Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

	Net Gain (Loss) Recognized
	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
(in thousands)
Interest rate swap (CTI)	$	(71	)	$	(5	)	$	(113	)	$	(16	)
Fixed interest rate swap (ABL)		(42	)		-			(42	)		-
Nickel swaps		938			(164	)		1,015			(229	)
Embedded customer derivatives		(938	)		164			(1,015	)		229
Net gain (loss)		(113	)		(5	)		(155	)		(16	)