Standard Motor Products (SMP) 10-Q 1 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000093389	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	22,885,832
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$272,540	$270,126	$505,292	$500,834
Cost of sales	195,141	192,330	359,983	357,210
Gross profit	77,399	77,796	145,309	143,624
Selling, general and administrative expenses	48,847	50,588	96,441	100,198
Litigation charge	10,650	0	10,650	0
Restructuring and integration expenses	555	200	726	618
Other income, net	273	212	533	442
Operating income	17,620	27,220	38,025	43,250
Other non-operating income (expense), net	307	-64	-106	-260
Interest expense	457	646	765	1,218
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	17,470	26,510	37,154	41,772
Provision for income taxes	6,301	10,110	13,578	15,806
Earnings from continuing operations	11,169	16,400	23,576	25,966
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-529	-357	-1,211	-749
Net earnings	$10,640	$16,043	$22,365	$25,217
Net earnings per common share - Basic:	'	'	'	'
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.49	$0.71	$1.03	$1.13
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.02)	($0.01)	($0.05)	($0.03)
Net earnings per common share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.47	$0.70	$0.98	$1.10
Net earnings per common share - Diluted:	'	'	'	'
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.48	$0.71	$1.02	$1.12
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.02)	($0.02)	($0.06)	($0.03)
Net earnings per common share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.46	$0.69	$0.96	$1.09
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$0.13	$0.11	$0.26	$0.22
Average number of common shares (in shares)	22,874,002	22,981,337	22,910,419	22,917,769
Average number of common shares and dilutive common shares (in shares)	23,196,713	23,261,118	23,219,055	23,190,091

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	$10,640	$16,043	$22,365	$25,217
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-141	-940	-731	-1,752
Amortization of:	'	'	'	'
Prior service benefit	-755	-1,080	-1,509	-2,160
Unrecognized loss	546	776	1,138	1,561
Unrecognized amounts	150	154	150	154
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	-3	-15	-25	-27
Income tax benefit related to pension and postretirement plans	17	51	75	159
Pension and postretirement plans, net of tax	-45	-114	-171	-313
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-186	-1,054	-902	-2,065
Comprehensive income	$10,454	$14,989	$21,463	$23,152

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Un

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$6,217	$5,559
Accounts receivable, less allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts of $6,749 and $6,969 for 2014 and 2013, respectively	144,291	125,201
Inventories, net	292,459	269,447
Deferred income taxes	35,525	35,633
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17,851	10,237
Total current assets	496,343	446,077
Property, plant and equipment, net	64,724	63,646
Goodwill	55,173	38,005
Other intangibles, net	37,147	34,861
Deferred incomes taxes	10,734	10,278
Other assets	38,200	22,656
Total assets	702,321	615,523
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Notes payable	59,070	21,406
Current portion of long-term debt	24	59
Accounts payable	90,112	71,469
Sundry payables and accrued expenses	51,714	41,939
Accrued customer returns	40,669	31,464
Accrued rebates	33,441	28,758
Payroll and commissions	18,821	25,221
Total current liabilities	293,851	220,316
Long-term debt	8	16
Other accrued liabilities	22,301	21,840
Accrued asbestos liabilities	22,607	23,919
Total liabilities	338,767	266,091
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock - par value $2.00 per share: Authorized - 30,000,000 shares; issued 23,936,036 shares	47,872	47,872
Capital in excess of par value	90,398	87,563
Retained earnings	244,446	228,036
Accumulated other comprehensive income	884	1,786
Treasury stock - at cost (1,054,804 shares and 981,004 shares in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	-20,046	-15,825
Total stockholders' equity	363,554	349,432
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$702,321	$615,523

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Un1

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts	$6,749	$6,969
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$2	$2
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	23,936,036	23,936,036
Treasury stock - at cost (in shares)	1,054,804	981,004

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net earnings	$22,365	$25,217
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	8,440	8,545
Amortization of deferred financing cost	350	542
Increase (decrease) to allowance for doubtful accounts	-359	498
Increase to inventory reserves	1,960	3,059
Amortization of deferred gain on sale of building	-524	-524
Equity (income) loss from joint ventures	-147	26
Employee Stock Ownership Plan allocation	913	2,188
Stock-based compensation	2,397	1,494
Excess tax benefits related to exercise of employee stock grants	-152	-66
(Increase) decrease in deferred income taxes	-273	142
Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax	1,211	749
Change in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Increase in accounts receivable	-16,149	-53,723
Increase in inventories	-19,527	-31,885
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets	-6,702	-1,501
Increase in accounts payable	13,847	16,550
Increase in sundry payables and accrued expenses	13,526	19,304
Net change in other assets and liabilities	-3,558	-3,014
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	17,618	-12,399
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Acquisitions of and investments in businesses	-37,726	-12,760
Capital expenditures	-6,379	-5,551
Other investing activities	11	-596
Net cash used in investing activities	-44,094	-18,907
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net borrowings under line-of-credit agreements	37,664	27,881
Principal payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-44	-62
Purchase of treasury stock	-5,860	-1,151
Increase in overdraft balances	1,784	11,324
Payment of debt issuance costs	0	-1,261
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options	97	142
Excess tax benefits related to the exercise of employee stock grants	152	66
Dividends paid	-5,955	-5,037
Net cash provided by financing activities	27,838	31,902
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-704	-1,395
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	658	-799
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period	5,559	13,074
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period	6,217	12,275
Cash paid during the period for:	'	'
Interest	370	664
Income taxes	$18,516	$16,892

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Capital In Excess of Par Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$47,872	$87,563	$228,036	$1,786	($15,825)	$349,432
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	0	0	22,365	0	0	22,365
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0	0	-902	0	-902
Cash dividends paid	0	0	-5,955	0	0	-5,955
Purchase of treasury stock	0	0	0	0	-5,860	-5,860
Stock-based compensation and related tax benefits	0	1,992	0	0	516	2,508
Stock options exercised and related tax benefits	0	17	0	0	123	140
Employee Stock Ownership Plan	0	826	0	0	1,000	1,826
Balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$47,872	$90,398	$244,446	$884	($20,046)	$363,554

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Note 1.	Basis of Presentation
	Standard Motor Products, Inc. and subsidiaries (referred to hereinafter in these notes to consolidated financial statements as the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of replacement parts for motor vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry with an increasing focus on the original equipment service market.
	The accompanying unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.  The unaudited consolidated financial statements include our accounts and all domestic and international companies in which we have more than a 50% equity ownership.  Our investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for on the equity method, as we do not have a controlling financial interest.  All significant inter-company items have been eliminated.
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the entire year.
	Reclassification
	Certain prior period amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Note 2.	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	The preparation of consolidated annual and quarterly financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods.  We have made a number of estimates and assumptions in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements.  We can give no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.  Some of the more significant estimates include allowances for doubtful accounts, realizability of inventory, goodwill and other intangible assets, depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, product liability, pensions and other postretirement benefits, asbestos, environmental and litigation matters, the valuation of deferred tax assets and sales return allowances.
	There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Note 1 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”), which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements.  Under the new guidance, a discontinued operation is defined as a disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and “represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.”  The new standard applies prospectively to new disposals and new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale after the effective date.  The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, which for us is January 1, 2015, and interim periods within those annual periods.  The adoption of this standard will not change the manner in which we currently present discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements.
	Revenue from Contracts with Customers
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance.  Under the new guidance, “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.”  The new standard provides entities the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the guidance.  The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, which for us is January 1, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods.  Early adoption is not permitted.  We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, this new standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method of adoption.

Business_Acquisitions_and_Inve

Business Acquisitions and Investments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Business Acquisitions and Investments [Abstract]

'

Business Acquisitions and Investments

'

Note 3.

Business Acquisitions and Investments

2014 Business Acquisitions and Investment

Pensacola Fuel Injection, Inc, and Annex Manufacturing Acquisitions

In January 2014, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Pensacola Fuel Injection Inc., a privately held company, for $12.2 million in cash funded by our revolving credit facility.  Pensacola Fuel Injection, Inc., located in Pensacola, Florida, remanufactures and distributes a wide range of diesel injectors, diesel pumps and turbo chargers.  Prior to the acquisition, we were the primary purchaser of products supplied by the company.  We anticipate that the acquisition will be accretive to earnings, excluding one-time integration costs.

In April 2014, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Annex Manufacturing, a privately held company, for approximately $11.5 million in cash funded by our revolving credit facility.  Annex Manufacturing, located in Fort Worth, Texas, distributes a variety of temperature control products for the automotive aftermarket.  Revenues generated from the acquired business were approximately $22 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, of which approximately 40% of the volume was sold to us.

The allocation of purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed is based upon their fair values.  The following table presents the allocation of purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands):

Pensacola Fuel

Annex

Injection, Inc.

Manufacturing

Purchase price:

$

12,225

$

11,500

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

Receivables

$

—

$

2,581

Inventory

2,815

2,630

Property, plant and equipment, net

466

128

Intangible assets

—

4,760

Goodwill

12,528

4,567

Current liabilities

(3,584

)

(3,166

)

Net assets acquired

$

12,225

$

11,500

Goodwill related to the Pensacola Fuel Injection, Inc. and Annex Manufacturing acquisitions of $12.5 million and $4.6 million, respectively, was allocated to the Engine Management Segment and Temperature Control Segment, respectively, and is deductible for income tax purposes.  The goodwill reflects business specific knowledge and the replacement cost of an assembled workforce, as well as the value of expected synergies.

Intangible assets acquired in the Annex Manufacturing acquisition consisted of customer relationships of $4.7 million that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 7 years and non-compete agreements of $0.1 million that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 5 years.

Revenues included in our consolidated statements of operations for the Annex Manufacturing acquisition from the date of acquisition through June 30, 2014 were $2.6 million.  Revenues from the Pensacola Fuel Injection, Inc. acquisition from the date of acquisition were not material.

Gwo Yng Enterprise Co., Ltd. Equity Investment

In April 2014, we formed a 50/50 joint venture with Gwo Yng Enterprise Co., Ltd., a China-based manufacturer of air conditioning accumulators, filter driers, hose assemblies, and switches for the automotive aftermarket and OEM/OES markets.  We acquired our 50% interest in the joint venture for $14 million in cash funded by our revolving credit facility.  We determined that due to a lack of a voting majority and other qualitative factors, we do not control the operations of the joint venture and accordingly, our investment in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

2013 Business Acquisition and Investment

Orange Electronic Equity Investment

In January 2013, we acquired an approximate 25% minority interest in Orange Electronic Co., Ltd. for $6.3 million in cash funded by our revolving credit facility.  Orange Electronic Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of tire pressure monitoring system sensors and is located in Taiwan.  Our minority interest in Orange Electronic Co., Ltd. is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

European OE Business Acquisition

In February 2013, we acquired the original equipment business of Standard Motor Products Holdings Ltd. (“SMP Europe”), our former affiliate in the U.K., for £4.2 million ($6.5 million) in cash funded by our revolving credit facility.  SMP Europe was a distributor of original equipment parts that were primarily manufactured in our Bialystok, Poland manufacturing facility.

Intangible assets acquired in the acquisition consisted of $3.8 million of customer relationships that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 10 years and goodwill of $2 million.  Goodwill related to the acquisition was allocated to the Engine Management Segment.  The goodwill reflects business specific knowledge, replacement cost of an assembled workforce, as well as the value of expected synergies.

Revenues included in our consolidated statements of operations for the SMP Europe acquisition during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 were not material.

Restructuring_and_Integration_

Restructuring and Integration Costs	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Integration Costs [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Integration Costs	'
	Note 4.	Restructuring and Integration Costs
	The aggregated liabilities included in “sundry payables and accrued expenses” and “other accrued liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet relating to the restructuring and integration activities as of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2014 and activity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 consisted of the following (in thousands):
			Workforce Reduction			Other Exit Costs			Total
	Exit activity liability at December 31, 2013		$	2,800		$	942		$	3,742
	Restructuring and integration costs:
	Amounts provided for during 2014			424			302			726
	Cash payments			(1,339	)		(381	)		(1,720	)
	Exit activity liability at June 30, 2014		$	1,885		$	863		$	2,748
	Liabilities associated with the remaining restructuring and integration costs as of June 30, 2014 relate primarily to employee severance and other retiree benefit enhancements to be paid through 2017 and environmental clean-up costs at our Long Island City, New York location in connection with the closure of our manufacturing operations at the site.

Sale_of_Receivables

Sale of Receivables	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Sale of Receivables [Abstract]	'
Sale of Receivables	'
	Note 5.	Sale of Receivables
	From time to time, we sell undivided interests in certain of our receivables to financial institutions.  We enter these agreements at our discretion when we determine that the cost of factoring is less than the cost of servicing our receivables with existing debt.  Under the terms of the agreements, we retain no rights or interest, have no obligations with respect to the sold receivables, and do not service the receivables after the sale.  As such, these transactions are being accounted for as a sale.
	Pursuant to these agreements, we sold $188.8 million and $366.2 million of receivables during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and $183.9 million and $334.3 million for the comparable periods in 2013.  A charge in the amount of $3.6 million and $6.9 million related to the sale of receivables is included in selling, general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and $3.9 million and $7.1 million for the comparable periods in 2013.  If we do not enter into these arrangements or if any of the financial institutions with which we enter into these arrangements were to experience financial difficulties or otherwise terminate these arrangements, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected by delays or failures to collect future trade accounts receivable.

Inventories_Net

Inventories, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventories, Net [Abstract]	'
Inventories, Net	'
	Note 6.	Inventories, Net
	Inventories, which are stated at the lower of cost (determined by means of the first-in, first-out method) or market, consist of the following:
			June 30,		December 31,
			2014		2013
			(In thousands)
	Finished goods, net		$	199,053	$	181,735
	Work-in-process, net			5,223		4,984
	Raw materials, net			88,183		82,728
	Total inventories, net		$	292,459	$	269,447

Acquired_Intangible_Assets

Acquired Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Acquired Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Acquired Intangible Assets	'
	Note 7.	Acquired Intangible Assets
	Acquired identifiable intangible assets consist of the following:
			June 30,			December 31,
			2014			2013
			(In thousands)
	Customer relationships		$	49,017		$	44,179
	Trademarks and trade names			6,800			6,800
	Non-compete agreements			970			910
	Patents and supply contracts			723			723
	Leaseholds			160			160
	Total acquired intangible assets			57,670			52,772
	Less accumulated amortization (1)			(21,612	)		(19,202	)
	Net acquired intangible assets		$	36,058		$	33,570
		-1	Applies to all intangible assets, except for trademarks and trade names totaling $5.2 million, which have indefinite useful lives and, as such, are not being amortized.
	In April 2014, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Annex Manufacturing.  Intangible assets acquired consisted of customer relationships of $4.7 million that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 7 years and non-compete agreements of $0.1 million that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 5 years.
	Total amortization expense for acquired intangible assets was $1.2 million and $2.4 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and $1.4 million and $2.7 million for the comparable periods in 2013.  Based on the current estimated useful lives assigned to our acquired intangible assets, amortization expense is estimated to be $2.6 million for the remainder of 2014, $5 million in 2015, $4.9 million in 2016, $4.7 million in 2017 and $13.7 million in the aggregate for the years 2018 through 2028.

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]	'
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt	'
	Note 8.	Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
	Total debt outstanding is summarized as follows:
			June 30,		December 31,
			2014		2013
			(In thousands)
	Revolving credit facilities		$	59,070	$	21,406
	Other			32		75
	Total debt		$	59,102	$	21,481
	Current maturities of debt		$	59,094	$	21,465
	Long-term debt			8		16
	Total debt		$	59,102	$	21,481
	Deferred Financing Costs
	We had deferred financing costs of $2.6 million and $3 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.  Deferred financing costs are related to our revolving credit facility.  Deferred financing costs as of June 30, 2014 are being amortized in the amounts of $0.3 million for the remainder of 2014, $0.7 million in 2015, $0.7 million in 2016, $0.7 million in 2017 and $0.2 million in 2018.
	Revolving Credit Facility
	In November 2010, we entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with General Electric Capital Corporation, as agent, and a syndicate of lenders for a secured revolving credit facility.  The restated credit agreement (as amended) provides for a line of credit of up to $250 million (inclusive of the Canadian revolving credit facility described below) and expires in March 2018.  Direct borrowings under the restated credit agreement bear interest at the LIBOR rate plus the applicable margin (as defined), or floating at the index rate plus the applicable margin, at our option. The interest rate may vary depending upon our borrowing availability. The restated credit agreement is guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries and secured by certain of our assets.
	In February 2013, we amended the restated credit agreement to provide us with greater flexibility regarding the payment of cash dividends and stock repurchases.  In May 2013, we further amended our restated credit agreement (1) to extend the maturity date of our credit facility to March 2018; (2) to increase the line of credit from $200 million to $250 million (inclusive of the Canadian revolving credit facility described below); (3) to reduce the margin added to the LIBOR rate to 1.50% - 2%; (4) to reduce the margin added to the index rate to 0.50% - 1%; (5) to reduce the unused fee to 0.25%; and (6) to provide us with greater flexibility regarding acquisitions, other permissible debt financing, cash held and capital expenditures, among other matters.
	Borrowings under the restated credit agreement are collateralized by substantially all of our assets, including accounts receivable, inventory and fixed assets, and those of certain of our subsidiaries. After taking into account outstanding borrowings under the restated credit agreement, there was an additional $164 million available for us to borrow pursuant to the formula at June 30, 2014.  Outstanding borrowings under the restated credit agreement (inclusive of the Canadian revolving credit facility described below), which are classified as current liabilities, were $59.1 million and $21.4 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.  Borrowings under the restated credit agreement have been classified as current liabilities based upon the accounting rules and certain provisions in the agreement.
	At June 30, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on our restated credit agreement was 1.8%, which consisted of $56 million in direct borrowings at 1.7% and an index loan of $3.1 million at 3.8%.  At December 31, 2013, the weighted average interest rate on our restated credit agreement was 2%, which consisted of $18 million in direct borrowings at 1.7% and an index loan of $3.4 million at 3.8%.  During the six months ended June 30, 2014, our average daily index loan balance was $4.5 million compared to $4.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	At any time that our average borrowing availability is less than $25 million, the terms of our restated credit agreement provide for, among other provisions, a financial covenant requiring us, on a consolidated basis, to maintain specified levels of fixed charge coverage at the end of each fiscal quarter (rolling twelve months).  As of June 30, 2014, we were not subject to these covenants.  Availability under our restated credit agreement is based on a formula of eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory and eligible fixed assets.  Our restated credit agreement also permits dividends and distributions by us provided specific conditions are met.
	Canadian Revolving Credit Facility
	In May 2010, we amended our Canadian Credit Agreement with GE Canada Finance Holding Company, for itself and as agent for the lenders.  The amended Canadian Credit Agreement provided for the conversion of the then existing $10 million line of credit into a revolving credit facility.  The Canadian $10 million line of credit is part of the $250 million available for borrowing under our restated credit agreement with General Electric Capital Corporation.
	In May 2013, we further amended our Canadian Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of the agreement to March 2018 and modify certain provisions, including interest rates, to parallel the revolving credit provisions of the restated credit agreement (described above).  The amended credit agreement is guaranteed and secured by us and certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Direct borrowings under the amended credit agreement bear interest at the same rate as our restated credit agreement with General Electric Capital Corporation.  As of June 30, 2014, we have no outstanding borrowings under the Canadian Credit Agreement.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Note 9.	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
			Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
			Foreign			Unrecognized			Total
			Currency			Pension and
			Translation Adjustments			Postretirement
						Benefit Costs
						(Credit)
	Beginning balance at March 31, 2014		$	2,972		$	(1,902	)	$	1,070
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			(141	)		147			6
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			—			(192	)		(192	)
	Current period other comprehensive income, net			(141	)		(45	)		(186	)
	Ending balance at June 30, 2014		$	2,831		$	(1,947	)	$	884
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
			Foreign			Unrecognized			Total
			Currency			Pension and
			Translation			Postretirement
			Adjustments			Benefit Costs
						(Credit)
	Beginning balance at December 31, 2013		$	3,562		$	(1,776	)	$	1,786
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			(731	)		125			(606	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			—			(296	)		(296	)
	Current period other comprehensive income, net			(731	)		(171	)		(902	)
	Ending balance at June 30, 2014		$	2,831		$	(1,947	)	$	884
	Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components		Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
			30-Jun-14			30-Jun-14
	Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit plans:
	Prior service benefit (1)		$	(755	)	$	(1,509	)
	Unrecognized loss (1)			546			1,138
	Total before income tax			(209	)		(371	)
	Income tax benefit			17			75
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	(192	)	$	(296	)
		-1	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations (see Note 11 for additional details).

StockBased_Compensation_Plans

Stock-Based Compensation Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	'
	Note 10.	Stock-Based Compensation Plans
	We account for our stock-based compensation plans in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 718, Stock Compensation, which requires that a company measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award.  The cost is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award.
	Stock Option Grants
	The following is a summary of the changes in outstanding stock options for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
			Shares			Weighted		Weighted
						Average		Average
						Exercise		Remaining
						Price		Contractual
								Term (Years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			16,875		$	12.14		1
	Expired			—			—		—
	Exercised			(7,000	)		13.76		—
	Forfeited, other			—			—		—
	Outstanding at June 30, 2014			9,875		$	10.99		0.9
	Options exercisable at June 30, 2014			9,875		$	10.99		0.9
	The aggregate intrinsic value of all outstanding stock options as of June 30, 2014 was $0.3 million.  All outstanding stock options as of June 30, 2014 are fully vested and exercisable.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  There were no options granted in the six months ended June 30, 2014.
	Restricted and Performance Stock Grants
	As part of the 2006 Omnibus Incentive Plan, we currently grant shares of restricted stock to eligible employees and our independent directors and performance-based stock to eligible employees.  Selected executives and other key personnel are granted performance awards whose vesting is contingent upon meeting various performance measures with a retention feature.  Performance-based shares are subject to a three-year measuring period and the achievement of performance targets and, depending upon the achievement of such performance targets, they may become vested on the third anniversary of the date of grant.  Each period we evaluate the probability of achieving the applicable targets, and we adjust our accrual accordingly.  Restricted shares granted to employees become fully vested upon the third anniversary of the date of grant; and for selected key executives, certain additional restricted share grants vest 25% upon the attainment of age 60, 25% upon the attainment of age 63 and become fully vested upon the attainment of age 65.  Restricted shares granted to directors become fully vested upon the first anniversary of the date of grant.  Forfeitures on restricted stock grants are estimated at 5% for employees and 0% for executives and directors, respectively, based on our evaluation of historical and expected future turnover.
	Our restricted and performance-based share activity was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
			Shares			Weighted Average
						Grant Date Fair
						Value Per Share
	Balance at December 31, 2013			630,600		$	19.47
	Granted			36,518			37.48
	Vested			(18,075	)		26.35
	Forfeited			(4,300	)		17.57
	Balance at June 30, 2014			644,743		$	20.4
	We recorded compensation expense related to restricted shares and performance-based shares of $2 million ($1.3 million, net of tax) and $1.1 million ($0.7 million, net of tax) for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The unamortized compensation expense related to our restricted and performance-based shares was $8.2 million at June 30, 2014, and is expected to be recognized as they vest over a weighted average period of 4.9 years and 0.8 years for employees and directors, respectively.

Employee_Benefits

Employee Benefits	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Employee Benefits [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefits	'
	Note 11.	Employee Benefits
	The components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for our defined benefit plans and postretirement benefit plans for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
	Pension benefits		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost		$	41		$	45		$	82		$	90
	Interest cost			65			58			130			117
	Amortization of prior service cost			—			7			—			14
	Actuarial net loss			58			171			115			345
	Net periodic benefit cost		$	164		$	281		$	327		$	566
	Postretirement benefits
	Service cost		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	1
	Interest cost			7			10			15			19
	Amortization of prior service cost			(755	)		(1,087	)		(1,509	)		(2,174	)
	Actuarial net loss			488			605			1,023			1,216
	Net periodic benefit credit		$	(260	)	$	(472	)	$	(471	)	$	(938	)
	For the six months ended June 30, 2014, we made employee benefit contributions of $0.5 million related to our postretirement plans.  Based on current estimates, we believe we will be required to make approximately $1 million in contributions for 2014.
	We maintain a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) for key employees.  Under the plan, these employees may elect to defer a portion of their compensation and, in addition, we may at our discretion make contributions to the plan on behalf of the employees.  In March 2014, contributions of $0.4 million were made to the plan related to calendar year 2013.
	We also have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust for employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.  In connection therewith, we maintain an employee benefits trust to which we contribute shares of treasury stock.  We are authorized to instruct the trustees to distribute such shares toward the satisfaction of our future obligations under the plan. The shares held in trust are not considered outstanding for purposes of calculating earnings per share until they are committed to be released.  The trustees will vote the shares in accordance with their fiduciary duties.  During 2014, we contributed to the trust an additional 58,570 shares from our treasury and released 58,600 shares from the trust leaving 400 shares remaining in the trust as of June 30, 2014.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Note 12.	Fair Value Measurements
	We follow a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to measure fair value.  This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of “observable inputs” and minimize the use of “unobservable inputs.”  The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
	Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets as of the measurement date.
	Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
	Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
	The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
			30-Jun-14				31-Dec-13
			Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	6,217	$	6,217	$	5,559	$	5,559
	Deferred compensation			9,800		9,800		8,289		8,289
	Short term borrowings			59,094		59,094		21,465		21,465
	Long-term debt			8		8		16		16
	For fair value purposes the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those investments.  The fair value of the underlying assets held by the deferred compensation plan are based on the quoted market prices of the funds in registered investment companies, which are considered Level 1 inputs.  The carrying value of our revolving credit facilities, classified as short term borrowings, equals fair market value because the interest rate reflects current market rates.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Note 13.	Earnings Per Share
	The following are reconciliations of the earnings available to common stockholders and the shares used in calculating basic and dilutive net earnings per common share (in thousands, except per share data):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Basic Net Earnings Per Common Shares:
	Earnings from continuing operations		$	11,169		$	16,400		$	23,576		$	25,966
	Loss from discontinued operations			(529	)		(357	)		(1,211	)		(749	)
	Net earnings available to common stockholders		$	10,640		$	16,043		$	22,365		$	25,217
	Weighted average common shares outstanding			22,874			22,981			22,910			22,918
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share		$	0.49		$	0.71		$	1.03		$	1.13
	Loss from discontinued operations per common share			(0.02	)		(0.01	)		(0.05	)		(0.03	)
	Basic net earnings per common share		$	0.47		$	0.7		$	0.98		$	1.1
	Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share:
	Earnings from continuing operations		$	11,169		$	16,400		$	23,576		$	25,966
	Loss from discontinued operations			(529	)		(357	)		(1,211	)		(749	)
	Net earnings available to common stockholders		$	10,640		$	16,043		$	22,365		$	25,217
	Weighted average common shares outstanding			22,874			22,981			22,910			22,918
	Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:
	Dilutive effect of restricted and performance-based shares			318			273			303			264
	Dilutive effect of stock options			5			7			6			8
	Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted			23,197			23,261			23,219			23,190
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share		$	0.48		$	0.71		$	1.02		$	1.12
	Loss from discontinued operations per common share			(0.02	)		(0.02	)		(0.06	)		(0.03	)
	Diluted net earnings per common share		$	0.46		$	0.69		$	0.96		$	1.09
	The shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented or because they were excluded under the treasury method (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Stock options			5			10			4			10
	Restricted and performance-based shares			295			234			300			243

Industry_Segments

Industry Segments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Industry Segments [Abstract]	'
Industry Segments	'
	Note 14.	Industry Segments
	We have two major reportable operating segments, each of which focuses on a specific line of replacement parts.  Our Engine Management Segment manufactures and distributes ignition and emission parts, ignition wires, battery cables, fuel system parts and sensors for vehicle systems.  Our Temperature Control Segment manufactures and remanufactures air conditioning compressors, air conditioning and heating parts, engine cooling system parts, power window accessories and windshield washer system parts.
	The following tables show our net sales and operating income by our operating segments (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Sales
	Engine Management		$	184,181		$	182,050		$	363,475		$	357,559
	Temperature Control			85,660			86,660			137,145			139,388
	All Other			2,699			1,416			4,672			3,887
	Consolidated		$	272,540		$	270,126		$	505,292		$	500,834
	Intersegment Revenue
	Engine Management		$	6,231		$	7,566		$	12,184		$	13,019
	Temperature Control			2,133			1,546			4,367			3,055
	All Other			(8,364	)		(9,112	)		(16,551	)		(16,074	)
	Consolidated		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Operating Income
	Engine Management		$	27,112		$	24,704		$	51,484		$	45,488
	Temperature Control			4,991			6,740			5,604			6,286
	All Other (1)			(14,483	)		(4,224	)		(19,063	)		(8,524	)
	Consolidated		$	17,620		$	27,220		$	38,025		$	43,250
		-1	During the second quarter of 2014, we recorded a $10.6 million litigation charge in connection with a tentative settlement agreement in a legal proceeding with a third party (see Note 15 for additional details).

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Note 15.	Commitments and Contingencies
	Asbestos
	In 1986, we acquired a brake business, which we subsequently sold in March 1998 and which is accounted for as a discontinued operation. When we originally acquired this brake business, we assumed future liabilities relating to any alleged exposure to asbestos-containing products manufactured by the seller of the acquired brake business. In accordance with the related purchase agreement, we agreed to assume the liabilities for all new claims filed on or after September 2001. Our ultimate exposure will depend upon the number of claims filed against us on or after September 2001 and the amounts paid for indemnity and defense thereof.  At June 30, 2014, approximately 2,180 cases were outstanding for which we may be responsible for any related liabilities.  Since inception in September 2001 through June 30, 2014, the amounts paid for settled claims are approximately $16.2 million.  We acquired limited insurance coverage up to a fixed amount for defense and indemnity costs associated with certain asbestos-related claims and have exhausted all insurance coverage.
	In evaluating our potential asbestos-related liability, we have considered various factors including, among other things, an actuarial study of the asbestos related liabilities performed by an independent actuarial firm, our settlement amounts and whether there are any co-defendants, the jurisdiction in which lawsuits are filed, and the status and results of settlement discussions.  As is our accounting policy, we consider the advice of actuarial consultants with experience in assessing asbestos-related liabilities to estimate our potential claim liability.  The methodology used to project asbestos-related liabilities and costs in our actuarial study considered: (1) historical data available from publicly available studies; (2) an analysis of our recent claims history to estimate likely filing rates into the future; (3) an analysis of our currently pending claims; and (4) an analysis of our settlements to date in order to develop average settlement values.
	The most recent actuarial study was performed as of August 31, 2013.  The updated study has estimated an undiscounted liability for settlement payments, excluding legal costs and any potential recovery from insurance carriers, ranging from $24.4 million to $37.4 million for the period through 2058. The change from the prior year study was a $2.7 million decrease for the low end of the range and a $4.1 million decrease for the high end of the range.  The decrease in the estimated undiscounted liability from the prior year study at both the low end and high end of the range reflects our actual experience over the prior twelve months.  Based on the information contained in the actuarial study and all other available information considered by us, we have concluded that no amount within the range of settlement payments was more likely than any other and, therefore, in assessing our asbestos liability we compare the low end of the range to our recorded liability to determine if an adjustment is required.  Based upon the results of the August 31, 2013 actuarial study, no adjustment to the asbestos liability was recorded in our consolidated financial statements as the difference between our recorded liability and the liability in the actuarial report at the low end of the range was not material.  Legal costs, which are expensed as incurred and reported in earnings (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations, are estimated, according to the updated study, to range from $27.4 million to $48.1 million for the period through 2058.
	We plan to perform an annual actuarial evaluation during the third quarter of each year for the foreseeable future.  Given the uncertainties associated with projecting such matters into the future and other factors outside our control, we can give no assurance that additional provisions will not be required. We will continue to monitor the circumstances surrounding these potential liabilities in determining whether additional provisions may be necessary.  At the present time, however, we do not believe that any additional provisions would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity or consolidated financial position.
	Litigation Charge
	During the second quarter 2014, we reached a tentative settlement in a legal proceeding with a third party for $10.6 million.  The legal proceeding resulted from the default of a loan by a former supplier and its related businesses and our subsequent purchases of product from a third party that was alleged to be a controlled company of the original supplier.  Since the inception of the legal proceeding against us, we vigorously opposed all such allegations and believed that we had meritorious defenses.  Prior to reaching the tentative settlement, we considered that the incurrence of a loss contingency related to the lawsuit was not reasonably possible.  Accordingly, we did not record any provisions in our financial statements since our potential liability was not considered probable and reasonably estimable.  During the second quarter 2014, at the time of the tentative settlement, we recorded the settlement amount of $10.6 million.  The settlement remains subject to court approval, and payment of the settlement amount is expected to be made in the third quarter of 2014 after the court has approved the settlement.  The settlement amount will be funded from cash on hand and available credit under our revolving credit facility.  We do not have any insurance on this matter.
	Other Litigation
	We are currently involved in various other legal claims and legal proceedings (some of which may involve substantial amounts), including claims related to one of our divestitures, commercial disputes, product liability, employment, and environmental.  Although these legal claims and legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, based on our understanding and evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances, we believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters will not, either individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.  We may at any time determine that settling any of these matters is in our best interests, which settlement may include substantial payments.  Although we cannot currently predict the specific amount of any liability that may ultimately arise with respect to any of these matters, we will record provisions when the liability is considered probable and reasonably estimable.  Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether an exposure can be reasonably estimated.  As additional information becomes available, we reassess our potential liability related to these matters. Such revisions of the potential liabilities could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
	Warranties
	We generally warrant our products against certain manufacturing and other defects.  These product warranties are provided for specific periods of time of the product depending on the nature of the product.  As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, we have accrued $22.8 million and $23.5 million, respectively, for estimated product warranty claims included in accrued customer returns.  The accrued product warranty costs are based primarily on historical experience of actual warranty claims.
	The following table provides the changes in our product warranties (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of period		$	20,374		$	19,414		$	18,041		$	17,288
	Liabilities accrued for current year sales			22,425			22,020			41,616			40,376
	Settlements of warranty claims			(19,998	)		(17,936	)		(36,856	)		(34,166	)
	Balance, end of period		$	22,801		$	23,498		$	22,801		$	23,498

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”), which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements.  Under the new guidance, a discontinued operation is defined as a disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and “represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.”  The new standard applies prospectively to new disposals and new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale after the effective date.  The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, which for us is January 1, 2015, and interim periods within those annual periods.  The adoption of this standard will not change the manner in which we currently present discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements.
	Revenue from Contracts with Customers
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance.  Under the new guidance, “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.”  The new standard provides entities the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the guidance.  The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, which for us is January 1, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods.  Early adoption is not permitted.  We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, this new standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method of adoption.

Business_Acquisitions_and_Inve1

Business Acquisitions and Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Acquisitions and Investments [Abstract]	'
Allocation of Purchase Price to Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	'
	The allocation of purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed is based upon their fair values.  The following table presents the allocation of purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands):
		Pensacola Fuel					Annex
		Injection, Inc.					Manufacturing
	Purchase price:				$	12,225				$	11,500
	Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
	Receivables	$	—				$	2,581
	Inventory		2,815					2,630
	Property, plant and equipment, net		466					128
	Intangible assets		—					4,760
	Goodwill		12,528					4,567
	Current liabilities		(3,584	)				(3,166	)
	Net assets acquired				$	12,225				$	11,500
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	'
	Supplemental unaudited pro forma financial information for the acquisitions is as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended					Three Months Ended
		30-Jun-14					30-Jun-13
		Reported			Pro Forma		Reported			Pro Forma
	Net sales	$	272,540		$	270,126	$	270,126		$	270,126
	Net earnings		10,640			16,074		16,043			16,043
		Six Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		30-Jun-14					30-Jun-13
		Reported			Pro Forma		Reported			Pro Forma
	Net sales	$	505,292		$	501,149	$	500,834		$	500,834
	Net earnings		22,365			25,365		25,217			25,217

Restructuring_and_Integration_1

Restructuring and Integration Costs (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Integration Costs [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Integration Activities	'
	The aggregated liabilities included in “sundry payables and accrued expenses” and “other accrued liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet relating to the restructuring and integration activities as of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2014 and activity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Workforce Reduction			Other Exit Costs			Total
	Exit activity liability at December 31, 2013	$	2,800		$	942		$	3,742
	Restructuring and integration costs:
	Amounts provided for during 2014		424			302			726
	Cash payments		(1,339	)		(381	)		(1,720	)
	Exit activity liability at June 30, 2014	$	1,885		$	863		$	2,748

Inventories_Net_Tables

Inventories, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventories, Net [Abstract]	'
Inventories, Net	'
	Inventories, which are stated at the lower of cost (determined by means of the first-in, first-out method) or market, consist of the following:
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Finished goods, net	$	199,053	$	181,735
	Work-in-process, net		5,223		4,984
	Raw materials, net		88,183		82,728
	Total inventories, net	$	292,459	$	269,447

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_Tab

Acquired Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Acquired Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Acquired Identifiable Intangible Assets	'
	Acquired identifiable intangible assets consist of the following:
			June 30,			December 31,
			2014			2013
			(In thousands)
	Customer relationships		$	49,017		$	44,179
	Trademarks and trade names			6,800			6,800
	Non-compete agreements			970			910
	Patents and supply contracts			723			723
	Leaseholds			160			160
	Total acquired intangible assets			57,670			52,772
	Less accumulated amortization (1)			(21,612	)		(19,202	)
	Net acquired intangible assets		$	36,058		$	33,570
		-1	Applies to all intangible assets, except for trademarks and trade names totaling $5.2 million, which have indefinite useful lives and, as such, are not being amortized.

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm1

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]	'
Credit Facilities and Long-term Debt	'
	Total debt outstanding is summarized as follows:
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Revolving credit facilities	$	59,070	$	21,406
	Other		32		75
	Total debt	$	59,102	$	21,481
	Current maturities of debt	$	59,094	$	21,465
	Long-term debt		8		16
	Total debt	$	59,102	$	21,481

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
			Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
			Foreign			Unrecognized			Total
			Currency			Pension and
			Translation Adjustments			Postretirement
						Benefit Costs
						(Credit)
	Beginning balance at March 31, 2014		$	2,972		$	(1,902	)	$	1,070
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			(141	)		147			6
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			—			(192	)		(192	)
	Current period other comprehensive income, net			(141	)		(45	)		(186	)
	Ending balance at June 30, 2014		$	2,831		$	(1,947	)	$	884
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
			Foreign			Unrecognized			Total
			Currency			Pension and
			Translation			Postretirement
			Adjustments			Benefit Costs
						(Credit)
	Beginning balance at December 31, 2013		$	3,562		$	(1,776	)	$	1,786
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			(731	)		125			(606	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			—			(296	)		(296	)
	Current period other comprehensive income, net			(731	)		(171	)		(902	)
	Ending balance at June 30, 2014		$	2,831		$	(1,947	)	$	884
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components		Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
			30-Jun-14			30-Jun-14
	Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit plans:
	Prior service benefit (1)		$	(755	)	$	(1,509	)
	Unrecognized loss (1)			546			1,138
	Total before income tax			(209	)		(371	)
	Income tax benefit			17			75
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	(192	)	$	(296	)
		-1	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations (see Note 11 for additional details).

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]	'
Summary of Changes in Outstanding Stock Options	'
	The following is a summary of the changes in outstanding stock options for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		Shares			Weighted		Weighted
					Average		Average
					Exercise		Remaining
					Price		Contractual
							Term (Years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		16,875		$	12.14		1
	Expired		—			—		—
	Exercised		(7,000	)		13.76		—
	Forfeited, other		—			—		—
	Outstanding at June 30, 2014		9,875		$	10.99		0.9
	Options exercisable at June 30, 2014		9,875		$	10.99		0.9
Restricted and Performance-based Share Activity	'
	Our restricted and performance-based share activity was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		Shares			Weighted Average
					Grant Date Fair
					Value Per Share
	Balance at December 31, 2013		630,600		$	19.47
	Granted		36,518			37.48
	Vested		(18,075	)		26.35
	Forfeited		(4,300	)		17.57
	Balance at June 30, 2014		644,743		$	20.4

Employee_Benefits_Tables

Employee Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Employee Benefits [Abstract]	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) for our Defined Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefit Plans	'
	The components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for our defined benefit plans and postretirement benefit plans for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
	Pension benefits	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	41		$	45		$	82		$	90
	Interest cost		65			58			130			117
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			7			—			14
	Actuarial net loss		58			171			115			345
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	164		$	281		$	327		$	566
	Postretirement benefits
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	1
	Interest cost		7			10			15			19
	Amortization of prior service cost		(755	)		(1,087	)		(1,509	)		(2,174	)
	Actuarial net loss		488			605			1,023			1,216
	Net periodic benefit credit	$	(260	)	$	(472	)	$	(471	)	$	(938	)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of our Financial Instruments	'
	The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		30-Jun-14				31-Dec-13
		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	6,217	$	6,217	$	5,559	$	5,559
	Deferred compensation		9,800		9,800		8,289		8,289
	Short term borrowings		59,094		59,094		21,465		21,465
	Long-term debt		8		8		16		16

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share	'
Reconciliations of the Earnings Available to Common Stockholders and the Shares used in Calculating Basic and Dilutive Net Earnings per Common Share	'
	The following are reconciliations of the earnings available to common stockholders and the shares used in calculating basic and dilutive net earnings per common share (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Basic Net Earnings Per Common Shares:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	11,169		$	16,400		$	23,576		$	25,966
	Loss from discontinued operations		(529	)		(357	)		(1,211	)		(749	)
	Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	10,640		$	16,043		$	22,365		$	25,217
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		22,874			22,981			22,910			22,918
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share	$	0.49		$	0.71		$	1.03		$	1.13
	Loss from discontinued operations per common share		(0.02	)		(0.01	)		(0.05	)		(0.03	)
	Basic net earnings per common share	$	0.47		$	0.7		$	0.98		$	1.1
	Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	11,169		$	16,400		$	23,576		$	25,966
	Loss from discontinued operations		(529	)		(357	)		(1,211	)		(749	)
	Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	10,640		$	16,043		$	22,365		$	25,217
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		22,874			22,981			22,910			22,918
	Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:
	Dilutive effect of restricted and performance-based shares		318			273			303			264
	Dilutive effect of stock options		5			7			6			8
	Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted		23,197			23,261			23,219			23,190
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share	$	0.48		$	0.71		$	1.02		$	1.12
	Loss from discontinued operations per common share		(0.02	)		(0.02	)		(0.06	)		(0.03	)
	Diluted net earnings per common share	$	0.46		$	0.69		$	0.96		$	1.09
Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings per Share	'
	The shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented or because they were excluded under the treasury method (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Stock options		5			10			4			10
	Restricted and performance-based shares		295			234			300			243

Industry_Segments_Tables

Industry Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Industry Segments [Abstract]	'
Sales and Operating Income by Operating Segments	'
	The following tables show our net sales and operating income by our operating segments (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Sales
	Engine Management		$	184,181		$	182,050		$	363,475		$	357,559
	Temperature Control			85,660			86,660			137,145			139,388
	All Other			2,699			1,416			4,672			3,887
	Consolidated		$	272,540		$	270,126		$	505,292		$	500,834
	Intersegment Revenue
	Engine Management		$	6,231		$	7,566		$	12,184		$	13,019
	Temperature Control			2,133			1,546			4,367			3,055
	All Other			(8,364	)		(9,112	)		(16,551	)		(16,074	)
	Consolidated		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Operating Income
	Engine Management		$	27,112		$	24,704		$	51,484		$	45,488
	Temperature Control			4,991			6,740			5,604			6,286
	All Other (1)			(14,483	)		(4,224	)		(19,063	)		(8,524	)
	Consolidated		$	17,620		$	27,220		$	38,025		$	43,250
		-1	During the second quarter of 2014, we recorded a $10.6 million litigation charge in connection with a tentative settlement agreement in a legal proceeding with a third party (see Note 15 for additional details).

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Changes in Product Warranties	'
	The following table provides the changes in our product warranties (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of period	$	20,374		$	19,414		$	18,041		$	17,288
	Liabilities accrued for current year sales		22,425			22,020			41,616			40,376
	Settlements of warranty claims		(19,998	)		(17,936	)		(36,856	)		(34,166	)
	Balance, end of period	$	22,801		$	23,498		$	22,801		$	23,498

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details)	Jun. 30, 2014
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Equity ownership in entities included in consolidated financial statements, minimum (in hundredths)	50.00%

Business_Acquisitions_and_Inve2

Business Acquisitions and Investments, Pensacola Fuel Injection Inc Acquisition and Annex Manufacturing (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
						Pensacola Fuel Injection Inc. [Member]	Annex Manufacturing [Member]	Annex Manufacturing [Member]	Annex Manufacturing [Member]	Annex Manufacturing [Member]	Annex Manufacturing [Member]
										Customer Relationships [Member]	Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Purchase price:	'	'	'	'	'	$12,225,000	'	$11,500,000	'	'	'
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Receivables	'	'	'	'	'	0	2,581,000	2,581,000	'	'	'
Inventory	'	'	'	'	'	2,815,000	2,630,000	2,630,000	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	'	'	'	'	466,000	128,000	128,000	'	'	'
Intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'	0	4,760,000	4,760,000	'	'	'
Goodwill	55,173,000	'	55,173,000	'	38,005,000	12,528,000	4,567,000	4,567,000	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	-3,584,000	-3,166,000	-3,166,000	'	'	'
Net assets acquired	'	'	'	'	'	12,225,000	11,500,000	11,500,000	'	'	'
Revenue reported by acquired entity for last annual period	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	22,000,000	'	'
Percentage of volume from acquired business sold to parent (in hundredths)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	40.00%	'	'
Intangible assets acquired in business acquisition	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,700,000	100,000
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'7 years	'5 years
Revenues	$272,540,000	$270,126,000	$505,292,000	$500,834,000	'	'	$2,600,000	'	'	'	'

Business_Acquisitions_and_Inve3

Business Acquisitions and Investments, Gwo Yng Enterprise Co., Ltd. Equity Investment (Details) (Gwo Yng Enterprise Co. [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014
Gwo Yng Enterprise Co. [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Percentage of minority interest acquired (in hundredths)	50.00%
Purchase price of business	$14

Business_Acquisitions_and_Inve4

Business Acquisitions and Investments, Orange Electronic Equity Investment (Details) (Orange Electronic Co., Ltd [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013
Orange Electronic Co., Ltd [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Percentage of minority interest acquired (in hundredths)	25.00%
Purchase price of business	$6.30

Business_Acquisitions_and_Inve5

Business Acquisitions and Investments, European OE Business Acquisition (Details) (Standard Motor Products Holdings Ltd [Member])	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
	USD ($)	GBP (£)	Customer Relationships [Member]
			USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Purchase price of business	$6.50	£ 4.2	'
Intangible assets acquired in business acquisition	'	'	3.8
Goodwill acquired in business acquisition	$2	'	'
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	'	'	'10 years

Restructuring_and_Integration_2

Restructuring and Integration Costs (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and integration activities [Roll Forward]	'
Exit activity liability, beginning of period	$3,742
Restructuring and integration costs [Abstract]	'
Amount provided for during 2014	726
Cash payments	-1,720
Exit activity liability, end of period	2,748
Workforce Reduction [Member]	'
Restructuring and integration activities [Roll Forward]	'
Exit activity liability, beginning of period	2,800
Restructuring and integration costs [Abstract]	'
Amount provided for during 2014	424
Cash payments	-1,339
Exit activity liability, end of period	1,885
Other Exit Costs [Member]	'
Restructuring and integration activities [Roll Forward]	'
Exit activity liability, beginning of period	942
Restructuring and integration costs [Abstract]	'
Amount provided for during 2014	302
Cash payments	-381
Exit activity liability, end of period	$863

Sale_of_Receivables_Details

Sale of Receivables (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Sale of Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Sale of receivables to financial institutions	$188.80	$183.90	$366.20	$334.30
Charge related to sale of receivables	$3.60	$3.90	$6.90	$7.10

Inventories_Net_Details

Inventories, Net (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories, Net [Abstract]	'	'
Finished goods, net	$199,053	$181,735
Work-in-process, net	5,223	4,984
Raw materials, net	88,183	82,728
Total inventories, net	$292,459	$269,447

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_Det

Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Total acquired intangible assets	$57,670,000		'	$57,670,000		'	$52,772,000
Less accumulated amortization	-21,612,000	[1]	'	-21,612,000	[1]	'	-19,202,000	[1]
Net acquired intangible assets	36,058,000		'	36,058,000		'	33,570,000
Amortization of acquired intangible assets [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'
Amortization expense	1,200,000		1,400,000	2,400,000		2,700,000	'
Estimated amortization expense, remainder of current year	2,600,000		'	2,600,000		'	'
Estimated amortization expense in year 2015	5,000,000		'	5,000,000		'	'
Estimated amortization expense in year 2016	4,900,000		'	4,900,000		'	'
Estimated amortization expense in year 2017	4,700,000		'	4,700,000		'	'
Estimated amortization expense in years 2018 through 2028	13,700,000		'	13,700,000		'	'
Customer Relationships [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Total acquired intangible assets	49,017,000		'	49,017,000		'	44,179,000
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Total acquired intangible assets	6,800,000		'	6,800,000		'	6,800,000
Intangible assets acquired [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'
Amount of acquired indefinite-lived intangible assets	5,200,000		'	5,200,000		'	'
Non-compete Agreements [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Total acquired intangible assets	970,000		'	970,000		'	910,000
Patents and Supply Contracts [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Total acquired intangible assets	723,000		'	723,000		'	723,000
Leaseholds [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Total acquired intangible assets	160,000		'	160,000		'	160,000
Annex Manufacturing [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Intangible assets acquired [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'
Intangible assets acquired in business acquisition	4,700,000		'	'		'	'
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	'7 years		'	'		'	'
Annex Manufacturing [Member] | Non-compete Agreements [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Intangible assets acquired [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'
Intangible assets acquired in business acquisition	$100,000		'	'		'	'
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	'5 years		'	'		'	'
[1]	Applies to all intangible assets, except for trademarks and trade names totaling $5.2 million, which have indefinite useful lives and, as such, are not being amortized.

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm2

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt, Total Debt Outstanding (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Revolving credit facilities	$59,070	$21,406
Other	32	75
Total debt	59,102	21,481
Current maturities of debt	59,094	21,465
Long-term debt	$8	$16

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm3

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt, Deferred Financing Costs (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Financing Costs [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred financing costs	$2.60	$3
Amortization of financing costs reminder of 2014	0.3	'
Amortization of financing costs in 2015	0.7	'
Amortization of financing costs in 2016	0.7	'
Amortization of financing costs in 2017	0.7	'
Amortization of financing costs in 2018	$0.20	'

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm4

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt, Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	$250	'	$200
Expiration date	31-Mar-18	'	'
Reduced unused fee (in hundredths)	0.25%	'	'
Additional available borrowing capacity	164	'	'
Financial covenants	'At any time that our average borrowing availability is less than $25 million, the terms of our restated credit agreement provide for, among other provisions, a financial covenant requiring us, on a consolidated basis, to maintain specified levels of fixed charge coverage at the end of each fiscal quarter (rolling twelve months).	'	'
Direct Borrowings [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Margin on variable rate (in hundredths)	1.50%	'	'
Direct Borrowings [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Margin on variable rate (in hundredths)	2.00%	'	'
Index Loan [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Margin on variable rate (in hundredths)	0.50%	'	'
Index Loan [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Margin on variable rate (in hundredths)	1.00%	'	'
General Electric Capital Corporation Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Outstanding borrowings under credit facility	59.1	'	21.4
Weighted average interest rate (in hundredths)	1.80%	'	2.00%
General Electric Capital Corporation Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Conditions for required financial covenants, maximum borrowing availability	25	'	'
General Electric Capital Corporation Credit Facility [Member] | Direct Borrowings [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Outstanding borrowings under credit facility	56	'	18
Weighted average interest rate (in hundredths)	1.70%	'	1.70%
General Electric Capital Corporation Credit Facility [Member] | Index Loan [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Outstanding borrowings under credit facility	3	'	3.4
Weighted average interest rate (in hundredths)	3.80%	'	3.80%
Average daily loan balance outstanding	4.5	4.9	4.1
GE Canada Finance Holding Company Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	10	'	'
Outstanding borrowings under credit facility	$0	'	'

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm5

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt, Canadian Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	$250	$200
Expiration date	31-Mar-18	'
GE Canada Finance Holding Company Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	10	'
Outstanding borrowings under credit facility	0	'
Line of Credit [Member]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	$10	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]	'		'	'		'
Beginning balance at Beginning of period	$1,070		'	$1,786		'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	6		'	-606		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-192		'	-296		'
Current period other comprehensive income, net	-186		'	-902		'
Ending balance at End of period	884		'	884		'
Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit plans [Abstract]	'		'	'		'
Prior service benefit	755		1,080	1,509		2,160
Unrecognized loss	-546		-776	-1,138		-1,561
Income tax benefit	-17		-51	-75		-159
Total reclassifications for the period	48,847		50,588	96,441		100,198
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'		'	'		'
Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit plans [Abstract]	'		'	'		'
Prior service benefit	-755	[1]	'	-1,509	[1]	'
Unrecognized loss	546	[1]	'	1,138	[1]	'
Total before income tax	-209		'	-371		'
Income tax benefit	17		'	75		'
Total reclassifications for the period	-192		'	-296		'
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]	'		'	'		'
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]	'		'	'		'
Beginning balance at Beginning of period	2,972		'	3,562		'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-141		'	-731		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0		'	0		'
Current period other comprehensive income, net	-141		'	-731		'
Ending balance at End of period	2,831		'	2,831		'
Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs (Credit) [Member]	'		'	'		'
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]	'		'	'		'
Beginning balance at Beginning of period	-1,902		'	-1,776		'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	147		'	125		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-192		'	-296		'
Current period other comprehensive income, net	-45		'	-171		'
Ending balance at End of period	($1,947)		'	($1,947)		'
[1]	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations (see Note 11 for additional details).

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_1

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Performance-based Shares [Member]

Restricted Shares [Member]

Restricted and Performance-based Shares [Member]

Restricted and Performance-based Shares [Member]

Restricted and Performance-based Shares [Member]

Restricted and Performance-based Shares [Member]

Restricted and Performance-based Shares [Member]

Restricted and Performance-based Shares [Member]

Restricted and Performance-based Shares [Member]

Restricted and Performance-based Shares [Member]

Employees [Member]

Executives [Member]

Directors [Member]

Age 60 [Member]

Age 63 [Member]

Age65 [Member]

Options, shares [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)

'

'

16,875

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expired (in shares)

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exercised (in shares)

'

'

-7,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeited, other (in shares)

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding, end of period (in shares)

'

'

9,875

16,875

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options exercisable, end of period (in shares)

'

'

9,875

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options, weighted average exercise price [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share)

'

'

$12.14

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expired (in dollars per share)

'

'

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exercised (in dollars per share)

'

'

$13.76

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeited, other (in dollars per share)

'

'

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share)

'

'

$10.99

$12.14

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options exercisable, end of period (in dollars per share)

'

'

$10.99

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options, additional disclosures [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term, beginning of period

'

'

'0 years 10 months 24 days

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term, end of period

'

'

'0 years 10 months 24 days

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term, end of period

'

'

'0 years 10 months 24 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options

'

'

$300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total intrinsic value of options exercised

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options granted (in shares)

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restricted and Performance Stock Grants [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Measuring period for performance-based shares

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Award vesting rights

'

'

'

'

'Selected executives and other key personnel are granted performance awards whose vesting is contingent upon meeting various performance measures with a retention feature. Performance-based shares are subject to a three-year measuring period and the achievement of performance targets and, depending upon the achievement of such performance targets, they may become vested on the third anniversary of the date of grant.

'Restricted shares granted to employees become fully vested upon the third anniversary of the date of grant; and for selected key executives, certain additional restricted share grants vest 25% upon the attainment of age 60, 25% upon the attainment of age 63 and become fully vested upon the attainment of age 65. Restricted shares granted to directors become fully vested upon the first anniversary of the date of grant.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting percentage (in hundredths)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.00%

25.00%

100.00%

Estimated forfeitures (in hundredths)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.00%

0.00%

0.00%

'

'

'

Restricted and performance-based stock, shares [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Beginning of period (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

630,600

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Granted (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

36,518

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vested (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

-18,075

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeited (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,300

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

End of period (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

644,743

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restricted and performance-based stock, weighted average grant date fair value per share [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Beginning of period (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

$19.47

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Granted (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

$37.48

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vested (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

$26.35

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeited (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

$17.57

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

End of period (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

$20.40

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Compensation expense, gross

2,397,000

1,494,000

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

1,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Compensation expense, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,300,000

700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unamortized compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

$8,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average period of recognition for unrecognized compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'4 years 10 months 24 days

'

'0 years 9 months 18 days

'

'

'

Employee_Benefits_Details

Employee Benefits (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
	Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust (ESOP) [Member]	Pension Benefits [Member]	Pension Benefits [Member]	Pension Benefits [Member]	Pension Benefits [Member]	Postretirement Benefits [Member]	Postretirement Benefits [Member]	Postretirement Benefits [Member]	Postretirement Benefits [Member]	Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service cost	'	$41,000	$45,000	$82,000	$90,000	$0	$0	$0	$1,000	'
Interest cost	'	65,000	58,000	130,000	117,000	7,000	10,000	15,000	19,000	'
Amortization of prior service cost	'	0	7,000	0	14,000	-755,000	-1,087,000	-1,509,000	-2,174,000	'
Actuarial net loss	'	58,000	171,000	115,000	345,000	488,000	605,000	1,023,000	1,216,000	'
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	'	164,000	281,000	327,000	566,000	-260,000	-472,000	-471,000	-938,000	'
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Contributions by employer on behalf of employees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	500,000	'	'
Estimated future employer contributions in current fiscal year	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000	'	'
Employer discretionary contribution amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$400,000
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Additional shares contributed to ESOP (in shares)	58,570	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares released from trust (in shares)	58,600	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total remaining balance of shares in the ESOP (in shares)	400	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$6,217	$5,559
Deferred compensation	9,800	8,289
Short term borrowings	59,094	21,465
Long term debt	8	16
Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	6,217	5,559
Deferred compensation	9,800	8,289
Short term borrowings	59,094	21,465
Long term debt	$8	$16

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Basic Net Earnings Per Common Shares [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Earnings from continuing operations	$11,169	$16,400	$23,576	$25,966
Loss from discontinued operation	-529	-357	-1,211	-749
Net earnings available to common stockholders	10,640	16,043	22,365	25,217
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,874,002	22,981,337	22,910,419	22,917,769
Earnings from continuing operations per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.49	$0.71	$1.03	$1.13
Loss from discontinued operations per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.02)	($0.01)	($0.05)	($0.03)
Net earnings per common share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.47	$0.70	$0.98	$1.10
Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Earnings from continuing operations	11,169	16,400	23,576	25,966
Loss from discontinued operation	-529	-357	-1,211	-749
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$10,640	$16,043	$22,365	$25,217
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Dilutive effect of restricted and performance-based shares (in shares)	318,000	273,000	303,000	264,000
Dilutive effect of stock options (in shares)	5,000	7,000	6,000	8,000
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)	23,196,713	23,261,118	23,219,055	23,190,091
Earnings from continuing operations per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.48	$0.71	$1.02	$1.12
Loss from discontinued operations per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.02)	($0.02)	($0.06)	($0.03)
Net earnings per common share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.46	$0.69	$0.96	$1.09
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	5,000	10,000	4,000	10,000
Restricted and Performance-based Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	295,000	234,000	300,000	243,000

Industry_Segments_Details

Industry Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
					Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Number of reportable operating segments	'		'		2		'
Net sales	$272,540		$270,126		$505,292		$500,834
Operating profit	17,620		27,220		38,025		43,250
Litigation charge	10,650		0		10,650		0
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net sales	0		0		0		0
Engine Management [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net sales	184,181		182,050		363,475		357,559
Operating profit	27,112		24,704		51,484		45,488
Engine Management [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net sales	6,231		7,566		12,184		13,019
Temperature Control [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net sales	85,660		86,660		137,145		139,388
Operating profit	4,991		6,740		5,604		6,286
Temperature Control [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net sales	2,133		1,546		4,367		3,055
All Other [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net sales	2,699		1,416		4,672		3,887
Operating profit	-14,483	[1]	-4,224	[1]	-19,063	[1]	-8,524	[1]
All Other [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net sales	($8,364)		($9,112)		($16,551)		($16,074)
[1]	During the second quarter of 2014, we recorded a $10.6 million litigation charge in connection with a tentative settlement agreement in a legal proceeding with a third party (see Note 15 for additional details).

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			154 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
					Asbestos [Member]	Asbestos [Member]	Asbestos [Member]	Asbestos [Member]
					Claim	Claim	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pending claims, approximate number	'	'	'	'	2,180	2,180	'	'
Reimbursement from insurance carrier for settled claims	'	'	'	'	'	$16,200,000	'	'
Estimated legal costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,400,000	37,400,000
Decrease for low end of range	'	'	'	'	2,700,000	'	'	'
Decrease for high end of range	'	'	'	'	4,100,000	'	'	'
Range of possible loss, minimum	'	'	'	'	27,400,000	27,400,000	'	'
Range of possible loss, maximum	'	'	'	'	48,100,000	48,100,000	'	'
Litigation charge	10,650,000	0	10,650,000	0	'	'	'	'
Changes in product warranties [Roll forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	20,374,000	19,414,000	18,041,000	17,288,000	'	'	'	'
Liabilities accrued for current year sales	22,425,000	22,020,000	41,616,000	40,376,000	'	'	'	'
Settlements of warranty claims	-19,998,000	-17,936,000	36,856,000	34,166,000	'	'	'	'
Balance, end of period	$22,801,000	$23,498,000	$22,801,000	$23,498,000	'	'	'	'