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6. Shareholders' equity (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Balance at December 31, 2012
$ 33,369
               Net income
  3,826
               Proceeds from issuance of shares from exercise of stock options
  609
               Share-based compensation expense
  397
               Incremental tax benefits from stock options exercised
  113
               Issuance of deferred stock units, net of relinquishments
  111
               Foreign currency translation adjustment
  (11)
               Reversal of deferred tax asset in connection with stock options forfeited
  (73)
               Dividends declared and paid on common stock
  (1,738)
               Purchases of common stock for treasury
  (5,194)
Balance at September 30, 2013
$ 31,409