GrafTech International (EAF) 10-Q 31 Oct 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 15, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Entity Registrant Name	'GrafTech International LTD.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000931148	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	135,189,364

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$11,470,000	$17,317,000
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,573 as of December 31, 2012 and $7,203 as of September 30, 2013	205,427,000	236,429,000
Inventories	519,011,000	513,065,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	69,436,000	56,190,000
Total current assets	805,344,000	823,001,000
Property, plant and equipment	1,583,444,000	1,532,359,000
Less: accumulated depreciation	737,243,000	698,452,000
Net property, plant and equipment	846,201,000	833,907,000
Deferred income taxes	7,463,000	6,157,000
Goodwill	497,073,000	498,261,000
Other assets	119,540,000	136,589,000
Total assets	2,275,621,000	2,297,915,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Accounts payable	103,519,000	128,120,000
Short-term debt	4,344,000	8,426,000
Accrued income and other taxes	27,814,000	30,923,000
Restructuring and Related Liability	14,129,000	0
Supply chain financing liability	12,540,000	26,962,000
Other accrued liabilities	52,953,000	50,953,000
Total current liabilities	215,299,000	245,384,000
Long-term debt	559,643,000	535,709,000
Other long-term obligations	117,847,000	125,005,000
Deferred income taxes	34,090,000	41,966,000
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, par value $.01, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Common stock, par value $.01, 225,000,000 shares authorized, 150,869,227 shares issued as of December 31, 2012 and 151,763,001 shares issued as of September 30, 2013	1,518,000	1,509,000
Additional paid-in capital	1,822,603,000	1,812,592,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-291,897,000	-280,678,000
Accumulated deficit	67,846,000	66,884,000
Less: cost of common stock held in treasury, 16,418,710 shares as of December 31, 2012 and 16,525,938 shares as of September 30, 2013	-250,331,000	-249,487,000
Less: common stock held in employee benefit and compensation trusts, 76,095 shares as of December 31, 2012 and 83,816 shares as of September 30, 2013	-997,000	-969,000
Total stockholders' equity	1,348,742,000	1,349,851,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$2,275,621,000	$2,297,915,000

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$7,203	$7,571
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	225,000,000	225,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	151,763,001	150,869,239
Cost of common stock held in treasury, shares	16,525,938	16,418,710
Common stock held in employee benefit and compensation trusts, shares	83,816	76,095

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Inc

Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net sales	$303,084,000	$320,716,000	$858,172,000	$877,265,000
Cost of sales	266,440,000	240,730,000	724,057,000	645,971,000
Gross profit	36,644,000	79,986,000	134,115,000	231,294,000
Research and development	2,994,000	2,778,000	8,874,000	9,919,000
Selling and administrative expenses	27,626,000	33,645,000	87,500,000	107,228,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	14,593,000	0	14,593,000	0
Operating income	-8,569,000	43,563,000	23,148,000	114,147,000
Other expense (income), net	-772,000	1,653,000	753,000	-1,376,000
Interest expense	9,098,000	5,839,000	27,053,000	15,733,000
Interest income	-49,000	-33,000	-162,000	-178,000
Income before provision for income taxes	-16,846,000	36,104,000	-4,496,000	99,968,000
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	-9,216,000	6,478,000	-5,458,000	10,966,000
Net income	-7,630,000	29,626,000	962,000	89,002,000
Basic income per common share:	'	'	'	'
Net income per share	($0.06)	$0.22	$0.01	$0.64
Weighted average common shares outstanding	135,134,144	134,347,199	134,948,507	139,938,771
Diluted income per common share:	'	'	'	'
Net income per share	($0.06)	$0.22	$0.01	$0.63
Weighted average common shares outstanding	135,331,058	135,000,665	135,121,614	140,564,678
Other comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,230,000	712,000	-11,902,000	-11,963,000
Commodities and foreign currency derivatives, net of tax of $249, ($170), ($144) and ($265) respectively	476,000	-3,952,000	683,000	-8,758,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	5,706,000	-3,240,000	-11,219,000	-20,721,000
Comprehensive income	($1,924,000)	$26,386,000	($10,257,000)	$68,281,000

Statements_Of_Comprehensive_In

Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Commodities and foreign currency derivatives, net of tax of	($170)	$249	($265)	($144)

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flow from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$962	$89,002
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operations:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	71,770	58,232
Deferred income tax provision	-2,563	1,906
Post-retirement and pension plan changes	3,468	3,637
Currency gains	-81	-3,351
Stock-based compensation	5,938	8,096
Interest expense	10,459	9,221
Insurance recoveries	0	4,007
Other charges, net	3,097	-13,393
Increase in working capital	-20,403	-128,361
Increase in long-term assets and liabilities	-7,469	-15,390
Net cash used in operating activities	65,178	13,606
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-62,698	-92,827
Proceeds from derivative instruments	852	6,807
Other	2,333	121
Net cash used in investing activities	-59,513	-85,899
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Short-term debt borrowings (reductions), net	-4,082	-13,989
Revolving Facility borrowings	134,000	343,000
Revolving Facility reductions	-118,500	-145,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-189	-182
Supply chain financing	-14,422	-3,719
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	175	92
Purchase of treasury shares	-844	-103,056
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	-7,206	-542
Net cash provided by financing activities	-11,068	76,604
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-5,403	4,311
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-444	-547
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	17,317	12,429
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	11,470	16,193
Change in current assets:	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable, net	30,971	25,614
Inventories	-11,981	-96,309
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-11,049	-3,215
Decrease in accounts payables and accruals	-47,541	-54,373
Change in Rationalization Liability	14,129	0
Decrease in interest payable	5,068	-78
Increase in working capital	($20,403)	($128,361)

Organization_And_Summary_Of_Si

Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	A. Organization
	GrafTech International Ltd. is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of high quality synthetic and natural graphite and carbon based products. References herein to “GTI,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer collectively to GrafTech International Ltd. and its subsidiaries. We have seven major product categories: graphite electrodes, refractory products, needle coke products, advanced electronics technologies, advanced graphite materials, advanced composite materials and advanced materials, which are reported in the following segments:
	Industrial Materials includes graphite electrodes, refractory products, and needle coke products, and primarily serves the steel industry.
	Engineered Solutions includes advanced electronics technologies, advanced graphite materials, advanced composite materials and advanced materials, and provides primary and specialty products to the advanced electronics, industrial, energy, transportation and defense industries.
	B. Basis of Presentation
	The interim Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, they have been prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). December 31, 2012 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (the “Annual Report”) but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, including the accompanying Notes, contained in the Annual Report.
	The unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (all of which are of a normal, recurring nature) which management considers necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the interim period presented. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results which may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. Certain amounts previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
	During the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Company recorded additional depreciation expense of $2.9 million ($1.9 million net of tax), to correct certain errors related to prior periods. The impact to the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was a net $2.7 million of additional expense ($1.8 million, net of tax). These charges were recorded primarily to release to cost of sales depreciation expenses that were previously incorrectly deferred to inventory. These adjustments were not material to any previously issued or the expected full year 2013 financial statements.
	C. New Accounting Standards
	In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance on reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The guidance requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of AOCI by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. We disclose our reclassifications within Note 15 "Derivative Instruments", as these are the only material reclassifications out of AOCI. This guidance was adopted by the Company retrospectively as of January 1, 2013. As the accounting standard only impacts disclosures, the new standard does not have an impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Rationalizations_Notes

Rationalizations (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	-2	Rationalizations
	We have announced a global initiative to reduce our Industrial Materials segment's cost base and improve our competitive position. This initiative will close, subject to applicable union and workforce negotiations, our two highest cost graphite electrode plants and machine shops, located in Brazil and South Africa, as well as a machine shop in Russia. Upon these closures, our graphite electrode capacity will be reduced by approximately 60,000 metric tons. We have also adopted measures for additional overhead reductions in our Industrial Materials segment and in our corporate operations. These actions, along with the planned closures, are expected to reduce global headcount by approximately 600 people or approximately 20 percent of our global workforce.
	The rationalization plan is targeted to be substantially complete by the end of the second quarter of 2014.
	The accrual for severance liability related to these rationalizations is included as a current liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The following table summarizes activity related to the accrual:
		(in thousands)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	—
	Rationalization charges	14,593
	Change in estimates	—
	Payments and settlements	(464		)
	Effect of change in currency exchange rates	—
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	14,129
	Charges incurred related to these actions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:
		For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
		(dollars in thousands)
	Severance and related costs	$	14,593
	Accelerated depreciation	1,323
	Inventory loss	1,631
	Total rationalization and related charges	$	17,547
	These actions resulted in a $14.6 million charge for severance and related costs recognized as rationalization expense in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, substantially all of which relate to future cash outflows. We expect the majority of these cash outflows to occur by the end of the second quarter of 2014. The total expected cost of these actions is approximately $105 million, approximately $30 million of which will be cash outlays, the majority of which will be incurred in 2014, and funded through working capital improvements. The remaining $75 million are non-cash costs, which primarily reflect the write-off of assets, and will be expensed throughout the wind-down period. We incurred approximately $17.5 million of expense related to this initiative in the third quarter and we expect approximately $51 million of additional expense to be recognized in the fourth quarter.
	We recorded accelerated depreciation charges of $1.3 million related to fixed assets in South Africa that are expected to be taken out of service during the fourth quarter of 2013. These accelerated depreciation charges were recorded as part of cost of sales. Additionally, certain raw material inventory in South Africa will not be used and cannot be transferred to other locations due to significant inventory shrinkage expected during transport. As such, we recorded a $1.6 million reserve for inventory losses, which was also recorded as part of cost of sales in three months ended September 30, 2013.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	For the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $1.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively. A majority of the expense, $1.6 million and $2.0 million, respectively, was recorded as selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income, with the remaining expenses recorded as cost of sales and research and development.
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $8.1 million and $5.9 million, respectively. A majority of the expense, $7.3 million and $5.4 million, respectively, was recorded as selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income, with the remaining expenses recorded as cost of sales and research and development.
	As of September 30, 2013, the total compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock, performance shares and stock options not yet recognized was $11.9 million, which will be recognized over the weighted average life of 1.3 years.
	Restricted Stock and Performance Shares
	Restricted stock and performance share awards activity under the plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was:
		Number of		Weighted-
		Shares		Average
				Grant  Date
				Fair Value
	Outstanding unvested as of January 1, 2013	1,851,919		$	13.3
	Granted	96,942		8.8
	Vested	(363,325	)	15.82
	Forfeited/canceled/expired	(232,374	)	16.88
	Outstanding unvested as of September 30, 2013	1,353,162		11.69
	Stock Options
	Stock option activity under the plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was:
		Number of		Weighted-
		Shares		Average
				Exercise
				Price
	Outstanding as of January 1, 2013	1,730,149		$	12.35
	Granted	5,200		9.74
	Forfeited/canceled/expired	(65,401	)	14.51
	Exercised	(40,735	)	4.29
	Outstanding as of September 30, 2013	1,629,213		12.46

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings per Share
	The following table shows the information used in the calculation of our share counts for basic and diluted earnings per share:
		For the Three Months Ended		For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,		September 30,
		2012	2013	2012	2013
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	134,347,199	135,134,144	139,938,771	134,948,507
	for basic calculation
	Add: Effect of stock options and restricted stock	653,466	196,914	625,907	173,107
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	135,000,665	135,331,058	140,564,678	135,121,614
	for diluted calculation
	Basic earnings per common share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive securities had been issued.
	The weighted average common shares outstanding for the diluted earnings per share calculation excludes consideration of stock options covering 862,977 shares in both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, and 1,529,213 shares in both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, as the exercise prices were greater than the weighted average market price of our common stock for the applicable period.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting	'
	Segment Reporting
	We operate in two reportable segments: Industrial Materials and Engineered Solutions.
	Industrial Materials. Our industrial materials segment manufactures and delivers high quality graphite electrodes, refractory products and needle coke products. Electrodes are key components of the conductive power systems used to produce steel and other non-ferrous metals. Refractory products are used in blast furnaces and submerged arc furnaces due to their high thermal conductivity and the ease with which they can be machined to large or complex shapes. Needle coke, a crystalline form of carbon derived from decant oil, is the key ingredient in, and is used primarily in, the production of graphite electrodes.
	Engineered Solutions. The Engineered Solutions segment includes advanced electronics technologies, advanced graphite materials, advanced composite materials and advanced materials. Advanced electronics technologies products consist of electronic thermal management solutions, fuel cell components, and sealing materials. Advanced graphite materials are highly engineered synthetic graphite products used in many areas due to their unique properties and the ability to tailor them to specific solutions. These products are used in transportation, alternative energy, metallurgical, chemical, oil and gas exploration and various other industries. Advanced composite materials are highly engineered carbon products that are woven into various shapes primarily to support the aerospace and defense industries. Advanced materials use carbon and graphite powders as components or additives in a variety of industries, including metallurgical processing, battery and fuel cell components, and polymer additives.
	We continue to evaluate the performance of our segments based on segment operating income. Intersegment sales and transfers are not material and the accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those for our Consolidated Financial Statements as a whole. Corporate expenses are allocated to segments based on each segment’s percentage of consolidated sales.
	The following tables summarize financial information concerning our reportable segments:
		For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2012			2013			2012			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)						(Dollars in thousands)
	Net sales to external customers:
	Industrial Materials	$	260,180		$	233,277		$	715,461		$	673,394
	Engineered Solutions	60,536			69,807			161,804			184,778
	Total net sales	$	320,716		$	303,084		$	877,265		$	858,172
	Segment operating income:
	Industrial Materials	$	37,301		$	(12,945	)	$	104,103		$	10,663
	Engineered Solutions	6,262			4,376			10,044			12,485
	Total segment operating income	$	43,563		$	(8,569	)	$	114,147		$	23,148
	Reconciliation of segment operating income to
	income before provision for income taxes
	Other expense (income), net	1,653			(772		)	(1,376		)	753
	Interest expense	5,839			9,098			15,733			27,053
	Interest income	(33		)	(49		)	(178		)	(162		)
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	$	36,104		$	(16,846	)	$	99,968		$	(4,496	)

Other_Expense_Income_Net

Other Expense (Income), Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]	'
Other Expense (Income), Net	'
	Other Expense (Income), Net
	Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 includes $4.0 million of insurance reimbursements for claims made related to flood damages incurred at our Clarksburg, West Virginia facility during 2011. Other income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 includes a $2.0 million gain due to the favorable resolution of a previously recorded loss contingency.

Benefit_Plans

Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Benefit Plans	'
	Benefit Plans
	The components of our consolidated net pension costs are set forth in the following table:
		For the Three						For the Nine Months Ended
		Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2012			2013			2012			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)						(Dollars in thousands)
	Service cost	$	426		$	489		$	1,278		$	1,467
	Interest cost	2,150			1,985			6,450			5,955
	Expected return on plan assets	(2,195		)	(1,706		)	(6,585		)	(5,118		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	6			6			18			18
	Net cost	$	387		$	774		$	1,161		$	2,322
	The components of our consolidated net postretirement costs are set forth in the following table:
		For the Three						For the Nine Months Ended
		Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2012			2013			2012			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)						(Dollars in thousands)
	Service cost	$	46		$	28		$	138		$	84
	Interest cost	381			331			1,143			993
	Amortization of prior service benefit	(49		)	(50		)	(147		)	(150		)
	Plan amendment	—			—			1,147			—
	Net cost	$	378		$	309		$	2,281		$	927

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	We are required to review goodwill and indefinite-lived acquired intangible assets annually for impairment. Goodwill impairment is tested at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value.
	Our annual impairment test of goodwill was performed as of December 31, 2012. The estimated fair values of our reporting units were based on discounted cash flow models derived from internal earnings forecasts and assumptions. The assumptions and estimates used in these valuations incorporated the current and expected economic environment. Our model was based on our internally developed forecast and based on these valuations, the fair value substantially exceeded our net asset value. In addition to the quantitative analysis, we qualitatively assessed our reporting units and we believe that the quantitative analysis supporting the fair value in excess of the carrying value is appropriate.
	As a result of the rationalization activities in Note 2, we performed an interim impairment analysis as of September 30, 2013. Similar to the testing done as of December 31, 2012, our discounted cash flow model was based on our internally developed forecasts, and based on these valuations, the fair value substantially exceeded the carrying value of the reporting unit our net asset value as of September 30, 2013. In addition to the quantitative analysis, we qualitatively assessed our reporting units and we believe that the quantitative analysis supporting the fair value in excess of the carrying value continues to be appropriate. However, a further significant deterioration in the global economic environment or in any of the input assumptions in our calculation could adversely affect the fair value of our reporting units and result in an impairment of some or all of the goodwill on the balance sheet.
	The changes in the carrying value of goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:
		Total
		(Dollars in
		Thousands)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	498,261
	Currency translation effect	(1,188		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	497,073
	The following table summarizes acquired intangible assets with determinable useful lives by major category as of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013:
		As of December 31, 2012								As of September 30, 2013
		Gross			Accumulated			Net		Gross		Accumulated			Net
		Carrying			Amortization			Carrying		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying
		Amount						Amount		Amount					Amount
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Trade name	7,900			(2,870		)	5,030		7,900		(3,676		)	4,224
	Technological know-how	43,349			(12,554		)	30,795		43,349		(17,075		)	26,274
	Customer –related	110,798			(31,233		)	79,565		110,798		(41,324		)	69,474
	intangible
	Total finite-lived	$	162,047		$	(46,657	)	$	115,390	$	162,047	$	(62,075	)	$	99,972
	intangible assets
	Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets was $5.6 million and $5.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2013, respectively, and $16.7 million and $15.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2013, respectively. Estimated amortization expense will approximate $5.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, $19.0 million in 2014, $17.3 million in 2015, $13.2 million in 2016 and $14.4 million in 2017.

LongTerm_Debt_And_Liquidity

Long-Term Debt And Liquidity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt And Liquidity	'
	Long-Term Debt and Liquidity
	The following table presents our long-term debt:
		As of December 31, 2012		As of September 30, 2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Revolving Facility	$	69,500	$	85,000
	Senior Notes	300,000		300,000
	Senior Subordinated Notes	164,183		172,729
	Other debt	2,026		1,914
	Total	$	535,709	$	559,643
	The fair value of long-term debt, which was determined using Level 2 inputs, was $546.3 million, versus a book value of $535.7 million as of December 31, 2012. As of September 30, 2013 the fair value of our long-term debt approximated book value.
	Revolving Facility
	On October 7, 2011, we successfully completed the refinancing of our principal revolving credit facility (“Revolving Facility”). Borrowers under the Revolving Facility were GrafTech Finance Inc. (“GrafTech Finance”) and GrafTech Switzerland S.A. (“Swissco”), both wholly-owned subsidiaries. On April 20, 2012, as permitted by Section 9.19 of the Revolving Facility, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement pursuant to which, on August 28, 2012, GrafTech Luxembourg II S.à.r.l. (“Luxembourg Holdco”) replaced Swissco as a Borrower. Swissco is no longer entitled to borrow under the Revolving Facility although it is entitled to request letters of credit thereunder only for its own use.
	The interest rate applicable to the Revolving Facility is, at GrafTech’s option, either LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.5% to 2.25% (depending on our total net leverage ratio) or, in the case of dollar denominated loans, the alternate base rate plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.25% (depending upon such ratio). The alternate base rate is the highest of (i) the prime rate announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., (ii) the federal fund effective rate plus one-half of 1.0% and (iii) the London interbank offering rate (as adjusted) for a one-month period plus 1.0%. The borrowers pay a per annum fee ranging from 0.25% to 0.40% (depending on such ratio) on the undrawn portion of the commitments under the Revolving Facility.
	The financial covenants require us to maintain a minimum cash interest coverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00 and a maximum senior secured leverage ratio of 2.25 to 1.00, subject to adjustment for certain events. As of September 30, 2013, we were in compliance with all financial and other covenants contained in the Revolving Facility, as applicable.
	Senior Notes
	On November 20, 2012, GrafTech International Ltd. issued $300 million principal amount of 6.375% Senior Notes due 2020. These Senior Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations and rank pari passu with all of the Company's existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company's existing and future subsidiaries that guarantee certain other indebtedness of the Company or another guarantor.
	The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.375% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on May 15, 2013. The Senior Notes mature on November 15, 2020.
	The Company is entitled to redeem some or all of the Senior Notes at any time on or after November 15, 2016, at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture. In addition, prior to November 15, 2016, the Company may redeem some or all of the Senior Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, plus a “make whole” premium determined as set forth in the Indenture. The Company is also entitled to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes before November 15, 2015 with the net proceeds from certain equity offerings at a redemption price of 106.375% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.
	If, prior to maturity, a change in control (as defined in the Indenture) of the Company occurs and thereafter certain downgrades of the ratings of the Senior Notes as specified in the Indenture occur, the Company will be required to offer to repurchase any or all of the Senior Notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.
	The Senior Notes also contain covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to: (i) create liens or use assets as security in other transactions; (ii) engage in certain sale/leaseback transactions; and (iii) merge, consolidate or sell, transfer, lease or dispose of substantially all of their assets.
	The Senior Notes also contain customary events of default, including (i) failure to pay principal or interest on the Senior Notes when due and payable, (ii) failure to comply with covenants or agreements in the Indenture or the Senior Notes which failures are not cured or waived as provided in the Indenture, (iii) failure to pay indebtedness of the Company, any Subsidiary Guarantor or Significant Subsidiary (as defined in the Indenture) within any applicable grace period after maturity or acceleration and the total amount of such indebtedness unpaid or accelerated exceeds $50.0 million, (iv) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization, (v) failure to pay any judgment or decree for an amount in excess of $50.0 million against the Company, any Subsidiary Guarantor or any Significant Subsidiary that is not discharged, waived or stayed as provided in the Indenture, (vi) cessation of any subsidiary guarantee to be in full force and effect or denial or disaffirmance by any Subsidiary Guarantor of its obligations under its subsidiary guarantee, and (vii) a default under the Company's Senior Subordinated Notes. In the case of an event of default, the principal amount of the Senior Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest may be accelerated.
	The original offering of the Senior Notes was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). At the time of the original offering, however, the Company agreed to file a registration statement under the Securities Act to permit the exchange of the original Senior Notes for registered Senior Notes having terms substantially identical to the original Senior Notes. The Company filed the required exchange offer registration statement during the second quarter 2013 and the exchange offer was consummated during the third quarter, fulfilling the Company's obligation with respect thereto.
	Senior Subordinated Notes
	On November 30, 2010, in connection with our acquisitions of Seadrift Coke L.P. and C/G Electrodes LLC, we issued Senior Subordinated Notes for an aggregate face amount of $200 million. These Senior Subordinated Notes are non-interest bearing and mature in 2015. Because these notes are non-interest bearing, we were required to record them at their present value (determined using an interest rate of 7%). The difference between the face amount of the notes and their present value is recorded as debt discount. The debt discount is amortized to income using the interest method, over the life of the notes. The loan balance, net of unamortized discount, was $164.2 million as of December 31, 2012 and $172.7 million as of September 30, 2013.

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are comprised of the following:
		As of December 31, 2012			As of
					September 30,
					2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Inventories:
	Raw materials and supplies	$	230,057		$	202,161
	Work in process	213,948			241,096
	Finished goods	73,293			87,381
		517,298			530,638
	Reserves	(4,233		)	(11,627		)
	Total	$	513,065		$	519,011
	As noted in Note 2, due to the actions announced, we recorded an additional inventory reserve related to raw materials at our South Africa facility in the three months ended September 30, 2013. The remaining increase in inventory reserves resulted from decreased pricing for certain products in certain markets.

Interest_Expense

Interest Expense	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract]	'
Interest Expense	'
	Interest Expense
	The following table presents an analysis of interest expense:
		For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2012		2013		2012		2013
		(Dollars in thousands)				(Dollars in thousands)
	Interest incurred on debt	$	2,577	$	5,372	$	6,100	$	16,255
	Amortization of discount on Senior Subordinated Notes	2,707		2,897		7,987		8,546
	Amortization of debt issuance costs	427		729		1,197		1,872
	Supply Chain Financing mark-up	128		100		449		380
	Total interest expense	$	5,839	$	9,098	$	15,733	$	27,053
	Interest Rates
	The Revolving Facility had an effective interest rate of 2.21% and 2.18% as of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013, respectively. The Senior Subordinated Notes have an implied interest rate of 7.00%. The Senior Notes have a fixed interest rate of 6.375%.

Supply_Chain_Financing

Supply Chain Financing	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Supply Chain Financing [Abstract]	'
Supply Chain Financing	'
	Supply Chain Financing
	We have a supply chain financing arrangement with a financing party. Under this arrangement, we essentially assign our rights to purchase needle coke from a supplier to the financing party. The financing party purchases the product from a supplier under the standard payment terms and then immediately resells it to us under longer payment terms. The financing party pays the supplier the purchase price for the product and then we pay the financing party. Our payment to the financing party for this needle coke includes a mark-up (the “Mark-Up”). The Mark-Up is a premium expressed as a percentage of the purchase price. The Mark-Up is subject to quarterly reviews. This arrangement helps us to maintain a balanced cash conversion cycle between inventory payments and the collection of receivables. Based on the terms of the arrangement, the total amount that we owe to the financing party may not exceed $49.3 million at any point in time.
	We record the inventory once title and risk of loss transfers from the supplier to the financing party. We record our liability to the financing party as an accrued liability. Our liability under this arrangement was $27.0 million and $12.5 million as of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013, respectively. We recognized Mark-Up of $0.4 million as interest expense in both the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Loss Contingency [Abstract]	'
Contingencies	'
	Contingencies
	Legal Proceedings
	We are involved in various investigations, lawsuits, claims, demands, environmental compliance programs and other legal proceedings arising out of or incidental to the conduct of our business. While it is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of each of these matters, we do not believe that their ultimate disposition will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Product Warranties
	We generally sell products with a limited warranty. We accrue for known warranty claims if a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. We also accrue for estimated warranty claims incurred based on a historical claims charge analysis. Claims accrued but not yet paid and the related activity within the accrual for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, are presented below (dollars in thousands):
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	1,485
	Product warranty adjustments	804
	Payments and settlements	(827		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	1,462

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	We compute an estimated annual effective tax rate on a quarterly basis, 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. These items may include the cumulative effect of changes in tax laws or rates, impairment charges, adjustments to prior period uncertain tax positions, or adjustments to our valuation allowance due to changes in judgment of the realizability of deferred tax assets.
	The following table summarizes the provision for income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2013:
		For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2012			2013			2012			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)						(Dollars in thousands)
	Tax expense (benefit)	$	6,478		$	(9,216	)	$	10,966		$	(5,458	)
	Pretax income (loss)	$	36,104		$	(16,846	)	$	99,968		$	(4,496	)
	Effective tax rates	17.9		%	54.7		%	11		%	121.4		%
	During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we announced a global initiative to reduce our Industrial Materials’ cost base and improve our competitive position. These actions resulted in $14.6 million of rationalization charges for the three months ended September 30, 2013. As a result, the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2013 differs from the U.S statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the jurisdictional mix of income driven by the rationalization charges. In addition, our tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was favorably impacted by the effective resolution of uncertain tax positions from prior years and by tax credits that were recognized in support of the research and development efforts of our Engineered Solutions products. For the three months ended September 30, 2012, the effective tax rates differs from the U.S statutory tax rate of 35% due to jurisdictional mix of income and by tax credits that were recognized in support of our research and development efforts of our Engineered Solutions products, which positively impacted the tax rate for the quarter.
	The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the jurisdictional mix of income, which was driven by the rationalization charges associated with the global initiative to reduce our Industrial Materials’ cost base and improve our competitive position. In addition, our tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was favorably impacted by the effective resolution of uncertain tax positions from prior years and by tax credits that were recognized in support of the research and development efforts of our Engineered Solutions products. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 our unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $10.5 million due to the effective resolutions of uncertain tax positions from prior years, which had a favorable impact on our effective tax rate. In addition, the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 differs from the U.S statutory tax rate of 35% due to jurisdictional mix of income and by tax credits that were recognized in support of our research and development efforts of our Engineered Solutions products, which positively impacted our tax rate.
	During the three months ended September 30, 2013, our unrecognized tax benefits decreased by approximately $1.8 million due to the effective resolution of uncertain tax positions from prior years. As of September 30, 2013, we had unrecognized tax benefits of $7.1 million, $4.6 million of which, if recognized, would have a favorable impact on our effective tax rate. It is reasonably possible that a reduction of unrecognized tax benefits of $2.7 million may occur within 12 months due to settlements with taxing authorities and/or expirations of statutes of limitations, $0.6 million of which, if recognized, would have a favorable impact on our effective tax rate.
	We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. We are currently under federal audit in the U.S. for tax year 2010. All U.S. tax years prior to 2010 are generally closed by statute or have been audited and settled with the applicable domestic tax authorities. We have one issue outstanding from the 2008 U.S. federal audit, which is under appeal. All other non-U.S. jurisdictions are still open to examination beginning after 2007.
	We continue to assess the need for valuation allowances against deferred tax assets based on determinations 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. Examples of positive evidence would include a strong earnings history, an event or events that would increase our taxable income through a continued reduction of expenses, and tax planning strategies that would indicate an ability to realize deferred tax assets. In circumstances where significant positive evidence does not yet outweigh negative evidence, we have maintained valuation allowances on those deferred tax assets.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments	'
	Derivative Instruments
	We use derivative instruments as part of our overall foreign currency and commodity risk management strategies to manage the risk of exchange rate movements that would reduce the value of our foreign cash flows and to minimize commodity price volatility. Foreign currency exchange rate movements create a degree of risk by affecting the value of sales made and costs incurred in currencies other than the US dollar.
	Certain of our derivative contracts contain provisions that require us to provide collateral. Since the counterparties to these financial instruments are large commercial banks and similar financial institutions, we do not believe that we are exposed to material counterparty credit risk. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any of the counter-parties to our instruments.
	Foreign currency derivatives
	We enter into foreign currency derivatives from time to time to attempt to manage exposure to changes in currency exchange rates. These foreign currency instruments, which include, but are not limited to, forward exchange contracts and purchased currency options, attempt to hedge global currency exposures such as foreign currency denominated debt, sales, receivables, payables, and purchases. Forward exchange contracts are agreements to exchange different currencies at a specified future date and at a specified rate. There was no ineffectiveness on these contracts designated as hedging instruments during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013.
	In 2012 and 2013, we entered into foreign forward currency derivatives denominated in the Mexican peso, South African rand, Brazilian real, euro and Japanese yen. These derivatives were entered into to protect the risk that the eventual cash flows resulting from such transactions may be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates between the US dollar and the Mexican peso, South African rand, Brazilian real, euro and Japanese yen. As of September 30, 2013, we had outstanding Mexican peso, South African rand, Brazilian real, euro, and Japanese yen currency contracts with aggregate notional amounts of $237.1 million. The foreign currency derivatives outstanding as of September 30, 2013 have several maturity dates ranging from October 2013 to June 2014.
	Commodity derivative contracts
	We periodically enter into derivative contracts for certain refined oil products and natural gas. These contracts are entered into to protect against the risk that eventual cash flows related to these products may be adversely affected by future changes in prices. There was no ineffectiveness on these contracts during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2013. As of September 30, 2013, we had outstanding derivative swap contracts for refined oil products with aggregate notional amounts of $29.8 million. These contracts have maturity dates ranging from October 2013 to March 2014.
	The fair value of all derivatives is recorded as assets or liabilities on a gross basis in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following tables present the fair values of our derivatives and their respective balance sheet locations as of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013:
		Asset Derivatives						Liability Derivatives
		Location		Fair  Value				Location		Fair  Value
	As of December 31, 2012	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	1,062			Other payables		$	2,374
	Commodity derivative contracts	Other current assets		—				Other current liabilities		31
	Total fair value			$	1,062					$	2,405
	As of September 30, 2013
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	683			Other payables		$	2,246
	Commodity derivative contracts	Other current assets		319				Other current liabilities		26
	Total fair value			$	1,002					$	2,272
		Asset Derivatives						Liability Derivatives
		Location		Fair  Value				Location		Fair  Value
	As of December 31, 2012	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	242			Other payables		$	—
	Total fair value			$	242					$	—
	As of September 30, 2013
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	346			Other payables		$	285
	Total fair value			$	346					$	285
	The location and amount of realized (gains) losses on derivatives are recognized in the Statements of Income when the hedged item impacts earnings and are as follows for three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013:
					Amount of (Gain)/Loss
					Recognized (Effective
					Portion)
	Three Months Ended September 30,		Location of (Gain)/Loss Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)		2012				2013
					(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives, excluding tax		Cost of goods sold/Other expense / (income) / Revenue		$	(2,347	)		$	228
	of $235 and ($23), respectively
	Commodity forward derivatives, excluding		Cost of goods sold / Revenue		(3,531		)		454
	tax of $1,278 and ($164), respectively
					Amount of (Gain)/Loss
					Recognized
	Three Months Ended September 30,		Location of (Gain)/Loss Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income		2012				2013
					(Dollars in thousands)
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives		Cost of goods sold/Other expense (income)		$	1,097			$	509
					Amount of (Gain)/Loss
					Recognized (Effective
					Portion)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,		Location of (Gain)/Loss Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)		2012				2013
					(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives, excluding tax		Cost of goods sold/Other expense / (income) / Revenue		$	(4,706	)		$	38
	of $471 and ($4), respectively
	Commodity forward derivatives, excluding		Cost of goods sold / Revenue		$	(8,518	)		$	591
	tax of $3,084 and ($214), respectively
					Amount of (Gain)/Loss
					Recognized
	Nine Months Ended September 30,		Location of (Gain)/Loss Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income		2012				2013
					(Dollars in thousands)
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Foreign currency derivatives		Cost of goods sold/Other expense (income)		$	297			$	(912	)
Our foreign currency and commodity derivatives are treated as hedges and are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. With respect to the inputs used to determine the fair value, we use observable, quoted rates that are determined by active markets and, therefore, classify the contracts as “Level 2”.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa

Supplemental Guarantor Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Consolidating Financials [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Guarantor Information	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	As of December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	—			$	4,425			$	12,892			$	—			$	17,317
	Accounts receivable - affiliates		26,399				38,116				29,177				(93,692		)		—
	Accounts receivable - trade		—				78,053				158,376				—				236,429
	Inventories		—				159,217				353,848				—				513,065
	Prepaid and other current assets		—				13,681				42,509				—				56,190
	Total current assets		26,399				293,492				596,802				(93,692		)		823,001
	Investment in affiliates		1,728,316				868,063				—				(2,596,379		)		—
	Property, plant and equipment		—				523,818				310,089				—				833,907
	Deferred income taxes		—				—				6,157				—				6,157
	Goodwill		—				293,162				205,099				—				498,261
	Notes receivable - affiliate		66,869				22,413				—				(89,282		)		—
	Other assets		5,218				65,269				66,102				—				136,589
	Total Assets		$	1,826,802			$	2,066,217			$	1,184,249			$	(2,779,353	)		$	2,297,915
	LIABILITIES AND
	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current Liabilities:
	Accounts payable - affiliate		$	—			$	55,349			$	38,343			$	(93,692	)		$	—
	Accounts payable - trade		273				33,126				94,721				—				128,120
	Short-term debt		—				171				8,255				—				8,426
	Accrued income and other taxes		597				3,948				26,378				—				30,923
	Supply chain financing liability		—				—				26,962				—				26,962
	Other accrued liabilities		2,178				15,597				33,178				—				50,953
	Total current liabilities		3,048				108,191				227,837				(93,692		)		245,384
	Long-term debt - affiliate		—				66,869				22,413				(89,282		)		—
	Long-term debt - third party		464,183				70,190				1,336				—				535,709
	Other long-term obligations		—				86,026				38,979				—				125,005
	Deferred income taxes		9,720				6,625				25,621				—				41,966
	Stockholders' equity		1,349,851				1,728,316				868,063				(2,596,379		)		1,349,851
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity		$	1,826,802			$	2,066,217			$	1,184,249			$	(2,779,353	)		$	2,297,915
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	As of September 30,2013
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	—			$	4,184			$	7,286			$	—			$	11,470
	Accounts receivable - affiliates		43,145				33,813				22,225				(99,183		)		—
	Accounts receivable - trade		—				63,726				141,701				—				205,427
	Inventories		—				164,058				354,953				—				519,011
	Prepaid and other current assets		—				29,226				40,210				—				69,436
	Total current assets		43,145				295,007				566,375				(99,183		)		805,344
	Investment in affiliates		1,734,786				864,370				—				(2,599,156		)		—
	Property, plant and equipment		—				533,083				313,118				—				846,201
	Deferred income taxes		—				—				7,463				—				7,463
	Goodwill		—				293,163				203,910				—				497,073
	Notes receivable - affiliate		59,853				22,413				—				(82,266		)		—
	Other assets		4,921				56,162				58,457				—				119,540
	Total Assets		$	1,842,705			$	2,064,198			$	1,149,323			$	(2,780,605	)		$	2,275,621
	LIABILITIES AND
	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current Liabilities:
	Accounts payable - affiliate		$	19			$	65,349			$	33,815			$	(99,183	)		$	—
	Accounts payable - trade		35				40,321				63,163				—				103,519
Short-term debt		—				174				4,170				—				4,344
Accrued income and other taxes		4,235				2,781				20,798				—				27,814
Rationalizations		—				1,951				12,178				—				14,129
Supply chain financing liability		—				—				12,540				—				12,540
Other accrued liabilities		7,225				14,432				31,296				—				52,953
Total current liabilities		11,514				125,008				177,960				(99,183		)		215,299
Long-term debt - affiliate		—				59,853				22,413				(82,266		)		—
Long-term debt - third party		472,729				63,558				23,356				—				559,643
Other long-term obligations		—				80,316				37,531				—				117,847
Deferred income taxes		9,720				677				23,693				—				34,090
Stockholders' equity		1,348,742				1,734,786				864,370				(2,599,156		)		1,348,742
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity		$	1,842,705			$	2,064,198			$	1,149,323			$	(2,780,605	)		$	2,275,621
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three months ended September 30, 2012
(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	41,160			$	53,579			$	(94,739	)		$	—
Sales - third party		—				140,927				179,789				—				320,716
Net sales		—				182,087				233,368				(94,739		)		320,716
Cost of sales		—				151,181				184,288				(94,739		)		240,730
Gross profit		—				30,906				49,080				—				79,986
Research and development		—				2,778				—				—				2,778
Selling and administrative expenses		—				13,994				19,651				—				33,645
Operating income		—				14,134				29,429				—				43,563
Other expense (income), net		—				480				1,173				—				1,653
Interest expense - affiliate		1,330				—				192				(1,522		)		—
Interest expense - third party		2,707				2,468				664				—				5,839
Interest income - affiliate		—				(1,522		)		—				1,522				—
Interest income - third party		—				—				(33		)		—				(33		)
(Loss) income before income taxes		(4,037		)		12,708				27,433				—			`	36,104
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(1,464		)		3,011				4,931				—				6,478
Equity in earnings of subsidiary		32,199				22,502				—				(54,701		)		—
Net income		$	29,626			$	32,199			$	22,502			$	(54,701	)		$	29,626
Statements of
Comprehensive Income
Net income		$	29,626			$	32,199			$	22,502			$	(54,701	)		$	29,626
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation		712				—				712				(712		)		712
Commodities and foreign		(3,952		)		(1,064		)		(2,888		)		3,952				(3,952		)
currency derivatives
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(3,240		)		(1,064		)		(2,176		)		3,240				(3,240		)
Comprehensive income (loss)		$	26,386			$	31,135			$	20,326			$	(51,461	)		$	26,386
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three months ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	57,727			$	39,196			$	(96,923	)		$	—
Sales - third party		—				122,360				180,724				—				303,084
Net sales		—				180,087				219,920				(96,923		)		303,084
Cost of sales		—				155,803				207,560				(96,923		)		266,440
Gross profit		—				24,284				12,360				—				36,644
Research and development		—				2,994				—				—				2,994
Selling and administrative expenses		—				9,751				17,875				—				27,626
Rationalizations		—				2,424				12,169				—				14,593
Operating income		—				9,115				(17,684		)		—				(8,569		)
Other expense, net		—				(1,476		)		704				—				(772		)
Interest expense - affiliate		—				279				190				(469		)		—
Interest expense - third party		7,849				779				470				—				9,098
Interest income - affiliate		(272		)		(189		)		(8		)		469				—
Interest income - third party		—				—				(49		)		—				(49		)
(Loss) income before income taxes		(7,577		)		9,722				(18,991		)		—			`	(16,846		)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(2,743		)		1,904				(8,377		)		—				(9,216		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiary		(2,796		)		(10,614		)		—				13,410				—
Net income (loss)		$	(7,630	)		$	(2,796	)		$	(10,614	)		$	13,410			$	(7,630	)
Statements of
Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)		$	(7,630	)		$	(2,796	)		$	(10,614	)		$	13,410			$	(7,630	)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation		5,230				—				5,230				(5,230		)		5,230
Commodities and foreign		476				1,814				(1,338		)		(476		)		476
currency derivatives
Other comprehensive income (loss)		5,706				1,814				3,892				(5,706		)		5,706
Comprehensive income (loss)		$	(1,924	)		$	(982	)		$	(6,722	)		$	7,704			$	(1,924	)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012
(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	140,247			$	158,843			$	(299,090	)		$	—
Sales - third party		—				407,108				470,157				—				877,265
Net sales		—				547,355				629,000				(299,090		)		877,265
Cost of sales		—				459,963				485,098				(299,090		)		645,971
Gross profit		—				87,392				143,902				—				231,294
Research and development		—				9,919				—				—				9,919
Selling and administrative expenses		—				46,992				60,236				—				107,228
Operating income		—				30,481				83,666				—				114,147
Other (income) expense, net		—				(2,002		)		626				—				(1,376		)
Interest expense - affiliate		3,094				—				394				(3,488		)		—
Interest expense - third party		7,987				6,154				1,592				—				15,733
Interest income - affiliate		—				(3,488		)		—				3,488				—
Interest income - third party		—				—				(178		)		—				(178		)
(Loss) income before income taxes		(11,081		)		29,817				81,232				—			`	99,968
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(4,022		)		1,492				13,496				—				10,966
Equity in earnings of subsidiary		96,062				67,736				—				(163,798		)		—
Net income		$	89,003			$	96,061			$	67,736			$	(163,798	)		$	89,002
Statements of
Comprehensive Income
Net income		$	89,003			$	96,061			$	67,736			$	(163,798	)		$	89,002
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation		(11,963		)		—				(11,963		)		11,963				(11,963		)
Commodities and foreign		(8,758		)		(5,878		)		(2,880		)		8,758				(8,758		)
currency derivatives
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(20,721		)		(5,878		)		(14,843		)		20,721				(20,721		)
Comprehensive income (loss)		$	68,282			$	90,183			$	52,893			$	(143,077	)		$	68,281
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	155,673			$	111,835			$	(267,508	)		$	—
Sales - third party		—				348,148				510,024				—				858,172
Net sales		—				503,821				621,859				(267,508		)		858,172
Cost of sales		—				431,146				560,419				(267,508		)		724,057
Gross profit		—				72,675				61,440				—				134,115
Research and development		—				8,874				—				—				8,874
Selling and administrative expenses		—				32,833				54,667				—				87,500
Rationalizations		—				2,424				12,169				—				14,593
Operating income		—				28,544				(5,396		)		—				23,148
Other (income) expense, net		—				(762		)		1,515				—				753
Interest expense - affiliate		—				1,112				566				(1,678		)		—
Interest expense - third party		23,393				2,374				1,286				—				27,053
Interest income - affiliate		(982		)		(565		)		(131		)		1,678				—
Interest income - third party		—				—				(162		)		—				(162		)
(Loss) income before income taxes		(22,411		)		26,385				(8,470		)		—			`	(4,496		)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(8,113		)		6,922				(4,267		)		—				(5,458		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiary		15,260				(4,203		)		—				(11,057		)		—
Net income		$	962			$	15,260			$	(4,203	)		$	(11,057	)		$	962
Statements of
Comprehensive Income
Net income		$	962			$	15,260			$	(4,203	)		$	(11,057	)		$	962
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation		(11,902		)		—				(11,902		)		11,902				(11,902		)
Commodities and foreign		683				997				(314		)		(683		)		683
currency derivatives
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(11,219		)		997				(12,216		)		11,219				(11,219		)
Comprehensive (loss) income		$	(10,257	)		$	16,257			$	(16,419	)		$	162			$	(10,257	)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012
(in thousands)
													Consolidating
									Non-				Entries and
	Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in)	$	19,596			$	5,567			$	(11,557	)		$	—			$	13,606
operating activities:
Cash flow from investing activities:
(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	—				(93,142		)		—				93,142				—
Capital expenditures	—				(66,195		)		(26,632		)		—				(92,827		)
Proceeds from derivative instruments	—				3,344				3,463				—				6,807
Other	—				8				113				—				121
Net cash (used in) provided by	—				(155,985		)		(23,056		)		93,142				(85,899		)
investing activities
Cash flow from financing activities:
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	82,471				—				10,671				(93,142		)		—
Short-term debt borrowings	—				(7,494		)		(6,495		)		—				(13,989		)
Revolving Facility borrowings	—				220,000				123,000				—				343,000
Revolving Facility reductions	—				(60,000		)		(85,000		)		—				(145,000		)
Principal payments on long term debt	—				(128		)		(54		)		—				(182		)
Supply chain financing	—				—				(3,719		)		—				(3,719		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	92				—				—				—				92
Purchase of treasury shares	(103,056		)		—				—				—				(103,056		)
Other	531				(430		)		(643		)		—				(542		)
Net cash (used in) provided by	(19,962		)		151,948				37,760				(93,142		)		76,604
financing activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(366		)		1,530				3,147				—				4,311
and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes	—				—				(547		)		—				(547		)
on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at	366				3,503				8,560				—				12,429
beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—			$	5,033			$	11,160			$	—			$	16,193
at end of period
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands)
													Consolidating
									Non-				Entries and
	Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in)	$	(5,857	)		$	50,244			$	20,791			$	—			$	65,178
operating activities:
Cash flow from investing activities:
Loan repayments from affiliates	7,015				—				—				(7,015		)		—
Capital expenditures	—				(37,081		)		(25,617		)		—				(62,698		)
(Payments on) proceeds from derivatives	—				(22		)		874				—				852
Other	—				280				2,053				—				2,333
Net cash provided by (used in)	7,015				(36,823		)		(22,690		)		(7,015		)		(59,513		)
investing activities
Cash flow from financing activities:
Loans repayments to affiliates	—				(7,015		)		—				7,015				—
Short-term debt borrowings	—				—				(4,082		)		—				(4,082		)
Revolving Facility borrowings	—				67,000				67,000				—				134,000
Revolving Facility reductions	—				(73,500		)		(45,000		)		—				(118,500		)
Principal payments on long term debt	—				(131		)		(58		)		—				(189		)
Supply chain financing	—				—				(14,422		)		—				(14,422		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	175				—				—				—				175
Purchase of treasury shares	(844		)		—				—				—				(844		)
Other	(489		)		(16		)		(6,701		)		—				(7,206		)
Net cash (used in) provided by	(1,158		)		(13,662		)		(3,263		)		7,015				(11,068		)
financing activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash	—				(241		)		(5,162		)		—				(5,403		)
and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes	—				—				(444		)		—				(444		)
on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at	—				4,425				12,892				—				17,317
beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—			$	4,184			$	7,286			$	—			$	11,470
at end of period

Organization_And_Summary_Of_Si1

Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis Of Presentation	'
	A. Organization
	GrafTech International Ltd. is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of high quality synthetic and natural graphite and carbon based products. References herein to “GTI,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer collectively to GrafTech International Ltd. and its subsidiaries. We have seven major product categories: graphite electrodes, refractory products, needle coke products, advanced electronics technologies, advanced graphite materials, advanced composite materials and advanced materials, which are reported in the following segments:
	Industrial Materials includes graphite electrodes, refractory products, and needle coke products, and primarily serves the steel industry.
	Engineered Solutions includes advanced electronics technologies, advanced graphite materials, advanced composite materials and advanced materials, and provides primary and specialty products to the advanced electronics, industrial, energy, transportation and defense industries.
	B. Basis of Presentation
	The interim Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, they have been prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). December 31, 2012 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (the “Annual Report”) but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, including the accompanying Notes, contained in the Annual Report.
	The unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (all of which are of a normal, recurring nature) which management considers necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the interim period presented. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results which may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. Certain amounts previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
	During the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Company recorded additional depreciation expense of $2.9 million ($1.9 million net of tax), to correct certain errors related to prior periods. The impact to the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was a net $2.7 million of additional expense ($1.8 million, net of tax). These charges were recorded primarily to release to cost of sales depreciation expenses that were previously incorrectly deferred to inventory. These adjustments were not material to any previously issued or the expected full year 2013 financial statements.
	C. New Accounting Standards
	In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance on reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The guidance requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of AOCI by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. We disclose our reclassifications within Note 15 "Derivative Instruments", as these are the only material reclassifications out of AOCI. This guidance was adopted by the Company retrospectively as of January 1, 2013. As the accounting standard only impacts disclosures, the new standard does not have an impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Rationalizations_Tables

Rationalizations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	The accrual for severance liability related to these rationalizations is included as a current liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The following table summarizes activity related to the accrual:
		(in thousands)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	—
	Rationalization charges	14,593
	Change in estimates	—
	Payments and settlements	(464		)
	Effect of change in currency exchange rates	—
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	14,129
	Charges incurred related to these actions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:
		For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
		(dollars in thousands)
	Severance and related costs	$	14,593
	Accelerated depreciation	1,323
	Inventory loss	1,631
	Total rationalization and related charges	$	17,547

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Restricted Stock And Performance Share Awards Activity	'
	Restricted stock and performance share awards activity under the plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was:
		Number of		Weighted-
		Shares		Average
				Grant  Date
				Fair Value
	Outstanding unvested as of January 1, 2013	1,851,919		$	13.3
	Granted	96,942		8.8
	Vested	(363,325	)	15.82
	Forfeited/canceled/expired	(232,374	)	16.88
	Outstanding unvested as of September 30, 2013	1,353,162		11.69
Schedule Of Stock Option Activity Under The Plans	'
		Number of		Weighted-
		Shares		Average
				Exercise
				Price
	Outstanding as of January 1, 2013	1,730,149		$	12.35
	Granted	5,200		9.74
	Forfeited/canceled/expired	(65,401	)	14.51
	Exercised	(40,735	)	4.29
	Outstanding as of September 30, 2013	1,629,213		12.46

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	'
		For the Three Months Ended		For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,		September 30,
		2012	2013	2012	2013
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	134,347,199	135,134,144	139,938,771	134,948,507
	for basic calculation
	Add: Effect of stock options and restricted stock	653,466	196,914	625,907	173,107
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	135,000,665	135,331,058	140,564,678	135,121,614
	for diluted calculation

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Financial Information Concerning Reportable Segments	'
		For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2012			2013			2012			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)						(Dollars in thousands)
	Net sales to external customers:
	Industrial Materials	$	260,180		$	233,277		$	715,461		$	673,394
	Engineered Solutions	60,536			69,807			161,804			184,778
	Total net sales	$	320,716		$	303,084		$	877,265		$	858,172
	Segment operating income:
	Industrial Materials	$	37,301		$	(12,945	)	$	104,103		$	10,663
	Engineered Solutions	6,262			4,376			10,044			12,485
	Total segment operating income	$	43,563		$	(8,569	)	$	114,147		$	23,148
	Reconciliation of segment operating income to
	income before provision for income taxes
	Other expense (income), net	1,653			(772		)	(1,376		)	753
	Interest expense	5,839			9,098			15,733			27,053
	Interest income	(33		)	(49		)	(178		)	(162		)
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	$	36,104		$	(16,846	)	$	99,968		$	(4,496	)

Benefit_Plans_Tables

Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Pension Costs [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule Of Benefit Plans	'
		For the Three						For the Nine Months Ended
		Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2012			2013			2012			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)						(Dollars in thousands)
	Service cost	$	426		$	489		$	1,278		$	1,467
	Interest cost	2,150			1,985			6,450			5,955
	Expected return on plan assets	(2,195		)	(1,706		)	(6,585		)	(5,118		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	6			6			18			18
	Net cost	$	387		$	774		$	1,161		$	2,322
Postretirement Costs [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule Of Benefit Plans	'
		For the Three						For the Nine Months Ended
		Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2012			2013			2012			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)						(Dollars in thousands)
	Service cost	$	46		$	28		$	138		$	84
	Interest cost	381			331			1,143			993
	Amortization of prior service benefit	(49		)	(50		)	(147		)	(150		)
	Plan amendment	—			—			1,147			—
	Net cost	$	378		$	309		$	2,281		$	927

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Value Of Goodwill	'
		Total
		(Dollars in
		Thousands)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	498,261
	Currency translation effect	(1,188		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	497,073
Schedule Of Intangible Assets With Determinable Useful Lives By Major Category	'
		As of December 31, 2012								As of September 30, 2013
		Gross			Accumulated			Net		Gross		Accumulated			Net
		Carrying			Amortization			Carrying		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying
		Amount						Amount		Amount					Amount
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Trade name	7,900			(2,870		)	5,030		7,900		(3,676		)	4,224
	Technological know-how	43,349			(12,554		)	30,795		43,349		(17,075		)	26,274
	Customer –related	110,798			(31,233		)	79,565		110,798		(41,324		)	69,474
	intangible
	Total finite-lived	$	162,047		$	(46,657	)	$	115,390	$	162,047	$	(62,075	)	$	99,972
	intangible assets

LongTerm_Debt_And_Liquidity_Ta

Long-Term Debt And Liquidity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt	'
		As of December 31, 2012		As of September 30, 2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Revolving Facility	$	69,500	$	85,000
	Senior Notes	300,000		300,000
	Senior Subordinated Notes	164,183		172,729
	Other debt	2,026		1,914
	Total	$	535,709	$	559,643

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Inventories	'
		As of December 31, 2012			As of
					September 30,
					2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Inventories:
	Raw materials and supplies	$	230,057		$	202,161
	Work in process	213,948			241,096
	Finished goods	73,293			87,381
		517,298			530,638
	Reserves	(4,233		)	(11,627		)
	Total	$	513,065		$	519,011

Interest_Expense_Tables

Interest Expense (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Interest Expense	'
		For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2012		2013		2012		2013
		(Dollars in thousands)				(Dollars in thousands)
	Interest incurred on debt	$	2,577	$	5,372	$	6,100	$	16,255
	Amortization of discount on Senior Subordinated Notes	2,707		2,897		7,987		8,546
	Amortization of debt issuance costs	427		729		1,197		1,872
	Supply Chain Financing mark-up	128		100		449		380
	Total interest expense	$	5,839	$	9,098	$	15,733	$	27,053

Contingencies_Tables

Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Loss Contingency [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Product Warranties Accrual	'
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	1,485
	Product warranty adjustments	804
	Payments and settlements	(827		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	1,462

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Provision For Income Taxes	'
		For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2012			2013			2012			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)						(Dollars in thousands)
	Tax expense (benefit)	$	6,478		$	(9,216	)	$	10,966		$	(5,458	)
	Pretax income (loss)	$	36,104		$	(16,846	)	$	99,968		$	(4,496	)
	Effective tax rates	17.9		%	54.7		%	11		%	121.4		%

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]	'
		Asset Derivatives						Liability Derivatives
		Location		Fair  Value				Location		Fair  Value
	As of December 31, 2012	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	1,062			Other payables		$	2,374
	Commodity derivative contracts	Other current assets		—				Other current liabilities		31
	Total fair value			$	1,062					$	2,405
	As of September 30, 2013
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	683			Other payables		$	2,246
	Commodity derivative contracts	Other current assets		319				Other current liabilities		26
	Total fair value			$	1,002					$	2,272
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Derivatives Designated As Fair Value Hedges	'
		Asset Derivatives						Liability Derivatives
		Location		Fair  Value				Location		Fair  Value
	As of December 31, 2012	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	242			Other payables		$	—
	Total fair value			$	242					$	—
	As of September 30, 2013
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	346			Other payables		$	285
	Total fair value			$	346					$	285
Schedule Of Realized (Gains) Losses On Derivatives Recognized In Statement Of Income	'
					Amount of (Gain)/Loss
					Recognized (Effective
					Portion)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,		Location of (Gain)/Loss Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)		2012				2013
					(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives, excluding tax		Cost of goods sold/Other expense / (income) / Revenue		$	(4,706	)		$	38
	of $471 and ($4), respectively
	Commodity forward derivatives, excluding		Cost of goods sold / Revenue		$	(8,518	)		$	591
	tax of $3,084 and ($214), respectively
					Amount of (Gain)/Loss
					Recognized
	Nine Months Ended September 30,		Location of (Gain)/Loss Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income		2012				2013
					(Dollars in thousands)
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives		Cost of goods sold/Other expense (income)		$	297			$	(912	)

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa1

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Consolidating Financials [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	As of December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	—			$	4,425			$	12,892			$	—			$	17,317
	Accounts receivable - affiliates		26,399				38,116				29,177				(93,692		)		—
	Accounts receivable - trade		—				78,053				158,376				—				236,429
	Inventories		—				159,217				353,848				—				513,065
	Prepaid and other current assets		—				13,681				42,509				—				56,190
	Total current assets		26,399				293,492				596,802				(93,692		)		823,001
	Investment in affiliates		1,728,316				868,063				—				(2,596,379		)		—
	Property, plant and equipment		—				523,818				310,089				—				833,907
	Deferred income taxes		—				—				6,157				—				6,157
	Goodwill		—				293,162				205,099				—				498,261
	Notes receivable - affiliate		66,869				22,413				—				(89,282		)		—
	Other assets		5,218				65,269				66,102				—				136,589
	Total Assets		$	1,826,802			$	2,066,217			$	1,184,249			$	(2,779,353	)		$	2,297,915
	LIABILITIES AND
	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current Liabilities:
	Accounts payable - affiliate		$	—			$	55,349			$	38,343			$	(93,692	)		$	—
	Accounts payable - trade		273				33,126				94,721				—				128,120
	Short-term debt		—				171				8,255				—				8,426
	Accrued income and other taxes		597				3,948				26,378				—				30,923
	Supply chain financing liability		—				—				26,962				—				26,962
	Other accrued liabilities		2,178				15,597				33,178				—				50,953
	Total current liabilities		3,048				108,191				227,837				(93,692		)		245,384
	Long-term debt - affiliate		—				66,869				22,413				(89,282		)		—
	Long-term debt - third party		464,183				70,190				1,336				—				535,709
	Other long-term obligations		—				86,026				38,979				—				125,005
	Deferred income taxes		9,720				6,625				25,621				—				41,966
	Stockholders' equity		1,349,851				1,728,316				868,063				(2,596,379		)		1,349,851
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity		$	1,826,802			$	2,066,217			$	1,184,249			$	(2,779,353	)		$	2,297,915
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	As of September 30,2013
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	—			$	4,184			$	7,286			$	—			$	11,470
	Accounts receivable - affiliates		43,145				33,813				22,225				(99,183		)		—
	Accounts receivable - trade		—				63,726				141,701				—				205,427
	Inventories		—				164,058				354,953				—				519,011
	Prepaid and other current assets		—				29,226				40,210				—				69,436
	Total current assets		43,145				295,007				566,375				(99,183		)		805,344
	Investment in affiliates		1,734,786				864,370				—				(2,599,156		)		—
	Property, plant and equipment		—				533,083				313,118				—				846,201
	Deferred income taxes		—				—				7,463				—				7,463
	Goodwill		—				293,163				203,910				—				497,073
	Notes receivable - affiliate		59,853				22,413				—				(82,266		)		—
	Other assets		4,921				56,162				58,457				—				119,540
	Total Assets		$	1,842,705			$	2,064,198			$	1,149,323			$	(2,780,605	)		$	2,275,621
	LIABILITIES AND
	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current Liabilities:
	Accounts payable - affiliate		$	19			$	65,349			$	33,815			$	(99,183	)		$	—
	Accounts payable - trade		35				40,321				63,163				—				103,519
Short-term debt		—				174				4,170				—				4,344
Accrued income and other taxes		4,235				2,781				20,798				—				27,814
Rationalizations		—				1,951				12,178				—				14,129
Supply chain financing liability		—				—				12,540				—				12,540
Other accrued liabilities		7,225				14,432				31,296				—				52,953
Total current liabilities		11,514				125,008				177,960				(99,183		)		215,299
Long-term debt - affiliate		—				59,853				22,413				(82,266		)		—
Long-term debt - third party		472,729				63,558				23,356				—				559,643
Other long-term obligations		—				80,316				37,531				—				117,847
Deferred income taxes		9,720				677				23,693				—				34,090
Stockholders' equity		1,348,742				1,734,786				864,370				(2,599,156		)		1,348,742
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity		$	1,842,705			$	2,064,198			$	1,149,323			$	(2,780,605	)		$	2,275,621
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	For the three months ended September 30, 2012
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	41,160			$	53,579			$	(94,739	)		$	—
	Sales - third party		—				140,927				179,789				—				320,716
	Net sales		—				182,087				233,368				(94,739		)		320,716
	Cost of sales		—				151,181				184,288				(94,739		)		240,730
	Gross profit		—				30,906				49,080				—				79,986
	Research and development		—				2,778				—				—				2,778
	Selling and administrative expenses		—				13,994				19,651				—				33,645
	Operating income		—				14,134				29,429				—				43,563
	Other expense (income), net		—				480				1,173				—				1,653
	Interest expense - affiliate		1,330				—				192				(1,522		)		—
	Interest expense - third party		2,707				2,468				664				—				5,839
	Interest income - affiliate		—				(1,522		)		—				1,522				—
	Interest income - third party		—				—				(33		)		—				(33		)
	(Loss) income before income taxes		(4,037		)		12,708				27,433				—			`	36,104
	(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(1,464		)		3,011				4,931				—				6,478
	Equity in earnings of subsidiary		32,199				22,502				—				(54,701		)		—
	Net income		$	29,626			$	32,199			$	22,502			$	(54,701	)		$	29,626
	Statements of
	Comprehensive Income
	Net income		$	29,626			$	32,199			$	22,502			$	(54,701	)		$	29,626
	Other comprehensive income:
	Foreign currency translation		712				—				712				(712		)		712
	Commodities and foreign		(3,952		)		(1,064		)		(2,888		)		3,952				(3,952		)
	currency derivatives
	Other comprehensive (loss) income		(3,240		)		(1,064		)		(2,176		)		3,240				(3,240		)
	Comprehensive income (loss)		$	26,386			$	31,135			$	20,326			$	(51,461	)		$	26,386
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	For the three months ended September 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	57,727			$	39,196			$	(96,923	)		$	—
	Sales - third party		—				122,360				180,724				—				303,084
	Net sales		—				180,087				219,920				(96,923		)		303,084
	Cost of sales		—				155,803				207,560				(96,923		)		266,440
	Gross profit		—				24,284				12,360				—				36,644
	Research and development		—				2,994				—				—				2,994
	Selling and administrative expenses		—				9,751				17,875				—				27,626
	Rationalizations		—				2,424				12,169				—				14,593
	Operating income		—				9,115				(17,684		)		—				(8,569		)
	Other expense, net		—				(1,476		)		704				—				(772		)
	Interest expense - affiliate		—				279				190				(469		)		—
	Interest expense - third party		7,849				779				470				—				9,098
	Interest income - affiliate		(272		)		(189		)		(8		)		469				—
	Interest income - third party		—				—				(49		)		—				(49		)
	(Loss) income before income taxes		(7,577		)		9,722				(18,991		)		—			`	(16,846		)
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(2,743		)		1,904				(8,377		)		—				(9,216		)
	Equity in earnings of subsidiary		(2,796		)		(10,614		)		—				13,410				—
	Net income (loss)		$	(7,630	)		$	(2,796	)		$	(10,614	)		$	13,410			$	(7,630	)
	Statements of
	Comprehensive Income
	Net income (loss)		$	(7,630	)		$	(2,796	)		$	(10,614	)		$	13,410			$	(7,630	)
	Other comprehensive income:
	Foreign currency translation		5,230				—				5,230				(5,230		)		5,230
	Commodities and foreign		476				1,814				(1,338		)		(476		)		476
	currency derivatives
Other comprehensive income (loss)		5,706				1,814				3,892				(5,706		)		5,706
Comprehensive income (loss)		$	(1,924	)		$	(982	)		$	(6,722	)		$	7,704			$	(1,924	)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012
(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	140,247			$	158,843			$	(299,090	)		$	—
Sales - third party		—				407,108				470,157				—				877,265
Net sales		—				547,355				629,000				(299,090		)		877,265
Cost of sales		—				459,963				485,098				(299,090		)		645,971
Gross profit		—				87,392				143,902				—				231,294
Research and development		—				9,919				—				—				9,919
Selling and administrative expenses		—				46,992				60,236				—				107,228
Operating income		—				30,481				83,666				—				114,147
Other (income) expense, net		—				(2,002		)		626				—				(1,376		)
Interest expense - affiliate		3,094				—				394				(3,488		)		—
Interest expense - third party		7,987				6,154				1,592				—				15,733
Interest income - affiliate		—				(3,488		)		—				3,488				—
Interest income - third party		—				—				(178		)		—				(178		)
(Loss) income before income taxes		(11,081		)		29,817				81,232				—			`	99,968
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(4,022		)		1,492				13,496				—				10,966
Equity in earnings of subsidiary		96,062				67,736				—				(163,798		)		—
Net income		$	89,003			$	96,061			$	67,736			$	(163,798	)		$	89,002
Statements of
Comprehensive Income
Net income		$	89,003			$	96,061			$	67,736			$	(163,798	)		$	89,002
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation		(11,963		)		—				(11,963		)		11,963				(11,963		)
Commodities and foreign		(8,758		)		(5,878		)		(2,880		)		8,758				(8,758		)
currency derivatives
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(20,721		)		(5,878		)		(14,843		)		20,721				(20,721		)
Comprehensive income (loss)		$	68,282			$	90,183			$	52,893			$	(143,077	)		$	68,281
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	155,673			$	111,835			$	(267,508	)		$	—
Sales - third party		—				348,148				510,024				—				858,172
Net sales		—				503,821				621,859				(267,508		)		858,172
Cost of sales		—				431,146				560,419				(267,508		)		724,057
Gross profit		—				72,675				61,440				—				134,115
Research and development		—				8,874				—				—				8,874
Selling and administrative expenses		—				32,833				54,667				—				87,500
Rationalizations		—				2,424				12,169				—				14,593
Operating income		—				28,544				(5,396		)		—				23,148
Other (income) expense, net		—				(762		)		1,515				—				753
Interest expense - affiliate		—				1,112				566				(1,678		)		—
Interest expense - third party		23,393				2,374				1,286				—				27,053
Interest income - affiliate		(982		)		(565		)		(131		)		1,678				—
Interest income - third party		—				—				(162		)		—				(162		)
(Loss) income before income taxes		(22,411		)		26,385				(8,470		)		—			`	(4,496		)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(8,113		)		6,922				(4,267		)		—				(5,458		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiary		15,260				(4,203		)		—				(11,057		)		—
Net income		$	962			$	15,260			$	(4,203	)		$	(11,057	)		$	962
Statements of
Comprehensive Income
Net income		$	962			$	15,260			$	(4,203	)		$	(11,057	)		$	962
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation		(11,902		)		—				(11,902		)		11,902				(11,902		)
Commodities and foreign		683				997				(314		)		(683		)		683
currency derivatives
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(11,219		)		997				(12,216		)		11,219				(11,219		)
Comprehensive (loss) income		$	(10,257	)		$	16,257			$	(16,419	)		$	162			$	(10,257	)
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2012
	(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Net cash provided by (used in)	$	19,596			$	5,567			$	(11,557	)		$	—			$	13,606
	operating activities:
	Cash flow from investing activities:
	(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	—				(93,142		)		—				93,142				—
	Capital expenditures	—				(66,195		)		(26,632		)		—				(92,827		)
	Proceeds from derivative instruments	—				3,344				3,463				—				6,807
	Other	—				8				113				—				121
	Net cash (used in) provided by	—				(155,985		)		(23,056		)		93,142				(85,899		)
	investing activities
	Cash flow from financing activities:
	Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	82,471				—				10,671				(93,142		)		—
	Short-term debt borrowings	—				(7,494		)		(6,495		)		—				(13,989		)
	Revolving Facility borrowings	—				220,000				123,000				—				343,000
	Revolving Facility reductions	—				(60,000		)		(85,000		)		—				(145,000		)
	Principal payments on long term debt	—				(128		)		(54		)		—				(182		)
	Supply chain financing	—				—				(3,719		)		—				(3,719		)
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options	92				—				—				—				92
	Purchase of treasury shares	(103,056		)		—				—				—				(103,056		)
	Other	531				(430		)		(643		)		—				(542		)
	Net cash (used in) provided by	(19,962		)		151,948				37,760				(93,142		)		76,604
	financing activities
	Net (decrease) increase in cash	(366		)		1,530				3,147				—				4,311
	and cash equivalents
	Effect of exchange rate changes	—				—				(547		)		—				(547		)
	on cash and cash equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents at	366				3,503				8,560				—				12,429
	beginning of period
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—			$	5,033			$	11,160			$	—			$	16,193
	at end of period
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Net cash provided by (used in)	$	(5,857	)		$	50,244			$	20,791			$	—			$	65,178
	operating activities:
	Cash flow from investing activities:
	Loan repayments from affiliates	7,015				—				—				(7,015		)		—
	Capital expenditures	—				(37,081		)		(25,617		)		—				(62,698		)
	(Payments on) proceeds from derivatives	—				(22		)		874				—				852
	Other	—				280				2,053				—				2,333
	Net cash provided by (used in)	7,015				(36,823		)		(22,690		)		(7,015		)		(59,513		)
	investing activities
	Cash flow from financing activities:
	Loans repayments to affiliates	—				(7,015		)		—				7,015				—
	Short-term debt borrowings	—				—				(4,082		)		—				(4,082		)
	Revolving Facility borrowings	—				67,000				67,000				—				134,000
	Revolving Facility reductions	—				(73,500		)		(45,000		)		—				(118,500		)
	Principal payments on long term debt	—				(131		)		(58		)		—				(189		)
	Supply chain financing	—				—				(14,422		)		—				(14,422		)
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options	175				—				—				—				175
	Purchase of treasury shares	(844		)		—				—				—				(844		)
	Other	(489		)		(16		)		(6,701		)		—				(7,206		)
	Net cash (used in) provided by	(1,158		)		(13,662		)		(3,263		)		7,015				(11,068		)
	financing activities
	Net (decrease) increase in cash	—				(241		)		(5,162		)		—				(5,403		)
and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes	—				—				(444		)		—				(444		)
on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at	—				4,425				12,892				—				17,317
beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—			$	4,184			$	7,286			$	—			$	11,470
at end of period

Organization_And_Summary_Of_Si2

Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Prior year errors identified in the current year [Abstract]	'	'
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount	$2,900	$2,700
Quantifying Misstatement of Current Year Financial Statements, Amount Net of Tax	$1,900	$1,800

Rationalizations_Details

Rationalizations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Rationalization Liability [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Liability	$14,129,000	'	$14,129,000	'	$0
Restructuring Charges	14,593,000	0	14,593,000	0	'
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	'	'	0	'	'
Payments for Restructuring	'	'	-464,000	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	'	'	$0	'	'

Rationalizations_Rationalizati

Rationalizations Rationalization Text (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
			metric_tons
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Estimated Reduction in Capacity	'	'	60,000	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	$14,593,000	$0	$14,593,000	$0
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	'	'	105,000,000	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated	'	'	600	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated, Period Percent	20.00%	'	'	'
Restructuring and related - expected cash outlays	'	'	30,000,000	'
Expected Rationalization Charges For Following Year	'	'	75,000,000	'
Restructuring Charges	17,547,000	'	'	'
Rationalization Charges Expected in Next Quarter	'	'	51,000,000	'
Restructuring Reserve, Accelerated Depreciation	1,323,000	'	'	'
Restructuring and related charges to inventory	$2,000,000	'	'	'

Rationalizations_Rationalizati1

Rationalizations Rationalization Costs Incurred (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	$14,593,000	$0	$14,593,000	$0
Restructuring Reserve, Accelerated Depreciation	1,323,000	'	'	'
Restructuring and related charges to inventory	2,000,000	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	$17,547,000	'	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	$2,200,000	$1,700,000	$5,938,000	$8,096,000
Compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock, performance shares and stock options not yet recognized	11,900,000	'	11,900,000	'
Compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock, performance shares and stock options not yet recognized, weighted average life, in years	'	'	'1 year 4 months	'
Selling And Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	$2,000,000	$1,600,000	$5,400,000	$7,300,000

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Restricted Stock And Performance Share Awards Activity) (Details) (Restricted Stock And Performance Shares [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restricted Stock And Performance Shares [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested as of January 1, 2013	1,851,919
Number of Shares, Granted	96,942
Number of Shares, Vested	-363,325
Number of Shares, Forfeited/canceled/expired	-232,374
Outstanding unvested as of September 30, 2013	1,353,162
Outstanding unvested as of January 1, 2013	$13.30
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$8.80
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$15.82
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited/canceled/expired	$16.88
Outstanding unvested as of September 30, 2013	$11.69

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu1

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Option Activity Under The Plans) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested as of September 30, 2013	1,629,213
Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Outstanding unvested as of January 1, 2013	1,730,149
Number of Shares, Granted	5,200
Number of Shares, Forfeited/canceled/expired	-65,401
Number of Shares, Exercised	-40,735
Outstanding as of January 1, 2013	$12.35
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted	$9.74
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited/canceled/expired	$4.29
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$14.51
Outstanding as of September 30, 2013	$12.46

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic calculation	135,134,144	134,347,199	134,948,507	139,938,771
Add: Effect of stock options and restricted stock	196,914	653,466	173,107	625,907
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted calculation	135,331,058	135,000,665	135,121,614	140,564,678
Shares which exclude consideration of stock options in calculation of diluted shares outstanding	1,529,000	'	862,977	863,000

Segment_Reporting_Schedule_Of_

Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Financial Information Concerning Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	$303,084	$320,716	$858,172	$877,265
Total segment operating income (loss)	-8,569	43,563	23,148	114,147
Other expense (income), net	-772	1,653	753	-1,376
Interest expense	9,098	5,839	27,053	15,733
Interest income	-49	-33	-162	-178
Income before provision for income taxes	-16,846	36,104	-4,496	99,968
Industrial Materials [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	233,277	260,180	673,394	715,461
Total segment operating income (loss)	-12,945	37,301	10,663	104,103
Engineered Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	69,807	60,536	184,778	161,804
Total segment operating income (loss)	$4,376	$6,262	$12,485	$10,044

Other_Expense_Income_Net_Detai

Other Expense (Income), Net (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]	'
Insurance recoveries	$4,007

Benefit_Plans_Schedule_Of_Bene

Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Benefit Plans) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Pension Costs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$489	$426	$1,467	$1,278
Interest cost	1,985	2,150	5,955	6,450
Expected return on plan assets	-1,706	-2,195	-5,118	-6,585
Amortization of prior service cost/benefit	6	6	18	18
Net cost	774	387	2,322	1,161
Postretirement Costs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	28	46	84	138
Interest cost	331	381	993	1,143
Amortization of prior service cost/benefit	-50	-49	-150	-147
Plan amendment	0	0	0	1,147
Net cost	$309	$378	$927	$2,281

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	$14.40	'	$14.40	'
Amortization expense of intangible assets	5	5.6	15.4	16.7
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year	5.1	'	5.1	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	19	'	19	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	17.3	'	17.3	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	$13.20	'	$13.20	'

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Value Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Balance as of December 31, 2012	$498,261
Currency translation effect	-1,188
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$497,073

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets With Determinable Useful Lives By Major Category) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$162,047	$162,047
Accumulated Amortization	-62,075	-46,657
Net Carrying Amount	99,972	115,390
Trade Name [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	7,900	7,900
Accumulated Amortization	3,676	2,870
Net Carrying Amount	4,224	5,030
Technological Know-How [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	43,349	43,349
Accumulated Amortization	17,075	12,554
Net Carrying Amount	26,274	30,795
Customer-Related Intangible [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	110,798	110,798
Accumulated Amortization	41,324	31,233
Net Carrying Amount	$69,474	$79,565

LongTerm_Debt_And_Liquidity_Na

Long-Term Debt And Liquidity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 20, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Nov. 20, 2012

Nov. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term Debt, Fair Value

'

$546,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term Debt

559,643,000

535,709,000

'

'

300,000,000

300,000,000

'

'

'

'

172,729,000

164,183,000

Repurchase Percentage Price Of Aggregate Principal Due To Change In Control

'

'

'

'

'

'

101.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate description

'LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.5% to 2.25% (depending on our total net leverage ratio and/or senior unsecured rating) or, in the case of dollar denominated loans, the alternate base rate plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.25% (depending upon such ratio or rating). The alternate base rate is the highest of (i)B the prime rate announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., (ii)B the federal fund effective rate plus one-half of 1.0% and (iii)B the London interbank offering rate (as adjusted) for a one-month period plus 1.0%. GrafTech Finance, Luxembourg Holdco and Swissco pay a per annum fee ranging from 0.25% to 0.40% (depending on such ratio or rating) on the undrawn portion of the commitments under the Revolving Facility.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

LIBOR plus margin percentage

'

'

1.50%

2.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Alternate base rate plus margin percentage

'

'

0.50%

1.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Addition to federal effective fund rate to determine base rate

0.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of one-month interest rate plus London interbank offering rate

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Per annum fee by GrafTech Finance and Swissco

'

'

0.25%

0.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Financial covenants, minimum interest coverage ratio

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Financial covenants, maximum net senior secured leverage ratio

2.25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Face amount of debt issued in connection with acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000,000

'

'

Debt instruments maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2015

'

'

Senior Subordinated Notes interest rate

7.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.00%

'

'

Loan balance, net of unamortized discount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

172,700,000

164,200,000

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

6.38%

'

'

'

'

'

6.38%

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption Price Percentage Of Principal Prior To November 15, 2016

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate Principal Redemption Percentage Price Prior To November 15, 2015

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35.00%

'

'

'

Redemption Price Percentage Of Principal Prior To November 15, 2015

'

'

'

'

'

'

106.38%

'

'

'

'

'

Unpaid Indebtness After Maturity Or Acceleration

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,000,000

'

'

'

'

Unpaid Judgment Or Decree

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$50,000,000

'

'

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_And_Liquidity_Sc

Long-Term Debt And Liquidity (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Revolving Facility	$85,000	$69,500
Total	559,643	535,709
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total	172,729	164,183
Other Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total	$1,914	$2,026

Inventories_Schedule_Of_Invent

Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials and supplies	$202,161	$230,057
Work in process	241,096	213,948
Finished goods	87,381	73,293
Inventories, gross	530,638	517,298
Reserves	-11,627	-4,233
Inventories, net	$519,011	$513,065

Interest_Expense_Details

Interest Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.38%	'	6.38%	'
Interest incurred on debt	$5,372	$2,577	$16,255	$6,100
Amortization of discount on Senior Subordinated Notes	2,897	2,707	8,546	7,987
Amortization of debt issuance costs	729	427	1,872	1,197
Supply Chain Financing mark-up	100	128	380	449
Total interest expense	$9,098	$5,839	$27,053	$15,733
Effective interest rate, revolving credit facility	'	'	2.18%	2.21%
Senior Subordinated Notes implied rate	'	'	7.00%	'

Supply_Chain_Financing_Details

Supply Chain Financing (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Supply Chain Financing [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Supply chain financing liability	$12,540,000	'	$12,540,000	'	$26,962,000
Supply Chain Financing Mark Up	100,000	128,000	380,000	449,000	'
Maximum amount owing to financing party	'	'	$49,300,000	'	'

Contingencies_Details

Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Loss Contingency [Abstract]	'
Balance as of December 31, 2012	$1,485
Product warranty adjustments	804
Payments and settlements	827
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$1,462

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
	M
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
U.S. statutory rate	35.00%
Unrecognized tax benefits	$7.10
Unrecognized tax benefits that would have a favorable impact on effective tax rate	4.6
Anticipated Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$2.70
Period within which reduction of unrecognized tax benefit may occur, months	12

Income_Taxes_Summary_Of_Provis

Income Taxes (Summary Of Provision For Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Tax (benefit)	($9,216)	$6,478	($5,458)	$10,966
Income before provision for income taxes	($16,846)	$36,104	($4,496)	$99,968
Effective tax rates	54.70%	17.90%	121.40%	11.00%

Derivative_Instruments_Narrati

Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency derivatives	237.1
Refined Oil Products [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Outstanding derivative swap contracts	29.8
Minimum [Member] | Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Derivative maturities	'October 2013
Minimum [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Derivative maturities	'October 2013
Maximum [Member] | Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Derivative maturities	'June 2014
Maximum [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Derivative maturities	'March 2014

Derivative_Instruments_Schedul

Derivative Instruments (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges) (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]

Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]

Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]

Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]

Cost Of Good Sold Other Expense Income Revenue [Member]

Cost Of Good Sold Other Expense Income Revenue [Member]

Cost Of Good Sold Other Expense Income Revenue [Member]

Cost Of Good Sold Other Expense Income Revenue [Member]

Cost of Sales [Member]

Cost of Sales [Member]

Cost of Sales [Member]

Cost of Sales [Member]

Other Receivables [Member]

Other Receivables [Member]

Other Payables [Member]

Other Payables [Member]

Other Current Assets [Member]

Other Current Assets [Member]

Other Current Liabilities [Member]

Other Current Liabilities [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Commodity Forward Derivatives [Member]

Commodity Forward Derivatives [Member]

Commodity Forward Derivatives [Member]

Commodity Forward Derivatives [Member]

Derivative [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$228

($2,347)

$38

($4,706)

$454

($3,531)

$591

($8,518)

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, Asset Derivatives, Fair Value

1,002

1,062

683

1,062

'

'

319

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, Liability Derivatives, Fair Value

$2,272

$2,405

'

'

$2,246

$2,374

'

'

$26

$31

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative_Instruments_Schedul1

Derivative Instruments (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Derivatives Designated As Fair Value Hedges) (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Cost Of Good Sold Other Expense Income [Member]

Cost Of Good Sold Other Expense Income [Member]

Cost Of Good Sold Other Expense Income [Member]

Cost Of Good Sold Other Expense Income [Member]

Other Receivables [Member]

Other Receivables [Member]

Other Payables [Member]

Other Payables [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]

Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]

Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]

Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]

Derivatives Designated As Fair Value Hedges [Member]

Derivatives Designated As Fair Value Hedges [Member]

Derivatives Designated As Fair Value Hedges [Member]

Derivatives Designated As Fair Value Hedges [Member]

Other Receivables [Member]

Other Receivables [Member]

Other Payables [Member]

Other Payables [Member]

Other Receivables [Member]

Other Receivables [Member]

Other Payables [Member]

Other Payables [Member]

Other Current Assets [Member]

Other Current Assets [Member]

Other Current Liabilities [Member]

Other Current Liabilities [Member]

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Derivative [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$509

$1,097

($912)

$297

Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value

1,002

1,062

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

683

1,062

'

'

319

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value

2,272

2,405

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,246

2,374

'

'

26

31

'

'

'

'

Fair Value, Asset Derivatives

'

'

346

242

'

'

346

242

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value, Liability Derivatives

'

'

'

'

$285

$0

'

'

$285

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative_Instruments_Schedul2

Derivative Instruments (Schedule Of Realized (Gains) Losses On Derivatives Recognized In Statement Of Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member] | Cost Of Goods Sold/Other Expense (Income) / Revenue [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain)/Loss Recognized (Effective Portion)	$228	($2,347)	$38	($4,706)
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Commodity Forward Derivatives [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain)/Loss Recognized (Effective Portion)	454	-3,531	591	-8,518
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] | Derivatives Designated As Fair Value Hedges [Member] | Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member] | Cost Of Goods Sold/Other Expense (Income) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain)/Loss Recognized (Effective Portion)	$509	$1,097	($912)	$297

Derivative_Instruments_Derivat

Derivative Instruments Derivative Tax Impact on Realized Gains (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Commodity Contract [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax	($23)	$235	($4)	$471
Commodity [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax	($164)	$1,278	($214)	$3,084

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa2

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Textual) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 20, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified		Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Principal amount issued	'	$300
Stated interest rate	6.38%	6.38%

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa3

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Income and Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Sales - affiliates	$0	$0	$0	$0
Sales - third party	303,084,000	320,716,000	858,172,000	877,265,000
Net sales	303,084,000	320,716,000	858,172,000	877,265,000
Cost of sales	266,440,000	240,730,000	724,057,000	645,971,000
Gross profit	36,644,000	79,986,000	134,115,000	231,294,000
Research and development	2,994,000	2,778,000	8,874,000	9,919,000
Selling and administrative expenses	27,626,000	33,645,000	87,500,000	107,228,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	14,593,000	0	14,593,000	0
Operating income	-8,569,000	43,563,000	23,148,000	114,147,000
Equity in earnings of, and gain recorded on acquisition of, non-consolidated affiliate	0	0	0	0
Other (income) expense, net	-772,000	1,653,000	753,000	-1,376,000
Interest expense - affiliate	0	0	0	0
Interest expense - third party	9,098,000	5,839,000	27,053,000	15,733,000
Interest income - affiliate	0	0	0	0
Interest income	-49,000	-33,000	-162,000	-178,000
Income before provision for income taxes	-16,846,000	36,104,000	-4,496,000	99,968,000
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	-9,216,000	6,478,000	-5,458,000	10,966,000
Net income	-7,630,000	29,626,000	962,000	89,002,000
Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'
Net income	-7,630,000	29,626,000	962,000	89,002,000
Foreign currency translation	5,230,000	712,000	-11,902,000	-11,963,000
Commodities and foreign currency derivatives	476,000	-3,952,000	683,000	-8,758,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	5,706,000	-3,240,000	-11,219,000	-20,721,000
Comprehensive income	-1,924,000	26,386,000	-10,257,000	68,281,000
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Sales - affiliates	0	0	0	0
Sales - third party	0	0	0	0
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales	0	0	0	0
Gross profit	0	0	0	0
Research and development	'	0	0	0
Selling and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	'	'	0	'
Operating income	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of, and gain recorded on acquisition of, non-consolidated affiliate	2,796,000	-32,199,000	-15,260,000	-96,062,000
Other (income) expense, net	0	0	0	0
Interest expense - affiliate	0	1,330,000	0	3,094,000
Interest expense - third party	7,849,000	2,707,000	23,393,000	7,987,000
Interest income - affiliate	-272,000	0	-982,000	0
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	-7,577,000	-4,037,000	-22,411,000	-11,081,000
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	-2,743,000	-1,464,000	-8,113,000	-4,022,000
Net income	-7,630,000	29,626,000	962,000	89,003,000
Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'
Net income	-7,630,000	29,626,000	962,000	89,003,000
Foreign currency translation	5,230,000	712,000	-11,902,000	-11,963,000
Commodities and foreign currency derivatives	476,000	-3,952,000	683,000	-8,758,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	5,706,000	-3,240,000	-11,219,000	-20,721,000
Comprehensive income	-1,924,000	26,386,000	-10,257,000	68,282,000
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Sales - affiliates	57,727,000	41,160,000	155,673,000	140,247,000
Sales - third party	122,360,000	140,927,000	348,148,000	407,108,000
Net sales	180,087,000	182,087,000	503,821,000	547,355,000
Cost of sales	155,803,000	151,181,000	431,146,000	459,963,000
Gross profit	24,284,000	30,906,000	72,675,000	87,392,000
Research and development	'	2,778,000	8,874,000	9,919,000
Selling and administrative expenses	9,751,000	13,994,000	32,833,000	46,992,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	2,424,000	'	2,424,000	'
Operating income	9,115,000	14,134,000	28,544,000	30,481,000
Equity in earnings of, and gain recorded on acquisition of, non-consolidated affiliate	10,614,000	-22,502,000	4,203,000	-67,736,000
Other (income) expense, net	-1,476,000	480,000	-762,000	-2,002,000
Interest expense - affiliate	279,000	0	1,112,000	0
Interest expense - third party	779,000	2,468,000	2,374,000	6,154,000
Interest income - affiliate	-189,000	-1,522,000	-565,000	-3,488,000
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	9,722,000	12,708,000	26,385,000	29,817,000
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	1,904,000	3,011,000	6,922,000	1,492,000
Net income	-2,796,000	32,199,000	15,260,000	96,061,000
Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'
Net income	-2,796,000	32,199,000	15,260,000	96,061,000
Foreign currency translation	0	0	0	0
Commodities and foreign currency derivatives	1,814,000	-1,064,000	997,000	-5,878,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	1,814,000	-1,064,000	997,000	-5,878,000
Comprehensive income	-982,000	31,135,000	16,257,000	90,183,000
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Sales - affiliates	39,196,000	53,579,000	111,835,000	158,843,000
Sales - third party	180,724,000	179,789,000	510,024,000	470,157,000
Net sales	219,920,000	233,368,000	621,859,000	629,000,000
Cost of sales	207,560,000	184,288,000	560,419,000	485,098,000
Gross profit	12,360,000	49,080,000	61,440,000	143,902,000
Research and development	'	0	0	0
Selling and administrative expenses	17,875,000	19,651,000	54,667,000	60,236,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	12,169,000	'	12,169,000	'
Operating income	-17,684,000	29,429,000	-5,396,000	83,666,000
Equity in earnings of, and gain recorded on acquisition of, non-consolidated affiliate	0	0	0	0
Other (income) expense, net	704,000	1,173,000	1,515,000	626,000
Interest expense - affiliate	190,000	192,000	566,000	394,000
Interest expense - third party	470,000	664,000	1,286,000	1,592,000
Interest income - affiliate	-8,000	0	-131,000	0
Interest income	-49,000	-33,000	-162,000	-178,000
Income before provision for income taxes	-18,991,000	27,433,000	-8,470,000	81,232,000
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	-8,377,000	4,931,000	-4,267,000	13,496,000
Net income	-10,614,000	22,502,000	-4,203,000	67,736,000
Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'
Net income	-10,614,000	22,502,000	-4,203,000	67,736,000
Foreign currency translation	5,230,000	712,000	-11,902,000	-11,963,000
Commodities and foreign currency derivatives	-1,338,000	-2,888,000	-314,000	-2,880,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	3,892,000	-2,176,000	-12,216,000	-14,843,000
Comprehensive income	-6,722,000	20,326,000	-16,419,000	52,893,000
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Sales - affiliates	-96,923,000	-94,739,000	-267,508,000	-299,090,000
Sales - third party	0	0	0	0
Net sales	-96,923,000	-94,739,000	-267,508,000	-299,090,000
Cost of sales	-96,923,000	-94,739,000	-267,508,000	-299,090,000
Gross profit	0	0	0	0
Research and development	'	0	0	0
Selling and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	0	'	0	'
Operating income	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of, and gain recorded on acquisition of, non-consolidated affiliate	-13,410,000	54,701,000	11,057,000	163,798,000
Other (income) expense, net	0	0	0	0
Interest expense - affiliate	-469,000	-1,522,000	-1,678,000	-3,488,000
Interest expense - third party	0	0	0	0
Interest income - affiliate	469,000	1,522,000	1,678,000	3,488,000
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	0	0	0	0
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	0	0	0	0
Net income	13,410,000	-54,701,000	-11,057,000	-163,798,000
Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'
Net income	13,410,000	-54,701,000	-11,057,000	-163,798,000
Foreign currency translation	-5,230,000	-712,000	11,902,000	11,963,000
Commodities and foreign currency derivatives	-476,000	3,952,000	-683,000	8,758,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	-5,706,000	3,240,000	11,219,000	20,721,000
Comprehensive income	$7,704,000	($51,461,000)	$162,000	($143,077,000)

Supplemental_Guarantor_Infroma

Supplemental Guarantor Infromation Supplemental Guarantor Information (Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$11,470,000	$17,317,000	$16,193,000	$12,429,000
Accounts receivable - affiliates	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable - trade	205,427,000	236,429,000	'	'
Inventories	519,011,000	513,065,000	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	69,436,000	56,190,000	'	'
Total current assets	805,344,000	823,001,000	'	'
Investment in affiliates	0	0	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	846,201,000	833,907,000	'	'
Deferred income taxes	7,463,000	6,157,000	'	'
Goodwill	497,073,000	498,261,000	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Other assets	119,540,000	136,589,000	'	'
Total assets	2,275,621,000	2,297,915,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable - trade	103,519,000	128,120,000	'	'
Short-term debt	4,344,000	8,426,000	'	'
Accrued income and other taxes	27,814,000	30,923,000	'	'
Restructuring and Related Liability	14,129,000	0	'	'
Supply chain financing liability	12,540,000	26,962,000	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	52,953,000	50,953,000	'	'
Total current liabilities	215,299,000	245,384,000	'	'
Long-term debt - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt - third party	559,643,000	535,709,000	'	'
Other long-term obligations	117,847,000	125,005,000	'	'
Deferred income taxes	34,090,000	41,966,000	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	1,348,742,000	1,349,851,000	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,275,621,000	2,297,915,000	'	'
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	366,000
Accounts receivable - affiliates	43,145,000	26,399,000	'	'
Accounts receivable - trade	0	0	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0	'	'
Total current assets	43,145,000	26,399,000	'	'
Investment in affiliates	1,734,786,000	1,728,316,000	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	59,853,000	66,869,000	'	'
Other assets	4,921,000	5,218,000	'	'
Total assets	1,842,705,000	1,826,802,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable - affiliate	19,000	0	'	'
Accounts payable - trade	35,000	273,000	'	'
Short-term debt	0	0	'	'
Accrued income and other taxes	4,235,000	597,000	'	'
Restructuring and Related Liability	0	'	'	'
Supply chain financing liability	0	0	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	7,225,000	2,178,000	'	'
Total current liabilities	11,514,000	3,048,000	'	'
Long-term debt - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt - third party	472,729,000	464,183,000	'	'
Other long-term obligations	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	9,720,000	9,720,000	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	1,348,742,000	1,349,851,000	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,842,705,000	1,826,802,000	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	4,184,000	4,425,000	5,033,000	3,503,000
Accounts receivable - affiliates	33,813,000	38,116,000	'	'
Accounts receivable - trade	63,726,000	78,053,000	'	'
Inventories	164,058,000	159,217,000	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	29,226,000	13,681,000	'	'
Total current assets	295,007,000	293,492,000	'	'
Investment in affiliates	864,370,000	868,063,000	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	533,083,000	523,818,000	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	293,163,000	293,162,000	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	22,413,000	22,413,000	'	'
Other assets	56,162,000	65,269,000	'	'
Total assets	2,064,198,000	2,066,217,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable - affiliate	65,349,000	55,349,000	'	'
Accounts payable - trade	40,321,000	33,126,000	'	'
Short-term debt	174,000	171,000	'	'
Accrued income and other taxes	2,781,000	3,948,000	'	'
Restructuring and Related Liability	1,951,000	'	'	'
Supply chain financing liability	0	0	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	14,432,000	15,597,000	'	'
Total current liabilities	125,008,000	108,191,000	'	'
Long-term debt - affiliate	59,853,000	66,869,000	'	'
Long-term debt - third party	63,558,000	70,190,000	'	'
Other long-term obligations	80,316,000	86,026,000	'	'
Deferred income taxes	677,000	6,625,000	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	1,734,786,000	1,728,316,000	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,064,198,000	2,066,217,000	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	7,286,000	12,892,000	11,160,000	8,560,000
Accounts receivable - affiliates	22,225,000	29,177,000	'	'
Accounts receivable - trade	141,701,000	158,376,000	'	'
Inventories	354,953,000	353,848,000	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,210,000	42,509,000	'	'
Total current assets	566,375,000	596,802,000	'	'
Investment in affiliates	0	0	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	313,118,000	310,089,000	'	'
Deferred income taxes	7,463,000	6,157,000	'	'
Goodwill	203,910,000	205,099,000	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Other assets	58,457,000	66,102,000	'	'
Total assets	1,149,323,000	1,184,249,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable - affiliate	33,815,000	38,343,000	'	'
Accounts payable - trade	63,163,000	94,721,000	'	'
Short-term debt	4,170,000	8,255,000	'	'
Accrued income and other taxes	20,798,000	26,378,000	'	'
Restructuring and Related Liability	12,178,000	'	'	'
Supply chain financing liability	12,540,000	26,962,000	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	31,296,000	33,178,000	'	'
Total current liabilities	177,960,000	227,837,000	'	'
Long-term debt - affiliate	22,413,000	22,413,000	'	'
Long-term debt - third party	23,356,000	1,336,000	'	'
Other long-term obligations	37,531,000	38,979,000	'	'
Deferred income taxes	23,693,000	25,621,000	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	864,370,000	868,063,000	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,149,323,000	1,184,249,000	'	'
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts receivable - affiliates	-99,183,000	-93,692,000	'	'
Accounts receivable - trade	0	0	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0	'	'
Total current assets	-99,183,000	-93,692,000	'	'
Investment in affiliates	-2,599,156,000	-2,596,379,000	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	-82,266,000	-89,282,000	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'
Total assets	-2,780,605,000	-2,779,353,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable - affiliate	-99,183,000	-93,692,000	'	'
Accounts payable - trade	0	0	'	'
Short-term debt	0	0	'	'
Accrued income and other taxes	0	0	'	'
Restructuring and Related Liability	0	'	'	'
Supply chain financing liability	0	0	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	-99,183,000	-93,692,000	'	'
Long-term debt - affiliate	-82,266,000	-89,282,000	'	'
Long-term debt - third party	0	0	'	'
Other long-term obligations	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	-2,599,156,000	-2,596,379,000	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	($2,780,605,000)	($2,779,353,000)	'	'

Supplemental_Guarantor_Infroma1

Supplemental Guarantor Infromation Supplemental Guarantor Information (Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$65,178	$13,606
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	0	0
Capital expenditures	-62,698	-92,827
Proceeds from derivative instruments	852	6,807
Other	2,333	121
Net cash used in investing activities	-59,513	-85,899
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	0	0
Short-term debt borrowings	-4,082	-13,989
Revolving Facility borrowings	134,000	343,000
Revolving Facility reductions	-118,500	-145,000
Principal payments on long term debt	-189	-182
Supply chain financing	-14,422	-3,719
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	175	92
Purchase of treasury shares	-844	-103,056
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	-7,206	-542
Net cash provided by financing activities	-11,068	76,604
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-5,403	4,311
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-444	-547
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	17,317	12,429
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	11,470	16,193
Parent Company [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-5,857	19,596
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	7,015	0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from derivative instruments	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	7,015	0
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	0	82,471
Short-term debt borrowings	0	0
Revolving Facility borrowings	0	0
Revolving Facility reductions	0	0
Principal payments on long term debt	0	0
Supply chain financing	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	175	92
Purchase of treasury shares	-844	-103,056
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	-489	531
Net cash provided by financing activities	-1,158	-19,962
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	-366
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	366
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	50,244	5,567
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	0	-93,142
Capital expenditures	-37,081	-66,195
Proceeds from derivative instruments	-22	3,344
Other	280	8
Net cash used in investing activities	-36,823	-155,985
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	-7,015	0
Short-term debt borrowings	0	-7,494
Revolving Facility borrowings	67,000	220,000
Revolving Facility reductions	-73,500	-60,000
Principal payments on long term debt	-131	-128
Supply chain financing	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Purchase of treasury shares	0	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	-16	-430
Net cash provided by financing activities	-13,662	151,948
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-241	1,530
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,425	3,503
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	4,184	5,033
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	20,791	-11,557
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	0	0
Capital expenditures	-25,617	-26,632
Proceeds from derivative instruments	874	3,463
Other	2,053	113
Net cash used in investing activities	-22,690	-23,056
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	0	10,671
Short-term debt borrowings	-4,082	-6,495
Revolving Facility borrowings	67,000	123,000
Revolving Facility reductions	-45,000	-85,000
Principal payments on long term debt	-58	-54
Supply chain financing	-14,422	-3,719
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Purchase of treasury shares	0	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	-6,701	-643
Net cash provided by financing activities	-3,263	37,760
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-5,162	3,147
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-444	-547
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	12,892	8,560
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	7,286	11,160
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	0	0
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	-7,015	93,142
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from derivative instruments	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-7,015	93,142
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	7,015	-93,142
Short-term debt borrowings	0	0
Revolving Facility borrowings	0	0
Revolving Facility reductions	0	0
Principal payments on long term debt	0	0
Supply chain financing	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Purchase of treasury shares	0	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	7,015	-93,142
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$0	$0