Accuride (ACUZW) 10-Q 28 Apr 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 25, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ACCURIDE CORP	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000817979	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	47,702,504
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$21,640	$33,426
Customer receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $365 and $431 in 2014 and 2013, respectively	73,463	51,382
Other receivables	9,832	8,138
Inventories	45,309	39,329
Deferred income taxes	3,805	3,806
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,000	11,894
Assets held for sale	0	1,293
Total current assets	166,049	149,268
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net	218,527	219,624
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'
Goodwill	100,697	100,697
Other intangible assets, net	123,411	125,430
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $4,006 and $3,649 in 2014 and 2013, respectively	6,083	6,440
Deferred income taxes	488	503
Other	11,501	9,815
TOTAL	626,756	611,777
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Accounts payable	63,061	47,527
Accrued payroll and compensation	10,443	8,763
Accrued interest payable	5,127	12,535
Accrued workers compensation	4,364	4,373
Accrued and other liabilities	16,123	16,801
Total current liabilities	99,118	89,999
LONG-TERM DEBT	340,446	330,183
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	17,792	17,528
NON-CURRENT INCOME TAXES PAYABLE	8,367	8,367
OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN LIABILITY	70,841	70,584
PENSION BENEFIT PLAN LIABILITY	19,637	20,687
OTHER LIABILITIES	11,665	12,545
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:	'	'
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized	0	0
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized, 47,702,504 and 47,515,155 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and additional paid-in-capital	440,725	440,479
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-18,379	-18,712
Accumulated deficiency	-363,456	-359,883
Total stockholders' equity	58,890	61,884
TOTAL	$626,756	$611,777

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Customer receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	$365	$431
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'
Deferred financing costs, accumulated amortization	$4,006	$3,649
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:	'	'
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	47,702,504	47,515,155
Common Stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	47,702,504	47,515,155

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]	'	'
NET SALES	$166,784	$162,987
COST OF GOODS SOLD	149,761	156,709
Gross profit	17,023	6,278
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	10,454	11,075
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	6,569	-4,797
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):	'	'
Interest expense, net	-8,420	-8,694
Other income, net	-530	145
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations	-2,381	-13,346
INCOME TAX PROVISION	904	1,409
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-3,285	-14,755
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX	-288	-1,192
Net income (loss)	-3,573	-15,947
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	47,596	47,453
Basic loss per share - continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.07)	($0.31)
Basic loss per share - discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.03)
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.08)	($0.34)
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	47,596	47,453
Diluted loss per share - continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.07)	($0.31)
Diluted loss per share - discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.03)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.08)	($0.34)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX:	'	'
Defined benefit plans	333	331
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	($3,240)	($15,616)

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	Common Stock and Additional Paid-in-Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Accumulated Deficiency [Member]	Total
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012	$438,277	($51,834)	($321,570)	$64,873
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Net loss	0	0	-15,947	-15,947
Share-based compensation expense	694	0	0	694
Tax impact of forfeited vested shares	-103	0	0	-103
Other comprehensive income	0	331	0	331
BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2013	438,868	-51,503	-337,517	49,848
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	440,479	-18,712	-359,883	61,884
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Net loss	0	0	-3,573	-3,573
Share-based compensation expense	499	0	0	499
Tax impact of forfeited vested shares	-253	0	0	-253
Other comprehensive income	0	333	0	333
BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2014	$440,725	($18,379)	($363,456)	$58,890

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net loss	($3,573)	($15,947)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	8,253	9,158
Amortization - deferred financing costs	620	690
Amortization - other intangible assets	2,019	2,273
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	-7	857
Provision for deferred income taxes	182	686
Non-cash stock-based compensation	499	694
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:	'	'
Receivables	-23,775	-27,082
Inventories	-5,980	3,739
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-1,458	-5,050
Accounts payable	15,151	21,608
Accrued and other liabilities	-8,243	-11,448
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-16,312	-19,822
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-6,709	-15,355
Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions	0	14,944
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,235	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-5,474	-411
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Proceeds from revolver	10,000	25,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	10,000	25,000
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-11,786	4,767
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	33,426	26,751
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	21,640	31,518
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid for interest	15,188	15,367
Cash paid for income taxes	706	1,097
Non-cash transactions:	'	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable	$3,610	$3,730

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation – The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), except that the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.  However, in the opinion of Accuride Corporation (“Accuride” or the “Company”), all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary to present fairly the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been included.
	The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.  The unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto disclosed in Accuride’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	On August 1, 2013, the Company announced the sale of substantially all of the assets, liabilities and business of its Imperial Group business to Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd. in partnership with Imperial Manufacturing, Inc. for $30.0 million, plus a contingent earn-out opportunity of up to $2.25 million. The sale resulted in the recognition of a $12.0 million loss, including a $2.5 million impairment charge, on our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013, which has been classified as Discontinued Operations.   See Note 2, “Discontinued Operations”, for further discussion.
	Management’s Estimates and Assumptions – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Earnings Per Common Share – Basic and diluted earnings per common share were computed as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
	(In thousands except per share data)	2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(3,285	)	$	(14,755	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations		(288	)		(1,192	)
	Net loss	$	(3,573	)	$	(15,947	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic		47,596			47,453
	Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted		47,596			47,453
	Basic loss per common share:
	From continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.31	)
	From discontinued operations		(0.01	)		(0.03	)
	Basic loss per common share	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.34	)
	Diluted loss per common share
	From continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.31	)
	From discontinued operations		(0.01	)		(0.03	)
	Diluted loss per common share	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.34	)
	As of March 31, 2014, there were options exercisable for 153,889 shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive.  As of March 31, 2013, there were options exercisable for 194,068 shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive.
	Stock-Based Compensation – Compensation expense for share-based compensation programs recognized as a component of operating expenses, was $0.5 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
	As of March 31, 2014, there was approximately $4.0 million of unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to share-based awards not yet vested that will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.
	Income Tax – Under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 270, Interim Financial Reporting, 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. 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 in the realizability of deferred tax assets in future years.
	Our effective tax rate is (38.0)% and (10.6)% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The effective tax rate for the quarter is impacted by the relative impact of discrete items and certain entities for which a full valuation allowance is recognized.
	We have assessed the need to maintain a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets based on an assessment of whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax benefits will be realized through the generation of future taxable income. Appropriate consideration is given to all available evidence, both positive and negative, in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. Due to our recent history of U.S. operating and taxable losses, the inconsistency of these profits, and the uncertainty of our financial outlook, we continue to maintain a full valuation allowance against our domestic deferred tax assets.
	Recent Accounting Adoptions
	In February 2013, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)  2013-04, Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date.  The objective of the amendments in this update is to provide guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, except for those obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP.  The amendment requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and an additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors.  The entity is required to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations.  The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2014.  This adoption did not have an effect on our financial statements.
	On July 18, 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.  Topic 740 does not include explicit guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists.  The objective of the amendments in this update is to eliminate that diversity in practice.  The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2014.  This ASU did not have an effect on our financial statements.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Note 2 – Discontinued Operations
	On August 1, 2013, the Company announced that it completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of its Imperial Group (“Imperial”) business to Imperial Group Manufacturing, Inc., a new company formed and capitalized by Wynnchurch Capital for total cash consideration of $30.0 million at closing, plus a contingent earn-out opportunity of up to $2.25 million.    The sale resulted in recognition of a $12.0 million loss for the year ended December 31, 2013, which was reclassified as discontinued operations.
	Pursuant to the provisions of the purchase agreement, subject to certain limited exceptions, the purchaser purchased from Imperial all equipment, inventories, accounts receivable, deposits, prepaid expenses, intellectual property, contracts, real property interests, transferable permits and other intangibles related to the business and assumed Imperial’s trade and vendor accounts payable and performance obligations under those contracts included in the purchased assets.  The real property interests acquired by the purchaser include ownership of three plants located in Decatur, Texas, Dublin, Virginia and Chehalis, Washington and a leasehold interest in a plant located in Denton, Texas.  Imperial retained ownership of its real property located in Portland, Tennessee and included a $2.5 million impairment charge for this property in the loss on sale.   The Company leased such property to the purchaser under a two-year lease, with the option to renew the lease for one additional year.  Rent under the lease is fixed at $75,000 per year.
	The Company has reclassified certain operating results and the loss on sale transactions for Imperial Group L.P.  to discontinued operations.
	The following table presents sales and income attributable to discontinued operations.
		Three months ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Net sales	$	—		$	29,473
	Income (loss) from operations		—			(1,192	)
	Other Income (Expense)		(288	)		—
	Discontinued operations	$	(288	)	$	(1,192	)

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventories [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Note 3 - Inventories
	Inventories at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, on a FIFO basis, were as follows:
		31-Mar-14		31-Dec-13
	Raw materials	$	8,807	$	7,483
	Work in process		12,124		12,996
	Finished manufactured goods		24,378		18,850
	Total inventories	$	45,309	$	39,329

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	The following represents the carrying amount of goodwill, on a reportable segment basis, as of December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014:
		Wheels			Brillion Iron Works			Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	96,283		$	4,414		$	100,697
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	96,283		$	4,414		$	100,697
	The changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets for the period December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014, by reportable segment, are as follows:
		Wheels			Brillion Iron Works			Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	122,764		$	2,666		$	125,430
	Amortization		(1,977	)		(42	)		(2,019	)
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	120,787		$	2,624		$	123,411
	The changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets for the period December 31, 2012 to March 31, 2013, by reportable segment, are as follows:
		Wheels			Brillion Iron Works			Corporate			Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	130,668		$	2,833		$	679		$	134,180
	Amortization		(1,975	)		(41	)		(257	)		(2,273	)
	Balance as of March 31, 2013	$	128,693		$	2,792		$	422		$	131,907
	The summary of goodwill and other intangible assets is as follows:
					As of March 31, 2014									As of December 31, 2013
		Weighted Average Useful Lives			Gross Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Carrying Amount			Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Carrying Amount
	Goodwill		—		$	100,697		$	—		$	100,697		$	100,697	$	—	$	100,697
	Other intangible assets:
	Trade names		—		$	25,200		$	—		$	25,200		$	25,200	$	—	$	25,200
	Technology		10			38,849			21,233			17,616			38,849		20,497		18,352
	Customer relationships		19.9			129,093			48,498			80,595			129,093		47,215		81,878
	Other intangible assets:				$	194,694		$	71,283		$	123,411		$	194,694	$	69,264	$	125,430
	We estimate that our amortization expense for our other intangible assets for 2014 through 2018 will be approximately $8.1 million for 2014, and $8.1 million for each of the years 2015 through 2018.

Assets_Held_for_Sale

Assets Held for Sale	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]	'
Assets Held for Sale	'
	Note 5 – Assets Held for Sale
	At December 31, 2013, assets totaling $1.3 million were classified as held for sale.  The assets consisted of a building and land related to the Elkhart, IN facility that our Gunite business exited in 2012.  The sale of these assets was completed on February 24, 2014, and the net proceeds totaled $1.2 million.

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'
	Note 6 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
	Components of net benefit cost credited to income for the three months ended March 31:
		Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	264		$	286		$	85		$	142
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		2,654			2,624			876			890
	Expected return on plan assets		(3,155	)		(2,988	)		—			—
	Amortization of prior service (credit) cost		11			11			(9	)		—
	Amortization of loss		50			663			77			26
	Total benefits cost (credited) charged to income	$	(176	)	$	596		$	1,029		$	1,058
	As of March 31, 2014, $2.7 million has been contributed to our sponsored pension plans.  We presently anticipate contributing an additional $11.3 million to fund our pension plans during 2014 for a total of $14.0 million.  Not included in the anticipated contributions for the year are any potential payments related to the plan associated with our Elkhart, Indiana facility that was closed in 2012.  The amount of those contributions has not been determined as of the date of this filing.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies
	We are from time to time involved in various legal proceedings of a character normally incidental to our business. We do not believe that the outcome of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of our operations and cash flows.
	In addition to environmental laws that regulate our ongoing operations, we are also subject to environmental remediation liability. Under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and analogous state laws, we may be liable as a result of the release or threatened release of hazardous materials into the environment regardless of when the release occurred. We are currently involved in several matters relating to the investigation and/or remediation of locations where we have arranged for the disposal of foundry wastes. Such matters include situations in which we have been named or are believed to be potentially responsible parties in connection with the contamination of these sites. Additionally, environmental remediation may be required to address soil and groundwater contamination identified at certain of our facilities.
	As of March 31, 2014, we had an environmental reserve of approximately $1.5 million, related primarily to our foundry operations. This reserve is based on management’s review of potential liabilities as well as cost estimates related thereto. Any expenditures required for us to comply with applicable environmental laws and/or pay for any remediation efforts will not be reduced or otherwise affected by the existence of the environmental reserve. Our environmental reserve may not be adequate to cover our future costs related to the sites associated with the environmental reserve, and any additional costs may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. The discovery of additional environmental issues, the modification of existing laws or regulations or the promulgation of new ones, more vigorous enforcement by regulators, the imposition of joint and several liability under CERCLA or analogous state laws, or other unanticipated events could also result in a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	The Iron and Steel Foundry National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (“NESHAP”) was developed pursuant to Section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act and requires major sources of hazardous air pollutants to install controls representative of maximum achievable control technology. Based on currently available information, we do not anticipate material costs regarding ongoing compliance with the NESHAP; however if we are found to be out of compliance with the NESHAP, we could incur liability that could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	At the Erie, Pennsylvania, facility, we have obtained an environmental insurance policy to provide coverage with respect to certain environmental liabilities.
	Management does not believe that the outcome of any currently pending environmental proceeding will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	As of March 31, 2014, we had approximately 2,222 employees, of which 479 were salaried employees with the remainder paid hourly. Unions represent approximately 1,522 of our employees, which is approximately 69 percent of our total employees. Each of our unionized facilities has a separate contract with the union that represents the workers employed at such facility. The union contracts expire at various times over the next few years with the exception of our union contract that covers the hourly employees at our Monterrey, Mexico, facility, which expires on an annual basis in January unless otherwise renewed. The 2014 negotiations in Monterrey were completed prior to the expiration of our union contract.
	We have collective bargaining agreements expiring at our Erie, Pennsylvania facility in September, 2014 and our Rockford, Illinois facility in November, 2014. These agreements cover 207 and 311 employees, respectively.  We do not anticipate that our 2014 negotiations will have a material adverse effect on our operating performance or cost.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Financial Instruments	'
	Note 8 – Financial Instruments
	We have determined the estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments using available market information and other appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value.  A fair value hierarchy accounting standard exists for those instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and our own assumptions (unobservable inputs).  Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment.  We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter.
	The hierarchy consists of three levels:
	Level 1	Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	Level 2	Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
	Level 3	Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions developed by us, which reflect those that a market participant would use.
	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, customer receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments.  The fair value of our 9.5% senior secured notes based on market quotes, which we determined to be Level 1 inputs, at March 31, 2014 was approximately $319.6 million compared to the carrying amount of $305.4 million.  The fair value of our 9.5% senior secured notes based on market quotes, which we determined to be Level 1 inputs, at December 31, 2013 was approximately $306.9 million compared to the carrying amount of $305.2 million.  The Company believes the fair value of our asset-based loan (“ABL”) facility at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 equals the carrying value of $35.0 million and $25.0 million, respectively.  As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 we had no other outstanding financial instruments.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting	'
	Note 9 – Segment Reporting
	Based on our continual monitoring of the long-term economic characteristics, products and production processes, class of customer, and distribution methods of our operating segments, we have identified each of our operating segments below as reportable segments.  We believe this segmentation is appropriate based upon operating decisions and performance assessments by our President and Chief Executive Officer.  The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Net sales:
	Wheels	$	92,218		$	93,162
	Gunite		43,973			39,396
	Brillion Iron Works		30,593			30,429
	Consolidated total	$	166,784		$	162,987
	Operating Income (loss):
	Wheels	$	9,742		$	5,743
	Gunite		3,278			(1,777	)
	Brillion Iron Works		1,275			575
	Corporate / Other		(7,726	)		(9,338	)
	Consolidated total	$	6,569		$	(4,797	)
	Excluded from net sales above are inter-segment sales from Brillion Iron Works to Gunite, as shown in the table below:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Inter-segment sales	$	3,841		$	2,448
		As of
		31-Mar-14			31-Dec-13
	Total assets:
	Wheels	$	466,969		$	452,271
	Gunite		64,729			55,016
	Brillion Iron Works		56,751			52,547
	Corporate / Other		38,307			51,943
	Consolidated total	$	626,756		$	611,777

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Note 10 - Debt
	As of March 31, 2014, total debt was $340.4 million consisting of $305.4 million of our outstanding 9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount, and a $35.0 million draw on our ABL facility. As of December 31, 2013, total debt was $330.2 million consisting of $305.2 million of our outstanding 9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount, and a $25.0 million draw on our ABL facility.
	Our credit documents (the New ABL Facility and the indenture governing the senior secured notes) contain operating covenants that limit the discretion of management with respect to certain business matters.  These covenants place significant restrictions on, among other things, the ability to incur additional debt, to pay dividends, to create liens, to make certain payments and investments and to sell or otherwise dispose of assets and merge or consolidate with other entities.  In addition, the New ABL Facility contains a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which will be applicable if the availability under the ABL Facility is less than 10.0% of the amount of the New ABL Facility.  If applicable, that covenant requires us to maintain a minimum ratio of adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures made during such period (other than capital expenditures financed with the net cash proceeds of asset sales, recovery events, incurrence of indebtedness and the sale or issuance of equity interests) to fixed charges of 1.00 to 1.00.  We are currently and expect to remain in compliance with our covenants through the next twelve months.  However, we continue to operate in a challenging economic environment and our ability to maintain liquidity and comply with our debt covenants may be affected by economic or other conditions that are beyond our control and which are difficult to predict.
	On July 29, 2010, we entered into our Prior ABL Facility, which was a senior secured asset based revolving credit facility, in an aggregate principal amount of up to $75.0 million, with the right to increase the availability under the facility by up to $25.0 million in the aggregate.  On February 7, 2012, we exercised our option to increase the loan commitments under the Prior ABL Facility by $25.0 million (for a total aggregate availability of $100.0 million) by entering into an ABL incremental agreement.  The Prior ABL Facility would have matured on July 29, 2014 and provided for loans and letters of credit in an aggregate amount up to the amount of the facility, subject to meeting certain borrowing base conditions, with sub-limits of up to $10.0 million for swingline loans and $25.0 million to be available for the issuance of letters of credit.   Loans under the Prior ABL Facility bore interest at an annual rate equal to, at our option, either LIBOR plus 3.50% or Base Rate plus 2.75%, subject to changes based on our leverage ratio as defined in the Prior ABL Facility.  On July 11, 2013, the Company entered into a new credit facility.  We were also required to pay a commitment fee equal to 0.50% per annum to the lenders under the Prior ABL Facility if utilization under the facility exceeded 50.0% of the total commitments under the facility and a commitment fee equal to 0.75% per annum if utilization under the facility was less than or equal to 50.0% of the total commitments under the facility. Customary letter of credit fees were also payable as necessary.  The obligations under the Prior ABL Facility are secured by (i) first priority liens on substantially all of the Company’s accounts receivable and inventories, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens (the “ABL Priority Collateral”) and (ii) second priority liens on substantially all of the Company’s owned real property and tangible and intangible assets other than the ABL Priority Collateral, including all of the outstanding capital stock of our domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens (the “Notes Priority Collateral”).
	On July 11, 2013, we entered into the New ABL Facility and used $45.3 million of borrowings under the New ABL Facility and cash on hand to repay all amounts outstanding under the Prior ABL Facility and to pay related fees and expenses.
	The New ABL Facility is a senior secured asset based credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100.0 million, consisting of a $90.0 million revolving credit facility and a $10.0 million first-in last-out term facility, with the right, subject to certain conditions, to increase the availability under the facility by up to $50.0 million in the aggregate. The New ABL Facility currently matures on July 11, 2018, but may be extended pursuant under certain circumstances pursuant to the terms of the New ABL Facility.
	The New ABL Facility provides for loans and letters of credit in an amount up to the aggregate availability under the facility, subject to meeting certain borrowing base conditions, with sub-limits of up to $10.0 million for swingline loans and $20.0 million for letters of credit.  Borrowings under the New ABL Facility bear interest through maturity at a variable rate based upon, at our option, either LIBOR or the base rate (which is the greatest of one-half of 1.00% in excess of the federal funds rate, 1.00% in excess of the one-month LIBOR rate and the Agent’s prime rate), plus, in each case, an applicable margin.  The applicable margin for loans under the first-in last-out term facility that are (i) LIBOR loans ranges, based on the our average excess availability, from 2.75% to 3.25% per annum and (ii) base rate loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 1.00% to 1.50%.  The applicable margin for other advances under the New ABL Facility that are (i) LIBOR loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 1.75% to 2.25% and (ii) base rate loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 0.00% to 0.50%.
	We must also pay an unused line fee equal to 0.25% per annum to the lenders under the New ABL Facility if utilization under the facility is greater than or equal to 50.0% of the total available commitments under the facility and a commitment fee equal to 0.375% per annum if utilization under the facility is less than 50.0% of the total available commitments under the facility. Customary letter of credit fees are also payable, as necessary.

Guarantor_and_Nonguarantor_Fin

Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements	'
	Note 11 – Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements
	Our senior secured notes are, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior basis, by all of our existing and future 100% owned domestic subsidiaries (“Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The non-guarantor subsidiaries are our foreign subsidiaries and discontinued operations.  The following condensed financial information illustrates the composition of the combined Guarantor Subsidiaries:
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
		31-Mar-14
	(In thousands)	Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,922		$	—		$	4,718		$	—		$	21,640
	Customer and other receivables, net		6,330			20,945			62,091			(6,071	)		83,295
	Inventories		20,531			22,378			2,839			(439	)		45,309
	Other current assets		6,869			3,309			5,627			—			15,805
	Total current assets		50,652			46,632			75,275			(6,510	)		166,049
	Property, plant and equipment, net		81,036			103,028			34,463			—			218,527
	Goodwill		96,283			4,414			—			—			100,697
	Other intangible assets, net		120,787			2,624			—			—			123,411
	Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates		134,549			—			—			(134,549	)		—
	Deferred income taxes		36,761			—			2,895			(39,168	)		488
	Other non-current assets		6,956			391			10,237			—			17,584
	TOTAL	$	527,024		$	157,089		$	122,870		$	(180,227	)	$	626,756
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Accounts payable	$	16,098		$	34,780		$	12,183		$	—		$	63,061
	Accrued payroll and compensation		2,922			5,888			1,633			—			10,443
	Accrued interest payable		5,127			—			—			—			5,127
	Accrued and other liabilities		10,202			11,974			4,821			(6,510	)		20,487
	Total current liabilities		34,349			52,642			18,637			(6,510	)		99,118
	Long term debt		340,446			—			—			—			340,446
	Deferred and non-current income taxes		83,503			(20,450	)		2,274			(39,168	)		26,159
	Other non-current liabilities		9,836			74,205			18,102			—			102,143
	Stockholders’ equity		58,890			50,692			83,857			(134,549	)		58,890
	TOTAL	$	527,024		$	157,089		$	122,870		$	(180,227	)	$	626,756
		31-Dec-13
	(In thousands)	Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	31,018		$	—		$	2,408		$	—		$	33,426
	Customer and other receivables, net		97,382			19,955			60,538			(118,355	)		59,520
	Inventories		16,858			20,759			2,022			(310	)		39,329
	Other current assets		7,159			4,357			5,477			—			16,993
	Total current assets		152,417			45,071			70,445			(118,665	)		149,268
	Property, plant and equipment, net		80,286			103,800			35,538			—			219,624
	Goodwill		96,283			4,414			—			—			100,697
	Other intangible assets, net		122,764			2,666			—			—			125,430
	Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates		128,059			—			—			(128,059	)		—
	Other non-current assets		5,971			1,791			8,996			—			16,758
	TOTAL	$	585,780		$	157,742		$	114,979		$	(246,724	)	$	611,777
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Accounts payable	$	12,092		$	28,215		$	7,220		$	—		$	47,527
	Accrued payroll and compensation		1,604			5,776			1,383			—			8,763
	Accrued interest payable		12,535			—			—			—			12,535
	Accrued and other liabilities		112,164			22,705			4,970			(118,665	)		21,174
	Total current liabilities		138,395			56,696			13,573			(118,665	)		89,999
	Long term debt		330,183			—			—			—			330,183
	Deferred and non-current income taxes		36,970			(19,108	)		(334	)		—			17,528
	Other non-current liabilities		18,348			75,769			18,066			—			112,183
	Stockholders’ equity		61,884			44,385			83,674			(128,059	)		61,884
	TOTAL	$	585,780		$	157,742		$	114,979		$	(246,724	)	$	611,777
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales	$	108,531		$	74,302		$	32,654		$	(48,703	)	$	166,784
	Cost of goods sold		98,882			69,704			29,439			(48,264	)		149,761
	Gross profit		9,649			4,598			3,215			(439	)		17,023
	Operating expenses		10,122			280			52			—			10,454
	Income (loss) from operations		(473	)		4,318			3,163			(439	)		6,569
	Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(8,657	)		(61	)		298			—			(8,420	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		5,673			—			—			(5,673	)		—
Other income (expense), net		(77	)		63			(516	)		—			(530	)
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations		(3,534	)		4,320			2,945			(6,112	)		(2,381	)
Income tax  provision		39			143			722			—			904
Income (loss from continuing operations		(3,573	)		4,177			2,223			(6,112	)		(3,285	)
Discontinued operations, net of tax		—			—			(288	)		—			(288	)
Net Income (loss)	$	(3,573	)	$	4,177		$	1,935		$	(6,112	)	$	(3,573	)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(3,240	)	$	4,164		$	2,270		$	(6,434	)	$	(3,240	)
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In thousands)	Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	105,158		$	74,200		$	35,851		$	(52,222	)	$	162,987
Cost of goods sold		101,124			74,479			33,328			(52,222	)		156,709
Gross profit		4,034			(279	)		2,523			—			6,278
Operating expenses		10,524			470			81			—			11,075
Income (loss) from operations		(6,490	)		(749	)		2,442			—			(4,797	)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(8,848	)		(191	)		345			—			(8,694	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		150			—			—			(150	)		—
Other income (expense), net		(73	)		12			206			—			145
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations		(15,261	)		(928	)		2,993			(150	)		(13,346	)
Income tax  provision (benefit)		686			—			723			—			1,409
Income (loss) from continuing operations		(15,947	)		(928	)		2,270			(150	)		(14.755	)
Discontinued operations, net of tax		—			—			(1,192	)		—			(1,192	)
Net income (loss)	$	(15,947	)	$	(928	)	$	1,078		$	(150	)	$	(15,947	)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(15,616	)	$	(928	)	$	1,409		$	(481	)	$	(15,616	)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In thousands)	Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$	(3,573	)	$	4,177		$	1,935		$	(6,112	)	$	(3,573	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation		2,736			4,456			1,061			—			8,253
Amortization – deferred financing costs		620			—			—			—			620
Amortization – other intangible assets		1,977			42			—			—			2,019
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets		(93	)		57			29			—			(7	)
Deferred income taxes		182			—			—			—			182
Non-cash stock-based compensation		499			—			—			—			499
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates		(5,673	)		—			—			5,673			—
Change in other operating items		(8,538	)		(15,593	)		(613	)		439			(24,305	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(11, 863	)		(6,861	)		2,412			—			(16,312	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(3,651	)		(2,956	)		(102	)		—			(6,709	)
Proceeds from notes receivable		(29,415	)		(28,742	)		—			58,157			—
Payments on notes receivable		11,607			19,561			—			(31,168	)		—
Other		—			1,235			—			—			1,235
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(21,459	)		(10,902	)		(102	)		26,989			(5,474	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from notes payable		38,742			29,370			45			(58,157	)		10,000
Payment on notes payable		(19,516	)		(11,607	)		(45	)		31,168			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,226			17,763			—			(26,989	)		10,000
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(14,096	)		—			2,310			—			(11,786	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		31,018			—			2,408			—			33,426
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	16,922		$	—		$	4,718		$	—		$	21,640
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In thousands)	Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$	(15,947	)	$	(928	)	$	1,078		$	(150	)	$	(15,947	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation		2,761			4,625			1,772			—			9,158
Amortization – deferred financing costs		690			—			—			—			690
Amortization – other intangible assets		2,232			41			—			—			2,273
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets		862			8			(13	)		—			857
Deferred income taxes		686			—			—			—			686
Non-cash stock-based compensation		694			—			—			—			694
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates		(150	)		—			—			150			—
Change in other operating items		(21,468	)		4,822			(1,587	)		—			(18,233	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(29,640	)		8,568			1,250			—			(19,822	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(5,005	)		(8,660	)		(1,690	)		—			(15,355	)
Other		14,944			—			—			—			14,944
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		9,939			(8,660	)		(1,690	)		—			(411	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from debt issuance		25,000			—			—			—			25,000
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		5,299			(92	)		(440	)		—			4,767
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		24,113			(29	)		2,667			—			26,751
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	29,412		$	(121	)	$	2,227		$	—		$	31,518

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component [Abstract]	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component	'
	Note 12 – Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Pension Plan			Post Retirement Plan			Total
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31,  2013	$	(20,429	)	$	1,717		$	(18,712	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(4	)		337			333
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of March 31, 2014	$	(20,433	)	$	2,054		$	(18,379	)
	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss):
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Pension Plan			Post Retirement Plan			Total
	Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan items
	Prior Service Costs	$	11		$	(9	)	$	2
	Actuarial (losses)		50			77			127
	Foreign currency translation related to pension and postretirement plans		24			269			293
	Total before tax		85			337			422
	Tax expense		(89	)		—			(89	)
	Total reclassified for the period	$	(4	)	$	337		$	333

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ1

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation – The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), except that the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.  However, in the opinion of Accuride Corporation (“Accuride” or the “Company”), all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary to present fairly the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been included.
	The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.  The unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto disclosed in Accuride’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	On August 1, 2013, the Company announced the sale of substantially all of the assets, liabilities and business of its Imperial Group business to Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd. in partnership with Imperial Manufacturing, Inc. for $30.0 million, plus a contingent earn-out opportunity of up to $2.25 million. The sale resulted in the recognition of a $12.0 million loss, including a $2.5 million impairment charge, on our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013, which has been classified as Discontinued Operations.   See Note 2, “Discontinued Operations”, for further discussion.
Management's Estimates and Assumptions	'
	Management’s Estimates and Assumptions – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Earnings Per Common Share	'
	Earnings Per Common Share – Basic and diluted earnings per common share were computed as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
	(In thousands except per share data)	2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(3,285	)	$	(14,755	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations		(288	)		(1,192	)
	Net loss	$	(3,573	)	$	(15,947	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic		47,596			47,453
	Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted		47,596			47,453
	Basic loss per common share:
	From continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.31	)
	From discontinued operations		(0.01	)		(0.03	)
	Basic loss per common share	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.34	)
	Diluted loss per common share
	From continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.31	)
	From discontinued operations		(0.01	)		(0.03	)
	Diluted loss per common share	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.34	)
	As of March 31, 2014, there were options exercisable for 153,889 shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive.  As of March 31, 2013, there were options exercisable for 194,068 shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation – Compensation expense for share-based compensation programs recognized as a component of operating expenses, was $0.5 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
	As of March 31, 2014, there was approximately $4.0 million of unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to share-based awards not yet vested that will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Tax – Under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 270, Interim Financial Reporting, 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. 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 in the realizability of deferred tax assets in future years.
	Our effective tax rate is (38.0)% and (10.6)% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The effective tax rate for the quarter is impacted by the relative impact of discrete items and certain entities for which a full valuation allowance is recognized.
	We have assessed the need to maintain a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets based on an assessment of whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax benefits will be realized through the generation of future taxable income. Appropriate consideration is given to all available evidence, both positive and negative, in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. Due to our recent history of U.S. operating and taxable losses, the inconsistency of these profits, and the uncertainty of our financial outlook, we continue to maintain a full valuation allowance against our domestic deferred tax assets.
Recent Accounting Adoptions	'
	Recent Accounting Adoptions
	In February 2013, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)  2013-04, Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date.  The objective of the amendments in this update is to provide guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, except for those obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP.  The amendment requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and an additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors.  The entity is required to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations.  The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2014.  This adoption did not have an effect on our financial statements.
	On July 18, 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.  Topic 740 does not include explicit guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists.  The objective of the amendments in this update is to eliminate that diversity in practice.  The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2014.  This ASU did not have an effect on our financial statements.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ2

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share	'
	Earnings Per Common Share – Basic and diluted earnings per common share were computed as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
	(In thousands except per share data)	2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(3,285	)	$	(14,755	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations		(288	)		(1,192	)
	Net loss	$	(3,573	)	$	(15,947	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic		47,596			47,453
	Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted		47,596			47,453
	Basic loss per common share:
	From continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.31	)
	From discontinued operations		(0.01	)		(0.03	)
	Basic loss per common share	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.34	)
	Diluted loss per common share
	From continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.31	)
	From discontinued operations		(0.01	)		(0.03	)
	Diluted loss per common share	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.34	)

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'
Sales and income from operations attributable to discontinued operations	'
	The following table presents sales and income attributable to discontinued operations.
		Three months ended March 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013
	Net sales	$	—		$	29,473
	Income (loss) from operations		—			(1,192	)
	Other Income (Expense)		(288	)		—
	Discontinued operations	$	(288	)	$	(1,192	)

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventories [Abstract]	'
Inventories on a FIFO basis	'
	Inventories at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, on a FIFO basis, were as follows:
		31-Mar-14		31-Dec-13
	Raw materials	$	8,807	$	7,483
	Work in process		12,124		12,996
	Finished manufactured goods		24,378		18,850
	Total inventories	$	45,309	$	39,329

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Carrying amount of goodwill on a reportable segment basis	'
	The following represents the carrying amount of goodwill, on a reportable segment basis, as of December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014:
		Wheels			Brillion Iron Works			Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	96,283		$	4,414		$	100,697
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	96,283		$	4,414		$	100,697
Carrying amount of other intangible assets by reportable segment	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets for the period December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014, by reportable segment, are as follows:
		Wheels			Brillion Iron Works			Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	122,764		$	2,666		$	125,430
	Amortization		(1,977	)		(42	)		(2,019	)
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	120,787		$	2,624		$	123,411
	The changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets for the period December 31, 2012 to March 31, 2013, by reportable segment, are as follows:
		Wheels			Brillion Iron Works			Corporate			Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	130,668		$	2,833		$	679		$	134,180
	Amortization		(1,975	)		(41	)		(257	)		(2,273	)
	Balance as of March 31, 2013	$	128,693		$	2,792		$	422		$	131,907
Summary of goodwill and other intangible assets	'
	The summary of goodwill and other intangible assets is as follows:
					As of March 31, 2014									As of December 31, 2013
		Weighted Average Useful Lives			Gross Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Carrying Amount			Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Carrying Amount
	Goodwill		—		$	100,697		$	—		$	100,697		$	100,697	$	—	$	100,697
	Other intangible assets:
	Trade names		—		$	25,200		$	—		$	25,200		$	25,200	$	—	$	25,200
	Technology		10			38,849			21,233			17,616			38,849		20,497		18,352
	Customer relationships		19.9			129,093			48,498			80,595			129,093		47,215		81,878
	Other intangible assets:				$	194,694		$	71,283		$	123,411		$	194,694	$	69,264	$	125,430

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme1

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost	'
	Components of net benefit cost credited to income for the three months ended March 31:
		Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$	264		$	286		$	85		$	142
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		2,654			2,624			876			890
	Expected return on plan assets		(3,155	)		(2,988	)		—			—
	Amortization of prior service (credit) cost		11			11			(9	)		—
	Amortization of loss		50			663			77			26
	Total benefits cost (credited) charged to income	$	(176	)	$	596		$	1,029		$	1,058

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Net sales and operating income by segment	'
	Based on our continual monitoring of the long-term economic characteristics, products and production processes, class of customer, and distribution methods of our operating segments, we have identified each of our operating segments below as reportable segments.  We believe this segmentation is appropriate based upon operating decisions and performance assessments by our President and Chief Executive Officer.  The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Net sales:
	Wheels	$	92,218		$	93,162
	Gunite		43,973			39,396
	Brillion Iron Works		30,593			30,429
	Consolidated total	$	166,784		$	162,987
	Operating Income (loss):
	Wheels	$	9,742		$	5,743
	Gunite		3,278			(1,777	)
	Brillion Iron Works		1,275			575
	Corporate / Other		(7,726	)		(9,338	)
	Consolidated total	$	6,569		$	(4,797	)
	Excluded from net sales above are inter-segment sales from Brillion Iron Works to Gunite, as shown in the table below:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Inter-segment sales	$	3,841		$	2,448
Assets by segment	'
		As of
		31-Mar-14			31-Dec-13
	Total assets:
	Wheels	$	466,969		$	452,271
	Gunite		64,729			55,016
	Brillion Iron Works		56,751			52,547
	Corporate / Other		38,307			51,943
	Consolidated total	$	626,756		$	611,777

Guarantor_and_Nonguarantor_Fin1

Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS	'
	Our senior secured notes are, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior basis, by all of our existing and future 100% owned domestic subsidiaries (“Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The non-guarantor subsidiaries are our foreign subsidiaries and discontinued operations.  The following condensed financial information illustrates the composition of the combined Guarantor Subsidiaries:
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
		31-Mar-14
	(In thousands)	Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,922		$	—		$	4,718		$	—		$	21,640
	Customer and other receivables, net		6,330			20,945			62,091			(6,071	)		83,295
	Inventories		20,531			22,378			2,839			(439	)		45,309
	Other current assets		6,869			3,309			5,627			—			15,805
	Total current assets		50,652			46,632			75,275			(6,510	)		166,049
	Property, plant and equipment, net		81,036			103,028			34,463			—			218,527
	Goodwill		96,283			4,414			—			—			100,697
	Other intangible assets, net		120,787			2,624			—			—			123,411
	Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates		134,549			—			—			(134,549	)		—
	Deferred income taxes		36,761			—			2,895			(39,168	)		488
	Other non-current assets		6,956			391			10,237			—			17,584
	TOTAL	$	527,024		$	157,089		$	122,870		$	(180,227	)	$	626,756
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Accounts payable	$	16,098		$	34,780		$	12,183		$	—		$	63,061
	Accrued payroll and compensation		2,922			5,888			1,633			—			10,443
	Accrued interest payable		5,127			—			—			—			5,127
	Accrued and other liabilities		10,202			11,974			4,821			(6,510	)		20,487
	Total current liabilities		34,349			52,642			18,637			(6,510	)		99,118
	Long term debt		340,446			—			—			—			340,446
	Deferred and non-current income taxes		83,503			(20,450	)		2,274			(39,168	)		26,159
	Other non-current liabilities		9,836			74,205			18,102			—			102,143
	Stockholders’ equity		58,890			50,692			83,857			(134,549	)		58,890
	TOTAL	$	527,024		$	157,089		$	122,870		$	(180,227	)	$	626,756
		31-Dec-13
	(In thousands)	Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	31,018		$	—		$	2,408		$	—		$	33,426
	Customer and other receivables, net		97,382			19,955			60,538			(118,355	)		59,520
	Inventories		16,858			20,759			2,022			(310	)		39,329
	Other current assets		7,159			4,357			5,477			—			16,993
	Total current assets		152,417			45,071			70,445			(118,665	)		149,268
	Property, plant and equipment, net		80,286			103,800			35,538			—			219,624
	Goodwill		96,283			4,414			—			—			100,697
	Other intangible assets, net		122,764			2,666			—			—			125,430
	Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates		128,059			—			—			(128,059	)		—
	Other non-current assets		5,971			1,791			8,996			—			16,758
	TOTAL	$	585,780		$	157,742		$	114,979		$	(246,724	)	$	611,777
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Accounts payable	$	12,092		$	28,215		$	7,220		$	—		$	47,527
	Accrued payroll and compensation		1,604			5,776			1,383			—			8,763
	Accrued interest payable		12,535			—			—			—			12,535
	Accrued and other liabilities		112,164			22,705			4,970			(118,665	)		21,174
	Total current liabilities		138,395			56,696			13,573			(118,665	)		89,999
	Long term debt		330,183			—			—			—			330,183
	Deferred and non-current income taxes		36,970			(19,108	)		(334	)		—			17,528
	Other non-current liabilities		18,348			75,769			18,066			—			112,183
	Stockholders’ equity		61,884			44,385			83,674			(128,059	)		61,884
	TOTAL	$	585,780		$	157,742		$	114,979		$	(246,724	)	$	611,777
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales	$	108,531		$	74,302		$	32,654		$	(48,703	)	$	166,784
	Cost of goods sold		98,882			69,704			29,439			(48,264	)		149,761
	Gross profit		9,649			4,598			3,215			(439	)		17,023
	Operating expenses		10,122			280			52			—			10,454
	Income (loss) from operations		(473	)		4,318			3,163			(439	)		6,569
	Other income (expense):
	Interest expense, net		(8,657	)		(61	)		298			—			(8,420	)
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		5,673			—			—			(5,673	)		—
	Other income (expense), net		(77	)		63			(516	)		—			(530	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations		(3,534	)		4,320			2,945			(6,112	)		(2,381	)
	Income tax  provision		39			143			722			—			904
	Income (loss from continuing operations		(3,573	)		4,177			2,223			(6,112	)		(3,285	)
	Discontinued operations, net of tax		—			—			(288	)		—			(288	)
	Net Income (loss)	$	(3,573	)	$	4,177		$	1,935		$	(6,112	)	$	(3,573	)
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(3,240	)	$	4,164		$	2,270		$	(6,434	)	$	(3,240	)
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Net sales	$	105,158		$	74,200		$	35,851		$	(52,222	)	$	162,987
	Cost of goods sold		101,124			74,479			33,328			(52,222	)		156,709
	Gross profit		4,034			(279	)		2,523			—			6,278
	Operating expenses		10,524			470			81			—			11,075
	Income (loss) from operations		(6,490	)		(749	)		2,442			—			(4,797	)
	Other income (expense):
	Interest expense, net		(8,848	)		(191	)		345			—			(8,694	)
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		150			—			—			(150	)		—
	Other income (expense), net		(73	)		12			206			—			145
	Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations		(15,261	)		(928	)		2,993			(150	)		(13,346	)
	Income tax  provision (benefit)		686			—			723			—			1,409
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		(15,947	)		(928	)		2,270			(150	)		(14.755	)
	Discontinued operations, net of tax		—			—			(1,192	)		—			(1,192	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(15,947	)	$	(928	)	$	1,078		$	(150	)	$	(15,947	)
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(15,616	)	$	(928	)	$	1,409		$	(481	)	$	(15,616	)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net income (loss)	$	(3,573	)	$	4,177		$	1,935		$	(6,112	)	$	(3,573	)
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
	Depreciation		2,736			4,456			1,061			—			8,253
	Amortization – deferred financing costs		620			—			—			—			620
	Amortization – other intangible assets		1,977			42			—			—			2,019
	(Gain) loss on disposal of assets		(93	)		57			29			—			(7	)
	Deferred income taxes		182			—			—			—			182
	Non-cash stock-based compensation		499			—			—			—			499
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates		(5,673	)		—			—			5,673			—
	Change in other operating items		(8,538	)		(15,593	)		(613	)		439			(24,305	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(11, 863	)		(6,861	)		2,412			—			(16,312	)
	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(3,651	)		(2,956	)		(102	)		—			(6,709	)
	Proceeds from notes receivable		(29,415	)		(28,742	)		—			58,157			—
	Payments on notes receivable		11,607			19,561			—			(31,168	)		—
	Other		—			1,235			—			—			1,235
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(21,459	)		(10,902	)		(102	)		26,989			(5,474	)
	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	Proceeds from notes payable		38,742			29,370			45			(58,157	)		10,000
	Payment on notes payable		(19,516	)		(11,607	)		(45	)		31,168			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,226			17,763			—			(26,989	)		10,000
	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(14,096	)		—			2,310			—			(11,786	)
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		31,018			—			2,408			—			33,426
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	16,922		$	—		$	4,718		$	—		$	21,640
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net income (loss)	$	(15,947	)	$	(928	)	$	1,078		$	(150	)	$	(15,947	)
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
	Depreciation		2,761			4,625			1,772			—			9,158
	Amortization – deferred financing costs		690			—			—			—			690
	Amortization – other intangible assets		2,232			41			—			—			2,273
	(Gain) loss on disposal of assets		862			8			(13	)		—			857
	Deferred income taxes		686			—			—			—			686
	Non-cash stock-based compensation		694			—			—			—			694
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates		(150	)		—			—			150			—
	Change in other operating items		(21,468	)		4,822			(1,587	)		—			(18,233	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(29,640	)		8,568			1,250			—			(19,822	)
	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(5,005	)		(8,660	)		(1,690	)		—			(15,355	)
	Other		14,944			—			—			—			14,944
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		9,939			(8,660	)		(1,690	)		—			(411	)
	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	Proceeds from debt issuance		25,000			—			—			—			25,000
	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		5,299			(92	)		(440	)		—			4,767
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		24,113			(29	)		2,667			—			26,751
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	29,412		$	(121	)	$	2,227		$	—		$	31,518

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C1

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Pension Plan			Post Retirement Plan			Total
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31,  2013	$	(20,429	)	$	1,717		$	(18,712	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(4	)		337			333
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of March 31, 2014	$	(20,433	)	$	2,054		$	(18,379	)
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss):
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Pension Plan			Post Retirement Plan			Total
	Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan items
	Prior Service Costs	$	11		$	(9	)	$	2
	Actuarial (losses)		50			77			127
	Foreign currency translation related to pension and postretirement plans		24			269			293
	Total before tax		85			337			422
	Tax expense		(89	)		—			(89	)
	Total reclassified for the period	$	(4	)	$	337		$	333

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ3

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Sales price of discontinued operation	$30,000,000	'	'	'
Contingent earn-out	2,250,000	'	'	'
Loss from sale of discontinued operation	12,000,000	'	'	12,000,000
Impairment charge included in the loss from sale of discontinued operation	2,500,000	'	'	'
Numerator [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net loss from continuing operations	'	-3,285,000	-14,755,000	'
Net loss from discontinuing operations	'	-288,000	-1,192,000	'
Net income (loss)	'	-3,573,000	-15,947,000	'
Denominator [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)	'	47,596,000	47,453,000	'
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)	'	47,596,000	47,453,000	'
Basic loss per common share:	'	'	'	'
Basic loss per share - continuing operations (in dollars per share)	'	($0.07)	($0.31)	'
Basic loss per share - discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	'	($0.01)	($0.03)	'
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	'	($0.08)	($0.34)	'
Diluted loss per common share	'	'	'	'
Diluted loss per share - continuing operations (in dollars per share)	'	($0.07)	($0.31)	'
Diluted loss per share - discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	'	($0.01)	($0.03)	'
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	'	($0.08)	($0.34)	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Options exercisable which were not included in computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	'	153,889	194,068	'
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense recognized	'	499,000	694,000	'
Unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to share-based awards not yet vested	'	$4,000,000	'	'
Weighted-average period of recognition	'	'1 year 6 months	'	'
Effective Income tax rate (in hundredths)	'	-38.00%	-10.60%	'

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
		Plant
Discontinued operations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	$0	$29,473,000	'
Income (loss) from operations	'	0	-1,192,000	'
Other Income (Expense)	'	-288,000	0	'
Loss on sale	-12,000,000	'	'	-12,000,000
Discontinued operations	'	-288,000	-1,192,000	'
Total cash consideration	30,000,000	'	'	'
Contingent earn-out	2,250,000	'	'	'
Impairment charge included in the loss from sale of discontinued operation	2,500,000	'	'	'
Number of Plants	'	3	'	'
Term of lease	'	'2 years	'	'
Lease renewal period	'	'1 year	'	'
Rental income per year	'	$75,000	'	'

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories on a FIFO basis [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$8,807	$7,483
Work in process	12,124	12,996
Finished manufactured goods	24,378	18,850
Total inventories	$45,309	$39,329

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill by reportable segment [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$100,697,000	'	'
Balance as of March 31, 2014	100,697,000	'	'
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	125,430,000	134,180,000	'
Amortization	-2,019,000	-2,273,000	'
Ending Balance	123,411,000	131,907,000	'
Goodwill [Abstract]	'	'	'
Gross Amount	100,697,000	'	100,697,000
Accumulated Amortization	0	'	0
Carrying Amount	100,697,000	'	'
Other intangible assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Gross Amount	194,694,000	'	194,694,000
Accumulated Amortization	71,283,000	'	69,264,000
Carrying Amount	123,411,000	131,907,000	'
Estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets, 2014	8,100,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets, 2015	8,100,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets, 2016	8,100,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets, 2017	8,100,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets, 2018	8,100,000	'	'
Trade names [Member]	'	'	'
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	'	25,200,000
Ending Balance	25,200,000	'	25,200,000
Other intangible assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Gross Amount	25,200,000	'	25,200,000
Accumulated Amortization	0	'	0
Carrying Amount	25,200,000	'	25,200,000
Technology [Member]	'	'	'
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	18,352,000	'	'
Ending Balance	17,616,000	'	'
Other intangible assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Weighted Average Useful Lives	'10 years	'	'
Gross Amount	38,849,000	'	38,849,000
Accumulated Amortization	21,233,000	'	20,497,000
Carrying Amount	17,616,000	'	'
Customer relationships [Member]	'	'	'
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	81,878,000	'	'
Ending Balance	80,595,000	'	'
Other intangible assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Weighted Average Useful Lives	'19 years 10 months 24 days	'	'
Gross Amount	129,093,000	'	129,093,000
Accumulated Amortization	48,498,000	'	47,215,000
Carrying Amount	80,595,000	'	'
Wheels [Member]	'	'	'
Goodwill by reportable segment [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance as of December 31, 2013	96,283,000	'	'
Balance as of March 31, 2014	96,283,000	'	'
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	122,764,000	130,668,000	'
Amortization	-1,977,000	-1,975,000	'
Ending Balance	120,787,000	128,693,000	'
Goodwill [Abstract]	'	'	'
Carrying Amount	96,283,000	'	'
Other intangible assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Carrying Amount	120,787,000	128,693,000	'
Brillion Iron Works [Member]	'	'	'
Goodwill by reportable segment [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance as of December 31, 2013	4,414,000	'	'
Balance as of March 31, 2014	4,414,000	'	'
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	2,666,000	2,833,000	'
Amortization	-42,000	-41,000	'
Ending Balance	2,624,000	2,792,000	'
Goodwill [Abstract]	'	'	'
Carrying Amount	4,414,000	'	'
Other intangible assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Carrying Amount	2,624,000	2,792,000	'
Corporate / Other [Member]	'	'	'
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	679,000	'
Amortization	'	-257,000	'
Ending Balance	'	422,000	'
Other intangible assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Carrying Amount	'	$422,000	'

Assets_Held_for_Sale_Details

Assets Held for Sale (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]	'	'
Assets held for sale	$0	$1,293
Net proceeds	$1,200	'

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme2

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]	'	'
Defined benefit plans employer contributions toward sponsored pension plans	$2,700,000	'
Anticipated contribution during current fiscal year	11,300,000	'
Aggregate contribution towards sponsored pension plans	14,000,000	'
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]	'	'
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	264,000	286,000
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,654,000	2,624,000
Expected return on plan assets	-3,155,000	-2,988,000
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	11,000	11,000
Amortization of loss	50,000	663,000
Total benefits cost (credited) charged to income	-176,000	596,000
Other Benefits [Member]	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]	'	'
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	85,000	142,000
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	876,000	890,000
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	-9,000	0
Amortization of loss	77,000	26,000
Total benefits cost (credited) charged to income	$1,029,000	$1,058,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Employee
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Environmental reserve	$1.50
Total number of employees	2,222
Number of salaried employees	479
Employees represented by unions	1,522
Percentage of employees represented by unions (in hundredths)	69.00%
Number of Employees covered under Erie, Pennsylvania facility in September, 2014	207
Number of Employees covered under Rockford, Illinois facility in November, 2014	311

Financial_Instruments_Details

Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Senior secured notes, interest (in hundredths)	9.50%	9.50%
9.5% senior secured notes, carrying value	$319.60	$305.40
Fair value of ABL facility	35	25
Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
9.5% senior secured notes, fair value	$306.90	$305.20

Segment_Reporting_Details

Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	$166,784	$162,987
Operating income (loss)	6,569	-4,797
Wheels [Member]	'	'
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	92,218	93,162
Operating income (loss)	9,742	5,743
Gunite [Member]	'	'
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	43,973	39,396
Operating income (loss)	3,278	-1,777
Brillion Iron Works [Member]	'	'
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	30,593	30,429
Operating income (loss)	1,275	575
Corporate / Other [Member]	'	'
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]	'	'
Operating income (loss)	-7,726	-9,338
Inter-segment sales [Member]	'	'
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	$3,841	$2,448

Segment_Reporting_Asset_reconc

Segment Reporting, Asset reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Reconciliation of assets by segment [Abstract]	'	'
Total assets	$626,756	$611,777
Wheels [Member]	'	'
Reconciliation of assets by segment [Abstract]	'	'
Total assets	466,969	452,271
Gunite [Member]	'	'
Reconciliation of assets by segment [Abstract]	'	'
Total assets	64,729	55,016
Brillion Iron Works [Member]	'	'
Reconciliation of assets by segment [Abstract]	'	'
Total assets	56,751	52,547
Corporate / Other [Member]	'	'
Reconciliation of assets by segment [Abstract]	'	'
Total assets	$38,307	$51,943

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2010	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 11, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total debt	'	$340,446,000	$330,183,000	'
9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount	'	319,600,000	305,400,000	'
Senior secured notes, interest (in hundredths)	'	9.50%	9.50%	'
9.5% senior secured notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount	'	305,400,000	305,200,000	'
Senior secured notes, interest (in hundredths)	'	9.50%	9.50%	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Borrowed amount from credit facility	'	35,000,000	25,000,000	45,300,000
Excess availability of facility as a percentage of commitment to maintain fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum (in hundredths)	'	10.00%	'	'
Minimum ratio of adjusted EBITDA	'	1	'	'
Credit facility principal amount	75,000,000	100,000,000	'	'
Increase the availability under facility	25,000,000	'	'	'
Credit facility maturity date	29-Jul-14	11-Jul-18	'	'
Aggregate availability subject to certain conditions	100,000,000	'	'	'
Interest rate terms	'	'Borrowings under the New ABL Facility bear interest through maturity at a variable rate based upon, at our option, either LIBOR or the base rate (which is the greatest of one-half of 1.00% in excess of the federal funds rate, 1.00% in excess of the one-month LIBOR rate and the Agentbs prime rate), plus, in each case, an applicable margin.	'	'
Unused line fee if utilization under the facility is greater than or equal to 50% (in hundredths)	0.50%	0.25%	'	'
Unused line fee if utilization under the facility is less than 50.0% (in hundredths)	0.75%	0.38%	'	'
Utilization percentage of commitments (in hundredths)	50.00%	50.00%	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread (in hundredths)	'	3.50%	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread (in hundredths)	'	2.75%	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Credit facility principal amount	'	90,000,000	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | First-in Last-out Term Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Credit facility principal amount	'	10,000,000	'	'
Increase the availability under facility	'	50,000,000	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | First-in Last-out Term Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread (in hundredths)	'	2.75%	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | First-in Last-out Term Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread (in hundredths)	'	1.00%	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | First-in Last-out Term Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread (in hundredths)	'	3.25%	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | First-in Last-out Term Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread (in hundredths)	'	1.50%	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | Swingline Loans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Aggregate availability subject to certain conditions	10,000,000	10,000,000	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Aggregate availability subject to certain conditions	$25,000,000	$20,000,000	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | Other Advances [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread (in hundredths)	'	1.75%	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | Other Advances [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread (in hundredths)	'	0.00%	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | Other Advances [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread (in hundredths)	'	2.25%	'	'
ABL Credit Facility [Member] | Other Advances [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread (in hundredths)	'	0.50%	'	'

Guarantor_and_Nonguarantor_Fin2

Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of ownership in domestic subsidiaries (in hundredths)	100.00%	'	'	'
ASSETS [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$21,640	$31,518	'	'
Customer and other receivables, net	83,295	'	59,520	'
Inventories	45,309	'	39,329	'
Other current assets	15,805	'	16,993	'
Total current assets	166,049	'	149,268	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net	218,527	'	219,624	'
Goodwill	100,697	'	100,697	'
Other intangible assets, net	123,411	131,907	125,430	134,180
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates	0	'	0	'
Deferred income taxes	488	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	17,584	'	16,758	'
TOTAL	626,756	'	611,777	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	63,061	'	47,527	'
Accrued payroll and compensation	10,443	'	8,763	'
Accrued interest payable	5,127	'	12,535	'
Accrued and other liabilities	20,487	'	21,174	'
Total current liabilities	99,118	'	89,999	'
Long term debt	340,446	'	330,183	'
Deferred and non-current income taxes	26,159	'	17,528	'
Other non-current liabilities	102,143	'	112,183	'
Stockholders' equity	58,890	49,848	61,884	64,873
TOTAL	626,756	'	611,777	'
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	166,784	162,987	'	'
Cost of goods sold	149,761	156,709	'	'
Gross profit	17,023	6,278	'	'
Operating expenses	10,454	11,075	'	'
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	6,569	-4,797	'	'
Other income (expense) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	-8,420	-8,694	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other income (expense), net	-530	145	'	'
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations	-2,381	-13,346	'	'
Income tax provision (benefit)	904	1,409	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-3,285	-14,755	'	'
Discontinued operations, net of tax	-288	-1,192	'	'
Net income (loss)	-3,573	-15,947	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	-3,240	-15,616	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-3,573	-15,947	'	'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Depreciation	8,253	9,158	'	'
Amortization - deferred financing costs	620	690	'	'
Amortization - other intangible assets	2,019	2,273	'	'
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	-7	857	'	'
Deferred income taxes	182	686	'	'
Non-cash stock-based compensation	499	694	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates	0	0	'	'
Change in other operating items	-24,305	-18,233	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-16,312	-19,822	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-6,709	-15,355	'	'
Proceeds from notes receivable	0	'	'	'
Payments on notes receivable	0	'	'	'
Other	1,235	14,944	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-5,474	-411	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from notes payable	10,000	'	'	'
Payment on notes payable	0	'	'	'
Proceeds from debt issuance	'	25,000	'	'
Net cash provided by financing activities	10,000	25,000	'	'
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-11,786	4,767	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	33,426	26,751	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	21,640	31,518	'	'
Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	16,922	29,412	'	'
Customer and other receivables, net	6,330	'	97,382	'
Inventories	20,531	'	16,858	'
Other current assets	6,869	'	7,159	'
Total current assets	50,652	'	152,417	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net	81,036	'	80,286	'
Goodwill	96,283	'	96,283	'
Other intangible assets, net	120,787	'	122,764	'
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates	134,549	'	128,059	'
Deferred income taxes	36,761	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	6,956	'	5,971	'
TOTAL	527,024	'	585,780	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	16,098	'	12,092	'
Accrued payroll and compensation	2,922	'	1,604	'
Accrued interest payable	5,127	'	12,535	'
Accrued and other liabilities	10,202	'	112,164	'
Total current liabilities	34,349	'	138,395	'
Long term debt	340,446	'	330,183	'
Deferred and non-current income taxes	83,503	'	36,970	'
Other non-current liabilities	9,836	'	18,348	'
Stockholders' equity	58,890	'	61,884	'
TOTAL	527,024	'	585,780	'
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	108,531	105,158	'	'
Cost of goods sold	98,882	101,124	'	'
Gross profit	9,649	4,034	'	'
Operating expenses	10,122	10,524	'	'
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	-473	-6,490	'	'
Other income (expense) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	-8,657	-8,848	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	5,673	150	'	'
Other income (expense), net	-77	-73	'	'
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations	-3,534	-15,261	'	'
Income tax provision (benefit)	39	686	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-3,573	-15,947	'	'
Discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	'	'
Net income (loss)	-3,573	-15,947	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	-3,240	-15,616	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-3,573	-15,947	'	'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Depreciation	2,736	2,761	'	'
Amortization - deferred financing costs	620	690	'	'
Amortization - other intangible assets	1,977	2,232	'	'
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	-93	862	'	'
Deferred income taxes	182	686	'	'
Non-cash stock-based compensation	499	694	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates	-5,673	-150	'	'
Change in other operating items	-8,538	-21,468	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-11,863	-29,640	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-3,651	-5,005	'	'
Proceeds from notes receivable	-29,415	'	'	'
Payments on notes receivable	11,607	'	'	'
Other	0	14,944	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-21,459	9,939	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from notes payable	38,742	'	'	'
Payment on notes payable	-19,516	'	'	'
Proceeds from debt issuance	'	25,000	'	'
Net cash provided by financing activities	19,226	'	'	'
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-14,096	5,299	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	31,018	24,113	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	16,922	29,412	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	-121	'	'
Customer and other receivables, net	20,945	'	19,955	'
Inventories	22,378	'	20,759	'
Other current assets	3,309	'	4,357	'
Total current assets	46,632	'	45,071	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net	103,028	'	103,800	'
Goodwill	4,414	'	4,414	'
Other intangible assets, net	2,624	'	2,666	'
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates	0	'	0	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	391	'	1,791	'
TOTAL	157,089	'	157,742	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	34,780	'	28,215	'
Accrued payroll and compensation	5,888	'	5,776	'
Accrued interest payable	0	'	0	'
Accrued and other liabilities	11,974	'	22,705	'
Total current liabilities	52,642	'	56,696	'
Long term debt	0	'	0	'
Deferred and non-current income taxes	-20,450	'	-19,108	'
Other non-current liabilities	74,205	'	75,769	'
Stockholders' equity	50,692	'	44,385	'
TOTAL	157,089	'	157,742	'
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	74,302	74,200	'	'
Cost of goods sold	69,704	74,479	'	'
Gross profit	4,598	-279	'	'
Operating expenses	280	470	'	'
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	4,318	-749	'	'
Other income (expense) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	-61	-191	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other income (expense), net	63	12	'	'
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations	4,320	-928	'	'
Income tax provision (benefit)	143	0	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations	4,177	-928	'	'
Discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	'	'
Net income (loss)	4,177	-928	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	4,164	-928	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	4,177	-928	'	'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Depreciation	4,456	4,625	'	'
Amortization - deferred financing costs	0	0	'	'
Amortization - other intangible assets	42	41	'	'
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	57	8	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Non-cash stock-based compensation	0	0	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates	0	0	'	'
Change in other operating items	-15,593	4,822	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-6,861	8,568	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-2,956	-8,660	'	'
Proceeds from notes receivable	-28,742	'	'	'
Payments on notes receivable	19,561	'	'	'
Other	1,235	0	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-10,902	-8,660	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from notes payable	29,370	'	'	'
Payment on notes payable	-11,607	'	'	'
Proceeds from debt issuance	'	0	'	'
Net cash provided by financing activities	17,763	'	'	'
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	-92	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0	-29	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	0	-121	'	'
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	4,718	2,227	'	'
Customer and other receivables, net	62,091	'	60,538	'
Inventories	2,839	'	2,022	'
Other current assets	5,627	'	5,477	'
Total current assets	75,275	'	70,445	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net	34,463	'	35,538	'
Goodwill	0	'	0	'
Other intangible assets, net	0	'	0	'
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates	0	'	0	'
Deferred income taxes	2,895	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	10,237	'	8,996	'
TOTAL	122,870	'	114,979	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	12,183	'	7,220	'
Accrued payroll and compensation	1,633	'	1,383	'
Accrued interest payable	0	'	0	'
Accrued and other liabilities	4,821	'	4,970	'
Total current liabilities	18,637	'	13,573	'
Long term debt	0	'	0	'
Deferred and non-current income taxes	2,274	'	-334	'
Other non-current liabilities	18,102	'	18,066	'
Stockholders' equity	83,857	'	83,674	'
TOTAL	122,870	'	114,979	'
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	32,654	35,851	'	'
Cost of goods sold	29,439	33,328	'	'
Gross profit	3,215	2,523	'	'
Operating expenses	52	81	'	'
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	3,163	2,442	'	'
Other income (expense) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	298	345	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other income (expense), net	-516	206	'	'
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations	2,945	2,993	'	'
Income tax provision (benefit)	722	723	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations	2,223	2,270	'	'
Discontinued operations, net of tax	-288	-1,192	'	'
Net income (loss)	1,935	1,078	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,270	1,409	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	1,935	1,078	'	'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Depreciation	1,061	1,772	'	'
Amortization - deferred financing costs	0	0	'	'
Amortization - other intangible assets	0	0	'	'
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	29	-13	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Non-cash stock-based compensation	0	0	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates	0	0	'	'
Change in other operating items	-613	-1,587	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	2,412	1,250	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-102	-1,690	'	'
Proceeds from notes receivable	0	'	'	'
Payments on notes receivable	0	'	'	'
Other	0	0	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-102	-1,690	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from notes payable	45	'	'	'
Payment on notes payable	-45	'	'	'
Proceeds from debt issuance	'	0	'	'
Net cash provided by financing activities	0	'	'	'
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,310	-440	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2,408	2,667	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	4,718	2,227	'	'
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	'	'
Customer and other receivables, net	-6,071	'	-118,355	'
Inventories	-439	'	-310	'
Other current assets	0	'	0	'
Total current assets	-6,510	'	-118,665	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net	0	'	0	'
Goodwill	0	'	0	'
Other intangible assets, net	0	'	0	'
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates	-134,549	'	-128,059	'
Deferred income taxes	-39,168	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	0	'	0	'
TOTAL	-180,227	'	-246,724	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	0	'	0	'
Accrued payroll and compensation	0	'	0	'
Accrued interest payable	0	'	0	'
Accrued and other liabilities	-6,510	'	-118,665	'
Total current liabilities	-6,510	'	-118,665	'
Long term debt	0	'	0	'
Deferred and non-current income taxes	-39,168	'	0	'
Other non-current liabilities	0	'	0	'
Stockholders' equity	-134,549	'	-128,059	'
TOTAL	-180,227	'	-246,724	'
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	-48,703	-52,222	'	'
Cost of goods sold	-48,264	-52,222	'	'
Gross profit	-439	0	'	'
Operating expenses	0	0	'	'
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	-439	0	'	'
Other income (expense) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	0	0	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	-5,673	-150	'	'
Other income (expense), net	0	0	'	'
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations	-6,112	-150	'	'
Income tax provision (benefit)	0	0	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-6,112	-150	'	'
Discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	'	'
Net income (loss)	-6,112	-150	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	-6,434	-481	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-6,112	-150	'	'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Depreciation	0	0	'	'
Amortization - deferred financing costs	0	0	'	'
Amortization - other intangible assets	0	0	'	'
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Non-cash stock-based compensation	0	0	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates	5,673	150	'	'
Change in other operating items	439	0	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	0	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	0	0	'	'
Proceeds from notes receivable	58,157	'	'	'
Payments on notes receivable	-31,168	'	'	'
Other	0	0	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	26,989	0	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from notes payable	-58,157	'	'	'
Payment on notes payable	31,168	'	'	'
Proceeds from debt issuance	'	0	'	'
Net cash provided by financing activities	-26,989	'	'	'
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0	0	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$0	$0	'	'

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C2

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
			Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Pension Plan [Member]	Pension Plan [Member]	Pension Plan [Member]	Post Retirement Plan [Member]	Post Retirement Plan [Member]	Post Retirement Plan [Member]
						Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	($18,712)	'	($18,379)	($18,712)	'	($20,433)	($20,429)	'	$2,054	$1,717	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-333	-331	'	'	333	'	'	-4	'	'	337
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	-18,379	'	-18,379	-18,712	'	-20,433	-20,429	'	2,054	1,717	'
Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan items	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Prior Service Costs	'	'	'	'	2	'	'	11	'	'	-9
Actuarial (losses)	'	'	'	'	127	'	'	50	'	'	77
Foreign currency translation related to pension and postretirement plans	'	'	'	'	293	'	'	24	'	'	269
Total before tax	'	'	'	'	422	'	'	85	'	'	337
Tax expense	-904	-1,409	'	'	-89	'	'	-89	'	'	0
Total reclassified for the period	($3,573)	($15,947)	'	'	$333	'	'	($4)	'	'	$337