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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	LAWSON PRODUCTS INC/NEW/DE/
Entity Central Index Key	0000703604
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 93,816,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,706,467

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,207	$ 698
Restricted cash	800	800
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $733 and $828, respectively	31,546	30,221
Inventories	44,517	45,774
Miscellaneous receivables and prepaid expenses	5,433	4,393
Deferred income taxes	0	5
Discontinued operations	0	8,960
Total current assets	86,503	90,851
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization	41,588	58,974
Cash value of life insurance	9,188	9,179
Deferred income taxes	51	54
Other assets	510	481
Discontinued operations	0	406
Total assets	137,840	159,945
Current liabilities:
Revolving line of credit	0	16,078
Accounts payable	7,867	14,787
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	30,616	23,521
Discontinued operations	245	564
Total current liabilities	38,728	54,950
Security bonus plan	15,857	16,143
Financing lease obligation	9,414	10,223
Deferred compensation	5,102	5,867
Deferred rent liability	4,361	4,961
Other liabilities	2,523	1,889
Total liabilities	75,985	94,033
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Authorized - 500,000 shares, Issued and outstanding - None	0	0
Authorized - 35,000,000 shares Issued – 8,720,350 and 8,670,512 shares, respectively Outstanding – 8,706,467 and 8,658,885 shares, respectively	8,720	8,671
Capital in excess of par value	8,701	7,799
Retained earnings	43,275	47,644
Treasury stock – 13,883 and 11,627 shares held, respectively	(267)	(187)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,426	1,985
Total stockholders’ equity	61,855	65,912
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 137,840	$ 159,945

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 733	$ 828
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1.00
Common stock, shares authorized	35,000,000	35,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	8,720,350	8,670,512
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,706,467	8,658,885
Treasury Stock, Shares	13,883	11,627

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 285,693	$ 269,503	$ 273,562
Cost of goods sold	113,144	108,208	116,144
Gross profit	172,549	161,295	157,418
Operating expenses:
Selling Expense	90,776	84,273	80,310
General and Administrative Expense	83,208	80,361	97,790
Selling, general and administrative expenses	173,984	164,634	178,100
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property	(142)	4	3,721
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	0	28,306
Other operating expenses, net	3,386	2,528	0
Operating expenses	177,512	167,158	202,685
Operating income (loss)	(4,963)	(5,863)	(45,267)
Interest expense	(772)	(1,097)	(775)
Other expenses, net	(99)	(162)	(56)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	5,834	7,122	46,098
Income tax expense (benefit)	227	(141)	17,935
Loss from continuing operations	(6,061)	(6,981)	(64,033)
Income and gain from discontinued operations	1,692	1,861	1,483
Net loss	$ (4,369)	$ (5,120)	$ (62,550)
Loss from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share	$ (0.70)	$ (0.81)	$ (7.46)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share	0.20	0.22	0.18
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	$ (0.50)	$ (0.59)	$ (7.28)
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss)	$ (4,369)	$ (5,120)	$ (62,550)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	(559)	(573)	418
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (4,928)	$ (5,693)	$ (62,132)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock, $1 par value	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 134,172	$ 8,581	$ 6,210	$ 117,371	$ (130)	$ 2,140
Net income (loss)	(62,550)			(62,550)
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	418					418
Stock based compensation	775	0	775
Shares issued		34	(34)
Share repurchase	(25)				(25)
Cash dividends declared	(2,057)			(2,057)
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2012	70,733	8,615	6,951	52,764	(155)	2,558
Net income (loss)	(5,120)			(5,120)
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	(573)					(573)
Stock based compensation	904	0	904
Shares issued		56	(56)
Share repurchase	(32)				(32)
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2013	65,912	8,671	7,799	47,644	(187)	1,985
Net income (loss)	(4,369)
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	(559)
Stock based compensation	951	0	951
Shares issued		49	(49)
Share repurchase	(80)				(80)
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 61,855	$ 8,720	$ 8,701	$ 43,275	$ (267)	$ 1,426

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1.00

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating activities:
Net loss	$ (4,369)	$ (5,120)	$ (62,550)
Income from discontinued operations	(1,692)	(1,861)	(1,483)
Loss from continuing operations	(6,061)	(6,981)	(64,033)
Adjustments to reconcile loss from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	(8,751)	(9,030)	(7,119)
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes	8	13	17,444
Stock based compensation	(6,376)	(2,267)	306
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment	142	(4)	(3,721)
Impairment of long-lived assets	3,046	0	0
Increase in restricted cash	0	(800)	0
Non Cash loss on sublease	0	2,538	0
Goodwill impairment	0	0	(28,306)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(2,415)	(941)	10,024
Inventories	882	(1,404)	4,764
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(2,202)	6,391	2,017
Accounts payable and other liabilities	6,826	9,410	11,537
Other	690	(131)	1,581
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	2,391	568	(8,342)
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(2,759)	(2,908)	(18,320)
Proceeds from sale of property	8,307	38	12,278
Proceeds related to sale of businesses, net	12,125	0	909
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	17,673	(2,870)	(5,133)
Financing activities:
Net borrowings on revolving line of credit	(16,078)	(49)	16,127
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	53	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0	(3,084)
Payment of financing fees	0	0	(631)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(16,025)	(49)	12,412
Discontinued operations:
Operating cash flows	(530)	1,666	768
Investing cash flows	0	(257)	(181)
Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations	(530)	1,409	587
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,509	(942)	(476)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	698	1,640	2,116
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 4,207	$ 698	$ 1,640

Description of Business	12 Months Ended
Description of Business	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business	Description of Business Lawson Products, Inc. (“Lawson” or the “Company”) is a North American distributor of products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional and government maintenance, repair and operations (“MRO”) marketplace.

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

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the accounts and transactions of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. Such reclassifications have no effect on net income as previously reported. Revenue Recognition — Net sales include product sales and billings for freight and handling charges. Sales and associated cost of goods sold are generally recognized when products are shipped and title passes to customers. We accrue for returns based on historical evidence of return rates. Cash Equivalents — The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts — The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filings, substantial down-grading of credit ratings), a specific reserve for bad debts is recorded against amounts due to reduce the receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes reserves for bad debts based on the Company’s historical experience of bad debt write-offs as a percent of accounts receivable outstanding. If circumstances change (e.g., higher than expected defaults or an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations), the estimates of the recoverability of amounts due the Company could be revised by a material amount. Inventories — Inventories principally consist of finished goods stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in-first-out method. To reduce the cost basis of inventory to a lower of cost or market value, a reserve is recorded for slow-moving and obsolete inventory based on historical experience and monitoring of current inventory activity. Estimates are used to determine the necessity of recording these reserves based on periodic detailed analysis using both qualitative and quantitative factors. As part of this analysis, the Company considers several factors including the inventories length of time on hand, historical sales, product shelf life, product life cycle, product classification and product obsolescence. Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation expense is computed by the straight-line method generally using useful lives of 20 to 30 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures and vehicles. Amortization of financing and capital leases is included in depreciation expense. Depreciation expense was $4.8 million, $5.4 million and $4.3 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Capitalized software is amortized over estimated useful lives of 3 to 5 years using the straight-line method. Amortization expense of capitalized software was $3.8 million, $3.5 million and $2.8 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Cash Value of Life Insurance — The Company has invested funds in life insurance policies on certain current and former employees. The cash surrender value of the policies is invested in various investment instruments and is recorded as an asset on our consolidated financial statements. The Company records these funds at contractual value. The change in the cash surrender value of the life insurance policies, which is recorded as a component of General and administrative expenses, is the change in the policies' contractual values. Deferred Compensation — The Company’s Executive Deferral Plan (“Deferral Plan”) allows certain executives to defer payment of a portion of their earned compensation. The deferred compensation is recorded in an Account Balance, which is a bookkeeping entry made by the Company to measure the amount due to the participant. The Account Balance is equal to the participant’s deferred compensation, adjusted for increases and/or decreases in the amount that the participant has designated to one or more bookkeeping portfolios that track the performance of certain mutual funds. Lawson adjusts the deferred compensation liability to equal the contractual value of the participants’ Account Balances. These adjustments are the changes in contractual value of the individual plans and are recorded as a component of General and administrative expenses. Stock-Based Compensation — Compensation based on the share value of the Company’s common stock is valued at its fair value at the grant date and the expense is recognized over the vesting period. Fair value is re-measured each reporting period for liability-classified awards that may be redeemable in cash. Goodwill — Goodwill represents the cost of business acquisitions in excess of the fair value of identifiable net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is allocated to the appropriate reporting unit as reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker responsible for reviewing operating performance and allocating resources. Impairment of goodwill is evaluated using a three-step process. First, we look at qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances exist that would lead us to determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If events or circumstances do exist that lead us to determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired, and thus, the third step of the impairment test is unnecessary. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the third step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. In 2012, we identified indicators of impairment related to recurring operating losses and reduced market capitalization and, therefore, performed an interim impairment test of goodwill. We then estimated the fair value of the reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our current internal operating forecast to determine the reporting unit’s fair value. After completing the analysis, we concluded that the entire amount of the goodwill was impaired and a non-cash charge of $28.3 million was recorded. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets — The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and intangibles, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the assets' carrying amount to their expected future undiscounted net cash flows. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. In 2014, in anticipation of a sale of its Reno , Nevada distribution center, the Company reviewed the future recoverability of the facility and recorded a $3.0 million non-cash impairment charge. Income Taxes — Deferred tax assets or liabilities reflect temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting. Such amounts are adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect changes in enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is established to offset any deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not (i.e. greater than 50% likely) that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The determination of the amount of a valuation allowance to be provided on recorded deferred tax assets involves estimates regarding (1) the timing and amount of the reversal of taxable temporary differences, (2) expected future taxable income, (3) the impact of tax planning strategies and (4) the ability to carry back deferred tax assets to offset prior taxable income. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including past operating results, projections of future taxable income and the feasibility of ongoing tax planning strategies. The projections of future taxable income include a number of estimates and assumptions regarding our volume, pricing and costs. Additionally, valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions as well as deferred tax asset and liability balances, including the estimation of valuation allowances and the evaluation of tax positions. Primarily due to the cumulative losses incurred in recent years, management determined that it was more likely than not that it would not be able to utilize deferred tax assets to offset future taxable income and increased the deferred tax valuation allowance to equal substantially all of the Company's net tax assets. A tax valuation allowance will remain until the Company can establish that the recoverability of its deferred tax assets is more certain. Earnings from the Company's foreign subsidiaries are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. A distribution of these non-U.S. earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise would subject the Company to both U.S. Federal and state income taxes, as adjusted for tax credits and foreign withholding taxes. The Company recognizes the benefit of tax positions when a benefit is more likely than not (i.e., greater than 50% likely) to be sustained on its technical merits. Recognized tax benefits are measured at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained, based on cumulative probability, in final settlement of the position. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Leases — Leases are categorized as either operating or capital leases at inception. Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. An asset and a corresponding liability for the capital lease obligation are established for the cost of capital leases. The capital lease obligation is amortized over the life of the lease. For build-to-suit leases, the Company establishes an asset and liability for the estimated construction costs incurred to the extent that it is involved in the construction of structural improvements or takes construction risk prior to the commencement of the lease. Upon occupancy of facilities under build-to-suit leases, the Company assesses whether these arrangements qualify for sales recognition under the sale-leaseback accounting guidance. If a lease does not meet the criteria to qualify for a sale-leaseback transaction, the established asset and liability remain on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. This asset is depreciated over the life of the lease and the liability is reduced by the non-interest portion of the lease payments for costs allocated to the building and on a straight line basis for costs allocated to land. Sub-leases — If the Company is relieved of its primary obligation under the original lease then the original lease is considered to be terminated, otherwise if the Company retains primary obligation under the original lease then the Company continues to account for the original lease and also accounts for the new sub-lease as lessor. At the time the sub-lease is executed, the Company records a gain or loss equal to the difference between the total cash payments to be made for gross rent under the original lease agreement over the life of the sub-lease plus executory costs and total gross rent proceeds expected to be received over the life of the sub-lease. Earnings per Share — Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution from the exercise or conversion of outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards into common stock. Foreign Currency — The accounts of foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. All balance sheet amounts are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the applicable period end. Income statement amounts are translated using the average exchange rate for the applicable period. The gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates from the translation of subsidiary accounts in local currency to U.S. dollars have been reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses result from the effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. These gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. Treasury Stock —The Company repurchased 2,256, 2,691 and 2,474 shares of its common stock in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, from employees upon the vesting of restricted stock to offset the income taxes owed by those employees. The Company accounts for treasury stock using the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of stockholders’ equity. Use of Estimates — Preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In June 2014 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-12, that clarifies that for share-based compensation instruments that vest based on performance conditions, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Rather, compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. ASU 2014-12 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. We currently have no instruments within the scope of ASU 2014-12, therefore, adoption of the new standard will have no effect on our financial position, results of operation or cash flows. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. This pronouncement is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period and is to be applied using one of two retrospective application methods, with early application not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on the consolidated financial statements and has not yet determined the method by which the standard will be adopted in 2017. In April 10, 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08, “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” The new guidance changes the requirements for reporting a discontinued operation. Only a disposal representing a strategic shift that has a major effect on the entity’s operations and financial results will have to be reported as a discontinued operation. Examples of strategic shifts meeting the new criteria include a disposal of a major geographical area, a major line of business, or a major equity-method investment. Under this new guidance, many disposals that might be routine and not a change in an entity’s strategy no longer will be reported as discontinued operations. For each comparative period, an entity’s statement of financial position must present separately the assets and liabilities of a disposal group qualifying as a discontinued operation. The ASU requires additional disclosures about the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and cash flows of a discontinued operation. An entity also will be required to disclose the pretax income or loss attributable to a disposal of a significant component that does not qualify for discontinued operations presentation. ASU 2014-08 is effective for public companies for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014. In May 2013, the FASB reissued an exposure draft on lease accounting that would require entities to recognize assets and liabilities arising from lease contracts on the balance sheet. The exposure draft states that lessees and lessors should apply a “right-of-use model” in accounting for all leases. Under the proposed model, lessees would recognize an asset for the right to use the leased asset, and a liability for the obligation to make rental payments over the lease term. The lease expense from real estate based leases would continue to be recorded under a straight line approach, but other leases not related to real estate would be expensed using an effective interest method that would accelerate lease expense. A final standard is expected to be issued in 2015 and would be effective no earlier than annual reporting periods beginning on January 1, 2017. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the adoption of this guidance would have on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Restricted Cash Restricted Cash	12 Months Ended
Restricted Cash Restricted Cash	Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Restricted Cash The Company has agreed to maintain $0.8 million in a money market account as collateral for an outside party that is providing certain commercial card processing services for the Company. The Company is restricted from withdrawing this balance without the prior consent of the outside party during the term of the agreement.

Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2014			2013
Inventories, gross	$	50,063		$	51,102
Reserve for obsolete and excess inventory	(5,546		)	(5,328		)
Inventories, net	$	44,517		$	45,774

Property, Plant and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2014			2013
Land	$	2,701		$	5,864
Buildings and improvements	18,503			31,779
Machinery and equipment	22,418			22,989
Capitalized software	18,758			18,234
McCook Facility	12,961			12,961
Furniture and fixtures	5,703			4,424
Capital leases	302			1,007
Vehicles	168			164
Construction in progress	1,018			1,269
	82,532			98,691
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(40,944		)	(39,717		)
	$	41,588		$	58,974

Income Tax

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
United States	$	(4,355	)	$	(6,255	)	$	(36,808	)
Canada	(1,479		)	(867		)	(9,290		)
	$	(5,834	)	$	(7,122	)	$	(46,098	)

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	(377	)	$	(864	)	$	(740	)
U.S. state	79			84			215
Canada	525			639			1,016
Total	$	227		$	(141	)	$	491
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	—		$	—		$	16,159
U.S. state	—			—			1,160
Canada	—			—			125
Total	$	—		$	—		$	17,444
Total income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	(377	)	$	(864	)	$	15,419
U.S. state	79			84			1,375
Canada	525			639			1,141
Total	$	227		$	(141	)	$	17,935

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



	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Statutory Federal rate	35.0%		35.0	%	35.0%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
Change in valuation allowance	(26.9	)	(30.3	)	(72.4	)
Change in uncertain tax positions	(9.0	)	(9.8	)	(4.4	)
Executive life insurance	2.3		5.1		0.8
State and local taxes, net	2.8		3.2		2.6
Meals & entertainment	(2.6	)	(1.9	)	(0.3	)
Provision to return differences	(3.2	)	1.5		0.9
Other items, net	(2.3	)	(0.8	)	(1.1	)
Provision for income taxes	(3.9	)%	2.0	%	(38.9	)%

Income taxes paid for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 totaled $0.2 million. In 2014, 2013 and 2012 the Company received $0.1 million, $0.7 million and $3.4 million, respectively, in income tax refunds primarily related to the carryback of net operating losses and recovery of income tax overpayments in prior years.

At December 31, 2014, the Company had $52.5 million of U.S. Federal net operating loss carryforwards which are subject to expiration beginning in 2030, and $0.5 million of foreign tax credit carryforwards which are subject to expiration beginning in 2020. In addition, the Company had $50.3 million of various state net operating loss carryforwards which expire at varying dates through 2033.

Primarily due to the cumulative losses incurred in recent years, management determined that it was more likely than not that the Company will not be able to utilize its deferred tax assets to offset future taxable income. Therefore, in 2014 and 2013 the Company increased its deferred tax valuation allowance by $0.8 million and $1.6 million, respectively. The tax valuation allowance will remain until the Company can establish that the recoverability of its deferred tax assets is more certain.

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2014			2013
Deferred tax assets:
Compensation and benefits	$	11,926		$	10,883
Net operating loss carryforward	20,652			18,453
Inventory reserve	2,723			2,734
Accounts receivable reserve	287			353
Other	3,372			4,113
Total deferred tax assets	38,960			36,536
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	1,156			53
Other	1,078			590
Total deferred liabilities	2,234			643
Net deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	36,726			35,893
Valuation allowance	(36,675		)	(35,834		)
Net deferred tax assets	$	51		$	59

Net deferred tax assets:
Net current deferred tax assets	$	—		$	5
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets	51			54
Net deferred tax assets	$	51		$	59

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2014			2013
Balance at beginning of year	$	2,678		$	2,127
Additions for tax positions of current year	287			462
Additions for tax positions of prior years	133			89
Reductions for tax positions of prior year	(134		)	—
Balance at end of year	$	2,964		$	2,678

The recognition of the unrecognized tax benefits would have a favorable effect on the effective tax rate. Due to the uncertainty of both timing and resolution of income tax examinations, the Company is unable to determine whether any amounts included in the December 31, 2014 balance of unrecognized tax benefits represent tax positions that could significantly change during the next twelve months.

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. Federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2014, the Company was subject to U.S Federal income tax examinations for the years 2011 through 2013 and income tax examinations from various other jurisdictions for the years 2006 through 2013. The Company was subject to an examination by the Canada Revenue Authority ("CRA") for the years 2006 through 2010. The CRA examination was completed during May 2013 and resulted in proposed adjustments which amount to $1.3 million of additional tax for the 2008 and 2009 tax years. The Company does not agree with these adjustments and filed a request with Competent Authority programs in both the U.S. and Canada in October, 2013. The Competent Authority program assists taxpayers with respect to matters covered in the mutual agreement procedure provisions of tax treaties. Management has not recorded a reserve and is confident that the Company will prevail in this matter. The Company is unable to establish an estimated time frame in which this issue will be resolved through Competent Authority.

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2014		2013
Accrued compensation	$	9,783	$	8,113
Accrued stock-based compensation	7,121		1,642
Accrued and withheld taxes, other than income taxes	1,440		1,259
Reserve for unrecognized tax benefits	879		962
Accrued health benefits	810		933
Financing lease obligation	809		745
Accrued profit sharing	582		124
Accrued severance	311		1,651
Other	8,881		8,092
	$	30,616	$	23,521

Loan Agreement

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Revolving Line of Credit

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

Credit available under the Loan Agreement is based upon:


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


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

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

At December 31, 2014, the Company had no outstanding balance under its revolving line of credit facility and additional borrowing availability of $31.9 million. The Company paid interest of $0.8 million, $1.1 million and $0.7 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The weighted average interest rate was 2.94% in 2014. The Company had $1.6 million of outstanding letters of credit as of December 31, 2014.

In addition to other customary representations, warranties and covenants, we are required to meet a minimum trailing twelve month EBITDA, as defined in the Loan Agreement, to fixed charges ratio and a minimum quarterly tangible net worth level as defined in the Second Amendment. On December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants as detailed below:



Quarterly Financial Covenants	Requirement	Actual
EBITDA to fixed charges ratio	1.10 : 1.00	2.61 : 1.00
Minimum tangible net worth	$45.0 million	$54.1 million

Reserve for Severance

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Severance Reserve [Abstract]

Reserve for Severance

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Beginning balance	$	1,769		$	4,417		$	1,282
Charged to earnings	631			837			8,021
Cash paid	(2,089		)	(3,485		)	(4,886		)
Ending balance	$	311		$	1,769		$	4,417

The remaining severance liabilities outstanding as of December 31, 2014 will be substantially paid by the end of 2015.

Retirement and Security Bonus Plans	12 Months Ended
Retirement and Security Bonus Plans	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement and Security Bonus Plans	Retirement and Security Bonus Plans The Company provides a 401(k) defined contribution plan to allow employees a pre-tax investment vehicle to save for retirement. Beginning January 1, 2012, the Company began contributing matching funds to the 401(k) plan. In 2013, the amount of contributions increased substantially as the U.S. sales representatives that converted from independent agents to employees on January 1, 2013 became eligible for the plan. The Company made contributions to the 401(k) plan of $2.9 million, $2.7 million and $1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company provides a profit sharing plan for certain sales, office and warehouse employees. The amounts of the Company’s annual contributions are determined annually by the Board of Directors. Expenses incurred for the profit sharing plan were $0.6 million, $0.1 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company has a security bonus plan for the benefit of its independent sales representatives, under the terms of which participants are credited with a percentage of their annual net commissions. The aggregate amounts credited to participants’ accounts vest 25% after five years, and an additional 5% vests each year thereafter upon qualification for the plan. On January 1, 2013, the Company converted all of its U.S. independent sales representatives to employees. The security bonus for those converted employees continue to vest, but their accounts are no longer credited with a percentage of net commissions. For financial reporting purposes, amounts are charged to operations over the vesting period. Expenses incurred for the security bonus plan were $0.6 million, $0.7 million and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The security bonus plan is partially funded by a $1.1 million investment in the cash surrender value in life insurance of certain employees.

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Commitments

Total rental expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $1.8 million, $2.2 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Of the $15.8 million future minimum operating lease commitments outstanding at December 31, 2014, $9.6 million relates to a lease for the Company's headquarters which expires in March 2023. The lease commitment is partially offset by a portion of the headquarters that has been sub-leased through March 2023 and includes total future minimum lease proceeds of $0.8 million.

The Company has a financing lease for the McCook Facility which expires in June 2022 and includes future minimum lease payments, related to the building, of $10.0 million. A non-cash increase in assets and liabilities of $8.0 million in 2012 related to the construction of the McCook Facility was not reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as it represented a non-cash investing and financing activity.

The Company’s future minimum lease commitments, principally for facilities and equipment, as of December 31, 2014, were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31,	Operating Leases		Financing Lease		Capital Leases
2015	$	1,718	$	1,124	$	39
2016	1,763		1,165		33
2017	1,766		1,255		27
2018	1,796		1,348		9
2019	1,852		1,395		—
Thereafter	6,908		3,697		—
Total	$	15,803	$	9,984	$	108

At December 31, 2014, the cost and accumulated depreciation of the asset related to the financing lease were $13.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively, and the cost and accumulated amortization of the assets related to capital leases were $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

Litigation, regulatory and tax matters

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

Environmental matter

In 2012, the Company identified that a site it owns in Decatur, Alabama contains hazardous substances in the soil and groundwater as a result of historical operations prior to the Company's ownership. The Company has retained an environmental consulting firm to further investigate the contamination including the measurement and monitoring of the site. In August 2013, the site was enrolled in Alabama's voluntary cleanup program. On October 30, 2014, the Company received estimates from its environmental consulting firm with three potential remediation solutions. The estimates include a range of viable remedial approaches, but agreement with Alabama’s voluntary cleanup program has not yet been reached. The first solution includes limited excavation and removal of the contaminated soil along with monitoring for a period up to 10 years. The second solution includes the first solution plus the installation of a groundwater extraction system. The third scenario includes the first and second solutions plus treatment injections to reduce the degradation time. The estimated expenditures over a 10-year period under the three scenarios range from $0.3 million to $1.4 million, of which up to $0.3 million may be capitalized. As the Company has determined that a loss is probable; however, no scenario is more likely than the other at this time, a liability in the amount of $0.3 million has been established and included in other long-term liabilities in the accompanying 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Tax matter

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

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

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

Stock Compensation Plans

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

Plan Administration

The Company's Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Compensation Plan (“Equity Plan”) provides for the grant of nonqualified and incentive stock options, stock awards and stock units to officers and employees of the Company. The Equity Plan also provides for the grant of option rights and restricted stock to non-employee directors. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had approximately 634,000 shares of common stock still available under the Equity Plan with no participant allowed a grant of more than 40,000 shares of common stock in any calendar year. The Equity Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, or its designee, which as administrator of the plan, has the authority to select plan participants, grant awards, and determine the terms and conditions of the awards.

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

Stock Performance Rights

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

On December 31, 2014, the SPRs outstanding were re-measured at fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation model. This model requires the input of subjective assumptions that may have a significant impact on the fair value estimate. The weighted-average estimated value of SPRs outstanding as of December 31, 2014 was $14.96 per SPR using the following assumptions:



Expected volatility	31.8% to 43.8%
Risk-free rate of return	0.1% to 1.5%
Expected term (in years)	0.2 to 4.5
Expected annual dividend	$0

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

Compensation expense of $5.5 million and $1.4 million was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. A benefit of $0.6 million was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012 as the overall decline in the fair value of the SPRs exceeded the amortization expense related to the unvested SPRs. An immaterial amount of cash was paid out for SPR exercises during the three year period ended December 31, 2014.

Activity related to the Company’s SPRs during the year ended December 31, 2014 was as follows:



	Number of SPRs		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	619,269		$	14.48
Granted	114,753		12.89
Exercised	(3,915	)	15.66
Cancelled	(85,416	)	11.86
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	644,691		14.50

Exercisable on December 31, 2014	342,700		$	18.16

The SPRs outstanding had an intrinsic value of $8.9 million as of December 31, 2014. Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested SPRs was $2.0 million at December 31, 2014, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.2 years. During the year ended December 31, 2014, 95,000 SPRs with a fair value of $1.0 million vested. At December 31, 2014, the weighted average remaining contractual term was 5.3 years for all outstanding SPRs and 4.0 years for all exercisable SPRs.

Restricted Stock Awards

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

Compensation expense of $0.5 million, $0.6 million and $0.7 million related to the RSAs was recorded in General and administrative expenses for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Activity related to the Company’s RSAs during the year ended December 31, 2014 was as follows:



	Restricted Stock Awards
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	47,901
Granted	37,123
Exchanged for shares	(45,231	)
Cancelled	(4,670	)
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	35,123

As of December 31, 2014, there was $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSAs that will be recognized over a weighted average period of eleven months. The awards granted in 2014 had a weighted average grant date fair value of $16.72 per share.

Market Stock Units

Market Stock Units ("MSUs") are exchangeable for between 0% to 150% of the Company's common shares at the end of the vesting period based on the trailing thirty-day average closing price of the Company's common stock. Expense of $0.3 million and $0.2 million related to MSUs was recorded in the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Activity related to the Company’s MSUs during the year ended December 31, 2014 was as follows:



	Number of Market Stock Units		Maximum Shares Potentially Issuable
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	58,999		88,499
Granted	54,948		82,422
Exchanged for shares	(884	)	(1,326	)
Cancelled	(24,463	)	(36,695	)
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	88,600		132,900

Stock Options

Each stock option can be exchanged for one share of the Company’s common stock. Activity related to the Company’s stock options during the year ended December 31, 2014 was as follows:



	Number of Stock Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	12,198		$	14.05
Exchanged for shares	(3,723	)	14.04
Cancelled	(2,565	)	14.09
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	5,910		14.04

Stock Awards

As of December 31, 2014, the Company had 95,000 stock awards outstanding which entitle the holder to receive shares of the Company’s common stock equal in value to the appreciation in the Company’s common stock from the exercise price of $10.00 up to the date the holder exercises the award. The stock awards vested on December 31, 2014 and expire on October 2, 2017.

Discontinued Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued operations

On February 14, 2014, the Company completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of Automatic Screw Machine Products Company, Inc. ("ASMP"), a wholly-owned subsidiary, to Nelson Stud Welding, Inc. (“Buyer”), an indirect subsidiary of Doncasters Group Limited, for a purchase price of $12.5 million plus the assumption of certain liabilities. In addition, the Buyer agreed to lease the real property located in Decatur, Alabama where ASMP was located. The Company has classified ASMP's operating results as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Net sales of ASMP	$	2,462	$	18,534	$	16,925

Pre-tax operating income from discontinued operations
ASMP	$	346	$	2,801	$	2,118
Other discontinued operations	—		40		167
Total pre-tax income	346		2,841		2,285
Income tax expense	133		980		802
Net income from discontinued operations	$	213	$	1,861	$	1,483

Sale of discontinued operations
Pre-tax gain on sale of ASMP	$	1,877	$	—	$	—
Income tax expense	398		—		—
Net gain on sale of ASMP	$	1,479	$	—	$	—

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$	1,692	$	1,861	$	1,483

Basic and diluted income per share
ASMP	$	0.20	$	0.21	$	0.15
Other discontinued operations	—		0.01		0.03
Total	$	0.20	$	0.22	$	0.18

- Definition

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

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 205
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 2
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6360339&loc=d3e1436-107760

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 205
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
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Sale of Properties (Notes)	12 Months Ended
Sale of Properties (Notes)	Dec. 31, 2014
Sale of Properties [Abstract]
Property Plant And Equipment Significant Disposals [Text Block]	Sale of Properties In 2012, in conjunction with the construction of a new distribution center in McCook, Illinois and the relocation of the Company’s headquarters to Chicago, Illinois, the Company sold four properties; its Addison, Illinois distribution center, its Vernon Hills, Illinois distribution center, its former Des Plaines, Illinois headquarters and a Des Plaines, Illinois administrative building. The Company received cash proceeds of $12.3 million for the sale of the four properties, resulting in a gain of $3.7 million.

Goodwill (Notes)	12 Months Ended
Goodwill (Notes)	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	Goodwill As a result of a 2001 acquisition, on December 31, 2011, the Company had a goodwill balance of $28.1 million. Goodwill impairment is deemed to exist if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value and the goodwill impairment charge, if any, is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the goodwill as compared to its estimated fair value. The Company evaluates goodwill for potential impairment by determining if certain qualitative events have occurred or if circumstances have changed that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value. As a result of this evaluation, the Company identified indicators of impairment in 2012 related to recurring operating losses and reduced market capitalization and, therefore, performed an interim impairment test of goodwill. The Company estimated the fair value of the reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis based on its current operating forecast to determine the reporting unit’s fair value. After completing the analysis, the Company concluded that the entire amount of the goodwill, adjusted for the effect of currency translation, was impaired and a non-cash charge of $28.3 million was recorded in 2012.

Other Operating Expenses, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Other Operating Expenses (Income)

Other Operating Expenses, Net

Other operating expenses, net consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013			2012
Impairment loss	$	3,046	$	—		$	—
Environmental remediation expense	340		—			—
Loss on sub-lease transaction	—		2,928			—
Employment tax matter	—		(400		)	—
Total other operating expenses, net	$	3,386	$	2,528		$	—

Impairment loss

In 2014, the Company completed the sale of its Reno, Nevada, distribution center. As part of the review of the impact of a sale, the Company determined that the full carrying amount of the asset was not recoverable. Therefore, the Company recorded a $3.0 million non-cash impairment charge prior to the sale. The Company entered into an agreement to leaseback approximately one-half of the building for a 10-year term.

Environmental remediation matter

In 2014, the Company established a reserve of $0.3 million related to future remediation of an environmental matter at the Decatur, Alabama facility. Refer to "Environmental Matter" in Note 11 for further details.

Loss on sub-lease transaction

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

Employment tax matter

In 2013, the Company recorded a reduction in other operating expenses of $0.4 million as an employment tax matter with the IRS was settled for $0.8 million, The Company originally established a $1.2 million liability in 2011 as its best estimate of the cost of settling this employment tax matter that related to the classification of the sales representatives of one of the Company’s subsidiaries.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

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



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	8,683			8,634			8,589

Earnings (loss):
Continuing operations	$	(6,061	)	$	(6,981	)	$	(64,033	)
Discontinued operations	1,692			1,861			1,483
Net loss	$	(4,369	)	$	(5,120	)	$	(62,550	)

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(0.70	)	$	(0.81	)	$	(7.46	)
Discontinued operations	0.20			0.22			0.18
Net loss	$	(0.50	)	$	(0.59	)	$	(7.28	)

The effect of approximately 146,000, 58,000 and 23,000 restricted share awards outstanding and future stock option exercises for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, would have been anti-dilutive and therefore, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

Geographic Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

Geographic Information

Financial information related to the Company’s continuing operations by geographic area follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Net sales
United States	$	257,428	$	241,115	$	245,196
Canada	28,265		28,388		28,366
Consolidated total	$	285,693	$	269,503	$	273,562

Long-lived assets
United States	$	39,171	$	56,162	$	63,730
Canada	2,417		2,812		3,251
Consolidated total	$	41,588	$	58,974	$	66,981

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

- Definition

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

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Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations

Unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are summarized below:



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	2014 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sep. 30		Jun. 30		Mar. 31
Net sales	$	70,281		$	74,128	$	72,080	$	69,204
Gross profit	42,935			44,533		43,803		41,278

Income (loss) from continuing operations ⁽¹⁾	$	(2,997	)	$	460	$	798	$	(4,322	)
Income from discontinued operations	325			—		—		1,367
Net income (loss)	$	(2,672	)	$	460	$	798	$	(2,955	)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(0.34	)	$	0.05	$	0.09	$	(0.50	)
Discontinued operations⁽²⁾	0.03			—		—		0.16
Net income (loss)⁽²⁾	$	(0.31	)	$	0.05	$	0.09	$	(0.34	)

	2013 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sep. 30		Jun. 30		Mar. 31
Net sales	$	65,738		$	68,235	$	68,317	$	67,213
Gross profit	39,627			41,220		40,634		39,814

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

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


(1)	Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 includes a $2.9 million impairment charge related to the Reno, Nevada distribution center.


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


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

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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

Schedule II -Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

The roll forward of valuation accounts were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Deductions				Balance at End of Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	828	$	715	$	(810	)	⁽¹⁾	$	733
Year ended December 31, 2013	1,637		126		(935		)	⁽¹⁾	828
Year ended December 31, 2012	1,865		1,582		(1,810		)	⁽¹⁾	1,637

Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	35,834	$	841	$	—			$	36,675
Year ended December 31, 2013	34,278		1,556		—				35,834
Year ended December 31, 2012	938		33,340		—				34,278


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

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of consolidation	The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the accounts and transactions of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue recognition	Net sales include product sales and billings for freight and handling charges. Sales and associated cost of goods sold are generally recognized when products are shipped and title passes to customers. We accrue for returns based on historical evidence of return rates.
Cash equivalents	The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Allowance for doubtful accounts methodology	The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filings, substantial down-grading of credit ratings), a specific reserve for bad debts is recorded against amounts due to reduce the receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes reserves for bad debts based on the Company’s historical experience of bad debt write-offs as a percent of accounts receivable outstanding. If circumstances change (e.g., higher than expected defaults or an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations), the estimates of the recoverability of amounts due the Company could be revised by a material amount.
Inventories	Inventories principally consist of finished goods stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in-first-out method. To reduce the cost basis of inventory to a lower of cost or market value, a reserve is recorded for slow-moving and obsolete inventory based on historical experience and monitoring of current inventory activity. Estimates are used to determine the necessity of recording these reserves based on periodic detailed analysis using both qualitative and quantitative factors. As part of this analysis, the Company considers several factors including the inventories length of time on hand, historical sales, product shelf life, product life cycle, product classification and product obsolescence.
Property, plant and equipment	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation expense is computed by the straight-line method generally using useful lives of 20 to 30 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures and vehicles. Amortization of financing and capital leases is included in depreciation expense. Depreciation expense was $4.8 million, $5.4 million and $4.3 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Capitalized software is amortized over estimated useful lives of 3 to 5 years using the straight-line method. Amortization expense of capitalized software was $3.8 million, $3.5 million and $2.8 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Cash value of life insurance	The Company has invested funds in life insurance policies on certain current and former employees. The cash surrender value of the policies is invested in various investment instruments and is recorded as an asset on our consolidated financial statements. The Company records these funds at contractual value. The change in the cash surrender value of the life insurance policies, which is recorded as a component of General and administrative expenses, is the change in the policies' contractual values.
Deferred compensation	The Company’s Executive Deferral Plan (“Deferral Plan”) allows certain executives to defer payment of a portion of their earned compensation. The deferred compensation is recorded in an Account Balance, which is a bookkeeping entry made by the Company to measure the amount due to the participant. The Account Balance is equal to the participant’s deferred compensation, adjusted for increases and/or decreases in the amount that the participant has designated to one or more bookkeeping portfolios that track the performance of certain mutual funds. Lawson adjusts the deferred compensation liability to equal the contractual value of the participants’ Account Balances. These adjustments are the changes in contractual value of the individual plans and are recorded as a component of General and administrative expenses.
Stock-based compensation	Compensation based on the share value of the Company’s common stock is valued at its fair value at the grant date and the expense is recognized over the vesting period. Fair value is re-measured each reporting period for liability-classified awards that may be redeemable in cash.
Goodwill	Goodwill represents the cost of business acquisitions in excess of the fair value of identifiable net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is allocated to the appropriate reporting unit as reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker responsible for reviewing operating performance and allocating resources. Impairment of goodwill is evaluated using a three-step process. First, we look at qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances exist that would lead us to determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If events or circumstances do exist that lead us to determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired, and thus, the third step of the impairment test is unnecessary. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the third step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. In 2012, we identified indicators of impairment related to recurring operating losses and reduced market capitalization and, therefore, performed an interim impairment test of goodwill. We then estimated the fair value of the reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our current internal operating forecast to determine the reporting unit’s fair value. After completing the analysis, we concluded that the entire amount of the goodwill was impaired and a non-cash charge of $28.3 million was recorded.
Impairment of long-lived assets	The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and intangibles, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the assets' carrying amount to their expected future undiscounted net cash flows. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. In 2014, in anticipation of a sale of its Reno , Nevada distribution center, the Company reviewed the future recoverability of the facility and recorded a $3.0 million non-cash impairment charge.
Income taxes	Deferred tax assets or liabilities reflect temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting. Such amounts are adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect changes in enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is established to offset any deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not (i.e. greater than 50% likely) that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The determination of the amount of a valuation allowance to be provided on recorded deferred tax assets involves estimates regarding (1) the timing and amount of the reversal of taxable temporary differences, (2) expected future taxable income, (3) the impact of tax planning strategies and (4) the ability to carry back deferred tax assets to offset prior taxable income. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including past operating results, projections of future taxable income and the feasibility of ongoing tax planning strategies. The projections of future taxable income include a number of estimates and assumptions regarding our volume, pricing and costs. Additionally, valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions as well as deferred tax asset and liability balances, including the estimation of valuation allowances and the evaluation of tax positions. Primarily due to the cumulative losses incurred in recent years, management determined that it was more likely than not that it would not be able to utilize deferred tax assets to offset future taxable income and increased the deferred tax valuation allowance to equal substantially all of the Company's net tax assets. A tax valuation allowance will remain until the Company can establish that the recoverability of its deferred tax assets is more certain. Earnings from the Company's foreign subsidiaries are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. A distribution of these non-U.S. earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise would subject the Company to both U.S. Federal and state income taxes, as adjusted for tax credits and foreign withholding taxes. The Company recognizes the benefit of tax positions when a benefit is more likely than not (i.e., greater than 50% likely) to be sustained on its technical merits. Recognized tax benefits are measured at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained, based on cumulative probability, in final settlement of the position. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.
Leases	Leases are categorized as either operating or capital leases at inception. Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. An asset and a corresponding liability for the capital lease obligation are established for the cost of capital leases. The capital lease obligation is amortized over the life of the lease. For build-to-suit leases, the Company establishes an asset and liability for the estimated construction costs incurred to the extent that it is involved in the construction of structural improvements or takes construction risk prior to the commencement of the lease. Upon occupancy of facilities under build-to-suit leases, the Company assesses whether these arrangements qualify for sales recognition under the sale-leaseback accounting guidance. If a lease does not meet the criteria to qualify for a sale-leaseback transaction, the established asset and liability remain on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. This asset is depreciated over the life of the lease and the liability is reduced by the non-interest portion of the lease payments for costs allocated to the building and on a straight line basis for costs allocated to land.
Sub-leases [Policy Text Block]	Sub-leases — If the Company is relieved of its primary obligation under the original lease then the original lease is considered to be terminated, otherwise if the Company retains primary obligation under the original lease then the Company continues to account for the original lease and also accounts for the new sub-lease as lessor. At the time the sub-lease is executed, the Company records a gain or loss equal to the difference between the total cash payments to be made for gross rent under the original lease agreement over the life of the sub-lease plus executory costs and total gross rent proceeds expected to be received over the life of the sub-lease.
Earnings per share	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution from the exercise or conversion of outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards into common stock.
Foreign currency	The accounts of foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. All balance sheet amounts are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the applicable period end. Income statement amounts are translated using the average exchange rate for the applicable period. The gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates from the translation of subsidiary accounts in local currency to U.S. dollars have been reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses result from the effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. These gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
Treasury stock	The Company repurchased 2,256, 2,691 and 2,474 shares of its common stock in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, from employees upon the vesting of restricted stock to offset the income taxes owed by those employees. The Company accounts for treasury stock using the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of stockholders’ equity.
Use of estimates	Preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In June 2014 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-12, that clarifies that for share-based compensation instruments that vest based on performance conditions, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Rather, compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. ASU 2014-12 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. We currently have no instruments within the scope of ASU 2014-12, therefore, adoption of the new standard will have no effect on our financial position, results of operation or cash flows. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. This pronouncement is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period and is to be applied using one of two retrospective application methods, with early application not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on the consolidated financial statements and has not yet determined the method by which the standard will be adopted in 2017. In April 10, 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08, “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” The new guidance changes the requirements for reporting a discontinued operation. Only a disposal representing a strategic shift that has a major effect on the entity’s operations and financial results will have to be reported as a discontinued operation. Examples of strategic shifts meeting the new criteria include a disposal of a major geographical area, a major line of business, or a major equity-method investment. Under this new guidance, many disposals that might be routine and not a change in an entity’s strategy no longer will be reported as discontinued operations. For each comparative period, an entity’s statement of financial position must present separately the assets and liabilities of a disposal group qualifying as a discontinued operation. The ASU requires additional disclosures about the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and cash flows of a discontinued operation. An entity also will be required to disclose the pretax income or loss attributable to a disposal of a significant component that does not qualify for discontinued operations presentation. ASU 2014-08 is effective for public companies for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014. In May 2013, the FASB reissued an exposure draft on lease accounting that would require entities to recognize assets and liabilities arising from lease contracts on the balance sheet. The exposure draft states that lessees and lessors should apply a “right-of-use model” in accounting for all leases. Under the proposed model, lessees would recognize an asset for the right to use the leased asset, and a liability for the obligation to make rental payments over the lease term. The lease expense from real estate based leases would continue to be recorded under a straight line approach, but other leases not related to real estate would be expensed using an effective interest method that would accelerate lease expense. A final standard is expected to be issued in 2015 and would be effective no earlier than annual reporting periods beginning on January 1, 2017. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the adoption of this guidance would have on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of inventories



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2014			2013
Inventories, gross	$	50,063		$	51,102
Reserve for obsolete and excess inventory	(5,546		)	(5,328		)
Inventories, net	$	44,517		$	45,774

Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Components of property, plant and equipment

Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2014			2013
Land	$	2,701		$	5,864
Buildings and improvements	18,503			31,779
Machinery and equipment	22,418			22,989
Capitalized software	18,758			18,234
McCook Facility	12,961			12,961
Furniture and fixtures	5,703			4,424
Capital leases	302			1,007
Vehicles	168			164
Construction in progress	1,018			1,269
	82,532			98,691
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(40,944		)	(39,717		)
	$	41,588		$	58,974

Income Taxes Income Tax (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
United States	$	(4,355	)	$	(6,255	)	$	(36,808	)
Canada	(1,479		)	(867		)	(9,290		)
	$	(5,834	)	$	(7,122	)	$	(46,098	)

Components of provision (benefit) for income taxes

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	(377	)	$	(864	)	$	(740	)
U.S. state	79			84			215
Canada	525			639			1,016
Total	$	227		$	(141	)	$	491
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	—		$	—		$	16,159
U.S. state	—			—			1,160
Canada	—			—			125
Total	$	—		$	—		$	17,444
Total income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	(377	)	$	(864	)	$	15,419
U.S. state	79			84			1,375
Canada	525			639			1,141
Total	$	227		$	(141	)	$	17,935

Reconciliation between effective income tax rate and statutory federal rate

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



	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Statutory Federal rate	35.0%		35.0	%	35.0%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
Change in valuation allowance	(26.9	)	(30.3	)	(72.4	)
Change in uncertain tax positions	(9.0	)	(9.8	)	(4.4	)
Executive life insurance	2.3		5.1		0.8
State and local taxes, net	2.8		3.2		2.6
Meals & entertainment	(2.6	)	(1.9	)	(0.3	)
Provision to return differences	(3.2	)	1.5		0.9
Other items, net	(2.3	)	(0.8	)	(1.1	)
Provision for income taxes	(3.9	)%	2.0	%	(38.9	)%

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2014			2013
Deferred tax assets:
Compensation and benefits	$	11,926		$	10,883
Net operating loss carryforward	20,652			18,453
Inventory reserve	2,723			2,734
Accounts receivable reserve	287			353
Other	3,372			4,113
Total deferred tax assets	38,960			36,536
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	1,156			53
Other	1,078			590
Total deferred liabilities	2,234			643
Net deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	36,726			35,893
Valuation allowance	(36,675		)	(35,834		)
Net deferred tax assets	$	51		$	59

Net deferred tax assets:
Net current deferred tax assets	$	—		$	5
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets	51			54
Net deferred tax assets	$	51		$	59

Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2014			2013
Balance at beginning of year	$	2,678		$	2,127
Additions for tax positions of current year	287			462
Additions for tax positions of prior years	133			89
Reductions for tax positions of prior year	(134		)	—
Balance at end of year	$	2,964		$	2,678

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of accrued expenses and other liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2014		2013
Accrued compensation	$	9,783	$	8,113
Accrued stock-based compensation	7,121		1,642
Accrued and withheld taxes, other than income taxes	1,440		1,259
Reserve for unrecognized tax benefits	879		962
Accrued health benefits	810		933
Financing lease obligation	809		745
Accrued profit sharing	582		124
Accrued severance	311		1,651
Other	8,881		8,092
	$	30,616	$	23,521

Revolving Line of Credit (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt covenants [Table Text Block]

On December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants as detailed below:



Quarterly Financial Covenants	Requirement	Actual
EBITDA to fixed charges ratio	1.10 : 1.00	2.61 : 1.00
Minimum tangible net worth	$45.0 million	$54.1 million

Reserve for Severance (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Severance Reserve [Abstract]

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

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Beginning balance	$	1,769		$	4,417		$	1,282
Charged to earnings	631			837			8,021
Cash paid	(2,089		)	(3,485		)	(4,886		)
Ending balance	$	311		$	1,769		$	4,417

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of future minimum lease payments

The Company’s future minimum lease commitments, principally for facilities and equipment, as of December 31, 2014, were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31,	Operating Leases		Financing Lease		Capital Leases
2015	$	1,718	$	1,124	$	39
2016	1,763		1,165		33
2017	1,766		1,255		27
2018	1,796		1,348		9
2019	1,852		1,395		—
Thereafter	6,908		3,697		—
Total	$	15,803	$	9,984	$	108

Stock-Based Compensation Plans Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

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

Valuation assumptions

The weighted-average estimated value of SPRs outstanding as of December 31, 2014 was $14.96 per SPR using the following assumptions:



Expected volatility	31.8% to 43.8%
Risk-free rate of return	0.1% to 1.5%
Expected term (in years)	0.2 to 4.5
Expected annual dividend	$0

Activity related to SPRs

Activity related to the Company’s SPRs during the year ended December 31, 2014 was as follows:



	Number of SPRs		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	619,269		$	14.48
Granted	114,753		12.89
Exercised	(3,915	)	15.66
Cancelled	(85,416	)	11.86
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	644,691		14.50

Exercisable on December 31, 2014	342,700		$	18.16

Activity related to RSAs

Activity related to the Company’s RSAs during the year ended December 31, 2014 was as follows:



	Restricted Stock Awards
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	47,901
Granted	37,123
Exchanged for shares	(45,231	)
Cancelled	(4,670	)
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	35,123

MSU Rollforward



	Number of Market Stock Units		Maximum Shares Potentially Issuable
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	58,999		88,499
Granted	54,948		82,422
Exchanged for shares	(884	)	(1,326	)
Cancelled	(24,463	)	(36,695	)
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	88,600		132,900

Stock Option Activity Table

Stock Options

Each stock option can be exchanged for one share of the Company’s common stock. Activity related to the Company’s stock options during the year ended December 31, 2014 was as follows:



	Number of Stock Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	12,198		$	14.05
Exchanged for shares	(3,723	)	14.04
Cancelled	(2,565	)	14.09
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	5,910		14.04

Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

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

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



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Net sales of ASMP	$	2,462	$	18,534	$	16,925

Pre-tax operating income from discontinued operations
ASMP	$	346	$	2,801	$	2,118
Other discontinued operations	—		40		167
Total pre-tax income	346		2,841		2,285
Income tax expense	133		980		802
Net income from discontinued operations	$	213	$	1,861	$	1,483

Sale of discontinued operations
Pre-tax gain on sale of ASMP	$	1,877	$	—	$	—
Income tax expense	398		—		—
Net gain on sale of ASMP	$	1,479	$	—	$	—

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$	1,692	$	1,861	$	1,483

Basic and diluted income per share
ASMP	$	0.20	$	0.21	$	0.15
Other discontinued operations	—		0.01		0.03
Total	$	0.20	$	0.22	$	0.18

- Definition

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

+ References + Details

Other Operating Expenses, Net Other Operating Expenses (Income) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Components of other operating (income) expenses

Other operating expenses, net consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013			2012
Impairment loss	$	3,046	$	—		$	—
Environmental remediation expense	340		—			—
Loss on sub-lease transaction	—		2,928			—
Employment tax matter	—		(400		)	—
Total other operating expenses, net	$	3,386	$	2,528		$	—

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

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



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	8,683			8,634			8,589

Earnings (loss):
Continuing operations	$	(6,061	)	$	(6,981	)	$	(64,033	)
Discontinued operations	1,692			1,861			1,483
Net loss	$	(4,369	)	$	(5,120	)	$	(62,550	)

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(0.70	)	$	(0.81	)	$	(7.46	)
Discontinued operations	0.20			0.22			0.18
Net loss	$	(0.50	)	$	(0.59	)	$	(7.28	)

Geographic Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Financial information by geographic area, continuing operations

Financial information related to the Company’s continuing operations by geographic area follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Net sales
United States	$	257,428	$	241,115	$	245,196
Canada	28,265		28,388		28,366
Consolidated total	$	285,693	$	269,503	$	273,562

Long-lived assets
United States	$	39,171	$	56,162	$	63,730
Canada	2,417		2,812		3,251
Consolidated total	$	41,588	$	58,974	$	66,981

Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of unaudited quarterly results

Unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are summarized below:



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	2014 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sep. 30		Jun. 30		Mar. 31
Net sales	$	70,281		$	74,128	$	72,080	$	69,204
Gross profit	42,935			44,533		43,803		41,278

Income (loss) from continuing operations ⁽¹⁾	$	(2,997	)	$	460	$	798	$	(4,322	)
Income from discontinued operations	325			—		—		1,367
Net income (loss)	$	(2,672	)	$	460	$	798	$	(2,955	)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(0.34	)	$	0.05	$	0.09	$	(0.50	)
Discontinued operations⁽²⁾	0.03			—		—		0.16
Net income (loss)⁽²⁾	$	(0.31	)	$	0.05	$	0.09	$	(0.34	)

	2013 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sep. 30		Jun. 30		Mar. 31
Net sales	$	65,738		$	68,235	$	68,317	$	67,213
Gross profit	39,627			41,220		40,634		39,814

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

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


(1)	Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 includes a $2.9 million impairment charge related to the Reno, Nevada distribution center.


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


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

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Depreciation		$ 4,800	$ 5,400	$ 4,300
Amortization expense of capitalized software		3,800	3,500	2,800
Goodwill impairment		$ 0	$ 0	$ 28,306
Treasury stock, shares acquired		2,256	2,691	2,474
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ (2,900)	$ (3,046)	$ 0	$ 0
Buildings and improvements \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		20 years
Buildings and improvements \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		30 years
Machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and vehicles \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		3 years
Machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and vehicles \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		10 years
Capitalized software \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		3 years
Capitalized software \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		5 years

Restricted Cash Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	$ 800	$ 800

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Components of inventories
Total	$ 50,063	$ 51,102
Reserve for obsolete and excess inventory	(5,546)	(5,328)
Inventories, net	$ 44,517	$ 45,774

Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 82,532	$ 98,691
Accumulated depreciation and amortization,	(40,944)	(39,717)
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization	41,588	58,974	$ 66,981
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,701	5,864
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	18,503	31,779
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	22,418	22,989
Capitalized software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	18,758	18,234
McCook facility
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	12,961	12,961
Accumulated depreciation and amortization,		(3,300)
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	5,703	4,424
Capital leases
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	302	1,007
Accumulated depreciation and amortization,		(200)
Vehicles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	168	164
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 1,018	$ 1,269

Income Taxes Components of income tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
United States	$ (4,355)	$ (6,255)	$ (36,808)
Canada	(1,479)	(867)	(9,290)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(5,834)	(7,122)	(46,098)
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	(377)	(864)	(740)
U.S. state	79	84	215
Canada	525	639	1,016
Total	227	(141)	491
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	0	0	16,159
U.S. state	0	0	1,160
Canada	0	0	125
Total	0	0	17,444
Total income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	(377)	(864)	15,419
U.S. state	79	84	1,375
Canada	525	639	1,141
Total	$ 227	$ (141)	$ 17,935

Income Taxes Reconciliation of effective tax rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Statutory Federal rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
Change in valuation allowance	(26.90%)	(30.30%)	(72.40%)
Change in uncertain tax positions	(9.00%)	(9.80%)	(4.40%)
Executive life insurance	2.30%	5.10%	0.80%
State and local taxes, net	2.80%	3.20%	2.60%
Meals & entertainment	(2.60%)	(1.90%)	(0.30%)
Provision to return differences	(3.20%)	1.50%	0.90%
Other items, net	(2.30%)	(0.80%)	(1.10%)
Provision for income taxes	(3.90%)	2.00%	(38.90%)

Income Taxes Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred tax assets:
Compensation and benefits	$ 11,926	$ 10,883
Net operating loss carryforward	20,652	18,453
Inventory reserve	2,723	2,734
Accounts receivable reserve	287	353
Other	3,372	4,113
Total deferred tax assets	38,960	36,536
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	1,156	53
Other	1,078	590
Total deferred liabilities	2,234	643
Net deferred assets before valuation allowance	36,726	35,893
Valuation allowance	(36,675)	(35,834)
Net deferred assets	51	59
Net deferred tax assets:
Net current deferred tax assets	0	5
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets	51	54
Net deferred assets	$ 51	$ 59

Income Taxes Other information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax (Textual) [Abstract]
Income taxes paid	$ 200	$ 200	$ 200
Income tax refunds received	100	700	3,400
Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	800	1,600
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions	1,300
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	2,678	2,127
Additions for tax positions of current year	287	462
Additions for tax positions of prior years	133	89
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(134)	0
Balance at end of year	2,964	$ 2,678	$ 2,127
State
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	50,300
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	500
US Federal
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 52,500

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	$ 9,783	$ 8,113
Accrued stock based compensation	7,121	1,642
Accrued and withheld taxes, other than income taxes	1,440	1,259
Reserve for unrecognized tax benefits	879	962
Accrued health benefits	810	933
Financing lease obligation	809	745
Accrued profit sharing	582	124
Accrued severance	311	1,651
Other	8,881	8,092
Accrued Liabilities, Current	$ 30,616	$ 23,521

Loan Agreement Quarterly Financial Covenants (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Required Minimum Value [Member]
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
MinTangibleNetWorth	$ 45,000
Actual Value [Member]
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
MinTangibleNetWorth	$ 54,100
Maximum \| Required Minimum Value [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
EBITDA to Fixed Charges	1.10
Maximum \| Actual Value [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
EBITDA to Fixed Charges	2.62
Minimum \| Required Minimum Value [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
EBITDA to Fixed Charges	1.00
Minimum \| Actual Value [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
EBITDA to Fixed Charges	1.00

Loan Agreement Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Loan Agreement Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Secured Debt, Current	$ 0	$ 0	$ 16,078,000
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Eligible accounts receivables percentage	80.00%
Eligible accounts receivables past due days		60 days
Eligible inventory percentage		50.00%
Eligible inventory expected to be sold period		18 months
Maximum borrowing amount based on inventory		$ 20,000,000
Credit Facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$ 31,900,000	31,900,000
Interest Paid		$ 800,000	$ 1,100,000	$ 700,000
Weighted average interest rate	2.94%	2.94%
Maximum
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Spread on LIBOR		1.85%
Dividends restricted amount		$ 7,000,000.0
Minimum
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Spread on LIBOR		1.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Credit facility, borrowing capacity	$ 40,000,000	$ 40,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member]
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Credit facility, borrowing capacity	$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000

Reserve for Severance Activity in reserve (Details) - Employee Severance [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reserve for severance and related payments
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,769	$ 4,417	$ 1,282
Charged to earnings current year	631	837	8,021
Cash paid and exchange rate variance	(2,089)	(3,485)	(4,886)
Balance at end of the period	$ 311	$ 1,769	$ 4,417

Retirement and Security Bonus Plans Retirement and Security Bonus Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
401k Employer matching contributions	$ 2.9	$ 2.7	$ 1.7
Employer contributions, profit sharing retirement plan	0.6	0.1	0.5
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Cash Surrender Value, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 1.1
Security bonus plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Initial vesting percentage	25.00%
Minimum vesting period	5 years
Annual vesting percentage after initial period	5.00%
Expense recognized	$ 0.6	$ 0.7	$ 2.1

Commitments and Contingencies Future minimum lease payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Operating leases:
2013	$ 1,718
2014	1,763
2015	1,766
2016	1,796
2017	1,852
Thereafter	6,908
Liability	15,803
Financing lease:
2013	1,124
2014	1,165
2015	1,255
2016	1,348
2017	1,395
Thereafter	3,697
Total	9,984
Capital leases:
2013	39
2014	33
2015	27
2016	9
2017	0
Thereafter	0
Total	$ 108

Commitments and Contingencies Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Total rental expense	$ 1,800	$ 2,200	$ 2,500
Total future minimum operating lease payments	15,803
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable	800
Property, plant and equipment, gross	82,532	98,691
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 40,944	39,717
EnvironmentalMonitoringPeriod	10 years
Total future minimum lease payments of McCook facility	$ 9,984
Applicability and Impact of Environmental Laws	300
Proposed income tax adjustment	1,300
Headquarters
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Total future minimum operating lease payments	9,600
McCook facility
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	12,961	12,961
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		3,300
Non Cash Increases in Assets and Liabilities			$ 8,000
Capital leases
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	302	1,007
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		$ 200
Capitalizable [Domain]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Environmental Exit Costs, Anticipated Cost	300
Minimum
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Environmental Exit Costs, Anticipated Cost	300
Maximum
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Environmental Exit Costs, Anticipated Cost	$ 1,400

Stock-Based Compensation Plans Plan Administration (Details) - 2009 Equity Compensation Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares available for grant	634,000
Maximum number of shares per employee	40,000

Stock-Based Compensation Plans Stock Performance Rights (Details) - Stock Performance Rights - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Eligibility minimum age requirement	65 years
Weighted average estimated value of SPRs outstanding (per share)	$ 14.96
Valuation assumptions:
Expected volatility, minimum, percent	31.80%
Expected volatility, maximum, percent	43.80%
Risk-free rate of return, minimum	0.10%
Risk-free rate of return, maximum	1.50%
Expected annual dividend	$ 0
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 5,500,000	$ 1,400,000	$ 600,000
Number of SPRs
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	619,269
Granted	114,753
Exercised	(3,915)
Cancelled	(85,416)
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	644,691	619,269
Exercisable on December 31, 2014	342,700
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	$ 14.48
Granted	12.89
Exercised	15.66
Cancelled	11.86
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	14.50	$ 14.48
Exercisable on December 31, 2014	$ 18.16
SPRs outstanding, intrinsic value	$ 8,900,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost	$ 2,000,000
Exercised	95,000
Unrecognized cost, period for recognition	1 year 2 months 12 days
Vested in period, fair value	$ 1,000,000
Weighted average remaining contractual term, SPRs outstanding	5 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term, SPRs exercisable	4 years
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Life of award	7 years
Award vesting period	1 year
Valuation assumptions:
Expected term	2 months 12 days
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Life of award	10 years
Award vesting period	3 years
Valuation assumptions:
Expected term	4 years 6 months

Stock-Based Compensation Plans Restricted Stock Awards (Details) - Restricted stock awards - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	47,901
Granted	37,123
Exchanged for shares	(45,231)
Cancelled	(4,670)
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	35,123	47,901
Total unrecognized compensation cost	$ 0.3
Unrecognized cost, period for recognition	11 months
Granted	$ 16.72
2009 Equity Compensation Plan \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	1 year
2009 Equity Compensation Plan \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 0.5	$ 0.6	$ 0.7

Stock-Based Compensation Plans Market Stock Units (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Trading days	30 days
MSU Expense	$ 300,000	$ 200,000
Number of Market Stock Units
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	58,999
Granted	54,948
Exchanged for shares	(884)
Cancelled	(24,463)
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	88,600	58,999
Maximum Shares Potentially Issuable
Outstanding on December 31, 2013	88,499
Granted	82,422
Exchanged for shares	(1,326)
Cancelled	(36,695)
Outstanding on December 31, 2014	132,900	88,499
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Potential Shares From MSU Vest	$ 0
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Potential Shares From MSU Vest	$ 1.50

Stock-Based Compensation Plans Stock Options (Details)	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation Plans Stock Options (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014 $ / shares shares
Number of Stock Options
Outstanding on December 31, 2013 \| shares	12,198
Exchanged for shares \| shares	(3,723)
Cancelled \| shares	(2,565)
Outstanding on December 31, 2014 \| shares	5,910
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding on December 31, 2013 \| $ / shares	$ 14.05
Exchanged for shares \| $ / shares	14.04
Cancelled \| $ / shares	14.09
Outstanding on December 31, 2014 \| $ / shares	$ 14.04

Stock-Based Compensation Plans Stock Awards	Dec. 31, 2014 $ / shares
Stock award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise price of award	$ 10

Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued operations, cash received									$ 12,500
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue									2,462	$ 18,534	$ 16,925
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax									346	2,841	2,285
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation									133	980	802
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax									213	1,861	1,483
Pre-tax gain on sale of ASMP									1,877	0	0
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation									398	0	0
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax									1,479	0	0
Discontinued Operation, Amount of Other Income (Loss) from Disposition of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax									$ 1,692	$ 1,861	$ 1,483
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share	$ 0.03	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.16	$ 0.08	$ 0.05	$ 0.05	$ 0.05	$ 0.20	$ 0.22	$ 0.18
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share									$ 0.20	$ 0.22	$ 0.18
ASMP [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax									$ 346	$ 2,801	$ 2,118
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share									$ 0.20	$ 0.21	$ 0.15
Other discontinued operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax									$ 0	$ 40	$ 167
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share									$ 0.00	$ 0.01	$ 0.03

Sale of Properties (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Sale of Properties (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) Property
Sale of Properties [Abstract]
Properties Sold \| Property			4
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 8,307	$ 38	$ 12,278
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property	$ (142)	$ 4	$ 3,721

Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill Before Impairment Loss			$ 28,100
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ 28,306

Other Operating Expenses, Net Other Operating Expenses (Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 2,900	$ 3,046	$ 0	$ 0
Environmental Remediation Expense		340	0	0
Loss on sub-lease		0	2,928	0
Employment tax matter		$ 0	(400)	0	$ 1,200
Tax Matter Settlement			800
Term of Lease		10 years
Ending balance		$ 3,386	$ 2,528	$ 0

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

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Weighted average shares:

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted

8,683,000

8,634,000

8,589,000

Earnings (loss):

Continuing operations

$ (2,997)

$ 460

^[1]

$ 798

^[1]

$ (4,322)

^[1]

$ (3,569)

^[2]

$ 183

^[2]

$ 9

^[2]

$ (3,604)

^[2]

$ (6,061)

$ (6,981)

$ (64,033)

Discontinued operations, net

325

1,367

674

418

388

381

1,692

1,861

1,483

Net loss

$ (2,672)

$ 460

$ 798

$ (2,955)

$ (2,895)

$ 601

$ 397

$ (3,223)

$ (4,369)

$ (5,120)

$ (62,550)

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

Loss from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share

$ (0.34)

$ 0.05

$ 0.09

$ (0.50)

$ (0.41)

$ 0.02

$ 0.00

$ (0.42)

$ (0.70)

$ (0.81)

$ (7.46)

Discontinued operations

0.03

0.00

0.16

0.08

0.05

0.20

0.22

0.18

Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

$ (0.31)

$ 0.05

$ 0.09

$ (0.34)

$ (0.33)

$ 0.07

$ 0.05

$ (0.37)

$ (0.50)

$ (0.59)

$ (7.28)

Restricted share awards outstanding and future stock option exercises

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

Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share

146,000

58,000

23,000

[1]	Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 includes a $2.9 million impairment charge related to the Reno, Nevada distribution center.
[2]	Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2013 includes a $2.9 million loss related to a sub-lease transaction.

Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets				$ 2,900					$ 3,046	$ 0	$ 0
Net sales	$ 70,281	$ 74,128	$ 72,080	$ 69,204	$ 65,738	$ 68,235	$ 68,317	$ 67,213	285,693	269,503	273,562
Long-lived assets	41,588				58,974				41,588	58,974	66,981
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									257,428	241,115	245,196
Long-lived assets	39,171				56,162				39,171	56,162	63,730
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									28,265	28,388	28,366
Long-lived assets	$ 2,417				$ 2,812				$ 2,417	$ 2,812	$ 3,251

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

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]

Net sales

$ 70,281

$ 74,128

$ 72,080

$ 69,204

$ 65,738

$ 68,235

$ 68,317

$ 67,213

$ 285,693

$ 269,503

$ 273,562

Gross profit

42,935

44,533

43,803

41,278

39,627

41,220

40,634

39,814

172,549

161,295

157,418

Income (loss) from continuing operations

(2,997)

460

^[1]

798

^[1]

(4,322)

^[1]

(3,569)

^[2]

183

^[2]

(3,604)

^[2]

(6,061)

(6,981)

(64,033)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

325

1,367

674

418

388

381

1,692

1,861

1,483

Net income (loss)

$ (2,672)

$ 460

$ 798

$ (2,955)

$ (2,895)

$ 601

$ 397

$ (3,223)

$ (4,369)

$ (5,120)

$ (62,550)

Loss from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share

$ (0.34)

$ 0.05

$ 0.09

$ (0.50)

$ (0.41)

$ 0.02

$ 0.00

$ (0.42)

$ (0.70)

$ (0.81)

$ (7.46)

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

0.03

0.00

0.16

0.08

0.05

0.20

0.22

0.18

Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

$ (0.31)

$ 0.05

$ 0.09

$ (0.34)

$ (0.33)

$ 0.07

$ 0.05

$ (0.37)

$ (0.50)

$ (0.59)

$ (7.28)

Other Disclosures [Abstract]

Impairment of long-lived assets

$ 2,900

$ 3,046

$ 0

Loss on sub-lease

$ 0

$ 2,928

$ 0

[1]	Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 includes a $2.9 million impairment charge related to the Reno, Nevada distribution center.
[2]	Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2013 includes a $2.9 million loss related to a sub-lease transaction.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
The roll forward of valuation accounts were as follows:
Balance at beginning of period	$ 828	$ 1,637	$ 1,865
Charged to costs and expenses	715	126	1,582
Deductions	(810)	(935)	(1,810)
Balance at end of period	733	828	1,637
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:
The roll forward of valuation accounts were as follows:
Balance at beginning of period	35,834	34,278	938
Charged to costs and expenses	841	1,556	33,340
Deductions	0	0	0
Balance at end of period	$ 36,675	$ 35,834	$ 34,278

Label	Element	Value
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNonOptionEquityInstrumentsOutstandingNumber	95,000