Note 9 - Foreign Exchange Contracts

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block]

9.  Foreign Exchange Contracts

The Company’s primary exposure to foreign currency fluctuations pertains to its subsidiaries in Canada and China. In certain instances the Company may enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage a portion of this risk. The Company has not designated its foreign exchange forward contracts as hedges.  As of March 31, 2013 the Company had no active foreign exchange forward contracts.