Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash	$ 226	$ 119
Restricted cash	563	540
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $154 and $223 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively	7,171	8,545
Inventories	11,117	11,720
Refundable income taxes		82
Other current assets	1,483	652
Total current assets	20,560	21,658
Machinery and equipment	40,796	39,170
Less: Accumulated depreciation	34,012	32,164
Net machinery and equipment	6,784	7,006
Goodwill	9,709	9,709
Investment in partnerships	773	1,283
Other assets, net	1,306	1,074
Total assets	39,132	40,730
Current liabilities:
Checks written in excess of cash	637	396
Current maturities of long-term debt	2,945	2,883
Accounts payable	4,045	6,298
Accrued salaries, wages and commissions	1,786	1,617
Deferred gain	110	110
Partnership payable		240
Income taxes payable	96
Other accrued liabilities	2,048	1,907
Total current liabilities	11,667	13,451
Long-term debt, less current maturities	7,222	8,217
Other postretirement benefit obligations	590	685
Accrued pension liabilities	510	431
Deferred gain	275	385
Other long-term liabilities	146	115
Total liabilities	20,410	23,284
Commitments and contingencies (note 13)
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $1.00 par value per share; 20,000 shares authorized; 5,687 and 5,646 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively	5,687	5,646
Additional paid-in capital	15,797	15,259
Accumulated deficit	(2,360)	(3,069)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(402)	(390)
Total shareholders' equity	18,722	17,446
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 39,132	$ 40,730