Sypris Solutions (SYPR) 10-K 11 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 04, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'SYPRIS SOLUTIONS INC	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	20,377,418	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$33,905,599
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000864240	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net revenue:	'	'
Outsourced services	$276,471,000	$289,173,000
Products	34,243,000	52,431,000
Total net revenue	310,714,000	341,604,000
Cost of sales:	'	'
Outsourced services	252,663,000	258,458,000
Products	27,998,000	39,397,000
Total cost of sales	280,661,000	297,855,000
Gross profit	30,053,000	43,749,000
Selling, general and administrative	30,464,000	30,797,000
Research and development	3,047,000	3,816,000
Amortization of intangible assets	30,000	89,000
Impairment of goodwill	6,900,000	0
Operating (loss) income	-10,388,000	9,047,000
Interest expense, net	522,000	437,000
(Gain) on sale of marketable securities	0	-1,850,000
Other (income), net	-930,000	-2,055,000
Loss (income) from continuing operations before income taxes	-9,980,000	12,515,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	-93,000	2,248,000
Loss (income) from continuing operations	-9,887,000	10,267,000
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	-7,220,000
Net loss (income)	($9,887,000)	$3,047,000
Basic (loss) income per share:	'	'
Loss (income) per share from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	($0.51)	$0.51
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in Dollars per share)	$0	($0.38)
Net (loss) income per share (in Dollars per share)	($0.51)	$0.13
Diluted (loss) income per share:	'	'
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	($0.51)	$0.50
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in Dollars per share)	$0	($0.37)
Net (loss) income per share (in Dollars per share)	($0.51)	$0.13
Cash dividends per common share (in Dollars per share)	$0.08	$0.08

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net (loss) income	($9,887)	$3,047
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $153	240	2,132
Employee benefit related, net of tax of $2,284	3,588	161
Reclassification adjustment for net gain on marketable securities included in net income	0	-1,685
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	3,828	608
Total comprehensive (loss) income	($6,059)	$3,655

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax portion	$153
Employee benefit related, tax portion	$2,284

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$18,674	$18,664
Accounts receivable, net	38,533	38,530
Inventory, net	34,422	33,958
Other current assets	5,403	4,946
Total current assets	97,032	96,098
Property, plant and equipment, net	44,683	53,050
Goodwill	0	6,900
Other assets	4,568	4,920
Total assets	146,283	160,968
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	36,684	36,267
Accrued liabilities	23,806	21,988
Total current liabilities	60,490	58,255
Long-term debt	24,000	19,000
Other liabilities	5,541	20,780
Total liabilities	90,031	98,035
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	204	202
Additional paid-in capital	150,569	149,576
Retained deficit	-76,786	-65,282
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-17,734	-21,562
Treasury stock, 48,358 and 34,848 shares in 2013 and 2012, respectively	-1	-1
Total stockholders’ equity	56,252	62,933
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	146,283	160,968
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Preferred stock	0	0
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Common stock	$0	$0

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	975,150	975,150
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	20,448,007	20,190,116
Common stock, shares outstanding	20,399,649	20,155,268
Treasury stock	48,358	34,848
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	24,850	24,850
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	0	0

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net (loss) income	($9,887,000)	$3,047,000
Loss from discontinued operations	0	-7,220,000
(Loss) income from continuing operations	-9,887,000	10,267,000
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	12,401,000	12,251,000
Deferred income taxes	-1,286,000	871,000
Gain on sale of marketable securities	0	-1,850,000
Non-cash compensation	1,689,000	1,826,000
Deferred revenue recognized	-8,000,000	-7,892,000
Deferred loan costs recognized	78,000	78,000
Write-off of pre-contract costs	0	1,113,000
Gain on sale of assets	-1,516,000	-2,590,000
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory	1,251,000	928,000
Goodwill impairment	6,900,000	0
Other noncash items	565,000	1,209,000
Contributions to pension plans	-663,000	-1,598,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	-19,000	4,307,000
Inventory	-1,708,000	-1,191,000
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-556,000	-1,350,000
Accounts payable	705,000	-15,193,000
Accrued and other liabilities	-247,000	-6,106,000
Net cash used in operating activities	-293,000	-4,920,000
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-5,053,000	-7,082,000
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	0	1,914,000
Proceeds from sale of assets	2,265,000	4,595,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-2,788,000	-573,000
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Net change in debt under Credit Facility	5,000,000	9,000,000
Common stock repurchases	-36,000	-660,000
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum statutory tax withholdings	-657,000	-750,000
Cash dividends paid	-1,216,000	-1,607,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	1,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	3,091,000	5,984,000
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	10,000	491,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	18,664,000	18,173,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$18,674,000	$18,664,000

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sto

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders’ Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
In Thousands, except Share data
Balance as of at Dec. 31, 2011	$201	$149,160	($66,722)	($22,170)	($1)	'
Balance as of (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	19,995,401	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	3,047	'	'	3,047
Reclassification adjustment for net gain on marketable securities included in net income	'	'	'	-1,685	'	-1,685
Employee benefit related	'	'	'	161	'	161
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	2,132	'	'
Comprehensive income	'	'	3,047	608	'	3,655
Cash dividends, $0.08 per common share	'	'	-1,607	'	'	'
Common stock repurchases	-1	-659	'	'	'	660
Common stock repurchases (in Shares)	-96,868	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted common stock grant	3	-3	'	'	'	'
Restricted common stock grant (in Shares)	305,000	'	'	'	'	'
Noncash compensation	'	1,826	'	'	'	'
Noncash compensation (in Shares)	36,000	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options (in Shares)	62,386	'	'	'	'	110,100
Treasury stock acquired (in Shares)	-20,000	'	'	'	'	'
Retire treasury stock	-1	-748	'	'	'	'
Retire treasury stock (in Shares)	-126,651	'	'	'	'	'
Balance as of at Dec. 31, 2012	202	149,576	-65,282	-21,562	-1	62,933
Balance as of (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	20,155,268	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	-9,887	'	'	-9,887
Reclassification adjustment for net gain on marketable securities included in net income	'	'	'	'	'	0
Employee benefit related	'	'	'	3,588	'	3,588
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	240	'	'
Comprehensive income	'	'	-9,887	3,828	'	-6,059
Cash dividends, $0.08 per common share	'	'	-1,623	'	'	'
Common stock repurchases	'	-36	'	'	'	36
Common stock repurchases (in Shares)	-11,675	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted common stock grant	3	-3	'	'	'	'
Restricted common stock grant (in Shares)	288,000	'	'	'	'	'
Noncash compensation	'	1,689	6	'	'	'
Noncash compensation (in Shares)	42,000	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options (in Shares)	97,608	'	'	'	'	208,000
Treasury stock acquired (in Shares)	-57,000	'	'	'	'	'
Retire treasury stock	-1	-657	'	'	'	'
Retire treasury stock (in Shares)	-114,552	'	'	'	'	'
Balance as of at Dec. 31, 2013	$204	$150,569	($76,786)	($17,734)	($1)	$56,252
Balance as of (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	20,339,649	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sto1

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders’ Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash dividends, per common share	$0.08	$0.08
Retained Earnings [Member]	'	'
Cash dividends, per common share	$0.08	$0.08

Note_1_Organization_and_Signif

Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	(1)     Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
	Consolidation Policy
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sypris Solutions, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Sypris” or the “Company”) and have been prepared by the Company in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s operations are domiciled in the United States (U.S.), Mexico, Denmark and the U.K. and serve a wide variety of domestic and international customers. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	Nature of Business
	Sypris is a diversified provider of outsourced services and specialty products. The Company performs a wide range of manufacturing, engineering, design and other technical services, typically under sole-source contracts with corporations and government agencies in the markets for truck components and assemblies and aerospace and defense electronics. The Company provides such services through its Industrial and Electronics Groups. See Note 20 for additional information regarding our segments.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Changes in facts and circumstances could have a significant impact on the resulting estimated amounts included in our consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
	Fair Value Estimates
	The Company estimates fair value of its financial instruments utilizing an established three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date as follows: Level 1 – Valuation is based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments. Level 3 – Valuation is based upon other unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurements.
	Discontinued Operations
	The Company classifies a business component that either has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale as a discontinued operation if the cash flows of the component have been or will be eliminated from ongoing operations and the Company will no longer have any significant continuing involvement in the component. The results of operations related to the discontinued operations are aggregated and presented on one line on the statement of operations. See Note 2 for additional information regarding discontinued operations.
	Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased.
	Inventory
	Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Costs for raw materials, work in process and finished goods is determined under the first-in, first-out method. Indirect inventories, which include perishable tooling, repair parts and other materials consumed in the manufacturing process but not incorporated into finished products are classified as raw materials.
	The Company’s reserve for excess and obsolete inventory is primarily based upon forecasted demand for its product sales, and any change to the reserve arising from forecast revisions is reflected in cost of sales in the period the revision is made.
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is generally computed using the straight-line method over their estimated economic lives. For land improvements, buildings and building improvements, the estimated economic life is generally 40 years. Estimated economic lives range from three to fifteen years for machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their economic life or the respective lease term using the straight-line method. Expenditures for maintenance, repairs and renewals of minor items are expensed as incurred. Major rebuilds and improvements are capitalized.
	Long-lived Assets
	The Company reviews the carrying value of amortizable long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held for sale and held for use is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or groups of assets, as applicable, is impaired, the long-lived asset or groups of long-lived assets are written down to their estimated fair value.
	The Industrial Group performed an asset recoverability test for one of its asset groups totaling approximately $40,642,000 as of December 31, 2013. The Company concluded that the undiscounted sum of estimated future cash flows exceeded the carrying value for such asset group, and accordingly, no impairment was recognized.
	Goodwill
	Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of December 31 or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. If impairment indicators arise, a step one assessment is performed to identify any possible goodwill impairment in the period in which the indicator is identified. The December 31, 2012 review of goodwill indicated that goodwill was not impaired. Beginning in March 2013, we noted certain indicators relating to our Electronics Group reporting unit that were significant enough to conclude that an impairment indicator existed as of March 31, 2013. Specifically, one key customer within the Electronics Group’s space business communicated its strategic sourcing decision to begin insourcing programs that had been previously outsourced to the Electronics Group. Overall, the Electronics Group has been more impacted by declines in the overall government defense market than originally anticipated as the effects of sequestration have become clearer since its initial effective date on March 1, 2013. For example, sales of certain data recording products were significantly reduced due to the impact of sequestration on our customers, and the loss of commercial space business was due in part to our customer’s efforts to offset unrelated losses of government business due to sequestration. As a result, the Electronics Group’s short term revenue forecasts were materially affected.
	For purposes of the interim goodwill impairment analysis, the Company assesses recoverability using a discounted cash flow analysis. The analysis is based upon available information regarding expected future cash flows for each reporting unit, discounted at rates consistent with the cost of capital specific to the reporting unit. A growth rate is used to calculate the terminal value of the reporting unit and is added to the present value of the forecasted cash flows. The growth rate is the expected rate at which a reporting unit’s cash flow is projected to grow beyond the period covered by the long-range plan.
	The sum of the calculated fair values of each reporting unit is then reconciled and compared to our total market capitalization, allowing for a reasonable control premium. If the discounted cash flow analysis yields a fair value estimate less than the reporting unit’s carrying value, we proceed to step two in considering whether goodwill may be impaired. In the second step, the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is determined by allocating the reporting unit’s fair value to all of the identified assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. As part of this process, the Company reviewed the recoverability of the Electronics Group’s short-term and long-term assets excluding goodwill and concluded that no impairment of these assets was necessary.
	The cash flow analysis, discount rate and terminal value all require significant judgment and significantly influence our evaluation of each reporting unit and its estimated fair value. In selecting these and other assumptions for each business, we consider historical performance, forecasted operating results, expected changes in product mix, general market conditions and industry considerations specific to the business. We make significant assumptions and estimates about the extent and timing of future cash flows, growth rates and discount rates. The cash flows are estimated over a future period of time, which makes those estimates and assumptions inherently subject to a high degree of uncertainty.
	Key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Electronics Group included the expected after-tax cash flows for the period from 2013 to 2017 and a terminal growth rate of 3.0%, which is consistent with historical expectations. Our analysis also included a comparison of our market capitalization to the estimated fair value for the entire enterprise. Significant assumptions utilized during the valuation process are impacted by economic conditions and expectations of management and may change in the future based on period-specific facts and circumstances.
	The first step of the impairment test indicated that the estimated fair value for the Electronics Group was less than its carrying value as of March 31, 2013. We performed step two of the impairment test and determined that the implied goodwill for the reporting unit was lower than its value as of March 31, 2013. As a result, a non-cash impairment charge of $6,900,000 was recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2013 to impair the goodwill associated with the Electronics Group reporting unit. The impairment charge has been presented separately in the consolidated statements of operations and fully impairs the carrying amount of goodwill related to the Electronics Group. The fair value of the Electronics Group and the assets and liabilities identified in the step two impairment test were determined using the combination of the income approach and the market approach, which are Level 3 and Level 2 inputs, respectively.
	Pre-contract Costs
	Costs incurred on projects as pre-contract costs are deferred as assets in accordance with ASC 605-35-25 when the Company has been requested by the customer to begin work under a new arrangement prior to contract execution. The Company records pre-contract costs when formal contracts have not yet been executed, and it is probable that the Company will recover the costs through the issuance of a contract. If we determine it is probable that we will be awarded the specific anticipated contract, we capitalize the pre-contract costs we incur, excluding start-up costs which are expensed as incurred. Conversely, if it appears uncertain that we will obtain the contract within a specified time period, all previously deferred costs are expensed. During December 2012, it was determined that certain pre-contract costs could no longer be capitalized due to current year market events involving a specific contract. As a result, the Company wrote-off deferred costs of $1,709,000 associated with the contract to selling, general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. There were no capitalized pre-contract costs as of December 31, 2013 or 2012.
	Deferred Revenue
	Deferred revenue for the Electronics Group is recorded when payments are received in advance for service agreements and extended warranties on certain products and is amortized into revenue on a straight-line basis over the contractual term. Deferred revenue for the Industrial Group is generally associated with the Dana settlement and will be amortized into income on a units-of-production basis over the term of the related supply agreement period. See Note 4 for information regarding the Dana settlement, and see Notes 10 and 11 for the amount of deferred revenue included in accrued liabilities and other liabilities.
	Income Taxes
	The Company uses the liability method in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements, using the statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized.
	In the ordinary course of business there is inherent uncertainty in quantifying the Company’s income tax positions. The Company assesses its income tax positions and records tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting dates. For those tax positions where it is more-likely-than-not that a tax benefit will be sustained, the Company has recorded the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more-likely-than-not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements. Where applicable, associated interest has also been recognized.
	The Company recognizes liabilities or assets for the deferred tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Penalties, if incurred, would be recognized as a component of income tax expense.
	The Company expects to repatriate available non-U.S. cash holdings in 2014 to support management’s strategic objectives and fund ongoing U.S. operational cash flow requirements; therefore current earnings from non-U.S. operations are not treated as permanently reinvested. The U.S. income tax recorded in 2013 on these non-U.S. earnings is expected to be offset by the benefit of a partial release of a valuation allowance on U.S. net operating loss carryforwards. Should the U.S. valuation allowance be released at some future date, the U.S. tax on foreign earnings not permanently reinvested may have a material effect on our effective tax rate. For the year ending December 31, 2013, the Company expects any additional tax expense from non-U.S. withholding and other taxes expected to be incurred on the repatriation of current earnings will not be material.
	Net Revenue and Cost of Sales
	Net revenue of products and services under commercial terms and conditions are recorded upon delivery and passage of title, or when services are rendered. Related shipping and handling costs, if any, are included in costs of sales.
	Net revenue on fixed-price contracts is recognized as services are performed. Revenue is deferred until all of the following have occurred (1) there is a contract in place, (2) delivery has occurred, (3) the price is fixed or determinable, and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Contract profits are taken into earnings based on actual cost of sales for units shipped. Amounts representing contract change orders or claims are included in revenue when such costs are invoiced to the customer.
	Periodically the Company enters into research and development contracts with customers related primarily to key inscription products. When the contracts provide for milestone or other interim payments, the Company will recognize revenue under the milestone method. The Company had one contract in process during fiscal year 2013, being accounted for under the milestone method. The milestone method requires the Company to deem all milestone payments within each contract as either substantive or non-substantive. That conclusion is determined based upon a thorough review of each contract and the Company’s deliverables committed to in each contract. For substantive milestones, the Company concludes that upon achievement of each milestone, the amount of the corresponding defined payment is commensurate with the effort required to achieve such milestone or the value of the delivered item. The payment associated with each milestone relates solely to past performance and is deemed reasonable upon consideration of the deliverables and the payment terms within the contract. For non-substantive milestones, including advance payments, the recognition of such payments are pro-rated to the substantive milestones. Milestones may include, for example, the successful completion of design review or technical review, the submission and acceptance of technical drawings, delivery of hardware, software, spares, test equipment or regulatory agency certifications. During fiscal year 2013, revenue recognized through the achievement of multiple milestones amounted to $675,000.
	Product Warranty Costs
	The provision for estimated warranty costs is recorded at the time of sale and is periodically adjusted to reflect actual experience. The Company’s warranty liability, which is included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying balance sheets, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, was $1,439,000 and $1,111,000, respectively. The Company’s warranty expense for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $660,000 and $422,000, respectively.
	Additionally, the Company sells three and five-year extended warranties for certain link encryption products. The revenue from the extended warranties is deferred and recognized ratably over the contractual term. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had deferred $1,567,000 and $2,607,000, respectively, related to extended warranties. At December 31, 2013, $751,000 is included in accrued liabilities and $816,000 is included in other liabilities in the accompanying balance sheets. At December 31, 2012, $1,085,000 is included in accrued liabilities and $1,522,000 is included in other liabilities in the accompanying balance sheets.
	Concentrations of Credit Risk
	Financial instruments which potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of accounts receivable. The Company’s customer base consists of a number of customers in diverse industries across geographic areas, primarily in North America and Mexico, various departments or agencies of the U.S. Government, and aerospace and defense companies under contract with the U.S. Government. The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and does not require collateral on its commercial accounts receivable. Credit losses are provided for in the consolidated financial statements and consistently have been within management’s expectations. Approximately 69% and 65% of accounts receivable outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, are due from the Company’s two largest customers. More specifically, Dana and Meritor comprise 47% and 22%, respectively, of December 31, 2013 outstanding accounts receivables. Similar amounts at December 31, 2012 were 44% and 21%, respectively.
	The Industrial Group’s largest customers for the year ended December 31, 2013 were Dana and Meritor, which represented approximately 58% and 15%, respectively, of the Company’s total net revenue. Dana and Meritor were also the Company’s largest customers for the year ended December 31, 2012, which represented approximately 55% and 15%, respectively, of the Company’s total net revenue. The Company recognized revenue from contracts with the U.S. Government and its agencies approximating 3% and 6% of net revenue for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. No other single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total net revenue for the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.
	Sypris and Dana have recently signed an amended and restated supply agreement, the binding effect of which is currently in dispute. Dana has repudiated this agreement and purported to exercise its rights under the prior agreement to begin exploring alternative supply relationships with third parties, including the right to sign new supply agreements, authorize tooling expenditures and engage in certain production part approval processes (PPAP) with respect to the goods currently supplied by Sypris. Sypris disputes Dana’s ability to exercise such rights. In addition, Dana has notified us that it intends to terminate its supply relationship with us effective December 31, 2014 and to transition over 2,000 active part numbers, which we currently manufacture for Dana, to alternative suppliers at the expiration date of the original supply agreement. The failure to resolve this dispute with Dana on acceptable terms would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and financial performance.
	In addition, two of the Company’s current agreements with Meritor are due to expire at the end of 2014 and mid-2015, respectively. The failure to enter into an agreement with Meritor on acceptable terms, or the entry into agreements for fewer products or reduced volumes or prices would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and financial performance.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The functional currency for the Company’s Mexican subsidiaries is the Mexican peso. Assets and liabilities are translated at the period end exchange rate, and income and expense items are translated at the weighted average exchange rate. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded in comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Remeasurement gains or losses for U.S. dollar denominated accounts of the Company’s Mexican subsidiaries are included in other (income), net.
	Collective Bargaining Agreements
	Approximately 500, or 42% of the Company’s employees, all of which are in the Industrial Group, are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Excluding certain Mexico employees covered under an annually ratified agreement, collective bargaining agreements covering 149 employees expire within the next 12 months. Certain Mexico employees are covered by an annually ratified collective bargaining agreement. These employees represent approximately 26% of the Company’s workforce, or 311 employees.
	Adoption of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)—Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2013-02), to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The updated guidance is to be applied prospectively, effective January 1, 2013. The adoption of this update concerns disclosure only and did not have any financial impact on our results of operations or financial position.

Note_2_Discontinued_Operations

Note 2 - Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(2)      Discontinued Operations
	On October 26, 2009, the Company sold all of the stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, Sypris Test & Measurement for $39,000,000. During 2010, the Company was made aware of a potential indemnification claim from the purchaser of Sypris Test & Measurement. The parties engaged in binding arbitration during July 2012 to resolve the claim, and the arbitration dispute was settled for $6,500,000, which includes the counterparty’s legal fees and expenses. Both parties entered a mutual release of all related potential claims. This amount was paid in October 2012. The Company also incurred legal expenses of $720,000 during 2012, in connection with the claim. These charges are included in loss from discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statements of operations.

Note_3_Other_Income_Net

Note 3 - Other (Income), Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(3)      Other (Income), Net
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized net gains of $1,516,000 related to the disposition of idle assets. Additionally, the Company recognized foreign currency transaction losses of $298,000 for the year ended December 31, 2013 related to the net U.S. dollar denominated monetary asset position of our Mexican subsidiaries for which the Mexican peso is the functional currency. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized net gains of $2,590,000 related to the disposition of idle assets and foreign currency transaction losses of $777,000. These gains and losses are included in other (income), net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Note_4_Dana_Claim

Note 4 - Dana Claim	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Extraordinary and Unusual Items [Abstract]	'
Extraordinary Items Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(4)      Dana Claim
	On March 3, 2006, the Company’s largest customer, Dana Corporation (“Dana”) and 40 of its U.S. subsidiaries, filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. On August 7, 2007, the Company entered into a comprehensive settlement agreement with Dana (the “Settlement Agreement”) to resolve all outstanding disputes between the parties, terminate previously approved arbitration payments and replace three existing supply agreements with a single, revised contract running through 2014. In addition, Dana provided the Company with an allowed general unsecured non-priority claim in the face amount of $89,000,000 (the “Claim”).
	The Claim provided to the Company was agreed to by the Company and Dana as consideration for the aggregate economic impact of the various elements the two parties were negotiating. After the aggregate Claim value of $89,900,000 was established, the Company recorded the claim at the estimated fair value of $76,483,000. The revenues and resulting net income associated with the Company’s continued involvement were deferred and are being recognized over the remaining period of the Company’s supply agreement with Dana, through December 31, 2014. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized revenue of $8,000,000 and $7,892,000, respectively, related to the Claim.
	On August 31, 2011, the Company received 143,966 shares of Dana common stock, representing the final distribution to be received in conjunction with the settlement. During 2012, the Company sold all of those shares and recognized a gain of $1,850,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Note_5_Accounts_Receivable

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(5)      Accounts Receivable
	Accounts receivable consists of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Commercial	$	36,245		$	38,220
	U.S. Government		2,620			620
			38,865			38,840
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		(332	)		(310	)
		$	38,533			38,530
	Accounts receivable from the U.S. Government includes amounts due under long-term contracts, all of which are billed at December 31, 2013 and 2012, of $2,620,000 and $620,000 respectively.

Note_6_Inventory

Note 6 - Inventory	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(6)      Inventory
	Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Raw materials	$	19,372		$	20,645
	Work in process		16,436			14,198
	Finished goods		5,017			4,461
	Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory		(6,403	)		(5,346	)
		$	34,422		$	33,958

Note_7_Other_Current_Assets

Note 7 - Other Current Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Other Current Assets [Text Block]	'
	(7)      Other Current Assets
	Other current assets consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Prepaid expenses	$	1,690	$	1,216
	Other		3,713		3,730
		$	5,403	$	4,946
	Included in other current assets are deferred taxes for the Company’s Mexican subsidiaries, income taxes refundable and other items, none of which exceed 5% of total current assets.

Note_8_Property_Plant_and_Equi

Note 8 - Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(8)      Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Land and land improvements	$	2,999		$	3,467
	Buildings and building improvements		26,053			25,351
	Machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures		161,207			160,356
	Construction in progress		2,133			3,643
			192,392			192,817
	Accumulated depreciation		(147,709	)		(139,767	)
		$	44,683		$	53,050
	Depreciation expense totaled approximately $12,371,000 and $12,162,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In addition, there were capital expenditures of approximately $135,000 and $422,000 included in accounts payable or accrued liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note_9_Other_Assets

Note 9 - Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(9)      Other Assets
	Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Intangible assets:
	Gross carrying value:
	Industrial Group	$	0	$	800
	Electronics Group		0		0
	Total gross carrying value		0		800
	Accumulated amortization:
	Industrial Group		0		(770	)
	Electronics Group		0		0
	Total accumulated amortization		0		(770	)
	Intangible assets, net		0		30
	Deferred tax assets, net		2,401		3,277
	Other		2,167		1,613
		$	4,568	$	4,920
	Intangible assets at December 31, 2012 consisted of a long-term supply agreement in the Industrial Group. The intangible assets are fully amortized as of December 31, 2013. Deferred tax assets, net relate to the Company’s Mexico operations and resulted primarily from deferred revenue related to the Dana settlement agreement. Other assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 includes unamortized loan costs of approximately $187,000 and $265,000, respectively.

Note_10_Accrued_Liabilities

Note 10 - Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Accrued Liabilities [Text Block]	'
	(10)    Accrued Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Salaries, wages, employment taxes and withholdings	$	4,696	$	3,385
	Employee benefit plans		1,244		1,121
	Income, property and other taxes		532		472
	Deferred revenue		12,357		13,357
	Other		4,977		3,653
		$	23,806	$	21,988
	Included in other accrued liabilities are accrued operating expenses, accrued warranty expenses, accrued interest and other items, none of which exceed 5% of total current liabilities. Deferred revenue at December 31, 2013 and 2012 includes $8,657,000 and $8,000,000, respectively, related to the Dana settlement.

Note_11_Other_Liabilities

Note 11 - Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities and Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption [Abstract]	'
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(11)    Other Liabilities
	Other liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Deferred revenue	$	0	$	8,657
	Noncurrent pension liability		4,714		10,494
	Other		827		1,629
		$	5,541	$	20,780
	Included in other liabilities are accrued long-term warranty expenses and other items, none of which exceed 5% of total liabilities. Deferred revenue at December 31, 2012 is related to the Dana settlement.

Note_12_LongTerm_Debt

Note 12 - Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	'
	(12)    Long-Term Debt
	On May 12, 2011, the Company entered into its new Credit Facility providing potential total availability up to $50,000,000 that supports short-term funding needs and letters of credit. Loans made under the Credit Facility will mature and the commitments thereunder will terminate in May 2016. The Credit Facility provides for an option, subject to certain conditions, to increase potential total availability to $60,000,000 in the future. Borrowing availability under the Credit Facility is determined by a monthly borrowing base collateral calculation that is based on specified percentages of the value of eligible accounts receivable, inventory and machinery and equipment, less certain reserves and subject to certain other adjustments.
	Based on the above mentioned calculation, at December 31, 2013, the Company had actual total availability for borrowings and letters of credit under the Credit Facility of $32,691,000, of which we had drawn $24,000,000, leaving $7,885,000 still available for borrowing, after accounting for the letter of credit. Along with an unrestricted cash balance of $18,674,000, we had total cash and borrowing capacity of $26,559,000 as of December 31, 2013. Approximately $3,776,000 of the unrestricted cash balance relates to the Company’s Mexican subsidiaries. Standby letters of credit up to a maximum of $5,000,000 may be issued under the Credit Facility of which $806,000 and $999,000 were issued at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by all of our U.S. subsidiaries and are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all domestic assets of the Company.
	The Credit Facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability to dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, incur guarantee obligations, engage in sale and leaseback transactions, prepay other indebtedness, modify organizational documents and certain other agreements, create restrictions affecting subsidiaries, make dividends and other restricted payments without bank approval, create liens, make investments, make acquisitions, engage in mergers, change the nature of our business and engage in certain transactions with affiliates. In addition, if the Company’s availability under the Credit Facility falls below $6,000,000 (or $8,000,000 for a period of five or more consecutive days), the Company must maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.15 to 1.00. As of December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.
	The weighted average interest rate for outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2013 was 3.0%. The weighted average interest rates for borrowings during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were 2.4% and 2.4%, respectively. Interest incurred during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 totaled approximately $569,000 and $514,000, respectively. The Company had no capitalized interest in 2013 or 2012. Interest paid during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 totaled approximately $333,000 and $250,000, respectively.

Note_13_Fair_Value_of_Financia

Note 13 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(13)    Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reflected in the consolidated financial statements at their carrying amount which approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The carrying amount of debt outstanding at December 31, 2013 under the Credit Facility approximates fair value because borrowings are for terms of less than six months and have rates that reflect currently available terms and conditions for similar debt.

Note_14_Employee_Benefit_Plans

Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(14)    Employee Benefit Plans
	The Industrial Group sponsors noncontributory defined benefit pension plans (the Pension Plans) covering certain of its employees. The Pension Plans covering salaried and management employees provide pension benefits that are based on the employees’ highest five-year average compensation within ten years before retirement. The Pension Plans covering hourly employees and union members generally provide benefits at stated amounts for each year of service. All of the Company’s pension plans are frozen to new participants and certain plans are frozen to additional benefit accruals. The Company’s funding policy is to make the minimum annual contributions required by the applicable regulations. The Pension Plans’ assets are primarily invested in equity securities and fixed income securities.
	The following table details the components of pension (income) expense (in thousands):
			Year ended December 31,
			2013			2012
	Service cost		$	24		$	25
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			1,652			1,870
	Net amortizations and deferrals			824			842
	Expected return on plan assets			(2,522	)		(2,430	)
			$	(22	)	$	307
	The following are summaries of the changes in the benefit obligations and plan assets and of the funded status of the Pension Plans (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2013			2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year		$	45,561		$	44,144
	Service cost			24			25
	Interest cost			1,652			1,870
	Actuarial (gain) loss			(3,534	)		2,780
	Benefits paid			(3,177	)		(3,258	)
	Benefit obligation at end of year		$	40,526		$	45,561
			December 31,
			2013			2012
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year		$	35,067		$	32,420
	Actual return on plan assets			4,013			4,307
	Company contributions			663			1,598
	Benefits paid			(3,177	)		(3,258	)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year		$	36,566		$	35,067
	Underfunded status of the plans		$	(3,960	)	$	(10,494	)
	Balance sheet assets (liabilities):
	Other assets		$	660		$	0
	Accrued liabilities			0			0
	Other liabilities			(4,620	)		(10,494	)
	Net amount recognized		$	(3,960	)	$	(10,494	)
	Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation		$	26,773		$	45,561
	Accumulated benefit obligation			26,760			45,543
	Fair value of plan assets			22,153			35,067
	Projected benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost assumptions:
	Discount rate			4.65	%		3.8	%
	Rate of compensation increase			4			4
	Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets			7.5			7.75
	Weighted average asset allocation:
	Equity securities			46	%		58	%
	Debt securities			54			42
	Total			100	%		100	%
	The fair values of our pension plan assets as of December 31, 2013, are as follows (in thousands):
						Significant
			Quoted Prices			Other
			In Active			Observable
			Markets			Inputs
			(Level 1)			(Level 2)
	Asset categories:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,047		$	0
	Equity investments:
	U.S. Large Cap			9,926			0
	U.S. Mid Cap			1,552			0
	U.S. Small Cap			788			0
	World Equity			3,152			0
	Real estate			911			0
	Other			637			0
	Fixed income securities			8,405			10,148
	Total Plan Assets		$	26,418		$	10,148
Investments in our defined benefit plans are stated at fair value. The following valuation methods were used to value our pension assets:
Equity securities	The fair value of equity securities is determined by either direct or indirect quoted market prices. When the value of assets held in separate accounts is not published, the value is based on the underlying holdings, which are primarily direct quoted market prices on regulated financial exchanges.
Fixed income securities	The fair value of fixed income securities is determined by either direct or indirect quoted market prices. When the value of assets held in separate accounts is not published, the value is based on the underlying holdings, which are primarily direct quoted market prices on regulated financial exchanges.
Real estate	The fair value of investments in real estate is provided by fund managers. The fund managers value the real estate investments via independent third party appraisals on a periodic basis. Assumptions used to revalue the properties are updated every quarter. We believe this is an appropriate methodology to obtain the fair value of these assets.
Cash and cash equivalents	The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is set equal to its cost.
The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while we believe the valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
The Company uses December 31 as the measurement date for the Pension Plans. Total estimated contributions expected to be paid to the plans during 2014 is $2,700,000, which represents the minimum funding amounts required by federal law, in addition to funds expected to be required as additional contributions by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. (PBGC). The expected long-term rates of return on plan assets for determining net periodic pension cost for 2013 and 2012 were chosen by the Company from a best estimate range determined by applying anticipated long-term returns and long-term volatility for various assets categories to the target asset allocation of the plan. The target asset allocation of plan assets is equity securities ranging 0-55%, fixed income securities ranging 35-100% and non-traditional/other of 0%-10% of total investments.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2013 includes $13,225,000 of unrecognized actuarial losses that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension cost: The actuarial loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and expected to be recognized in net periodic pension cost during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 is $551,000.
At December 31, 2013, the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five fiscal years, and in aggregate for the five fiscal years thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
2014			$	3,216
2015				3,209
2016				3,202
2017				3,175
2018				3,124
2019-2023				14,622
			$	30,548
The Company sponsors a defined contribution plan (the Defined Contribution Plan) for substantially all domestic employees of the Company. The Defined Contribution Plan is intended to meet the requirements of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Defined Contribution Plan allows the Company to match participant contributions up to 3% and provide discretionary contributions. Contributions to the Defined Contribution Plan by the Company in 2013 and 2012 totaled approximately $973,000 and $908,000, respectively.
The Company has self-insured medical plans (the Medical Plans) covering substantially all domestic employees. The number of employees participating in the Medical Plans was approximately 668 and 702 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Medical Plans limit the Company’s annual obligations to fund claims to specified amounts per participant. The Company is adequately insured for amounts in excess of these limits. Employees are responsible for payment of a portion of the premiums. During 2013 and 2012, the Company charged approximately $3,909,000 and $4,107,000, respectively, to operations related to medical claims incurred and estimated, reinsurance premiums, and administrative costs for the Medical Plans.
In addition, certain of the Company’s non-U.S. employees are covered by various defined benefit and defined contribution plans. The Company’s expenses for these plans totaled approximately $247,000 and $200,000 in 2013 and 2012, respectively. The aggregate benefit plan assets and accumulated benefit obligation of these plans are not significant.

Note_15_Commitments_and_Contin

Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(15)    Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company leases certain of its real property and certain equipment, vehicles and computer hardware under operating leases with terms ranging from month-to-month to ten years and which contain various renewal and rent escalation clauses. Future minimum annual lease commitments under operating leases that have initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	2,178
	2015		2,186
	2016		2,206
	2017		2,216
	2018		2,250
	2019 and thereafter		3,206
		$	14,242
	Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 totaled approximately $2,601,000 and $2,458,000, respectively.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding purchase commitments of approximately $6,062,000 primarily for the acquisition of inventory and manufacturing equipment.
	The Company bears insurance risk as a member of a group captive insurance entity for certain general liability, automobile and workers’ compensation insurance programs, a self-insured worker’s compensation program and a self-insured employee health program. The Company records estimated liabilities for its insurance programs based on information provided by the third-party plan administrators, historical claims experience, expected costs of claims incurred but not paid, and expected costs to settle unpaid claims. The Company monitors its estimated insurance-related liabilities on a quarterly basis. As facts change, it may become necessary to make adjustments that could be material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations and financial condition. The Company believes that its present insurance coverage and level of accrued liabilities are adequate.
	The Company is involved in certain litigation and contract issues arising in the normal course of business. While the outcome of these matters cannot, at this time, be predicted in light of the uncertainties inherent therein, management does not expect that these matters will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company.

Note_16_Stock_Option_and_Purch

Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	(16)    Stock Option and Purchase Plans
	The Company’s stock compensation program provides for the grant of restricted stock (including performance-based restricted stock), unrestricted stock, stock options and stock appreciation rights. A total of 3,000,000 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under the 2004 Equity Plan. On May 11, 2010, the 2004 Equity Plan was replaced with the 2010 Sypris Omnibus Plan. A total of 3,655,088 shares of common stock were registered for issuance under the 2010 Omnibus Plan. Additionally, awards under the 2004 Plan that are cancelled without having been fully exercised or vested are available again for new awards under the 2010 Omnibus Plan. The aggregate number of shares available for future grant as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was 2,020,439 and 2,536,939, respectively.
	The 2004 Equity Plan provides for restrictions which lapse after one, two, three or four years for certain grants or for certain other shares, one-third of the restriction is removed after three, five and seven years, respectively. The 2010 Omnibus Plan provides for restrictions which lapse after three years. During the restricted period, which is commensurate with each vesting period, the recipient has the right to receive dividends and voting rights for the shares. Generally, if a recipient leaves the Company before the end of the restricted period or if performance requirements, if any, are not met, the shares will be forfeited.
	The Company has certain stock compensation plans under which options to purchase common stock may be granted to officers, key employees and non-employee directors. Options may be granted at not less than the market price on the date of grant. Stock option grants under the 2004 Equity Plan include both six and ten year lives along with graded vesting over three, four and five years of service. Stock option grants under the 2010 Omnibus Plan include a five year life along with vesting after three years of service.
	Compensation expense is measured based on the fair value at the date of grant and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Fair value for restricted shares is equal to the stock price on the date of grant, while the fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing method. The Company uses historical Company and industry data to estimate the expected price volatility, the expected option life, the expected forfeiture rate and the expected dividend yield. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the option.
	The following weighted average assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012
	Expected life (years)		4			4
	Expected volatility		81.1	%		100.3	%
	Risk-free interest rates		0.77	%		1.01	%
	Expected dividend yield		1.97			1.62
	A summary of the restricted stock activity is as follows:
					Weighted
					Average
		Number of			Grant Date
		Shares			Fair Value
	Nonvested shares at January 1, 2013		1,066,560		$	3.81
	Granted		288,000			3.96
	Vested		(318,845	)		3.37
	Forfeited		(57,000	)		3.83
	Nonvested shares at December 31, 2013		978,715		$	4
	The total fair value of shares vested during 2013 and 2012 was $1,344,000 and $1,476,000, respectively. In conjunction with the vesting of restricted shares and payment of taxes thereon, the Company received into treasury 114,552 and 126,651 restricted shares, respectively, at an average price of $4.22 and $4.05 per share, respectively, the closing market price on the date the restricted stock vested. Such repurchased shares were immediately cancelled.
	The following table summarizes option activity for the year ended December 31, 2013:
					Weighted-			Weighted-
					average			average		Aggregate
		Number of			Exercise Price			Remaining		Intrinsic
		Shares			Per Share			Term		Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013		1,053,111		$	3.46
	Granted		281,500			3.93
	Exercised		(208,000	)		0.84
	Forfeited		(19,000	)		3.24
	Expired		(32,211	)		8.08
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,075,400		$	3.95			2.77	$	122,000
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013		295,400		$	3.8			1.09	$	110,000
	The weighted average grant date fair value based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model for options granted in the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $2.08 and $2.56 per share, respectively. There were 208,000 and 110,100 options exercised in 2013 and 2012, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $488,000 and $672,000 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	As of December 31, 2013, there was $2,009,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost, after estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based compensation granted under the plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.0 years. The total fair value of option shares vested was $67,000 and $1,004,000 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note_17_Stockholders_Equity

Note 17 - Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(17)    Stockholders’ Equity
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, 24,850 shares of the Company’s preferred stock were designated as Series A Preferred Stock in accordance with the terms of our stockholder rights plan, which expired in October 2011. There are no shares of Series A Preferred Stock currently outstanding, and we have no current plans to issue any such shares. Any future holders of Series A Preferred Stock, as currently designated, would have voting rights, be entitled to receive dividends based on a defined formula and have certain rights in the event of the Company’s dissolution. Any such shares of Series A Preferred Stock would not be redeemable. However, the Company would be entitled to purchase shares of Series A Preferred Stock in the open market or pursuant to an offer to a holder or holders.
	The holders of our common stock were not entitled to any payment as a result of the expiration of the rights plan and the rights issued thereunder.
	The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of employee benefit related adjustments and foreign currency translation adjustments.
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(4,435	)	$	(4,675	)
	Employee benefit related adjustments, net of tax of $228 – U.S.		(12,996	)		(16,561	)
	Employee benefit related adjustments – Mexico		(303	)		(326	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(17,734	)	$	(21,562	)

Note_18_Income_Taxes

Note 18 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(18)    Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method. Accordingly, deferred income taxes have been provided for temporary differences between the recognition of revenue and expenses for financial and income tax reporting purposes and between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements.
	The components of (loss) income from continuing operations before taxes are as follows (in thousands):
		Year ended December 31,
		2013				2012
	Domestic	$	(19,952	)		$	2,900
	Foreign		9,972				9,615
		$	(9,980	)		$	12,515
	The components of income tax (benefit) expense applicable to continuing operations are as follows (in thousands):
		Year ended December 31,
		2013				2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	0			$	0
	State		116				141
	Foreign		1,077				1,236
	Total current income tax expense		1,193				1,377
	Deferred:
	Federal		(2,061	)			0
	State		(376	)			0
	Foreign		1,151				871
	Total deferred income tax (benefit) expense		(1,286	)			871
		$	(93	)		$	2,248
	Income tax (benefit) expense for each year is allocated to continuing operations, discontinued operations, extraordinary items, other comprehensive income, the cumulative effects of accounting changes, and other charges or credits recorded directly to shareholders’ equity. ASC 740-20-45 Income Taxes, Intraperiod Tax Allocation, Other Presentation Matters includes an exception to the general principle of intraperiod tax allocations. The codification source states that the tax effect of pretax income or loss from continuing operations generally should be determined by a computation that considers only the tax effects of items that are included in continuing operations. The exception to that incremental approach is that all items (i.e. other comprehensive income, discontinued operations, etc.) be considered in determining the amount of tax benefit that results from a loss from continuing operations and that benefit should be allocated to continuing operations. That is, when a company has a current period loss from continuing operations, management must consider income recorded in other categories in determining the tax benefit that is allocated to continuing operations. This includes situations in which a company has recorded a full valuation allowance at the beginning and end of the period, and the overall tax provision for the year is zero. The intraperiod tax allocation is performed once the overall tax provision has been computed and allocates that provision to various income statement (continuing operations, discontinued operations), other comprehensive income and balance sheet captions. While the intraperiod tax allocation does not change the overall tax provision, it results in a gross-up of the individual components. Additionally, tax jurisdictions must be considered separately; therefore the allocation to the U.S. and Mexico must be looked at separately.
	As the Company experienced a loss from continuing operations in the U.S. for the year ended December 31, 2013 and other comprehensive income from employee benefit and foreign currency translation adjustments, the Company has allocated income tax expense against the components of other comprehensive income in 2013 using a 38.9% effective tax rate. Income tax benefit related to continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes a benefit of $2,437,000 due to the required intraperiod tax allocation. Conversely, other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes income tax expense of $2,437,000.
	The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return which includes all domestic subsidiaries. State income taxes paid in the U.S. during 2013 and 2012 totaled $120,000 and $116,000, respectively. Foreign income taxes paid during 2013 and 2012 totaled $289,000 and $2,054,000, respectively. There were no foreign refunds received in 2013 and 2012. There were no federal taxes paid in 2013 and 2012, and there were no federal refunds received in 2013 and 2012. At December 31, 2013, the Company had $119,869,000 of federal net operating loss carryforwards available to offset future federal taxable income, which will expire in various amounts from 2024 to 2033.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had $41,883,000 of state net operating loss carryforwards available to offset future state taxable income, the majority of which relates to Florida. These carryforwards expire in various amounts from 2018 to 2033.
	The following is a reconciliation of income tax (benefit) expense applicable to continuing operations to that computed by applying the federal statutory rate to (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes (in thousands):
		Year ended December 31,
		2013				2012
	Federal tax expense at the statutory rate	$	(3,517	)		$	1,831
	Current year permanent differences		50				(18	)
	Goodwill impairment		1,373				0
	State income taxes, net of federal tax impact		(1,118	)			(406	)
	Foreign repatriation, net of foreign tax credits		2,768				4,735
	Mexican minimum taxes		46				1,021
	Effect of tax rates of foreign subsidiaries		(486	)			(440	)
	Currency translation effect on temporary differences		38				(882	)
	Valuation allowance		729				(4,444	)
	Prior year adjustment		22				852
	Other		2				(1	)
		$	(93	)		$	2,248
	ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires that a valuation allowance be established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The net cumulative domestic loss for the current and prior two years represents negative evidence under the provisions of ASC 740 requiring the Company to establish a valuation allowance against domestic deferred tax assets. Until an appropriate level and characterization of profitability is attained, the Company expects to continue to maintain a valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets related to future U.S. and certain non-U.S. tax benefits.
	The gross deferred tax asset for the Company’s Mexican subsidiaries was $3,973,000 and $5,888,000 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Included in this balance as of December 31, 2012 is a deferred tax asset associated with the impairment of marketable securities, which was the result of losses recorded for book purposes on the portion of such marketable securities allocated to the Mexican subsidiaries. A full valuation allowance of $746,000 was applied to this specific deferred tax asset as of December 31, 2012.
	Therefore, the net deferred tax asset balances of $3,973,000 and $5,142,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, are attributable to the Mexican subsidiaries. The Company has been profitable in Mexico in the past and anticipates continuing profitability in the future.
	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
					December 31,
					2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Compensation and benefit accruals				$	1,905			$	1,521
	Inventory valuation					3,176				2,817
	Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards					44,139				43,550
	Deferred revenue					3,180				5,461
	Accounts receivable allowance					129				121
	Defined benefit pension plan					873				3,554
	Foreign deferred revenue and other provisions					3,973				5,888
	AMT credits					185				185
	Other					1,339				135
						58,899				63,232
	Domestic valuation allowance					(49,832	)			(48,196	)
	Foreign valuation allowance					(0	)			(746	)
	Total deferred tax assets					9,067				14,290
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Foreign subsidiaries – unrepatriated earnings					(2,665	)			(4,735	)
Depreciation					(2,429	)			(4,413	)
Total deferred tax liabilities					(5,094	)			(9,148	)
Net deferred tax asset				$	3,973			$	5,142
The ASC Income Tax topic includes guidance for the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financials. Specifically, the guidance prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $200,000. There were no changes to the unrecognized tax benefit balance during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
If the Company’s positions are sustained by the taxing authority in favor of the Company, the entire balance at December 31, 2013 would reduce the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company does not expect its unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next 12 months. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company does not have an accrual for the payment of tax-related interest and penalties.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is not currently examining the Company’s U.S. income tax returns for 2009 through 2012, for which the statute has yet to expire. In addition, open tax years related to state and foreign jurisdictions remain subject to examination.
As of December 31, 2013, the Company has no undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are classified as permanently reinvested. The Company expects to repatriate available non-U.S. cash holdings during 2014. The Company will utilize its net operating loss carryforward in the U.S. to offset the taxable income generated in 2013 in the U.S. as a result of the repatriation and has therefore recognized a deferred income tax benefit equal to the amount of the U.S deferred tax liability and a corresponding reduction in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.

Note_19_Earnings_Loss_Per_Comm

Note 19 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	(19)    Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
	The Company computes earnings per share using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for common stock and participating securities. Restricted stock granted by the Company is considered a participating security since it contains a non-forfeitable right to dividends.
	Our potentially dilutive securities include potential common shares related to our stock options and restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a loss because the inclusion of the potential common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect. Diluted earnings per share excludes the impact of common shares related to our stock options in periods in which the option exercise price is greater than the average market price of our common stock for the period. All potential common shares were excluded from diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2013 because the effect of inclusion would be anti-dilutive. There were 532,000 potential common shares excluded from diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2012 because the effect of inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
	A reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share is as follows (in thousands):
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012
	(Loss) earnings attributable to stockholders:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations as reported	$	(9,887	)	$	10,267
	Less distributed and undistributed earnings allocable to restricted award holders		0			(429	)
	Less dividends declared attributable to restricted award holders		(45	)		(64	)
	Net (loss) income from continuing operations allocable to common stockholders		(9,932	)		9,774
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax allocable to common stockholders		0			(7,220	)
	Net (loss) income allocable to common stockholders	$	(9,932	)	$	2,554
	Basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to stockholders:
	Continuing operations	$	(0.51	)	$	0.51
	Discontinued operations		0			(0.38	)
	Net (loss) income	$	(0.51	)	$	0.13
	Diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to stockholders:
	Continuing operations	$	(0.51	)	$	0.5
	Discontinued operations		0			(0.37	)
	Net (loss) income	$	(0.51	)	$	0.13
	Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		19,345			19,050
	Weighted average additional shares assuming conversion of potential common shares		0			365
	Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted		19,345			19,415

Note_20_Segment_Information

Note 20 - Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(20)    Segment Information
	The Company is organized into two business groups, the Industrial Group and the Electronics Group. The segments are each managed separately because of the distinctions between the products, services, markets, customers, technologies, and workforce skills of the segments. The Industrial Group provides manufacturing services for a variety of customers that outsource forged and finished steel components and subassemblies. The Industrial Group also manufactures high-pressure closures and other fabricated products. The Electronics Group provides manufacturing and technical services as an outsourced service provider and manufactures complex data storage systems. Revenue derived from outsourced services for the Industrial Group accounted for 82% and 78% of total net revenue in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Revenue derived from outsourced services for the Electronics Group accounted for 7% and 6% of total net revenue in 2013 and 2012, respectively. There was no intersegment net revenue recognized for any year presented.
	The following table presents financial information for the reportable segments of the Company (in thousands):
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012
	Net revenue from unaffiliated customers:
	Industrial Group	$	276,136		$	286,046
	Electronics Group		34,578			55,558
		$	310,714		$	341,604
	Gross profit (loss):
	Industrial Group	$	31,638		$	30,981
	Electronics Group		(1,585	)		12,768
		$	30,053		$	43,749
	Operating income (loss):
	Industrial Group	$	20,021		$	20,270
	Electronics Group		(21,851	)		(2,668	)
	General, corporate and other		(8,558	)		(8,555	)
		$	(10,388	)	$	9,047
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes:
	Industrial Group	$	20,985		$	24,237
	Electronics Group		(21,858	)		(2,673	)
	General, corporate and other		(9,107	)		(9,049	)
		$	(9,980	)	$	12,515
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Industrial Group	$	11,261		$	10,831
	Electronics Group		999			1,252
	General, corporate and other		141			168
		$	12,401		$	12,251
	Capital expenditures:
	Industrial Group	$	4,547		$	5,839
	Electronics Group		444			1,139
	General, corporate and other		62			104
		$	5,053		$	7,082
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Total assets:
	Industrial Group	$	100,593		$	114,268
	Electronics Group		29,689			38,852
	General, corporate and other		16,001			7,848
		$	146,283		$	160,968
	Total liabilities:
	Industrial Group	$	54,232		$	66,679
	Electronics Group		9,216			11,063
	General, corporate and other		26,583			20,293
		$	90,031		$	98,035
	The Company’s export sales from the U.S. totaled $45,163,000 and $53,019,000 in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Approximately $95,392,000 and $100,003,000 of net revenue in 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $16,656,000 and $18,214,000 of long lived assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and net assets of $20,779,000 and $26,495,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012 relate to the Company’s international operations.

Note_21_Quarterly_Financial_In

Note 21 - Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	'
	(21)    Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
	The following is an analysis of certain items in the consolidated statements of operations by quarter for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
			2013												2012
			First			Second			Third			Fourth			First			Second			Third			Fourth
			(in thousands, except for per share data)
	Net revenue	$	78,411		$	82,166		$	76,278		$	73,859		$	96,463		$	98,912		$	78,763		$	67,466
	Gross profit		8,076			8,336			7,261			6,380			12,514			13,223			9,374			8,638
	Operating (loss) income		(6,881	)		(689	)		(975	)		(1,843	)		4,503			4,468			635			(559	)
	Net (loss) income from continuing operations		(6,459	)		(1,494	)		(1,995	)		61			5,511			5,014			592			(850	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations		0			0			0			0			(223	)		(576	)		(6,331	)		(90	)
	Net (loss) income	$	(6,459	)	$	(1,494	)	$	(1,995	)	$	61		$	5,288		$	4,438		$	(5,739	)	$	(940	)
	Basic (loss) income per share:
	(Loss) income per share from continuing operations	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.10	)	$	0		$	0.28		$	0.25		$	0.03		$	(0.04	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations		0			0			0			0			(0.01	)		(0.03	)		(0.33	)		(0.01	)
	Net (loss) income per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.10	)	$	0		$	0.27		$	0.22		$	(0.30	)	$	(0.05	)
	Diluted (loss) income per share:
	Loss (income) per share from continuing operations	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.10	)	$	0		$	0.28		$	0.25		$	0.03		$	(0.04	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations		0			0			0			0			(0.01	)		(0.03	)		(0.32	)		(0.01	)
	Net (loss) income per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.10	)	$	0		$	0.27		$	0.22		$	(0.29	)	$	(0.05	)
	Cash dividends declared per common share	$	0.02		$	0.02		$	0.02		$	0.02		$	0.02			0.02		$	0.02		$	0.02

Accounting_Policies_by_Policy_

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Consolidation Policy
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sypris Solutions, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Sypris” or the “Company”) and have been prepared by the Company in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s operations are domiciled in the United States (U.S.), Mexico, Denmark and the U.K. and serve a wide variety of domestic and international customers. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Nature Of Business [Policy Text Block]	'
	Nature of Business
	Sypris is a diversified provider of outsourced services and specialty products. The Company performs a wide range of manufacturing, engineering, design and other technical services, typically under sole-source contracts with corporations and government agencies in the markets for truck components and assemblies and aerospace and defense electronics. The Company provides such services through its Industrial and Electronics Groups. See Note 20 for additional information regarding our segments.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Changes in facts and circumstances could have a significant impact on the resulting estimated amounts included in our consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Fair Value Estimates
	The Company estimates fair value of its financial instruments utilizing an established three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date as follows: Level 1 – Valuation is based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments. Level 3 – Valuation is based upon other unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurements.
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Discontinued Operations
	The Company classifies a business component that either has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale as a discontinued operation if the cash flows of the component have been or will be eliminated from ongoing operations and the Company will no longer have any significant continuing involvement in the component. The results of operations related to the discontinued operations are aggregated and presented on one line on the statement of operations. See Note 2 for additional information regarding discontinued operations
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Inventory
	Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Costs for raw materials, work in process and finished goods is determined under the first-in, first-out method. Indirect inventories, which include perishable tooling, repair parts and other materials consumed in the manufacturing process but not incorporated into finished products are classified as raw materials.
	The Company’s reserve for excess and obsolete inventory is primarily based upon forecasted demand for its product sales, and any change to the reserve arising from forecast revisions is reflected in cost of sales in the period the revision is made
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is generally computed using the straight-line method over their estimated economic lives. For land improvements, buildings and building improvements, the estimated economic life is generally 40 years. Estimated economic lives range from three to fifteen years for machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their economic life or the respective lease term using the straight-line method. Expenditures for maintenance, repairs and renewals of minor items are expensed as incurred. Major rebuilds and improvements are capitalized.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Long-lived Assets
	The Company reviews the carrying value of amortizable long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held for sale and held for use is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or groups of assets, as applicable, is impaired, the long-lived asset or groups of long-lived assets are written down to their estimated fair value.
	The Industrial Group performed an asset recoverability test for one of its asset groups totaling approximately $40,642,000 as of December 31, 2013. The Company concluded that the undiscounted sum of estimated future cash flows exceeded the carrying value for such asset group, and accordingly, no impairment was recognized.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Goodwill
	Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of December 31 or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. If impairment indicators arise, a step one assessment is performed to identify any possible goodwill impairment in the period in which the indicator is identified. The December 31, 2012 review of goodwill indicated that goodwill was not impaired. Beginning in March 2013, we noted certain indicators relating to our Electronics Group reporting unit that were significant enough to conclude that an impairment indicator existed as of March 31, 2013. Specifically, one key customer within the Electronics Group’s space business communicated its strategic sourcing decision to begin insourcing programs that had been previously outsourced to the Electronics Group. Overall, the Electronics Group has been more impacted by declines in the overall government defense market than originally anticipated as the effects of sequestration have become clearer since its initial effective date on March 1, 2013. For example, sales of certain data recording products were significantly reduced due to the impact of sequestration on our customers, and the loss of commercial space business was due in part to our customer’s efforts to offset unrelated losses of government business due to sequestration. As a result, the Electronics Group’s short term revenue forecasts were materially affected.
	For purposes of the interim goodwill impairment analysis, the Company assesses recoverability using a discounted cash flow analysis. The analysis is based upon available information regarding expected future cash flows for each reporting unit, discounted at rates consistent with the cost of capital specific to the reporting unit. A growth rate is used to calculate the terminal value of the reporting unit and is added to the present value of the forecasted cash flows. The growth rate is the expected rate at which a reporting unit’s cash flow is projected to grow beyond the period covered by the long-range plan.
	The sum of the calculated fair values of each reporting unit is then reconciled and compared to our total market capitalization, allowing for a reasonable control premium. If the discounted cash flow analysis yields a fair value estimate less than the reporting unit’s carrying value, we proceed to step two in considering whether goodwill may be impaired. In the second step, the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is determined by allocating the reporting unit’s fair value to all of the identified assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. As part of this process, the Company reviewed the recoverability of the Electronics Group’s short-term and long-term assets excluding goodwill and concluded that no impairment of these assets was necessary.
	The cash flow analysis, discount rate and terminal value all require significant judgment and significantly influence our evaluation of each reporting unit and its estimated fair value. In selecting these and other assumptions for each business, we consider historical performance, forecasted operating results, expected changes in product mix, general market conditions and industry considerations specific to the business. We make significant assumptions and estimates about the extent and timing of future cash flows, growth rates and discount rates. The cash flows are estimated over a future period of time, which makes those estimates and assumptions inherently subject to a high degree of uncertainty.
	Key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Electronics Group included the expected after-tax cash flows for the period from 2013 to 2017 and a terminal growth rate of 3.0%, which is consistent with historical expectations. Our analysis also included a comparison of our market capitalization to the estimated fair value for the entire enterprise. Significant assumptions utilized during the valuation process are impacted by economic conditions and expectations of management and may change in the future based on period-specific facts and circumstances.
	The first step of the impairment test indicated that the estimated fair value for the Electronics Group was less than its carrying value as of March 31, 2013. We performed step two of the impairment test and determined that the implied goodwill for the reporting unit was lower than its value as of March 31, 2013. As a result, a non-cash impairment charge of $6,900,000 was recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2013 to impair the goodwill associated with the Electronics Group reporting unit. The impairment charge has been presented separately in the consolidated statements of operations and fully impairs the carrying amount of goodwill related to the Electronics Group. The fair value of the Electronics Group and the assets and liabilities identified in the step two impairment test were determined using the combination of the income approach and the market approach, which are Level 3 and Level 2 inputs, respectively.
Precontract Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Pre-contract Costs
	Costs incurred on projects as pre-contract costs are deferred as assets in accordance with ASC 605-35-25 when the Company has been requested by the customer to begin work under a new arrangement prior to contract execution. The Company records pre-contract costs when formal contracts have not yet been executed, and it is probable that the Company will recover the costs through the issuance of a contract. If we determine it is probable that we will be awarded the specific anticipated contract, we capitalize the pre-contract costs we incur, excluding start-up costs which are expensed as incurred. Conversely, if it appears uncertain that we will obtain the contract within a specified time period, all previously deferred costs are expensed. During December 2012, it was determined that certain pre-contract costs could no longer be capitalized due to current year market events involving a specific contract. As a result, the Company wrote-off deferred costs of $1,709,000 associated with the contract to selling, general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. There were no capitalized pre-contract costs as of December 31, 2013 or 2012.
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block]	'
	Deferred Revenue
	Deferred revenue for the Electronics Group is recorded when payments are received in advance for service agreements and extended warranties on certain products and is amortized into revenue on a straight-line basis over the contractual term. Deferred revenue for the Industrial Group is generally associated with the Dana settlement and will be amortized into income on a units-of-production basis over the term of the related supply agreement period. See Note 4 for information regarding the Dana settlement, and see Notes 10 and 11 for the amount of deferred revenue included in accrued liabilities and other liabilities.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company uses the liability method in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements, using the statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized.
	In the ordinary course of business there is inherent uncertainty in quantifying the Company’s income tax positions. The Company assesses its income tax positions and records tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting dates. For those tax positions where it is more-likely-than-not that a tax benefit will be sustained, the Company has recorded the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more-likely-than-not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements. Where applicable, associated interest has also been recognized.
	The Company recognizes liabilities or assets for the deferred tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Penalties, if incurred, would be recognized as a component of income tax expense.
	The Company expects to repatriate available non-U.S. cash holdings in 2014 to support management’s strategic objectives and fund ongoing U.S. operational cash flow requirements; therefore current earnings from non-U.S. operations are not treated as permanently reinvested. The U.S. income tax recorded in 2013 on these non-U.S. earnings is expected to be offset by the benefit of a partial release of a valuation allowance on U.S. net operating loss carryforwards. Should the U.S. valuation allowance be released at some future date, the U.S. tax on foreign earnings not permanently reinvested may have a material effect on our effective tax rate. For the year ending December 31, 2013, the Company expects any additional tax expense from non-U.S. withholding and other taxes expected to be incurred on the repatriation of current earnings will not be material.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Net Revenue and Cost of Sales
	Net revenue of products and services under commercial terms and conditions are recorded upon delivery and passage of title, or when services are rendered. Related shipping and handling costs, if any, are included in costs of sales.
	Net revenue on fixed-price contracts is recognized as services are performed. Revenue is deferred until all of the following have occurred (1) there is a contract in place, (2) delivery has occurred, (3) the price is fixed or determinable, and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Contract profits are taken into earnings based on actual cost of sales for units shipped. Amounts representing contract change orders or claims are included in revenue when such costs are invoiced to the customer.
	Periodically the Company enters into research and development contracts with customers related primarily to key inscription products. When the contracts provide for milestone or other interim payments, the Company will recognize revenue under the milestone method. The Company had one contract in process during fiscal year 2013, being accounted for under the milestone method. The milestone method requires the Company to deem all milestone payments within each contract as either substantive or non-substantive. That conclusion is determined based upon a thorough review of each contract and the Company’s deliverables committed to in each contract. For substantive milestones, the Company concludes that upon achievement of each milestone, the amount of the corresponding defined payment is commensurate with the effort required to achieve such milestone or the value of the delivered item. The payment associated with each milestone relates solely to past performance and is deemed reasonable upon consideration of the deliverables and the payment terms within the contract. For non-substantive milestones, including advance payments, the recognition of such payments are pro-rated to the substantive milestones. Milestones may include, for example, the successful completion of design review or technical review, the submission and acceptance of technical drawings, delivery of hardware, software, spares, test equipment or regulatory agency certifications. During fiscal year 2013, revenue recognized through the achievement of multiple milestones amounted to $675,000.
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Product Warranty Costs
	The provision for estimated warranty costs is recorded at the time of sale and is periodically adjusted to reflect actual experience. The Company’s warranty liability, which is included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying balance sheets, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, was $1,439,000 and $1,111,000, respectively. The Company’s warranty expense for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $660,000 and $422,000, respectively.
	Additionally, the Company sells three and five-year extended warranties for certain link encryption products. The revenue from the extended warranties is deferred and recognized ratably over the contractual term. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had deferred $1,567,000 and $2,607,000, respectively, related to extended warranties. At December 31, 2013, $751,000 is included in accrued liabilities and $816,000 is included in other liabilities in the accompanying balance sheets. At December 31, 2012, $1,085,000 is included in accrued liabilities and $1,522,000 is included in other liabilities in the accompanying balance sheets.
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Concentrations of Credit Risk
	Financial instruments which potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of accounts receivable. The Company’s customer base consists of a number of customers in diverse industries across geographic areas, primarily in North America and Mexico, various departments or agencies of the U.S. Government, and aerospace and defense companies under contract with the U.S. Government. The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and does not require collateral on its commercial accounts receivable. Credit losses are provided for in the consolidated financial statements and consistently have been within management’s expectations. Approximately 69% and 65% of accounts receivable outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, are due from the Company’s two largest customers. More specifically, Dana and Meritor comprise 47% and 22%, respectively, of December 31, 2013 outstanding accounts receivables. Similar amounts at December 31, 2012 were 44% and 21%, respectively.
	The Industrial Group’s largest customers for the year ended December 31, 2013 were Dana and Meritor, which represented approximately 58% and 15%, respectively, of the Company’s total net revenue. Dana and Meritor were also the Company’s largest customers for the year ended December 31, 2012, which represented approximately 55% and 15%, respectively, of the Company’s total net revenue. The Company recognized revenue from contracts with the U.S. Government and its agencies approximating 3% and 6% of net revenue for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. No other single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total net revenue for the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.
	Sypris and Dana have recently signed an amended and restated supply agreement, the binding effect of which is currently in dispute. Dana has repudiated this agreement and purported to exercise its rights under the prior agreement to begin exploring alternative supply relationships with third parties, including the right to sign new supply agreements, authorize tooling expenditures and engage in certain production part approval processes (PPAP) with respect to the goods currently supplied by Sypris. Sypris disputes Dana’s ability to exercise such rights. In addition, Dana has notified us that it intends to terminate its supply relationship with us effective December 31, 2014 and to transition over 2,000 active part numbers, which we currently manufacture for Dana, to alternative suppliers at the expiration date of the original supply agreement. The failure to resolve this dispute with Dana on acceptable terms would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and financial performance.
	In addition, two of the Company’s current agreements with Meritor are due to expire at the end of 2014 and mid-2015, respectively. The failure to enter into an agreement with Meritor on acceptable terms, or the entry into agreements for fewer products or reduced volumes or prices would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and financial performance.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The functional currency for the Company’s Mexican subsidiaries is the Mexican peso. Assets and liabilities are translated at the period end exchange rate, and income and expense items are translated at the weighted average exchange rate. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded in comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Remeasurement gains or losses for U.S. dollar denominated accounts of the Company’s Mexican subsidiaries are included in other (income), net.
Collective Bargaining Agreements [Policy Text Block]	'
	Collective Bargaining Agreements
	Approximately 500, or 42% of the Company’s employees, all of which are in the Industrial Group, are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Excluding certain Mexico employees covered under an annually ratified agreement, collective bargaining agreements covering 149 employees expire within the next 12 months. Certain Mexico employees are covered by an annually ratified collective bargaining agreement. These employees represent approximately 26% of the Company’s workforce, or 311 employees.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Adoption of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)—Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2013-02), to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The updated guidance is to be applied prospectively, effective January 1, 2013. The adoption of this update concerns disclosure only and did not have any financial impact on our results of operations or financial position.

Note_5_Accounts_Receivable_Tab

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	'
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Commercial	$	36,245		$	38,220
	U.S. Government		2,620			620
			38,865			38,840
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		(332	)		(310	)
		$	38,533			38,530

Note_6_Inventory_Tables

Note 6 - Inventory (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Raw materials	$	19,372		$	20,645
	Work in process		16,436			14,198
	Finished goods		5,017			4,461
	Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory		(6,403	)		(5,346	)
		$	34,422		$	33,958

Note_7_Other_Current_Assets_Ta

Note 7 - Other Current Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]	'
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Prepaid expenses	$	1,690	$	1,216
	Other		3,713		3,730
		$	5,403	$	4,946

Note_8_Property_Plant_and_Equi1

Note 8 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Land and land improvements	$	2,999		$	3,467
	Buildings and building improvements		26,053			25,351
	Machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures		161,207			160,356
	Construction in progress		2,133			3,643
			192,392			192,817
	Accumulated depreciation		(147,709	)		(139,767	)
		$	44,683		$	53,050

Note_9_Other_Assets_Tables

Note 9 - Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]	'
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Intangible assets:
	Gross carrying value:
	Industrial Group	$	0	$	800
	Electronics Group		0		0
	Total gross carrying value		0		800
	Accumulated amortization:
	Industrial Group		0		(770	)
	Electronics Group		0		0
	Total accumulated amortization		0		(770	)
	Intangible assets, net		0		30
	Deferred tax assets, net		2,401		3,277
	Other		2,167		1,613
		$	4,568	$	4,920

Note_10_Accrued_Liabilities_Ta

Note 10 - Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Salaries, wages, employment taxes and withholdings	$	4,696	$	3,385
	Employee benefit plans		1,244		1,121
	Income, property and other taxes		532		472
	Deferred revenue		12,357		13,357
	Other		4,977		3,653
		$	23,806	$	21,988

Note_11_Other_Liabilities_Tabl

Note 11 - Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities and Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Other Liabilities Table [Text Block]	'
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Deferred revenue	$	0	$	8,657
	Noncurrent pension liability		4,714		10,494
	Other		827		1,629
		$	5,541	$	20,780

Note_14_Employee_Benefit_Plans1

Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	'
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012
	Service cost	$	24		$	25
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		1,652			1,870
	Net amortizations and deferrals		824			842
	Expected return on plan assets		(2,522	)		(2,430	)
		$	(22	)	$	307
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]	'
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	45,561		$	44,144
	Service cost		24			25
	Interest cost		1,652			1,870
	Actuarial (gain) loss		(3,534	)		2,780
	Benefits paid		(3,177	)		(3,258	)
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	40,526		$	45,561
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	35,067		$	32,420
	Actual return on plan assets		4,013			4,307
	Company contributions		663			1,598
	Benefits paid		(3,177	)		(3,258	)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	36,566		$	35,067
	Underfunded status of the plans	$	(3,960	)	$	(10,494	)
	Balance sheet assets (liabilities):
	Other assets	$	660		$	0
	Accrued liabilities		0			0
	Other liabilities		(4,620	)		(10,494	)
	Net amount recognized	$	(3,960	)	$	(10,494	)
	Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	26,773		$	45,561
	Accumulated benefit obligation		26,760			45,543
	Fair value of plan assets		22,153			35,067
	Projected benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost assumptions:
	Discount rate		4.65	%		3.8	%
	Rate of compensation increase		4			4
	Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets		7.5			7.75
	Weighted average asset allocation:
	Equity securities		46	%		58	%
	Debt securities		54			42
	Total		100	%		100	%
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	'
					Significant
		Quoted Prices			Other
		In Active			Observable
		Markets			Inputs
		(Level 1)			(Level 2)
	Asset categories:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,047		$	0
	Equity investments:
	U.S. Large Cap		9,926			0
	U.S. Mid Cap		1,552			0
	U.S. Small Cap		788			0
	World Equity		3,152			0
	Real estate		911			0
	Other		637			0
	Fixed income securities		8,405			10,148
	Total Plan Assets	$	26,418		$	10,148
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	'
	2014		$	3,216
	2015			3,209
	2016			3,202
	2017			3,175
	2018			3,124
	2019-2023			14,622
			$	30,548

Note_15_Commitments_and_Contin1

Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]	'
	2014	$	2,178
	2015		2,186
	2016		2,206
	2017		2,216
	2018		2,250
	2019 and thereafter		3,206
		$	14,242

Note_16_Stock_Option_and_Purch1

Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012
	Expected life (years)		4			4
	Expected volatility		81.1	%		100.3	%
	Risk-free interest rates		0.77	%		1.01	%
	Expected dividend yield		1.97			1.62
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	'
					Weighted
					Average
		Number of			Grant Date
		Shares			Fair Value
	Nonvested shares at January 1, 2013		1,066,560		$	3.81
	Granted		288,000			3.96
	Vested		(318,845	)		3.37
	Forfeited		(57,000	)		3.83
	Nonvested shares at December 31, 2013		978,715		$	4
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
					Weighted-			Weighted-
					average			average		Aggregate
		Number of			Exercise Price			Remaining		Intrinsic
		Shares			Per Share			Term		Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013		1,053,111		$	3.46
	Granted		281,500			3.93
	Exercised		(208,000	)		0.84
	Forfeited		(19,000	)		3.24
	Expired		(32,211	)		8.08
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,075,400		$	3.95			2.77	$	122,000
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013		295,400		$	3.8			1.09	$	110,000

Note_17_Stockholders_Equity_Ta

Note 17 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(4,435	)	$	(4,675	)
	Employee benefit related adjustments, net of tax of $228 – U.S.		(12,996	)		(16,561	)
	Employee benefit related adjustments – Mexico		(303	)		(326	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(17,734	)	$	(21,562	)

Note_18_Income_Taxes_Tables

Note 18 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	'
		Year ended December 31,
		2013				2012
	Domestic	$	(19,952	)		$	2,900
	Foreign		9,972				9,615
		$	(9,980	)		$	12,515
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	'
		Year ended December 31,
		2013				2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	0			$	0
	State		116				141
	Foreign		1,077				1,236
	Total current income tax expense		1,193				1,377
	Deferred:
	Federal		(2,061	)			0
	State		(376	)			0
	Foreign		1,151				871
	Total deferred income tax (benefit) expense		(1,286	)			871
		$	(93	)		$	2,248
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
		Year ended December 31,
		2013				2012
	Federal tax expense at the statutory rate	$	(3,517	)		$	1,831
	Current year permanent differences		50				(18	)
	Goodwill impairment		1,373				0
	State income taxes, net of federal tax impact		(1,118	)			(406	)
	Foreign repatriation, net of foreign tax credits		2,768				4,735
	Mexican minimum taxes		46				1,021
	Effect of tax rates of foreign subsidiaries		(486	)			(440	)
	Currency translation effect on temporary differences		38				(882	)
	Valuation allowance		729				(4,444	)
	Prior year adjustment		22				852
	Other		2				(1	)
		$	(93	)		$	2,248
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
					December 31,
					2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Compensation and benefit accruals				$	1,905			$	1,521
	Inventory valuation					3,176				2,817
	Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards					44,139				43,550
	Deferred revenue					3,180				5,461
	Accounts receivable allowance					129				121
	Defined benefit pension plan					873				3,554
	Foreign deferred revenue and other provisions					3,973				5,888
	AMT credits					185				185
	Other					1,339				135
						58,899				63,232
	Domestic valuation allowance					(49,832	)			(48,196	)
	Foreign valuation allowance					(0	)			(746	)
	Total deferred tax assets					9,067				14,290
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Foreign subsidiaries – unrepatriated earnings					(2,665	)			(4,735	)
	Depreciation					(2,429	)			(4,413	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities					(5,094	)			(9,148	)
	Net deferred tax asset				$	3,973			$	5,142

Note_19_Earnings_Loss_Per_Comm1

Note 19 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012
	(Loss) earnings attributable to stockholders:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations as reported	$	(9,887	)	$	10,267
	Less distributed and undistributed earnings allocable to restricted award holders		0			(429	)
	Less dividends declared attributable to restricted award holders		(45	)		(64	)
	Net (loss) income from continuing operations allocable to common stockholders		(9,932	)		9,774
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax allocable to common stockholders		0			(7,220	)
	Net (loss) income allocable to common stockholders	$	(9,932	)	$	2,554
	Basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to stockholders:
	Continuing operations	$	(0.51	)	$	0.51
	Discontinued operations		0			(0.38	)
	Net (loss) income	$	(0.51	)	$	0.13
	Diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to stockholders:
	Continuing operations	$	(0.51	)	$	0.5
	Discontinued operations		0			(0.37	)
	Net (loss) income	$	(0.51	)	$	0.13
	Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		19,345			19,050
	Weighted average additional shares assuming conversion of potential common shares		0			365
	Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted		19,345			19,415

Note_20_Segment_Information_Ta

Note 20 - Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Member]	'
Note 20 - Segment Information (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012
	Net revenue from unaffiliated customers:
	Industrial Group	$	276,136		$	286,046
	Electronics Group		34,578			55,558
		$	310,714		$	341,604
	Gross profit (loss):
	Industrial Group	$	31,638		$	30,981
	Electronics Group		(1,585	)		12,768
		$	30,053		$	43,749
	Operating income (loss):
	Industrial Group	$	20,021		$	20,270
	Electronics Group		(21,851	)		(2,668	)
	General, corporate and other		(8,558	)		(8,555	)
		$	(10,388	)	$	9,047
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes:
	Industrial Group	$	20,985		$	24,237
	Electronics Group		(21,858	)		(2,673	)
	General, corporate and other		(9,107	)		(9,049	)
		$	(9,980	)	$	12,515
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Industrial Group	$	11,261		$	10,831
	Electronics Group		999			1,252
	General, corporate and other		141			168
		$	12,401		$	12,251
	Capital expenditures:
	Industrial Group	$	4,547		$	5,839
	Electronics Group		444			1,139
	General, corporate and other		62			104
		$	5,053		$	7,082
Balance Sheet [Member]	'
Note 20 - Segment Information (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Total assets:
	Industrial Group	$	100,593		$	114,268
	Electronics Group		29,689			38,852
	General, corporate and other		16,001			7,848
		$	146,283		$	160,968
	Total liabilities:
	Industrial Group	$	54,232		$	66,679
	Electronics Group		9,216			11,063
	General, corporate and other		26,583			20,293
		$	90,031		$	98,035

Note_21_Quarterly_Financial_In1

Note 21 - Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	'
			2013												2012
			First			Second			Third			Fourth			First			Second			Third			Fourth
			(in thousands, except for per share data)
	Net revenue	$	78,411		$	82,166		$	76,278		$	73,859		$	96,463		$	98,912		$	78,763		$	67,466
	Gross profit		8,076			8,336			7,261			6,380			12,514			13,223			9,374			8,638
	Operating (loss) income		(6,881	)		(689	)		(975	)		(1,843	)		4,503			4,468			635			(559	)
	Net (loss) income from continuing operations		(6,459	)		(1,494	)		(1,995	)		61			5,511			5,014			592			(850	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations		0			0			0			0			(223	)		(576	)		(6,331	)		(90	)
	Net (loss) income	$	(6,459	)	$	(1,494	)	$	(1,995	)	$	61		$	5,288		$	4,438		$	(5,739	)	$	(940	)
	Basic (loss) income per share:
	(Loss) income per share from continuing operations	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.10	)	$	0		$	0.28		$	0.25		$	0.03		$	(0.04	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations		0			0			0			0			(0.01	)		(0.03	)		(0.33	)		(0.01	)
	Net (loss) income per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.10	)	$	0		$	0.27		$	0.22		$	(0.30	)	$	(0.05	)
	Diluted (loss) income per share:
	Loss (income) per share from continuing operations	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.10	)	$	0		$	0.28		$	0.25		$	0.03		$	(0.04	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations		0			0			0			0			(0.01	)		(0.03	)		(0.32	)		(0.01	)
	Net (loss) income per share	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.10	)	$	0		$	0.27		$	0.22		$	(0.29	)	$	(0.05	)
	Cash dividends declared per common share	$	0.02		$	0.02		$	0.02		$	0.02		$	0.02			0.02		$	0.02		$	0.02

Note_1_Organization_and_Signif1

Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset Recoverability Test, Amount (in Dollars)	'	$40,642,000	'
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate	'	3.00%	'
Goodwill, Impairment Loss (in Dollars)	6,900,000	6,900,000	0
Selling, General and Administrative Expense (in Dollars)	'	30,464,000	30,797,000
Preproduction Costs Related to Long-term Supply Arrangements, Costs Capitalized (in Dollars)	'	0	0
Income Tax Examination, Likelihood of Unfavorable Settlement	'	'50%	'
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method, Revenue Recognized (in Dollars)	'	675,000	'
Product Warranty Accrual (in Dollars)	'	1,439,000	1,111,000
Product Warranty Expense (in Dollars)	'	660,000	422,000
Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued (in Dollars)	'	1,567,000	2,607,000
Extended Product Warranty Accrual (in Dollars)	'	751,000	1,085,000
Other Liabilities (in Dollars)	'	816,000	1,522,000
Concentration Risk, Percentage	'	3.00%	'
MultiEmployerPlansCollectiveBargainingArrangementNumberOfParticipants	'	500	'
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Percentage of Participants	'	42.00%	'
Multiemployer Plans Number Of Employees Under Collective Bargaining Arrangement Expiring With In Next Twelve Months	'	149	'
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	'	'40	'
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	'	'three	'
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	'	'fifteen	'
Employee Benefit Related Adjustments, Mexico [Member]	'	'	'
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
MultiEmployerPlansCollectiveBargainingArrangementNumberOfParticipants	'	311	'
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Percentage of Participants	'	26.00%	'
Credit Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer Dana [Member]	'	'	'
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Wide Accounts Receivable Due From Major Customer Percentage	'	47.00%	44.00%
Credit Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer Meritor [Member]	'	'	'
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Wide Accounts Receivable Due From Major Customer Percentage	'	22.00%	21.00%
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'	'
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Wide Accounts Receivable Due From Major Customer Percentage	'	69.00%	65.00%
Number Of Major Customers	'	2	'
Write Off Of Deferred Cost Member	'	'	'
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Selling, General and Administrative Expense (in Dollars)	'	'	$1,709,000
Customer Dana [Member]	'	'	'
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	'	58.00%	55.00%
Customer Meritor [Member]	'	'	'
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	'	15.00%	15.00%
US Government [Member]	'	'	'
Note 1 - Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	'	'	6.00%

Note_2_Discontinued_Operations1

Note 2 - Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2011
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'	'	'
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries	'	$39,000,000	'
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value	6,500,000	'	'
Legal Fees	'	'	$720,000

Note_3_Other_Income_Net_Detail

Note 3 - Other (Income), Net (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	$1,516,000	$2,590,000
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized	($298,000)	$777,000

Note_4_Dana_Claim_Details

Note 4 - Dana Claim (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 07, 2007	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011	Mar. 03, 2006
Note 4 - Dana Claim (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number Of Subsidiaries Of Client	'	'	'	'	40
Number of Supply Commitments Replaced	3	'	'	'	'
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount of Claims Filed	$89,000,000	'	'	'	'
Litigation Settlement, Amount	89,900,000	'	'	'	'
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized	'	8,000,000	7,892,000	'	'
Number Of Shares Received In Settlement (in Shares)	'	'	'	143,966	'
Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss)	'	'	1,850,000	'	'
Fair Value [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Note 4 - Dana Claim (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Litigation Settlement, Amount	$76,483,000	'	'	'	'

Note_5_Accounts_Receivable_Det

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 5 - Accounts Receivable (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs	$38,865,000	$38,840,000
US Government [Member]	'	'
Note 5 - Accounts Receivable (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs	$2,620,000	$620,000

Note_5_Accounts_Receivable_Det1

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable (Details) - Accounts Receivable Detail (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Accounts Receivable Types	$38,865,000	$38,840,000
	38,865,000	38,840,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts	-332,000	-310,000
	38,533,000	38,530,000
Commercial [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Accounts Receivable Types	36,245,000	38,220,000
	36,245,000	38,220,000
US Government [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Accounts Receivable Types	2,620,000	620,000
	$2,620,000	$620,000

Note_6_Inventory_Details_Summa

Note 6 - Inventory (Details) - Summary of Inventory (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Inventory [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$19,372	$20,645
Work in process	16,436	14,198
Finished goods	5,017	4,461
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory	-6,403	-5,346
	$34,422	$33,958

Note_7_Other_Current_Assets_De

Note 7 - Other Current Assets (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Percentage of Current Assets Included in Other Current Assets	5.00%

Note_7_Other_Current_Assets_De1

Note 7 - Other Current Assets (Details) - Other Current Assets Consist of the Following (in thousands) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Current Assets Consist of the Following (in thousands) [Abstract]	'	'
Prepaid expenses	$1,690	$1,216
Other	3,713	3,730
	$5,403	$4,946

Note_8_Property_Plant_and_Equi2

Note 8 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'	'
Depreciation	$12,371,000	$12,162,000
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	$135,000	$422,000

Note_8_Property_Plant_and_Equi3

Note 8 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - Components of Property, Plant and Equipment (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Property, plant and equipment	$192,392	$192,817
Accumulated depreciation	-147,709	-139,767
	44,683	53,050
Land and Land Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Property, plant and equipment	2,999	3,467
Building and Building Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Property, plant and equipment	26,053	25,351
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Property, plant and equipment	161,207	160,356
Construction in Progress [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Property, plant and equipment	$2,133	$3,643

Note_9_Other_Assets_Details

Note 9 - Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred Finance Costs, Net	$187,000	$265,000

Note_9_Other_Assets_Details_Su

Note 9 - Other Assets (Details) - Summary of Other Assets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Gross carrying value:	'	'
Gross carrying value	$0	$800
Total gross carrying value	0	800
Accumulated amortization:	'	'
Accumulated amortization	0	-770
Total accumulated amortization	0	-770
Intangible assets, net	0	30
Deferred tax assets, net	2,401	3,277
Other	2,167	1,613
	4,568	4,920
Industrial Group [Member]	'	'
Gross carrying value:	'	'
Gross carrying value	0	800
Total gross carrying value	0	800
Accumulated amortization:	'	'
Accumulated amortization	0	-770
Total accumulated amortization	0	-770
Electronics Group [Member]	'	'
Gross carrying value:	'	'
Gross carrying value	0	0
Total gross carrying value	0	0
Accumulated amortization:	'	'
Accumulated amortization	0	0
Total accumulated amortization	$0	$0

Note_10_Accrued_Liabilities_De

Note 10 - Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Dana Settlement [Member]	'	'
Note 10 - Accrued Liabilities (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred Revenue Accrued Liabilities	$8,657,000	$8,000,000
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Note 10 - Accrued Liabilities (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Accrued Operating Expenses Accrued Warranty Expenses Accrued Interest And Other Items	5.00%	'

Note_10_Accrued_Liabilities_De1

Note 10 - Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Summary of Accrued Liabilities (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Salaries, wages, employment taxes and withholdings	$4,696	$3,385
Employee benefit plans	1,244	1,121
Income, property and other taxes	532	472
Deferred revenue	12,357	13,357
Other	4,977	3,653
	$23,806	$21,988

Note_11_Other_Liabilities_Deta

Note 11 - Other Liabilities (Details) (Maximum [Member])	Dec. 31, 2013
Maximum [Member]	'
Note 11 - Other Liabilities (Details) [Line Items]	'
Accrued Long Term Warranty Expenses And Other Items	5.00%

Note_11_Other_Liabilities_Deta1

Note 11 - Other Liabilities (Details) - Other Liabilities (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred revenue	$0	$8,657
Noncurrent pension liability	4,714	10,494
Other	827	1,629
	$5,541	$20,780

Note_12_LongTerm_Debt_Details

Note 12 - Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	12-May-11
Note 12 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$32,691,000	'	$50,000,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	24,000,000	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	7,885,000	'	'
Unrestricted Cash Balance and Borrowing Capacity	26,559,000	'	'
Number Of Days For Which Credit Facility Falls Below Specified Limit	5	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	3.00%	'	'
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.40%	2.40%	'
Interest Expense, Debt	569,000	514,000	'
Interest Costs Capitalized	0	0	'
Interest Paid, Net	333,000	250,000	'
Subject to Certain Conditions [Member]	'	'	'
Note 12 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	'	'	60,000,000
Mexican Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Note 12 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrestricted Cash Balance	3,776,000	'	'
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]	'	'	'
Note 12 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	5,000,000	'	'
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	806,000	999,000	'
Cash [Member]	'	'	'
Note 12 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrestricted Cash Balance	18,674,000	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Note 12 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility Covenants Terms Credit Amount	6,000,000	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Note 12 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility Covenants Terms Credit Amount	$8,000,000	'	'
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio	1.15	'	'

Note_14_Employee_Benefit_Plans2

Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended					1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
				Equity Securities [Member]	Fixed Income Securities [Member]	Non Traditional Securities [Member]	Defined Contribution Plan [Member]	Defined Contribution Plan [Member]	Non Us Employees Defined Benefit Plan [Member]	Non Us Employees Defined Benefit Plan [Member]
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Highest Average Compensation Period	'	'5 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Maximum Period Allocated For Calculating Average Compensation	'	'10 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Rolling Twelve Months (in Dollars)	'	$2,700,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum	'	'	'	0.00%	35.00%	0.00%	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum	'	'	'	55.00%	100.00%	10.00%	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Unrecognized Actuarial Loss (in Dollars)	'	13,225,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Costs Actuarial Losses Expected To Be Recognized (in Dollars)	'	551,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	3.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized (in Dollars)	'	3,909,000	4,107,000	'	'	'	908,000	973,000	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Employees Covered	'	668	702	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Administration Expenses (in Dollars)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$247,000	$200,000

Note_14_Employee_Benefit_Plans3

Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Components of Pension (Income) Expense (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of Pension (Income) Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'
Service cost	$24	$25	$25
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	1,652	1,870	1,870
Net amortizations and deferrals	824	842	'
Expected return on plan assets	-2,522	-2,430	'
	($22)	$307	'

Note_14_Employee_Benefit_Plans4

Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summaries of Changes in Benefit Obligations and Plan Assets and of Funded Status of Pension Plans (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Change in benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$45,561	'	$44,144
Service cost	24	25	25
Interest cost	1,652	1,870	1,870
Actuarial (gain) loss	-3,534	'	2,780
Benefits paid	-3,177	'	-3,258
Benefit obligation at end of year	40,526	45,561	45,561
Change in plan assets:	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	35,067	'	32,420
Actual return on plan assets	4,013	'	4,307
Company contributions	663	'	1,598
Benefits paid	-3,177	'	-3,258
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	36,566	35,067	35,067
Underfunded status of the plans	-3,960	-10,494	-10,494
Balance sheet assets (liabilities):	'	'	'
Other assets	660	0	0
Accrued liabilities	0	0	0
Other liabilities	-4,620	-10,494	-10,494
Net amount recognized	-3,960	-10,494	-10,494
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	26,773	45,561	45,561
Accumulated benefit obligation	26,760	45,543	45,543
Fair value of plan assets	$22,153	$35,067	$35,067
Projected benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost assumptions:	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.65%	3.80%	3.80%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	'	7.75%
Weighted average asset allocation:	'	'	'
Weighted average asset allocations	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Total	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted average asset allocation:	'	'	'
Weighted average asset allocations	46.00%	58.00%	58.00%
Total	46.00%	58.00%	58.00%
Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted average asset allocation:	'	'	'
Weighted average asset allocations	54.00%	42.00%	42.00%
Total	54.00%	42.00%	42.00%

Note_14_Employee_Benefit_Plans5

Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	$36,566	$35,067	$32,420
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	1,047	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	0	'	'
US Large Cap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	9,926	'	'
US Large Cap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	0	'	'
US Mid Cap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	1,552	'	'
US Mid Cap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	0	'	'
US Small Cap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	788	'	'
US Small Cap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	0	'	'
World Equity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	3,152	'	'
World Equity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	0	'	'
Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	911	'	'
Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	0	'	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	637	'	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	0	'	'
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	8,405	'	'
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	10,148	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	26,418	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Summary of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Plan Asset Categories	$10,148	'	'

Note_14_Employee_Benefit_Plans6

Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Benefits Expected to be Paid (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Benefits Expected to be Paid [Abstract]	'
2014	$3,216
2015	3,209
2016	3,202
2017	3,175
2018	3,124
2019-2023	14,622
	$30,548

Note_15_Commitments_and_Contin2

Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Operating Leases Maximum Expiration Period	'10 years	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$2,601,000	$2,458,000
Purchase Obligation	$6,062,000	'

Note_15_Commitments_and_Contin3

Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Future Minimum Annual Lease Commitment Under Operating Leases (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future Minimum Annual Lease Commitment Under Operating Leases [Abstract]	'
2014	$2,178
2015	2,186
2016	2,206
2017	2,216
2018	2,250
2019 and thereafter	3,206
	$14,242

Note_16_Stock_Option_and_Purch2

Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in Shares)	2,020,439	2,536,939
Treasury Stock, Shares (in Shares)	48,358	34,848
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	$2.08	$2.56
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period (in Shares)	208,000	110,100
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value (in Dollars)	$488,000	$672,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options (in Dollars)	'	2,009,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	'1 year	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value (in Dollars)	67,000	1,004,000
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Two Thousand Four Equity Plan [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in Shares)	3,000,000	'
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Two Thousand Ten Sypris Omnibus Plan [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in Shares)	3,655,088	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value (in Dollars)	$1,344,000	$1,476,000
Treasury Stock, Shares (in Shares)	114,552	126,651
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share (in Dollars per share)	$4.22	$4.05
Two Thousand Four Equity Plan [Member] | One Year [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Lapsing Restrictions Period	'1 year	'
Two Thousand Four Equity Plan [Member] | Two Year [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Lapsing Restrictions Period	'2 years	'
Two Thousand Four Equity Plan [Member] | Three Year [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Lapsing Restrictions Period	'3 years	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award One-Third Restrictions Removed Period	'3 years	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'3 years	'
Two Thousand Four Equity Plan [Member] | Four Year [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Lapsing Restrictions Period	'4 years	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'4 years	'
Two Thousand Four Equity Plan [Member] | Five Year [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award One-Third Restrictions Removed Period	'5 years	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'5 years	'
Two Thousand Four Equity Plan [Member] | Seven Year [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award One-Third Restrictions Removed Period	'7 years	'
Two Thousand Four Equity Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	'6 years	'
Two Thousand Four Equity Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	'10 years	'
Two Thousand Ten Sypris Omnibus Plan [Member]	'	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Lapsing Restrictions Period	'3 years	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	'5 years	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'3 years	'

Note_16_Stock_Option_and_Purch3

Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) - Estimate Fair Value of Options Granted	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Estimate Fair Value of Options Granted [Abstract]	'	'
Expected life (years)	'4 years	'4 years
Expected volatility	81.10%	100.30%
Risk-free interest rates	0.77%	1.01%
Expected dividend yield	1.97%	1.62%

Note_16_Stock_Option_and_Purch4

Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) - Summary of Restricted Stock Activity (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) - Summary of Restricted Stock Activity [Line Items]	'
Forfeited	-19,000
Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) - Summary of Restricted Stock Activity [Line Items]	'
Nonvested shares at January 1, 2013	1,066,560
Nonvested shares at January 1, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	3.81
Granted	288,000
Granted (in Dollars per share)	3.96
Vested	-318,845
Vested (in Dollars per share)	3.37
Forfeited	-57,000
Forfeited (in Dollars per share)	3.83
Nonvested shares at December 31, 2013	978,715
Nonvested shares at December 31, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	4

Note_16_Stock_Option_and_Purch5

Note 16 - Stock Option and Purchase Plans (Details) - Summary of Option Activity (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Option Activity [Abstract]	'	'
Outstanding at January 1, 2013	1,053,111	'
Outstanding at January 1, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$3.46	'
Granted	281,500	'
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$3.93	'
Exercised	-208,000	-110,100
Exercised (in Dollars per share)	$0.84	'
Forfeited	-19,000	'
Forfeited (in Dollars per share)	$3.24	'
Expired	-32,211	'
Expired (in Dollars per share)	$8.08	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,075,400	1,053,111
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$3.95	$3.46
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	'2 years 281 days	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 (in Dollars)	$122,000	'
Exercisable at December 31, 2013	295,400	'
Exercisable at December 31, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$3.80	'
Exercisable at December 31, 2013	'1 year 32 days	'
Exercisable at December 31, 2013 (in Dollars)	$110,000	'

Note_17_Stockholders_Equity_De

Note 17 - Stockholders' Equity (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 17 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	975,150	975,150
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Note 17 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	24,850	24,850

Note_17_Stockholders_Equity_De1

Note 17 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	($4,435)	($4,675)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-17,734	-21,562
UNITED STATES	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Employee benefit related adjustments	-12,996	-16,561
MEXICO	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Employee benefit related adjustments	($303)	($326)

Note_17_Stockholders_Equity_De2

Note 17 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Employee benefit related adjustments, tax	$228	$228

Note_18_Income_Taxes_Details

Note 18 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 18 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Provision For Income Tax	$0	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	38.90%	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation	-2,437,000	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	2,437,000	'
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	120,000	116,000
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	289,000	2,054,000
Deferred Tax Assets Foreign Deferred Revenue And Other Provision	3,973,000	5,888,000
Deferred Tax Assets Foreign Valuation Allowance	0	-746,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	3,973,000	5,142,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	200,000	200,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)	0	0
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	0	'
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]	'	'
Note 18 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	119,869,000	'
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]	'	'
Note 18 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	41,883,000	'
Mexican Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Note 18 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets Foreign Deferred Revenue And Other Provision	3,973,000	5,888,000
Deferred Tax Assets Foreign Valuation Allowance	'	746,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	$3,973,000	$5,142,000

Note_18_Income_Taxes_Details_C

Note 18 - Income Taxes (Details) - Components of Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Taxes (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Domestic	($19,952)	'	$2,900
Foreign	9,972	'	9,615
	($9,980)	$12,515	$12,515

Note_18_Income_Taxes_Details_C1

Note 18 - Income Taxes (Details) - Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Applicable to Continuing Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Applicable to Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'
Federal	$0	$0
State	116	141
Foreign	1,077	1,236
Total current income tax expense	1,193	1,377
Federal	-2,061	0
State	-376	0
Foreign	1,151	871
Total deferred income tax (benefit) expense	-1,286	871
	($93)	$2,248

Note_18_Income_Taxes_Details_S

Note 18 - Income Taxes (Details) - Summary of Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense [Abstract]	'	'
Federal tax expense at the statutory rate	($3,517)	$1,831
Current year permanent differences	50	-18
Goodwill impairment	1,373	0
State income taxes, net of federal tax impact	-1,118	-406
Foreign repatriation, net of foreign tax credits	2,768	4,735
Mexican minimum taxes	46	1,021
Effect of tax rates of foreign subsidiaries	-486	-440
Currency translation effect on temporary differences	38	-882
Valuation allowance	729	-4,444
Prior year adjustment	22	852
Other	2	-1
	($93)	$2,248

Note_18_Income_Taxes_Details_S1

Note 18 - Income Taxes (Details) - Summary of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Compensation and benefit accruals	$1,905	$1,521
Inventory valuation	3,176	2,817
Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards	44,139	43,550
Deferred revenue	3,180	5,461
Accounts receivable allowance	129	121
Defined benefit pension plan	873	3,554
Foreign deferred revenue and other provisions	3,973	5,888
AMT credits	185	185
Other	1,339	135
	58,899	63,232
Domestic valuation allowance	-49,832	-48,196
Foreign valuation allowance	0	-746
Total deferred tax assets	9,067	14,290
Foreign subsidiaries – unrepatriated earnings	-2,665	-4,735
Depreciation	-2,429	-4,413
Total deferred tax liabilities	-5,094	-9,148
Net deferred tax asset	$3,973	$5,142

Note_19_Earnings_Loss_Per_Comm2

Note 19 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	532,000

Note_19_Earnings_Loss_Per_Comm3

Note 19 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) - Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	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
Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
(Loss) income from continuing operations as reported (in Dollars)	$61	($1,995)	($1,494)	($6,459)	($850)	$592	$5,014	$5,511	($9,887)	$10,267
Less distributed and undistributed earnings allocable to restricted award holders (in Dollars)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	-429
Less dividends declared attributable to restricted award holders (in Dollars)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-45	-64
Net (loss) income from continuing operations allocable to common stockholders (in Dollars)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-9,932	9,774
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax allocable to common stockholders (in Dollars)	0	0	0	0	90	6,331	576	223	0	-7,220
Net (loss) income allocable to common stockholders (in Dollars)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($9,932)	$2,554
Basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to stockholders:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0	($0.10)	($0.08)	($0.34)	($0.04)	$0.03	$0.25	$0.28	($0.51)	$0.51
Discontinued operations	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.33	$0.03	$0.01	$0	($0.38)
Net (loss) income	$0	($0.10)	($0.08)	($0.34)	($0.05)	($0.30)	$0.22	$0.27	($0.51)	$0.13
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to stockholders:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0	($0.10)	($0.08)	($0.34)	($0.04)	$0.03	$0.25	$0.28	($0.51)	$0.50
Discontinued operations	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.32	$0.03	$0.01	$0	($0.37)
Net (loss) income	$0	($0.10)	($0.08)	($0.34)	($0.05)	($0.29)	$0.22	$0.27	($0.51)	$0.13
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic (in Shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,345	19,050
Weighted average additional shares assuming conversion of potential common shares (in Shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	365
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted (in Shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,345	19,415

Note_20_Segment_Information_De

Note 20 - Segment Information (Details) (USD $)

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, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Industrial Group [Member]

Industrial Group [Member]

Industrial Group [Member]

Industrial Group [Member]

Electronics Group [Member]

Electronics Group [Member]

Electronics Group [Member]

Electronics Group [Member]

International Operation [Member]

International Operation [Member]

Sales Revenue, Segment [Member]

Sales Revenue, Segment [Member]

Sales Revenue, Segment [Member]

Sales Revenue, Segment [Member]

Note 20 - Segment Information (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Concentration Risk, Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

'

82.00%

78.00%

'

'

7.00%

6.00%

'

'

'

'

Export Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$45,163,000

$53,019,000

Revenues

73,859,000

76,278,000

82,166,000

78,411,000

67,466,000

78,763,000

98,912,000

96,463,000

310,714,000

341,604,000

'

'

276,136,000

286,046,000

'

'

34,578,000

55,558,000

95,392,000

100,003,000

Long-Lived Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,656,000

18,214,000

Assets, Net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$20,779,000

$26,495,000

Note_20_Segment_Information_De1

Note 20 - Segment Information (Details) - Financial Information From Reportable Segments - Income Statement (USD $)	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, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	$73,859,000	$76,278,000	$82,166,000	$78,411,000	$67,466,000	$78,763,000	$98,912,000	$96,463,000	$310,714,000	$341,604,000	'
Gross profit	6,380,000	7,261,000	8,336,000	8,076,000	8,638,000	9,374,000	13,223,000	12,514,000	30,053,000	43,749,000	43,749,000
Operating income (loss)	-1,843,000	-975,000	-689,000	-6,881,000	-559,000	635,000	4,468,000	4,503,000	-10,388,000	9,047,000	9,047,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-9,980,000	12,515,000	12,515,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,401,000	12,251,000	'
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,053,000	7,082,000	7,082,000
Industrial Group [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	276,136,000	286,046,000	'
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31,638,000	30,981,000	'
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,021,000	20,270,000	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,985,000	24,237,000	'
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11,261,000	10,831,000	'
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,547,000	5,839,000	'
Electronics Group [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	34,578,000	55,558,000	'
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,585,000	12,768,000	'
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-21,851,000	-2,668,000	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-21,858,000	-2,673,000	'
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	999,000	1,252,000	'
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	444,000	1,139,000	'
General, Corporate and Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-8,558,000	-8,555,000	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-9,107,000	-9,049,000	'
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	141,000	168,000	'
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$62,000	$104,000	'

Note_20_Segment_Information_De2

Note 20 - Segment Information (Details) - Financial Information From Reportable Segments - Balance Sheet (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	$146,283	$160,968
Liabilities	90,031	98,035
Industrial Group [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	100,593	114,268
Liabilities	54,232	66,679
Electronics Group [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	29,689	38,852
Liabilities	9,216	11,063
General, Corporate and Other [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	16,001	7,848
Liabilities	$26,583	$20,293

Note_21_Quarterly_Financial_In2

Note 21 - Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Details) - Summary of Quarterly Financial Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	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, 2012
Summary of Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenue (in Dollars)	$73,859	$76,278	$82,166	$78,411	$67,466	$78,763	$98,912	$96,463	$310,714	$341,604	'
Gross profit (in Dollars)	6,380	7,261	8,336	8,076	8,638	9,374	13,223	12,514	30,053	43,749	43,749
Operating (loss) income (in Dollars)	-1,843	-975	-689	-6,881	-559	635	4,468	4,503	-10,388	9,047	9,047
Net (loss) income from continuing operations (in Dollars)	61	-1,995	-1,494	-6,459	-850	592	5,014	5,511	-9,887	'	10,267
Net loss from discontinued operations (in Dollars)	0	0	0	0	-90	-6,331	-576	-223	0	'	7,220
Net (loss) income (in Dollars)	$61	($1,995)	($1,494)	($6,459)	($940)	($5,739)	$4,438	$5,288	($9,887)	'	$3,047
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations	$0	($0.10)	($0.08)	($0.34)	($0.04)	$0.03	$0.25	$0.28	($0.51)	'	$0.51
Loss per share from discontinued operations	$0	$0	$0	$0	($0.01)	($0.33)	($0.03)	($0.01)	$0	'	$0.38
Net (loss) income per share	$0	($0.10)	($0.08)	($0.34)	($0.05)	($0.30)	$0.22	$0.27	($0.51)	'	$0.13
Loss (income) per share from continuing operations	$0	($0.10)	($0.08)	($0.34)	($0.04)	$0.03	$0.25	$0.28	($0.51)	'	$0.50
Loss per share from discontinued operations	$0	$0	$0	$0	($0.01)	($0.32)	($0.03)	($0.01)	$0	'	$0.37
Net (loss) income per share	$0	($0.10)	($0.08)	($0.34)	($0.05)	($0.29)	$0.22	$0.27	($0.51)	'	$0.13
Cash dividends declared per common share	$0.02	$0.02	$0.02	$0.02	$0.02	$0.02	$0.02	$0.02	$0.08	'	$0.08