GrafTech International (EAF) 10-Q 25 Apr 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 15, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
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	'	135,690,960

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$17,324	$11,888
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,718 as of December 31, 2013 and $8,629 as of March 31, 2014	205,685	199,566
Inventories	491,275	490,414
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	81,281	73,790
Total current assets	795,565	775,658
Property, plant and equipment	1,596,006	1,588,880
Less: accumulated depreciation	797,627	767,895
Net property, plant and equipment	798,379	820,985
Deferred income taxes	10,117	10,334
Goodwill	496,801	496,810
Other assets	108,629	114,061
Total assets	2,209,491	2,217,848
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Accounts payable	118,865	115,212
Short-term debt	168	1,161
Accrued income and other taxes	26,317	30,687
Restructuring and Related Liability	10,010	18,421
Supply chain financing liability	0	9,455
Other accrued liabilities	46,335	40,939
Total current liabilities	201,695	215,875
Long-term debt	554,512	541,593
Other long-term obligations	96,740	97,947
Deferred income taxes	42,732	41,684
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, 151,929,565 shares issued as of December 31, 2013 and 152,051,994 shares issued as of March 31, 2014	1,521	1,519
Additional paid-in capital	1,822,082	1,820,451
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-290,552	-292,624
Accumulated deficit	28,108	39,625
Less: cost of common stock held in treasury, 16,341,311 shares as of December 31, 2013 and 16,287,128 shares as of March 31, 2014	-246,294	-247,190
Less: common stock held in employee benefit and compensation trusts, 87,206 shares as of December 31, 2013 and 89,087 shares as of March 31, 2014	-1,053	-1,032
Total stockholders' equity	1,313,812	1,320,749
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$2,209,491	$2,217,848

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$6,718	$7,573
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	151,929,565	150,869,239
Cost of common stock held in treasury, shares	16,341,311	16,418,710
Common stock held in employee benefit and compensation trusts, shares	87,206	76,095

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Inc

Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net sales	$280,791	$253,727
Cost of sales	255,097	205,177
Gross profit	25,694	48,550
Research and development	2,770	3,093
Selling and administrative expenses	29,907	29,713
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	86	0
Operating income	-7,069	15,744
Other expense (income), net	794	550
Interest expense	8,999	9,008
Interest income	-58	-64
Income before provision for income taxes	-16,804	6,250
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	-5,287	2,040
Net income	-11,517	4,210
Basic income per common share:	'	'
Net income per share	($0.08)	$0.03
Weighted average common shares outstanding	135,729,809	134,645,729
Diluted income per common share:	'	'
Net income per share	($0.08)	$0.03
Weighted average common shares outstanding	135,729,809	134,832,558
Other comprehensive income:	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,387	-7,309
Commodities and foreign currency derivatives and other, net of tax of ($307) and $116, respectively	-315	3,533
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	2,072	-3,776
Comprehensive income	($9,445)	$434

Statements_Of_Comprehensive_In

Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Commodities and foreign currency derivatives, net of tax of	$116	($300)

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cash flow from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	($11,517)	$4,210
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operations:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	39,661	20,376
Deferred income tax provision	-1,222	-1,660
Post-retirement and pension plan changes	1,012	1,141
Stock-based compensation	522	2,366
Interest expense	3,645	3,433
Other charges, net	-1,593	285
Increase in long-term assets and liabilities	-1,753	-3,218
Net cash used in operating activities	22,090	17,999
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-21,728	-13,156
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,895	0
Proceeds from derivative instruments	-367	2,181
Other	3,057	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-17,143	-10,975
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Short-term debt borrowings (reductions), net	-994	-6,324
Revolving Facility borrowings	75,000	66,000
Revolving Facility reductions	-65,000	-52,500
Principal payments on long-term debt	-92	-99
Supply chain financing	-9,455	-14,304
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	82	132
Purchase of treasury shares	-141	-181
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	918	-5,647
Net cash provided by financing activities	318	-12,923
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	5,265	-5,899
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	171	-114
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	11,888	17,317
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	17,324	11,304
Change in current assets:	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable, net	-5,684	47,767
Inventories	955	-23,789
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-4,670	-1,186
Decrease in accounts payables and accruals	6,506	-36,596
Change in Rationalization Liability	-8,580	0
Decrease in interest payable	4,808	4,870
Increase in working capital	($6,665)	($8,934)

Organization_And_Summary_Of_Si

Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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, 2013 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, 2013 (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.
	C. New Accounting Standards
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance on Income Taxes for “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” This guidance requires that financial statements reflect a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward as reduced by any unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit. The updated guidance is effective for the Company's interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. We adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2014 and its implementation did not have a material impact to our financial statements.

Rationalizations_Notes

Rationalizations (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	-2	Rationalizations
	Industrial Materials Rationalization
	On October 31, 2013, we announced a global initiative to reduce our Industrial Materials segment's cost base and improve our competitive position. As part of this initiative, we will close our two highest cost graphite electrode plants, 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. In parallel, we adopted measures for reductions in overhead and related corporate operations. These actions in total 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.
	This rationalization initiative will result in approximately $95 million of pre-tax charges, of which approximately $25 million will be cash outlays, the majority of which will be incurred in 2014, and funded through working capital improvements. The remaining $70 million are non-cash costs, which primarily reflects the accelerated depreciation of assets, and will be expensed throughout the wind-down period. We incurred $61.8 million of expense related to this initiative in 2013.
	Impact to 2014 financial results
	In the three months ended March 31, 2014, as a result of the Industrial Materials rationalization, we incurred $0.1 million in charges for post-employment benefits (including corporate charges) in Rationalizations. As a result of the planned shut-down, certain assets in progress were written off and the estimated useful life of productive assets changed. Consequently, we incurred non-cash charges of $17.0 million of accelerated depreciation, recorded in Cost of sales. We also recorded in Cost of sales $0.3 million of other charges, including cleaning and dismantling costs, loss reserves for inventory of products. These costs were partially offset by proceeds from the sale of assets and scrap.
	Engineered Solutions Rationalization
	In order to optimize our Engineered Solutions platform and improve our cost structure, we initiated actions to centralize certain operations and reduce overhead. These actions are expected to reduce global headcount by approximately 40 people. The total expected cost of these actions is approximately $4.5 million, approximately $1.0 million of which will be cash outlays, the majority of which will be incurred in 2014. The remaining $3.5 million are non-cash costs, which primarily reflect the write-off of assets. We incurred $3.9 million of expense related to this initiative in 2013 and we expect the remainder to be incurred in 2014.
	Impact to 2014 financial results
	In the three months ended March 31, 2014, as a result of the Engineered Solutions Rationalization we incurred non-cash charges of $0.4 million for accelerated depreciation, recorded in Cost of sales.
	The following table represents the roll-forward of the liability incurred for employee termination benefits and contract termination costs incurred in connection with the two initiatives described above. This liability is recorded as a current liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
		(dollars in thousands)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	18,421
	Charges incurred	123
	Change in estimates	(37		)
	Payments and settlements	(8,665		)
	Effect of change in currency exchange rates	168
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	10,010
	Charges incurred related to these plans for the year ended March 31, 2014 are as follows:
		For the Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-14
		Industrial Materials Segment			Engineered Solutions Segment			Total
		(dollars in thousands)
	Accelerated depreciation (recorded in Cost of sales)	17,020			413			17,433
	Other (recorded in Cost of sales)	321			—			321
	Other (recorded Selling and administrative)	25			(10		)	15
	Severance and related costs (recorded in Rationalizations)	114			(28		)	86
	Total rationalization and related charges	$	17,480		$	375		$	17,855

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2014, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $2.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively. A majority of the expense, $2.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively, was recorded as selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, with the remaining expenses recorded as cost of sales and research and development.
	As of March 31, 2014, the total compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock, performance shares and stock options not yet recognized was $15.1 million, which will be recognized over the weighted average life of 1.7 years.
	Restricted Stock and Performance Shares
	Restricted stock and performance share awards activity under the plans for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was:
		Number of		Weighted-
		Shares		Average
				Grant  Date
				Fair Value
	Outstanding unvested as of January 1, 2014	1,633,491		$	10.98
	Granted	136,600		10.33
	Vested	(48,049	)	15.16
	Forfeited/canceled/expired	(525,337	)	9.61
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	1,196,705		11.34
	Stock Options
	Stock option activity under the plans for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was:
		Number of		Weighted-
		Shares		Average
				Exercise
				Price
	Outstanding as of January 1, 2014	1,916,718		$	12.47
	Granted	67,800		10.33
	Forfeited/canceled/expired	(49,203	)	12.11
	Exercised	15,000		5.46
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	1,950,315		12.46

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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
		March 31,
		2013	2014
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	134,645,729	135,729,809
	for basic calculation
	Add: Effect of stock options and restricted stock	186,829	—
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	134,832,558	135,729,809
	for diluted calculation
	Basic earnings per common share are calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income (loss) 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 1,594,615 shares in the three months ended March 31, 2013, and 1,131,088 shares in the three months ended March 31, 2014, as the exercise prices were greater than the weighted average market price of our common stock for the applicable period.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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
		March 31,
		2013			2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Net sales to external customers:
	Industrial Materials	$	208,777		$	218,776
	Engineered Solutions	44,950			62,015
	Total net sales	$	253,727		$	280,791
	Segment operating income:
	Industrial Materials	$	16,078		$	(9,423	)
	Engineered Solutions	(334		)	2,354
	Total segment operating income (loss)	$	15,744		$	(7,069	)
	Reconciliation of segment operating income to
	income before provision for income taxes
	Other expense, net	550			794
	Interest expense	9,008			8,999
	Interest income	(64		)	(58		)
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	$	6,250		$	(16,804	)

Benefit_Plans

Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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 Months Ended
		March 31,
		2013			2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Service cost	$	489		$	473
	Interest cost	1,985			2,169
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,706		)	(1,938		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	6			1
	Net cost	$	774		$	705
	The components of our consolidated net postretirement costs are set forth in the following table:
		For the Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2013			2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Service cost	$	28		$	19
	Interest cost	331			352
	Amortization of prior service benefit	(50		)	(47		)
	Net cost	$	309		$	324

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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 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, 2013. 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. However, a further deterioration in the global economic environments 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 three months ended March 31, 2014 are as follows:
		Total
		(Dollars in
		Thousands)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	496,810
	Currency translation effect	(9		)
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	496,801
	The following table summarizes acquired intangible assets with determinable useful lives by major category as of December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014:
		As of December 31, 2013								As of March 31, 2014
		Gross			Accumulated			Net		Gross		Accumulated			Net
		Carrying			Amortization			Carrying		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying
		Amount						Amount		Amount					Amount
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Trade name	7,900			(3,944		)	3,956		7,900		(4,163		)	3,737
	Technological know-how	43,349			(18,582		)	24,767		43,349		(20,089		)	23,260
	Customer –related	110,798			(44,664		)	66,134		110,798		(47,691		)	63,107
	intangible
	Total finite-lived	$	162,047		$	(67,190	)	$	94,857	$	162,047	$	(71,943	)	$	90,104
	intangible assets
	Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets was $5.2 million and $4.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014, respectively. Estimated amortization expense will approximate $14.3 million in the remainder of 2014, $17.3 million in 2015, $13.2 million in 2016, $14.4 million in 2017 and $10.7 million in 2018.

LongTerm_Debt_And_Liquidity

Long-Term Debt And Liquidity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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, 2013		As of March 31, 2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Revolving Facility	$	64,000	$	74,000
	Senior Notes	300,000		300,000
	Senior Subordinated Notes	175,675		178,672
	Other Debt	1,918		1,840
	Total	$	541,593	$	554,512
	The fair value of long-term debt, which was determined using Level 2 inputs, was $549.8 million, versus a book value of $541.6 million as of December 31, 2013. As of March 31, 2014, the fair value of our long-term debt was $566.4 million versus a book value of $554.5 million.
	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 our total leverage 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 March 31, 2014, 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.
	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 $175.7 million as of December 31, 2013 and $178.7 million as of March 31, 2014.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are comprised of the following:
		As of December 31, 2013			As of March 31, 2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Inventories:
	Raw materials and supplies	$	184,420		$	174,255
	Work in process	245,160			251,485
	Finished goods	78,446			83,426
		508,026			509,166
	Reserves	(17,612		)	(17,891		)
	Total	$	490,414		$	491,275

Interest_Expense

Interest Expense	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract]	'
Interest Expense	'
	Interest Expense
	The following table presents an analysis of interest expense:
		For the Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2013		2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Interest incurred on debt	$	5,449	$	5,322
	Amortization of discount on Senior Subordinated Notes	2,801		2,997
	Amortization of debt issuance costs	555		633
	Supply Chain Financing mark-up	203		47
	Total interest expense	$	9,008	$	8,999
	Interest Rates
	The Revolving Facility had an effective interest rate of 2.42% and 2.40% as of December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014, 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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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 supplier's 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 can 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 $9.5 million as of December 31, 2013. We recognized Mark-Up of $0.2 million as interest expense in the three months ended March 31, 2013. We had minimal borrowings under this arrangement during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and as such, we incurred negligible Mark-Up.

Contingencies

Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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 three months ended March 31, 2014, are presented below (dollars in thousands):
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	1,050
	Product warranty adjustments	(452		)
	Payments and settlements	(78		)
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	520

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	We compute and apply to ordinary income an estimated annual effective tax rate on a quarterly basis based on current and forecasted business levels and activities, including the mix of domestic and foreign results and enacted tax laws. The estimated annual effective tax rate is updated quarterly based on actual results and updated operating forecasts. 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 as a discrete item of tax. 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. We assess this approach each quarter to determine if there are any mitigating circumstances where a discrete tax rate computation would be more appropriate.
	The following table summarizes the provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014:
		For the Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2013			2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Tax expense (benefit)	$	2,040		$	(5,287	)
	Pretax income (loss)	$	6,250		$	(16,804	)
	Effective tax rates	32.6		%	31.5		%
	The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2014 reflects a discrete period effective tax rate applied to ordinary income of 31.5%. The annual effective tax rate computed for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was 32.6%. These rates differ from the statutory rate of 35% due to jurisdictional mix. Discrete items of tax included in the three month periods ended March 31, 2013 and 2014 were not material.
	A discrete period calculation was used to report the tax provision for the first three months of 2014 rather than an estimated annual effective tax rate because the estimated range of forecasted annual profit before tax produces significant variability and makes it difficult to reasonably estimate the annual effective tax rate. We are expected to be at a near break-even level of forecasted income for the year. However, due to the $17.9 million million of rationalization and related charges for the quarter relating to the global initiative announced on October 31, 2013 to reduce our Industrial Materials’ cost base and improve our competitive position, we incurred a loss for the quarter. The rationalization plan is targeted to be substantially complete by the end of the second quarter of 2014, after which time we expect to return to overall profitability in the second half of the year. See Note 2 for more information on Rationalizations.
	As of March 31, 2014, we had unrecognized tax benefits of $4.7 million, 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 $2.5 million may occur within 12 months due to the expiration of statutes of limitation.
	During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we settled our audits with the U.S. federal tax authorities for the tax years ended 2008 and 2010-2011 reducing our unrecognized tax benefits by $2.7 million, of which $0.3 million had 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. All U.S. federal tax years prior to 2012 are generally closed by statute or have been audited and settled with the applicable domestic tax authorities. All other jurisdictions are still open to examination beginning after 2008.
	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 the significant positive evidence does not yet outweigh the negative evidence in regards to whether or not a valuation allowance is required, we have maintained valuation allowances on those deferred tax assets.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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 three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2014.
	In 2013 and 2014, 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 March 31, 2014, we had outstanding Mexican peso, South African rand, Brazilian real, euro, and Japanese yen currency contracts with aggregate notional amounts of $151.0 million. The foreign currency derivatives outstanding as of March 31, 2014 have several maturity dates ranging from April 2014 to December 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 months ended March 31, 2014. As of March 31, 2014, we had outstanding derivative swap contracts for refined oil products with aggregate notional amounts of $23.2 million. These contracts have maturity dates ranging from April 2014 to June 2014.
	Net Investment Hedges
	We use certain intercompany debt to hedge a portion of our net investment in our foreign operations against currency exposure (net investment hedge). Intercompany debt designated in foreign currency and designated as a non-derivative net investment hedging instrument was $25.2 million and $18.6 million as of December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014, respectively. Within our currency translation adjustment portion of other comprehensive income, we recorded a gain of $1.6 million in three months ended March 31, 2013 and a gain of $0.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014 resulting from these net investment hedges.
	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, 2013 and March 31, 2014:
		Asset Derivatives						Liability Derivatives
		Location		Fair  Value				Location		Fair  Value
	As of December 31, 2013	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	772			Other payables		$	1,185
	Commodity derivative contracts	Other current assets		834				Other current liabilities		—
	Total fair value			$	1,606					$	1,185
	As of March 31, 2014
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	621			Other payables		$	796
	Commodity derivative contracts	Other current assets		27				Other current liabilities		—
	Total fair value			$	648					$	796
		Asset Derivatives						Liability Derivatives
		Location		Fair  Value				Location		Fair  Value
	As of December 31, 2013	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	328			Other payables		$	24
	Total fair value			$	328					$	24
	As of March 31, 2014
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	254			Other payables		$	221
	Total fair value			$	254					$	221
	The location and amount of realized (gains) losses on derivatives are recognized in the Statements of Operations when the hedged item impacts earnings and are as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2014:
					Amount of (Gain)/Loss
					Recognized (Effective
					Portion)
	Three Months Ended March 31,		Location of (Gain)/Loss Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)		2013				2014
					(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives, excluding tax		Cost of goods sold/Other expense / (income) / Revenue		$	94			$	301
	of ($9) and ($4), respectively
	Commodity forward derivatives, excluding		Cost of goods sold / Revenue		$	(323	)		$	529
	tax of $116 and ($190), respectively.
					Amount of (Gain)/Loss
					Recognized
	Three Months Ended March 31,		Location of (Gain)/Loss Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations		2013				2014
					(Dollars in thousands)
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives		Cost of goods sold/Other expense (income)		$	(1,782	)		$	(191	)
	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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Consolidating Financials [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Guarantor Information	'
	-15	Guarantor Information
	On November 20, 2012, GrafTech International Ltd. (the “Parent”), issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes. The Senior Notes mature on November 15, 2020 and bear interest at a rate of 6.375% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The Senior Notes have been guaranteed on a senior basis by the following wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Parent: GrafTech Finance Inc., GrafTech Holdings Inc., GrafTech USA LLC, Seadrift Coke LLP, Fiber Materials, Inc., Intermat, GrafTech Global Enterprises Inc., GrafTech International Holdings Inc., GrafTech DE LLC, GrafTech Seadrift Holding Corp, GrafTech International Trading Inc., GrafTech Technology LLC, GrafTech NY Inc., and Graphite Electrode Network LLC.
	The guarantors of the Senior Notes, solely in their respective capacities as such, are collectively called the “Guarantors.” Our other subsidiaries, which are not guarantors of the Senior Notes, are called the “Non-Guarantors.”
	All of the guarantees are unsecured. All of the guarantees are full, unconditional (subject to limited exceptions described below) and joint and several. Each of the Guarantors are 100% owned, directly or indirectly, by the Parent. All of the guarantees of the Senior Notes continue until the Senior Notes have been paid in full, and payment under such guarantees could be required immediately upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Senior Notes. If a Guarantor makes a payment under its guarantee of the Senior Notes, it would have the right under certain circumstances to seek contribution from the other Guarantors.
	The Guarantors will be released from the guarantees upon the occurrence of certain events, including the following:  the unconditional release or discharge of any guarantee or indebtedness that resulted in the creation of the guarantee of the Senior Notes by such Guarantor; the sale or other disposition, including by way of merger or consolidation or the sale of its capital stock, following which such Guarantor is no longer a subsidiary of the Parent; or the Parent's exercise of its legal defeasance option or its covenant defeasance option as described in the indenture applicable to the Senior Notes.  If any Guarantor is released, no holder of the Senior Notes will have a claim as a creditor against such Guarantor and the indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables and preferred stock, if any, of such Guarantor will be effectively senior to the claim of any holders of the Senior Notes.
	Investments in subsidiaries are recorded on the equity basis.
	The following tables set forth condensed consolidating balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014 and condensed consolidating statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2014 and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2014 of the Parent, Guarantors and the Non-Guarantors.
	Amounts presented in comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 have been revised.  Previously the Company did not present comprehensive income of subsidiaries in the guarantor column. This amount has been revised to present $5,195 in comprehensive income for the guarantor.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	As of December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	—			$	4,752			$	7,136			$	—			$	11,888
	Accounts receivable - affiliates		42,410				28,551				15,824				(86,785		)		—
	Accounts receivable - trade		—				48,998				150,568				—				199,566
	Inventories		—				174,935				315,479				—				490,414
	Prepaid and other current assets		—				22,555				51,235				—				73,790
	Total current assets		42,410				279,791				540,242				(86,785		)		775,658
	Investment in affiliates		1,709,914				828,012				—				(2,537,926		)		—
	Property, plant and equipment		—				540,273				280,712				—				820,985
	Deferred income taxes		—				—				10,334				—				10,334
	Goodwill		—				293,162				203,648				—				496,810
	Notes receivable - affiliate		51,090				7,413				—				(58,503		)		—
	Other assets		4,752				53,447				55,862				—				114,061
	Total assets		$	1,808,166			$	2,002,098			$	1,090,798			$	(2,683,214	)		$	2,217,848
	LIABILITIES AND
	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable - affiliate		$	—			$	58,206			$	28,579			$	(86,785	)		$	—
	Accounts payable - trade		—				41,971				73,241				—				115,212
	Short-term debt		—				165				996				—				1,161
	Accrued income and other taxes		2,678				4,736				23,273				—				30,687
	Rationalizations		—				1,890				16,531				—				18,421
	Supply chain financing liability		—				—				9,455				—				9,455
	Other accrued liabilities		2,444				12,404				26,091				—				40,939
	Total current liabilities		5,122				119,372				178,166				(86,785		)		215,875
	Long-term debt - affiliate		—				51,090				7,413				(58,503		)		—
	Long-term debt - third party		475,675				50,525				15,393				—				541,593
	Other long-term obligations		—				66,590				31,357				—				97,947
	Deferred income taxes		6,620				4,607				30,457				—				41,684
	Stockholders' equity		1,320,749				1,709,914				828,012				(2,537,926		)		1,320,749
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	1,808,166			$	2,002,098			$	1,090,798			$	(2,683,214	)		$	2,217,848
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	As of March 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	—			$	5,782			$	11,542			$	—			$	17,324
	Accounts receivable - affiliates		43,730				25,271				23,489				(92,490		)		—
	Accounts receivable - trade		—				57,341				148,344				—				205,685
	Inventories		—				182,594				308,681				—				491,275
	Prepaid and other current assets		—				25,118				56,163				—				81,281
	Total current assets		43,730				296,106				548,219				(92,490		)		795,565
	Investment in affiliates		1,706,171				809,466				—				(2,515,637		)		—
	Property, plant and equipment		—				537,165				261,214				—				798,379
	Deferred income taxes		—				—				10,117				—				10,117
Goodwill		—				293,162				203,639				—				496,801
Notes receivable - affiliate		52,445				7,413								(59,858		)		—
Other assets		4,600				50,306				53,723				—				108,629
Total assets		$	1,806,946			$	1,993,618			$	1,076,912			$	(2,667,985	)		$	2,209,491
LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable - affiliate		—				67,470				25,020				(92,490		)		—
Accounts payable - trade		17				47,017				71,831				—				118,865
Short-term debt		—				154				14				—				168
Accrued income and other taxes		600				—				25,717				—				26,317
Rationalizations						1,314				8,696								10,010
Other accrued liabilities		7,225				13,231				25,879				—				46,335
Total current liabilities		7,842				129,186				157,157				(92,490		)		201,695
Long-term debt - affiliate		—				52,445				7,413				(59,858		)		—
Long-term debt - third party		478,672				34,492				41,348				—				554,512
Other long-term obligations		—				65,300				31,440				—				96,740
Deferred income taxes		6,620				6,024				30,088				—				42,732
Stockholders' equity		1,313,812				1,706,171				809,466				(2,515,637		)		1,313,812
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	1,806,946			$	1,993,618			$	1,076,912			$	(2,667,985	)		$	2,209,491
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three months ended March 31, 2013
(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	45,267			$	36,152			$	(81,419	)		$	—
Sales - third party		—				98,196				155,531				—				253,727
Net sales		—				143,463				191,683				(81,419		)		253,727
Cost of sales		—				122,826				163,770				(81,419		)		205,177
Gross profit		—				20,637				27,913				—				48,550
Research and development		—				3,093				—				—				3,093
Selling and administrative expenses		—				12,494				17,219				—				29,713
Operating income		—				5,050				10,694				—				15,744
Other expense, net		—				43				507				—				550
Interest expense - affiliate		—				399				188				(587		)		—
Interest expense - third party		7,745				805				458				—				9,008
Interest income - affiliate		(364		)		(188		)		(35		)		587				—
Interest income - third party		—				—				(64		)		—				(64		)
(Loss) income before income taxes		(7,381		)		3,991				9,640				—			`	6,250
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(2,620		)		1,443				3,217				—				2,040
Equity in earnings of subsidiary		8,971				6,423				—				(15,394		)		—
Net income (loss)		$	4,210			$	8,971			$	6,423			$	(15,394	)		$	4,210
Statements of
Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)		$	4,210			$	8,971			$	6,423			$	(15,394	)		$	4,210
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(3,776		)		(3,776		)		(4,351		)		8,127				(3,776		)
Comprehensive (loss) income		$	434			$	5,195			$	2,072			$	(7,267	)		$	434
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three months ended March 31, 2014
(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	70,357			$	35,207			$	(105,564	)		$	—
Sales - third party		—				111,124				169,667				—				280,791
Net sales		—				181,481				204,874				(105,564		)		280,791
Cost of sales		—				157,029				203,632				(105,564		)		255,097
Gross profit		—				24,452				1,242				—				25,694
Research and development		—				2,770				—				—				2,770
Selling and administrative expenses		—				9,867				20,040				—				29,907
Rationalizations		—				36				50				—				86
Operating income (loss)		—				11,779				(18,848		)		—				(7,069		)
Other expense (income), net		—				824				(30		)		—				794
Interest expense - affiliate		—				226				—				(226		)		—
Interest expense - third party		7,952				740				307				—				8,999
Interest income - affiliate		(226		)		—				—				226				—
Interest income - third party		—				—				(58		)		—				(58		)
(Loss) income before income taxes		(7,726		)		9,989				(19,067		)		—			`	(16,804		)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(2,781		)		4,552				(7,058		)		—				(5,287		)
Equity in losses of subsidiary		(6,572		)		(12,009		)		—				18,581				—
Net (loss) income		$	(11,517	)		$	(6,572	)		$	(12,009	)		$	18,581			$	(11,517	)
Statements of
Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)		$	(11,517	)		$	(6,572	)		$	(12,009	)		$	18,581			$	(11,517	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		2,072				2,072				2,477				(4,549		)		2,072
Comprehensive (loss) income		$	(9,445	)		$	(4,500	)		$	(9,532	)		$	14,032			$	(9,445	)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three months ended March 31, 2013
(in thousands)
													Consolidating
									Non-				Entries and
	Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net cash provided by	$	455			$	14,863			$	2,681			$	—			$	17,999
operating activities:
Cash flow from investing activities:
(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	(60		)		—				—				60				—
Capital expenditures	—				(10,003		)		(3,153		)		—				(13,156		)
Proceeds from derivative instruments	—				495				1,686				—				2,181
Net cash (used in) provided by	(60		)		(9,508		)		(1,467		)		60				(10,975		)
investing activities
Cash flow from financing activities:
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	—				60				—				(60		)		—
Short-term debt borrowings	—				2				(6,326		)		—				(6,324		)
Revolving Facility borrowings	—				26,000				40,000				—				66,000
Revolving Facility reductions	—				(32,500		)		(20,000		)		—				(52,500		)
Principal payments on long term debt	—				(44		)		(55		)		—				(99		)
Supply chain financing	—				—				(14,304		)		—				(14,304		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	132				—				—				—				132
Purchase of treasury shares	(181		)		—				—				—				(181		)
Other	(346		)		(15		)		(5,286		)		—				(5,647		)
Net cash used in	(395		)		(6,497		)		(5,971		)		(60		)		(12,923		)
financing activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash	—				(1,142		)		(4,757		)		—				(5,899		)
and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes	—				—				(114		)		—				(114		)
on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at	—				4,425				12,892				—				17,317
beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—			$	3,283			$	8,021			$	—			$	11,304
at end of period
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three months ended March 31, 2014
(in thousands)
													Consolidating
									Non-				Entries and
	Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in)	$	496			$	31,748			$	(10,154	)		$	—			$	22,090
operating activities:
Cash flow from investing activities:
Loans to affiliates	(1,355		)		—				—				1,355				—
Capital expenditures	—				(16,486		)		(5,242		)		—				(21,728		)
Payments for derivatives	—				(258		)		(109		)		—				(367		)
Proceeds from sale of assets	—				714				1,181				—				1,895
Insurance recoveries	—				—				3,057				—				3,057
Net cash (used in) provided by	(1,355		)		(16,030		)		(1,113		)		1,355				(17,143		)
investing activities
Cash flow from financing activities:
Repayments to affiliates	—				1,355				—				(1,355		)		—
Short-term debt borrowings	—				(11		)		(983		)		—				(994		)
Revolving Facility borrowings	—				30,000				45,000				—				75,000
Revolving Facility reductions	—				(46,000		)		(19,000		)		—				(65,000		)
Principal payments on long term debt	—				(32		)		(60		)		—				(92		)
Supply chain financing	—				—				(9,455		)		—				(9,455		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	82				—				—				—				82
Purchase of treasury shares	(141		)		—				—				—				(141		)
Other	918				—				—				—				918
Net cash provided by (used in)	859				(14,688		)		15,502				(1,355		)		318
financing activities
Net increase in cash	—				1,030				4,235				—				5,265
and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes	—				—				171				—				171
on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at	—				4,752				7,136				—				11,888
beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—			$	5,782			$	11,542			$	—			$	17,324
at end of period

Subsequent_Events_Notes

Subsequent Events (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	-16	Subsequent Events
	On April 23, 2014, GrafTech and certain of its subsidiaries, entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement that provides for, among other things, a five-year tenor, reduced borrowing spreads and greater financial flexibility. This amended facility has a borrowing capacity of $470 million and matures in April 2019.
	As a result of the refinancing, we expect to incur approximately $0.3 million of accelerated amortization charges related to debt issuance costs associated with the previous arrangement. These charges will be recognized as non-cash interest expense in the second quarter of 2014. Debt issuance costs associated with the new facility will be amortized over the life of the agreement.
	As of March 31, 2014, we had $206 million of unused borrowing capacity under the the previous arrangement(after considering financial covenants restrictions and the outstanding letters of credit of approximately $9.2 million). Had this Amended and Restated Credit Agreement been in place as of March 31, 2014, we would have had $332 million of unused borrowing capacity (after considering financial covenants restrictions and the outstanding letters of credit of approximately $9.2 million).
	The interest rate applicable to the Amended and Restated Credit Facility is, at GrafTech’s option, either LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.00% (depending on our total net leverage ratio) or, in the case of dollar denominated loans, the alternate base rate plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 1.00% (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 0.20% to 0.35% (depending on our total leverage ratio) on the undrawn portion of the commitments under the Revolving Facility.
	The new financial covenants require us to maintain a minimum cash interest coverage ratio of 2.50 to 1.00 and a maximum senior secured leverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00, subject to adjustment for certain events.

Organization_And_Summary_Of_Si1

Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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, 2013 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, 2013 (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.
	C. New Accounting Standards
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance on Income Taxes for “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” This guidance requires that financial statements reflect a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward as reduced by any unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit. The updated guidance is effective for the Company's interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. We adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2014 and its implementation did not have a material impact to our financial statements.

Rationalizations_Tables

Rationalizations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
		For the Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-14
		Industrial Materials Segment		Engineered Solutions Segment			Total
		(dollars in thousands)
	Accelerated depreciation (recorded in Cost of sales)	17,020		413			17,433
	Other (recorded in Cost of sales)	321		—			321
	Other (recorded Selling and administrative)	25		(10		)	15
	Severance and related costs (recorded in Rationalizations)	114		(28		)	86
	Total rationalization and related charges	$	17,480	$	375		$	17,855

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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 three months ended March 31, 2014 was:
		Number of		Weighted-
		Shares		Average
				Grant  Date
				Fair Value
	Outstanding unvested as of January 1, 2014	1,633,491		$	10.98
	Granted	136,600		10.33
	Vested	(48,049	)	15.16
	Forfeited/canceled/expired	(525,337	)	9.61
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	1,196,705		11.34
Schedule Of Stock Option Activity Under The Plans	'
		Number of		Weighted-
		Shares		Average
				Exercise
				Price
	Outstanding as of January 1, 2014	1,916,718		$	12.47
	Granted	67,800		10.33
	Forfeited/canceled/expired	(49,203	)	12.11
	Exercised	15,000		5.46
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	1,950,315		12.46

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	'
		For the Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2013	2014
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	134,645,729	135,729,809
	for basic calculation
	Add: Effect of stock options and restricted stock	186,829	—
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	134,832,558	135,729,809
	for diluted calculation

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Financial Information Concerning Reportable Segments	'
		For the Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2013			2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Net sales to external customers:
	Industrial Materials	$	208,777		$	218,776
	Engineered Solutions	44,950			62,015
	Total net sales	$	253,727		$	280,791
	Segment operating income:
	Industrial Materials	$	16,078		$	(9,423	)
	Engineered Solutions	(334		)	2,354
	Total segment operating income (loss)	$	15,744		$	(7,069	)
	Reconciliation of segment operating income to
	income before provision for income taxes
	Other expense, net	550			794
	Interest expense	9,008			8,999
	Interest income	(64		)	(58		)
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	$	6,250		$	(16,804	)

Benefit_Plans_Tables

Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Pension Costs [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule Of Benefit Plans	'
		For the Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2013			2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Service cost	$	489		$	473
	Interest cost	1,985			2,169
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,706		)	(1,938		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	6			1
	Net cost	$	774		$	705
Postretirement Costs [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule Of Benefit Plans	'
		For the Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2013			2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Service cost	$	28		$	19
	Interest cost	331			352
	Amortization of prior service benefit	(50		)	(47		)
	Net cost	$	309		$	324

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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, 2013	$	496,810
	Currency translation effect	(9		)
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	496,801
Schedule Of Intangible Assets With Determinable Useful Lives By Major Category	'
		As of December 31, 2013								As of March 31, 2014
		Gross			Accumulated			Net		Gross		Accumulated			Net
		Carrying			Amortization			Carrying		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying
		Amount						Amount		Amount					Amount
		(Dollars in Thousands)
	Trade name	7,900			(3,944		)	3,956		7,900		(4,163		)	3,737
	Technological know-how	43,349			(18,582		)	24,767		43,349		(20,089		)	23,260
	Customer –related	110,798			(44,664		)	66,134		110,798		(47,691		)	63,107
	intangible
	Total finite-lived	$	162,047		$	(67,190	)	$	94,857	$	162,047	$	(71,943	)	$	90,104
	intangible assets

LongTerm_Debt_And_Liquidity_Ta

Long-Term Debt And Liquidity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt	'
		As of December 31, 2013		As of March 31, 2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Revolving Facility	$	64,000	$	74,000
	Senior Notes	300,000		300,000
	Senior Subordinated Notes	175,675		178,672
	Other Debt	1,918		1,840
	Total	$	541,593	$	554,512

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Inventories	'
		As of December 31, 2013			As of March 31, 2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Inventories:
	Raw materials and supplies	$	184,420		$	174,255
	Work in process	245,160			251,485
	Finished goods	78,446			83,426
		508,026			509,166
	Reserves	(17,612		)	(17,891		)
	Total	$	490,414		$	491,275

Interest_Expense_Tables

Interest Expense (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Interest Expense	'
		For the Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2013		2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Interest incurred on debt	$	5,449	$	5,322
	Amortization of discount on Senior Subordinated Notes	2,801		2,997
	Amortization of debt issuance costs	555		633
	Supply Chain Financing mark-up	203		47
	Total interest expense	$	9,008	$	8,999

Contingencies_Tables

Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Loss Contingency [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Product Warranties Accrual	'
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	1,050
	Product warranty adjustments	(452		)
	Payments and settlements	(78		)
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	520

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Provision For Income Taxes	'
		For the Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2013			2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Tax expense (benefit)	$	2,040		$	(5,287	)
	Pretax income (loss)	$	6,250		$	(16,804	)
	Effective tax rates	32.6		%	31.5		%

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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, 2013	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	772			Other payables		$	1,185
	Commodity derivative contracts	Other current assets		834				Other current liabilities		—
	Total fair value			$	1,606					$	1,185
	As of March 31, 2014
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	621			Other payables		$	796
	Commodity derivative contracts	Other current assets		27				Other current liabilities		—
	Total fair value			$	648					$	796
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, 2013	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	328			Other payables		$	24
	Total fair value			$	328					$	24
	As of March 31, 2014
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives	Other receivables		$	254			Other payables		$	221
	Total fair value			$	254					$	221
Schedule Of Realized (Gains) Losses On Derivatives Recognized In Statement Of Income	'
					Amount of (Gain)/Loss
					Recognized (Effective
					Portion)
	Three Months Ended March 31,		Location of (Gain)/Loss Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)		2013				2014
					(Dollars in Thousands)
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives, excluding tax		Cost of goods sold/Other expense / (income) / Revenue		$	94			$	301
	of ($9) and ($4), respectively
	Commodity forward derivatives, excluding		Cost of goods sold / Revenue		$	(323	)		$	529
	tax of $116 and ($190), respectively.
					Amount of (Gain)/Loss
					Recognized
	Three Months Ended March 31,		Location of (Gain)/Loss Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations		2013				2014
					(Dollars in thousands)
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign currency derivatives		Cost of goods sold/Other expense (income)		$	(1,782	)		$	(191	)

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa1

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Consolidating Financials [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	As of December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	—			$	4,752			$	7,136			$	—			$	11,888
	Accounts receivable - affiliates		42,410				28,551				15,824				(86,785		)		—
	Accounts receivable - trade		—				48,998				150,568				—				199,566
	Inventories		—				174,935				315,479				—				490,414
	Prepaid and other current assets		—				22,555				51,235				—				73,790
	Total current assets		42,410				279,791				540,242				(86,785		)		775,658
	Investment in affiliates		1,709,914				828,012				—				(2,537,926		)		—
	Property, plant and equipment		—				540,273				280,712				—				820,985
	Deferred income taxes		—				—				10,334				—				10,334
	Goodwill		—				293,162				203,648				—				496,810
	Notes receivable - affiliate		51,090				7,413				—				(58,503		)		—
	Other assets		4,752				53,447				55,862				—				114,061
	Total assets		$	1,808,166			$	2,002,098			$	1,090,798			$	(2,683,214	)		$	2,217,848
	LIABILITIES AND
	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable - affiliate		$	—			$	58,206			$	28,579			$	(86,785	)		$	—
	Accounts payable - trade		—				41,971				73,241				—				115,212
	Short-term debt		—				165				996				—				1,161
	Accrued income and other taxes		2,678				4,736				23,273				—				30,687
	Rationalizations		—				1,890				16,531				—				18,421
	Supply chain financing liability		—				—				9,455				—				9,455
	Other accrued liabilities		2,444				12,404				26,091				—				40,939
	Total current liabilities		5,122				119,372				178,166				(86,785		)		215,875
	Long-term debt - affiliate		—				51,090				7,413				(58,503		)		—
	Long-term debt - third party		475,675				50,525				15,393				—				541,593
	Other long-term obligations		—				66,590				31,357				—				97,947
	Deferred income taxes		6,620				4,607				30,457				—				41,684
	Stockholders' equity		1,320,749				1,709,914				828,012				(2,537,926		)		1,320,749
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	1,808,166			$	2,002,098			$	1,090,798			$	(2,683,214	)		$	2,217,848
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	As of March 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	—			$	5,782			$	11,542			$	—			$	17,324
	Accounts receivable - affiliates		43,730				25,271				23,489				(92,490		)		—
	Accounts receivable - trade		—				57,341				148,344				—				205,685
	Inventories		—				182,594				308,681				—				491,275
	Prepaid and other current assets		—				25,118				56,163				—				81,281
	Total current assets		43,730				296,106				548,219				(92,490		)		795,565
	Investment in affiliates		1,706,171				809,466				—				(2,515,637		)		—
	Property, plant and equipment		—				537,165				261,214				—				798,379
	Deferred income taxes		—				—				10,117				—				10,117
	Goodwill		—				293,162				203,639				—				496,801
	Notes receivable - affiliate		52,445				7,413								(59,858		)		—
	Other assets		4,600				50,306				53,723				—				108,629
	Total assets		$	1,806,946			$	1,993,618			$	1,076,912			$	(2,667,985	)		$	2,209,491
	LIABILITIES AND
	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable - affiliate		—				67,470				25,020				(92,490		)		—
Accounts payable - trade		17				47,017				71,831				—				118,865
Short-term debt		—				154				14				—				168
Accrued income and other taxes		600				—				25,717				—				26,317
Rationalizations						1,314				8,696								10,010
Other accrued liabilities		7,225				13,231				25,879				—				46,335
Total current liabilities		7,842				129,186				157,157				(92,490		)		201,695
Long-term debt - affiliate		—				52,445				7,413				(59,858		)		—
Long-term debt - third party		478,672				34,492				41,348				—				554,512
Other long-term obligations		—				65,300				31,440				—				96,740
Deferred income taxes		6,620				6,024				30,088				—				42,732
Stockholders' equity		1,313,812				1,706,171				809,466				(2,515,637		)		1,313,812
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	1,806,946			$	1,993,618			$	1,076,912			$	(2,667,985	)		$	2,209,491
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	For the three months ended March 31, 2013
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	45,267			$	36,152			$	(81,419	)		$	—
	Sales - third party		—				98,196				155,531				—				253,727
	Net sales		—				143,463				191,683				(81,419		)		253,727
	Cost of sales		—				122,826				163,770				(81,419		)		205,177
	Gross profit		—				20,637				27,913				—				48,550
	Research and development		—				3,093				—				—				3,093
	Selling and administrative expenses		—				12,494				17,219				—				29,713
	Operating income		—				5,050				10,694				—				15,744
	Other expense, net		—				43				507				—				550
	Interest expense - affiliate		—				399				188				(587		)		—
	Interest expense - third party		7,745				805				458				—				9,008
	Interest income - affiliate		(364		)		(188		)		(35		)		587				—
	Interest income - third party		—				—				(64		)		—				(64		)
	(Loss) income before income taxes		(7,381		)		3,991				9,640				—			`	6,250
	(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(2,620		)		1,443				3,217				—				2,040
	Equity in earnings of subsidiary		8,971				6,423				—				(15,394		)		—
	Net income (loss)		$	4,210			$	8,971			$	6,423			$	(15,394	)		$	4,210
	Statements of
	Comprehensive Income
	Net income (loss)		$	4,210			$	8,971			$	6,423			$	(15,394	)		$	4,210
	Other comprehensive (loss) income		(3,776		)		(3,776		)		(4,351		)		8,127				(3,776		)
	Comprehensive (loss) income		$	434			$	5,195			$	2,072			$	(7,267	)		$	434
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
															Consolidating
											Non-				Entries and
			Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Sales - affiliates		$	—			$	70,357			$	35,207			$	(105,564	)		$	—
	Sales - third party		—				111,124				169,667				—				280,791
	Net sales		—				181,481				204,874				(105,564		)		280,791
	Cost of sales		—				157,029				203,632				(105,564		)		255,097
	Gross profit		—				24,452				1,242				—				25,694
	Research and development		—				2,770				—				—				2,770
	Selling and administrative expenses		—				9,867				20,040				—				29,907
	Rationalizations		—				36				50				—				86
	Operating income (loss)		—				11,779				(18,848		)		—				(7,069		)
	Other expense (income), net		—				824				(30		)		—				794
	Interest expense - affiliate		—				226				—				(226		)		—
	Interest expense - third party		7,952				740				307				—				8,999
	Interest income - affiliate		(226		)		—				—				226				—
	Interest income - third party		—				—				(58		)		—				(58		)
	(Loss) income before income taxes		(7,726		)		9,989				(19,067		)		—			`	(16,804		)
	(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(2,781		)		4,552				(7,058		)		—				(5,287		)
	Equity in losses of subsidiary		(6,572		)		(12,009		)		—				18,581				—
	Net (loss) income		$	(11,517	)		$	(6,572	)		$	(12,009	)		$	18,581			$	(11,517	)
	Statements of
	Comprehensive Income
	Net income (loss)		$	(11,517	)		$	(6,572	)		$	(12,009	)		$	18,581			$	(11,517	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss)		2,072				2,072				2,477				(4,549		)		2,072
	Comprehensive (loss) income		$	(9,445	)		$	(4,500	)		$	(9,532	)		$	14,032			$	(9,445	)
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	For the three months ended March 31, 2013
	(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Net cash provided by	$	455			$	14,863			$	2,681			$	—			$	17,999
	operating activities:
	Cash flow from investing activities:
	(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	(60		)		—				—				60				—
	Capital expenditures	—				(10,003		)		(3,153		)		—				(13,156		)
	Proceeds from derivative instruments	—				495				1,686				—				2,181
	Net cash (used in) provided by	(60		)		(9,508		)		(1,467		)		60				(10,975		)
	investing activities
	Cash flow from financing activities:
	Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	—				60				—				(60		)		—
	Short-term debt borrowings	—				2				(6,326		)		—				(6,324		)
	Revolving Facility borrowings	—				26,000				40,000				—				66,000
	Revolving Facility reductions	—				(32,500		)		(20,000		)		—				(52,500		)
	Principal payments on long term debt	—				(44		)		(55		)		—				(99		)
	Supply chain financing	—				—				(14,304		)		—				(14,304		)
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options	132				—				—				—				132
	Purchase of treasury shares	(181		)		—				—				—				(181		)
	Other	(346		)		(15		)		(5,286		)		—				(5,647		)
	Net cash used in	(395		)		(6,497		)		(5,971		)		(60		)		(12,923		)
	financing activities
	Net (decrease) increase in cash	—				(1,142		)		(4,757		)		—				(5,899		)
	and cash equivalents
	Effect of exchange rate changes	—				—				(114		)		—				(114		)
	on cash and cash equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents at	—				4,425				12,892				—				17,317
	beginning of period
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—			$	3,283			$	8,021			$	—			$	11,304
	at end of period
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
														Consolidating
										Non-				Entries and
		Parent				Guarantors				Guarantors				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Net cash provided by (used in)	$	496			$	31,748			$	(10,154	)		$	—			$	22,090
	operating activities:
	Cash flow from investing activities:
	Loans to affiliates	(1,355		)		—				—				1,355				—
	Capital expenditures	—				(16,486		)		(5,242		)		—				(21,728		)
	Payments for derivatives	—				(258		)		(109		)		—				(367		)
	Proceeds from sale of assets	—				714				1,181				—				1,895
	Insurance recoveries	—				—				3,057				—				3,057
	Net cash (used in) provided by	(1,355		)		(16,030		)		(1,113		)		1,355				(17,143		)
	investing activities
	Cash flow from financing activities:
	Repayments to affiliates	—				1,355				—				(1,355		)		—
	Short-term debt borrowings	—				(11		)		(983		)		—				(994		)
	Revolving Facility borrowings	—				30,000				45,000				—				75,000
	Revolving Facility reductions	—				(46,000		)		(19,000		)		—				(65,000		)
	Principal payments on long term debt	—				(32		)		(60		)		—				(92		)
	Supply chain financing	—				—				(9,455		)		—				(9,455		)
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options	82				—				—				—				82
	Purchase of treasury shares	(141		)		—				—				—				(141		)
	Other	918				—				—				—				918
	Net cash provided by (used in)	859				(14,688		)		15,502				(1,355		)		318
	financing activities
	Net increase in cash	—				1,030				4,235				—				5,265
and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes	—				—				171				—				171
on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at	—				4,752				7,136				—				11,888
beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—			$	5,782			$	11,542			$	—			$	17,324
at end of period

Rationalizations_Details

Rationalizations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Liability	$10,010	'	$18,421
Restructuring Charges	86	0	'
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	-37	'	'
Payments for Restructuring	-8,665	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	168	'	'
Industrial Materials [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Accelerated Depreciation	$17,020	'	'

Rationalizations_Rollforward_o

Rationalizations Rollforward of Rationalization Liability (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring and Related Liability	$10,010	$18,421
Restructuring and Related Charges to Accrual	123	'
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	-37	'
Payments for Restructuring	-8,665	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	$168	'

Rationalizations_Rationalizati

Rationalizations Rationalization Text (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
	metric_tons
Restructuring and related severance costs	$17,433,000	'
Estimated Reduction in Capacity	60,000	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	86,000	0
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	95,000,000	'
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	25,000,000	'
Expected Rationalization Charges For Following Year	70,000,000	'
Other Rationalization Charges in Cost of Sales	321,000	'
Engineered Solutions [Member]	'	'
Restructuring and related severance costs	413,000	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	4,500,000	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated	40	'
Restructuring and related - expected cash outlays	1,000,000	'
Expected Rationalization Charges For Following Year	3,500,000	'
Other Rationalization Charges in Cost of Sales	0	'
Industrial Materials [Member]	'	'
Restructuring and related severance and contract termination costs	100,000	'
Restructuring Reserve, Accelerated Depreciation	17,020,000	'
Other Rationalization Charges in Cost of Sales	$321,000	'

Rationalizations_Rationalizati1

Rationalizations Rationalization Costs Incurred (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	$86	$0
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges	17,433	'
Other Rationalization Charges in Cost of Sales	321	'
Other Restructuring Costs	15	'
Restructuring and related severance costs	86	'
Restructuring Charges	17,855	'
Industrial Materials [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Accelerated Depreciation	17,020	'
Other Rationalization Charges in Cost of Sales	321	'
Other Restructuring Costs	25	'
Restructuring and related severance costs	114	'
Engineered Solutions [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges	413	'
Other Rationalization Charges in Cost of Sales	0	'
Other Restructuring Costs	-10	'
Restructuring and related severance costs	($28)	'

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
share based compensation net of rationalizations	$500,000	$2,400,000	'
Stock-based compensation	522,000	2,366,000	'
Compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock, performance shares and stock options not yet recognized	'	'	15,100,000
Compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock, performance shares and stock options not yet recognized, weighted average life, in years	'1 year 8 months 23 days	'	'
Selling And Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	$500,000	$2,100,000	'

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Restricted Stock And Performance Share Awards Activity) (Details) (Restricted Stock And Performance Shares [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	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, 2014	1,633,491	1,196,705
Number of Shares, Granted	136,600	'
Number of Shares, Vested	-48,049	'
Number of Shares, Forfeited/canceled/expired	-525,337	'
Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	'	1,196,705
Outstanding unvested as of January 1, 2014	$10.98	'
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$10.33	'
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$15.16	'
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited/canceled/expired	$9.61	'
Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	$11.34	'

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu1

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Option Activity Under The Plans) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
		Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding unvested as of January 1, 2014	1,950,315	1,916,718
Number of Shares, Granted	'	67,800
Number of Shares, Forfeited/canceled/expired	'	-49,203
Number of Shares, Exercised	'	15,000
Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	1,950,315	'
Outstanding as of January 1, 2014	'	$12.47
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted	'	$10.33
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited/canceled/expired	'	$5.46
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	'	$12.11
Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	'	$12.46

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic calculation	135,729,809	134,645,729
Add: Effect of stock options and restricted stock	0	186,829
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted calculation	135,729,809	134,832,558
Shares which exclude consideration of stock options in calculation of diluted shares outstanding	1,131,088	1,594,615

Segment_Reporting_Schedule_Of_

Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Financial Information Concerning Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total net sales	$280,791	$253,727
Total segment operating income (loss)	-7,069	15,744
Other expense (income), net	794	550
Interest expense	8,999	9,008
Interest income	-58	-64
Income before provision for income taxes	-16,804	6,250
Industrial Materials [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total net sales	218,776	208,777
Total segment operating income (loss)	-9,423	16,078
Engineered Solutions [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total net sales	62,015	44,950
Total segment operating income (loss)	$2,354	($334)

Benefit_Plans_Schedule_Of_Bene

Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Benefit Plans) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Pension Costs [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	$473	$489
Interest cost	2,169	1,985
Expected return on plan assets	-1,938	-1,706
Amortization of prior service cost/benefit	1	6
Net cost	705	774
Postretirement Costs [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	19	28
Interest cost	352	331
Amortization of prior service cost/benefit	-47	-50
Net cost	$324	$309

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	$10.70	'
Amortization expense of intangible assets	4.8	5.2
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year	14.3	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	17.3	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	13.2	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	$14.40	'

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Value Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$496,810	$496,801
Currency translation effect	-9	'
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$496,801	$496,801

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets With Determinable Useful Lives By Major Category) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Trade Name [Member]	Trade Name [Member]	Technological Know-How [Member]	Technological Know-How [Member]	Customer-Related Intangible [Member]	Customer-Related Intangible [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$162,047	$162,047	$7,900	$7,900	$43,349	$43,349	$110,798	$110,798
Accumulated Amortization	-67,190	-71,943	4,163	3,944	20,089	18,582	47,691	44,664
Net Carrying Amount	$94,857	$90,104	$3,737	$3,956	$23,260	$24,767	$63,107	$66,134

LongTerm_Debt_And_Liquidity_Na

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

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Apr. 23, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

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Apr. 23, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Apr. 23, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 20, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Nov. 20, 2012

Nov. 30, 2010

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

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Senior Notes [Member]

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Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

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Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

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Long-term Debt, Fair Value

'

$566,400,000

$549,800,000

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'

Long-term Debt

'

554,512,000

541,593,000

'

'

'

'

'

300,000,000

300,000,000

'

'

'

'

178,672,000

175,675,000

'

Repurchase Percentage Price Of Aggregate Principal Due To Change In Control

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101.00%

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Interest rate description

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'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.

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LIBOR plus margin percentage

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1.25%

1.50%

2.00%

2.25%

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Alternate base rate plus margin percentage

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0.25%

0.50%

1.00%

1.25%

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Addition to federal effective fund rate to determine base rate

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0.50%

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

1.00%

1.00%

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Per annum fee by GrafTech Finance and Swissco

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0.20%

0.25%

0.35%

0.40%

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Financial covenants, minimum interest coverage ratio

2.5

3

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Financial covenants, maximum net senior secured leverage ratio

3

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2.25

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Face amount of debt issued in connection with acquisition

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200,000,000

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Debt instruments maturity date

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'2015

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Senior Subordinated Notes interest rate

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7.00%

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7.00%

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Loan balance, net of unamortized discount

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175,700,000

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178,700,000

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

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300,000,000

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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

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6.38%

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6.38%

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Redemption Price Percentage Of Principal Prior To November 15, 2016

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100.00%

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Aggregate Principal Redemption Percentage Price Prior To November 15, 2015

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35.00%

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Redemption Price Percentage Of Principal Prior To November 15, 2015

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106.38%

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Unpaid Indebtness After Maturity Or Acceleration

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50,000,000

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Unpaid Judgment Or Decree

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$50,000,000

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LongTerm_Debt_And_Liquidity_Sc

Long-Term Debt And Liquidity (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Revolving Facility	$74,000	$64,000
Total	554,512	541,593
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total	178,672	175,675
Other Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total	$1,840	$1,918

Inventories_Schedule_Of_Invent

Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials and supplies	$174,255	$184,420
Work in process	251,485	245,160
Finished goods	83,426	78,446
Inventories, gross	509,166	508,026
Reserves	-17,891	-17,612
Inventories, net	$491,275	$490,414

Interest_Expense_Details

Interest Expense (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 23, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	'	'	'	6.38%
Interest incurred on debt	'	$5,322	$5,449	'
Amortization of discount on Senior Subordinated Notes	'	2,997	2,801	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	300	633	555	'
Supply Chain Financing mark-up	'	47	203	'
Total interest expense	'	$8,999	$9,008	'
Effective interest rate, revolving credit facility	'	2.40%	2.42%	'
Senior Subordinated Notes implied rate	'	7.00%	'	'

Supply_Chain_Financing_Details

Supply Chain Financing (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Supply Chain Financing [Abstract]	'	'	'
Supply chain financing liability	$0	'	$9,455,000
Supply Chain Financing Mark Up	47,000	203,000	'
Maximum amount owing to financing party	$49,300,000	'	'

Contingencies_Details

Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Loss Contingency [Abstract]	'	'
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$1,050	$520
Product warranty adjustments	-452	'
Payments and settlements	-78	'
Balance as of March 31, 2014	'	$520

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	31.50%	32.60%	'
U.S. statutory rate	35.00%	'	'
Restructuring Charges	$17,855,000	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that would have a favorable impact on effective tax rate	'	'	4,700,000
Anticipated Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	300,000	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	2,500,000	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	$2,700,000	'	'

Income_Taxes_Summary_Of_Provis

Income Taxes (Summary Of Provision For Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Tax (benefit)	($5,287)	$2,040
Income before provision for income taxes	($16,804)	$6,250
Effective tax rates	31.50%	32.60%

Derivative_Instruments_Narrati

Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
				Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]	Refined Oil Products [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
					Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]	Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]	Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]	Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]	Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding derivative swap contracts	'	'	'	'	$23.20	'	'	'	'
Notional amounts of foreign currency derivatives	'	'	'	151	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative maturities	'	'	'	'	'	'April 2014	'April 2014	'December 2014	'June 2014
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Net Investment in Foreign Operations, Assets, Fair Value, Net	18.6	'	25.2	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax	$0.10	$1.60	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Derivative_Instruments_Schedul

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

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

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]

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 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]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Commodity Forward Derivatives [Member]

Commodity Forward Derivatives [Member]

Derivative [Line Items]

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'

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

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$301

$94

$529

($323)

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

1,606

648

621

772

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27

834

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'

'

'

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

$1,185

$796

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$796

$1,185

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$0

$0

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'

Derivative_Instruments_Schedul1

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

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

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]

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]

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]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]

Derivative [Line Items]

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

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'

'

'

'

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($191)

($1,782)

Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value

1,606

648

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

621

772

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27

834

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Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value

1,185

796

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796

1,185

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0

0

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Fair Value, Asset Derivatives

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328

254

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254

328

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Fair Value, Liability Derivatives

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$24

$221

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$221

$24

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'

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Derivative_Instruments_Schedul2

Derivative Instruments (Schedule Of Realized (Gains) Losses On Derivatives Recognized In Statement Of Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
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)	$301	$94
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)	529	-323
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)	($191)	($1,782)

Derivative_Instruments_Derivat

Derivative Instruments Derivative Tax Impact on Realized Gains (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Commodity Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax	($4)	$471
Commodity [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax	($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
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Sales - affiliates	$0	$0
Sales - third party	280,791	253,727
Net sales	280,791	253,727
Cost of sales	255,097	205,177
Gross profit	25,694	48,550
Research and development	2,770	3,093
Selling and administrative expenses	29,907	29,713
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	86	0
Operating income	-7,069	15,744
Equity in earnings of, and gain recorded on acquisition of, non-consolidated affiliate	0	0
Other (income) expense, net	794	550
Interest expense - affiliate	0	0
Interest expense - third party	8,999	9,008
Interest income - affiliate	0	0
Interest income	-58	-64
Income before provision for income taxes	-16,804	6,250
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	-5,287	2,040
Net income	-11,517	4,210
Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'
Net income	-11,517	4,210
Foreign currency translation	2,387	-7,309
Commodities and foreign currency derivatives	-315	3,533
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	2,072	-3,776
Comprehensive income	-9,445	434
Parent Company [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Sales - affiliates	0	0
Sales - third party	0	0
Net sales	0	0
Cost of sales	0	0
Gross profit	0	0
Research and development	0	0
Selling and administrative expenses	0	0
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	0	'
Operating income	0	0
Equity in earnings of, and gain recorded on acquisition of, non-consolidated affiliate	6,572	-8,971
Other (income) expense, net	0	0
Interest expense - affiliate	0	0
Interest expense - third party	7,952	7,745
Interest income - affiliate	-226	-364
Interest income	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	-7,726	-7,381
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	-2,781	-2,620
Net income	-11,517	4,210
Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'
Net income	-11,517	4,210
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	2,072	-3,776
Comprehensive income	-9,445	434
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Sales - affiliates	70,357	45,267
Sales - third party	111,124	98,196
Net sales	181,481	143,463
Cost of sales	157,029	122,826
Gross profit	24,452	20,637
Research and development	2,770	3,093
Selling and administrative expenses	9,867	12,494
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	36	'
Operating income	11,779	5,050
Equity in earnings of, and gain recorded on acquisition of, non-consolidated affiliate	12,009	-6,423
Other (income) expense, net	824	43
Interest expense - affiliate	226	399
Interest expense - third party	740	805
Interest income - affiliate	0	-188
Interest income	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	9,989	3,991
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	4,552	1,443
Net income	-6,572	8,971
Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'
Net income	-6,572	8,971
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	2,072	-3,776
Comprehensive income	-4,500	5,195
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Sales - affiliates	35,207	36,152
Sales - third party	169,667	155,531
Net sales	204,874	191,683
Cost of sales	203,632	163,770
Gross profit	1,242	27,913
Research and development	0	0
Selling and administrative expenses	20,040	17,219
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	50	'
Operating income	-18,848	10,694
Equity in earnings of, and gain recorded on acquisition of, non-consolidated affiliate	0	0
Other (income) expense, net	-30	507
Interest expense - affiliate	0	188
Interest expense - third party	307	458
Interest income - affiliate	0	-35
Interest income	-58	-64
Income before provision for income taxes	-19,067	9,640
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	-7,058	3,217
Net income	-12,009	6,423
Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'
Net income	-12,009	6,423
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	2,477	-4,351
Comprehensive income	-9,532	2,072
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Sales - affiliates	-105,564	-81,419
Sales - third party	0	0
Net sales	-105,564	-81,419
Cost of sales	-105,564	-81,419
Gross profit	0	0
Research and development	0	0
Selling and administrative expenses	0	0
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	0	'
Operating income	0	0
Equity in earnings of, and gain recorded on acquisition of, non-consolidated affiliate	-18,581	15,394
Other (income) expense, net	0	0
Interest expense - affiliate	-226	-587
Interest expense - third party	0	0
Interest income - affiliate	226	587
Interest income	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	0	0
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	0	0
Net income	18,581	-15,394
Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'
Net income	18,581	-15,394
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	-4,549	8,127
Comprehensive income	$14,032	($7,267)

Supplemental_Guarantor_Infroma

Supplemental Guarantor Infromation Supplemental Guarantor Information (Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$17,324	$11,888	'	$11,304	$17,317
Accounts receivable - affiliates	0	0	'	'	'
Accounts receivable - trade	205,685	199,566	'	'	'
Inventories	491,275	490,414	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	81,281	73,790	'	'	'
Total current assets	795,565	775,658	'	'	'
Investment in affiliates	0	0	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	798,379	820,985	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	10,117	10,334	'	'	'
Goodwill	496,801	496,810	496,801	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	0	0	'	'	'
Other assets	108,629	114,061	'	'	'
Total assets	2,209,491	2,217,848	'	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable - affiliate	0	0	'	'	'
Accounts payable - trade	118,865	115,212	'	'	'
Short-term debt	168	1,161	'	'	'
Accrued income and other taxes	26,317	30,687	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Liability	10,010	18,421	'	'	'
Supply chain financing liability	0	9,455	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	46,335	40,939	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	201,695	215,875	'	'	'
Long-term debt - affiliate	0	0	'	'	'
Long-term debt - third party	554,512	541,593	'	'	'
Other long-term obligations	96,740	97,947	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	42,732	41,684	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	1,313,812	1,320,749	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,209,491	2,217,848	'	'	'
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	'	0	0
Accounts receivable - affiliates	43,730	42,410	'	'	'
Accounts receivable - trade	0	0	'	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0	'	'	'
Total current assets	43,730	42,410	'	'	'
Investment in affiliates	1,706,171	1,709,914	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	0	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	52,445	51,090	'	'	'
Other assets	4,600	4,752	'	'	'
Total assets	1,806,946	1,808,166	'	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable - affiliate	0	0	'	'	'
Accounts payable - trade	17	0	'	'	'
Short-term debt	0	0	'	'	'
Accrued income and other taxes	600	2,678	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Liability	'	0	'	'	'
Supply chain financing liability	'	0	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	7,225	2,444	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	7,842	5,122	'	'	'
Long-term debt - affiliate	0	0	'	'	'
Long-term debt - third party	478,672	475,675	'	'	'
Other long-term obligations	0	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	6,620	6,620	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	1,313,812	1,320,749	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,806,946	1,808,166	'	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	5,782	4,752	'	3,283	4,425
Accounts receivable - affiliates	25,271	28,551	'	'	'
Accounts receivable - trade	57,341	48,998	'	'	'
Inventories	182,594	174,935	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	25,118	22,555	'	'	'
Total current assets	296,106	279,791	'	'	'
Investment in affiliates	809,466	828,012	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	537,165	540,273	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'	'
Goodwill	293,162	293,162	'	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	7,413	7,413	'	'	'
Other assets	50,306	53,447	'	'	'
Total assets	1,993,618	2,002,098	'	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable - affiliate	67,470	58,206	'	'	'
Accounts payable - trade	47,017	41,971	'	'	'
Short-term debt	154	165	'	'	'
Accrued income and other taxes	0	4,736	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Liability	1,314	1,890	'	'	'
Supply chain financing liability	'	0	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	13,231	12,404	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	129,186	119,372	'	'	'
Long-term debt - affiliate	52,445	51,090	'	'	'
Long-term debt - third party	34,492	50,525	'	'	'
Other long-term obligations	65,300	66,590	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	6,024	4,607	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	1,706,171	1,709,914	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,993,618	2,002,098	'	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	11,542	7,136	'	8,021	12,892
Accounts receivable - affiliates	23,489	15,824	'	'	'
Accounts receivable - trade	148,344	150,568	'	'	'
Inventories	308,681	315,479	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	56,163	51,235	'	'	'
Total current assets	548,219	540,242	'	'	'
Investment in affiliates	0	0	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	261,214	280,712	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	10,117	10,334	'	'	'
Goodwill	203,639	203,648	'	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	'	0	'	'	'
Other assets	53,723	55,862	'	'	'
Total assets	1,076,912	1,090,798	'	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable - affiliate	25,020	28,579	'	'	'
Accounts payable - trade	71,831	73,241	'	'	'
Short-term debt	14	996	'	'	'
Accrued income and other taxes	25,717	23,273	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Liability	8,696	16,531	'	'	'
Supply chain financing liability	'	9,455	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	25,879	26,091	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	157,157	178,166	'	'	'
Long-term debt - affiliate	7,413	7,413	'	'	'
Long-term debt - third party	41,348	15,393	'	'	'
Other long-term obligations	31,440	31,357	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	30,088	30,457	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	809,466	828,012	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,076,912	1,090,798	'	'	'
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	'	0	0
Accounts receivable - affiliates	-92,490	-86,785	'	'	'
Accounts receivable - trade	0	0	'	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0	'	'	'
Total current assets	-92,490	-86,785	'	'	'
Investment in affiliates	-2,515,637	-2,537,926	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	0	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	-59,858	-58,503	'	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'	'
Total assets	-2,667,985	-2,683,214	'	'	'
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable - affiliate	-92,490	-86,785	'	'	'
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	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	0	0	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	-92,490	-86,785	'	'	'
Long-term debt - affiliate	-59,858	-58,503	'	'	'
Long-term debt - third party	0	0	'	'	'
Other long-term obligations	0	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	-2,515,637	-2,537,926	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	($2,667,985)	($2,683,214)	'	'	'

Supplemental_Guarantor_Infroma1

Supplemental Guarantor Infromation Supplemental Guarantor Information (Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$22,090	$17,999
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	0	0
Capital expenditures	-21,728	-13,156
Proceeds from derivative instruments	-367	2,181
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,895	0
Other	3,057	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-17,143	-10,975
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	'	0
Short-term debt borrowings	-994	-6,324
Revolving Facility borrowings	75,000	66,000
Revolving Facility reductions	-65,000	-52,500
Principal payments on long term debt	-92	-99
Supply chain financing	-9,455	-14,304
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	82	132
Purchase of treasury shares	-141	-181
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	918	-5,647
Net cash provided by financing activities	318	-12,923
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	5,265	-5,899
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	171	-114
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	11,888	17,317
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	17,324	11,304
Parent Company [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	496	455
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	-1,355	-60
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from derivative instruments	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	'
Other	0	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,355	-60
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	'	0
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	82	132
Purchase of treasury shares	-141	-181
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	918	-346
Net cash provided by financing activities	859	-395
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
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	31,748	14,863
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	0	0
Capital expenditures	-16,486	-10,003
Proceeds from derivative instruments	-258	495
Proceeds from sale of assets	714	'
Other	0	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-16,030	-9,508
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	'	60
Short-term debt borrowings	-11	2
Revolving Facility borrowings	30,000	26,000
Revolving Facility reductions	-46,000	-32,500
Principal payments on long term debt	-32	-44
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	-15
Net cash provided by financing activities	-14,688	-6,497
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	1,030	-1,142
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,752	4,425
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	5,782	3,283
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-10,154	2,681
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
(Loans to) repayments from affiliates	0	0
Capital expenditures	-5,242	-3,153
Proceeds from derivative instruments	-109	1,686
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,181	'
Other	3,057	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,113	-1,467
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	'	0
Short-term debt borrowings	-983	-6,326
Revolving Facility borrowings	45,000	40,000
Revolving Facility reductions	-19,000	-20,000
Principal payments on long term debt	-60	-55
Supply chain financing	-9,455	-14,304
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Purchase of treasury shares	0	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	0	-5,286
Net cash provided by financing activities	15,502	-5,971
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	4,235	-4,757
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	171	-114
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	7,136	12,892
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	11,542	8,021
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	1,355	60
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from derivative instruments	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	'
Other	0	'
Net cash used in investing activities	1,355	60
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Loans from (repayments to) affiliates	'	-60
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	-1,355	-60
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

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 23, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$470,000,000	'	'	'
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts	300,000	633,000	555,000	'
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	332,000,000	206,000,000	'	'
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	'	$9,200,000	'	'
Percentage Of One Month Interest rate Plus London Interbank Offering Rate	1.00%	1.00%	'	'
Debt Instrument Interest Coverage Ratio	2.5	3	'	'
Debt Instrument Leverage Ratio	3	'	'	2.25
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage Of Margin Plus London Interbank Offered Rate	2.00%	2.25%	'	'
Percentage Of Margin Plus Alternate Base Rate	1.00%	1.25%	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.35%	0.40%	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage Of Margin Plus London Interbank Offered Rate	1.25%	1.50%	'	'
Percentage Of Margin Plus Alternate Base Rate	0.25%	0.50%	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.20%	0.25%	'	'