40,182	39,170
Less: Accumulated depreciation	33,092	32,164
Net machinery and equipment	7,090	7,006
Goodwill	9,709	9,709
Investment in partnerships	1,282	1,283
Other assets, net	972	1,074
Total assets	40,701	40,730
Current liabilities:
Checks written in excess of cash	649	396
Current maturities of long-term debt	3,264	2,883
Accounts payable	4,711	6,298
Accrued salaries, wages and commissions	1,807	1,617
Deferred gain	110	110
Partnership payable	240	240
Other accrued liabilities	2,606	1,907
Total current liabilities	13,387	13,451
Long-term debt, less current maturities	7,856	8,217
Other postretirement benefit obligations	673	685
Accrued pension liabilities	410	431
Deferred gain	330	385
Other long-term liabilities	149	115
Total liabilities	22,805	23,284
Commitments and contingencies (note 10)
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $1.00 par value per share; 20,000 shares authorized; 5,674 and 5,646 shares issued outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	5,674	5,646
Additional paid-in capital	15,535	15,259
Accumulated deficit	(2,908)	(3,069)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(405)	(390)
Total shareholders' equity	17,896	17,446
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 40,701	$ 40,730