Note 2 - Acquisition of Chicago Tube and Iron Company (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Pro forma (unaudited):
Net sales	$	1,381,760	$	991,773
Net income	$	28,328	$	3,077
Basic earnings per common share	$	2.59	$	0.28
Diluted earnings per common share	$	2.59	$	0.28