Remy International Inactive 10-Q29 Oct 132013 Q3 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_entity_informatio

Document and entity information	9 Months Ended
Document and entity information	Sep. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Remy International, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1046859
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	32,006,216
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	No

Consolidated_balance_sheets

Consolidated balance sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$81,033	$111,733
Trade accounts receivable (less allowances of $1,608 and $1,931)	191,133	170,637
Other receivables	22,063	17,203
Inventories	164,417	158,936
Deferred income taxes	43,887	36,315
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10,358	15,431
Total current assets	512,891	510,255
Property, plant and equipment	242,841	227,955
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-99,369	-86,072
Property, plant and equipment, net	143,472	141,883
Deferred financing costs, net of amortization	3,972	4,867
Goodwill	271,418	271,418
Intangibles, net	93,129	99,329
Other noncurrent assets	69,096	73,463
Total assets	1,093,978	1,101,215
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	3,272	9,098
Current maturities of long-term debt	3,542	3,470
Accounts payable	147,192	155,407
Accrued interest	89	112
Accrued restructuring	1,849	3,679
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	116,089	108,157
Total current liabilities	272,033	279,923
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	294,604	284,475
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	1,744	1,969
Accrued pension benefits	30,140	31,762
Deferred income taxes	1,250	2,390
Other noncurrent liabilities	29,463	29,188
Remy International, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Common stock, Par value of $0.0001; 32,006,216 shares outstanding at September 30, 2013, and 31,865,008 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012	3	3
Treasury stock, at cost; 243,252 treasury shares at September 30, 2013, and 133,467 treasury shares at December 31, 2012	-1,477	-229
Additional paid-in capital	318,721	323,912
Retained earnings	199,915	186,483
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-52,418	-50,307
Total Remy International, Inc. stockholders' equity	464,744	459,862
Noncontrolling interest	0	11,646
Total equity	464,744	471,508
Total liabilities and equity	$1,093,978	$1,101,215

Consolidated_balance_sheets_Ba

Consolidated balance sheets Balance Sheet Parenthtical (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$1,608	$1,931
Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common Stock, shares outstanding	32,006,216	31,865,008
Treasury Stock, shares outstanding	243,252	133,467

Consolidated_statements_of_ope

Consolidated statements of operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$262,832	$277,401	$826,908	$865,282
Cost of goods sold	210,600	222,592	664,996	686,943
Gross profit	52,232	54,809	161,912	178,339
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	29,760	30,103	102,325	97,891
Restructuring and other charges	1,454	5,374	4,263	8,964
Operating income	21,018	19,332	55,324	71,484
Interest expensebnet	5,370	7,283	15,438	21,047
Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees	0	0	4,256	0
Income before income taxes	15,648	12,049	35,630	50,437
Income tax expense (benefit)	5,292	-85,310	11,967	-74,410
Net income	10,356	97,359	23,663	124,847
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	827	659	2,164
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$10,356	$96,532	$23,004	$122,683
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings per share	$0.33	$3.15	$0.74	$4.01
Weighted average shares outstanding	31,240	30,638	31,196	30,595
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings per share	$0.33	$3.11	$0.73	$3.97
Weighted average shares outstanding	31,383	30,993	31,338	30,864
Dividends declared per common share	$0.10	$0.10	$0.30	$0.20

Consolidated_statements_of_com

Consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$10,356	$97,359	$23,663	$124,847
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,566	2,200	336	-158
Employee benefit plans, net of tax	105	-22	475	-293
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	10,238	7,774	-1,911	13,891
Comprehensive income	20,594	105,133	21,752	138,738
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	827	659	2,164
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest- foreign currency translation	0	-26	200	-61
Comprehensive income attributable to Remy International, Inc.	20,594	104,332	20,893	136,635
Foreign Exchange Contract
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Derivative contracts, net of tax	1,916	4,687	-2,254	11,544
Commodity Contract
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Derivative contracts, net of tax	2,714	909	-1,029	2,798
Interest Rate Swap
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Derivative contracts, net of tax	($63)	$0	$561	$0

Consolidated_statements_of_cas

Consolidated statements of cash flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$23,663	$124,847
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	25,767	28,010
Amortization of debt issuance costs	868	1,326
Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees	4,256	0
Stock-based compensation	4,894	5,419
Deferred income taxes	766	-83,537
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits, net	-992	-2,515
Restructuring and other charges	4,263	8,964
Cash payments for restructuring charges	-6,093	-5,671
Other	-1,732	-2,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of restructuring charges:
Accounts receivable	-24,546	-2,980
Inventories	-5,300	5,247
Accounts payable	-8,402	-6,693
Other current assets and liabilities, net	8,842	-16,493
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities, net	-10,917	-14,932
Net cash provided by operating activities	15,337	38,992
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-17,394	-18,160
Net proceeds on sale of assets	585	268
Government grant proceeds related to capital expenditures	0	941
Net cash used in investing activities	-16,809	-16,951
Cash flows from financing activities:
Change in short-term debt and revolver	-5,724	-4,030
Payments made on long-term debt, including capital leases	-289,861	-9,572
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	299,250	0
Dividend payments on common stock	-9,462	-6,128
Purchase of treasury stock	-1,248	-23
Debt issuance costs	-3,476	0
Purchase of and distributions to noncontrolling interest	-18,961	0
Other	0	565
Net cash used in financing activities	-29,482	-19,188
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	254	840
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-30,700	3,693
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	111,733	91,684
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	81,033	95,377
Accounts Payable
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	$1,678	$2,670

Description_of_the_business

Description of the business	9 Months Ended
Description of the business	Sep. 30, 2013
Description of the business [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	1. Description of the business

	Business

	Remy International, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “we”, “our”, “us”, “Remy” or the “Company”) is a leading global vehicular parts designer, manufacturer, remanufacturer, marketer and distributor of aftermarket and original equipment electrical components for automobiles, light-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks and other vehicles. We sell our products worldwide primarily under the “Delco Remy”, “Remy”, and “World Wide Automotive” brand names and our customers' widely recognized private label brand names. Our products include new and remanufactured, light-duty and heavy-duty starters and alternators for both original equipment and aftermarket applications, and hybrid power technology. These products are principally sold or distributed to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) for both original equipment manufacture and aftermarket operations, as well as, to warehouse distributors and retail automotive parts chains. We sell our products principally in North America, Europe, South America and Asia-Pacific.

	We are one of the largest producers in the world of remanufactured starters and alternators for the aftermarket. Our remanufacturing operations obtain failed products, commonly known as cores, from our customers as returns. These cores are an essential material needed for the remanufacturing operations. We have expanded our operations to become a low cost, global manufacturer and remanufacturer with a more balanced business mix between the aftermarket and the original equipment market, especially in the heavy duty OEM market, since we separated from General Motors Corporation (“GM”) in 1994, when we were essentially an original equipment supplier predominantly to GM.

	In general, our business is influenced by the underlying trends in the automobile, light truck, and heavy-duty truck, construction and industrial markets. We have been able to reduce the impact from the cyclical nature of some of our businesses with the diversity of OEM markets between the automotive, heavy-duty truck and industrial markets by focusing on our remanufacturing capabilities and our aftermarket business.

	The automotive parts market is highly competitive. Competition is based primarily on quality of products, service, delivery, technical support and price. Most OEMs and aftermarket distributors source parts from one or two suppliers and we compete with a number of companies who supply automobile manufacturers throughout the world.

	On August 14, 2012, Fidelity National Special Opportunities, Inc., or "FNSO," a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, Inc., or "FNF", a leading provider of title insurance, mortgage services and restaurant and diversified services, purchased additional shares of Remy International, Inc. common stock, thereby increasing its ownership position above 50%. As a result, FNF began consolidating the financial results of Remy in the third quarter of 2012. As of September 30, 2013, FNSO held a 51% ownership interest in Remy, comprised of 16,342,508 shares of our common stock. Additionally, FNF and related subsidiaries participated in our Amended and Restated Term B Loan Credit Agreement on March 5, 2013 and held $29,775,000 principal amount of our Amended and Restated Term B loan as of September 30, 2013.

	As of December 31, 2012, FNSO held a 51% ownership interest in Remy, comprised of 16,342,508 shares of our common stock. Additionally, FNF and related subsidiaries held $28,698,000 principal amount of our Term B loan as of December 31, 2012.

Summary_of_significant_account

Summary of significant accounting policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

Interim condensed consolidated financial statements

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted. These statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that our management believes are necessary to present fairly our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. We believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading when read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Operating results for the interim periods presented in this report are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future interim period or for the full year.

Use of estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Government grants

We record government grants when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and we will comply with the conditions attached to the grants received. Grants related to income are recorded as an offset to the related expense in the accompanying statements of operations. Grants related to assets are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the related asset. We continue to evaluate our compliance with the conditions attached to the related grants.

The U.S. Department of Energy, or the DOE, awarded us a grant in 2009, pursuant to which it agreed to match up to $60,200,000 of eligible expenditures we make through 2012 for the commercialization of hybrid electric motor technology. We obtained agreements from the DOE to extend the period of eligibility for the grant through 2013. As of December 31, 2012, we have completed the first phase of the grant award and have received $36,000,000 of the total grant. As a number of our hybrid customers have delayed launches of their products or cancelled their programs, we are now moderating our investments in hybrid until the market develops. On July 10, 2013, we formally notified the DOE that we have elected not to pursue the second phase of the grant.

In addition, we received various grants and subsidies from foreign jurisdictions during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013, and 2012. The amounts recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as government grants were as follows:

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

(In thousands)

2013

2012

2013

2012

Reduction of cost of goods sold

628

1,256

1,900

3,712

Reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses

220

1,299

556

5,142

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had deferred revenue of $6,465,000 and $7,414,000, respectively, related to government grants.

Trade accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts

Trade accounts receivable is stated at net realizable value, which approximates fair value. Substantially all of our trade accounts receivable are due from customers in the original equipment and aftermarket automotive industries, both domestically and internationally. Trade accounts receivable includes notes receivable of $27,205,000 and $29,091,000 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, notes receivables and accounts payable included commercial paper amounts endorsed or transferred to trade suppliers with recourse of $3,775,000. Trade accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance for amounts that are expected to become uncollectible in the future and for disputed items. We perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers' financial condition and generally do not require collateral. We maintain allowances for doubtful customer accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The allowance for doubtful accounts is developed based on several factors including customers' credit quality, historical write-off experience and any known specific issues or disputes which exist as of the balance sheet date. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Warranty

We provide certain warranties relating to quality and performance of our products. An allowance for the estimated future cost of product warranties and other defective product returns is based on management's estimate of product failure rates and customer eligibility. If these factors differ from management's estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability may be required. The specific terms and conditions of the warranties vary depending upon the customer and the product sold.

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the assumed issuance of common shares and related adjustment to net income attributable to common stockholders related to all potentially dilutive securities. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, in applying the treasury stock method, equivalent shares of unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units of 143,376 and 355,268 shares, respectively, were included in the weighted average shares outstanding in the diluted calculation. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, in applying the treasury stock method, equivalent shares of unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units of 142,131 and 268,633 shares, respectively, were included in the weighted average shares outstanding in the diluted calculation. Anti-dilutive stock options of 267,132 and 216,619 were excluded from the calculation of dilutive earnings per share for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2013, respectively. There were no restricted shares or stock options excluded from the calculation of dilutive earnings per share for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2012.

Recent accounting adoptions

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. ASU No. 2013-02 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance increased our disclosures, but did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210), Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures About Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, that limits the scope of the new balance sheet offsetting disclosures to derivatives, repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions to the extent they are offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. ASU No. 2011-11, as clarified by ASU No. 2013-01, is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance had an immaterial impact.

New accounting pronouncements

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 a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists to provide guidance on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. ASU 2013-11 requires an entity 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 with certain limited exceptions. ASU 2013-11 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods with earlier adoption permitted. This guidance is effective January 1, 2014. ASU 2013-11 should be applied prospectively with retroactive application permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2013-11 on our consolidated financial statements.

Fair_value_measurements

Fair value measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures

3. Fair value measurements

FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based upon assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

An asset's or liability's fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on one or more of the following three valuation techniques noted in FASB ASC Topic 820:

Market approach: Prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.

Cost approach: Amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).

Income approach: Techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based upon market expectations (including present value techniques, option-pricing and excess earnings models).

Assets and liabilities remeasured and disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, are set forth in the table below:

As of September 30, 2013

As of December 31, 2012

(In thousands)

Asset/

Level 2

Valuation

Asset/

Level 2

Valuation

(liability)

technique

(liability)

technique

Interest rate swap contracts

(310

)

(310

)

(2,218

)

(2,218

)

Foreign exchange contracts

2,635

5,328

Commodity contracts

(3,029

)

(3,029

)

(1,315

)

(1,315

)

We calculate the fair value of our interest rate swap contracts, commodity contracts and foreign currency contracts using quoted interest rate curves, quoted commodity forward rates and quoted currency forward rates. For contracts which, when aggregated by counterparty, are in a liability position, the discount rates are adjusted by the credit spread that market participants would apply if buying these contracts from our counterparties.

In addition to items that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, we also have assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. As these assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, they are not included in the tables above. Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include long-lived assets (see Note 7). We have determined that the fair value measurements included in each of these assets and liabilities rely primarily on our assumptions as observable inputs are not available. As such, we have determined that each of these fair value measurements reside within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Financial_instruments

Financial instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Disclosure	4. Financial instruments

	Foreign currency risk

	We manufacture and sell our products primarily in North America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. As a result our financial results could be significantly affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in foreign markets in which we manufacture and sell our products. We generally try to use natural hedges within our foreign currency activities, including the matching of revenues and costs, to minimize foreign currency risk. Where natural hedges are not in place, we consider managing certain aspects of our foreign currency activities through the use of foreign exchange contracts. We primarily utilize forward exchange contracts with maturities generally within fifteen months to hedge against currency rate fluctuations, and are designated as hedges.

	As of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, we had the following outstanding foreign currency contracts that were entered into to hedge forecasted purchases and revenues, respectively:


	(In thousands)	Currency denomination
		September 30,				December 31,

	Foreign currency contract	2013				2012

	South Korean Won Forward	$	45,735			$	55,546

	Mexican Peso Contracts	$	54,985			$	66,674

	Brazilian Real Forward	$	11,698			$	18,055

	Hungarian Forint Forward	€	10,921			€	13,565

	Great Britain Pound Forward	£	2,750			£	1,370


	Accumulated unrealized net gains of $1,172,000 and $3,426,000 were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) as of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, gains of $1,216,000 are expected to be reclassified to the consolidated statement of operations within the next twelve months. Any ineffectiveness during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, was immaterial.

	Interest rate risk

	During 2010, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement in respect to 50% of the outstanding principal balance of our Term B Loan under which we swapped a variable LIBOR rate with a floor of 1.75% to a fixed rate of 3.345%. Due to the significant value of terminated swaps which were rolled into this Term B Loan swap, this Term B Loan interest rate swap was an undesignated hedge and changes in the fair value were recorded as interest expense-net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

	On March 27, 2013, we terminated our undesignated Term B Loan interest rate swap and transferred the value into a new undesignated interest rate swap agreement of $72,000,000 of the outstanding principal loan balance under which we swap a variable LIBOR rate with a floor of 1.25% to a fixed rate of 4.045% with an effective date of December 30, 2016 and expiration date of December 31, 2019. The notional value of this interest rate swap is $72,000,000, and is reduced by $187,500 quarterly from the effective date. Due to the significant value of the terminated swaps which were transferred into this new swap, this interest rate swap is an undesignated hedge and changes in the fair value are recorded as interest expense-net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

	On March 27, 2013, we also entered into a designated interest rate swap agreement for $72,000,000 of the outstanding principal balance of our long term debt. Under the terms of the new interest rate swap agreement, we swap a variable LIBOR rate with a floor of 1.25% to a fixed rate of 2.75% with an effective date of December 30, 2016 and expiration date of December 31, 2019. The notional value of this interest rate swap is $72,000,000, and is reduced by $187,500 quarterly from the effective date. This interest rate swap has been designated as a cash flow hedging instrument. Accumulated unrealized gains of $922,000, excluding the tax effect, were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) as of September 30, 2013, and there were none recorded as of December 31, 2012. As of September 30, 2013, no gains are expected to be reclassified to the consolidated statement of operations within the next twelve months. Any ineffectiveness during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013, and 2012 was immaterial.

	The interest rate swaps reduce our overall interest rate risk. However, due to the remaining outstanding borrowings on the Amended and Restated Term B Loan and other borrowing facilities that continue to have variable interest rates, management believes that interest rate risk to us could be material if there are significant adverse changes in interest rates.

	Commodity price risk

	Our production processes are dependent upon the supply of certain components whose raw materials are exposed to price fluctuations on the open market. The primary purpose of our commodity price forward contract activity is to manage the volatility associated with forecasted purchases. We monitor our commodity price risk exposures regularly to maximize the overall effectiveness of our commodity forward contracts. The principal raw material hedged is copper. Forward contracts are used to mitigate commodity price risk associated with raw materials, generally related to purchases forecast for up to twenty-four months in the future. Additionally, we purchase certain commodities during the normal course of business which result in physical delivery and are excluded from hedge accounting.

	We had twenty-nine commodity price hedge contracts outstanding at September 30, 2013, and thirty-six commodity price hedge contracts outstanding at December 31, 2012, with combined notional quantities of 5,423 and 6,566 metric tons of copper, respectively. These contracts mature within the next fifteen months. These contracts were designated as cash flow hedging instruments. Accumulated unrealized losses of $2,985,000 and $1,288,000, excluding the tax effect, were recorded in AOCI as of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, losses of $3,129,000 are expected to be reclassified to the accompanying consolidated statement of operations within the next 12 months. Hedge ineffectiveness during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, was immaterial.

	Other

	We present our derivative positions and any related material collateral under master netting agreements on a net basis. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the time value are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Unrealized gains and losses associated with ineffective hedges, determined using the change in fair value method, are recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Derivative gains and losses included in AOCI for effective hedges are reclassified into the accompanying consolidated statements of operations upon recognition of the hedged transaction.

	Any derivative instrument designated initially, but no longer effective as a hedge, or initially not effective as a hedge, is recorded at fair value and the related gains and losses are recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Our undesignated hedges are primarily our interest rate swaps whose fair value at inception of the instrument due to the rollover of existing interest rate swaps resulted in ineffectiveness. The following table discloses the fair values and balance sheet locations of our derivative instruments:



		Asset derivatives								Liability derivatives
	(In thousands)	Balance sheet location	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012			Balance sheet location	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012

	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

	Commodity contracts	Prepaid expenses and	$	110			$	427		Other current liabilities	$	3,284		$	2,009
		other current assets								and accrued expenses
	Commodity contracts	Other noncurrent assets	145				267			Other noncurrent liabilities	—			—

	Foreign currency contracts	Prepaid expenses and	2,697				5,537			Other current liabilities	49			26
		other current assets								and accrued expenses
	Foreign currency contracts	Other noncurrent assets	44				127			Other noncurrent liabilities	57			310

Interest rate swap contracts	Other noncurrent assets	922				—			Other noncurrent liabilities	—			—

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		$	3,918			$	6,358			$	3,390		$	2,345

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Interest rate swap contracts	Prepaid expenses and	$	—			$	—		Other current liabilities	$	—		$	2,218
	other current assets								and accrued expenses
Interest rate swap contracts	Other noncurrent assets	—				—			Other noncurrent liabilities	1,232			—

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		$	—			$	—			$	1,232		$	2,218

The following tables disclose the effect of our derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):



Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

Commodity contracts	$	2,863		Cost of goods sold	$	(1,591	)	Cost of goods sold	$	28

Foreign currency contracts	4,494			Cost of goods sold	2,068			Cost of goods sold	—

Interest rate swap contracts	(102		)	Interest expense–net	—			Interest expense–net	—

	$	7,255			$	477			$	28




Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives

Interest rate swap	Interest expense–net	$	(137	)

The following tables disclose the effect of our derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):



Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

Commodity contracts	$	958		Cost of goods sold	$	(1,637	)	Cost of goods sold	$	29

Foreign currency contracts	5,316			Cost of goods sold	(580		)	Cost of goods sold	—

	$	6,274			$	(2,217	)		$	29



Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives

Interest rate swap contracts	Interest expense–net	$	(86	)










The following tables disclose the effect of our derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):



Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

Commodity contracts	$	(4,071	)	Cost of goods sold	$	(2,374	)	Cost of goods sold	$	(58	)
Foreign currency contracts	1,988			Cost of goods sold	4,887			Cost of goods sold	—

Interest rate swap contracts	922			Interest expense–net	—			Interest expense–net	—

	$	(1,161	)		$	2,513			$	(58	)




Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives

Interest rate swap	Interest expense–net	$	986


The following tables disclose the effect of our derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):



Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

Commodity contracts	$	1,143		Cost of goods sold	$	(3,341	)	Cost of goods sold	$	18

Foreign currency contracts	9,698			Cost of goods sold	(3,627		)	Cost of goods sold	—

	$	10,841			$	(6,968	)		$	18



Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives

Interest rate swap contracts	Interest expense–net	$	(408	)










Concentrations of credit risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of accounts receivable and cash investments. We require placement of cash in financial institutions evaluated as highly creditworthy. Our customer base includes global light and commercial vehicle manufacturers and a large number of retailers, distributors and installers of automotive aftermarket parts. Our credit evaluation process and the geographical dispersion of sales transactions help to mitigate credit risk concentration.

Accounts receivable factoring arrangements

We have entered into factoring agreements with various domestic and European financial institutions to sell our accounts receivable under nonrecourse agreements. These are treated as a sale. The transactions are accounted for as a reduction in accounts receivable as the agreements transfer effective control over and risk related to the receivables to the buyers. We do not service any domestic accounts after the factoring has occurred. We do not have any servicing assets or liabilities. We utilize factoring arrangements as an integral part of financing for us. The cost of factoring such accounts receivable is reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as interest expense-net with other financing costs. The cost of factoring such accounts receivable for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, was $1,437,000, and $1,689,000, respectively. The cost of factoring such accounts receivable for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, was $4,316,000, and $4,107,000, respectively. Gross amounts factored under these facilities as of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, were $227,992,000, and $183,547,000, respectively. Any change in the availability of these factoring arrangements could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure	5. Inventories

	Net inventories consisted of the following:



		September 30,		December 31,

	(In thousands)	2013		2012

	Raw materials	$	49,347	$	47,972

	Core inventory	38,859		31,191

	Work-in-process	7,391		9,934

	Finished goods	68,820		69,839

		$	164,417	$	158,936


	Raw materials also include materials consumed in the manufacturing and remanufacturing process, but not directly incorporated into the finished products.

Property_plant_and_equipment

Property, plant and equipment	9 Months Ended
Property, plant and equipment	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure	6. Property, plant and equipment

	Depreciation and amortization expense of property, plant, and equipment for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, was $14,377,000, and $14,046,000, respectively.

Goodwill_and_other_intangible_

Goodwill and other intangible assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure	7. Goodwill and other intangible assets

	The following table represents the carrying value of other intangible assets:



		As of September 30, 2013						As of December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)	Carrying		Accumulated		Net		Carrying		Accumulated		Net
		value		amortization				value		amortization
	Definite-life intangibles:
	Intellectual property	$	16,377	$	4,395	$	11,982	$	14,370	$	4,082	$	10,288

	Customer relationships	35,500		17,069		18,431		35,500		15,150		20,350

	Customer contract	98,270		83,754		14,516		95,389		74,898		20,491

	Total	150,147		105,218		44,929		145,259		94,130		51,129

	Indefinite-life intangibles:

	Trade names	48,200		—		48,200		48,200		—		48,200

	Intangible assets, net	$	198,347	$	105,218	$	93,129	$	193,459	$	94,130	$	99,329

	Goodwill	$	271,418	$	—	$	271,418	$	271,418	$	—	$	271,418


	Definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized to reflect the pattern of economic benefit consumed.

	We perform impairment testing annually or more frequently when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the above intangibles may be impaired.

Other_noncurrent_assets

Other noncurrent assets	9 Months Ended
Other noncurrent assets	Sep. 30, 2013
Other noncurrent assets [Abstract]
Other Assets Disclosure	8. Other noncurrent assets

	Other noncurrent assets primarily consisted of core return rights of $35,501,000 and noncurrent deferred tax assets of $22,893,000 as of September 30, 2013. Other noncurrent assets primarily consisted of core return rights of $33,908,000 and noncurrent deferred tax assets of $32,907,000 as of December 31, 2012.

Other_current_liabilities_and_

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses [Abstract]
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current	9. Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

	Other current liabilities and accrued expenses consist of the following:



		September 30,			December 31,

	(In thousands)	2013			2012

	Accrued warranty	$	26,706		$	23,374

	Accrued wages and benefits	18,595			18,531

	Current portion of customer obligations	7,263			9,326

	Rebates, stocklifts, discounts and returns	20,613			15,865

	Current deferred revenue	1,980			2,882

	Other	40,932			38,179

		$	116,089		$	108,157












	Changes to our current and noncurrent accrued warranty were as follows:


		Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2013			2012

	Balance at beginning of period	$	29,069		$	31,513		$	27,194		$	30,278

	Provision for warranty	12,065			10,468			32,535			30,745

	Payments and charges against the accrual	(10,732		)	(10,396		)	(29,327		)	(29,438		)
	Balance at end of period	$	30,402		$	31,585		$	30,402		$	31,585

Other_noncurrent_liabilities

Other noncurrent liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Noncurrent	10. Other noncurrent liabilities

	Other noncurrent liabilities consist of the following:



		September 30,		December 31,

	(In thousands)	2013		2012

	Customer obligations, net of current portion	$	3,398	$	3,689

	Noncurrent deferred revenue	4,940		5,755

	Other	21,125		19,744

		$	29,463	$	29,188

Restructuring_and_other_charge

Restructuring and other charges	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure
	11	Restructuring and other charges

	Total restructuring and other charges of $4,263,000 were recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. These charges consisted of $2,987,000 of employee termination benefits, and $1,276,000 of other exit costs. The severance charges are related to the closure of our Mezokovesd, Hungary plant, restructuring actions in our China operations in association with our acquisition of our noncontrolling interest in our majority-owned Chinese joint venture (see Note 21), reductions in force in our North American facilities, and lease termination costs.

	Total restructuring and other charges of $8,964,000 were recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. These charges consisted of $4,517,000 of employee termination benefits, and $368,000 of adjustments to lease termination and other exit costs, other charges of $1,800,000 and fixed asset impairment charges of $2,279,000. The charges are related to reductions in force in Mexico and Europe, and exit costs related to our Mexico, Europe and Virginia facilities. During the second quarter of 2012, the company engaged a consulting firm to assist in the analysis of the North America operations. The other charges are related to the consulting fees and other related expenses. The fixed asset impairment charges are related to the anticipated closure of our facilities in Mexico and Europe.

	The following table summarizes the activity in our accrual for restructuring and other charges for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, (in thousands):



	2013	Termination				Exit				Other charges				Total
		benefits				costs
	Accrual at December 31, 2012	$	3,573			$	106			$	—			$	3,679

	Provision	370				311				—				681

	Payments	(1,832		)		(331		)		—				(2,163		)

	Accrued at March 31, 2013	$	2,111			$	86			$	—			$	2,197

	Provision	1,196				932				—				2,128

	Payments	(1,870		)		(916		)		—				(2,786		)

	Accrued at June 30, 2013	$	1,437			$	102			$	—			$	1,539

	Provision	1,421				33				—				1,454

	Payments	(1,086		)		(58		)		—				(1,144		)

	Accrued at September 30, 2013	$	1,772			$	77			$	—			$	1,849




	2012	Termination				Exit				Other charges				Total
		benefits				costs
	Accrual at December 31, 2011	$	2,539			$	386			$	—			$	2,925

	Provision	1,686				12				—				1,698

	Payments	(1,449		)		(361		)		—				(1,810		)

	Accrued at March 31, 2012	$	2,776			$	37			$	—			$	2,813

	Provision	(138		)		230				1,800				1,892

	Payments	(1,386		)		(64		)		(1,800		)		(3,250		)
	Accrued at June 30, 2012	$	1,252			$	203			$	—			$	1,455

	Provision	2,969				126				—				3,095

	Payments	(409		)		(202		)		—				(611		)

	Accrued at September 30, 2012	$	3,812			$	127			$	—			$	3,939


	Significant components of restructuring and other charges were as follows (in thousands):



		Total				Expense incurred in												Estimated
		expected				Nine				Twelve				Twelve				future
costs		months ended				months ended				months ended				expense
		September 30,				December 31,				December 31,
			2013			2012				2011
2013 Activities
Severance		$	2,245				$	2,245			$	—			$	—			$	—

Exit costs	1,027				527				—				—				500

	$	3,272			$	2,772			$	—			$	—			$	500

2012 Activities

Severance	$	4,512			$	742			$	3,738			$	—			$	32

Exit costs	1,219				749				410				—				60

Other charges	1,687				—				1,687				—				—

	$	7,418			$	1,491			$	5,835			$	—			$	92

2011 Activities

Severance	$	4,518			$	—			$	1,635			$	2,883			$	—

Exit costs	801				—				241				560				—

	$	5,319			$	—			$	1,876			$	3,443			$	—

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure	12. Debt

	Borrowings under long-term debt arrangements, net of discounts, consisted of the following:



		September 30,			December 31,

	(In thousands)	2013			2012

	Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility, First Amendment-Maturity date of September 5, 2018	$	—		$	—

	Term B Loan-Maturity date of December 17, 2016	—			284,892

	Amended and Restated Term B Loan-Maturity date of March 5, 2020	295,667			—

	Total Senior Credit Facility and Notes	295,667			284,892

	Capital leases	2,479			3,053

	Less current maturities	(3,542		)	(3,470		)
	Long-term debt less current maturities	$	294,604		$	284,475


	Future maturities of long-term debt outstanding at September 30, 2013, including capital lease obligations, and excluding original issue discount, in thousands, consist of the following:


	2013 (remaining)	$	1,012

	2014	3,390

	2015	3,407

	2016	3,423

	2017	3,353

	Thereafter	285,646


	On March 5, 2013, we entered into a First Amendment to our existing ABL Revolver Credit Agreement ("ABL First Amendment") to extend the maturity date of the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility ("ABL") from December 17, 2015 to September 5, 2018 and reduce the borrowing rate. The ABL First Amendment bears an interest rate to a defined Base Rate plus 0.50%-1.00% per year or, at our election, at an applicable LIBOR Rate plus 1.50%-2.00% per year and is paid monthly. The ABL First Amendment maintains the current availability at $95,000,000, but may be increased, under certain circumstances, by $20,000,000. The ABL First Amendment is secured by substantially all domestic accounts receivable and inventory. At September 30, 2013, the ABL First Amendment balance was zero. Based upon the collateral supporting the ABL First Amendment, the amount borrowed, and the outstanding letters of credit of $2,860,000, there was additional availability for borrowing of $70,196,000 on September 30, 2013. We will incur an unused commitment fee of 0.375% on the unused amount of commitments under the ABL First Amendment.

	On March 5, 2013, we entered into a $300,000,000 Amended and Restated Term B Loan Credit Agreement ("Amended and Restated Term B Loan") to refinance the existing $286,978,000 Term B Loan, extend the maturity from December 17, 2016 to March 5, 2020, and reduce the borrowing rate. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan bears an interest rate consisting of LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.25%) plus 3.00% per year with an original issue discount of $750,000. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan also contains an option to increase the borrowing provided certain conditions are satisfied, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan is secured by a first priority lien on the stock of our subsidiaries and substantially all domestic assets other than accounts receivable and inventory pledged to the ABL First Amendment. Principal payments in the amount of $750,000 are due at the end of each calendar quarter with termination and final payment no later than March 5, 2020. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan is subject to an excess cash calculation which may require the payment of additional principal on an annual basis. At September 30, 2013, the average borrowing rate, including the impact of the interest rate swaps, was 4.25%. As a result of the refinancing of our Term B Loan syndication, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees of $4,256,000 during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

	As of September 30, 2013, the estimated fair value of our Amended and Restated Term B Loan was $298,867,000. The estimated fair value was $3,200,000 more than the carrying value. As of December 31, 2012, the estimated fair values of our Term B Loan was $290,029,000. The estimated fair value was $5,137,000 more than the carrying value. The Level 2 fair market values are based on established market prices as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The fair value estimates do not necessarily reflect the values we could realize in the current markets. Because of their short-term nature or variable interest rate, we believe the carrying value for short-term debt and the revolving credit agreement closely approximates their fair value.

	All of our credit agreements contain various covenants and representations that are customary for transactions of this nature. We were in compliance with all covenants as of September 30, 2013. The credit agreements contain various restrictive covenants, which include, among other things: (i) a maximum leverage ratio; (ii) a minimum interest coverage ratio; (iii) mandatory prepayments upon certain asset sales and debt issuances; and (iv) limitations on the payment of dividends in excess of a specified amount. The term loan also includes events of default customary for a facility of this type, including a cross-default provision under which the lenders may declare the loan in default if we (i) fail to make a payment when due under any debt having a principal amount greater than $5.0 million or (ii) breach any other covenant in any such debt as a result of which the holders of such debt are permitted to accelerate its maturity.

	Short-term debt

	We have revolving credit facilities with four Korean banks with a total facility amount of approximately $16,735,000 of which $3,254,000 is borrowed at average interest rates of 3.44% at September 30, 2013. In Hungary, there is a revolving credit facility with two banks for a credit facility of $4,240,000 of which $18,000 is borrowed at average interest rates of 2.28% at September 30, 2013.

	Capital leases

	Capital leases have been capitalized using nominal interest rates ranging from 4.50% to 15.10% as determined by the dates we entered into the leases. We had assets under capital leases of approximately $3,582,000 at September 30, 2013 and approximately $3,883,000 at December 31, 2012, net of accumulated amortization.

Stockholders_equity

Stockholders' equity	9 Months Ended
Stockholders' equity	Sep. 30, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure	13. Stockholders' equity

	Common stock

	On December 12, 2012, we amended our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The amendment authorizes the Company to issue 280,000,000 shares, consisting of 240,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. As of September 30, 2013, there were 32,006,216 common stock shares outstanding and no preferred stock shares outstanding.

	The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote on all matters properly submitted on which the common stockholders are entitled to vote.

	Treasury stock

	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we withheld 67,087 shares at cost, or $1,248,000, to satisfy tax obligations for vesting of restricted stock shares granted to our employees under the Remy International, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, or "Omnibus Incentive Plan".

	Dividend payments

	Our Board of Directors declared cash dividends of ten cents ($0.10) per share in January 2013, April 2013 and August 2013, respectively, and we paid amounts totaling $9,462,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. As of September 30, 2013, a dividend payable of $444,000 is recorded for unvested restricted stock and is payable upon vesting.

	On October 29, 2013, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share, payable on November 27, 2013, to stockholders of record as of November 13, 2013.

Reclassifications_out_of_accum

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note	14. Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

	The following table discloses the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):



			Foreign currency translation adjustment				Unrealized gains (losses) on currency hedges				Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity hedges			Interest rate swaps			Employee benefit plan adjustment			Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

	Balances at December 31, 2012		$	(19,860	)		$	3,426			$	(6,316	)	$	(1,574	)	$	(25,983	)	$	(50,307	)

	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(3,172		)		513				(1,282		)	(270		)	102			(4,109		)

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—				(1,081		)		(48		)	—			346			(783		)

	Balances at March 31, 2013		(23,032		)		2,858				(7,646		)	(1,844		)	(25,535		)	(55,199		)

	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(2,258		)		(2,498		)		(2,991		)	894			(154		)	(7,007		)

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—				(1,104		)		578			—			76			(450		)

	Balances at June 30, 2013		$	(25,290	)		$	(744	)		$	(10,059	)	$	(950	)	$	(25,613	)	$	(62,656	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		5,566				3,472				1,762			(63		)	(105		)	10,632

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—				(1,556		)		952			—			210			(394		)

	Balances at September 30, 2013		$	(19,724	)		$	1,172			$	(7,345	)	$	(1,013	)	$	(25,508	)	$	(52,418	)


	The following table discloses the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):



			Foreign currency translation adjustment				Unrealized gains (losses) on currency hedges				Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity hedges			Interest rate swaps			Employee benefit plan adjustment			Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

	Balances at December 31, 2011		$	(22,624	)		$	(9,513	)		$	(8,858	)	$	(1,574	)	$	(23,161	)	$	(65,730	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		2,390				4,390				3,593			—			45			10,418

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—				1,185				787			—			(106		)	1,866

	Balances at March 31, 2012		(20,234		)		(3,938		)		(4,478		)	(1,574		)	(23,222		)	(53,446		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(4,713		)		(152		)		(3,417		)	—			21			(8,261		)

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—				1,434				926			—			(231		)	2,129

	Balances at June 30, 2012		$	(24,947	)		$	(2,656	)		$	(6,969	)	$	(1,574	)	$	(23,432	)	$	(59,578	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		2,226				4,158				599			—			(62		)	6,921

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—				529				310			—			40			879

	Balances at September 30, 2012		$	(22,721	)		$	2,031			$	(6,060	)	$	(1,574	)	$	(23,454	)	$	(51,778	)


	The following table discloses the effect of reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations (in thousands):



	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components		Three months ended September 30,								Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
			2013				2012

	Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency contracts		$	2,068			$	(580	)		Cost of goods sold

	Commodity contracts		(1,563		)		(1,608		)		Cost of goods sold
			505				(2,188		)		Total before tax

		99				1,349				Tax benefit

		$	604			$	(839	)		Net of tax


Amortization of employee benefit plan costs:
Prior service costs		$	454			$	419			Selling, general and administrative expenses

Net actuarial loss		(800		)		(188		)		Selling, general and administrative expenses
		(346		)		231				Total before tax

		136				(271		)		Tax benefit (expense)

		$	(210	)		$	(40	)		Net of tax

Total reclassifications for the period		$	394			$	(879	)		Net of tax


The following table discloses the effect of reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations (in thousands):



Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components		Nine months ended September 30,								Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
		2013				2012

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Foreign currency contracts		$	4,887			$	(3,627	)		Cost of goods sold

Commodity contracts		(2,432		)		(3,323		)		Cost of goods sold
		2,455				(6,950		)		Total before tax

		(196		)		1,777				Tax benefit (expense)

		$	2,259			$	(5,173	)		Net of tax


Amortization of employee benefit plan costs:
Prior service costs		$	1,362			$	1,256			Selling, general and administrative expenses

Net actuarial loss		(2,400		)		(689		)		Selling, general and administrative expenses
		(1,038		)		567				Total before tax

		406				(271		)		Tax benefit (expense)

		$	(632	)		$	296			Net of tax


Total reclassifications for the period		$	1,627			$	(4,877	)		Net of tax

Income_taxes

Income taxes	9 Months Ended
Income taxes	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure	15. Income taxes

	We compute on a quarterly basis an estimated annual effective tax rate considering ordinary income and related income tax expense. Ordinary income refers to income (loss) before income tax expense excluding significant, unusual, or infrequently occurring items. The tax effect of an unusual or infrequently occurring item is recorded in the interim period in which it occurs. To the extent we cannot reliably estimate annual projected taxes for a taxing jurisdiction, taxes on ordinary income for such a jurisdiction are reported in the period in which they are incurred. Other items included in income tax expense in the periods in which they occur include the cumulative effect of changes in tax laws or rates, foreign exchange gains and losses, adjustments to uncertain tax positions, and adjustments to our valuation allowance due to changes in judgment regarding the realizability of deferred tax assets in future years.

	Income tax expense of $5,292,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013, consisted of deferred U.S. federal tax expense of $1,356,000, domestic state and local income tax expense of $961,000, and tax expense in various foreign jurisdictions of $2,975,000. Income tax benefit of $85,310,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, consisted of U.S. federal tax benefit of $84,705,000, domestic state and local tax expense of $22,000, and tax benefit in various foreign jurisdictions of $627,000.

	Income tax expense of $11,967,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, consisted of deferred U.S. federal tax expense of $2,844,000, domestic state and local income tax expense of $793,000, and tax expense in various foreign jurisdictions of $8,330,000. Income tax benefit of $74,410,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, consisted of U.S. federal tax benefit of $84,705,000, domestic state and local tax expense of $655,000, and tax expenses in various foreign jurisdictions of $9,640,000.

	We and our subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. We are no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations for years before 2007 or state and local years before 2007, with limited exceptions. For domestic purposes, the tax attributes carried forward could be adjusted through the examination process and are subject to examination 3 years from the date of utilization. Furthermore, we are no longer subject to income tax examinations in major foreign tax jurisdictions for years prior to 2007, with limited exceptions.

	We have total unrecognized tax benefits of $11,769,000 and $10,350,000 that have been recorded as liabilities as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and we are uncertain as to if or when such amounts may be settled. During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we recorded uncertain tax benefits of $210,000 and uncertain tax positions of $225,000, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we recorded uncertain tax positions of $1,419,000 and $775,000, respectively.

	As part of the review in determining the need for a valuation allowance, we assess the potential release of existing valuation allowances. In performing our analysis during the third quarter of 2012, management concluded that the weight of positive evidence outweighed the negative evidence related to the United States tax jurisdiction. During the third quarter of 2012, we reached the conclusion that the net deferred tax asset in the United States was more likely than not to be utilized. As such, the valuation allowance previously recorded against the net deferred tax assets in the United States was reversed resulting in an income tax benefit of $84,705,000 during the third quarter of 2012.

	The effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, differs from the U.S. federal income tax rate primarily due to effect on foreign taxable income, tax credits and tax assessments against the U.S. net income reported in the financial statements. The effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, differs from the U.S. federal income tax rate primarily due to the effect on foreign taxable income and the valuation allowance release against the U.S. net income reported in the financial statements.

	We review the likelihood that we will realize the benefit of our deferred tax assets and, therefore, the need for valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if events indicate that a review is required. In determining the requirement for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or consolidated group recording the net deferred tax asset is considered, along with all other available positive and negative evidence. We utilize a rolling 12 quarters of pre-tax results adjusted for significant permanent book to tax differences as a measure of cumulative results in recent years. The factors considered by management in its determination of the probability of the realization of the deferred tax assets include but are not limited to the following: recent adjusted historical financial results, historical taxable income, projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies. If, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded. If operating results improve or deteriorate on a sustained basis, our conclusions regarding the need for a valuation allowance could change, resulting in either the reversal or initial recognition of a valuation allowance in the future, which could have a significant impact on income tax expense in the period recognized and subsequent periods.

Employee_benefit_plans

Employee benefit plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure	16. Employee benefit plans

	The components of expense for the plans were as follows (in thousands):



	Pension benefits:
		Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	Components of expense	2013			2012			2013			2012

	Service costs	$	273		$	73		$	754		$	219

	Interest costs	693			653			2,066			1,958

	Expected return on plan assets	(665		)	(534		)	(1,982		)	(1,631		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss	344			311			1,032			1,058

	Net periodic pension cost	$	645		$	503		$	1,870		$	1,604


	Postretirement health care and life insurance plans:

		Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	Components of expense	2013			2012			2013			2012

	Interest costs	$	19		$	24		$	58		$	73

	Amortization of prior service cost	(454		)	(419		)	(1,362		)	(1,256		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	456			(123		)	1,368			(369		)

	Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	21		$	(518	)	$	64		$	(1,552	)


	Cash flows - employee benefit plans

	We contributed $2,585,000 and $2,094,000 to our pension plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We expect to contribute a total of $1,748,000 to our U.S. pension plans and $1,717,000 to our International pension plans in 2013. The postretirement health care plan is funded as benefits are paid.

Stockbased_compensation

Stock-based compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments
	17	Stock-based compensation

	On February 14, 2013, we filed a Form S-8 to register 5,500,000 shares which may be issued pursuant to the Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Omnibus Incentive Plan became effective on October 27, 2010, was amended on March 24, 2011, and permits our Compensation Committee to grant nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units and other cash or share based awards to our employees and non-employee directors. As of September 30, 2013, there were 3,425,416 shares available to be issued under the Omnibus Incentive Plan.

	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, executive officers and other key employees received restricted stock awards of 224,507 common shares with a weighted average grant date value of $18.47, based on the closing price of our common stock on the respective grant date as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market. These awards are 50% time-based and 50% performance-based. The time-based restricted shares vest equally over a three-year period and one-third of the performance-based restricted shares will be available to vest for each of the calendar years 2013, 2014 and 2015 based on a target operating income for each of the years. Additionally, executive officers and other key employees were granted 234,675 stock option awards which vest equally over a three-year period with a term of seven years and a weighted average exercise price of $18.47.

	Also during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, our Board of Directors received restricted stock awards of 32,164 common shares and stock option awards of 33,618 common shares. One-half of the restricted stock shares and stock options granted to the Board of Directors vest at each anniversary of the grant date. Restricted stock granted to the Board of Directors were valued at $18.50, which was the closing price of our common stock on the grant date as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Stock options granted to the Board of Directors have a term of seven years and an exercise price of $18.50. We estimated the grant date fair value of all stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The weighted average valuation per share was $7.58 based on the following assumptions: Risk-free interest rate: 0.86%, Dividend Yield: 2.16%, Expected Volatility: 56.70% and Expected Term: 5 years.

	Noncash compensation expense related to all types of awards was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, as follows:



		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	(In thousands)	2013		2012		2013		2012

	Stock-based compensation expense	$	1,648	$	1,883	$	4,894	$	5,419


	If factors change and we employ different assumptions, stock-based compensation expense may differ significantly from what we have recorded in the past. If there are any modifications or cancellations of the underlying unvested securities, we may be required to accelerate, increase or cancel any remaining unearned stock-based compensation expense. Future stock-based compensation expense and unearned stock-based compensation will increase to the extent that we grant additional equity awards to employees or we assume unvested equity awards in connection with acquisitions.

Business_segment_and_geographi

Business segment and geographical information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure	18. Business segment and geographical information

	We manage our business and operate in a single reportable business segment.

	We are a multi-national corporation with operations in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Hungary, South Korea, United Kingdom, Belgium and Tunisia. As a result, our financial results could be significantly affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the foreign markets where we distribute our products. Our operating results are exposed to changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and non-U.S. currencies. Exposure to variability in foreign currency exchange rates is managed primarily through the use of natural hedges, whereby funding obligations and assets are both denominated in the local currency, and through selective currency hedges. From time to time, we enter into exchange agreements to manage our exposure arising from fluctuating exchange rates related to specific transactions. Refer to Note 4. Sales are attributed to geographic locations based on the point of sale.

	Information about our net sales by region was as follows:



		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	(In thousands)	2013		2012		2013		2012

	Net sales to external customers:
	United States	$	172,706	$	188,013	$	550,728	$	579,981

	Europe	21,571		25,201		68,092		79,722

	Other Americas	14,663		14,074		45,457		42,127

	Asia Pacific	53,892		50,113		162,631		163,452

	Total net sales	$	262,832	$	277,401	$	826,908	$	865,282

Other_commitments_and_continge

Other commitments and contingencies	9 Months Ended
Other commitments and contingencies	Sep. 30, 2013
Other commitments and contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure	19. Other commitments and contingencies

	We are party to various legal actions and administrative proceedings and subject to various claims arising in the ordinary course of business, including those relating to commercial transactions, product liability, safety, health, taxes, environmental and other matters. We review these matters on an ongoing basis and follow the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies, when making accrual and disclosure decisions. For legal proceedings where it has been determined that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, a liability based on known facts and which represents our best estimate has been recorded in our accompanying consolidated financial statements. We believe that the ultimate liability, if any, in excess of amounts already provided for in our accompanying consolidated financial statements on the disposition of these matters and the matters discussed below would not have a material adverse effect on our financial position.

	Remy, Inc. vs. Tecnomatic S.p.A.

	On September 12, 2008, Remy International, Inc. filed suit against Tecnomatic in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division (Civil Action No.: 1:08-CV-1227-SEB-JMS), titled Remy, Inc. vs. Tecnomatic S.p.A., for breach of contract, among other claims, with respect to a machine Tecnomatic manufactured for us to build stators. On December 9, 2008, Tecnomatic filed a counterclaim in the amount of $111,000.

	On March 9, 2011, Tecnomatic filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, N. D. of Illinois, against Remy International, Inc., its Mexican subsidiaries and two other entities alleging breach of confidentiality agreement, misrepresentation and misappropriation of technology and requested damages of $110,000,000. We believe this action is without merit and is an attempt to push us to settle the prior case. On June 27, 2011, the Illinois Court granted our motion to transfer the case to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division, and the two pending actions were merged by the Indiana Court. In July 2012, the Indiana Court dismissed a significant majority of Tecnomatic's original claims, and denied Tecnomatic's subsequent request to bring certain proposed claims against us. In another Court ruling on Tecnomatic's Motion to Reconsider on June 21, 2013, the Indiana Court upheld its July 2012 dismissal of all of Tecnomatic's claims, except for the reinstatement of a trade secret claim against a third party vendor. On March 25, 2013, Tecnomatic filed a First Amended Complaint in which it named certain current and former Remy employees as individual defendants. Tecnomatic filed a Second Amended Complaint, together with a motion for leave to file a Third Amended Complaint, on July 12, 2013. Tecnomatic then filed a motion for leave to amend its pleadings in conjunction with a proposed Fourth Amended Complaint on September 10, 2013. We filed a reply in support of partial motion to dismiss Tecnomatic's Second Amended Complaint on September 24, 2013, and we anticipate filing a response to Tecnomatic's Second Amended Complaint during the fourth quarter of 2013. On October 15, 2013, Tecnomatic filed a motion for leave to amend its pleadings in conjunction with a proposed Fifth Amended Complaint. No trial date has been set, but it is anticipated to commence during the second quarter of 2015. Due to the early stage of this case, it is not possible to make a meaningful estimate of the amount or range of loss to the Company, if any, that could result from this case at this time. As such, we have no amounts accrued as of September 30, 2013 for this case. We intend to vigorously defend this case.

Executive_officer_separation_N

Executive officer separation (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Executive officer separation (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2013
Executive officer separation [Abstract]
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure	20. Executive officer separation

	On January 31, 2013, we entered into a Transition, Noncompetition and Release Agreement (the "Agreement") with John H. Weber, our former President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 28, 2013. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Weber received a lump sum cash payment of $7,000,000, resulting in a decrease to diluted earnings per share of $0.14, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The expense related to this lump sum cash payment is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Purchase_of_noncontrolling_int

Purchase of noncontrolling interest (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Purchase of noncontrolling interest (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure	21. Purchase of noncontrolling interest

	Since 2004, we have owned a 51% controlling interest in our majority-owned Chinese joint venture, Remy Hubei Electric Co. Ltd. ("REH"). In June 2013, we acquired the remaining 49% noncontrolling ownership interest of REH for $14,628,000, consisting of cash payment of $8,107,000 and dividends declared to the noncontrolling interest holder in excess of their ownership percentage of $6,521,000. As a result of this transaction, REH became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Remy on June 24, 2013. During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, we recorded an adjustment to our additional paid-in capital of $9,166,000 in connection with the acquisition of the noncontrolling interest.

Summary_of_significant_account1

Summary of significant accounting policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
Summary of significant accounting policies (Policies)	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Use of Estimates, Policy	Use of estimates

	The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Government Grants, Policy	Government grants

	We record government grants when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and we will comply with the conditions attached to the grants received. Grants related to income are recorded as an offset to the related expense in the accompanying statements of operations. Grants related to assets are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the related asset. We continue to evaluate our compliance with the conditions attached to the related grants.
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy	Trade accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts

	Trade accounts receivable is stated at net realizable value, which approximates fair value. Substantially all of our trade accounts receivable are due from customers in the original equipment and aftermarket automotive industries, both domestically and internationally. Trade accounts receivable includes notes receivable of $27,205,000 and $29,091,000 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, notes receivables and accounts payable included commercial paper amounts endorsed or transferred to trade suppliers with recourse of $3,775,000. Trade accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance for amounts that are expected to become uncollectible in the future and for disputed items. We perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers' financial condition and generally do not require collateral. We maintain allowances for doubtful customer accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The allowance for doubtful accounts is developed based on several factors including customers' credit quality, historical write-off experience and any known specific issues or disputes which exist as of the balance sheet date. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.
Standard Product Warranty, Policy	Warranty

	We provide certain warranties relating to quality and performance of our products. An allowance for the estimated future cost of product warranties and other defective product returns is based on management's estimate of product failure rates and customer eligibility. If these factors differ from management's estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability may be required. The specific terms and conditions of the warranties vary depending upon the customer and the product sold.
Earnings Per Share, Policy	Earnings per share

	Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the assumed issuance of common shares and related adjustment to net income attributable to common stockholders related to all potentially dilutive securities. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, in applying the treasury stock method, equivalent shares of unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units of 143,376 and 355,268 shares, respectively, were included in the weighted average shares outstanding in the diluted calculation. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, in applying the treasury stock method, equivalent shares of unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units of 142,131 and 268,633 shares, respectively, were included in the weighted average shares outstanding in the diluted calculation. Anti-dilutive stock options of 267,132 and 216,619 were excluded from the calculation of dilutive earnings per share for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2013, respectively. There were no restricted shares or stock options excluded from the calculation of dilutive earnings per share for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2012.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards, Policy	Recent accounting adoptions

	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. ASU No. 2013-02 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance increased our disclosures, but did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

	In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210), Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures About Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, that limits the scope of the new balance sheet offsetting disclosures to derivatives, repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions to the extent they are offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. ASU No. 2011-11, as clarified by ASU No. 2013-01, is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance had an immaterial impact.

	New accounting pronouncements

	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 a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists to provide guidance on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. ASU 2013-11 requires an entity 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 with certain limited exceptions. ASU 2013-11 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods with earlier adoption permitted. This guidance is effective January 1, 2014. ASU 2013-11 should be applied prospectively with retroactive application permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2013-11 on our consolidated financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy	We calculate the fair value of our interest rate swap contracts, commodity contracts and foreign currency contracts using quoted interest rate curves, quoted commodity forward rates and quoted currency forward rates. For contracts which, when aggregated by counterparty, are in a liability position, the discount rates are adjusted by the credit spread that market participants would apply if buying these contracts from our counterparties.


	In addition to items that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, we also have assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. As these assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, they are not included in the tables above. Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include long-lived assets (see Note 7). We have determined that the fair value measurements included in each of these assets and liabilities rely primarily on our assumptions as observable inputs are not available. As such, we have determined that each of these fair value measurements reside within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Derivatives, Policy	We present our derivative positions and any related material collateral under master netting agreements on a net basis. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the time value are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Unrealized gains and losses associated with ineffective hedges, determined using the change in fair value method, are recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Derivative gains and losses included in AOCI for effective hedges are reclassified into the accompanying consolidated statements of operations upon recognition of the hedged transaction.

	Any derivative instrument designated initially, but no longer effective as a hedge, or initially not effective as a hedge, is recorded at fair value and the related gains and losses are recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Our undesignated hedges are primarily our interest rate swaps whose fair value at inception of the instrument due to the rollover of existing interest rate swaps resulted in ineffectiveness.
Accounts Receivable Factoring Arrangements	Accounts receivable factoring arrangements

	We have entered into factoring agreements with various domestic and European financial institutions to sell our accounts receivable under nonrecourse agreements. These are treated as a sale. The transactions are accounted for as a reduction in accounts receivable as the agreements transfer effective control over and risk related to the receivables to the buyers. We do not service any domestic accounts after the factoring has occurred. We do not have any servicing assets or liabilities. We utilize factoring arrangements as an integral part of financing for us. The cost of factoring such accounts receivable is reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as interest expense-net with other financing costs.
Income Tax, Policy	We compute on a quarterly basis an estimated annual effective tax rate considering ordinary income and related income tax expense. Ordinary income refers to income (loss) before income tax expense excluding significant, unusual, or infrequently occurring items. The tax effect of an unusual or infrequently occurring item is recorded in the interim period in which it occurs. To the extent we cannot reliably estimate annual projected taxes for a taxing jurisdiction, taxes on ordinary income for such a jurisdiction are reported in the period in which they are incurred. Other items included in income tax expense in the periods in which they occur include the cumulative effect of changes in tax laws or rates, foreign exchange gains and losses, adjustments to uncertain tax positions, and adjustments to our valuation allowance due to changes in judgment regarding the realizability of deferred tax assets in future years.
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy	We are party to various legal actions and administrative proceedings and subject to various claims arising in the ordinary course of business, including those relating to commercial transactions, product liability, safety, health, taxes, environmental and other matters. We review these matters on an ongoing basis and follow the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies, when making accrual and disclosure decisions. For legal proceedings where it has been determined that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, a liability based on known facts and which represents our best estimate has been recorded in our accompanying consolidated financial statements. We believe that the ultimate liability, if any, in excess of amounts already provided for in our accompanying consolidated financial statements on the disposition of these matters and the matters discussed below would not have a material adverse effect on our financial position.

Summary_of_significant_account2

Summary of significant accounting policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Government Grants	The amounts recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as government grants were as follows:



		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	(In thousands)	2013		2012		2013		2012

	Reduction of cost of goods sold	$	628	$	1,256	$	1,900	$	3,712

	Reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses	$	220	$	1,299	$	556	$	5,142

Fair_value_measurements_Tables

Fair value measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping	Assets and liabilities remeasured and disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, are set forth in the table below:



		As of September 30, 2013							As of December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)	Asset/			Level 2			Valuation	Asset/			Level 2			Valuation
		(liability)						technique	(liability)						technique
	Interest rate swap contracts	$	(310	)	$	(310	)	C	$	(2,218	)	$	(2,218	)	C
	Foreign exchange contracts	2,635			2,635			C	5,328			5,328			C

	Commodity contracts	(3,029		)	(3,029		)	C	(1,315		)	(1,315		)	C

Financial_instruments_Tables

Financial instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended																						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013											Sep. 30, 2012											Sep. 30, 2013														Sep. 30, 2012
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments																							As of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, we had the following outstanding foreign currency contracts that were entered into to hedge forecasted purchases and revenues, respectively:


																							(In thousands)	Currency denomination
																								September 30,				December 31,

																							Foreign currency contract	2013				2012

																							South Korean Won Forward	$	45,735			$	55,546

																							Mexican Peso Contracts	$	54,985			$	66,674

																							Brazilian Real Forward	$	11,698			$	18,055

																							Hungarian Forint Forward	€	10,921			€	13,565

																							Great Britain Pound Forward	£	2,750			£	1,370

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value																							The following table discloses the fair values and balance sheet locations of our derivative instruments:



																								Asset derivatives								Liability derivatives
																							(In thousands)	Balance sheet location	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012			Balance sheet location	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012

																							Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

																							Commodity contracts	Prepaid expenses and	$	110			$	427		Other current liabilities	$	3,284	$	2,009
																								other current assets								and accrued expenses
																							Commodity contracts	Other noncurrent assets	145				267			Other noncurrent liabilities	—		—

																							Foreign currency contracts	Prepaid expenses and	2,697				5,537			Other current liabilities	49		26
																								other current assets								and accrued expenses
																							Foreign currency contracts	Other noncurrent assets	44				127			Other noncurrent liabilities	57		310

																							Interest rate swap contracts	Other noncurrent assets	922				—			Other noncurrent liabilities	—		—

																							Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		$	3,918			$	6,358			$	3,390	$	2,345

																							Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

																							Interest rate swap contracts	Prepaid expenses and	$	—			$	—		Other current liabilities	$	—	$	2,218
																								other current assets								and accrued expenses
																							Interest rate swap contracts	Other noncurrent assets	—				—			Other noncurrent liabilities	1,232		—

																							Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		$	—			$	—			$	1,232	$	2,218

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance	The following tables disclose the effect of our derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):											The following tables disclose the effect of our derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):											The following tables disclose the effect of our derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):														The following tables disclose the effect of our derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):



	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)		Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)		Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)					Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)			Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

	Commodity contracts	$	2,863		Cost of goods sold	$	(1,591	)	Cost of goods sold	$	28	Commodity contracts	$	958		Cost of goods sold	$	(1,637	)	Cost of goods sold	$	29	Commodity contracts	$	(4,071	)	Cost of goods sold	$	(2,374	)	Cost of goods sold	$	(58	)			Commodity contracts	$	1,143		Cost of goods sold	$	(3,341	)	Cost of goods sold	$	18
																							Foreign currency contracts	1,988			Cost of goods sold	4,887			Cost of goods sold	—
	Foreign currency contracts	4,494			Cost of goods sold	2,068			Cost of goods sold	—		Foreign currency contracts	5,316			Cost of goods sold	(580		)	Cost of goods sold	—																Foreign currency contracts	9,698			Cost of goods sold	(3,627		)	Cost of goods sold	—
																							Interest rate swap contracts	922			Interest expense–net	—			Interest expense–net	—
	Interest rate swap contracts	(102		)	Interest expense–net	—			Interest expense–net	—			$	6,274			$	(2,217	)		$	29																$	10,841			$	(6,968	)		$	18
																								$	(1,161	)		$	2,513			$	(58	)
		$	7,255			$	477			$	28

												Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives																							Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives

												Interest rate swap contracts	Interest expense–net	$	(86	)							Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives												Interest rate swap contracts	Interest expense–net	$	(408	)
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives
																							Interest rate swap	Interest expense–net	$	986
	Interest rate swap	Interest expense–net	$	(137	)

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current	Net inventories consisted of the following:



		September 30,		December 31,

	(In thousands)	2013		2012

	Raw materials	$	49,347	$	47,972

	Core inventory	38,859		31,191

	Work-in-process	7,391		9,934

	Finished goods	68,820		69,839

		$	164,417	$	158,936

Goodwill_and_other_intangible_1

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	The following table represents the carrying value of other intangible assets:



		As of September 30, 2013						As of December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)	Carrying		Accumulated		Net		Carrying		Accumulated		Net
		value		amortization				value		amortization
	Definite-life intangibles:
	Intellectual property	$	16,377	$	4,395	$	11,982	$	14,370	$	4,082	$	10,288

	Customer relationships	35,500		17,069		18,431		35,500		15,150		20,350

	Customer contract	98,270		83,754		14,516		95,389		74,898		20,491

	Total	150,147		105,218		44,929		145,259		94,130		51,129

	Indefinite-life intangibles:

	Trade names	48,200		—		48,200		48,200		—		48,200

	Intangible assets, net	$	198,347	$	105,218	$	93,129	$	193,459	$	94,130	$	99,329

	Goodwill	$	271,418	$	—	$	271,418	$	271,418	$	—	$	271,418

Other_current_liabilities_and_1

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Other current liabilities and accrued expenses consist of the following:



		September 30,			December 31,

	(In thousands)	2013			2012

	Accrued warranty	$	26,706		$	23,374

	Accrued wages and benefits	18,595			18,531

	Current portion of customer obligations	7,263			9,326

	Rebates, stocklifts, discounts and returns	20,613			15,865

	Current deferred revenue	1,980			2,882

	Other	40,932			38,179

		$	116,089		$	108,157

Schedule of Product Warranty Liability	Changes to our current and noncurrent accrued warranty were as follows:


		Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2013			2012

	Balance at beginning of period	$	29,069		$	31,513		$	27,194		$	30,278

	Provision for warranty	12,065			10,468			32,535			30,745

	Payments and charges against the accrual	(10,732		)	(10,396		)	(29,327		)	(29,438		)
	Balance at end of period	$	30,402		$	31,585		$	30,402		$	31,585

Other_noncurrent_liabilities_T

Other noncurrent liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	Other noncurrent liabilities consist of the following:



		September 30,		December 31,

	(In thousands)	2013		2012

	Customer obligations, net of current portion	$	3,398	$	3,689

	Noncurrent deferred revenue	4,940		5,755

	Other	21,125		19,744

		$	29,463	$	29,188

Restructuring_and_other_charge1

Restructuring and other charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The following table summarizes the activity in our accrual for restructuring and other charges for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, (in thousands):



	2013	Termination			Exit			Other charges			Total
		benefits			costs
	Accrual at December 31, 2012	$	3,573		$	106		$	—		$	3,679

	Provision	370			311			—			681

	Payments	(1,832		)	(331		)	—			(2,163		)

	Accrued at March 31, 2013	$	2,111		$	86		$	—		$	2,197

	Provision	1,196			932			—			2,128

	Payments	(1,870		)	(916		)	—			(2,786		)

	Accrued at June 30, 2013	$	1,437		$	102		$	—		$	1,539

	Provision	1,421			33			—			1,454

	Payments	(1,086		)	(58		)	—			(1,144		)

	Accrued at September 30, 2013	$	1,772		$	77		$	—		$	1,849




	2012	Termination			Exit			Other charges			Total
		benefits			costs
	Accrual at December 31, 2011	$	2,539		$	386		$	—		$	2,925

	Provision	1,686			12			—			1,698

	Payments	(1,449		)	(361		)	—			(1,810		)

	Accrued at March 31, 2012	$	2,776		$	37		$	—		$	2,813

	Provision	(138		)	230			1,800			1,892

	Payments	(1,386		)	(64		)	(1,800		)	(3,250		)
	Accrued at June 30, 2012	$	1,252		$	203		$	—		$	1,455

	Provision	2,969			126			—			3,095

	Payments	(409		)	(202		)	—			(611		)

	Accrued at September 30, 2012	$	3,812		$	127		$	—		$	3,939

Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	Significant components of restructuring and other charges were as follows (in thousands):



		Total			Expense incurred in									Estimated
		expected			Nine			Twelve			Twelve			future
		costs			months ended			months ended			months ended			expense
					September 30,			December 31,			December 31,
					2013			2012			2011
	2013 Activities
	Severance	$	2,245		$	2,245		$	—		$	—		$	—

	Exit costs	1,027			527			—			—			500

		$	3,272		$	2,772		$	—		$	—		$	500

	2012 Activities

	Severance	$	4,512		$	742		$	3,738		$	—		$	32

	Exit costs	1,219			749			410			—			60

	Other charges	1,687			—			1,687			—			—

		$	7,418		$	1,491		$	5,835		$	—		$	92

	2011 Activities

	Severance	$	4,518		$	—		$	1,635		$	2,883		$	—

	Exit costs	801			—			241			560			—

		$	5,319		$	—		$	1,876		$	3,443		$	—

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Borrowings under long-term debt arrangements, net of discounts, consisted of the following:



		September 30,			December 31,

	(In thousands)	2013			2012

	Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility, First Amendment-Maturity date of September 5, 2018	$	—		$	—

	Term B Loan-Maturity date of December 17, 2016	—			284,892

	Amended and Restated Term B Loan-Maturity date of March 5, 2020	295,667			—

	Total Senior Credit Facility and Notes	295,667			284,892

	Capital leases	2,479			3,053

	Less current maturities	(3,542		)	(3,470		)
	Long-term debt less current maturities	$	294,604		$	284,475

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Future maturities of long-term debt outstanding at September 30, 2013, including capital lease obligations, and excluding original issue discount, in thousands, consist of the following:


	2013 (remaining)	$	1,012

	2014	3,390

	2015	3,407

	2016	3,423

	2017	3,353

	Thereafter	285,646

Reclassifications_out_of_accum1

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended								9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013								Sep. 30, 2013																			Sep. 30, 2012
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)									The following table discloses the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):																			The following table discloses the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):



										Foreign currency translation adjustment			Unrealized gains (losses) on currency hedges			Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity hedges			Interest rate swaps			Employee benefit plan adjustment			Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)				Foreign currency translation adjustment			Unrealized gains (losses) on currency hedges			Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity hedges			Interest rate swaps			Employee benefit plan adjustment			Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

									Balances at December 31, 2012	$	(19,860	)	$	3,426		$	(6,316	)	$	(1,574	)	$	(25,983	)	$	(50,307	)	Balances at December 31, 2011	$	(22,624	)	$	(9,513	)	$	(8,858	)	$	(1,574	)	$	(23,161	)	$	(65,730	)
																												Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,390			4,390			3,593			—			45			10,418
									Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(3,172		)	513			(1,282		)	(270		)	102			(4,109		)
																												Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			1,185			787			—			(106		)	1,866
									Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			(1,081		)	(48		)	—			346			(783		)
																												Balances at March 31, 2012	(20,234		)	(3,938		)	(4,478		)	(1,574		)	(23,222		)	(53,446		)
									Balances at March 31, 2013	(23,032		)	2,858			(7,646		)	(1,844		)	(25,535		)	(55,199		)	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(4,713		)	(152		)	(3,417		)	—			21			(8,261		)

									Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2,258		)	(2,498		)	(2,991		)	894			(154		)	(7,007		)	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			1,434			926			—			(231		)	2,129

									Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			(1,104		)	578			—			76			(450		)	Balances at June 30, 2012	$	(24,947	)	$	(2,656	)	$	(6,969	)	$	(1,574	)	$	(23,432	)	$	(59,578	)
																												Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,226			4,158			599			—			(62		)	6,921
									Balances at June 30, 2013	$	(25,290	)	$	(744	)	$	(10,059	)	$	(950	)	$	(25,613	)	$	(62,656	)
									Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	5,566			3,472			1,762			(63		)	(105		)	10,632			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			529			310			—			40			879

									Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			(1,556		)	952			—			210			(394		)	Balances at September 30, 2012	$	(22,721	)	$	2,031		$	(6,060	)	$	(1,574	)	$	(23,454	)	$	(51,778	)

									Balances at September 30, 2013	$	(19,724	)	$	1,172		$	(7,345	)	$	(1,013	)	$	(25,508	)	$	(52,418	)

Disclosure of Reclassification Amount	The following table discloses the effect of reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations (in thousands):								The following table discloses the effect of reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations (in thousands):



	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Three months ended September 30,						Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Nine months ended September 30,						Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
		2013			2012					2013			2012

	Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:								Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency contracts	$	2,068		$	(580	)	Cost of goods sold	Foreign currency contracts	$	4,887		$	(3,627	)	Cost of goods sold

	Commodity contracts	(1,563		)	(1,608		)	Cost of goods sold	Commodity contracts	(2,432		)	(3,323		)	Cost of goods sold
		505			(2,188		)	Total before tax		2,455			(6,950		)	Total before tax

		99			1,349			Tax benefit		(196		)	1,777			Tax benefit (expense)

		$	604		$	(839	)	Net of tax		$	2,259		$	(5,173	)	Net of tax


	Amortization of employee benefit plan costs:								Amortization of employee benefit plan costs:
	Prior service costs	$	454		$	419		Selling, general and administrative expenses	Prior service costs	$	1,362		$	1,256		Selling, general and administrative expenses

	Net actuarial loss	(800		)	(188		)	Selling, general and administrative expenses	Net actuarial loss	(2,400		)	(689		)	Selling, general and administrative expenses
		(346		)	231			Total before tax		(1,038		)	567			Total before tax

		136			(271		)	Tax benefit (expense)		406			(271		)	Tax benefit (expense)

		$	(210	)	$	(40	)	Net of tax		$	(632	)	$	296		Net of tax

	Total reclassifications for the period	$	394		$	(879	)	Net of tax
									Total reclassifications for the period	$	1,627		$	(4,877	)	Net of tax

Employee_benefit_plans_Tables

Employee benefit plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures	The components of expense for the plans were as follows (in thousands):



	Pension benefits:
		Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	Components of expense	2013			2012			2013			2012

	Service costs	$	273		$	73		$	754		$	219

	Interest costs	693			653			2,066			1,958

	Expected return on plan assets	(665		)	(534		)	(1,982		)	(1,631		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss	344			311			1,032			1,058

	Net periodic pension cost	$	645		$	503		$	1,870		$	1,604


	Postretirement health care and life insurance plans:

		Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	Components of expense	2013			2012			2013			2012

	Interest costs	$	19		$	24		$	58		$	73

	Amortization of prior service cost	(454		)	(419		)	(1,362		)	(1,256		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	456			(123		)	1,368			(369		)

	Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	21		$	(518	)	$	64		$	(1,552	)

Stockbased_compensation_Tables

Stock-based compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	Noncash compensation expense related to all types of awards was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, as follows:



		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	(In thousands)	2013		2012		2013		2012

	Stock-based compensation expense	$	1,648	$	1,883	$	4,894	$	5,419

Business_segment_and_geographi1

Business segment and geographical information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas	Information about our net sales by region was as follows:



		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	(In thousands)	2013		2012		2013		2012

	Net sales to external customers:
	United States	$	172,706	$	188,013	$	550,728	$	579,981

	Europe	21,571		25,201		68,092		79,722

	Other Americas	14,663		14,074		45,457		42,127

	Asia Pacific	53,892		50,113		162,631		163,452

	Total net sales	$	262,832	$	277,401	$	826,908	$	865,282

Description_of_the_business_De

Description of the business (Details) (Majority Shareholder, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Majority Shareholder
Statement
Shares held by majority stakeholder	16,342,508	16,342,508
Debt held by majority stakeholder	$29,775	$28,698
Significant investor's ownership percentage	51.00%	51.00%

Summary_of_significant_account3

Summary of significant accounting policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current	$27,205		$27,205		$29,091
Commercial Paper	3,775		3,775
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	143,376	355,268	142,131	268,633
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	267,132	0	216,619	0
Government Grant
Government Grant Awarded					60,200
Government Grants Received					36,000
Deferred Revenue	6,465		6,465		7,414
Reduction of cost of goods sold	628	1,256	1,900	3,712
Reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses	$220	1,299	$556	5,142

Fair_value_measurements_Detail

Fair value measurements (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Interest Rate Swap
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	($310)	($2,218)
Interest Rate Swap \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	-310	-2,218
Foreign Exchange Contract
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	2,635	5,328
Foreign Exchange Contract \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	2,635	5,328
Commodity Contract
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	-3,029	-1,315
Commodity Contract \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	($3,029)	($1,315)

Financial_instruments_Details

Financial instruments (Details) (Foreign Exchange Contract)

9 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

USD ($)

South Korean Won Forward

Mexican Peso Contracts

Brazilian Real Forward

Hungary Forint Forward

Great Britain Pound Forward

USD ($)

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

Derivative

Maximum Term of Credit Risk Derivatives

15 months

Accumulated unrealized gains/losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

$1,172

$3,426

Cash flow hedge gain/loss to be reclassified within twelve months

1,216

Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives

$45,735

$55,546

$54,985

$66,674

$11,698

$18,055

€ 10,921

€ 13,565

£ 2,750

£ 1,370

Financial_instruments_Interest

Financial instruments Interest Rate Risk (Details) (Interest Rate Swap, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Prior Contract	Not Designated as Hedging Instrument	Not Designated as Hedging Instrument	Designated as Hedging Instrument	Designated as Hedging Instrument	Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative
Percentage of Debt Hedged by Interest Rate Derivatives	50.00%
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item			$72,000,000		$72,000,000
Derivative, lower variable interest rate range	1.75%		1.25%		1.25%
Derivative, fixed interest rate	3.35%		4.05%		2.75%
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives			72,000,000		72,000,000
Quarterly Notional Reduction, Derivatives		187,500		187,500
Accumulated unrealized gains/losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax					922,000	0
Cash flow hedge gain/loss to be reclassified within twelve months					$0

Financial_instruments_Commodit

Financial instruments Commodity Price Risk (Details) (Commodity Contract, USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commodity Contract
Derivative, number of instruments held	29	36
Investment contract weight	5,423	6,566
Maximum Term of Credit Risk Derivatives	15 months
Accumulated unrealized gains/losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	($2,985)	($1,288)
Cash flow hedge gain/loss to be reclassified within twelve months	($3,129)

Financial_instruments_Balance_

Financial instruments Balance Sheet Locations (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value
Total derivative assets	$3,918	$6,358
Total derivative liabilities	3,390	2,345
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Commodity Contract
Derivatives, Fair Value
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	110	427
Other noncurrent assets	145	267
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	3,284	2,009
Other noncurrent liabilities	0	0
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivatives, Fair Value
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,697	5,537
Other noncurrent assets	44	127
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	49	26
Other noncurrent liabilities	57	310
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivatives, Fair Value
Other noncurrent assets	922	0
Other noncurrent liabilities	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	1,232	2,218
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivatives, Fair Value
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Other noncurrent assets	0	0
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	0	2,218
Other noncurrent liabilities	$1,232	$0

Financial_instruments_Income_S

Financial instruments Income Statement Locations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	($137)	($86)	$986	($408)
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)	7,255	6,274	-1,161	10,841
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	477	-2,217	2,513	-6,968
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	28	29	-58	18
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Commodity Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)	2,863	958	-4,071	1,143
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	-1,591	-1,637	-2,374	-3,341
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	28	29	-58	18
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)	4,494	5,316	1,988	9,698
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	2,068	-580	4,887	-3,627
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	0	0	0	0
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)	-102		922
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	0		0
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	$0		$0

Financial_instruments_Factorin

Financial instruments Factoring Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Gain (loss) on sale of accounts receivable	$1,437	$1,689	$4,316	$4,107
Accounts receivable factored, gross	$227,992		$227,992		$183,547

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory [Abstract]
Raw materials	$49,347	$47,972
Core inventory	38,859	31,191
Work-in-process	7,391	9,934
Finished goods	68,820	69,839
Inventories	$164,417	$158,936

Property_plant_and_equipment_D

Property, plant and equipment (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense of property, plant, and equipment	$14,377	$14,046

Goodwill_and_other_intangible_2

Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	$198,347	$193,459
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	105,218	94,130
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	93,129	99,329
Goodwill, Gross	271,418	271,418
Goodwill, Amortization	0	0
Goodwill, Net	271,418	271,418
Definite-Life Intangible
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	150,147	145,259
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	105,218	94,130
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	44,929	51,129
Definite-Life Intangible \| Intellectual Property
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	16,377	14,370
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	4,395	4,082
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	11,982	10,288
Definite-Life Intangible \| Customer Relationships
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	35,500	35,500
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	17,069	15,150
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	18,431	20,350
Definite-Life Intangible \| Customer Contracts
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	98,270	95,389
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	83,754	74,898
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	14,516	20,491
Indefinite-Life Intagible \| Trade Names
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	48,200	48,200
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$48,200	$48,200

Other_noncurrent_assets_Detail

Other noncurrent assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other noncurrent assets [Abstract]
Noncurrent deferred tax assets	$22,893	$32,907
Noncurrent core return rights	$35,501	$33,908

Other_current_liabilities_and_2

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses [Abstract]
Accrued warranty	$26,706	$23,374
Accrued wages and benefits	18,595	18,531
Current portion of customer obligations	7,263	9,326
Rebates, stocklifts, discounts and returns	20,613	15,865
Current deferred revenue	1,980	2,882
Other	40,932	38,179
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	$116,089	$108,157

Other_current_liabilities_and_3

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses Warranty (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$29,069	$31,513	$27,194	$30,278
Provision for warranty	12,065	10,468	32,535	30,745
Payments and charges against the accrual	-10,732	-10,396	-29,327	-29,438
Balance at end of period	$30,402	$31,585	$30,402	$31,585

Other_noncurrent_liabilities_D

Other noncurrent liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Customer obligations, net of current portion	$3,398	$3,689
Noncurrent deferred revenue	4,940	5,755
Other	21,125	19,744
Other noncurrent liabilities	$29,463	$29,188

Restructuring_and_other_charge2

Restructuring and other charges Restructing Detail (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and other charges	$1,454	$5,374	$4,263	$8,964
Severance costs			2,987	4,517
Business exit costs			1,276	368
Other restructuring costs				1,800
Asset Impairment Charges				$2,279

Restructuring_and_other_charge3

Restructuring and other charges Restructuring Rollforward Table (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Employee Severance	Employee Severance	Employee Severance	Employee Severance	Employee Severance	Employee Severance	Business Exit Costs	Business Exit Costs	Business Exit Costs	Business Exit Costs	Business Exit Costs	Business Exit Costs	Other Restructuring	Other Restructuring	Other Restructuring	Other Restructuring	Other Restructuring	Other Restructuring	Total Restructuring	Total Restructuring	Total Restructuring	Total Restructuring	Total Restructuring	Total Restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring reserve, beginning of period					$1,437	$2,111	$3,573	$1,252	$2,776	$2,539	$102	$86	$106	$203	$37	$386	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,539	$2,197	$3,679	$1,455	$2,813	$2,925
Restructuring and other charges	1,454	5,374	4,263	8,964	1,421	1,196	370	2,969	-138	1,686	33	932	311	126	230	12	0	0	0	0	1,800	0	1,454	2,128	681	3,095	1,892	1,698
Payments for restructuring			-6,093	-5,671	-1,086	-1,870	-1,832	-409	-1,386	-1,449	-58	-916	-331	-202	-64	-361	0	0	0	0	-1,800	0	-1,144	-2,786	-2,163	-611	-3,250	-1,810
Restructuring reserve, end of period					$1,772	$1,437	$2,111	$3,812	$1,252	$2,776	$77	$102	$86	$127	$203	$37	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,849	$1,539	$2,197	$3,939	$1,455	$2,813

Restructuring_and_other_charge4

Restructuring and other charges Significant Components (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended						12 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
					Total Expected Costs	Total Expected Costs	Total Expected Costs	Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges	Estimated Future Expense	Estimated Future Expense	Estimated Future Expense
					2013	2012	2011	2013	2013	2013	2012	2012	2012	2011	2011	2011	2013	2012	2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance costs			$2,987	$4,517	$2,245	$4,512	$4,518	$2,245	$0	$0	$742	$3,738	$0	$0	$1,635	$2,883	$0	$32	$0
Business exit costs			1,276	368	1,027	1,219	801	527	0	0	749	410	0	0	241	560	500	60	0
Other restructuring costs				1,800		1,687					0	1,687	0					0
Restructuring and other charges	$1,454	$5,374	$4,263	$8,964	$3,272	$7,418	$5,319	$2,772	$0	$0	$1,491	$5,835	$0	$0	$1,876	$3,443	$500	$92	$0

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Long-term Debt	$295,667	$284,892
Capital leases	2,479	3,053
Less current maturities	-3,542	-3,470
Long-term debt less current maturities	294,604	284,475
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility, First Amendment
Long-term Debt	0	0
Term B Loan Facility
Long-term Debt	0	284,892
Amended and Restated Term B Loan Facility
Long-term Debt	$295,667	$0

Debt_Future_Maturities_of_Long

Debt Future Maturities of Long Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Future Maturities of Long Term Debt [Abstract]
2013 (remaining)	$1,012
2014	3,390
2015	3,407
2016	3,423
2017	3,353
Thereafter	$285,646

Debt_First_Amendment_AssetBase

Debt First Amendment Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility, First Amendment, USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Instrument
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$95,000
Line of credit facility, additional borrowing capacity	20,000
Line of credit facility, fair value of amount outstanding	0
Letters of credit outstanding, amount	2,860
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	$70,196
Line of credit facility, commitment fee percentage	0.38%
Minimum
Debt Instrument
Debt instrument, basis spread on fixed rate	0.50%
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	1.50%
Maximum
Debt Instrument
Debt instrument, basis spread on fixed rate	1.00%
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.00%

Debt_Amended_and_Restated_Term

Debt Amended and Restated Term B Loan Facility (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Amended and Restated Term B Loan Facility	Amended and Restated Term B Loan Facility	Amended and Restated Term B Loan Facility	Term B Loan Facility	Term B Loan Facility
Debt Instrument
Debt instrument, face amount						$300,000		$286,978
Debt instrument, unamortized discount						750
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage rate range, minimum							1.25%
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate							3.00%
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal					750
Debt, weighted average interest rate					4.25%		4.25%
Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees	0	0	4,256	0		4,256
Long-term debt, fair value					298,867		298,867		290,029
Fair value, option, aggregate differences, long-term debt instruments					3,200		3,200		5,137
Covenant agreement, minimum payment missed to fall into default					$5,000		$5,000

Debt_Short_Term_Debt_Details

Debt Short Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
South Korea
Short-term Debt
Short-term debt, number of lenders	4
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$16,735
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	3,254
Short-term debt, weighted average interest rate	3.44%
Hungary
Short-term Debt
Short-term debt, number of lenders	2
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	4,240
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	$18
Short-term debt, weighted average interest rate	2.28%

Debt_Capital_Lease_Details

Debt Capital Lease (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Capital lease, capitalization rate lower bound	4.50%
Capital lease, capitalization rate higher bound	15.10%
Capital leases, balance sheet, assets by major class, net	$3,582	$3,883

Stockholders_equity_Details

Stockholders' equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Total shares authorized								280,000,000
Common Stock, shares authorized								240,000,000
Common Stock, par value		$0.00				$0.00		$0.00
Preferred Stock, shares authorized								40,000,000
Preferred Stock, par or stated value per share								$0.00
Common Stock, shares outstanding		32,006,216				32,006,216		31,865,008
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding		0				0
Treasury Stock, shares acquired						67,087
Purchase of treasury stock						($1,248)
Dividends declared per common share	$0.10	$0.10	$0.10	$0.10	$0.10	$0.30	$0.20
Payments of ordinary dividends, common stock						-9,462	-6,128
Dividends payable		$444				$444

Reclassifications_out_of_accum2

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
Beginning Balance	($62,656)	($55,199)	($50,307)	($59,578)	($53,446)	($65,730)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	10,632	-7,007	-4,109	6,921	-8,261	10,418
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-394	-450	-783	879	2,129	1,866
Ending Balance	-52,418	-62,656	-55,199	-51,778	-59,578	-53,446
Accumulated Translation Adjustment
Beginning Balance	-25,290	-23,032	-19,860	-24,947	-20,234	-22,624
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	5,566	-2,258	-3,172	2,226	-4,713	2,390
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0	0	0
Ending Balance	-19,724	-25,290	-23,032	-22,721	-24,947	-20,234
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment
Beginning Balance	-25,613	-25,535	-25,983	-23,432	-23,222	-23,161
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-105	-154	102	-62	21	45
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	210	76	346	40	-231	-106
Ending Balance	-25,508	-25,613	-25,535	-23,454	-23,432	-23,222
Foreign Exchange Contract \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
Beginning Balance	-744	2,858	3,426	-2,656	-3,938	-9,513
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	3,472	-2,498	513	4,158	-152	4,390
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-1,556	-1,104	-1,081	529	1,434	1,185
Ending Balance	1,172	-744	2,858	2,031	-2,656	-3,938
Commodity Contract \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
Beginning Balance	-10,059	-7,646	-6,316	-6,969	-4,478	-8,858
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	1,762	-2,991	-1,282	599	-3,417	3,593
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	952	578	-48	310	926	787
Ending Balance	-7,345	-10,059	-7,646	-6,060	-6,969	-4,478
Interest Rate Swap \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
Beginning Balance	-950	-1,844	-1,574	-1,574	-1,574	-1,574
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-63	894	-270	0	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0	0	0
Ending Balance	($1,013)	($950)	($1,844)	($1,574)	($1,574)	($1,574)

Reclassifications_out_of_accum3

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cost of goods sold	$210,600	$222,592	$664,996	$686,943
Total before tax	15,648	12,049	35,630	50,437
Tax (expense) or benefit	5,292	-85,310	11,967	-74,410
Net of tax	10,356	96,532	23,004	122,683
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Net of tax	394	-879	1,627	-4,877
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
Total before tax	505	-2,188	2,455	-6,950
Tax (expense) or benefit	99	1,349	-196	1,777
Net of tax	604	-839	2,259	-5,173
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges \| Foreign Exchange Contract
Cost of goods sold	2,068	-580	4,887	-3,627
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges \| Commodity Contract
Cost of goods sold	-1,563	-1,608	-2,432	-3,323
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment
Prior-service costs	454	419	1,362	1,256
Actuarial losses	-800	-188	-2,400	-689
Total before tax	-346	231	-1,038	567
Tax (expense) or benefit	136	-271	406	-271
Net of tax	($210)	($40)	($632)	$296

Income_taxes_income_taxes_Deta

Income taxes income taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current income tax expense (benefit)	$5,292	($85,310)	$11,967	($74,410)
Current federal tax expense (benefit)	1,356	-84,705	2,844	-84,705
Current state and local tax expense (benefit)	961	22	793	655
Current foreign tax expense (benefit)	2,975	-627	8,330	9,640
Unrecognized tax benefits	11,769		11,769		10,350
Unrecognized tax benefits, period increase (decrease)	-210	225	1,419	775
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, change in amount		$84,705

Employee_benefit_plans_Details

Employee benefit plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Current year contributions			$2,585	$2,094
Pension benefits:
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Service costs	273	73	754	219
Interest costs	693	653	2,066	1,958
Expected return on plan assets	-665	-534	-1,982	-1,631
Recognized net actuarial loss	344	311	1,032	1,058
Net periodic cost (benefit)	645	503	1,870	1,604
Postretirement health care and life insurance plans:
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Interest costs	19	24	58	73
Amortization of prior service cost	-454	-419	-1,362	-1,256
Recognized net actuarial loss	456	-123	1,368	-369
Net periodic cost (benefit)	21	-518	64	-1,552
United States
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Total expected current year contributions			1,748
International
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Total expected current year contributions			$1,717

Stockbased_compensation_Detail

Stock-based compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$1,648	$1,883	$4,894	$5,419
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, number of shares authorized					5,500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	3,425,416		3,425,416
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value			$7.58
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, fair value assumptions, risk free interest rate			0.86%
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, fair value assumptions, expected dividend rate			2.16%
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, fair value assumptions, expected volatility rate			56.70%
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, fair value assumptions, expected term			5 years
Executive Officers and Key Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, shares issued in period			224,507
Award allocation percentage, time based, shares			50.00%
Award allocation percentage, performance based, shares			50.00%
Annual vesting percentage, time based, shares			33.00%
Annual vesting percentage, performance based, shares			33.00%
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value			$18.47
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, grants in period, gross			234,675
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, outstanding, weighted average exercise price	$18.47		$18.47
Board of Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, shares issued in period			32,164
Annual vesting percentage, years one and two, shares			50.00%
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value			$18.50
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, grants in period, gross			33,618
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, outstanding, weighted average exercise price	$18.50		$18.50

Business_segment_and_geographi2

Business segment and geographical information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	$262,832	$277,401	$826,908	$865,282
United States
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	172,706	188,013	550,728	579,981
Europe
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	21,571	25,201	68,092	79,722
Other Americas
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	14,663	14,074	45,457	42,127
Asia Pacific
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	$53,892	$50,113	$162,631	$163,452

Other_commitments_and_continge1

Other commitments and contingencies (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Other commitments and contingencies [Abstract]
Counterclaim Damages Sought, Value	$111
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought	110,000
Loss Contingency Accrual	$0

Executive_officer_separation_D

Executive officer separation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Executive officer separation [Abstract]
Executive Officer Separation, Payment	$7,000
Executive Officer Separation, Diluted Earnings Per Share Impact		$0.14

Purchase_of_noncontrolling_int1

Purchase of noncontrolling interest (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013
Purchase of noncontrolling interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Prior to Purchase	51.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Prior to Purchase	49.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Acquisition Value	$14,628
Cash Payments to Noncontrolling Interests, Excluding Dividends	8,107
Noncontrolling Interest Dividends in Excess of Ownership Percentage	6,521
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital for Purchase of Noncontrolling Interest	$9,166