Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 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 September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
(in thousands)
Interest rate swap (CTI)	$	(21	)	$	7		$	(134	)	$	23
Fixed interest rate swap (ABL)		(135	)		-			(177	)		-
Nickel swaps		35			245			(981	)		16
Embedded customer derivatives		(35	)		(245	)		981			(16	)
Net gain (loss)	$	(156	)	$	7		$	(311	)	$	23