Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) 10-Q24 Oct 142015 Q2 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 20, 2014
Document Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Columbus McKinnon Corporation	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001005229	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--03-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	'	19,961,752
Entity Public Float	$438,941,225	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2015	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$114,481	$112,309
Trade accounts receivable	79,874	93,223
Inventories	100,062	97,576
Prepaid expenses and other	22,196	23,444
Total current assets	316,613	326,552
Property, plant, and equipment, net	76,122	78,687
Goodwill	116,978	119,303
Other intangibles, net	18,686	20,842
Marketable securities	22,149	21,941
Deferred taxes on income	20,909	23,406
Other assets	8,217	7,943
Total assets	579,674	598,674
Current liabilities:	'	'
Trade accounts payable	26,007	35,359
Accrued liabilities	44,325	52,348
Current portion of long term debt	711	1,588
Total current liabilities	71,043	89,295
Senior debt, less current portion	1,628	2,020
Subordinated debt	148,822	148,685
Other non current liabilities	55,486	67,388
Total liabilities	276,979	307,388
Shareholders' equity:	'	'
Voting common stock; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 19,960,947 and 19,806,300 shares issued and outstanding	200	198
Additional paid in capital	200,759	198,546
Retained earnings	150,354	133,820
ESOP debt guarantee	0	-142
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-48,618	-41,136
Total shareholders' equity	302,695	291,286
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$579,674	$598,674

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical)	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Common Stock Shares Authorized	50,000,000,000	'
Common Stock Shares Issued	19,960,947,000	19,806,300,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenues [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$146,991	$138,852	$289,923	$277,743
Cost of products sold	99,835	94,592	197,202	189,992
Gross profit	47,156	44,260	92,721	87,751
Operating Expenses [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Selling expenses	17,146	17,281	35,037	34,028
General and administrative expenses	13,300	14,167	27,379	27,017
Amortization of intangibles	576	526	1,165	985
Total operating expenses	31,022	31,974	63,581	62,030
Income from operations	16,134	12,286	29,140	25,721
Other Income & Expenses [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Interest and debt expense	3,264	3,372	6,633	6,743
Investment income	-465	-276	-667	-492
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)	-169	195	-212	420
Other expense (income), net	69	-1,261	-108	-1,172
Income before income tax expense	13,435	10,256	23,494	20,222
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense	2,836	3,134	6,162	6,080
Net income	10,599	7,122	17,332	14,142
Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Retained earnings - beginning of period	140,553	111,211	133,820	104,191
Retained earnings - end of period	150,354	118,333	150,354	118,333
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Average basic shares outstanding	19,950,000	19,655,000	19,900,000	19,587,000
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Average diluted shares outstanding	20,187,000	19,959,000	20,148,000	19,866,000
Earnings Per Share Basic [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$0.53	$0.36	$0.87	$0.72
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$0.53	$0.36	$0.86	$0.71
Dividends	($798)	'	($798)	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income	$10,599	$7,122	$17,332	$14,142
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-8,349	3,065	-8,018	2,935
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of taxes of $(45), $(82), $(116), and $(108)	88	105	204	191
Change in pension liability and postretirement obligation, net of taxes of $(142), $62, $(143), $65	263	-115	264	-120
Adjustments for unrealized (gain) loss on investments:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gain (losses) arising during the period, net of tax	5	292	282	-142
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income, net of taxes of $107, $392, $115, and $518	-198	-727	-214	-962
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments	-193	-435	68	-1,104
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	-8,191	2,620	-7,482	1,902
Comprehensive income	$2,408	$9,742	$9,850	$16,044

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, taxes	($45)	($82)	($116)	($108)
Unrealized holding (loss) gain arising during the period, taxes	-3	-158	-152	76
Reclassification adjustment for (gain) loss included in net income, taxes	107	392	115	518
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Transition Asset (Obligation), before Tax	($142)	$62	($143)	$65

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$17,332	$14,142
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	7,317	6,324
Deferred income taxes and related valuation allowance	-404	-1,249
Net gain on sale of real estate, investments, and other	-350	-1,543
Stock-based compensation	1,919	1,758
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount on subordinated debt	434	436
Insured Event, Gain (Loss)	250	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisition:	'	'
Trade accounts receivable	11,138	5,074
Inventories	-6,070	-10,433
Prepaid expenses	63	-1,024
Other assets	-322	684
Trade accounts payable	-6,301	-5,366
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities	-5,681	-1,353
Non-current liabilities	-6,586	-5,741
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	12,739	1,709
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	976	3,724
Purchases of marketable securities	-787	-2,597
Capital expenditures	-7,585	-8,033
Purchase of business	0	-5,847
Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities	16	'
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	-7,380	-12,753
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,099	838
Repayment of debt	-1,220	-295
Change in ESOP guarantee and other	-779	206
Dividends, Cash	-1,591	0
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	-2,491	749
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-696	454
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	2,172	-9,841
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	112,309	121,660
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	114,481	111,819
Supplementary cash flow data:	'	'
Interest paid	6,335	6,547
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$5,568	$7,465

Description_of_Business

Description of Business	6 Months Ended
Description of Business	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Description of Business	'
	Description of Business

	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the Company) at September 30, 2014, the results of its operations for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, and cash flows for the six months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, have been included. Results for the period ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending March 31, 2015. The balance sheet at March 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Columbus McKinnon Corporation annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2014.

	The Company is a leading designer, marketer and manufacturer of material handling products and services which efficiently and safely move, lift, position and secure material. Key products include hoists, rigging tools, cranes, and actuators. The Company’s material handling products are sold globally, principally to third party distributors through diverse distribution channels, and to a lesser extent directly to end-users. During both the three and six months ended September 30, 2014, approximately 58% of sales were to customers in the U.S.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Combination, Step Acquisition [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions

	On June 1, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common shares of Hebetechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H (“Hebetechnik”) located in Austria, a privately owned company with annual sales of approximately $10,000,000. Hebetechnik has been a value-added partner of the Company in the lifting industry in the Austrian market for over 20 years. The results of Hebetechnik are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The acquisition of Hebetechnik is not considered significant to the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

	The acquisition of Hebetechnik was funded with existing cash. The purchase price has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. The excess consideration of $5,324,000 was recorded as goodwill. The identifiable intangible asset consisted of order backlog at the date of the acquisition and was estimated to have a three month useful life. Goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition is deductible for Austrian tax purposes. The assignment of purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was as follows (in thousands):



	Working capital	$	212

	Other current assets	58

	Property, plant and equipment	446

	Goodwill	5,324

	Long term debt	(193		)
	Total	$	5,847


	On February 28, 2014 the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common shares of Unified Industries, Inc. (“Unified”) located in Howell, Michigan, a privately-owned company with annual sales of approximately $13,000,000. Unified designs, manufacturers and markets overhead aluminum light rail workstations primarily used in automotive and other industrial applications. Unified's products are a natural extension of the Company's hoist portfolio and are expected to broaden the scope of the Company's bundled product solutions. The results of Unified are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The acquisition of Unified is not considered significant to the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

	The acquisition of Unified was funded with existing cash. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. The excess consideration of $6,980,000 was recorded as goodwill. The identifiable intangible assets acquired include engineered drawings of $4,960,000, customer relationships of $2,300,000, trademark and trade names of $1,200,000, backlog of $185,000, and non-compete agreements of $14,000. The weighted average life of the acquired identifiable intangible assets subject to amortization was estimated at 20.3 years at the time of acquisition. Goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition is not deductible for U.S. income tax purposes.
	The preliminary assignment of purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is as follows (in thousands):


	Working capital	$	3,854

	Property, plant and equipment	210

	Identifiable intangible assets	8,659

	Other long term assets	97

	Other long term liabilities	(3,293		)
	Goodwill	6,980

	Total	$	16,507

	For both Unified and Hebetechnik, goodwill represents future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that do not meet the criteria for separate recognition apart from goodwill, including assembled workforce, growth opportunities and increased presence in the markets served by the target companies.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements

	Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” establishes the standards for reporting financial assets and liabilities and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually). Under these standards, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e. the "exit price") in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

	ASC Topic 820-10-35-37 establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company's assumptions about the valuation techniques that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is separated into three levels based on the reliability of inputs as follows:

	Level 1 - Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these products does not entail a significant degree of judgment.

	Level 2 - Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly, involving some degree of judgment.

	Level 3 - Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. The degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

	The availability of observable inputs can vary and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including the type of asset/liability, whether the asset/liability is established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

	Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, assumptions are required to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.

	When valuing its derivative portfolio, the Company primarily uses readily observable market data in conjunction with internally developed discounted cash flow valuation models and, consequently, the fair value of the Company’s derivatives is based on Level 2 inputs. The Company uses quoted prices in an inactive market when valuing its Subordinated Debt, represented by the 7 7/8% Notes due 2019, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (7 7/8% Notes) and, consequently, the fair value is based on Level 2 inputs. The carrying value of the Company’s senior debt approximates fair value based on current market interest rates for debt instruments of similar credit standing and, consequently, its fair value is based on Level 2 inputs.

	The following table provides information regarding financial assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value (in thousands):



		Fair value measurements at reporting date using
		September 30,			Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets		Significant other observable inputs			Significant unobservable inputs
	Description	2014			(Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	Assets/(Liabilities) measured at fair value:
	Marketable securities	$	22,149		$	22,149	$	—		$	—

	Derivative Assets	38			—		38			—


	Disclosed at fair value:

	Subordinated debt	$	(156,375	)	$	—	$	(156,375	)	$	—

	Senior debt	(2,339		)	—		(2,339		)	—



		Fair value measurements at reporting date using
		March 31,			Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets		Significant other observable inputs			Significant unobservable inputs
	Description	2014			(Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	Assets/(Liabilities) measured at fair value:
	Marketable securities	$	21,941		$	21,941	$	—		$	—

	Derivative liabilities	(42		)	—		(42		)	—




	Disclosed at fair value:

	Subordinated debt	$	(161,250	)	$	—	$	(161,250	)	$	—

	Senior debt	(3,608		)	—		(3,608		)	—


	The Company did not have any nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized at fair value on a recurring basis.

	The carrying amount of these financial assets and liabilities are the same as their fair value with the exception of the subordinated debt whose carrying value is a liability of $148,822,000 at September 30, 2014 and $148,685,000 at March 31, 2014.

	Interest and dividend income on marketable securities are recorded in investment (income) loss. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded in foreign currency exchange (gain) loss or other comprehensive loss, to the extent that the derivative qualifies as a hedge under the provisions of ASC Topic 815. Interest and dividend income on marketable securities are measured based upon amounts earned on their respective declaration dates.

Assets and liabilities that were measured on a non-recurring basis during the year ended March 31, 2014 include assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the acquisitions of Hebetechnik and Unified described in Note 2. The estimated fair values allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed relied upon fair value measurements based primarily on Level 3 inputs. The valuation techniques used to allocate fair values to working capital items; property, plant, and equipment; and identifiable intangible assets included the cost approach, market approach, and other income approaches. The valuation techniques relied on a number of inputs which included the cost and condition of property, plant, and equipment and forecasted net sales and income. For Unified, significant valuation inputs included an attrition rate of 8% for customer relationships, an engineering cost per hour of $57.20 for the engineered drawings, and a royalty rate of 1.5% for trademark and trade names. For Hebetechnik, significant valuation inputs included a weighted average cost of capital of 12.3%.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories

	Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):



		September 30,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	At cost - FIFO basis:
	Raw materials	$	55,571		$	55,072

	Work-in-process	15,012			12,338

	Finished goods	47,623			49,649

		118,206			117,059

	LIFO cost less than FIFO cost	(18,144		)	(19,483		)
	Net inventories	$	100,062		$	97,576


	An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must necessarily be based on management's estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Because these are subject to many factors beyond management's control, estimated interim results are subject to change in the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation.

Marketable_Securities

Marketable Securities	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'
Marketable Securities	'
	Marketable Securities

	All of the Company’s marketable securities, which consist of equity securities and fixed income securities, have been classified as available-for-sale securities and are therefore recorded at their fair values with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the shareholders’ equity section of the condensed consolidated balance sheet unless unrealized losses are deemed to be other-than-temporary. In such instances, the unrealized losses are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings within investment income. Estimated fair value is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet dates. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Interest and dividend income are included in investment income in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings.

	Marketable securities are carried as long-term assets since they are held for the settlement of the Company’s general and products liability insurance claims filed through CM Insurance Company, Inc., a wholly owned captive insurance subsidiary. The marketable securities are not available for general working capital purposes.

	In accordance with ASC Topic 320-10-35-30 “Investments – Debt & Equity Securities – Subsequent Measurement,” the Company reviews its marketable securities for declines in market value that may be considered other-than-temporary. The Company generally considers market value declines to be other-than-temporary if there are declines for a period longer than six months and in excess of 20% of original cost, or when other evidence indicates impairment. We also consider the nature of the underlying investments, our intent and ability to hold the investments until their market values recover, and other market conditions in making this assessment. There were no other-than-temporary impairments for the three and six months ended September 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013.

	During the three and six months ended September 30, 2014, investments that were previously written down were sold at a gain of $58,000. There were no such gains or losses recorded for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013.

	The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2014 (in thousands):



		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	Marketable securities	$	20,181	$	2,020	$	52	$	22,149





	The aggregate fair value of investments and unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):


		Aggregate Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	Securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	$	45	$	—

	Securities in a continuous loss position for more than 12 months	4,490		52

		$	4,535	$	52


	Net realized gains related to sales of marketable securities were $305,000 and $91,000, in the three month periods ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively and $329,000 and $127,000 for the six month periods then ended, respectively.

	In addition to the above, during the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 the Company sold certain equity securities previously recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets in prepaid expenses and other resulting in a gain of $1,028,000 and $1,354,000, respectively. This gain has been recorded within other (income) expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings.

	The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities at March 31, 2014 (in thousands):



		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	Marketable securities	$	20,078	$	2,013	$	150	$	21,941

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets

	Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually, in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 350-20-35-1. Goodwill impairment is deemed to exist if the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value. The fair value of a reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow methodology. The Company’s reporting units are determined based upon whether discrete financial information is available and reviewed regularly, whether those units constitute a business, and the extent of economic similarities between those reporting units for purposes of aggregation. The Company’s reporting units identified under ASC Topic 350-20-35-33 are at the component level, or one level below the reporting segment level as defined under ASC Topic 280-10-50-10 “Segment Reporting – Disclosure.” The Company has five reporting units. Only three of the five reporting units carried goodwill at September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014.

	When we evaluate the potential for goodwill impairment, we assess a range of qualitative factors including, but not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry conditions, the competitive environment, changes in the market for our products and services, regulatory and political developments, entity specific factors such as strategy and changes in key personnel and overall financial performance. If, after completing this assessment, it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we proceed to a two-step impairment test.


	In accordance with ASC Topic 350-20-35-3, the measurement of impairment of goodwill consists of two steps. In the first step, the Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. As part of the impairment analysis, the Company determines the fair value of each of its reporting units with goodwill using the income approach. The income approach uses a discounted cash flow methodology to determine fair value. This methodology recognizes value based on the expected receipt of future economic benefits. Key assumptions in the income approach include a free cash flow projection, an estimated discount rate, a long-term growth rate and a terminal value. These assumptions are based upon the Company’s historical experience, current market trends and future expectations.

	We performed our qualitative assessment during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014 and determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of each of its reporting units with goodwill, other than Duff-Norton, was less than that its applicable carrying value. Accordingly, the Company did not perform the two-step goodwill impairment test for any of its reporting units other than the Duff-Norton reporting unit. The Company performed step one of the two-step impairment test for the Duff-Norton reporting unit. Based on the results of the two-step impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company determined that the Duff-Norton reporting unit's fair value was not less than its applicable carrying value.

	Future impairment indicators, such as declines in forecasted cash flows, may cause additional significant impairment charges. Impairment charges could be based on such factors as the Company’s stock price, forecasted cash flows, assumptions used, control premiums or other variables.

	A summary of changes in goodwill during the three months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):



	Balance at April 1, 2014	$	119,303

	Currency translation	(2,325		)
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	116,978


	Identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination are amortized over their useful lives unless their useful lives are indefinite, in which case those intangible assets are tested for impairment annually (or upon identification of impairment indicators) and not amortized until their lives are determined to be finite.

	Identifiable intangible assets are summarized as follows (in thousands):



			September 30, 2014							March 31, 2014
			Gross		Accumulated			Net		Gross		Accumulated			Net
			Carrying		Amortization					Carrying		Amortization
			Amount							Amount
	Trademark		$	5,475	$	(1,800	)	$	3,675	$	5,969	$	(1,799	)	$	4,170

	Indefinite lived trademark		1,200		—			1,200		1,200		—			$	1,200

	Customer relationships		16,204		(7,906		)	8,298		17,453		(7,779		)	9,674

	Acquired technology		4,960		(117		)	4,843		4,960		(17		)	$	4,943

	Other		1,145		(475		)	670		1,135		(280		)	855

	Total		$	28,984	$	(10,298	)	$	18,686	$	30,717	$	(9,875	)	$	20,842


	Based on the current amount of identifiable intangible assets, the estimated amortization expense for each of the fiscal years 2015 through 2019 is expected to be approximately $2,300,000.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments	'
	Derivative Instruments

	The Company uses derivative instruments to manage selected foreign currency exposures. The Company does not use derivative instruments for speculative trading purposes. All derivative instruments must be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recorded as accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), or “AOCL,” and is reclassified to earnings when the underlying transaction has an impact on earnings. The ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is reported in foreign currency exchange (gain) loss in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations and retained earnings. For derivatives not classified as cash flow hedges, all changes in market value are recorded as a foreign currency exchange (gain) loss in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings. The cash flow effects of derivatives are reported within net cash provided by operating activities.

	The Company has a foreign currency forward agreement in place to offset changes in the value of an intercompany loan to a foreign subsidiary due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The notional amount of this derivative is $590,000 and the contract matures by April 30, 2016. This contract is marked to market each balance sheet date and is not designated as a hedge.

	The Company has foreign currency forward agreements in place to hedge changes in the value of recorded foreign currency assets and liabilities due to changes in foreign exchange rates at the settlement date. The notional amount of those derivatives is $444,000 and all contracts mature within two months. These contracts are marked to market each balance sheet date and are not designated as hedges.

	The Company has foreign currency forward agreements that are designated as cash flow hedges to hedge a portion of forecasted inventory purchases denominated in a foreign currency. The notional amount of those derivatives is $1,501,000 and all contracts mature within eight months of September 30, 2014.

	The Company has derivative contracts with one counterparty as of September 30, 2014. The Company is exposed to credit losses in the event of non performance by the counterparty on its financial instruments. The counterparty has an investment grade credit rating. The Company anticipates that the counterparty will be able to fully satisfy its obligations under the contracts.

	The Company's agreements with its foreign exchange contract counterparty contain provisions pursuant to which the Company could be declared in default of its derivative obligations. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had not posted any collateral related to these agreements. If the Company had breached any of these provisions as of September 30, 2014, it could have been required to settle its obligations under these agreements at amounts which approximate the September 30, 2014 fair values reflected in the table below. During the six months ended September 30, 2014, the Company was not in default of any of its derivative obligations.

	From its September 30, 2014 balance of accumulated other comprehensive loss, the Company expects to reclassify approximately $5,000 out of accumulated other comprehensive loss during the next 12 months.

	The following is the effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):



	September 30,	Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Foreign Exchange Contracts)	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Effective Portion)			Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)
	2014	Foreign exchange contracts	$	67		Cost of products sold	$	(21	)

	2013	Foreign exchange contracts	25			Cost of products sold	(80		)




	September 30,	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Foreign Exchange Contracts)	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
	2014	Foreign exchange contracts	Foreign currency exchange gain	$	45

	2013	Foreign exchange contracts	Foreign currency exchange gain	60


	The following is the effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings for the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):




	September 30,	Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Foreign Exchange Contracts)	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Effective Portion)		Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)
	2014	Foreign exchange contracts	70		Cost of products sold	$	(134	)

	2013	Foreign exchange contracts	116		Cost of products sold	(75		)




	September 30,	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Foreign Exchange Contracts)	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
	2014	Foreign exchange contracts	Foreign currency exchange gain	$	88

	2013	Foreign exchange contracts	Foreign currency exchange loss	(70		)


	As of September 30, 2014, the Company had no derivatives designated as net investments or fair value hedges in accordance with ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.”

	The following is information relative to the Company’s derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 (in thousands):



				Fair Value of Asset (Liability)
	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments	Balance Sheet Location		September 30, 2014				March 31,
								2014
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other Assets		$	61			$	—

Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued Liabilities		$	(47	)		$	(141	)

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Balance Sheet Location		September 30, 2014				March 31,
							2014
Foreign exchange contracts	Other Assets		$	24			$	163

Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued Liabilities		$	—			$	(64	)

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
Debt	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt

	At September 30, 2014 and 2013 the Company has access to borrow funds under a revolving credit facility (Current Revolving Credit Facility). The Current Revolving Credit Facility provides availability up to a maximum of $100,000,000 and has an initial term ending October 31, 2017.

	Provided there is no default, the Company may request an increase in the availability of the Current Revolving Credit Facility by an amount not exceeding $75,000,000, subject to lender approval. The unused portion of the Current Revolving Credit Facility totaled $94,748,000 net of outstanding borrowings of $0 and outstanding letters of credit of $5,252,000 as of September 30, 2014. The outstanding letters of credit at September 30, 2014 consisted of $852,000 in commercial letters of credit and $4,400,000 of standby letters of credit.


	Commitment fees are payable against the unused portion of the revolver based on the applicable rate. Interest on an outstanding borrowing used against the revolver is payable at varying rates depending on the type of outstanding borrowing and its associated interest rate plus its associated applicable rate. The two potential interest rates used are either a Base Rate (equivalent to a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2 of 1%, (b) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Bank of America as its "prime rate.", or (c) LIBOR plus 100 basis points or a Eurocurrency Rate (equivalent to LIBOR plus a Mandatory Cost).

	The applicable rate is determined based on the pricing grid in the Current Revolving Credit Facility which varies based on the Company's total leverage ratio and borrowing type at September 30, 2014. The mandatory cost is intended to compensate the lenders for the cost of European banking requirements.

	The Current Revolving Credit Facility is secured by all U.S. inventory, receivables, equipment, real property, subsidiary stock (limited to 65% of non-U.S. subsidiaries) and intellectual property.

	The corresponding credit agreement associated with the Current Revolving Credit Facility places certain debt covenant restrictions on the Company, including certain financial requirements and restrictions on dividend payments, with which the Company was in compliance as of September 30, 2014. Key financial covenants include a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25x, a maximum total leverage ratio, net of cash, of 3.50x and maximum annual capital expenditures of $30,000,000.

	At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company has outstanding $150,000,000 7 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2019 registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (7 7/8% Notes). The offering price of the notes was 98.545% of par after adjustment for original issue discount.

	Provisions of the 7 7/8% Notes include, without limitation, restrictions on indebtedness, asset sales, and dividends and other restricted payments. On or after February 1, 2015, the 7 7/8% Notes are redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at a redemption price of 103.938%, reducing to 101.969% and 100% on February 1, 2016 and February 1, 2017, respectively and are due February 1, 2019. In the event of a Change of Control (as defined in the indenture for such notes), each holder of the 7 7/8% Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of such holder’s 7 7/8% Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof. The 7 7/8% Notes are guaranteed by certain existing and future U.S. subsidiaries and are not subject to any sinking fund requirements.

	The gross balances of deferred financing costs were $4,133,000 as of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014. The accumulated amortization balances were $1,829,000 and $1,531,000 as of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 respectively.

	On June 22, 2007, the Company recorded a capital lease resulting from the sale and partial leaseback of its facility in Charlotte, NC under a 10 year lease agreement. The Company also has capital leases on certain production machinery and equipment. The outstanding balance on the capital lease obligations of $2,339,000 and $3,608,000 as of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 respectively, are included in senior debt in the consolidated balance sheets.

	The current and long term portion of the Company’s other senior debt consists primarily of capital lease obligations.

	Unsecured and uncommitted lines of credit are available to meet short-term working capital needs for certain of our subsidiaries operating outside of the U.S. The lines of credit are available on an offering basis, meaning that transactions under the line of credit will be on such terms and conditions, including interest rate, maturity, representations, covenants and events of default, as mutually agreed between our subsidiaries and the local bank at the time of each specific transaction. As of September 30, 2014, unsecured credit lines totaled approximately $6,568,000, of which $0 was drawn. In addition, unsecured lines of $12,062,000 were available for bank guarantees issued in the normal course of business of which $4,477,000 was utilized.

	Refer to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2014 for further information on its debt arrangements.

Net_Periodic_Benefit_Cost

Net Periodic Benefit Cost	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	Net Periodic Benefit Cost

	The following table sets forth the components of net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans (in thousands):


		Three months ended						Six months ended
		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
	Service costs	$	557		$	629		$	1,117		$	1,253

	Interest cost	2,509			2,418			5,038			4,827

	Expected return on plan assets	(3,547		)	(3,157		)	(7,096		)	(6,314		)
	Net amortization	1,046			1,582			2,115			3,159

	Net periodic pension cost	$	565		$	1,472		$	1,174		$	2,925


	The Company currently plans to contribute approximately $11,000,000 to its pension plans in fiscal 2015.

	The following table sets forth the components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the Company’s defined benefit postretirement plans (in thousands):


		Three months ended						Six months ended
		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
	Interest cost	$	54		$	63		$	108		$	125

	Amortization of plan net losses	19			22			38			43

	Net periodic postretirement cost	$	73		$	85		$	146		$	168


	For additional information on the Company’s defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans, refer to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2014.

	In October 2014 the Company completed negotiations with one of its labor unions which resulted in an amendment to one of its pension plans. The Company has estimated that the curtailment charge resulting from this amendment will not be material to the financial statements.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share

	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013
	Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Net income	$	10,599	$	7,122	$	17,332	$	14,142


	Denominators:

	Weighted-average common stock outstanding – denominator for basic EPS	19,950		19,655		19,900		19,587

	Effect of dilutive employee stock options and other share-based awards	237		304		248		279

	Adjusted weighted-average common stock outstanding and assumed conversions – denominator for diluted EPS	20,187		19,959		20,148		19,866



	Stock options and performance shares with respect to 133,000 and 17,000 common shares for the three month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 130,000 and 47,000 common shares for the six month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for September 30, 2014 and 2013 because they were antidilutive. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2014 an additional 35,000 in contingently issuable shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because a performance condition had not yet been met.

	On July 26, 2010, the shareholders of the Company approved the 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). The Company grants share based compensation to eligible participants under the LTIP. The total number of shares of common stock with respect to which awards may be granted under the plan is 1,250,000 including shares not previously authorized for issuance under any of the Prior Stock Plans and any shares not issued or subject to outstanding awards under the Prior Stock Plans.

	During the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, a total of 62,816 and 116,623 shares of stock were issued upon the exercising of stock options related to the Company’s stock option plans. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 89,729 shares of restricted stock units vested and were issued.

	On October 19, 2014 the Company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.04 per common share. The dividend will be paid on November 17, 2014 to shareholders of record on November 7, 2014. The dividend payment is expected to be approximately $800,000.

	During the quarter ended September 30, 2014 the final quarterly loan payment was made by the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to the Company. There are no shares of collateralized common stock related to the ESOP loan outstanding at September 30, 2014.

	Refer to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in its Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2014 for further information on its earnings per share and stock plans.

Loss_Contingencies

Loss Contingencies	6 Months Ended
Loss Contingencies	Sep. 30, 2014
Loss Contingency [Abstract]	'
Loss Contingencies	'
	Loss Contingencies

	Like many industrial manufacturers, the Company is involved in asbestos-related litigation. In continually evaluating costs relating to its estimated asbestos-related liability, the Company reviews, among other things, the incidence of past and recent claims, the historical case dismissal rate, the mix of the claimed illnesses and occupations of the plaintiffs, its recent and historical resolution of the cases, the number of cases pending against it, the status and results of broad-based settlement discussions, and the number of years such activity might continue. Based on this review, the Company has estimated its share of liability to defend and resolve probable asbestos-related personal injury claims. This estimate is highly uncertain due to the limitations of the available data and the difficulty of forecasting with any certainty the numerous variables that can affect the range of the liability. The Company will continue to study the variables in light of additional information in order to identify trends that may become evident and to assess their impact on the range of liability that is probable and estimable.

	Based on actuarial information, the Company has estimated its asbestos-related aggregate liability including related legal costs to range between $7,000,000 and $12,000,000 using actuarial parameters of continued claims for a period of 18 to 30 years from September 30, 2014. The Company's estimation of its asbestos-related aggregate liability that is probable and estimable, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles approximates $8,514,000, which has been reflected as a liability in the consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2014. The recorded liability does not consider the impact of any potential favorable federal legislation. This liability will fluctuate based on the uncertainty in the number of future claims that will be filed and the cost to resolve those claims, which may be influenced by a number of factors, including the outcome of the ongoing broad-based settlement negotiations, defensive strategies, and the cost to resolve claims outside the broad-based settlement program. Of this amount, management expects to incur asbestos settlement payments and legal defense costs of approximately $2,000,000 over the next 12 months. Because payment of these costs is likely to extend over many years, management believes that the potential additional costs for claims will not have a material effect on the financial condition of the Company or its liquidity, although the effect of any future liabilities recorded could be material to earnings in a future period.


	The Company is also involved in other unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. The most prevalent of these unresolved actions involve disputes related to product design, manufacture and performance. The Company's estimation of its product-related aggregate liability that is probable and estimable, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles approximates $5,668,000, which has been reflected as a liability in the consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2014. In some cases, we cannot reasonably estimate a range of loss because there is insufficient information regarding the matter. Management believes that the potential additional costs for claims will not have a material effect on the financial condition of the Company or its liquidity, although the effect of any future liabilities recorded could be material to earnings in a future period.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes

	Income tax expense as a percentage of income from continuing operations before income tax expense was 21% and 31% in the quarter ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively and 26% and 30% for the six-month periods then ended, respectively. Typically these percentages vary from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to varying effective tax rates at the Company's foreign subsidiaries, and the jurisdictional mix of taxable income for these subsidiaries. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2014 income taxes as a percentage of income before income taxes was lower than our projected rate for fiscal 2015 due to a recently issued tax regulation that results in the utilization of certain tax credits relating to previous fiscal years. The credits result in an income tax benefit of $1,431,000 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2014 and reduce the effective tax rate by 11% and 6% respectively. We estimate that the effective tax rate related to continuing operations will be approximately 27% to 32% for fiscal 2015.

Summary_Financial_Information

Summary Financial Information	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Summary Financial Information [Abstract]	'
Summary Financial Information	'
	Summary Financial Information

	The following information (in thousands) sets forth the condensed consolidating summary financial information of the parent and guarantors, which guarantee the 7 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, and the nonguarantors. The guarantors are 100% owned and the guarantees are full, unconditional, joint and several.



			Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
									Guarantors
	As of September 30, 2014
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	76,111		$	—		$	38,370			$	—			$	114,481

	Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts		34,858			4,624			40,392				—				79,874

	Inventories		31,262			8,372			60,428				—				100,062

	Prepaid expenses and other		13,636			4			8,556				—				22,196

	Total current assets		155,867			13,000			147,746				—				316,613

	Net property, plant, and equipment		47,932			6,343			21,847				—				76,122

	Goodwill		40,697			31,025			45,256				—				116,978

	Other intangibles, net		331			—			18,355				—				18,686

	Intercompany		13,303			58,061			(71,364		)		—				—

	Marketable securities		—			—			22,149				—				22,149

	Deferred taxes on income		10,284			2,590			8,035				—				20,909

	Investment in subsidiaries		224,486			—			—				(224,486		)		—

	Other assets		6,514			1,378			325				—				8,217

	Total assets		$	499,414		$	112,397		$	192,349			$	(224,486	)		$	579,674


	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

	Current liabilities:

	Trade accounts payable		$	13,516		$	2,318		$	10,173			$	—			$	26,007

	Accrued liabilities		17,147			2,539			24,639				—				44,325

	Current portion of long-term debt		279			373			59				—				711

	Total current liabilities		30,942			5,230			34,871				—				71,043

	Senior debt, less current portion		368			1,106			154				—				1,628

	Subordinated debt		148,822			—			—				—				148,822

	Other non-current liabilities		16,587			5,393			33,506				—				55,486

	Total liabilities		196,719			11,729			68,531				—				276,979

	Total shareholders’ equity		302,695			100,668			123,818				(224,486		)		302,695

	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	499,414		$	112,397		$	192,349			$	(224,486	)		$	579,674




		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014:

Net sales		$	80,511		$	14,964		$	65,823			$	(14,307	)		$	146,991

Cost of products sold		57,121			11,275			45,746				(14,307		)		99,835

Gross profit		23,390			3,689			20,077				—				47,156

Selling expenses		5,862			1,337			9,947				—				17,146

General and administrative expenses		7,867			339			5,094				—				13,300

Amortization of intangibles		24			—			552				—				576

Income from operations		9,637			2,013			4,484				—				16,134

Interest and debt expense		3,241			37			(14		)		—				3,264

Investment income		—			—			(465		)		—				(465		)

Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)		(5		)	—			(164		)		—				(169		)

Other expense and (income), net		(79		)	(816		)	964				—				69

Income before income tax expense		6,480			2,792			4,163				—				13,435

Income tax expense (benefit)		672			1,191			973				—				2,836

Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries		4,791			—			—				(4,791		)		—

Net income		$	10,599		$	1,601		$	3,190			$	(4,791	)		$	10,599




		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2014:
Net sales		$	159,151		$	27,769		$	131,179			$	(28,176	)		$	289,923

Cost of products sold		112,201			21,413			91,764				(28,176		)		197,202

Gross profit		46,950			6,356			39,415				—				92,721

Selling expenses		11,844			2,627			20,566				—				35,037

General and administrative expenses		16,688			705			9,986				—				27,379

Amortization of intangibles		45			—			1,120				—				1,165

Income from operations		18,373			3,024			7,743				—				29,140

Interest and debt expense		6,480			75			78				—				6,633

Investment income		—			—			(667		)		—				(667		)

Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)		(17		)	—			(195		)		—				(212		)

Other expense and (income), net		(409		)	(1,655		)	1,956				—				(108		)

Income before income tax expense		12,319			4,604			6,571				—				23,494

Income tax expense (benefit)		2,505			1,983			1,674				—				6,162

Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries		7,518			—			—				(7,518		)		—

Net income		$	17,332		$	2,621		$	4,897			$	(7,518	)		$	17,332






For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income		$	10,599		$	1,601		$	3,190			$	(4,791	)		$	10,599

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			(7,920		)	(429		)		—				(8,349		)

Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax		4			—			84				—				88

Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax		—			—			263				—				263

Adjustments:

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax		—			—			5				—				5

Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax		—			—			(198		)		—				(198		)

Total adjustments		—			—			(193		)		—				(193		)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		4			(7,920		)	(275		)		—				(8,191		)

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	10,603		$	(6,319	)	$	2,915			$	(4,791	)		$	2,408





For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2014		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income		$	17,332		$	2,621		$	4,897			$	(7,518	)		$	17,332

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			(8,397		)	379				—				(8,018		)

Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax		120			—			84				—				204

Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax		—			—			264				—				264

Adjustments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax		—			—			282				—				282

Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax		—			—			(214		)		—				(214		)

Total adjustments		—			—			68				—				68

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		120			(8,397		)	795				—				(7,482		)

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	17,452		$	(5,776	)	$	5,692			$	(7,518	)		$	9,850







		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2014:
Operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities		$	24,050		$	206		$	(11,517	)		$	—			$	12,739

Investing activities:

Proceeds from sale of marketable securities		—			—			976				—				976

Purchases of marketable securities		—			—			(787		)		—				(787		)

Capital expenditures		(4,827		)	(151		)	(2,607		)		—				(7,585		)

Intercompany transactions		(13,303		)	—			13,303				—				—

Other		150			116			(250		)		—				16

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		(17,980		)	(35		)	10,635				—				(7,380		)

Financing activities:

Proceeds from exercise of stock options		1,099			—			—				—				1,099

Repayment of debt		(53		)	(171		)	(996		)		—				(1,220		)

Change in ESOP debt guarantee and other		(779		)	—							—				(779		)

Dividends paid		(1,591		)	—			—				—				(1,591		)

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		(1,324		)	(171		)	(996		)		—				(2,491		)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			—			(696		)		—				(696		)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		4,746			—			(2,574		)		—				2,172

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		71,365			—			40,944				—				112,309

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		$	76,111		$	—		$	38,370			$	—			$	114,481



		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
As of March 31, 2014:
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	71,365		$	—		$	40,944			$	—			$	112,309

Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts		45,960			4,264			42,999				—				93,223

Inventories		31,076			8,374			58,126				—				97,576

Prepaid expenses and other		13,970			600			8,874				—				23,444

Total current assets		162,371			13,238			150,943				—				326,552

Net property, plant, and equipment		47,644			6,976			24,067				—				78,687

Goodwill		40,696			31,025			47,582				—				119,303

Other intangibles, net		322			—			20,520				—				20,842

Intercompany		21,892			55,593			(77,485		)		—				—

Marketable securities		—			—			21,941				—				21,941

Deferred taxes on income		13,516			2,590			7,300				—				23,406

Investment in subsidiaries		216,968			—			—				(216,968		)		—

Other assets		6,460			1,378			105				—				7,943

Total assets		$	509,869		$	110,800		$	194,973			$	(216,968	)		$	598,674


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:

Trade accounts payable		$	18,508		$	2,218		$	14,633			$	—			$	35,359

Accrued liabilities		24,268			2,661			25,419				—				52,348

Current portion of long-term debt		271			351			966				—				1,588

Total current liabilities		43,047			5,230			41,018				—				89,295

Senior debt, less current portion		430			1,299			291				—				2,020

Subordinated debt		148,685			—			—				—				148,685

Other non-current liabilities		26,421			5,429			35,538				—				67,388

Total liabilities		218,583			11,958			76,847				—				307,388

Total shareholders’ equity		291,286			98,842			118,126				(216,968		)		291,286

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	509,869		$	110,800		$	194,973			$	(216,968	)		$	598,674




		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013:

Net sales		$	58,194		$	31,703		$	62,870			$	(13,915	)		$	138,852

Cost of products sold		40,800			25,285			42,422				(13,915		)		94,592

Gross profit		17,394			6,418			20,448				—				44,260

Selling expenses		6,244			1,284			9,753				—				17,281

General and administrative expenses		4,671			3,598			5,898				—				14,167

Amortization of intangibles		24			—			502				—				526

Income from operations		6,455			1,536			4,295				—				12,286

Interest and debt expense		3,241			44			87				—				3,372

Investment income		—			—			(276		)		—				(276		)

Foreign currency exchange gain		24			—			171				—				195

Other expense and (income), net		(1,452		)	(816		)	1,007				—				(1,261		)

Income before income tax expense		4,642			2,308			3,306				—				10,256

Income tax expense (benefit)		1,241			1,117			776				—				3,134

Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries		3,721			—			—				(3,721		)		—

Net income		$	7,122		$	1,191		$	2,530			$	(3,721	)		$	7,122




		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013:
Net sales		$	118,194		$	66,525		$	121,313			$	(28,289	)		$	277,743

Cost of products sold		82,046			52,626			83,609				(28,289		)		189,992

Gross profit		36,148			13,899			37,704				—				87,751

Selling expenses		11,984			2,693			19,351				—				34,028

General and administrative expenses		8,506			7,823			10,688				—				27,017

Amortization of intangibles		47			—			938				—				985

Income from operations		15,611			3,383			6,727				—				25,721

Interest and debt expense		6,485			90			168				—				6,743

Investment income		—			—			(492		)		—				(492		)

Foreign currency exchange gain		40			—			380				—				420

Other expense and (income), net		(2,140		)	(1,580		)	2,548				—				(1,172		)

Income before income tax expense		11,226			4,873			4,123				—				20,222

Income tax expense (benefit)		3,508			2,000			572				—				6,080

Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries		6,424			—			—				(6,424		)		—

Net income		$	14,142		$	2,873		$	3,551			$	(6,424	)		$	14,142




















For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income		$	7,122		$	1,191		$	2,530			$	(3,721	)		$	7,122

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			3,733			(668		)		—				3,065

Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax		75			—			30				—				105

Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax		—			—			(115		)		—				(115		)

Adjustments:

Unrealized holding gain (losses) arising during the period, net of tax		96			—			196				—				292

Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax		(880		)	—			153				—				(727		)

Total adjustments		(784		)	—			349				—				(435		)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		(709		)	3,733			(404		)		—				2,620

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	6,413		$	4,924		$	2,126			$	(3,721	)		$	9,742





For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income		$	14,142		$	2,873		$	3,551			$	(6,424	)		$	14,142

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			5,052			(2,117		)		—				2,935

Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax		26			—			165				—				191

Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax		—			—			(120		)		—				(120		)

Adjustments:
Unrealized holding gain (losses) arising during the period, net of tax		96			—			(238		)		—				(142		)

Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax		(880		)	—			(82		)		—				(962		)

Total adjustments		(784		)	—			(320		)		—				(1,104		)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		(758		)	5,052			(2,392		)		—				1,902

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	13,384		$	7,925		$	1,159			$	(6,424	)		$	16,044


























		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013:
Operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities		$	10,999		$	1,267		$	(10,557	)		$	—			$	1,709

Investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities		—			—			3,724				—				3,724

Purchases of marketable securities		—			—			(2,597		)		—				(2,597		)

Capital expenditures		(1,318		)	(1,116		)	(5,599		)		—				(8,033		)

Purchase of business, net of cash		—			—			(5,847		)		—				(5,847		)

Intercompany loan		(13,303		)	—			13,303				—				—

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		(14,621		)	(1,116		)	2,984				—				(12,753		)

Financing activities:

Proceeds from exercise of stock options		838			—			—				—				838

Repayment of debt		—			(151		)	(144		)		—				(295		)

Change in ESOP debt guarantee		206			—			—				—				206

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		1,044			(151		)	(144		)		—				749

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			—			454				—				454

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(2,578		)	—			(7,263		)		—				(9,841		)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		79,412			—			42,248				—				121,660

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		$	76,834		$	—		$	34,985			$	—			$	111,819

Changes_in_Other_Comprehensive

Changes in Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
Changes in Other Comprehensive Loss	Sep. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Changes in Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	Changes in Other Comprehensive Loss

	Changes in AOCL by component for the three and six-month period ended September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):




			Three months ended September 30, 2014
			Three months ended September 30, 2014
			Unrealized Investment Gain				Retirement Obligations			Foreign Currency			Change in Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges			Total
			Unrealized Investment Gain				Retirement Obligations			Foreign Currency			Change in Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges			Total
	Beginning balance net of tax		$	2,029			$	(47,976	)	$	5,603		$	(83	)	$	(40,427	)
	Beginning balance net of tax		$	2,029			$	(47,976	)	$	5,603		$	(83	)	$	(40,427	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification		5				(482		)	(8,349		)	67			(8,759		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification		5				(482		)	(8,349		)	67			(8,759		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss		(198		)		745			—			21			568
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss		(198		)		745			—			21			568
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		(193		)		263			(8,349		)	88			(8,191		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		(193		)		263			(8,349		)	88			(8,191		)
	Ending balance		$	1,836			$	(47,713	)	$	(2,746	)	$	5		$	(48,618	)
	Ending balance		$	1,836			$	(47,713	)	$	(2,746	)	$	5		$	(48,618	)



			Six months ended September 30, 2014
			Unrealized Investment Gain				Retirement Obligations			Foreign Currency			Change in Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges			Total
	Beginning balance net of tax		$	1,768			$	(47,977	)	$	5,272		$	(199	)	$	(41,136	)
	Beginning balance net of tax		$	1,768			$	(47,977	)	$	5,272		$	(199	)	$	(41,136	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification		282				(1,243		)	(8,018		)	70			(8,909		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification		282				(1,243		)	(8,018		)	70			(8,909		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss		(214		)		1,507			—			134			1,427
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss		(214		)		1,507			—			134			1,427
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		68				264			(8,018		)	204			(7,482		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		68				264			(8,018		)	204			(7,482		)
	Ending balance		$	1,836			$	(47,713	)	$	(2,746	)	$	5		$	(48,618	)
	Ending balance		$	1,836			$	(47,713	)	$	(2,746	)	$	5		$	(48,618	)



	Details of amounts reclassified out of AOCL for the three-month period ended September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):



	Details of AOCL Components		Amount reclassified from AOCL				Affected line item on condensed consolidated statement of operations and retained earnings
	Details of AOCL Components		Amount reclassified from AOCL
	Unrealized gain on investments
	Unrealized gain on investments
			$	(305	)		Investment income
			$	(305	)		Investment income
			(305		)		Total before tax
			(305		)		Total before tax
			107				Tax expense
			107				Tax expense
			$	(198	)		Net of tax
			$	(198	)		Net of tax


	Net amortization of prior service cost
	Net amortization of prior service cost
			$	1,065			-1
			$	1,065			-1
			1,065				Total before tax
			1,065				Total before tax
		320				Tax benefit
		320				Tax benefit
		$	745			Net of tax
		$	745			Net of tax


Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges
		$	66			Cost of products sold
		$	66			Cost of products sold
		66				Total before tax
		66				Total before tax
		45				Tax expense
		45				Tax expense
		$	21			Net of tax
		$	21			Net of tax

Details of amounts reclassified out of AOCL for the six-month period ended September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):



Details of AOCL Components		Amount reclassified from AOCL				Affected line item on condensed consolidated statement of operations and retained earnings
Unrealized gain on investments
		$	(329	)		Investment income
		(329		)		Total before tax
		115				Tax expense
		115				Tax expense
		$	(214	)		Net of tax

Net amortization of prior service cost
Net amortization of prior service cost
		$	2,153			-1
		$	2,153			-1
		2,153				Total before tax
		2,153				Total before tax
		646				Tax benefit
		646				Tax benefit
		$	1,507			Net of tax
		$	1,507			Net of tax

Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges
		$	250			Cost of products sold
		$	250			Cost of products sold
		250				Total before tax
		250				Total before tax
		116				Tax expense
		116				Tax expense
		$	134			Net of tax
		$	134			Net of tax




-1	These AOCL components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. (See Note 9 — Net Periodic Benefit Cost for additional details.)

Effects_of_New_Accounting_Pron

Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements	Sep. 30, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements


	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40).” ASU 2014-15 addresses management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Management’s evaluation should be based on relevant conditions and events that are known and reasonably knowable at the date that the financial statements are issued. The standard will be effective for the first interim period within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period." ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update further clarifies that 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. This ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-11, "Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures." ASU 2014-11 changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and linked repurchase financings to secured borrowing accounting, which is consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. ASU 2014-11 also requires new disclosures about transfers that are accounted for as sales in transactions that are economically similar to repurchase agreements and increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in repurchase agreements and similar transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. This ASU is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)." ASU 2014-09 outlines a new, single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. This new revenue recognition model provides a five-step analysis in determining when and how revenue is recognized. The new model will require revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity." ASU 2014-08 changes the criteria for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations and requires new disclosures about disposals of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the new definition. This ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists." ASU 2013-11 requires entities to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward when settlement in this manner is available under the tax law. This ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.




	In April 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-07, "Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205): Liquidation Basis of Accounting." The objective of ASU 2013-07 is to clarify when an entity should apply the liquidation basis of accounting. The update provides principles for the recognition and measurement of assets and liabilities and requirements for financial statements prepared using the liquidation basis of accounting. This ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have an effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

	In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, “Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity.” This ASU addresses the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. This ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have an effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

	In February 2013, the FASB, issued ASU No. 2013-04, “Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date.” This ASU addresses the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of certain obligations resulting from joint and several arrangements including debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. The ASU is effective for public entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions_Table_Text_Block

Acquisitions (Table Text Block)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Combination, Step Acquisition [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation	'
	The assignment of purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was as follows (in thousands):



	Working capital	$	212

	Other current assets	58

	Property, plant and equipment	446

	Goodwill	5,324

	Long term debt	(193		)
	Total	$	5,847

	The preliminary assignment of purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is as follows (in thousands):


	Working capital	$	3,854

	Property, plant and equipment	210

	Identifiable intangible assets	8,659

	Other long term assets	97

	Other long term liabilities	(3,293		)
	Goodwill	6,980

	Total	$	16,507

Fair_value_Measurements_Tables

Fair value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	'



		Fair value measurements at reporting date using
		September 30,			Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets		Significant other observable inputs			Significant unobservable inputs
	Description	2014			(Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	Assets/(Liabilities) measured at fair value:
	Marketable securities	$	22,149		$	22,149	$	—		$	—

	Derivative Assets	38			—		38			—


	Disclosed at fair value:

	Subordinated debt	$	(156,375	)	$	—	$	(156,375	)	$	—

	Senior debt	(2,339		)	—		(2,339		)	—



		Fair value measurements at reporting date using
		March 31,			Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets		Significant other observable inputs			Significant unobservable inputs
	Description	2014			(Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	Assets/(Liabilities) measured at fair value:
	Marketable securities	$	21,941		$	21,941	$	—		$	—

	Derivative liabilities	(42		)	—		(42		)	—




	Disclosed at fair value:

	Subordinated debt	$	(161,250	)	$	—	$	(161,250	)	$	—

	Senior debt	(3,608		)	—		(3,608		)	—

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current	'
	Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):



		September 30,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	At cost - FIFO basis:
	Raw materials	$	55,571		$	55,072

	Work-in-process	15,012			12,338

	Finished goods	47,623			49,649

		118,206			117,059

	LIFO cost less than FIFO cost	(18,144		)	(19,483		)
	Net inventories	$	100,062		$	97,576

Marketable_Securities_Tables

Marketable Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities Reconciliation	'
	The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities at March 31, 2014 (in thousands):



		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	Marketable securities	$	20,078	$	2,013	$	150	$	21,941

	The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2014 (in thousands):



		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	Marketable securities	$	20,181	$	2,020	$	52	$	22,149

Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	'



	The aggregate fair value of investments and unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):


		Aggregate Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	Securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	$	45	$	—

	Securities in a continuous loss position for more than 12 months	4,490		52

		$	4,535	$	52

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill	'
	A summary of changes in goodwill during the three months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):



	Balance at April 1, 2014	$	119,303

	Currency translation	(2,325		)
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	116,978

Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class	'
	Identifiable intangible assets are summarized as follows (in thousands):



			September 30, 2014							March 31, 2014
			Gross		Accumulated			Net		Gross		Accumulated			Net
			Carrying		Amortization					Carrying		Amortization
			Amount							Amount
	Trademark		$	5,475	$	(1,800	)	$	3,675	$	5,969	$	(1,799	)	$	4,170

	Indefinite lived trademark		1,200		—			1,200		1,200		—			$	1,200

	Customer relationships		16,204		(7,906		)	8,298		17,453		(7,779		)	9,674

	Acquired technology		4,960		(117		)	4,843		4,960		(17		)	$	4,943

	Other		1,145		(475		)	670		1,135		(280		)	855

	Total		$	28,984	$	(10,298	)	$	18,686	$	30,717	$	(9,875	)	$	20,842

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance	'
	The following is the effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):



	September 30,	Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Foreign Exchange Contracts)	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Effective Portion)			Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)
	2014	Foreign exchange contracts	$	67		Cost of products sold	$	(21	)

	2013	Foreign exchange contracts	25			Cost of products sold	(80		)




	September 30,	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Foreign Exchange Contracts)	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
	2014	Foreign exchange contracts	Foreign currency exchange gain	$	45

	2013	Foreign exchange contracts	Foreign currency exchange gain	60



	September 30,	Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Foreign Exchange Contracts)	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Effective Portion)		Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)
	2014	Foreign exchange contracts	70		Cost of products sold	$	(134	)

	2013	Foreign exchange contracts	116		Cost of products sold	(75		)




	September 30,	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Foreign Exchange Contracts)	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
	2014	Foreign exchange contracts	Foreign currency exchange gain	$	88

	2013	Foreign exchange contracts	Foreign currency exchange loss	(70		)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value	'
	The following is information relative to the Company’s derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 (in thousands):



				Fair Value of Asset (Liability)
	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments	Balance Sheet Location		September 30, 2014				March 31,
								2014
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other Assets		$	61			$	—

	Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued Liabilities		$	(47	)		$	(141	)

	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Balance Sheet Location		September 30, 2014				March 31,
								2014
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other Assets		$	24			$	163

	Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued Liabilities		$	—			$	(64	)

Net_Periodic_Benefit_Cost_Tabl

Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Pension Plans, Defined Benefiit	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	'
	The following table sets forth the components of net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans (in thousands):


		Three months ended						Six months ended
		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
	Service costs	$	557		$	629		$	1,117		$	1,253

	Interest cost	2,509			2,418			5,038			4,827

	Expected return on plan assets	(3,547		)	(3,157		)	(7,096		)	(6,314		)
	Net amortization	1,046			1,582			2,115			3,159

	Net periodic pension cost	$	565		$	1,472		$	1,174		$	2,925

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	'
	The following table sets forth the components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the Company’s defined benefit postretirement plans (in thousands):


		Three months ended						Six months ended
		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
	Interest cost	$	54		$	63		$	108		$	125

	Amortization of plan net losses	19			22			38			43

	Net periodic postretirement cost	$	73		$	85		$	146		$	168

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013
	Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Net income	$	10,599	$	7,122	$	17,332	$	14,142


	Denominators:

	Weighted-average common stock outstanding – denominator for basic EPS	19,950		19,655		19,900		19,587

	Effect of dilutive employee stock options and other share-based awards	237		304		248		279

	Adjusted weighted-average common stock outstanding and assumed conversions – denominator for diluted EPS	20,187		19,959		20,148		19,866

Summary_Financial_Information_

Summary Financial Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Summary Financial Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Condensed Financial Statements	'


			Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
									Guarantors
	As of September 30, 2014
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	76,111		$	—		$	38,370			$	—			$	114,481

	Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts		34,858			4,624			40,392				—				79,874

	Inventories		31,262			8,372			60,428				—				100,062

	Prepaid expenses and other		13,636			4			8,556				—				22,196

	Total current assets		155,867			13,000			147,746				—				316,613

	Net property, plant, and equipment		47,932			6,343			21,847				—				76,122

	Goodwill		40,697			31,025			45,256				—				116,978

	Other intangibles, net		331			—			18,355				—				18,686

	Intercompany		13,303			58,061			(71,364		)		—				—

	Marketable securities		—			—			22,149				—				22,149

	Deferred taxes on income		10,284			2,590			8,035				—				20,909

	Investment in subsidiaries		224,486			—			—				(224,486		)		—

	Other assets		6,514			1,378			325				—				8,217

	Total assets		$	499,414		$	112,397		$	192,349			$	(224,486	)		$	579,674


	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

	Current liabilities:

	Trade accounts payable		$	13,516		$	2,318		$	10,173			$	—			$	26,007

	Accrued liabilities		17,147			2,539			24,639				—				44,325

	Current portion of long-term debt		279			373			59				—				711

	Total current liabilities		30,942			5,230			34,871				—				71,043

	Senior debt, less current portion		368			1,106			154				—				1,628

	Subordinated debt		148,822			—			—				—				148,822

	Other non-current liabilities		16,587			5,393			33,506				—				55,486

	Total liabilities		196,719			11,729			68,531				—				276,979

	Total shareholders’ equity		302,695			100,668			123,818				(224,486		)		302,695

	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	499,414		$	112,397		$	192,349			$	(224,486	)		$	579,674




		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014:

Net sales		$	80,511		$	14,964		$	65,823			$	(14,307	)		$	146,991

Cost of products sold		57,121			11,275			45,746				(14,307		)		99,835

Gross profit		23,390			3,689			20,077				—				47,156

Selling expenses		5,862			1,337			9,947				—				17,146

General and administrative expenses		7,867			339			5,094				—				13,300

Amortization of intangibles		24			—			552				—				576

Income from operations		9,637			2,013			4,484				—				16,134

Interest and debt expense		3,241			37			(14		)		—				3,264

Investment income		—			—			(465		)		—				(465		)

Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)		(5		)	—			(164		)		—				(169		)

Other expense and (income), net		(79		)	(816		)	964				—				69

Income before income tax expense		6,480			2,792			4,163				—				13,435

Income tax expense (benefit)		672			1,191			973				—				2,836

Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries		4,791			—			—				(4,791		)		—

Net income		$	10,599		$	1,601		$	3,190			$	(4,791	)		$	10,599




		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2014:
Net sales		$	159,151		$	27,769		$	131,179			$	(28,176	)		$	289,923

Cost of products sold		112,201			21,413			91,764				(28,176		)		197,202

Gross profit		46,950			6,356			39,415				—				92,721

Selling expenses		11,844			2,627			20,566				—				35,037

General and administrative expenses		16,688			705			9,986				—				27,379

Amortization of intangibles		45			—			1,120				—				1,165

Income from operations		18,373			3,024			7,743				—				29,140

Interest and debt expense		6,480			75			78				—				6,633

Investment income		—			—			(667		)		—				(667		)

Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)		(17		)	—			(195		)		—				(212		)

Other expense and (income), net		(409		)	(1,655		)	1,956				—				(108		)

Income before income tax expense		12,319			4,604			6,571				—				23,494

Income tax expense (benefit)		2,505			1,983			1,674				—				6,162

Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries		7,518			—			—				(7,518		)		—

Net income		$	17,332		$	2,621		$	4,897			$	(7,518	)		$	17,332






For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income		$	10,599		$	1,601		$	3,190			$	(4,791	)		$	10,599

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			(7,920		)	(429		)		—				(8,349		)

Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax		4			—			84				—				88

Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax		—			—			263				—				263

Adjustments:

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax		—			—			5				—				5

Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax		—			—			(198		)		—				(198		)

Total adjustments		—			—			(193		)		—				(193		)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		4			(7,920		)	(275		)		—				(8,191		)

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	10,603		$	(6,319	)	$	2,915			$	(4,791	)		$	2,408





For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2014		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income		$	17,332		$	2,621		$	4,897			$	(7,518	)		$	17,332

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			(8,397		)	379				—				(8,018		)

Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax		120			—			84				—				204

Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax		—			—			264				—				264

Adjustments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax		—			—			282				—				282

Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax		—			—			(214		)		—				(214		)

Total adjustments		—			—			68				—				68

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		120			(8,397		)	795				—				(7,482		)

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	17,452		$	(5,776	)	$	5,692			$	(7,518	)		$	9,850







		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2014:
Operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities		$	24,050		$	206		$	(11,517	)		$	—			$	12,739

Investing activities:

Proceeds from sale of marketable securities		—			—			976				—				976

Purchases of marketable securities		—			—			(787		)		—				(787		)

Capital expenditures		(4,827		)	(151		)	(2,607		)		—				(7,585		)

Intercompany transactions		(13,303		)	—			13,303				—				—

Other		150			116			(250		)		—				16

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		(17,980		)	(35		)	10,635				—				(7,380		)

Financing activities:

Proceeds from exercise of stock options		1,099			—			—				—				1,099

Repayment of debt		(53		)	(171		)	(996		)		—				(1,220		)

Change in ESOP debt guarantee and other		(779		)	—							—				(779		)

Dividends paid		(1,591		)	—			—				—				(1,591		)

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		(1,324		)	(171		)	(996		)		—				(2,491		)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			—			(696		)		—				(696		)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		4,746			—			(2,574		)		—				2,172

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		71,365			—			40,944				—				112,309

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		$	76,111		$	—		$	38,370			$	—			$	114,481



		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
As of March 31, 2014:
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	71,365		$	—		$	40,944			$	—			$	112,309

Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts		45,960			4,264			42,999				—				93,223

Inventories		31,076			8,374			58,126				—				97,576

Prepaid expenses and other		13,970			600			8,874				—				23,444

Total current assets		162,371			13,238			150,943				—				326,552

Net property, plant, and equipment		47,644			6,976			24,067				—				78,687

Goodwill		40,696			31,025			47,582				—				119,303

Other intangibles, net		322			—			20,520				—				20,842

Intercompany		21,892			55,593			(77,485		)		—				—

Marketable securities		—			—			21,941				—				21,941

Deferred taxes on income		13,516			2,590			7,300				—				23,406

Investment in subsidiaries		216,968			—			—				(216,968		)		—

Other assets		6,460			1,378			105				—				7,943

Total assets		$	509,869		$	110,800		$	194,973			$	(216,968	)		$	598,674


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:

Trade accounts payable		$	18,508		$	2,218		$	14,633			$	—			$	35,359

Accrued liabilities		24,268			2,661			25,419				—				52,348

Current portion of long-term debt		271			351			966				—				1,588

Total current liabilities		43,047			5,230			41,018				—				89,295

Senior debt, less current portion		430			1,299			291				—				2,020

Subordinated debt		148,685			—			—				—				148,685

Other non-current liabilities		26,421			5,429			35,538				—				67,388

Total liabilities		218,583			11,958			76,847				—				307,388

Total shareholders’ equity		291,286			98,842			118,126				(216,968		)		291,286

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	509,869		$	110,800		$	194,973			$	(216,968	)		$	598,674




		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013:

Net sales		$	58,194		$	31,703		$	62,870			$	(13,915	)		$	138,852

Cost of products sold		40,800			25,285			42,422				(13,915		)		94,592

Gross profit		17,394			6,418			20,448				—				44,260

Selling expenses		6,244			1,284			9,753				—				17,281

General and administrative expenses		4,671			3,598			5,898				—				14,167

Amortization of intangibles		24			—			502				—				526

Income from operations		6,455			1,536			4,295				—				12,286

Interest and debt expense		3,241			44			87				—				3,372

Investment income		—			—			(276		)		—				(276		)

Foreign currency exchange gain		24			—			171				—				195

Other expense and (income), net		(1,452		)	(816		)	1,007				—				(1,261		)

Income before income tax expense		4,642			2,308			3,306				—				10,256

Income tax expense (benefit)		1,241			1,117			776				—				3,134

Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries		3,721			—			—				(3,721		)		—

Net income		$	7,122		$	1,191		$	2,530			$	(3,721	)		$	7,122




		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013:
Net sales		$	118,194		$	66,525		$	121,313			$	(28,289	)		$	277,743

Cost of products sold		82,046			52,626			83,609				(28,289		)		189,992

Gross profit		36,148			13,899			37,704				—				87,751

Selling expenses		11,984			2,693			19,351				—				34,028

General and administrative expenses		8,506			7,823			10,688				—				27,017

Amortization of intangibles		47			—			938				—				985

Income from operations		15,611			3,383			6,727				—				25,721

Interest and debt expense		6,485			90			168				—				6,743

Investment income		—			—			(492		)		—				(492		)

Foreign currency exchange gain		40			—			380				—				420

Other expense and (income), net		(2,140		)	(1,580		)	2,548				—				(1,172		)

Income before income tax expense		11,226			4,873			4,123				—				20,222

Income tax expense (benefit)		3,508			2,000			572				—				6,080

Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries		6,424			—			—				(6,424		)		—

Net income		$	14,142		$	2,873		$	3,551			$	(6,424	)		$	14,142




















For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income		$	7,122		$	1,191		$	2,530			$	(3,721	)		$	7,122

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			3,733			(668		)		—				3,065

Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax		75			—			30				—				105

Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax		—			—			(115		)		—				(115		)

Adjustments:

Unrealized holding gain (losses) arising during the period, net of tax		96			—			196				—				292

Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax		(880		)	—			153				—				(727		)

Total adjustments		(784		)	—			349				—				(435		)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		(709		)	3,733			(404		)		—				2,620

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	6,413		$	4,924		$	2,126			$	(3,721	)		$	9,742





For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income		$	14,142		$	2,873		$	3,551			$	(6,424	)		$	14,142

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			5,052			(2,117		)		—				2,935

Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax		26			—			165				—				191

Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax		—			—			(120		)		—				(120		)

Adjustments:
Unrealized holding gain (losses) arising during the period, net of tax		96			—			(238		)		—				(142		)

Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax		(880		)	—			(82		)		—				(962		)

Total adjustments		(784		)	—			(320		)		—				(1,104		)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		(758		)	5,052			(2,392		)		—				1,902

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	13,384		$	7,925		$	1,159			$	(6,424	)		$	16,044


























		Parent			Guarantors			Non				Eliminations				Consolidated
								Guarantors
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013:
Operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities		$	10,999		$	1,267		$	(10,557	)		$	—			$	1,709

Investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities		—			—			3,724				—				3,724

Purchases of marketable securities		—			—			(2,597		)		—				(2,597		)

Capital expenditures		(1,318		)	(1,116		)	(5,599		)		—				(8,033		)

Purchase of business, net of cash		—			—			(5,847		)		—				(5,847		)

Intercompany loan		(13,303		)	—			13,303				—				—

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		(14,621		)	(1,116		)	2,984				—				(12,753		)

Financing activities:

Proceeds from exercise of stock options		838			—			—				—				838

Repayment of debt		—			(151		)	(144		)		—				(295		)

Change in ESOP debt guarantee		206			—			—				—				206

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		1,044			(151		)	(144		)		—				749

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			—			454				—				454

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(2,578		)	—			(7,263		)		—				(9,841		)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		79,412			—			42,248				—				121,660

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		$	76,834		$	—		$	34,985			$	—			$	111,819

Changes_in_Other_Comprehensive1

Changes in Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Changes in Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Changes in AOCL by component for the three and six-month period ended September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):




			Three months ended September 30, 2014
			Three months ended September 30, 2014
			Unrealized Investment Gain				Retirement Obligations			Foreign Currency			Change in Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges			Total
			Unrealized Investment Gain				Retirement Obligations			Foreign Currency			Change in Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges			Total
	Beginning balance net of tax		$	2,029			$	(47,976	)	$	5,603		$	(83	)	$	(40,427	)
	Beginning balance net of tax		$	2,029			$	(47,976	)	$	5,603		$	(83	)	$	(40,427	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification		5				(482		)	(8,349		)	67			(8,759		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification		5				(482		)	(8,349		)	67			(8,759		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss		(198		)		745			—			21			568
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss		(198		)		745			—			21			568
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		(193		)		263			(8,349		)	88			(8,191		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		(193		)		263			(8,349		)	88			(8,191		)
	Ending balance		$	1,836			$	(47,713	)	$	(2,746	)	$	5		$	(48,618	)
	Ending balance		$	1,836			$	(47,713	)	$	(2,746	)	$	5		$	(48,618	)


			Six months ended September 30, 2014
			Unrealized Investment Gain				Retirement Obligations			Foreign Currency			Change in Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges			Total
	Beginning balance net of tax		$	1,768			$	(47,977	)	$	5,272		$	(199	)	$	(41,136	)
	Beginning balance net of tax		$	1,768			$	(47,977	)	$	5,272		$	(199	)	$	(41,136	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification		282				(1,243		)	(8,018		)	70			(8,909		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification		282				(1,243		)	(8,018		)	70			(8,909		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss		(214		)		1,507			—			134			1,427
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss		(214		)		1,507			—			134			1,427
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		68				264			(8,018		)	204			(7,482		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		68				264			(8,018		)	204			(7,482		)
	Ending balance		$	1,836			$	(47,713	)	$	(2,746	)	$	5		$	(48,618	)
	Ending balance		$	1,836			$	(47,713	)	$	(2,746	)	$	5		$	(48,618	)


Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Details of amounts reclassified out of AOCL for the three-month period ended September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):



	Details of AOCL Components		Amount reclassified from AOCL				Affected line item on condensed consolidated statement of operations and retained earnings
	Details of AOCL Components		Amount reclassified from AOCL
	Unrealized gain on investments
	Unrealized gain on investments
			$	(305	)		Investment income
			$	(305	)		Investment income
			(305		)		Total before tax
			(305		)		Total before tax
			107				Tax expense
			107				Tax expense
			$	(198	)		Net of tax
			$	(198	)		Net of tax


	Net amortization of prior service cost
	Net amortization of prior service cost
			$	1,065			-1
			$	1,065			-1
			1,065				Total before tax
			1,065				Total before tax
			320				Tax benefit
			320				Tax benefit
			$	745			Net of tax
			$	745			Net of tax


	Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges
	Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges
			$	66			Cost of products sold
			$	66			Cost of products sold
			66				Total before tax
			66				Total before tax
			45				Tax expense
			45				Tax expense
			$	21			Net of tax
			$	21			Net of tax

	Details of amounts reclassified out of AOCL for the six-month period ended September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):



	Details of AOCL Components		Amount reclassified from AOCL				Affected line item on condensed consolidated statement of operations and retained earnings
	Unrealized gain on investments
			$	(329	)		Investment income
			(329		)		Total before tax
			115				Tax expense
			115				Tax expense
			$	(214	)		Net of tax

	Net amortization of prior service cost
	Net amortization of prior service cost
			$	2,153			-1
			$	2,153			-1
			2,153				Total before tax
			2,153				Total before tax
			646				Tax benefit
			646				Tax benefit
			$	1,507			Net of tax
			$	1,507			Net of tax

Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges
		$	250			Cost of products sold
		$	250			Cost of products sold
		250				Total before tax
		250				Total before tax
		116				Tax expense
		116				Tax expense
		$	134			Net of tax
		$	134			Net of tax




-1	These AOCL components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. (See Note 9 — Net Periodic Benefit Cost for additional details.)

Description_of_Business_Narrat

Description of Business (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
Description of Business (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2014
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'
Description of types of products and services from which each reportable segment derives its revenues	'The Company is a leading designer, marketer and manufacturer of material handling products and services which efficiently and safely move, lift, position and secure material. Key products include hoists, rigging tools, cranes, and actuators.
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net \| US	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'
Sales revenue goods net percentage	58.00%

Acquisitions_Narratives_Detail

Acquisitions (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 01, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 01, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Unified Industries, Inc. [Member]

Hebetechnik

Unified Industries, Inc. [Member]

Unified Industries, Inc. Noncompete Agreements [Member]

UnifiedIndustriesIncEngineeredDrawings [Member]

UnifiedIndustriesInc.CustomerRelationships [Member] [Member]

Unified Industries, Inc. Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles

$185,000

$14,000

$4,960,000

$2,300,000

$1,200,000

Fair Value Inputs, Royalty Rate

1.50%

Percentage acquired of outstanding common shares

100.00%

Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period

13,000,000

10,000,000

Period acquired entity has been a value-added partner of the company

'20 years

Goodwill

5,324,000

6,980,000

Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate

12.30%

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net

$16,507,000

Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life

'20 years 3 months 18 days

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 01, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 01, 2013	Unified Industries, Inc. [Member]	Unified Industries, Inc. [Member]	UnifiedIndustriesIncEngineeredDrawings [Member]	Unified Industries, Inc. [Member]	UnifiedIndustriesInc.CustomerRelationships [Member] [Member]	Unified Industries, Inc. Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]	Unified Industries, Inc. Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period	'	'	'	$13,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Working capital	'	'	212,000	3,854,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other current assets	'	'	58,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	'	'	446,000	'	'	'	210,000	'	'	'
Goodwill	'	'	5,324,000	6,980,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long term debt	'	'	-193,000	3,293,000	'	'	-97,000	'	'	'
Total	'	'	5,847,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage acquired of outstanding common shares	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	116,978,000	119,303,000	'	'	6,980,000	'	'	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	'	'	'	'	'	4,960,000	185,000	2,300,000	1,200,000	14,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,659,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	'	'	'	$16,507,000	'	'	'	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring bases) (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Subordinated debt

Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure

Marketable securities

Derivative Assets

Subordinated debt

Senior debt

Unified Industries, Inc. [Member]

Subordinated debt

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Indentical Assets (Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Indentical Assets (Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Indentical Assets (Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Indentical Assets (Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]

Stated interest rate percentage

7.88%

Assets

$22,149,000

$21,941,000

$22,149,000

$21,941,000

Liabilities

38,000

-42,000

38,000

-42,000

-156,375,000

-161,250,000

-156,375,000

-161,250,000

-2,339,000

-3,608,000

-2,339,000

-3,608,000

Carrying value of subordinated debt

$148,822,000

$148,685,000

Fair Value Inputs, Royalty Rate

8.00%

Fair Value Inputs, Engineering Cost Per Hour

57.2

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$55,571	$55,072
Work-in-process	15,012	12,338
Finished goods	47,623	49,649
At cost - FIFO basis:	118,206	117,059
LIFO cost less than FIFO cost	-18,144	-19,483
Net inventories	$100,062	$97,576

Marketable_Securities_Narrativ

Marketable Securities (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Marketable Securities (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Marketable securities, realized loss, other than temporary impairments, description	'	'	'In accordance with ASC Topic 320-10-35-30 bInvestments b Debt & Equity Securities b Subsequent Measurement,b the Company reviews its marketable securities for declines in market value that may be considered other-than-temporary. The Company generally considers market value declines to be other-than-temporary if there are declines for a period longer than six months and in excess of 20% of original cost, or when other evidence indicates impairment. B We also consider the nature of the underlying investments, our intent and ability to hold the investments until their market values recover, and other market conditions in making this assessment.	'
Minimum decline in value of marketable securities to be called as other than temporaty impairment period	'	'	'6 months	'
Minimum decline in value of marketable securities to be called as other than temporary impairment percent	'	'	20.00%	'
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)	$305,000	$91,000	$329,000	$127,000
Gain on sale of certain investments	'	1,028,000	'	1,354,000
Gains On Previously Written Down Investments	$58,000	'	$58,000	'

Marketable_Securities_Summary_

Marketable Securities (Summary of available-for-sale securities ) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Other equity investments	Other equity investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)	$305,000	$91,000	$329,000	$127,000	'	'
Amortized Cost	'	'	'	'	20,181,000	20,078,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	'	'	2,020,000	2,013,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	'	'	52,000	150,000
Estimated Fair Value	'	'	'	'	22,149,000	21,941,000
Aggregate Fair Value, Securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	45,000	'	45,000	'	'	'
Aggregate Fair Value, Securities in a continuous loss position for more than 12 months	4,490,000	'	4,490,000	'	'	'
Aggregate Fair Value	4,535,000	'	4,535,000	'	'	'
Unrealized Losses, Securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	'	'	0	'	'	'
Unrealized Losses, Securities in a continuous loss position for more than 12 months	'	'	52,000	'	'	'
Unrealized Losses	'	'	$52,000	'	'	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Estimated amortization expense in 2015	$2,300,000
Estimated amortization expense in 2016	2,300,000
Estimated amortization expense in 2017	2,300,000
Estimated amortization expense in 2018	2,300,000
Estimated amortization expense in 2019	$2,300,000

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at April 1, 2014	$119,303,000	'	'
Currency translation	-2,325,000	'	'
Balance at September 30, 2014	116,978,000	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	28,984,000	30,717,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-10,298,000	-9,875,000	'
Net	18,686,000	20,842,000	'
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks	1,200,000	'	1,200,000
Trademark	'	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	5,475,000	5,969,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-1,800,000	-1,799,000	'
Net	3,675,000	4,170,000	'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]	'	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization	0	'	0
Customer relationships	'	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	16,204,000	17,453,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-7,906,000	-7,779,000	'
Net	8,298,000	9,674,000	'
Unpatented Technology [Member]	'	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	4,960,000	4,960,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-117,000	-17,000	'
Net	4,843,000	4,943,000	'
Other	'	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	1,145,000	1,135,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-475,000	-280,000	'
Net	$670,000	$855,000	'

Derivative_Instruments_Narrati

Derivative Instruments (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, at Fair Value, Net	$5,000
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments \| Loans [Member]	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives	590,000
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments \| Foreign exchange contracts	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives	444,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Commodity Contract	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	$1,501,000

Derivative_Instruments_Pretax_

Derivative Instruments (Pretax effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statement of operations) (Details) (Foreign exchange contracts, USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Designated as Hedging Instrument	'	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	$67	$25	$70	$116
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion	-21	-80	-134	-75
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments \| Foreign currency exchange gain	'	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$45	$60	$88	($70)

Derivative_Instruments_Derivat

Derivative Instruments (Derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheet) (Details) (Foreign exchange contracts, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Other Assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative assets, fair value	$61	$0
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative liability, fair value	-47	-141
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments \| Other Assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative assets, fair value	24	163
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments \| Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative liability, fair value	$0	($64)

Debt_Narratives_Details

Debt (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Debt (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
New Revolving Credit Facility initial term expiration date	31-Oct-17	'
Maximum increase in availability of the New Revolving Credit Facility	$75,000,000	'
Unused portion of the New Revolving Credit Facility	94,748,000	'
Outstanding borrowings	0	'
Outstanding letters of credit	5,252,000	'
Fixed charge coverage ratio minimum	1.25	'
Maximum total leverage ratio	3.5	'
Annual capital expenditures, excluding capital expenditures for a global ERP system	30,000,000	'
New Senior Subordinated note issued	150,000,000	'
Stated interest rate percentage	7.88%	'
Debt instrument issued at Discount rate percent	98.55%	'
Repurchase of notes at premium, percent	101.00%	'
Deferred Costs	4,133,000	'
Accumulated Amortization, Deferred Finance Costs	1,829,000	1,531,000
Unsecured credit lines	6,568,000	'
Amount drawn on unsecured credit lines	0	'
Credit line availability	2,339,000	3,608,000
1-Feb-16	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Redemption price of outstanding notes percent	103.94%	'
1-Feb-17	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Redemption price of outstanding notes percent	101.97%	'
1-Feb-18	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Redemption price of outstanding notes percent	100.00%	'
Financial Standby Letter of Credit	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding letters of credit	852,000	'
Standby Letters of Credit	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding letters of credit	4,400,000	'
Maximum	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum availability under New Revolving Credit Facility	100,000,000	'
New Revolving Credit Facility \| Revolver \| Eurodollar	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Basis spread	1.00%	'
New Revolving Credit Facility \| Unsecured Lines of Credit	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum increase in availability of the New Revolving Credit Facility	12,062,000	'
Outstanding borrowings	$4,477,000	'
New Revolving Credit Facility \| Minimum \| Revolver \| Federal Funds Rate	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Basis spread	0.50%	'

Net_Periodic_Benefit_Cost_Narr

Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Planned contributions to pension plans in fiscal 2014	$11,000,000

Net_Periodic_Benefit_Cost_Comp

Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Pension Plans, Defined Benefiit	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service costs	$557	$629	$1,117	$1,253
Interest cost	2,509	2,418	5,038	4,827
Expected return on plan assets	-3,547	-3,157	-7,096	-6,314
Net amortization	1,046	1,582	2,115	3,159
Net periodic pension cost	565	1,472	1,174	2,925
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest cost	54	63	108	125
Net periodic pension cost	73	85	146	168
Amortization of plan net losses	$19	$22	$38	$43

Earnings_Per_Share_Narratives_

Earnings Per Share (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jul. 26, 2010	Sep. 30, 2014
						Stock Options	Stock Options	Stock Options	Performance Shares [Member]
								LTIP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	133,000	17,000	130,000	47,000	'	'	'	'	35,000
Total number of shares of common stock available for grant	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,250,000	'
Shares of stock were issued upon the exercising of stock option	'	'	'	'	'	62,816	116,623	'	'
Number of shares of restricted stock vested and were issued	'	'	'	'	89,729	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	'	'	$0.04	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends	($798,000)	'	($798,000)	'	'	'	'	'	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Net income	$10,599	$7,122	$17,332	$14,142
Denominators:	'	'	'	'
Average basic shares outstanding	19,950,000	19,655,000	19,900,000	19,587,000
Effect of dilutive employee stock options and other share-based awards	$237	$304	$248	$279
Average diluted shares outstanding	20,187,000	19,959,000	20,148,000	19,866,000

Loss_Contingencies_Narratives_

Loss Contingencies (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Loss Contingencies (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Asbestos-related aggregate liability - Minimum	$7,000,000
Asbestos-related aggregate liability - Maximum	12,000,000
Estimation of asbestos-related aggregate liability that is probable and estimable	8,514,000
Asbestos liability payments	2,000,000
Loss settlement gross period	'12 months
Estimation of product-related aggregate liability	$5,668,000
Minimum	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Loss contingency period	'18 years
Maximum	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Loss contingency period	'30 years

Income_Taxes_Narratives_Detail

Income Taxes (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
					Minimum	Maximum
					Scenario, Forecast	Scenario, Forecast
Income Tax [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense as a percentage of income from continuing operations	21.00%	31.00%	26.00%	30.00%	27.00%	32.00%
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	$1,431,000	'	$1,431,000	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent	11.00%	'	6.00%	'	'	'

Summary_Financial_Information_1

Summary Financial Information (Statement of Financial Position) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Current assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$114,481,000	$112,309,000	$111,819,000	$111,819,000	$121,660,000
Trade accounts receivable	79,874,000	93,223,000	'	'	'
Inventories	100,062,000	97,576,000	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	22,196,000	23,444,000	'	'	'
Total current assets	316,613,000	326,552,000	'	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net	76,122,000	78,687,000	'	'	'
Goodwill	116,978,000	119,303,000	'	'	'
Other intangibles, net	18,686,000	20,842,000	'	'	'
Intercompany	0	0	'	'	'
Marketable securities	22,149,000	21,941,000	'	'	'
Deferred taxes on income	20,909,000	23,406,000	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'	'
Other assets	8,217,000	7,943,000	'	'	'
Total assets	579,674,000	598,674,000	'	'	'
Trade accounts payable	26,007,000	35,359,000	'	'	'
Accrued liabilities	44,325,000	52,348,000	'	'	'
Current portion of long term debt	711,000	1,588,000	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	71,043,000	89,295,000	'	'	'
Senior debt, less current portion	1,628,000	2,020,000	'	'	'
Subordinated debt	148,822,000	148,685,000	'	'	'
Other non current liabilities	55,486,000	67,388,000	'	'	'
Total liabilities	276,979,000	307,388,000	'	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	302,695,000	291,286,000	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	579,674,000	598,674,000	'	'	'
Stated interest rate percentage	7.88%	'	'	'	'
Parent	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	76,111,000	71,365,000	'	76,834,000	79,412,000
Trade accounts receivable	34,858,000	45,960,000	'	'	'
Inventories	31,262,000	31,076,000	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	13,636,000	13,970,000	'	'	'
Total current assets	155,867,000	162,371,000	'	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net	47,932,000	47,644,000	'	'	'
Goodwill	40,697,000	40,696,000	'	'	'
Other intangibles, net	331,000	322,000	'	'	'
Intercompany	13,303,000	21,892,000	'	'	'
Marketable securities	0	0	'	'	'
Deferred taxes on income	10,284,000	13,516,000	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	224,486,000	216,968,000	'	'	'
Other assets	6,514,000	6,460,000	'	'	'
Total assets	499,414,000	509,869,000	'	'	'
Trade accounts payable	13,516,000	18,508,000	'	'	'
Accrued liabilities	17,147,000	24,268,000	'	'	'
Current portion of long term debt	279,000	271,000	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	30,942,000	43,047,000	'	'	'
Senior debt, less current portion	368,000	430,000	'	'	'
Subordinated debt	148,822,000	148,685,000	'	'	'
Other non current liabilities	16,587,000	26,421,000	'	'	'
Total liabilities	196,719,000	218,583,000	'	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	302,695,000	291,286,000	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	499,414,000	509,869,000	'	'	'
Guarantors	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	'	0	0
Trade accounts receivable	4,624,000	4,264,000	'	'	'
Inventories	8,372,000	8,374,000	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	4,000	600,000	'	'	'
Total current assets	13,000,000	13,238,000	'	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net	6,343,000	6,976,000	'	'	'
Goodwill	31,025,000	31,025,000	'	'	'
Other intangibles, net	0	0	'	'	'
Intercompany	58,061,000	55,593,000	'	'	'
Marketable securities	0	0	'	'	'
Deferred taxes on income	2,590,000	2,590,000	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'	'
Other assets	1,378,000	1,378,000	'	'	'
Total assets	112,397,000	110,800,000	'	'	'
Trade accounts payable	2,318,000	2,218,000	'	'	'
Accrued liabilities	2,539,000	2,661,000	'	'	'
Current portion of long term debt	373,000	351,000	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	5,230,000	5,230,000	'	'	'
Senior debt, less current portion	1,106,000	1,299,000	'	'	'
Subordinated debt	0	0	'	'	'
Other non current liabilities	5,393,000	5,429,000	'	'	'
Total liabilities	11,729,000	11,958,000	'	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	100,668,000	98,842,000	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	112,397,000	110,800,000	'	'	'
Guarantor ownership percentage	100.00%	'	'	'	'
Non Guarantors	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	38,370,000	40,944,000	'	34,985,000	42,248,000
Trade accounts receivable	40,392,000	42,999,000	'	'	'
Inventories	60,428,000	58,126,000	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	8,556,000	8,874,000	'	'	'
Total current assets	147,746,000	150,943,000	'	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net	21,847,000	24,067,000	'	'	'
Goodwill	45,256,000	47,582,000	'	'	'
Other intangibles, net	18,355,000	20,520,000	'	'	'
Intercompany	-71,364,000	-77,485,000	'	'	'
Marketable securities	22,149,000	21,941,000	'	'	'
Deferred taxes on income	8,035,000	7,300,000	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'	'
Other assets	325,000	105,000	'	'	'
Total assets	192,349,000	194,973,000	'	'	'
Trade accounts payable	10,173,000	14,633,000	'	'	'
Accrued liabilities	24,639,000	25,419,000	'	'	'
Current portion of long term debt	59,000	966,000	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	34,871,000	41,018,000	'	'	'
Senior debt, less current portion	154,000	291,000	'	'	'
Subordinated debt	0	0	'	'	'
Other non current liabilities	33,506,000	35,538,000	'	'	'
Total liabilities	68,531,000	76,847,000	'	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	123,818,000	118,126,000	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	192,349,000	194,973,000	'	'	'
Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	'	0	0
Trade accounts receivable	0	0	'	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0	'	'	'
Total current assets	0	0	'	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net	0	0	'	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'	'
Other intangibles, net	0	0	'	'	'
Intercompany	0	0	'	'	'
Marketable securities	0	0	'	'	'
Deferred taxes on income	0	0	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-224,486,000	-216,968,000	'	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'	'
Total assets	-224,486,000	-216,968,000	'	'	'
Trade accounts payable	0	0	'	'	'
Accrued liabilities	0	0	'	'	'
Current portion of long term debt	0	0	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	0	0	'	'	'
Senior debt, less current portion	0	0	'	'	'
Subordinated debt	0	0	'	'	'
Other non current liabilities	0	0	'	'	'
Total liabilities	0	0	'	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	-224,486,000	-216,968,000	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	($224,486,000)	($216,968,000)	'	'	'

Summary_Financial_Information_2

Summary Financial Information (Statements of Operations and (Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net sales	$146,991	$138,852	$289,923	$277,743
Cost of products sold	99,835	94,592	197,202	189,992
Gross profit	47,156	44,260	92,721	87,751
Selling expenses	17,146	17,281	35,037	34,028
General and administrative expenses	13,300	14,167	27,379	27,017
Amortization of intangibles	576	526	1,165	985
Income from operations	16,134	12,286	29,140	25,721
Interest and debt expense	3,264	3,372	6,633	6,743
Investment income	-465	-276	-667	-492
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)	-169	195	-212	420
Other expense and (income), net	69	-1,261	-108	-1,172
Income before income tax expense	13,435	10,256	23,494	20,222
Income tax expense	2,836	3,134	6,162	6,080
Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income	10,599	7,122	17,332	14,142
Parent	'	'	'	'
Net sales	80,511	58,194	159,151	118,194
Cost of products sold	57,121	40,800	112,201	82,046
Gross profit	23,390	17,394	46,950	36,148
Selling expenses	5,862	6,244	11,844	11,984
General and administrative expenses	7,867	4,671	16,688	8,506
Amortization of intangibles	24	24	45	47
Income from operations	9,637	6,455	18,373	15,611
Interest and debt expense	3,241	3,241	6,480	6,485
Investment income	'	0	'	0
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)	-5	24	-17	40
Other expense and (income), net	-79	-1,452	-409	-2,140
Income before income tax expense	6,480	4,642	12,319	11,226
Income tax expense	672	1,241	2,505	3,508
Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries	4,791	3,721	7,518	6,424
Net income	10,599	7,122	17,332	14,142
Eliminations	'	'	'	'
Net sales	-14,307	-13,915	-28,176	-28,289
Cost of products sold	-14,307	-13,915	-28,176	-28,289
Gross profit	0	0	0	0
Selling expenses	0	0	0	0
General and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0	0
Income from operations	0	0	0	0
Interest and debt expense	0	0	0	0
Investment income	0	0	0	0
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)	0	0	0	0
Other expense and (income), net	0	0	0	0
Income before income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries	-4,791	-3,721	-7,518	-6,424
Net income	-4,791	-3,721	-7,518	-6,424
Non Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Net sales	65,823	62,870	131,179	121,313
Cost of products sold	45,746	42,422	91,764	83,609
Gross profit	20,077	20,448	39,415	37,704
Selling expenses	9,947	9,753	20,566	19,351
General and administrative expenses	5,094	5,898	9,986	10,688
Amortization of intangibles	552	502	1,120	938
Income from operations	4,484	4,295	7,743	6,727
Interest and debt expense	-14	87	78	168
Investment income	-465	-276	-667	-492
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)	-164	171	-195	380
Other expense and (income), net	964	1,007	1,956	2,548
Income before income tax expense	4,163	3,306	6,571	4,123
Income tax expense	973	776	1,674	572
Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income	3,190	2,530	4,897	3,551
Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Net sales	14,964	31,703	27,769	66,525
Cost of products sold	11,275	25,285	21,413	52,626
Gross profit	3,689	6,418	6,356	13,899
Selling expenses	1,337	1,284	2,627	2,693
General and administrative expenses	339	3,598	705	7,823
Amortization of intangibles	0	0	0	0
Income from operations	2,013	1,536	3,024	3,383
Interest and debt expense	37	44	75	90
Investment income	0	0	0	0
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)	0	0	0	0
Other expense and (income), net	-816	-816	-1,655	-1,580
Income before income tax expense	2,792	2,308	4,604	4,873
Income tax expense	1,191	1,117	1,983	2,000
Equity in income from continuing operations of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income	1,601	1,191	2,621	2,873
Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Investment income	$0	'	$0	'

Summary_Financial_Information_3

Summary Financial Information (Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating activities:	'	'
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$12,739	$1,709
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	976	3,724
Purchases of marketable securities	-787	-2,597
Capital expenditures	-7,585	-8,033
Purchase of business	0	-5,847
Other	'	0
Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities	16	'
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	-7,380	-12,753
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,099	838
Change in ESOP guarantee and other	-779	206
Dividends, Cash	-1,591	0
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities	1,220	295
Change in ESOP debt guarantee	-1,220	-295
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	-2,491	749
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-696	454
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	2,172	-9,841
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	112,309	121,660
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	114,481	111,819
Parent	'	'
Operating activities:	'	'
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	24,050	10,999
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	0	0
Purchases of marketable securities	0	0
Capital expenditures	-4,827	-1,318
Purchase of business	'	0
Other	-13,303	-13,303
Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities	-150	'
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	-17,980	-14,621
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,099	838
Change in ESOP guarantee and other	-779	206
Dividends, Cash	-1,591	'
Change in ESOP debt guarantee	-53	0
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	-1,324	1,044
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	4,746	-2,578
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	71,365	79,412
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	76,111	76,834
Guarantors	'	'
Operating activities:	'	'
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	206	1,267
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	0	0
Purchases of marketable securities	0	0
Capital expenditures	-151	-1,116
Purchase of business	'	0
Other	'	0
Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities	-116	'
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	-35	-1,116
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Change in ESOP guarantee and other	'	0
Dividends, Cash	0	'
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities	0	'
Change in ESOP debt guarantee	-171	-151
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	-171	-151
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0
Non Guarantors	'	'
Operating activities:	'	'
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	-11,517	-10,557
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	976	3,724
Purchases of marketable securities	-787	-2,597
Capital expenditures	-2,607	-5,599
Purchase of business	'	5,847
Other	13,303	13,303
Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities	250	'
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	10,635	2,984
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Change in ESOP guarantee and other	'	0
Dividends, Cash	0	'
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities	'	'
Change in ESOP debt guarantee	-996	-144
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	-996	-144
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-696	454
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-2,574	-7,263
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	40,944	42,248
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	38,370	34,985
Eliminations	'	'
Operating activities:	'	'
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	0	0
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	0	0
Purchases of marketable securities	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Purchase of business	'	0
Other	0	0
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	0	0
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Change in ESOP guarantee and other	'	0
Dividends, Cash	0	'
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities	0	'
Change in ESOP debt guarantee	0	0
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$0	$0

Summary_Financial_Information_4

Summary Financial Information (OCI Statement) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income	$10,599	$7,122	$17,332	$14,142
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-8,349	3,065	-8,018	2,935
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax	88	105	204	191
Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax	263	-115	264	-120
Adjustments:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gain (losses) arising during the period, net of tax	5	292	282	-142
Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax	-198	-727	-214	-962
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments	-193	-435	68	-1,104
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	-8,191	2,620	-7,482	1,902
Comprehensive income	2,408	9,742	9,850	16,044
Parent	'	'	'	'
Net income	10,599	7,122	17,332	14,142
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	'	0	'	0
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax	4	75	120	26
Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Adjustments:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gain (losses) arising during the period, net of tax	0	96	0	96
Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax	0	880	0	880
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments	0	-784	0	-784
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	4	-709	120	-758
Comprehensive income	10,603	6,413	17,452	13,384
Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Net income	1,601	1,191	2,621	2,873
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-7,920	3,733	-8,397	5,052
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Adjustments:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gain (losses) arising during the period, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments	0	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	-7,920	3,733	-8,397	5,052
Comprehensive income	-6,319	4,924	-5,776	7,925
Non Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Net income	3,190	2,530	4,897	3,551
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-429	-668	379	-2,117
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax	84	30	84	165
Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax	263	-115	264	-120
Adjustments:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gain (losses) arising during the period, net of tax	5	196	282	-238
Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax	198	-153	214	82
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments	-193	349	68	-320
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	-275	-404	795	-2,392
Comprehensive income	2,915	2,126	5,692	1,159
Eliminations	'	'	'	'
Net income	-4,791	-3,721	-7,518	-6,424
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	0	0
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Change in pension liability and post-retirement obligations, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Adjustments:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gain (losses) arising during the period, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments	0	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	-4,791	-3,721	-7,518	-6,424
Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$0	'	$0	'

Changes_in_Other_Comprehensive2

Changes in Other Comprehensive Loss (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning balance net of tax	($40,427)		($41,136)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	-8,759		-8,909
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	568		1,427
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	-8,191		-7,482
Ending balance	-48,618		-48,618
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]	'		'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning balance net of tax	2,029		1,768
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	5		282
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	-198		-214
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	-193		68
Ending balance	1,836		1,836
Retirement Obligations	'		'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning balance net of tax	-47,976		-47,977
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	-482		-1,243
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	745		1,507
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	263		264
Ending balance	-47,713		-47,713
Foreign currency exchange gain	'		'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning balance net of tax	5,603		5,272
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	-8,349		-8,018
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	-8,349		-8,018
Ending balance	-2,746		-2,746
Change in Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges	'		'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning balance net of tax	-83		-199
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	67		70
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	21		134
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	88		204
Ending balance	5		5
Investment income \| Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]	'		'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	-305		-329
Tax expense \| Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]	'		'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	107		115
Tax expense \| Retirement Obligations	'		'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	320		646
Tax expense \| Change in Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges	'		'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	45		116
Cost of products sold \| Retirement Obligations	'		'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	1,065	[1]	2,153	[1]
Cost of products sold \| Change in Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges	'		'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	$66		$250

[1]	These AOCL components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. (See Note 9 b Net Periodic Benefit Cost for additional details.)

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dividend Paid [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'
Dividends	($798,000)	($798,000)	$800,000