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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	LAWSON PRODUCTS INC/NEW/DE/
Entity Central Index Key	0000703604
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 73,389,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,658,885

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 698	$ 1,640
Restricted cash	800	0
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $828 and $1,637, respectively	30,221	29,451
Inventories	45,774	44,681
Miscellaneous receivables and prepaid expenses	4,393	5,308
Deferred income taxes	5	17
Discontinued operations	8,960	9,232
Total current assets	90,851	90,329
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization	58,974	66,981
Cash value of life insurance	9,179	14,943
Deferred income taxes	54	55
Other assets	481	449
Discontinued operations	406	174
Total assets	159,945	172,931
Current liabilities:
Revolving line of credit	16,078	16,127
Accounts payable	14,787	11,421
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	23,521	31,330
Discontinued operations	564	950
Total current liabilities	54,950	59,828
Noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits:
Security bonus plan	16,143	18,837
Financing lease obligation	10,223	10,786
Deferred compensation	5,867	5,741
Deferred rent liability	4,961	4,621
Other liabilities	1,889	2,258
Discontinued operations	0	127
Total liabilities	94,033	102,198
Stockholders' equity:
Authorized - 500,000 shares, Issued and outstanding - None	0	0
Authorized - 35,000,000 shares Issued – 8,670,512 and 8,614,837 shares, respectively Outstanding – 8,658,885 and 8,605,901 shares, respectively	8,671	8,615
Capital in excess of par value	7,799	6,951
Retained earnings	47,644	52,764
Treasury stock – 11,627 and 8,936 shares held, respectively	(187)	(155)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,985	2,558
Total stockholders’ equity	65,912	70,733
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 159,945	$ 172,931

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 828	$ 1,637
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	35,000,000	35,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	8,670,512	8,614,837
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,658,885	8,605,901
Treasury Stock, Shares	11,627	8,936

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 269,503	$ 273,562	$ 300,399
Cost of goods sold	108,208	116,144	123,527
Gross profit	161,295	157,418	176,872
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	163,797	170,079	179,812
Severance expenses	837	8,021	1,614
Loss (gain) on sale of assets	(4)	(3,721)	22
Goodwill impairment	0	28,306	0
Other operating expenses, net	2,528	0	1,200
Operating expenses	167,158	202,685	182,648
Operating income (loss)	(5,863)	(45,267)	(5,776)
Interest expense	(1,097)	(775)	(681)
Other (expenses) income, net	(162)	(56)	101
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(7,122)	(46,098)	(6,356)
Income tax (benefit) expense	(141)	17,935	(1,767)
Loss from continuing operations	(6,981)	(64,033)	(4,589)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	1,861	1,483	(35)
Net loss	$ (5,120)	$ (62,550)	$ (4,624)
Loss from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share	$ (0.81)	$ (7.46)	$ (0.54)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share	0.22	0.18	0.00
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	$ (0.59)	$ (7.28)	$ (0.54)
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss)	$ (5,120)	$ (62,550)	$ (4,624)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	(573)	418	(835)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (5,693)	$ (62,132)	$ (5,459)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock, $1 par value	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 142,865	$ 8,534	$ 5,328	$ 126,098	$ (70)	$ 2,975
Net income (loss)	(4,624)			(4,624)
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	(835)					(835)
Stock based compensation	929	0	929
Shares issued		47	(47)
Share repurchase	(60)				(60)
Cash dividends declared	(4,103)			(4,103)
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2011	134,172	8,581	6,210	117,371	(130)	2,140
Net income (loss)	(62,550)			(62,550)
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	418					418
Stock based compensation	775	0	775
Shares issued		34	(34)
Share repurchase	(25)				(25)
Cash dividends declared	(2,057)			(2,057)
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2012	70,733	8,615	6,951	52,764	(155)	2,558
Net income (loss)	(5,120)			(5,120)
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	(573)					(573)
Stock based compensation	904	0	904
Shares issued		56	(56)
Share repurchase	(32)				(32)
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 65,912	$ 8,671	$ 7,799	$ 47,644	$ (187)	$ 1,985

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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating activities:
Net loss	$ (5,120)	$ (62,550)	$ (4,624)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations	(1,861)	(1,483)	35
Loss from continuing operations	6,981	64,033	4,589
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	(9,030)	(7,119)	(5,410)
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes	13	17,444	(1,837)
Stock based compensation	(2,267)	306	(61)
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment	(4)	(3,721)	22
Increase in restricted cash	(800)	0	0
Non Cash loss on sublease	2,538	0	0
Goodwill impairment	0	(28,306)	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(941)	10,024	(11,109)
Inventories	(1,404)	4,764	(7,510)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	6,391	2,017	2,026
Accounts payable and other liabilities	9,410	11,537	6,752
Other	(131)	1,581	1,163
Net cash provided by (used) in operating activities	568	(8,342)	(23,115)
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(2,908)	(18,320)	(11,066)
Proceeds from sale of property	38	12,278	0
Proceeds related to sale of businesses, net	0	909	58
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,870)	(5,133)	(11,008)
Financing activities:
Net borrowings on revolving line of credit	(49)	16,127	0
Dividends paid	0	(3,084)	(4,098)
Payment of financing fees	0	(631)	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(49)	12,412	(4,098)
Discontinued operations:
Operating cash flows	1,666	768	(163)
Investing cash flows	(257)	(181)	(66)
Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations	1,409	587	(229)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(942)	(476)	(38,450)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,640	2,116	40,566
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 698	$ 1,640	$ 2,116

Description of Business	12 Months Ended
Description of Business	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business	Description of Business Lawson Products, Inc. (“Lawson” or the “Company”) is a North American distributor of products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional and government maintenance, repair and operations (“MRO”) marketplace.

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The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the accounts and transactions of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Prior period amounts reflect the classification of Automatic Screw Machine Products Company, Inc. ("ASMP") as a discontinued operation and conform to the current year presentation. Revenue Recognition — Net sales include product sales and billings for freight and handling charges. Sales and associated cost of goods sold are generally recognized when products are shipped and title passes to customers. We accrue for returns based on historical evidence of return rates. Cash Equivalents — The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts — The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filings, substantial down-grading of credit ratings), a specific reserve for bad debts is recorded against amounts due to reduce the receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes reserves for bad debts based on the Company’s historical experience of bad debt write-offs as a percent of accounts receivable outstanding. If circumstances change (e.g., higher than expected defaults or an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations), the estimates of the recoverability of amounts due the Company could be revised by a material amount. Inventories — Inventories principally consist of finished goods stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in-first-out method. To reduce inventory to a lower of cost or market value, a reserve is recorded for slow-moving and obsolete inventory based on historical experience and monitoring of current inventory activity. Estimates are used to determine the necessity of recording these reserves based on periodic detailed analysis using both qualitative and quantitative factors. As part of this analysis, the Company considers several factors including the inventories length of time on hand, historical sales, product shelf life, product life cycle, product classification and product obsolescence. It is the Company’s policy to not re-value inventory to the original cost basis subsequent to establishing a new cost basis. Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation expense is computed by the straight-line method generally using useful lives of 20 to 30 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures and vehicles. Amortization of financing and capital leases is included in depreciation expense. Depreciation expense was $5.4 million, $4.3 million and $3.7 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Capitalized software is amortized over estimated useful lives of 3 to 5 years using the straight-line method. Amortization expense of capitalized software was $3.5 million, $2.8 million and $1.7 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Cash Value of Life Insurance — The Company has invested funds in life insurance policies on certain current and former executives. The cash surrender value of the policies is invested in various investment instruments and is recorded as an asset on our consolidated financial statements. The Company records these funds at contractual value. The change in the cash surrender value of the life insurance policies, which is recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses, is the change in the policies' contractual values. Deferred Compensation — The Company’s Executive Deferral Plan (“Deferral Plan”) allows certain executives to defer payment of a portion of their earned compensation. The deferred compensation is recorded in an Account Balance, which is a bookkeeping entry made by the Company to measure the amount due to the participant. The Account Balance is equal to the participant’s deferred compensation, adjusted for increases and/or decreases in the amount that the participant has designated to one or more bookkeeping portfolios that track the performance of certain mutual funds. Lawson adjusts the deferred compensation liability to equal the contractual value of the participants’ Account Balances. These adjustments are the changes in contractual value of the individual plans and are recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses. Stock-Based Compensation — Compensation based on the share value of the Company’s common stock is valued at its fair value at the grant date and the expense is recognized over the vesting period. Fair value is re-measured each reporting period for liability-classified awards that may be redeemable in cash. Goodwill — Goodwill represents the cost of business acquisitions in excess of the fair value of identifiable net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is allocated to the appropriate reporting unit as reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker responsible for reviewing operating performance and allocating resources. Impairment of goodwill is evaluated using a three-step process. First, we look at qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances exist that would lead us to a determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If events or circumstances do exist that lead us to determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired, and thus, the third step of the impairment test is unnecessary. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the third step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. In 2012, we identified indicators of impairment related to recurring operating losses and reduced market capitalization and, therefore, performed an interim impairment test of goodwill. We then estimated the fair value of the reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our current internal operating forecast to determine the reporting unit’s fair value. After completing the analysis, we concluded that the entire amount of the goodwill was impaired and a non-cash charge of $28.3 million was recorded. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets — The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and intangibles, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the assets' carrying amount to their expected future undiscounted net cash flows. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Income Taxes — Deferred tax assets or liabilities reflect temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting. Such amounts are adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect changes in enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is established to offset any deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not (i.e. greater than 50% likely) that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The determination of the amount of a valuation allowance to be provided on recorded deferred tax assets involves estimates regarding (1) the timing and amount of the reversal of taxable temporary differences, (2) expected future taxable income, (3) the impact of tax planning strategies and (4) the ability to carry back deferred tax assets to offset prior taxable income. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including past operating results, projections of future taxable income and the feasibility of ongoing tax planning strategies. The projections of future taxable income include a number of estimates and assumptions regarding our volume, pricing and costs. Additionally, valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions as well as deferred tax asset and liability balances, including the estimation of valuation allowances and the evaluation of tax positions. Primarily due to the cumulative losses incurred in recent years, management determined that it was more likely than not that it would not be able to utilize deferred tax assets to offset future taxable income and increased the deferred tax valuation allowance to equal substantially all of the Company's net tax assets. A tax valuation allowance will remain until the Company can establish that the recoverability of its deferred tax assets is more certain. Earnings from the Company's foreign subsidiaries are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. A distribution of these non-U.S. earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise would subject the Company to both U.S. Federal and state income taxes, as adjusted for tax credits and foreign withholding taxes. The Company recognizes the benefit of tax positions when a benefit is more likely than not (i.e., greater than 50% likely) to be sustained on its technical merits. Recognized tax benefits are measured at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained, based on cumulative probability, in final settlement of the position. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Leases — Leases are categorized as either operating or capital leases at inception. Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. An asset and a corresponding liability for the capital lease obligation are established for the cost of capital leases. The capital lease obligation is amortized over the life of the lease. For build-to-suit leases, the Company establishes an asset and liability for the estimated construction costs incurred to the extent that it is involved in the construction of structural improvements or takes construction risk prior to the commencement of the lease. Upon occupancy of facilities under build-to-suit leases, the Company assesses whether these arrangements qualify for sales recognition under the sale-leaseback accounting guidance. If a lease does not meet the criteria to qualify for a sale-leaseback transaction, the established asset and liability remain on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. This asset is depreciated over the life of the lease and the liability is reduced by the non-interest portion of the lease payments for costs allocated to the building and on a straight line basis for costs allocated to land. Sub-leases — If the Company is relieved of its primary obligation under the original lease then the original lease is considered to be terminated, otherwise if the Company retains primary obligation under the original lease then the Company continues to account for the original lease and also accounts for the new sub-lease as lessor. At the time the sub-lease is executed, the Company records a gain or loss equal to the difference between the total cash payments to be made for gross rent under the original lease agreement over the life of the sub-lease plus executory costs and total gross rent proceeds expected to be received over the life of the sub-lease. Earnings per Share — Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution from the exercise or conversion of outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards into common stock. Foreign Currency — The accounts of foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. All balance sheet amounts are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the applicable period end. Income statement amounts are translated using the average exchange rate for the applicable period. The gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates from the translation of subsidiary accounts in local currency to U.S. dollars have been reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses result from the effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. These gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss and were immaterial for all years presented. Treasury Stock —The Company repurchased 2,691, 2,474 and 3,759 shares of its common stock in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, from employees upon the vesting of restricted stock to offset the income taxes owed by those employees. The Company accounts for treasury stock using the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of stockholders’ equity. Use of Estimates — Preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) reissued an exposure draft on lease accounting that would require entities to recognize assets and liabilities arising from lease contracts on the balance sheet. The exposure draft states that lessees and lessors should apply a “right-of-use model” in accounting for all leases. Under the proposed model, lessees would recognize an asset for the right to use the leased asset, and a liability for the obligation to make rental payments over the lease term. The lease expense from real estate based leases would continue to be recorded under a straight line approach, but other leases not related to real estate would be expensed using an effective interest method that would accelerate lease expense. A final standard is currently expected to be issued in 2014 and would be effective no earlier than annual reporting periods beginning on January 1, 2017. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the adoption of the guidance would have on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Subsequent Events — The Company has evaluated events through the issue date of this Form 10-K and has determined that, except for the completion of the sale of ASMP (see Note 13 - Discontinued Operations), no reportable events have occurred subsequent to the date of these consolidated financial statements.

Restricted Cash (Notes)	12 Months Ended
Restricted Cash (Notes)	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Restricted Cash The Company has agreed to maintain $0.8 million in a money market account as collateral for an outside party that is providing certain commercial card processing services for the Company. The Company is restricted from withdrawing this balance without the prior consent of the outside party during the term of the agreement.

Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories, consisting primarily of purchased goods which are offered for resale, were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013			2012
Inventories, gross	$	51,102		$	52,337
Reserve for obsolete and excess inventory	(5,328		)	(7,656		)
Inventories, net	$	45,774		$	44,681

Property, Plant and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013			2012
Land	$	5,864		$	5,952
Buildings and improvements	30,885			31,087
Machinery and equipment	22,989			25,632
Capitalized software	18,234			16,798
McCook Facility	12,961			12,961
Furniture and fixtures	4,424			6,931
Capital leases	1,007			1,694
Vehicles	164			131
Construction in progress	1,269			7,486
	97,797			108,672
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(38,823		)	(41,691		)
	$	58,974		$	66,981

Income Tax

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
United States	$	(6,255	)	$	(36,808	)	$	(5,380	)
Canada	(867		)	(9,290		)	(976		)
	$	(7,122	)	$	(46,098	)	$	(6,356	)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	(864	)	$	(740	)	$	384
U.S. state	84			215			295
Canada	639			1,016			(190		)
Total	$	(141	)	$	491		$	489
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	—		$	16,159		$	(2,187	)
U.S. state	—			1,160			(155		)
Canada	—			125			86
Total	$	—		$	17,444		$	(2,256	)
Total income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	(864	)	$	15,419		$	(1,803	)
U.S. state	84			1,375			140
Canada	639			1,141			(104		)
Total	$	(141	)	$	17,935		$	(1,767	)

The reconciliation between the effective income tax rate and the statutory federal rate for continuing operations was as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Statutory Federal rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
Change in valuation allowance	(30.3	)	(72.4	)	(1.5	)
Change in uncertain tax positions	(9.8	)	(4.4	)	(1.6	)
Executive life insurance	5.1		0.8		(0.9	)
State and local taxes, net	3.2		2.6		(1.3	)
Meals & entertainment	(1.9	)	(0.3	)	(2.8	)
Provision to return differences	1.5		0.9		(0.3	)
Deferred tax expense	—		—		1.0
Other items, net	(0.8	)	(1.1	)	0.2
Provision for income taxes	2.0	%	(38.9	)%	27.8	%

Income taxes paid for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 amounted to $0.2 million, $0.2 million and $2.6 million, respectively. In 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company received $0.7 million, $3.4 million and $3.3 million, respectively, in income tax refunds primarily related to the carryback of net operating losses and recovery of income tax overpayments in prior years.

At December 31, 2013, the Company had $46.5 million of U.S. Federal net operating loss carryforwards which are subject to expiration beginning in 2030 and $0.5 million of foreign tax credit carryforwards which are subject to expiration beginning in 2020. In addition, the Company had $44.9 million of state net operating loss carryforwards which expire at varying dates through 2031.

Primarily due to the cumulative losses incurred in recent years, management determined that it was more likely than not that the Company will not be able to utilize its deferred tax assets to offset future taxable income. Therefore, in 2013 and 2012 the Company increased its deferred tax valuation allowance by $1.6 million and $33.3 million, respectively. The tax valuation allowance will remain until the Company can establish that the recoverability of its deferred tax assets is more certain.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities contain the following temporary differences:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013			2012
Deferred tax assets:
Compensation and benefits	$	10,883		$	14,101
Net operating loss carryforward	18,453			12,710
Inventory reserve	2,734			3,654
Accounts receivable reserve	353			657
Other	4,113			4,694
Total deferred tax assets	36,536			35,816
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	53			738
Other	590			728
Total deferred liabilities	643			1,466
Net deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	35,893			34,350
Valuation allowance	(35,834		)	(34,278		)
Net deferred tax assets	$	59		$	72

Net deferred tax assets:
Net current deferred tax assets	$	5		$	17
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets	54			55
Net deferred tax assets	$	59		$	72

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013		2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	2,096	$	92
Additions for tax positions of current year	585		1,261
Additions for tax positions of prior years	114		835
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—		(92		)
Balance at end of year	$	2,795	$	2,096

The recognition of the unrecognized tax benefits would have a favorable effect on the effective tax rate. Due to the uncertainty of both timing and resolution of income tax examinations, the Company is unable to determine whether any amounts included in the December 31, 2013 balance of unrecognized tax benefits represent tax positions that could significantly change during the next twelve months.

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. Federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2013, the Company was subject to income tax examinations in various jurisdictions for the tax years 2006 through 2012. During 2013, the Company completed U.S. Federal income tax examinations through tax year 2009. The Company is currently under examination by the Canada Revenue Authority ("CRA") for the years 2006 through 2010. The CRA examination was completed during May 2013 and resulted in proposed adjustments which amount to $1.3 million of additional tax for the 2008 and 2009 tax years. The Company is not in agreement with these adjustments and filed a request with Competent Authority programs in both the U.S. and Canada in October, 2013. The Competent Authority program assists taxpayers with respect to matters covered in the mutual agreement procedure provisions of tax treaties. Management has not recorded a reserve and is confident that the Company will prevail in this matter. The Company is unable to establish an estimated time frame in which this issue will be resolved through Competent Authority.

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013		2012
Accrued compensation	$	8,113	$	11,681
Accrued severance	1,651		3,467
Accrued stock-based compensation	1,642		279
Accrued and withheld taxes, other than income taxes	1,259		1,484
Reserve for unrecognized tax benefits	962		916
Accrued health benefits	933		1,235
Financing lease obligation	745		806
Accrued profit sharing	124		539
Employment tax matter	—		1,200
Other	8,092		9,723
	$	23,521	$	31,330

Loan Agreement

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Revolving Line of Credit

In 2012, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) which expires in August 2017. Due to the lock box arrangement and a subjective acceleration clause contained in the borrowing agreement, the revolving line of credit is classified as a current liability. The Loan Agreement consists of a $40.0 million revolving line of credit facility, which includes a $10.0 million sub-facility for letters of credit. In December 2013, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement ("Second Amendment") which revised certain terms of the original Loan Agreement.

Credit available under the Loan Agreement is based upon:


a)	80% of the face amount of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable, generally less than 60 days past due, and


b)	the lesser of 50% of the lower of cost or market value of the Company’s eligible inventory, generally inventory expected to be sold within 18 months, or $20.0 million.

The applicable interest rates for borrowings are at the Prime rate or, if the Company elects, the LIBOR rate plus 1.50% to 1.85% based on the Company’s debt to EBITDA ratio. The Loan Agreement is secured by a first priority perfected security interest in substantially all existing assets of the Company. Dividends are restricted so as not to exceed $7.0 million annually.

At December 31, 2013, the Company had an outstanding balance of $16.1 million under its revolving line of credit facility and additional borrowing availability of $17.9 million. The Company paid interest of $1.1 million, $0.7 million and $0.7 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The weighted average interest rate was 2.98% in 2013 and the outstanding balance approximates fair value.

In addition to other customary representations, warranties and covenants, we are required to meet a minimum trailing twelve month EBITDA, as defined in the Loan Agreement, to fixed charges ratio and a minimum quarterly tangible net worth level as defined in the Second Amendment. On December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all financial covenants as detailed below:



Quarterly Financial Covenants	Requirement	Actual
EBITDA to fixed charges ratio	1.10 : 1.00	2.30 : 1.00
Minimum tangible net worth	$45.0 million	$57.7 million

Reserve for Severance

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Severance Reserve [Abstract]

Reserve for Severance

Severance costs are primarily related to management realignment and reorganization. The table below reflects the activity in the Company’s reserve for severance and related payments.



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Beginning balance	$	4,417		$	1,282		$	3,062
Charged to earnings	837			8,021			1,614
Cash paid and exchange rate variance	(3,485		)	(4,886		)	(3,394		)
Ending balance	$	1,769		$	4,417		$	1,282

Accrued severance charges were included in the following line items of the Consolidated Balance Sheets:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013		2012
Accrued severance included in:
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	1,651	$	3,467
Noncurrent other	118		950
Total accrued severance	$	1,769	$	4,417

The remaining severance liabilities outstanding as of December 31, 2013 will be substantially paid by the end of 2014.

Retirement and Security Bonus Plans	12 Months Ended
Retirement and Security Bonus Plans	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement and Security Bonus Plans	Retirement and Security Bonus Plans The Company provides a 401(k) defined contribution plan to allow employees a pre-tax investment vehicle to save for retirement. Beginning January 1, 2012, the Company began contributing matching funds to the 401(k) plan. In 2013, the amount of contributions increased substantially as the U.S. sales representatives that converted from independent agents to employees on January 1, 2013 became eligible for the plan. The Company made contributions to the 401(k) plan of $2.7 million and $1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company provides a profit sharing plan for certain sales, office and warehouse employees. The amounts of the Company’s annual contributions are determined annually by the Board of Directors. Expenses incurred for the profit sharing plan were $0.1 million, $0.5 million and $2.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company has a security bonus plan for the benefit of its independent sales representatives, under the terms of which participants are credited with a percentage of their yearly net commissions. The aggregate amounts credited to participants’ accounts vest 25% after five years and an additional 5% vests each year thereafter upon qualification for the plan. On January 1, 2013, the Company converted all of its U.S. independent sales representatives to employees. The security bonus for those converted employees continue to vest, but their accounts are no longer credited with a percentage of net commissions. For financial reporting purposes, amounts are charged to operations over the vesting period. Expenses incurred for the security bonus plan were $0.7 million, $2.1 million and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Commitments

Total rental expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 amounted to $2.2 million, $2.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Of the $12.5 million future minimum operating lease commitments outstanding at December 31, 2013, $10.5 million relates to a lease for the Company's headquarters which expires in March 2023. The lease commitment is partially offset by a portion of the headquarters that has been sub-leased through March of 2023 and includes total future minimum lease proceeds of $0.8 million. The Company has a financing lease for the McCook Facility which expires in June 2022 and includes future minimum lease payments, related to the building, of $11.1 million. Non-cash increases in assets and liabilities of $8.0 million and $4.0 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to the construction of the McCook Facility were not reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The Company’s future minimum lease commitments, principally for facilities and equipment, as of December 31, 2013, were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31,	Operating Leases		Financing Lease		Capital Leases
2014	$	1,293	$	1,085	$	96
2015	1,229		1,124		8
2016	1,261		1,165		4
2017	1,305		1,255		—
2018	1,348		1,348		—
Thereafter	6,046		5,092		—
Total	$	12,482	$	11,069	$	108

At December 31, 2013, the cost and accumulated depreciation of the asset related to the financing obligation were $13.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, and the cost and accumulated amortization of the assets related to capital leases were $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

Litigation, regulatory and tax matters

The Company is involved in legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of management that the resolution of any currently pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Employment tax matter

One of the Company's subsidiaries, Drummond American LLC (“Drummond”), was under an employment tax examination for the years 2007 and 2008 regarding the long-standing treatment of its sales representatives as independent contractors. In January 2012, the Company received a Notice of Proposed Adjustment in the amount of $9.5 million, including penalties, from the IRS challenging Drummond's position that the sales representatives were independent contractors rather than employees. The Company disagreed with the IRS position and filed an administrative appeal with the IRS Appeals Office and established a liability of $1.2 million during 2011 as its best estimate of the cost to resolve the matter with the IRS. The tax matter was settled with the IRS in December, 2013 for $0.8 million and the Company believes that it has no further liability related to this matter.

Environmental matter

In 2012, the Company identified that a site it owns in Decatur, Alabama contains hazardous substances in the soil and groundwater as a result of historical operations prior to the Company's ownership. The Company has retained an environmental consulting firm to further investigate the contamination including the measurement and monitoring of the site. On August 13, 2013, the site was enrolled in the state of Alabama's voluntary cleanup program. At this time insufficient data regarding the situation has been collected to reasonably estimate the extent of the contamination or the cost, if any, of remedying this situation. Accordingly, the Company has not established a reserve for any remediation costs.

Stock Compensation Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock Compensation Plans

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

Plan Administration

The Company's 2009 Equity Compensation Plan (“Equity Plan”) provides for the grant of nonqualified and incentive stock options, stock awards and stock units to officers and employees of the Company. The Equity Plan also provides for the grant of option rights and restricted stock to non-employee directors. Under the Equity Plan, 500,000 shares of common stock were available to be awarded with no participant being granted more than 40,000 shares of common stock in any calendar year. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had approximately 77,000 shares of common stock still available under the Equity Plan. The Equity Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, or its designee, which as administrator of the plan, has the authority to select plan participants, grant awards, and determine the terms and conditions of the awards.

The Company also has a Stock Performance Rights Plan (“SPR Plan”) that provides for the issuance of Stock Performance Rights (“SPRs”) that allow non-employee directors, officers and key employees to receive cash awards, subject to certain restrictions, equal to the appreciation of the Company's common stock. The SPR Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

Stock Performance Rights

SPRs entitle the recipient to receive a cash payment equal to the excess of the market value of the Company's common stock over the SPR exercise price when the SPRs are surrendered. Expense, equal to the fair market value of the SPR at the date of grant and remeasured each reporting period, is recorded ratably over the vesting period. Employees and non-employee directors who are retirement eligible, defined as age 65 or older, are permitted to retain their awards after retirement and exercise them during the remaining contractual life. All expense is recognized on the date of grant for SPRs granted to retirement eligible recipients. Compensation expense or benefit is included in Selling, general and administrative expense. A majority of the outstanding SPRs have a seven or ten year life and vest over one to three years beginning on the first anniversary of the date of the grant.

On December 31, 2013, the SPRs outstanding were re-measured at fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation model. This model requires the input of subjective assumptions that may have a significant impact on the fair value estimate. The weighted-average estimated value of SPRs outstanding as of December 31, 2013 was $4.76 per SPR using the following assumptions:



Expected volatility	32.2% to 65.3%
Risk-free rate of return	0.1% to 1.9%
Expected term (in years)	0.7 to 5.2
Expected annual dividend	$0

The expected volatility was based on the historic volatility of the Company's stock price commensurate with the expected life of the SPR. The risk-free rate of return reflects the interest rate offered for zero coupon treasury bonds over the expected life of the SPR. The expected life represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding and was calculated using the simplified method allowed by the SEC due to insufficient historical data. The estimated annual dividend was based on the recent dividend payout trend.

Compensation expense of $1.4 million was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2013. A benefit of $0.6 million and $1.1 million was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, as the overall decline in the fair value of the SPRs exceeded the amortization expense related to the unvested SPRs. No cash has been paid out for SPR exercises during the three year period ended December 31, 2013.

Activity related to the Company’s SPRs during the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:



			Weighted
	Number		Average
	of SPRs		Exercise Price
Outstanding on December 31, 2012	516,700		$	15.28
Granted	148,301		12.20
Cancelled	(45,732	)	15.58
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	619,269		14.48

Exercisable on December 31, 2013	258,050		$	21.17

The SPRs outstanding had an intrinsic value of $1.5 million as of December 31, 2013. Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested SPRs was $1.3 million at December 31, 2013, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.7 years. During the year ended December 31, 2013, 100,867 SPRs with a fair value of $0.8 million vested. At December 31, 2013, the weighted average remaining contractual term was 5.9 years for all outstanding SPRs and 5.4 years for all exercisable SPRs.

Restricted Stock Awards

Restricted stock awards ("RSAs") generally vest over a one to three year period beginning on the first anniversary of the date of the grant. Upon vesting, the vested restricted stock awards are exchanged for an equal number of the Company’s common stock. The participants have no voting or dividend rights with the restricted stock awards. The restricted stock awards are valued at the closing price of the common stock on the date of grant and the expense is recorded ratably over the vesting period.

Compensation expense of $0.6 million, $0.7 million and $0.7 million related to the RSAs was recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Activity related to the Company’s RSAs during the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:



	Restricted Stock
	Awards
Outstanding on December 31, 2012	73,818
Granted	34,288
Exchanged for common shares	(56,169	)
Cancelled	(4,036	)
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	47,901

As of December 31, 2013, there was $0.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSAs that will be recognized over a weighted average period of six months. The awards granted in 2013 had a weighted average grant date fair value of $14.00 per share.

Market Stock Units

Market Stock Units ("MSUs") are exchangeable for a certain amount of the Company's common shares at the end of the vesting period based on the trailing thirty-day average closing price of the Company's common stock.



	Market Stock
	Units
Outstanding on December 31, 2012	—
Granted	64,199
Cancelled	(5,200	)
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	58,999

The number of shares of common stock that will be issued upon vesting, range from zero shares, if the average closing price of the Company's common stock is $12.18 or less for the thirty trading day period ending December 31, 2015, to 88,503 shares if the average closing price of the stock is $18.00 or greater over that same time frame. An expense of $0.2 million related to MSUs was recorded in the year ended December 31, 2013.

Stock Awards and Stock Options

As of December 31, 2013, the Company had 125,000 stock awards outstanding which entitle the holder to receive shares of the Company’s common stock equal in value to the appreciation in the Company’s common stock from the exercise price of $10.00 up to the date the holder exercises the award. The stock awards vest on December 31, 2014 and expire on October 2, 2017.

As of December 31, 2013, the Company had 12,198 vested non-qualified stock options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $14.05 and an expiration date of December 31, 2019. Each stock option can be exchanged for one share of the Company’s common stock.

Discontinued Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued operations

In October 2013, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of ASMP, a wholly owned subsidiary, to Nelson Stud Welding, Inc. (“Buyer”), an indirect subsidiary of Doncasters Group Limited, for a cash purchase price of $12.5 million, subject to adjustments based on the closing date net working capital, plus the assumption of certain liabilities. In addition, the Buyer will lease the real property located in Decatur, Alabama currently used by ASMP. The Company has reclassified ASMP's operating results as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The sale of ASMP was finalized on February 14, 2014. The company anticipates recognizing a pretax gain of approximately $1.6 million, subject to working capital adjustments, in the first quarter of 2014.

Other discontinued operations include the 2010 sale of substantially all of the assets of Assembly Component Systems, Inc. and Rutland Tool & Supply Company, Inc. as well as the Company's Mexico operation which was closed in 2007.

The following table details the components of income from discontinued operations:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Net sales of ASMP	$	18,534	$	16,925	$	14,560

Pre-tax operating income (loss) from discontinued operations
ASMP	$	2,801	$	2,118	$	280
Other discontinued operations	40		167		(337		)
Total pre-tax income (loss)	2,841		2,285		(57		)
Income tax expense (benefit)	980		802		(22		)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	1,861		1,483		(35		)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share
ASMP	$	0.21	$	0.15	$	—
Other discontinued operations	0.01		0.03		—
Total	$	0.22	$	0.18	$	—

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the facts and circumstances leading to the completed or expected disposal, manner and timing of disposal, the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the segment in which the disposal group was reported, and the classification (whether sold or classified as held for sale) and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Includes all disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations).

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Sale of Properties	12 Months Ended
Sale of Properties	Dec. 31, 2013
Sale of Properties [Abstract]
Sale of Distribution Centers	Sale of Properties In 2012, in conjunction with the construction of a new distribution center in McCook, Illinois and the relocation of the Company’s headquarters to Chicago, Illinois, the Company sold four properties; its Addison, Illinois distribution center, its Vernon Hills, Illinois distribution center, its former Des Plaines, Illinois headquarters and a Des Plaines, Illinois administrative building. The Company received cash proceeds of $12.3 million for the sale of the four properties, resulting in a gain of $3.7 million.

Goodwill

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

As a result of a 2001 acquisition, on December 31, 2011, the Company had a goodwill balance of $28.1 million. Goodwill impairment is deemed to exist if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value and the goodwill impairment charge, if any, is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the goodwill as compared to its estimated fair value. The Company evaluates goodwill for potential impairment by determining if certain qualitative events have occurred or if circumstances have changed that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value. As a result of this evaluation, the Company identified indicators of impairment in 2012 related to recurring operating losses and reduced market capitalization and, therefore, performed an interim impairment test of goodwill.

The Company estimated the fair value of the reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis based on its current operating forecast to determine the reporting unit’s fair value. After completing the analysis, the Company concluded that the entire amount of the goodwill, adjusted for the effect of currency translation, was impaired and a non-cash charge of $28.3 million was recorded in 2012.

Goodwill activity in 2013 and 2012 was as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013		2012
Beginning balance	$	—	$	28,148
Impairment loss	—		(28,306		)
Translation adjustment	—		158
Ending balance	$	—	$	—

Other Operating Expenses (Income)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Other Operating Expenses (Income)

Other Operating Expenses, Net

Other operating expenses, net consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013			2012		2011
Loss on sub-lease transaction	$	2,928		$	—	$	—
Employment tax matter	(400		)	—		1,200
Total other operating expenses, net	$	2,528		$	—	$	1,200

In 2013, the Company entered into an agreement to sub-lease a portion of its leased headquarters. Under lease accounting rules the Company recorded a $2.9 million charge, primarily representing the net difference between the Company's future scheduled lease payments and the expected proceeds from the sub-lease, as well as related asset write downs.

In 2011, the Company recorded a $1.2 million expense as its best estimate of the cost of settling an employment tax matter related to the classification of the sales representatives of one of the Company’s subsidiaries. In 2013, the employment tax matter with the IRS was settled for $0.8 million, resulting in a reduction in other operating expenses of $0.4 million. For further details, refer to Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	8,634			8,589			8,553

Earnings (loss):
Continuing operations	$	(6,981	)	$	(64,033	)	$	(4,589	)
Discontinued operations	1,861			1,483			(35		)
Net loss	$	(5,120	)	$	(62,550	)	$	(4,624	)

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(0.81	)	$	(7.46	)	$	(0.54	)
Discontinued operations	0.22			0.18			—
Net loss	$	(0.59	)	$	(7.28	)	$	(0.54	)

The effect of approximately 58,000, 23,000 and 55,000 restricted share awards outstanding and future stock option exercises for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, would have been anti-dilutive and therefore, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

Segment Reporting

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

Financial information related to the Company’s continuing operations by geographic area consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Net sales
United States	$	241,115	$	245,196	$	270,511
Canada	28,388		28,366		29,888
Consolidated total	$	269,503	$	273,562	$	300,399

Long-lived assets
United States	$	56,162	$	63,730	$	49,323
Canada	2,812		3,251		3,349
Consolidated total	$	58,974	$	66,981	$	52,672

Net sales are attributed to countries based on the location of customers. Long-lived assets consist of property, plant and equipment.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations

Unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are summarized below:



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	2013 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sept. 30			June 30			Mar. 31
Net sales	$	65,738		$	68,235		$	68,317		$	67,213
Gross profit	39,627			41,220			40,634			39,814

Income (loss) from continuing operations ⁽¹⁾	$	(3,569	)	$	183		$	9		$	(3,604	)
Income from discontinued operations	674			418			388			381
Net income (loss)	$	(2,895	)	$	601		$	397		$	(3,223	)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(0.41	)	$	0.02		$	—		$	(0.42	)
Discontinued operations⁽²⁾	0.08			0.05			0.05			0.05
Net income (loss)⁽²⁾	$	(0.33	)	$	0.07		$	0.05		$	(0.37	)

	2012 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sept. 30			June 30			Mar. 31
Net sales	$	64,505		$	67,863		$	69,830		$	71,364
Gross profit	38,900			42,495			35,726			40,297

Income (loss) from continuing operations⁽³⁾	$	1,236		$	(1,557	)	$	(61,538	)	$	(2,174	)
Income from discontinued operations	487			239			381			376
Net income (loss)	$	1,723		$	(1,318	)	$	(61,157	)	$	(1,798	)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	0.14		$	(0.18	)	$	(7.17	)	$	(0.25	)
Discontinued operations	0.06			0.03			0.05			0.04
Net income (loss)	$	0.20		$	(0.15	)	$	(7.12	)	$	(0.21	)


(1)	Income from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2013 includes a $2.9 million loss related to a sub-lease.


(2)	The sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts do not equal the total annual earnings per share due to rounding and the uneven timing of earnings throughout the year compared to the weighted average shares outstanding.

(3)

Income from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2012 includes a $1.6 million gain from the sale of assets. Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 includes a $28.3 million charge for goodwill impairment, a $2.1 million gain on the sale of assets, $6.8 million of severance expenses and a $33.5 million increase in the deferred tax assets valuation allowance.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule II Valuation and qualifying accounts (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

Schedule II -Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

The roll forward of valuation accounts were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Deductions				Balance at End of Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Year ended December 31, 2013	$	1,637	$	126	$	(935	)	(1)	$	828
Year ended December 31, 2012	1,865		1,582		(1,810		)	(1)	1,637
Year ended December 31, 2011	1,034		1,500		(669		)	(1)	1,865

Allowance for excess and obsolete inventory:
Year ended December 31, 2013	$	7,656	$	1,903	$	(4,231	)	(2)	$	5,328
Year ended December 31, 2012	4,390		3,989		(723		)	(2)	7,656
Year ended December 31, 2011	4,084		1,046		(740		)	(2)	4,390

Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:
Year ended December 31, 2013	$	34,278	$	1,556	$	—			$	35,834
Year ended December 31, 2012	938		33,340		—				34,278
Year ended December 31, 2011	875		63		—				938


(1)	Uncollected receivables written off, net of recoveries and translation adjustment.


(2)	Disposal of excess and obsolete inventory and translation adjustment.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of consolidation	The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the accounts and transactions of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Prior period amounts reflect the classification of Automatic Screw Machine Products Company, Inc. ("ASMP") as a discontinued operation and conform to the current year presentation.
Revenue recognition	Net sales include product sales and billings for freight and handling charges. Sales and associated cost of goods sold are generally recognized when products are shipped and title passes to customers. We accrue for returns based on historical evidence of return rates.
Cash equivalents	The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Allowance for doubtful accounts methodology	The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filings, substantial down-grading of credit ratings), a specific reserve for bad debts is recorded against amounts due to reduce the receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes reserves for bad debts based on the Company’s historical experience of bad debt write-offs as a percent of accounts receivable outstanding. If circumstances change (e.g., higher than expected defaults or an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations), the estimates of the recoverability of amounts due the Company could be revised by a material amount.
Inventories	Inventories principally consist of finished goods stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in-first-out method. To reduce inventory to a lower of cost or market value, a reserve is recorded for slow-moving and obsolete inventory based on historical experience and monitoring of current inventory activity. Estimates are used to determine the necessity of recording these reserves based on periodic detailed analysis using both qualitative and quantitative factors. As part of this analysis, the Company considers several factors including the inventories length of time on hand, historical sales, product shelf life, product life cycle, product classification and product obsolescence. It is the Company’s policy to not re-value inventory to the original cost basis subsequent to establishing a new cost basis.
Property, plant and equipment	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation expense is computed by the straight-line method generally using useful lives of 20 to 30 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures and vehicles. Amortization of financing and capital leases is included in depreciation expense. Depreciation expense was $5.4 million, $4.3 million and $3.7 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Capitalized software is amortized over estimated useful lives of 3 to 5 years using the straight-line method. Amortization expense of capitalized software was $3.5 million, $2.8 million and $1.7 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Cash value of life insurance	The Company has invested funds in life insurance policies on certain current and former executives. The cash surrender value of the policies is invested in various investment instruments and is recorded as an asset on our consolidated financial statements. The Company records these funds at contractual value. The change in the cash surrender value of the life insurance policies, which is recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses, is the change in the policies' contractual values.
Deferred compensation	The Company’s Executive Deferral Plan (“Deferral Plan”) allows certain executives to defer payment of a portion of their earned compensation. The deferred compensation is recorded in an Account Balance, which is a bookkeeping entry made by the Company to measure the amount due to the participant. The Account Balance is equal to the participant’s deferred compensation, adjusted for increases and/or decreases in the amount that the participant has designated to one or more bookkeeping portfolios that track the performance of certain mutual funds. Lawson adjusts the deferred compensation liability to equal the contractual value of the participants’ Account Balances. These adjustments are the changes in contractual value of the individual plans and are recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses.
Stock-based compensation	Compensation based on the share value of the Company’s common stock is valued at its fair value at the grant date and the expense is recognized over the vesting period. Fair value is re-measured each reporting period for liability-classified awards that may be redeemable in cash.
Goodwill	Goodwill represents the cost of business acquisitions in excess of the fair value of identifiable net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is allocated to the appropriate reporting unit as reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker responsible for reviewing operating performance and allocating resources. Impairment of goodwill is evaluated using a three-step process. First, we look at qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances exist that would lead us to a determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If events or circumstances do exist that lead us to determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired, and thus, the third step of the impairment test is unnecessary. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the third step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. In 2012, we identified indicators of impairment related to recurring operating losses and reduced market capitalization and, therefore, performed an interim impairment test of goodwill. We then estimated the fair value of the reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our current internal operating forecast to determine the reporting unit’s fair value. After completing the analysis, we concluded that the entire amount of the goodwill was impaired and a non-cash charge of $28.3 million was recorded.
Impairment of long-lived assets	The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and intangibles, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the assets' carrying amount to their expected future undiscounted net cash flows. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.
Income taxes	Deferred tax assets or liabilities reflect temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting. Such amounts are adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect changes in enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is established to offset any deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not (i.e. greater than 50% likely) that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The determination of the amount of a valuation allowance to be provided on recorded deferred tax assets involves estimates regarding (1) the timing and amount of the reversal of taxable temporary differences, (2) expected future taxable income, (3) the impact of tax planning strategies and (4) the ability to carry back deferred tax assets to offset prior taxable income. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including past operating results, projections of future taxable income and the feasibility of ongoing tax planning strategies. The projections of future taxable income include a number of estimates and assumptions regarding our volume, pricing and costs. Additionally, valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions as well as deferred tax asset and liability balances, including the estimation of valuation allowances and the evaluation of tax positions. Primarily due to the cumulative losses incurred in recent years, management determined that it was more likely than not that it would not be able to utilize deferred tax assets to offset future taxable income and increased the deferred tax valuation allowance to equal substantially all of the Company's net tax assets. A tax valuation allowance will remain until the Company can establish that the recoverability of its deferred tax assets is more certain. Earnings from the Company's foreign subsidiaries are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. A distribution of these non-U.S. earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise would subject the Company to both U.S. Federal and state income taxes, as adjusted for tax credits and foreign withholding taxes. The Company recognizes the benefit of tax positions when a benefit is more likely than not (i.e., greater than 50% likely) to be sustained on its technical merits. Recognized tax benefits are measured at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained, based on cumulative probability, in final settlement of the position. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.
Leases	Leases are categorized as either operating or capital leases at inception. Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. An asset and a corresponding liability for the capital lease obligation are established for the cost of capital leases. The capital lease obligation is amortized over the life of the lease. For build-to-suit leases, the Company establishes an asset and liability for the estimated construction costs incurred to the extent that it is involved in the construction of structural improvements or takes construction risk prior to the commencement of the lease. Upon occupancy of facilities under build-to-suit leases, the Company assesses whether these arrangements qualify for sales recognition under the sale-leaseback accounting guidance. If a lease does not meet the criteria to qualify for a sale-leaseback transaction, the established asset and liability remain on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. This asset is depreciated over the life of the lease and the liability is reduced by the non-interest portion of the lease payments for costs allocated to the building and on a straight line basis for costs allocated to land.
Sub-leases [Policy Text Block]	Sub-leases — If the Company is relieved of its primary obligation under the original lease then the original lease is considered to be terminated, otherwise if the Company retains primary obligation under the original lease then the Company continues to account for the original lease and also accounts for the new sub-lease as lessor. At the time the sub-lease is executed, the Company records a gain or loss equal to the difference between the total cash payments to be made for gross rent under the original lease agreement over the life of the sub-lease plus executory costs and total gross rent proceeds expected to be received over the life of the sub-lease.
Earnings per share	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution from the exercise or conversion of outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards into common stock.
Foreign currency	The accounts of foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. All balance sheet amounts are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the applicable period end. Income statement amounts are translated using the average exchange rate for the applicable period. The gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates from the translation of subsidiary accounts in local currency to U.S. dollars have been reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses result from the effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. These gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss and were immaterial for all years presented.
Treasury stock	The Company repurchased 2,691, 2,474 and 3,759 shares of its common stock in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, from employees upon the vesting of restricted stock to offset the income taxes owed by those employees. The Company accounts for treasury stock using the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of stockholders’ equity.
Use of estimates	Preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) reissued an exposure draft on lease accounting that would require entities to recognize assets and liabilities arising from lease contracts on the balance sheet. The exposure draft states that lessees and lessors should apply a “right-of-use model” in accounting for all leases. Under the proposed model, lessees would recognize an asset for the right to use the leased asset, and a liability for the obligation to make rental payments over the lease term. The lease expense from real estate based leases would continue to be recorded under a straight line approach, but other leases not related to real estate would be expensed using an effective interest method that would accelerate lease expense. A final standard is currently expected to be issued in 2014 and would be effective no earlier than annual reporting periods beginning on January 1, 2017. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the adoption of the guidance would have on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Subsequent Events — The Company has evaluated events through the issue date of this Form 10-K and has determined that, except for the completion of the sale of ASMP (see Note 13 - Discontinued Operations), no reportable events have occurred subsequent to the date of these consolidated financial statements.

Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of inventories



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013			2012
Inventories, gross	$	51,102		$	52,337
Reserve for obsolete and excess inventory	(5,328		)	(7,656		)
Inventories, net	$	45,774		$	44,681

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Components of property, plant and equipment

Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013			2012
Land	$	5,864		$	5,952
Buildings and improvements	30,885			31,087
Machinery and equipment	22,989			25,632
Capitalized software	18,234			16,798
McCook Facility	12,961			12,961
Furniture and fixtures	4,424			6,931
Capital leases	1,007			1,694
Vehicles	164			131
Construction in progress	1,269			7,486
	97,797			108,672
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(38,823		)	(41,691		)
	$	58,974		$	66,981

Income Tax Income Tax (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

oss from continuing operations before income taxes consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
United States	$	(6,255	)	$	(36,808	)	$	(5,380	)
Canada	(867		)	(9,290		)	(976		)
	$	(7,122	)	$	(46,098	)	$	(6,356	)

Components of provision (benefit) for income taxes

Provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	(864	)	$	(740	)	$	384
U.S. state	84			215			295
Canada	639			1,016			(190		)
Total	$	(141	)	$	491		$	489
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	—		$	16,159		$	(2,187	)
U.S. state	—			1,160			(155		)
Canada	—			125			86
Total	$	—		$	17,444		$	(2,256	)
Total income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	(864	)	$	15,419		$	(1,803	)
U.S. state	84			1,375			140
Canada	639			1,141			(104		)
Total	$	(141	)	$	17,935		$	(1,767	)

Reconciliation between effective income tax rate and statutory federal rate

The reconciliation between the effective income tax rate and the statutory federal rate for continuing operations was as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Statutory Federal rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
Change in valuation allowance	(30.3	)	(72.4	)	(1.5	)
Change in uncertain tax positions	(9.8	)	(4.4	)	(1.6	)
Executive life insurance	5.1		0.8		(0.9	)
State and local taxes, net	3.2		2.6		(1.3	)
Meals & entertainment	(1.9	)	(0.3	)	(2.8	)
Provision to return differences	1.5		0.9		(0.3	)
Deferred tax expense	—		—		1.0
Other items, net	(0.8	)	(1.1	)	0.2
Provision for income taxes	2.0	%	(38.9	)%	27.8	%

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities contain the following temporary differences:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013			2012
Deferred tax assets:
Compensation and benefits	$	10,883		$	14,101
Net operating loss carryforward	18,453			12,710
Inventory reserve	2,734			3,654
Accounts receivable reserve	353			657
Other	4,113			4,694
Total deferred tax assets	36,536			35,816
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	53			738
Other	590			728
Total deferred liabilities	643			1,466
Net deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	35,893			34,350
Valuation allowance	(35,834		)	(34,278		)
Net deferred tax assets	$	59		$	72

Net deferred tax assets:
Net current deferred tax assets	$	5		$	17
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets	54			55
Net deferred tax assets	$	59		$	72

Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013		2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	2,096	$	92
Additions for tax positions of current year	585		1,261
Additions for tax positions of prior years	114		835
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—		(92		)
Balance at end of year	$	2,795	$	2,096

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of accrued expenses and other liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013		2012
Accrued compensation	$	8,113	$	11,681
Accrued severance	1,651		3,467
Accrued stock-based compensation	1,642		279
Accrued and withheld taxes, other than income taxes	1,259		1,484
Reserve for unrecognized tax benefits	962		916
Accrued health benefits	933		1,235
Financing lease obligation	745		806
Accrued profit sharing	124		539
Employment tax matter	—		1,200
Other	8,092		9,723
	$	23,521	$	31,330

Revolving Line of Credit (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt covenants [Table Text Block]

On December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all financial covenants as detailed below:



Quarterly Financial Covenants	Requirement	Actual
EBITDA to fixed charges ratio	1.10 : 1.00	2.30 : 1.00
Minimum tangible net worth	$45.0 million	$57.7 million

Reserve for Severance (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Severance Reserve [Abstract]

Changes in the Company's reserve for severance and related payments

The table below reflects the activity in the Company’s reserve for severance and related payments.



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Beginning balance	$	4,417		$	1,282		$	3,062
Charged to earnings	837			8,021			1,614
Cash paid and exchange rate variance	(3,485		)	(4,886		)	(3,394		)
Ending balance	$	1,769		$	4,417		$	1,282

Accrued severance charges included in the line items of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

Accrued severance charges were included in the following line items of the Consolidated Balance Sheets:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013		2012
Accrued severance included in:
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	1,651	$	3,467
Noncurrent other	118		950
Total accrued severance	$	1,769	$	4,417

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of future minimum lease payments

The Company’s future minimum lease commitments, principally for facilities and equipment, as of December 31, 2013, were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31,	Operating Leases		Financing Lease		Capital Leases
2014	$	1,293	$	1,085	$	96
2015	1,229		1,124		8
2016	1,261		1,165		4
2017	1,305		1,255		—
2018	1,348		1,348		—
Thereafter	6,046		5,092		—
Total	$	12,482	$	11,069	$	108

Stock Compensation Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Valuation assumptions

The weighted-average estimated value of SPRs outstanding as of December 31, 2013 was $4.76 per SPR using the following assumptions:



Expected volatility	32.2% to 65.3%
Risk-free rate of return	0.1% to 1.9%
Expected term (in years)	0.7 to 5.2
Expected annual dividend	$0

Activity related to SPRs

Activity related to the Company’s SPRs during the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:



			Weighted
	Number		Average
	of SPRs		Exercise Price
Outstanding on December 31, 2012	516,700		$	15.28
Granted	148,301		12.20
Cancelled	(45,732	)	15.58
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	619,269		14.48

Exercisable on December 31, 2013	258,050		$	21.17

Activity related to RSAs

Activity related to the Company’s RSAs during the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:



	Restricted Stock
	Awards
Outstanding on December 31, 2012	73,818
Granted	34,288
Exchanged for common shares	(56,169	)
Cancelled	(4,036	)
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	47,901

MSU Rollforward



	Market Stock
	Units
Outstanding on December 31, 2012	—
Granted	64,199
Cancelled	(5,200	)
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	58,999

Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]

The following table details the components of income from discontinued operations:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Net sales of ASMP	$	18,534	$	16,925	$	14,560

Pre-tax operating income (loss) from discontinued operations
ASMP	$	2,801	$	2,118	$	280
Other discontinued operations	40		167		(337		)
Total pre-tax income (loss)	2,841		2,285		(57		)
Income tax expense (benefit)	980		802		(22		)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	1,861		1,483		(35		)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share
ASMP	$	0.21	$	0.15	$	—
Other discontinued operations	0.01		0.03		—
Total	$	0.22	$	0.18	$	—

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group, and the segment in which the disposal group was reported. Also may include the amount of adjustments to amounts previously reported in discontinued operations such as resolution of contingencies arising from the disposal transaction or the operations of the component prior to disposal.

+ References + Details

Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill activity

Goodwill activity in 2013 and 2012 was as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2013		2012
Beginning balance	$	—	$	28,148
Impairment loss	—		(28,306		)
Translation adjustment	—		158
Ending balance	$	—	$	—

Other Operating Expenses (Income) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Components of other operating (income) expenses

Other operating expenses, net consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013			2012		2011
Loss on sub-lease transaction	$	2,928		$	—	$	—
Employment tax matter	(400		)	—		1,200
Total other operating expenses, net	$	2,528		$	—	$	1,200

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	8,634			8,589			8,553

Earnings (loss):
Continuing operations	$	(6,981	)	$	(64,033	)	$	(4,589	)
Discontinued operations	1,861			1,483			(35		)
Net loss	$	(5,120	)	$	(62,550	)	$	(4,624	)

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(0.81	)	$	(7.46	)	$	(0.54	)
Discontinued operations	0.22			0.18			—
Net loss	$	(0.59	)	$	(7.28	)	$	(0.54	)

Segment Reporting (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Financial information by geographic area, continuing operations

Financial information related to the Company’s continuing operations by geographic area consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Net sales
United States	$	241,115	$	245,196	$	270,511
Canada	28,388		28,366		29,888
Consolidated total	$	269,503	$	273,562	$	300,399

Long-lived assets
United States	$	56,162	$	63,730	$	49,323
Canada	2,812		3,251		3,349
Consolidated total	$	58,974	$	66,981	$	52,672

Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of unaudited quarterly results

Unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are summarized below:



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	2013 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sept. 30			June 30			Mar. 31
Net sales	$	65,738		$	68,235		$	68,317		$	67,213
Gross profit	39,627			41,220			40,634			39,814

Income (loss) from continuing operations ⁽¹⁾	$	(3,569	)	$	183		$	9		$	(3,604	)
Income from discontinued operations	674			418			388			381
Net income (loss)	$	(2,895	)	$	601		$	397		$	(3,223	)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(0.41	)	$	0.02		$	—		$	(0.42	)
Discontinued operations⁽²⁾	0.08			0.05			0.05			0.05
Net income (loss)⁽²⁾	$	(0.33	)	$	0.07		$	0.05		$	(0.37	)

	2012 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sept. 30			June 30			Mar. 31
Net sales	$	64,505		$	67,863		$	69,830		$	71,364
Gross profit	38,900			42,495			35,726			40,297

Income (loss) from continuing operations⁽³⁾	$	1,236		$	(1,557	)	$	(61,538	)	$	(2,174	)
Income from discontinued operations	487			239			381			376
Net income (loss)	$	1,723		$	(1,318	)	$	(61,157	)	$	(1,798	)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	0.14		$	(0.18	)	$	(7.17	)	$	(0.25	)
Discontinued operations	0.06			0.03			0.05			0.04
Net income (loss)	$	0.20		$	(0.15	)	$	(7.12	)	$	(0.21	)


(1)	Income from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2013 includes a $2.9 million loss related to a sub-lease.


(2)	The sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts do not equal the total annual earnings per share due to rounding and the uneven timing of earnings throughout the year compared to the weighted average shares outstanding.

(3)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Depreciation		$ 5,400	$ 4,300	$ 3,700
Amortization expense of capitalized software		3,500	2,800	1,700
Goodwill impairment	$ 28,300	$ 0	$ 28,306	$ 0
Treasury stock, shares acquired		2,691	2,474	3,759
Buildings and improvements \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		20 years
Buildings and improvements \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		30 years
Machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and vehicles \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		3 years
Machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and vehicles \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		10 years
Capitalized software \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		3 years
Capitalized software \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		5 years

Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	$ 800	$ 0

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of inventories
Total	$ 51,102	$ 52,337
Reserve for obsolete and excess inventory	(5,328)	(7,656)
Inventories, net	$ 45,774	$ 44,681

Property, Plant and Equipment Schedule of property, plant and equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 97,797	$ 108,672
Accumulated depreciation and amortization,	(38,823)	(41,691)
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization	58,974	66,981	$ 52,672
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	5,864	5,952
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	30,885	31,087
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	22,989	25,632
Capitalized software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	18,234	16,798
McCook facility
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	12,961	12,961
Accumulated depreciation and amortization,		(2,000)
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	4,424	6,931
Capital leases
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,007	1,694
Accumulated depreciation and amortization,		(900)
Vehicles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	164	131
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 1,269	$ 7,486

Property, Plant and Equipment Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 108,672		$ 97,797
McCook facility
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Non Cash Increases in Assets and Liabilities	8,000	$ 4,000
Property, plant and equipment, gross	12,961		12,961
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 7,486		$ 1,269

Income Tax Components of income tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
United States	$ (6,255)	$ (36,808)	$ (5,380)
Canada	(867)	(9,290)	(976)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(7,122)	(46,098)	(6,356)
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	(864)	(740)	384
U.S. state	84	215	295
Canada	639	1,016	(190)
Total	(141)	491	489
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	0	16,159	(2,187)
U.S. state	0	1,160	(155)
Canada	0	125	86
Total	0	17,444	(2,256)
Total income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	(864)	15,419	(1,803)
U.S. state	84	1,375	140
Canada	639	1,141	(104)
Total	$ (141)	$ 17,935	$ (1,767)

Income Tax Reconciliation of effective tax rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Statutory Federal rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
State and local taxes, net	3.20%	2.60%	(1.30%)
Executive life insurance	5.10%	0.80%	(0.90%)
Meals & entertainment	(1.90%)	(0.30%)	(2.80%)
Deferred tax expense	0.00%	0.00%	1.00%
Change in valuation allowance	(30.30%)	(72.40%)	(1.50%)
Change in uncertain tax positions	(9.80%)	(4.40%)	(1.60%)
Provision to return differences	1.50%	0.90%	(0.30%)
Other items, net	(0.80%)	(1.10%)	0.20%
Provision for income taxes	2.00%	(38.90%)	27.80%

Income Tax Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Deferred tax assets:
Compensation and benefits	$ 10,883	$ 14,101
Net operating loss carryforward	18,453	12,710
Inventory reserve	2,734	3,654
Accounts receivable reserve	353	657
Other	4,113	4,694
Total deferred tax assets	36,536	35,816
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	53	738
Other	590	728
Total deferred liabilities	643	1,466
Net deferred assets before valuation allowance	35,893	34,350
Valuation allowance	(35,834)	(34,278)
Net deferred assets	59	72
Net deferred tax assets:
Net current deferred tax assets	5	17
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets	54	55
Net deferred assets	$ 59	$ 72

Income Tax Other information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax (Textual) [Abstract]
Income taxes paid			$ 200	$ 200	$ 2,600
Income tax refunds received			700	3,400	3,300
Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	$ 33,500		1,600	33,300
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions		$ 1,300	$ 400	0	(1,200)
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year		$ 2,096	$ 2,096		$ 92
Additions for tax positions of current year			585	1,261
Additions for tax positions of prior years			114	835
Reductions for tax positions of prior years			0	(92)
Balance at end of year			$ 2,795	2,096
State
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards				44,900
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards				500
US Federal
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards				$ 46,500

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	$ 8,113	$ 11,681
Accrued severance	1,651	3,467
Accrued and withheld taxes, other than income taxes	1,259	1,484
Accrued health benefits	933	1,235
Employment tax matter	0	1,200
Reserve for unrecognized tax benefits	962	916
Financing lease obligation	745	806
Accrued profit sharing	124	539
Accrued stock based compensation	1,642	279
Other	8,092	9,723
Accrued Liabilities, Current	$ 23,521	$ 31,330

Loan Agreement Schedule of minimum required EBITDA (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Required Minimum Value [Member]
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
MinTangibleNetWorth	$ 45,000
Actual Value [Member]
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
MinTangibleNetWorth	$ 57,726
Maximum \| Required Minimum Value [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio	1.10
Maximum \| Actual Value [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio	2.30
Minimum \| Required Minimum Value [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio	1.00
Minimum \| Actual Value [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio	1.00

Loan Agreement Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Loan Agreement Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Document Period End Date		Dec. 31, 2013
Secured Debt, Current	$ 16,078,000	$ 16,078,000	$ 16,127,000
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Eligible accounts receivables percentage	80.00%
Eligible accounts receivables past due days		60 days
Eligible inventory percentage		50.00%
Eligible inventory expected to be sold period		18 months
Maximum borrowing amount based on inventory		$ 20,000,000
Number of rolling quarter to be used in calculating Debt Service Coverage Ratio commencing 2014		rolling four quarters
Credit Facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$ 17,900,000	$ 17,900,000
Interest Paid	$ 1,100,000		$ 700,000	$ 700,000
Weighted average interest rate			2.98%
Document Fiscal Year Focus		2013
Maximum
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Spread on LIBOR		1.85%
Dividends restricted amount		$ 7,000,000.0
Minimum
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Spread on LIBOR		1.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Credit facility, borrowing capacity			$ 40,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member]
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Credit facility, borrowing capacity			$ 10,000,000

Reserve for Severance Activity in reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reserve for severance and related payments
Balance at beginning of period	$ 4,417
Balance at end of the period	1,769	$ 4,417
Employee Severance [Member]
Reserve for severance and related payments
Balance at beginning of period	4,417	1,282	$ 3,062
Charged to earnings current year	837	8,021	1,614
Cash paid and exchange rate variance	(3,485)	(4,886)	(3,394)
Balance at end of the period	$ 1,769	$ 4,417	$ 1,282

Reserve for Severance Reserve balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accrued severance included in:
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$ 1,651	$ 3,467
Noncurrent other	118	950
Total accrued severance	$ 1,769	$ 4,417

Retirement and Security Bonus Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
401k Employer matching contributions	$ 1.7	$ 2.7
Document Period End Date		Dec. 31, 2013
Employer contributions, profit sharing retirement plan		$ 0.1	$ 0.5	$ 2.5
Security bonus plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Initial vesting percentage		25.00%
Minimum vesting period		5 years
Annual vesting percentage after initial period		5.00%
Expense recognized		$ 0.7	$ 2.1	$ 2.1

Commitments and Contingencies Future minimum lease payments (Details)
$ in Thousands

Dec. 31, 2012

USD ($)

Operating leases:

$ 1,293

1,229

1,261

1,305

1,348

6,046

12,482

1,085

^[1]

2014

1,124

^[1]

2015

1,165

^[1]

2016

1,255

^[1]

2017

1,348

^[1]

Thereafter

5,092

^[1]

Total

11,069

^[1]

Capital leases:

$ 108

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Commitments and Contingencies Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]

Total rental expense

$ 2,200

$ 2,500

$ 800

Total future minimum operating lease payments

$ 12,482

12,482

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable

$ 800

Document Period End Date

Dec. 31, 2013

Total future minimum financing lease payments

108

Property, plant and equipment, gross

108,672

$ 97,797

108,672

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

41,691

38,823

41,691

Total future minimum lease payments of McCook facility

^[1]

11,069

Tax Matter Settlement

800

Headquarters

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]

Total future minimum operating lease payments

10,500

McCook facility

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]

Property, plant and equipment, gross

12,961

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

2,000

Non Cash Increases in Assets and Liabilities

8,000

$ 4,000

Capital leases

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]

Property, plant and equipment, gross

1,694

$ 1,007

1,694

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

900

Employment tax issue

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]

Proposed adjustment including penalties

$ 9,500

Estimate of potential liability

$ 1,200

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Stock Compensation Plans Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Stock Compensation Plans Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Trading days	30 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 800,000
MSU Expense	200,000
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Potential Shares From MSU Vest	$ 0
MSU Stock Price Target	$ 12.18
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Potential Shares From MSU Vest	$ 88,503
MSU Stock Price Target	$ 18.00
Stock Performance Rights \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	1 year
Stock Performance Rights \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
2009 Equity Compensation Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized		500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Number of Shares Per Employee	40,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant		77,000

Stock Compensation Plans Restricted Stock Awards (Details) - Restricted stock awards - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Balance at beginning of year, shares

^[1]

73,818

Granted, shares

34,288

Exchanged for common shares, shares

(56,169)

Cancelled, shares

(4,036)

Balance at end of year, shares

47,901

73,818

^[1]

Total unrecognized compensation cost

$ 0.2

Unrecognized cost, period for recognition

6 months

Awards granted, weighted average grant date fair value (per share)

$ 14.00

2009 Equity Compensation Plan | Minimum

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Award vesting period

1 year

2009 Equity Compensation Plan | Maximum

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Award vesting period

3 years

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense

$ 0.6

$ 0.7

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Stock Compensation Plans Stock Performance Rights (Details) - Stock Performance Rights - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Eligibility minimum age requirement	65 years
Weighted average estimated value of SPRs outstanding (per share)		$ 4.76
Valuation assumptions:
Expected volatility, minimum, percent	32.20%
Expected volatility, maximum, percent	65.30%
Risk-free rate of return, minimum	0.10%
Risk-free rate of return, maximum	1.80%
Expected annual dividend	$ 0
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ (1,400,000)	$ (600,000)	$ (1,100,000)
Activity related to SPRs:
Outstanding at beginning of period	516,700
Granted	148,301
Cancelled	(45,732)
Outstanding at end of period	619,269	516,700
Exercisable at end of period	258,050
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding, beginning of period	$ 15.28
Weighted average exercise price, granted	12.20
Weighted average exercise price, cancelled	15.58
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding, end of period	$ 14.48	$ 15.28
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable		$ 21.17
SPRs outstanding, intrinsic value		$ 1,500,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost		$ 1,300,000
Unrecognized cost, period for recognition	2 years 8 months 12 days
SPRs vested in period	100,867
Weighted average remaining contractual term, SPRs outstanding	5 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term, SPRs exercisable	5 years 4 months 24 days
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Life of award	7 years
Award vesting period	1 year
Valuation assumptions:
Expected term	8 months 12 days
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Life of award	10 years
Award vesting period	3 years
Valuation assumptions:
Expected term	5 years 2 months 12 days

Stock Compensation Plans Stock Awards and Stock Options (Details)	Dec. 31, 2012 $ / shares
Stock award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise price of award	$ 10.00
Stock option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise price of award	$ 14.05

Stock Compensation Plans Market Stock Units (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
MSU Rollforward [Abstract]
MSU Beginning Balance		0
MSU Grants	64,199
MSU Cancellations	(5,200)
MSU Ending Balance	58,999

Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

^[1]

Sep. 30, 2013

^[1]

Jun. 30, 2013

^[1]

Mar. 31, 2013

^[1]

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Document Fiscal Year Focus

2013

Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue

$ 18,534

$ 16,925

$ 14,560

Discontinued operations, cash received

$ 12,500

Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax

2,841

2,285

(57)

Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation

980

802

(22)

Discontinued Operation, Amount of Other Income (Loss) from Disposition of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax

$ 1,861

$ 1,483

$ (35)

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share

$ 0.22

$ 0.18

$ 0.00

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share

$ 0.08

$ 0.05

$ 0.22

$ 0.18

$ 0.00

ASMP [Member]

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax

$ 2,801

$ 2,118

$ 280

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share

$ 0.21

$ 0.15

$ 0.00

Other discontinued operations [Member]

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax

$ 40

$ 167

$ (337)

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share

$ 0.01

$ 0.03

$ 0.00

[1]

Sale of Properties (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Sale of Properties (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) Property	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Sale of Properties [Abstract]
Properties Sold \| Property			4
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment			$ 38	$ 12,278	$ 0
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property	$ 1,600	$ 2,100	$ 4	$ 3,721	$ (22)

Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill Before Impairment Loss				$ 28,148
Goodwill activity
Beginning balance		$ 0
Impairment loss	$ 28,300	0	$ 28,306	$ 0
Translation adjustment		0	158
Ending balance		$ 0	$ 0

Goodwill (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Goodwill (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill Impairment (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill before impairment				$ 28,148
Impairment loss	$ 28,300	$ 0	$ 28,306	$ 0

Other Operating Expenses (Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Employment tax matter	$ (1,300)	$ (400)	$ 0	$ 1,200
Tax Matter Settlement		800
Legal settlement		2,928	0	0
Ending balance		$ 2,528	$ 0	$ 1,200

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Weighted average shares:

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted

8,634,000

8,589,000

8,553,000

Earnings (loss):

Continuing operations

$ (3,569)

^[1]

$ 183

^[1]

$ 9

^[1]

$ (3,604)

^[1]

$ 1,236

^[2]

$ (1,557)

^[2]

$ (61,538)

^[2]

$ (2,174)

^[2]

$ (6,981)

$ (64,033)

$ (4,589)

Discontinued operations, net

674

418

388

381

487

239

381

376

1,861

1,483

(35)

Net income (loss)

$ (2,895)

$ 601

$ 397

$ (3,223)

$ 1,723

$ (1,318)

$ (61,157)

$ (1,798)

$ (5,120)

$ (62,550)

$ (4,624)

Loss from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share

$ (0.41)

$ 0.02

$ 0.00

$ (0.42)

$ (0.81)

$ (7.46)

$ (0.54)

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share

^[3]

$ 0.14

$ (0.18)

$ (7.17)

$ (0.25)

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock:

Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

(0.59)

(7.28)

(0.54)

Discontinued operations

$ 0.22

$ 0.18

$ 0.00

Net income (loss)

^[3]

$ (0.33)

$ 0.07

$ 0.05

$ (0.37)

Restricted share awards outstanding and future stock option exercises

Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]

Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share

58,000

23,000

55,000

[1]	Income from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2012 includes a $1.6 million gain from the sale of assets. Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 includes a $28.3 million charge for goodwill impairment, a $2.1 million gain on the sale of assets, $6.8 million of severance expenses and a $33.5 million increase in the deferred tax assets valuation allowance.
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Geographic Information Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net sales
Consolidated total	$ 65,738	$ 68,235	$ 68,317	$ 67,213	$ 64,505	$ 67,863	$ 69,830	$ 71,364	$ 269,503	$ 273,562	$ 300,399
Operating income (expense)
Severance expenses			(6,800)						(837)	(8,021)	(1,614)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets	1,600		2,100						4	3,721	(22)
Goodwill impairment			$ (28,300)						0	(28,306)	0
Other operating income (expense)									(2,528)	0	(1,200)
Operating income (expense)									(5,863)	(45,267)	(5,776)
Interest expense									(1,097)	(775)	(681)
Other income (expense), net									(162)	(56)	101
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes									(7,122)	(46,098)	(6,356)
Capital expenditures									2,908	18,320	11,066
Depreciation and amortization									9,030	7,119	$ 5,410
Total assets	$ 159,945				$ 172,931				$ 159,945	$ 172,931

Segment Reporting by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 65,738	$ 68,235	$ 68,317	$ 67,213	$ 64,505	$ 67,863	$ 69,830	$ 71,364	$ 269,503	$ 273,562	$ 300,399
Long-lived assets	58,974				66,981				58,974	66,981		$ 52,672
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									241,115	245,196	270,511
Long-lived assets	56,162				63,730				56,162	63,730		49,323
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									28,388	28,366	$ 29,888
Long-lived assets	$ 2,812				$ 3,251				$ 2,812	$ 3,251		$ 3,349

Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]

Net sales

$ 65,738

$ 68,235

$ 68,317

$ 67,213

$ 64,505

$ 67,863

$ 69,830

$ 71,364

$ 269,503

$ 273,562

$ 300,399

Gross profit

39,627

41,220

40,634

39,814

38,900

42,495

35,726

40,297

161,295

157,418

176,872

Continuing operations

(3,569)

^[1]

183

^[1]

(3,604)

^[1]

1,236

^[2]

(1,557)

^[2]

(61,538)

^[2]

(2,174)

^[2]

(6,981)

(64,033)

(4,589)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

674

418

388

381

487

239

381

376

1,861

1,483

(35)

Net income (loss)

$ (2,895)

$ 601

$ 397

$ (3,223)

$ 1,723

$ (1,318)

$ (61,157)

$ (1,798)

$ (5,120)

$ (62,550)

$ (4,624)

Discontinued operations

^[3]

$ 0.06

$ 0.03

$ 0.05

$ 0.04

Net income (loss)

^[3]

$ 0.20

$ (0.15)

$ (7.12)

$ (0.21)

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share

$ (0.41)

$ 0.02

$ 0.00

$ (0.42)

$ (0.81)

$ (7.46)

$ (0.54)

Discontinued operations

$ 0.08

^[3]

$ 0.05

^[3]

$ 0.05

^[3]

$ 0.05

^[3]

$ 0.22

$ 0.18

$ 0.00

Other Disclosures [Abstract]

Gain from sale of assets

$ 1,600

$ 2,100

$ 4

$ 3,721

$ (22)

Goodwill impairment

28,300

28,306

Severance expenses

6,800

837

8,021

1,614

Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance

$ 33,500

1,600

33,300

Estimated cost of settling an employment tax matter

$ 1,300

$ 400

$ 0

$ (1,200)

[1]	Income from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2012 includes a $1.6 million gain from the sale of assets. Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 includes a $28.3 million charge for goodwill impairment, a $2.1 million gain on the sale of assets, $6.8 million of severance expenses and a $33.5 million increase in the deferred tax assets valuation allowance.
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
The roll forward of valuation accounts were as follows:
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,637	$ 1,865	$ 1,034
Charged to costs and expenses	126	1,582	1,500
Deductions	935	1,810	669
Balance at end of period	828	1,637	1,865
Allowance for excess and obsolete inventory:
The roll forward of valuation accounts were as follows:
Balance at beginning of period	7,656	4,390	4,084
Charged to costs and expenses	1,903	3,989	1,046
Deductions	4,231	723	740
Balance at end of period	5,328	7,656	4,390
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:
The roll forward of valuation accounts were as follows:
Balance at beginning of period	34,278	938	875
Charged to costs and expenses	1,556	33,340	63
Deductions	0	0	0
Balance at end of period	$ 35,834	$ 34,278	$ 938

Label	Element	Value
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance	$ 4,390,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestOutstandingNumber	12,198
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNonOptionEquityInstrumentsOutstandingNumber	125,000