Blount International 10-Q 14 May 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	5-May-14
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001001606	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	49,462,370

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Sales	$231,959	$232,615
Cost of sales	165,066	169,510
Gross profit	66,893	63,105
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	44,568	43,962
Facility closure and restructuring charges	1,537	0
Operating income	20,788	19,143
Interest income	37	30
Interest expense	-4,525	-4,347
Other income (expense), net	2	826
Income before income taxes	16,302	15,652
Provision for income taxes	5,716	6,312
Net income	$10,586	$9,340
Basic income per share	$0.21	$0.19
Diluted income per share	$0.21	$0.19
Weighted average shares used in per share calculations:	'	'
Basic (in shares)	49,631	49,374
Diluted (in shares)	50,247	50,189

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Net income	$10,586	$9,340
Unrealized gains (losses):	'	'
Unrealized holding losses	-603	-432
Losses reclassified to net income	610	43
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments, net	7	-389
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-47	-2,892
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	142	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	1,686	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax	-360	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	1,468	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	1,428	-3,281
Income tax (provision) benefit on other comprehensive income (loss)	-492	720
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	936	-2,561
Comprehensive income	$11,522	$6,779

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$3,000,000	$3,100,000
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	38,689,000	42,797,000
Accounts receivable, net	143,075,000	110,807,000
Inventories	154,576,000	156,955,000
Deferred income taxes	18,558,000	17,925,000
Assets Held-for-sale, Current	7,680,000	7,680,000
Other current assets	17,916,000	20,189,000
Total current assets	380,494,000	356,353,000
Property, plant, and equipment, net	163,025,000	164,194,000
Deferred income taxes	351,000	456,000
Intangible assets	128,930,000	127,141,000
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-4,000	'
Goodwill	143,170,000	142,682,000
Other assets	24,891,000	25,525,000
Total Assets	840,861,000	816,351,000
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	-15,019,000	-15,016,000
Accounts payable	55,069,000	43,009,000
Accrued expenses	66,507,000	70,431,000
Deferred income taxes	44,000	45,000
Total current liabilities	136,639,000	128,501,000
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	426,865,000	422,972,000
Deferred income taxes	50,499,000	48,104,000
Employee benefit obligations	47,296,000	49,630,000
Other liabilities	12,542,000	12,744,000
Total liabilities	673,841,000	661,951,000
Commitments and contingent liabilities	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	49,462,370	49,378,506
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock: par value $0.01 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 49,462,370 and 49,378,506 outstanding, respectively	495,000	494,000
Capital in excess of par value of stock	613,823,000	612,726,000
Accumulated deficit	-404,659,000	-415,245,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-42,639,000	-43,575,000
Total stockholders' equity	167,020,000	154,400,000
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$840,861,000	$816,351,000

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$3	$3.10
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	49,462,370	49,378,506

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$10,586	$9,340
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash used in operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation	7,475	7,894
Amortization	3,669	3,932
Stock-based compensation expense	1,452	1,362
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	-31	-61
Asset Impairment Charges	673	'
Deferred income taxes	-318	105
Other non-cash items	268	222
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	-31,270	-27,940
(Increase) decrease in inventories	2,133	154
(Increase) decrease in other assets	1,254	782
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	10,533	3,779
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses	-5,336	-5,029
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	-1,362	-348
Net cash used in operating activities	-274	-5,808
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	-5,537	-6,461
Proceeds from sale of assets	68	56
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	-2,741	0
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations	100	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-8,110	-6,405
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Net repayments under revolving credit facility	7,650	-19,000
Repayment of term loan principal	-3,752	-3,768
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	31	61
Proceeds from stock-based compensation activity	52	27
Taxes paid under stock-based compensation activity	0	-448
Net cash used in financing activities	3,981	-23,128
Effect of exchange rate changes	295	-971
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-4,108	-36,312
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	42,797	50,267
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$38,689	$13,955

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]	'
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
	NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Basis of Presentation. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Blount International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Blount” or the “Company”) and are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S.” and "U.S. GAAP"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, and cash flows for the periods presented.
	The accompanying financial data as of March 31, 2014 and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 has been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. The December 31, 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires that management make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We base our estimates on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management routinely and frequently evaluates and updates these estimates and it is reasonably possible that these estimates will change in the near term.
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. The Company estimates the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collectible and records an allowance for doubtful accounts which is presented net with accounts receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $3.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively. It is reasonably possible that actual collection experience may differ significantly from management's estimate.
	Income taxes. The income tax provision in the three months ended March 31, 2013 includes a non-cash charge of $0.9 million from the effect of a change in the estimated average state tax rate applied to U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities.
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements. Recent accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the SEC did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	Reclassifications. Certain immaterial amounts in the prior period financial statements and notes may have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Acquisitions_Notes

Acquisitions (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 2: ACQUISITIONS
	2014 Acquisition of Pentruder Inc.
	On January 29, 2014, we acquired Pentruder Inc. ("Pentruder") and became the exclusive distributor of Pentruder high-performance concrete cutting systems in the Americas. Pentruder operates a distribution center in Chandler, Arizona, and is reported within the Corporate and Other category as part of the Company's Concrete Cutting and Finishing ("CCF") equipment business. Purchase accounting for Pentruder is preliminary as of March 31, 2014, and will be adjusted as additional information becomes available. Preliminary intangible assets recorded in conjunction with the Pentruder acquisition consist of a distribution agreement, a non-compete agreement, and goodwill.

Facility_Closure_and_Restructu

Facility Closure and Restructuring Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
FACILITY CLOSURE AND RESTRUCTURING COSTS	'
	NOTE 3: FACILITY CLOSURE AND RESTRUCTURING COSTS
	In August 2013, the Company announced its two manufacturing facilities in Portland, Oregon would be consolidated into one location, and its Milwaukie, Oregon location would be closed, to further improve efficiencies. Direct costs associated with this action were $0.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014. These costs consisted of asset impairment charges on additional equipment identified for disposal during the first quarter of 2014, and moving costs for equipment relocated to other Blount manufacturing facilities. The cumulative costs incurred to date were $9.0 million, including $2.2 million reported in cost of sales during 2013. Of these cumulative charges, $3.9 million were cash transition costs including severance and moving expenses, and $5.1 million were non-cash charges for impairment and accelerated depreciation on land, building and equipment to be disposed. As of March 31, 2014, substantially all accrued severance expense had been paid. The Company does not expect to incur significant further costs on this facility consolidation, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2014.
	In January 2014, the Company announced plans to consolidate its North American lawn and garden blade manufacturing into its Kansas City, Missouri plant and close a small facility acquired with Finalame SA, which included PBL SA and related companies (collectively “PBL”) in 2011 in Queretaro, Mexico in order to reduce operating costs and improve efficiencies. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recognized direct costs of $0.7 million associated with this plant closure and consolidation, consisting of severance, asset impairment charges, lease exit costs, and moving expenses for equipment and inventories. As of March 31, 2014, $83 thousand in accrued severance expense had not yet been paid. The Company expects to incur an additional $0.6 million to $0.8 million in the second quarter of 2014 to complete this facility consolidation.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
INVENTORIES	'
	NOTE 4: INVENTORIES
	Inventories consisted of the following:
	Inventories	March 31,		December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014		2013
	Raw materials and supplies	$	21,501	$	21,476
	Work in process	18,241		19,400
	Finished goods	114,834		116,079
	Total inventories	$	154,576	$	156,955

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
INTANGIBLE ASSETS	'
	NOTE 5: INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
	The following table summarizes intangible assets related to acquisitions:
				31-Mar-14								31-Dec-13
		Amortization		Gross								Gross
	Intangible Assets	Period		Carrying				Accumulated				Carrying				Accumulated
	(Amounts in thousands)	In Years		Amount				Amortization				Amount				Amortization
	Goodwill	Indefinite		$	143,170			$	—			$	142,682			$	—
	Trademarks and trade names	Indefinite		58,809				—				58,814				—
	Total with indefinite lives			201,979				—				201,496				—
	Distribution and non-compete agreements	7-Feb		6,092				1,225				1,112				1,064
	Patents	13-Nov		5,320				2,096				5,320				1,988
	Manufacturing technology	n/a		2,637				2,637				2,639				2,639
	Trademarks and trade names	5		549				45				549				18
	Customer relationships	19-Oct		107,625				46,099				107,633				43,217
	Total with finite lives			122,223				52,102				117,253				48,926
	Total intangible assets			$	324,202			$	52,102			$	318,749			$	48,926
	The following table shows the change in goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2014:
	Change in Goodwill	Forestry, Lawn, and Garden ("FLAG")				Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture ("FRAG")				Corporate and Other				Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
	31-Dec-13	$	64,607			$	78,061			$	14			$	142,682
	Acquisition of Pentruder	—				—				492				492
	Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates	(4		)		—				—				(4		)
	31-Mar-14	$	64,603			$	78,061			$	506			$	143,170
	In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recognized impairment charges totaling $24.9 million on goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. Specifically, the Company's impairment analysis resulted in impairment charges of $19.6 million on goodwill at our SpeeCo reporting unit and $3.2 million on our PBL reporting unit. Through March 31, 2014, these are the only impairments of goodwill recognized by the Company. In addition, impairment charges totaling $2.1 million were recognized on the Carlton and SpeeCo trade name intangible assets. Determining the fair value of goodwill and other intangible assets is a complex process involving the projection of future expected cash flows and then discounting those projected cash flows to present value. The process involves numerous significant assumptions about future events and is highly judgmental in nature. Certain of the Company's goodwill reporting units have limited amounts of headroom or excess of estimated fair value over the recorded values of their net assets. Certain of the Company's indefinite-lived intangible assets have limited amounts of headroom or excess of estimated fair value over the recorded values. Significant adverse developments or changes in assumptions related to these goodwill reporting units or other intangible assets could result in additional impairment charges being recognized in the future. See additional information regarding the annual impairment analysis of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets in Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	Amortization expense for these intangible assets, included in cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was as follows:
	Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014				2013
	Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets	$	3,182			$	3,557
	Amortization expense for these intangible assets is expected to total $12.8 million in 2014, $11.4 million in 2015, $10.0 million in 2016, $8.4 million in 2017, and $7.0 million in 2018.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
DEBT	'
	NOTE 6: DEBT
	Debt consisted of the following:
	Debt	March 31,				December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014				2013
	Revolving credit facility	$	182,650			$	175,000
	Term loans	256,443				260,107
	Capital lease obligations	2,791				2,881
	Total debt	441,884				437,988
	Less current maturities	(15,019		)		(15,016		)
	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	426,865			$	422,972
	Weighted average interest rate at end of period	2.68		%		2.68		%
	The Company has entered into a series of interest rate swap contracts as required by the senior credit facility agreement. The interest rate swaps fix the interest rate the Company will pay at between 3.30% and 4.20% on $130.0 million of the term loan principal. The interest rate swaps went into effect in June 2013 and mature on varying dates between December 2014 and August 2016. The weighted average interest rate at March 31, 2014, including the effect of the interest rate swaps, is 3.07%. See Note 15 for further discussion of the interest rate swaps.
	Senior Credit Facilities. The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Blount, Inc., maintains a senior credit facility with General Electric Capital Corporation as Agent for the Lenders and also as a lender, which has been amended and restated on several occasions. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the senior credit facilities consisted of a revolving credit facility and a term loan.
	May 2013 Amendment of Senior Credit Facilities. On May 3, 2013, the senior credit facilities were amended to modify the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant and the maximum leverage ratio covenant, as defined below. The amendment also included a mechanism that allows for adjustment to interest rates if the leverage ratio exceeds certain limits and made certain other modifications to the credit agreement. The Company incurred $1.6 million in fees and transactions costs in connection with this amendment, of which $1.5 million was deferred to be amortized over the remaining term of the credit facilities.
	March 2014 Amendment of Senior Credit Facilities. On March 28, 2014, the senior credit facilities were amended to extend the due date to provide audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 by an additional 60 days to May 30, 2014. The Company incurred no fees or transaction costs in connection with this amendment. The Company met the extended due date by providing the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 on April 24, 2014.
	Terms of Senior Credit Facilities as of March 31, 2014. The revolving credit facility provides for total available borrowings of up to $400.0 million, reduced by outstanding letters of credit, and further limited by a specific leverage ratio. As of March 31, 2014, the Company had the ability to borrow an additional $93.0 million under the terms of the revolving credit agreement. The revolving credit facility bears interest at a floating rate, which, at the option of the Company, may be either LIBOR or an Index Rate, as defined in the credit agreement, plus an additional amount as outlined in the table below.
	Maximum Leverage Ratio
	Less than 4.00		Between 4.00 and 4.50		Above 4.50
	LIBOR + 2.50%		LIBOR + 3.00%		LIBOR + 3.50%
	Index Rate + 1.50%		Index Rate + 2.00%		Index Rate + 2.50%
	Interest is payable on the individual maturity dates for each LIBOR-based borrowing and monthly on index rate-based borrowings. Any outstanding principal is due in its entirety on the maturity date of August 31, 2016. The principal amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility are classified as long-term debt because the Company has the intent and ability to refinance these loans through the maturity date.
	The term loan facility bears interest under the same terms as the revolving credit facility. The term loan facility also matures on August 31, 2016 and requires quarterly principal payments of $3.7 million, with a final payment of $219.8 million due on the maturity date. Once repaid, principal under the term loan facility may not be re-borrowed.
	The amended and restated senior credit facilities contain financial covenants, including, as of March 31, 2014:
	•	Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and certain adjustments defined in the credit agreement (“Adjusted EBITDA”) divided by cash payments for interest, taxes, capital expenditures, scheduled debt principal payments, and certain other items, calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis. The minimum fixed charge coverage ratio is set at 1.15.
	•	Maximum leverage ratio, defined as total debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA, calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis. The maximum leverage ratio is set at 4.35 through March 31, 2014, 4.25 through June 30, 2014, 4.00 through December 31, 2014, 3.75 through June 30, 2015, 3.50 through September 30, 2015, 3.25 through December 31, 2015, and 3.00 thereafter.
	In addition, there are covenants, restrictions, or limitations relating to acquisitions, investments, loans and advances, indebtedness, dividends on our stock, the sale or repurchase of our stock, the sale of assets, and other categories. In the opinion of management, we were in compliance with all financial covenants as of March 31, 2014. Non-compliance with these covenants is an event of default under the terms of the credit agreement, and could result in severe limitations to our overall liquidity, and the term loan lenders could require immediate repayment of outstanding amounts, potentially requiring sale of a sufficient amount of our assets to repay the outstanding loans.
	The amended and restated senior credit facilities may be prepaid at any time without penalty. There can also be additional mandatory repayment requirements related to the sale of Company assets, the issuance of stock under certain circumstances, or upon the Company’s annual generation of excess cash flow, as defined in the credit agreement. No payments were required in the three months ended March 31, 2014 or March 31, 2013 under the excess cash flow requirement in the credit agreement. Our senior credit facility agreement does not contain any provisions that would require early payment due to any adverse change in our credit rating.
	The senior credit facility debt is incurred by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Blount, Inc. The Company and all of its domestic subsidiaries other than Blount, Inc. guarantee Blount, Inc.’s obligations under the senior credit facilities. The obligations under the senior credit facilities are collateralized by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of Blount, Inc. and its domestic subsidiaries, as well as a pledge of all of Blount, Inc.’s capital stock held by Blount International, Inc. and all of the stock of domestic subsidiaries held by Blount, Inc. Blount, Inc. has also pledged 65% of the stock of its direct non-domestic subsidiaries as additional collateral.
	Capital Lease Obligations. In July 2013, the Company entered into an equipment lease which is classified as a capital lease under U.S. GAAP. The lease is for a term of seven years, requires annual minimum lease payments of $0.4 million, and has an implied interest rate of 5.17%, resulting in a total of $0.5 million of imputed interest over the term of the lease obligation. The lease terms include an early buyout after six years, at the Company's option, at the fair value of the equipment at that time. The leased equipment and the lease obligation were recorded at their fair value in the amount of $2.6 million. In August 2011, the Company assumed a capital lease in the amount of $0.6 million in conjunction with the acquisition of PBL. This lease requires minimum annual payments of $0.1 million and has a term ending in 2019.
	Other Debt. In conjunction with the acquisition of PBL we assumed $13.5 million of PBL’s debt, consisting of current and long-term bank obligations, revolving credit facilities, and the capital lease obligation mentioned above. As of December 31, 2013, we had repaid all of PBL’s bank debt.

Pension_and_other_PostEmployme

Pension and other Post-Employment Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]	'
PENSION AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PLANS	'
	NOTE 7: PENSION AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PLANS
	The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans covering employees in Canada and certain countries in Europe, and many of its current and former employees in the U.S. The U.S. pension plan was frozen effective January 1, 2007. The Company also sponsors various other post-employment benefit plans covering certain current and former employees.
	The components of net periodic benefit cost for these plans are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Post-Employment Benefit Plan Cost	2014			2013			2014			2013
	(Amounts in thousands)	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	Service cost	$	1,075		$	1,318		$	48		$	93
	Interest cost	2,812			2,699			283			425
	Expected return on plan assets	(3,781		)	(3,890		)	—			—
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	1,499			1,992			187			355
	Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			(360		)	—
	Total net periodic benefit cost	$	1,605		$	2,119		$	158		$	873
	In August 2013, the Company amended the larger of its two U.S. post-retirement medical benefit plan and changed the method of providing benefits under that plan to a Health Reimbursement Account for retirees over age 65. The amendment was effective January 1, 2014. This plan amendment resulted in a $11.6 million reduction in the unfunded accumulated benefit obligation included in employee benefit obligations and accrued expenses, a reduction of $7.4 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss, and a $4.2 million reduction in deferred income tax liabilities in the third quarter of 2013. This plan amendment is expected to reduce the Company's expense for this plan by approximately $2.1 million in 2014 compared to the expense recognized in 2013.

Financial_Guarantees_and_Commi

Financial Guarantees and Commitments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Financial Guarantees and Commitments [Abstract]	'
FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND COMMITMENTS	'
	NOTE 8: FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND COMMITMENTS
	Significant financial guarantees and other commercial commitments are as follows:
	Financial Guarantees and Commitments	March 31,		December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014		2013
	Letters of credit outstanding	$	3,248	$	3,248
	Other financial guarantees	2,401		3,363
	Total financial guarantees and commitments	$	5,649	$	6,611
	See also Note 6 regarding guarantees of debt.

Contingent_Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Loss Contingency [Abstract]	'
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES	'
	NOTE 9: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
	The Company reserves for the estimated costs of product liability, environmental remediation, and other legal matters as management becomes aware of such items. A portion of these claims or lawsuits may be covered by insurance policies that generally contain both deductible and coverage limits. Management monitors the progress of each legal or environmental matter to ensure that the appropriate reserve for its estimated obligation has been recognized and disclosed in the financial statements. Management also monitors trends in case types and environmental regulations to determine if there are any specific issues that relate to the Company that may result in additional future exposure on an aggregate basis. The Company accrues, by a charge to income, an amount representing management’s best estimate of the undiscounted probable loss related to any matter deemed by management and its counsel as a probable loss contingency in light of all of the then known circumstances. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, management believes the Company has appropriately recorded and disclosed all material costs for its obligations in regard to known matters. Management believes that the recoverability of the costs of claims from insurance companies will continue in the future and periodically assesses these insurance companies to monitor their ability to pay such claims.
	From time to time the Company is named a defendant in product liability claims and lawsuits, some of which seek significant or unspecified damages involving serious personal injuries, for which there are retentions or deductible amounts under the Company’s insurance policies. Some of these lawsuits arise out of the Company’s duty to indemnify the purchasers of the Company’s discontinued operations for lawsuits involving products manufactured prior to the sale of certain of these businesses. In addition, the Company is a party to a number of other suits arising out of the normal course of its business, including suits concerning commercial contracts, employee matters, and intellectual property rights. In some instances the Company has been the plaintiff, and has sought recovery of damages. In others, the Company is a defendant against whom damages are sought. While there can be no assurance as to their ultimate outcome, management does not believe these claims and lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, operating results or cash flows in the future. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company has recorded liabilities totaling $6.3 million on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for estimated product liability and environmental remediation costs.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Comprehensive Income Disclosure [Abstract]	'
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	'
	NOTE 10: ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
	The following table summarizes accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of related income taxes:
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Gain	March 31,			December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Pension and other post-employment benefits	$	(52,030	)	$	(53,009	)
	Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments	(2,169		)	(2,173		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	11,560			11,607
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(42,639	)	$	(43,575	)
	The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of income taxes, for the periods indicated:
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Pension and other post-employment benefits			Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments				Foreign currency translation adjustment			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain at beginning of period	$	(53,009	)	$	(2,173	)		$	11,607		$	(43,575	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) gain before reclassifications	95			(377		)		(47		)	(329		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to Consolidated Statement of Income	884			381				—			1,265
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	979			4				(47		)	936
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain at end of period	$	(52,030	)	$	(2,169	)		$	11,560		$	(42,639	)
		Three months ended March 31, 2013
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Pension and other post-employment benefits			Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments				Foreign currency translation adjustment			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain at beginning of period	$	(81,983	)	$	(2,514	)		$	9,078		$	(75,419	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) gain before reclassifications	550			(246		)		(2,892		)	(2,588		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to Consolidated Statement of Income	—			27				—			27
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	550			(219		)		(2,892		)	(2,561		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain at end of period	$	(81,433	)	$	(2,733	)		$	6,186		$	(77,980	)
	The following table summarizes the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the Consolidated Statements of Income:
	Reclassifications From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Income	Three Months Ended						Affected line item in Consolidated
		March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014			2013			Statements of Income
	Unrealized losses on derivative financial
	instruments:
	Foreign currency hedge losses	$	(610	)	$	(43	)	Cost of sales
	Income tax benefit	229			16			Provision for income taxes
	Unrealized losses on derivative financial	$	(381	)	$	(27	)
	instruments, net
	Pension and other post-employment benefits
	amortization:
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	$	(1,686	)	$	—		Cost of goods sold and Selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A")
	Amortization of prior service cost	360			—			Cost of sales and SG&A
	Income tax benefit	442			—			Provision for income taxes
	Pension and other post-employment benefits	$	(884	)	$	—
	amortization, net
	Total reclassifications for the period, net	$	(1,265	)	$	(27	)
	See Note 7 for discussion of pension and other post-employment benefit plans and Note 15 for discussion of derivative instruments.

Earnings_Per_Share_Data

Earnings Per Share Data	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA	'
	NOTE 11: EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA
	Shares used in the denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations were as follows:
	Earnings Per Share	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Shares in thousands)	2014		2013
	Actual weighted average common shares outstanding	49,631		49,374
	Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents	616		815
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	50,247		50,189
	Options and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) excluded from computation as anti- dilutive because they are out–of–the–money	2,677		1,581
	Unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) considered to be	383		253
	participating securities
	Effect of allocation of undistributed earnings to participating securities under the two
	class method:
	Basic earnings per share	$	—	$	—
	Diluted earnings per share	$	—	$	—
	No adjustment was required to reported amounts for inclusion in the numerators of the per share computations.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
	NOTE 12: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	The Company made the following stock-based compensation awards:
	Stock-Based Compensation	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	SARs granted (number of shares)	749			645
	RSUs granted (number of shares)	150			131
	Aggregate fair value at time of grant; SARs	$	4,346		$	4,231
	Aggregate fair value at time of grant; RSUs	$	1,862		$	1,831
	The SARs and RSUs granted in 2014 and 2013 vest quarterly over a three-year period and are generally restricted from exercise, sale, or other transfer for three years from the grant date. The SARs granted have a ten-year term before expiration.
	The following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of SARs in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:
	Assumptions Used for SARs	2014		2013
	Estimated average life	6 years		6 years
	Risk-free interest rate	1.90%		1.10%
	Expected and weighted average volatility	46.80%		49.60%
	Dividend yield	0.00%		0.00%
	Estimated forfeiture rate	4.29%		2.67%
	Weighted average exercise price	$12.44		$13.81
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$5.80		$6.56
	As of March 31, 2014, the total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to previously granted awards was $11.4 million. The weighted average period over which this expense is expected to be recognized is 28 months. The Company’s policy upon the exercise of options, RSUs, or SARs has been to issue new shares into the public market as authorized under the stockholder-approved 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
SEGMENT INFORMATION	'
	NOTE 13: SEGMENT INFORMATION
	We are a global industrial company that designs, manufactures, purchases, and markets equipment, replacement and component parts, and accessories to professionals and consumers in select end-markets and to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) for use on original equipment. Our products are sold in over 110 countries and approximately 54% of 2013 sales were shipped to customers outside of the U.S.
	The Company identifies operating segments primarily based on organizational structure, reporting structure, and the evaluation of the Chief Operating Decision Maker (Chief Executive Officer). Our organizational structure reflects our view of the end-user market segments we serve, and we currently operate in two primary business segments. The Forestry, Lawn, and Garden or FLAG segment manufactures and markets cutting chain, guide bars, and drive sprockets for chain saw use, and lawnmower and edger blades for outdoor power equipment. The FLAG segment also purchases branded replacement parts and accessories from other manufacturers and markets them to our FLAG customers through our global sales and distribution network. The FLAG segment represented 71.2% of our consolidated sales for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
	The Company's Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture or FRAG segment manufactures and markets attachments for tractors in a variety of mowing, cutting, clearing, material handling, landscaping and grounds maintenance applications, as well as log splitters, post-hole diggers, self-propelled lawnmowers, attachments for off-highway construction equipment applications, and other general purpose tractor attachments. In addition, the FRAG segment manufactures a variety of attachment cutting blade component parts. The FRAG segment also purchases replacement parts and accessories from other manufacturers and markets to FRAG customers through our sales and distribution network. The FRAG segment represented 25.8% of our consolidated sales for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
	The Company also operates a Concrete Cutting and Finishing or CCF equipment business that represented 3.0% of consolidated sales for the three months ended March 31, 2014, and is reported within the Corporate and Other category. This business manufactures and markets diamond cutting chain and assembles and markets concrete cutting chain saws and accessories for the construction equipment market.
	The Corporate and Other category also includes the costs of providing certain centralized administrative functions, including accounting, banking, our continuous improvement program, credit management, executive management, finance, information systems, insurance, legal, our mergers and acquisitions program, treasury, and other functions. Costs of centrally provided shared services are allocated to business units based on various drivers, such as revenues, purchases, headcount, computer software licenses, and other relevant measures of the use of such services. We also include the facility closure and restructuring costs recognized in 2013 and 2014 within this Corporate and Other category, because we do not consider such events to be ongoing aspects of our business segments’ activities. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The following table presents selected financial information by segment:
	Segment Information	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Sales:
	FLAG	$	165,215		$	165,143
	FRAG	59,881			60,249
	Corporate and Other	6,863			7,223
	Total sales	$	231,959		$	232,615
	Contribution to operating income (loss):
	FLAG	$	28,077		$	24,568
	FRAG	(899		)	(1,086		)
	Corporate and Other	(6,390		)	(4,339		)
	Operating income	$	20,788		$	19,143
	Depreciation and amortization:
	FLAG	$	6,516		$	6,985
	FRAG	3,832			4,298
	Corporate and Other	796			543
	Depreciation and amortization	$	11,144		$	11,826

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	'
	NOTE 14: SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
	Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014		2013
	Cash paid for:
	Interest	$	2,832	$	3,784
	Income taxes, net	5,366		8,713
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Purchases of property, plant, and equipment not yet paid as of period end	$	1,331	$	677
	Cash taxes paid includes $0.7 million and $3.2 million of foreign taxes paid on dividends declared among certain of the Company's foreign affiliates during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The purchase price of the Pentruder acquisition included a total liability of $0.5 million, payable in three annual installments through January 2017. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we collected the final $0.1 million previously held in escrow from the sale of our Forestry Division in 2007.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK	'
	NOTE 15: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The carrying amount of accounts receivable approximates fair value because the maturity period is short and the Company has reduced the carrying amount to the estimated net realizable value with an allowance for doubtful accounts. The fair value of the senior credit facility principal outstanding is determined by reference to prices of recent transactions for similar debt. Derivative financial instruments are carried on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value, as determined by reference to quoted terms for similar instruments. The carrying amount of other financial instruments approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity periods and variable interest rates associated with the instruments.
	Under U.S. GAAP, the framework for measuring fair value is based on independent observable inputs of market data and follows the hierarchy below:
	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
	Level 2 – Significant observable inputs based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuations for which all significant assumptions are observable.
	Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	The estimated fair values of the senior credit facility loans as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are presented below:
	Fair Value of Debt	31-Mar-14					31-Dec-13
	(Amounts in thousands)	Carrying			Fair Value		Carrying			Fair Value
		Amount			Level 2		Amount			Level 2
	Senior credit facility debt	$	439,093		$	430,311	$	435,107		$	426,405
	Derivative Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Hedging. The Company has manufacturing and/or distribution operations in Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Japan, Russia, and the U.S. Foreign currency exchange rate movements create a degree of risk by affecting the U.S. Dollar value of certain balance sheet positions denominated in foreign currencies, and by affecting the translated amounts of revenues and expenses. Additionally, the interest rates available in certain jurisdictions in which the Company holds cash may vary, thereby affecting the return on cash equivalent investments. The Company executes regular cash receipts and payments with its foreign subsidiaries and is exposed to changes in exchange rates from these transactions, which may adversely affect its results of operations and financial position.
	The Company manages a portion of its foreign currency exchange rate exposures with derivative financial instruments. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. The Company’s objective in executing these hedging instruments is to minimize earnings volatility resulting from conversion and re-measurement of foreign currency denominated transactions. The effective portion of the gains or losses on these contracts due to changes in fair value is initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and is subsequently reclassified into net earnings when the contracts mature and the Company settles the hedged payment. The classification of effective hedge results is the same in the Consolidated Statements of Income as that of the underlying exposure. These contracts are highly effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates.
	The cumulative unrealized pre-tax loss on these derivative contracts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheets was $0.8 million as of March 31, 2014 and $0.6 million as of December 31, 2013. The unrealized pre-tax loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss is expected to be recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income during the next twelve months. See Note 10 for amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income at the maturity of these foreign currency derivative contracts.
	Gains and losses on these foreign currency derivative financial instruments are offset in net earnings by the effects of currency exchange rate changes on the underlying transactions. Through March 31, 2014, the Company has not recognized in earnings any amount from these contracts due to hedging ineffectiveness. The aggregate notional amount of these foreign currency contracts outstanding was $38.6 million at March 31, 2014 and $40.0 million at December 31, 2013.
	Derivative Financial Instruments and Interest Rates. The senior credit facility agreement includes a requirement to cover 35% of the outstanding principal on our term loan with fixed or capped interest rates for certain specified periods. We executed an interest rate cap agreement covering an initial notional amount of $103.7 million of term loan principal outstanding that capped the maximum interest rate at 7.50% and matured on June 1, 2013. We also entered into a series of interest rate swap contracts whereby the interest rate we pay will be fixed at between 3.30% and 4.20% on $130.0 million of term loan principal for the period of June 2013 through varying maturity dates between December 2014 and August 2016. These interest rate swap and cap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges and are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Through March 31, 2014, the Company has not recognized in earnings any amount from these contracts due to hedging ineffectiveness.
	Derivatives held by the Company are summarized as follows:
	Derivative Financial Instruments	Carrying Value on Consolidated Balance			Assets/Liabilities Measured at Fair Value							Consolidated Balance Sheets
	(Amounts in thousands)	Sheets			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Classification
	31-Mar-14
	Current Assets:
	Foreign currency hedge agreements	$	7		$	—	$	7		$	—	Other current assets
	Current Liabilities:
	Interest rate hedge agreements	(1,515		)	—		(1,515		)	—		Accrued expenses
	Foreign currency hedge agreements	(836		)	—		(836		)	—		Accrued expenses
	Long-Term Liabilities:
	Interest rate hedge agreements	(1,129		)	—		(1,129		)	—		Other liabilities
	31-Dec-13
	Current Liabilities:
	Interest rate hedge agreements	$	(1,509	)	$	—	$	(1,509	)	$	—	Accrued expenses
	Foreign currency hedge agreements	(571		)	—		(571		)	—		Accrued expenses
	Long-Term Liabilities:
	Interest rate hedge agreements	(1,400		)	—		(1,400		)	—		Other liabilities
	The fair value of these Level 2 derivatives was determined using a market approach based on daily market prices of similar instruments issued by financial institutions in an active market. The counterparties to the above mentioned derivative instruments are major financial institutions. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Section 820, the Company evaluates nonperformance risk of its counterparties in calculating fair value adjustments at each reporting period. The risk of nonperformance as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is considered minimal.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Blount International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Blount” or the “Company”) and are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S.” and "U.S. GAAP"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, and cash flows for the periods presented.
	The accompanying financial data as of March 31, 2014 and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 has been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. The December 31, 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires that management make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We base our estimates on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management routinely and frequently evaluates and updates these estimates and it is reasonably possible that these estimates will change in the near term.
Allowance for Doubful Accounts	'
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. The Company estimates the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collectible and records an allowance for doubtful accounts which is presented net with accounts receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $3.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively. It is reasonably possible that actual collection experience may differ significantly from management's estimate.
Income Taxes	'
	The income tax provision in the three months ended March 31, 2013 includes a non-cash charge of $0.9 million from the effect of a change in the estimated average state tax rate applied to U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of inventories	'
	Inventories consisted of the following:
	Inventories	March 31,		December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014		2013
	Raw materials and supplies	$	21,501	$	21,476
	Work in process	18,241		19,400
	Finished goods	114,834		116,079
	Total inventories	$	154,576	$	156,955

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of intangible assets	'
	The following table summarizes intangible assets related to acquisitions:
				31-Mar-14						31-Dec-13
		Amortization		Gross						Gross
	Intangible Assets	Period		Carrying				Accumulated		Carrying		Accumulated
	(Amounts in thousands)	In Years		Amount				Amortization		Amount		Amortization
	Goodwill	Indefinite		$	143,170			$	—	$	142,682	$	—
	Trademarks and trade names	Indefinite		58,809				—		58,814		—
	Total with indefinite lives			201,979				—		201,496		—
	Distribution and non-compete agreements	7-Feb		6,092				1,225		1,112		1,064
	Patents	13-Nov		5,320				2,096		5,320		1,988
	Manufacturing technology	n/a		2,637				2,637		2,639		2,639
	Trademarks and trade names	5		549				45		549		18
	Customer relationships	19-Oct		107,625				46,099		107,633		43,217
	Total with finite lives			122,223				52,102		117,253		48,926
	Total intangible assets			$	324,202			$	52,102	$	318,749	$	48,926
Schedule of amortization expense for intangible assets	'
	Amortization expense for these intangible assets, included in cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was as follows:
	Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014				2013
	Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets	$	3,182			$	3,557

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Components of long-term debt	'
	Debt	March 31,			December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Revolving credit facility	$	182,650		$	175,000
	Term loans	256,443			260,107
	Capital lease obligations	2,791			2,881
	Total debt	441,884			437,988
	Less current maturities	(15,019		)	(15,016		)
	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	426,865		$	422,972
	Weighted average interest rate at end of period	2.68		%	2.68		%

Recovered_Sheet1

Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost	'
	The components of net periodic benefit cost for these plans are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Post-Employment Benefit Plan Cost	2014			2013			2014			2013
	(Amounts in thousands)	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	Service cost	$	1,075		$	1,318		$	48		$	93
	Interest cost	2,812			2,699			283			425
	Expected return on plan assets	(3,781		)	(3,890		)	—			—
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	1,499			1,992			187			355
	Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			(360		)	—
	Total net periodic benefit cost	$	1,605		$	2,119		$	158		$	873

Financial_Guarantees_and_Commi1

Financial Guarantees and Commitments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Financial Guarantees and Commitments [Abstract]	'
Summary of financial guarantees and commitments	'
	Significant financial guarantees and other commercial commitments are as follows:
	Financial Guarantees and Commitments	March 31,		December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014		2013
	Letters of credit outstanding	$	3,248	$	3,248
	Other financial guarantees	2,401		3,363
	Total financial guarantees and commitments	$	5,649	$	6,611

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Comprehensive Income Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, and changes in the period	'
	The following table summarizes accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of related income taxes:
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Gain	March 31,			December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Pension and other post-employment benefits	$	(52,030	)	$	(53,009	)
	Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments	(2,169		)	(2,173		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	11,560			11,607
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(42,639	)	$	(43,575	)
	The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of income taxes, for the periods indicated:
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Pension and other post-employment benefits			Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments				Foreign currency translation adjustment			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain at beginning of period	$	(53,009	)	$	(2,173	)		$	11,607		$	(43,575	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) gain before reclassifications	95			(377		)		(47		)	(329		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to Consolidated Statement of Income	884			381				—			1,265
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	979			4				(47		)	936
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain at end of period	$	(52,030	)	$	(2,169	)		$	11,560		$	(42,639	)
Summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income	'
	The following table summarizes the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the Consolidated Statements of Income:
	Reclassifications From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Income	Three Months Ended						Affected line item in Consolidated
		March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014			2013			Statements of Income
	Unrealized losses on derivative financial
	instruments:
	Foreign currency hedge losses	$	(610	)	$	(43	)	Cost of sales
	Income tax benefit	229			16			Provision for income taxes
	Unrealized losses on derivative financial	$	(381	)	$	(27	)
	instruments, net
	Pension and other post-employment benefits
	amortization:
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	$	(1,686	)	$	—		Cost of goods sold and Selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A")
	Amortization of prior service cost	360			—			Cost of sales and SG&A
	Income tax benefit	442			—			Provision for income taxes
	Pension and other post-employment benefits	$	(884	)	$	—
	amortization, net
	Total reclassifications for the period, net	$	(1,265	)	$	(27	)

Earnings_Per_Share_Data_Tables

Earnings Per Share Data (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Shares used in the denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share computations	'
	Shares used in the denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations were as follows:
	Earnings Per Share	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Shares in thousands)	2014		2013
	Actual weighted average common shares outstanding	49,631		49,374
	Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents	616		815
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	50,247		50,189
	Options and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) excluded from computation as anti- dilutive because they are out–of–the–money	2,677		1,581
	Unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) considered to be	383		253
	participating securities
	Effect of allocation of undistributed earnings to participating securities under the two
	class method:
	Basic earnings per share	$	—	$	—
	Diluted earnings per share	$	—	$	—

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Schedule of stock-based compensation awards	'
	The Company made the following stock-based compensation awards:
	Stock-Based Compensation	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	SARs granted (number of shares)	749			645
	RSUs granted (number of shares)	150			131
	Aggregate fair value at time of grant; SARs	$	4,346		$	4,231
	Aggregate fair value at time of grant; RSUs	$	1,862		$	1,831
Assumptions used to estimate fair value of SARs issued	'
	The following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of SARs in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:
	Assumptions Used for SARs	2014		2013
	Estimated average life	6 years		6 years
	Risk-free interest rate	1.90%		1.10%
	Expected and weighted average volatility	46.80%		49.60%
	Dividend yield	0.00%		0.00%
	Estimated forfeiture rate	4.29%		2.67%
	Weighted average exercise price	$12.44		$13.81
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$5.80		$6.56

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Summary of selected financial information by segment	'
	The following table presents selected financial information by segment:
	Segment Information	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Sales:
	FLAG	$	165,215		$	165,143
	FRAG	59,881			60,249
	Corporate and Other	6,863			7,223
	Total sales	$	231,959		$	232,615
	Contribution to operating income (loss):
	FLAG	$	28,077		$	24,568
	FRAG	(899		)	(1,086		)
	Corporate and Other	(6,390		)	(4,339		)
	Operating income	$	20,788		$	19,143
	Depreciation and amortization:
	FLAG	$	6,516		$	6,985
	FRAG	3,832			4,298
	Corporate and Other	796			543
	Depreciation and amortization	$	11,144		$	11,826
Schedule of goodwill by segment	'

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information	'
	Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2014		2013
	Cash paid for:
	Interest	$	2,832	$	3,784
	Income taxes, net	5,366		8,713
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Purchases of property, plant, and equipment not yet paid as of period end	$	1,331	$	677

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Estimated fair values of senior credit facility loans	'
	The estimated fair values of the senior credit facility loans as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are presented below:
	Fair Value of Debt	31-Mar-14					31-Dec-13
	(Amounts in thousands)	Carrying			Fair Value		Carrying			Fair Value
		Amount			Level 2		Amount			Level 2
	Senior credit facility debt	$	439,093		$	430,311	$	435,107		$	426,405
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'
	Derivatives held by the Company are summarized as follows:
	Derivative Financial Instruments	Carrying Value on Consolidated Balance			Assets/Liabilities Measured at Fair Value							Consolidated Balance Sheets
	(Amounts in thousands)	Sheets			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Classification
	31-Mar-14
	Current Assets:
	Foreign currency hedge agreements	$	7		$	—	$	7		$	—	Other current assets
	Current Liabilities:
	Interest rate hedge agreements	(1,515		)	—		(1,515		)	—		Accrued expenses
	Foreign currency hedge agreements	(836		)	—		(836		)	—		Accrued expenses
	Long-Term Liabilities:
	Interest rate hedge agreements	(1,129		)	—		(1,129		)	—		Other liabilities
	31-Dec-13
	Current Liabilities:
	Interest rate hedge agreements	$	(1,509	)	$	—	$	(1,509	)	$	—	Accrued expenses
	Foreign currency hedge agreements	(571		)	—		(571		)	—		Accrued expenses
	Long-Term Liabilities:
	Interest rate hedge agreements	(1,400		)	—		(1,400		)	—		Other liabilities

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate	$0.90	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	'	$3	$3.10

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (Pentruder [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Pentruder [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]	29-Jan-14

Facility_Closure_and_Restructu1

Facility Closure and Restructuring Costs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
		2013 Facility Consolidation [Member]	2013 Facility Consolidation [Member]	2014 Facility Consolidation [Member]	Non Cash Transition Costs [Member]	Cash transition costs including severance and moving [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Employee Severance [Member]
			Cost of sales		2013 Facility Consolidation [Member]	2013 Facility Consolidation [Member]	2014 Facility Consolidation [Member]	2014 Facility Consolidation [Member]	2014 Facility Consolidation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	$24,900,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	'	9,000,000	2,200,000	'	5,100,000	3,900,000	'	'	'
Facility Closure and Restructuring Costs (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Direct costs incurred before reclassifications	'	800,000	'	700,000	'	'	600,000	800,000	'
Restructuring Reserve	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$83,000

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials and supplies	$21,501	$21,476
Work in progress	18,241	19,400
Finished goods	114,834	116,079
Total inventories	$154,576	$156,955

Intangible_Assets_Details

Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Covenants not to compete

Covenants not to compete

Covenants not to compete

Covenants not to compete

Patents

Patents

Patents

Patents

Manufacturing technology

Manufacturing technology

Trademarks [Member]

Trademarks [Member]

Customer relationships, including backlog

Customer relationships, including backlog

Customer relationships, including backlog

Customer relationships, including backlog

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Summary of intangible assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Life in Years

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'7 years

'

'

'11 years

'13 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'19 years

Goodwill

$143,170

$142,682

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Trademarks and trade names

58,809

58,814

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total with indefinite lives

201,979

201,496

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total with finite lives, Gross Amount

122,223

117,253

6,092

1,112

'

'

5,320

5,320

'

'

2,637

2,639

549

549

107,625

107,633

'

'

Total intangible assets, Gross Amount

324,202

318,749

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total with finite lives, Accumulated Amortization

$52,102

$48,926

$1,225

$1,064

'

'

$2,096

$1,988

'

'

$2,637

$2,639

$45

$18

$46,099

$43,217

'

'

Intangible_Assets_Details_1

Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
			Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization expense	$3,182	$3,557	$7,000	$8,400	$10,000	$11,400	$12,800

Intangible_Assets_Intangible_A

Intangible Assets Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill	$143,170	$142,682
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	492	'
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-4	'
Carlton [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill	64,603	64,607
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0	'
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-4	'
Frag [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill	78,061	78,061
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0	'
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	0	'
Corporate and Other [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill	506	14
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	492	'
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	$0	'

Intangible_Assets_Intangible_A1

Intangible Assets Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	$24.90
Trade Names [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	2.1
Impairment of Goodwill [Member] | Spee Co [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	19.6
Impairment of Goodwill [Member] | P B L [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	$3.20

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Components of long-term debt	'	'
Revolving credit facility borrowings	$182,650	$175,000
Term loans	256,443	260,107
Debt and capital lease obligation of PBL	2,791	2,881
Total debt	441,884	437,988
Less current maturities	-15,019	-15,016
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$426,865	$422,972
Weighted average interest rate at end of period	2.68%	2.68%

Debt_Details_Textual

Debt (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Fees and transaction costs incurred	$1.60	'
Interest Expense, Lessee, Assets under Capital Lease	'	0.5
Term loans	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Quarterly principal payment required	3.7	'
Final payment due on maturity date	219.8	'
Revolving credit facility	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum borrowings	400	'
Additional borrowings available	93	'
Maturity date	31-Aug-16	'
Senior Credit Facilities	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of pledge of stock as additional collateral	65.00%	'
Senior Credit Facilities | After December 31, 2013	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed charge coverage ratio	1.15	'
Senior Credit Facilities | Through March 31, 2014	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum leverage ratio	4.35	'
Senior Credit Facilities | Through June 30, 2014	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum leverage ratio	4.25	'
Senior Credit Facilities | Through December 31, 2014	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum leverage ratio	4	'
Senior Credit Facilities | Through June 30, 2015	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum leverage ratio	3.75	'
Senior Credit Facilities | Through September 30, 2015	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum leverage ratio	3.5	'
Senior Credit Facilities | Through December 31, 2015	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum leverage ratio	3.25	'
Senior Credit Facilities | After December 31, 2015	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum leverage ratio	3	'
PBL	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Capital lease obligations	0.6	'
Woods Tisco [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Capital lease obligations	$2.60	'

Pension_and_Other_PostEmployme1

Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
			Pension Benefits	Pension Benefits	Other Benefits	Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	$142	$11,600	'	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service cost	'	'	1,075	1,318	48	93
Interest cost	'	'	2,812	2,699	283	425
Expected return on plan assets	'	'	-3,781	-3,890	0	0
Amortization of net actuarial losses	-1,686	'	1,499	1,992	187	355
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	'	'	0	0	-360	0
Total net periodic benefit cost	'	'	$1,605	$2,119	$158	$873

Recovered_Sheet2

Pension and other Post-Employment Benefit Plans Pension and other Post-Employment Benefit Plans (Details Textual) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
			Defined Benefit Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]	Scenario, Forecast [Member]
				Defined Benefit Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	'	'	$7,400,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	142,000	11,600,000	'	'
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	'	'	4,200,000	'
Postemployment Benefits, Period Expense	'	'	'	$2,100,000

Financial_Guarantees_and_Commi2

Financial Guarantees and Commitments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of financial guarantees and commitments	'	'
Letters of credit outstanding	$3,248	$3,248
Other financial guarantees	2,401	3,363
Total financial guarantees and commitments	$5,649	$6,611

Contingent_Liabilities_Conting

Contingent Liabilities Contingent Liabilities (Details) (Product Liability And Environmental Remediation Costs, USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Product Liability And Environmental Remediation Costs	'
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]	'
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value	$6.30

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	($43,575)	($75,419)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-329	-2,588
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to Consolidated Statement of Income	1,265	27
Net current period other comprehensive loss	936	-2,561
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	-42,639	-77,980
Pensions and postretirement benefits	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	-53,009	-81,983
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	95	550
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to Consolidated Statement of Income	-884	0
Pension liability adjustment	979	550
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	-52,030	-81,433
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	-2,173	-2,514
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-377	-246
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to Consolidated Statement of Income	-381	-27
Unrealized losses	4	-219
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	-2,169	-2,733
Foreign currency translation	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	11,607	9,078
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-47	-2,892
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to Consolidated Statement of Income	0	0
Net current period other comprehensive loss	-47	-2,892
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	$11,560	$6,186

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	($42,639)	($77,980)	($43,575)	($75,419)
Cost of sales	165,066	169,510	'	'
Provision for income taxes	5,716	6,312	'	'
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	44,568	43,962	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	-329	-2,588	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	1,265	27	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	936	-2,561	'	'
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments	'	'	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-2,169	-2,733	-2,173	-2,514
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	-377	-246	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	-381	-27	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax	4	-219	'	'
Pensions and postretirement benefits	'	'	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-52,030	-81,433	-53,009	-81,983
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	95	550	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	-884	0	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	979	550	'	'
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	11,560	6,186	11,607	9,078
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	-47	-2,892	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	0	0	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-47	-2,892	'	'
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income | Unrealized losses on derivative instruments	'	'	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales	-610	-43	'	'
Provision for income taxes	229	16	'	'
Net reclassifications for the period	-1,265	-27	'	'
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income | Pensions and postretirement benefits	'	'	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Provision for income taxes	442	0	'	'
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	-1,686	0	'	'
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Prior Service Cost [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	360	'	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net [Member] [Domain] | Unrealized losses on derivative instruments	'	'	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales	-381	-27	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net [Member] [Domain] | Pensions and postretirement benefits	'	'	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	($884)	$0	'	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Data_Detail

Earnings Per Share Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Shares used in the denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations	'	'
Shares for basic per share computation - weighted average common shares outstanding	49,631	49,374
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents	616	815
Shares for diluted per share computation	50,247	50,189
Options and stock appreciation rights ("SARs") excluded from computation as anti-dilutive because they are out-of-the-money	2,677	1,581
Unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units ("RSUs") considered to be participating securities	383	253
Effect (decrease) of allocation of undistributed earnings (net income) to the participating securities under the two class method:	'	'
Basic earnings per share	$0	$0
Diluted earnings per share	$0	$0

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]	'	'
Schedule of stock-based compensation awards	'	'
Granted (number of shares)	749	645
Aggregate fair value; at time of grant	$4,346	$4,231
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'
Schedule of stock-based compensation awards	'	'
Granted (number of shares)	150	131
Aggregate fair value; at time of grant	$1,862	$1,831

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) (Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]	'	'
Assumption used to estimate fair value of SARs issued :	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	'6 years	'6 years
Risk-free interest rate	1.90%	'
Risk-free interest rate, Maximum	'	1.10%
Expected volatility	46.80%	49.60%
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Estimated Forfeiture Rate	4.29%	2.67%
Weighted average exercise price	$12.44	$13.81
Weighted average grant date fair value	$5.80	$6.56

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Vesting period of shares granted to employees	'3 years
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$11.40
Weighted average period for recognition of stock-based compensation expense (months)	'28 months
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Term of shares granted (years)	'10 years

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Summary of selected financial information by segment	'	'
Sales	$231,959	$232,615
Operating income (loss)	20,788	19,143
Depreciation and amortization	11,144	11,826
FLAG	'	'
Summary of selected financial information by segment	'	'
Sales	165,215	165,143
Operating income (loss)	28,077	24,568
Depreciation and amortization	6,516	6,985
FRAG	'	'
Summary of selected financial information by segment	'	'
Sales	59,881	60,249
Operating income (loss)	-899	-1,086
Depreciation and amortization	3,832	4,298
Corporate and Other	'	'
Summary of selected financial information by segment	'	'
Sales	6,863	7,223
Operating income (loss)	-6,390	-4,339
Depreciation and amortization	$796	$543

Segment_Information_Details1

Segment Information (Details1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Changes in goodwill are summarized as follows:	'
Goodwill, Balance beginning of period	$142,682
Effect of changes in foreign currency translation rates	-4
Goodwill, Balance end of period	143,170
FLAG	'
Changes in goodwill are summarized as follows:	'
Goodwill, Balance beginning of period	64,607
Effect of changes in foreign currency translation rates	-4
Goodwill, Balance end of period	64,603
FRAG	'
Changes in goodwill are summarized as follows:	'
Goodwill, Balance beginning of period	78,061
Effect of changes in foreign currency translation rates	0
Goodwill, Balance end of period	78,061
Corporate and Other	'
Changes in goodwill are summarized as follows:	'
Goodwill, Balance beginning of period	14
Effect of changes in foreign currency translation rates	0
Goodwill, Balance end of period	$506

Segment_Information_Details_Te

Segment Information (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
	Countries
Other information	'
Percentage of sales shipped to customers outside of the U.S.	54.00%
Number of countries in which products are sold	110

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]	'	'
Capital Lease Obligations	$1,331	$677
Schedule of Supplemental cash flow information	'	'
Interest paid	2,832	3,784
Income taxes paid, net	$5,366	$8,713

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amount	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Senior credit facility debt	$439,093	$435,107
Fair Value	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Senior credit facility debt	$430,311	$426,405

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Details 2) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities [Member] | Level 1 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	$0	$0
Other Liabilities [Member] | Level 2 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	-1,129	-1,400
Other Liabilities [Member] | Level 3 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 1 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 1 | Foreign currency hedge agreements	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 2 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	-1,515	-1,509
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 2 | Foreign currency hedge agreements	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	-836	-571
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 3 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 3 | Foreign currency hedge agreements	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	0	0
Other Assets [Member] | Level 1 | Foreign currency hedge agreements	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	0	'
Other Assets [Member] | Level 2 | Foreign currency hedge agreements	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	7	'
Other Assets [Member] | Level 3 | Foreign currency hedge agreements	'	'
Summary of derivatives held by the company	'	'
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	$0	'

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru4

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Details Textual) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives	$38,600,000	$40,000,000
Principal term loan	130,000,000	'
Foreign currency hedge agreements	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Cumulative unrealized pre-tax loss on derivative contracts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	800,000	600,000
Aggregate notional amount of Foreign currency contracts outstanding	'	'
Interest rate cap	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Term loan principal outstanding notional amount	$103,700,000	'
Interest rate cap | Minimum	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Interest rate swap contracts	3.30%	'
Interest rate cap | Maximum	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Interest rate payment determined by maximum LIBOR rate	7.50%	'
Interest rate swap contracts	4.20%	'
Senior Credit Facilities	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Percentage of outstanding principal on term loans comprising interest rate agreements	35.00%	'