Note 2 - Other Balance Sheet Captions (Detail) - Components of Property and Equipment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Land, buildings and improvements	$ 39,509	$ 40,073
Transportation equipment	2,360	2,087
Machinery and equipment	144,106	141,195
Construction in progress	4,544	2,030
Property and equipment, at cost	190,519	185,385
Less accumulated depreciation and Amortization	(115,128)	(108,306)
Property and equipment, net	$ 75,391	$ 77,079

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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