Standard Motor Products (SMP) 10-Q 4 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS INC
Entity Central Index Key	93389
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		22,986,865
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net sales	$227,589	$232,752
Cost of sales	163,700	164,842
Gross profit	63,889	67,910
Selling, general and administrative expenses	49,198	47,594
Restructuring and integration expenses	57	171
Other income, net	281	260
Operating income	14,915	20,405
Other non-operating income (expense), net	151	-413
Interest expense	426	308
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes	14,640	19,684
Provision for income taxes	5,301	7,277
Earnings from continuing operations	9,339	12,407
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-391	-682
Net earnings	$8,948	$11,725
Net earnings per common share - Basic:
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.41	$0.54
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.02)	($0.03)
Net earnings per common share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.39	$0.51
Net earnings per common share - Diluted:
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.40	$0.53
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.03)
Net earnings per common share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.39	$0.50
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$0.15	$0.13
Average number of common shares (in shares)	22,910,889	22,947,241
Average number of common shares and dilutive common shares (in shares)	23,238,050	23,224,698

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net earnings	$8,948	$11,725
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-3,074	-590
Amortization of:
Prior service benefit	-29	-754
Unrecognized loss	618	592
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	8	-22
Income tax (expense) benefit related to pension and postretirement plans	-241	58
Pension and postretirement plans, net of tax	356	-126
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-2,718	-716
Comprehensive income	$6,230	$11,009

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Un

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$8,119	$13,728
Accounts receivable, less allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts of $6,567 and $6,369 for 2015 and 2014, respectively	150,736	126,524
Inventories	283,701	278,051
Deferred income taxes	36,509	36,534
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,110	11,196
Total current assets	488,175	466,033
Property, plant and equipment, net	65,065	64,611
Goodwill	54,883	54,975
Other intangibles, net	32,863	34,402
Deferred incomes taxes	14,677	14,941
Other assets	39,032	38,589
Total assets	694,695	673,551
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Notes payable	71,567	56,558
Current portion of long-term debt	122	175
Accounts payable	76,889	70,674
Sundry payables and accrued expenses	43,237	49,412
Accrued customer returns	35,814	30,621
Accrued rebates	23,950	26,076
Payroll and commissions	13,443	17,313
Total current liabilities	265,022	250,829
Long-term debt	72	83
Other accrued liabilities	15,653	15,024
Accrued asbestos liabilities	33,399	33,462
Total liabilities	314,146	299,398
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	93,109	91,411
Retained earnings	264,674	259,160
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-5,370	-2,652
Treasury stock - at cost (951,396 shares and 1,043,064 shares in 2015 and 2014, respectively)	-19,736	-21,638
Total stockholders' equity	380,549	374,153
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$694,695	$673,551

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Un1

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:
Accounts receivable, allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts	$6,567	$6,369
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)	951,396	1,043,064

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings	$8,948	$11,725
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	4,288	4,084
Amortization of deferred financing cost	174	175
Increase to allowance for doubtful accounts	180	152
Increase to inventory reserves	238	508
Amortization of deferred gain on sale of building	-262	-262
Equity (income) loss from joint ventures	-390	53
Employee stock ownership plan allocation	552	457
Stock-based compensation	1,319	972
Excess tax benefits related to exercise of employee stock grants	-38	-36
Increase in deferred income taxes	-64	-335
Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax	391	682
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable	-25,289	-852
Increase in inventories	-7,473	-12,715
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,620	2,044
Increase in accounts payable	5,255	9,310
Decrease in sundry payables and accrued expenses	-6,287	-5,971
Net changes in other assets and liabilities	675	-759
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-14,163	9,232
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions of and investments in businesses	0	-12,225
Capital expenditures	-4,009	-2,763
Other investing activities	26	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-3,983	-14,988
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings under line-of-credit agreements	15,009	11,616
Principal payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-63	-32
Purchase of treasury stock	0	-4,526
Increase in overdraft balances	1,536	947
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options	35	66
Excess tax benefits related to the exercise of employee stock grants	38	36
Dividends paid	-3,434	-2,984
Net cash provided by financing activities	13,121	5,123
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-584	-503
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-5,609	-1,136
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period	13,728	5,559
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period	8,119	4,423
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	245	110
Income taxes	$1,892	$2,474

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, 2014	$47,872	$91,411	$259,160	($2,652)	($21,638)	$374,153
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	0	0	8,948	0	0	8,948
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0	0	-2,718	0	-2,718
Cash dividends paid	0	0	-3,434	0	0	-3,434
Stock-based compensation and related tax benefits	0	698	0	0	630	1,328
Stock options exercised and related tax benefits	0	-1	0	0	65	64
Employee Stock Ownership Plan	0	1,001	0	0	1,207	2,208
Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$47,872	$93,109	$264,674	($5,370)	($19,736)	$380,549

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Note 1.      Basis of Presentation
	Standard Motor Products, Inc. and subsidiaries (referred to 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, 2014.  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.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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, 2014.
	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.  We adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2015. The adoption of the new standard did not change the manner in which we 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; however, the FASB recently proposed a one year deferral of the effective date of the standard.  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.
	Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern ("ASU 2014-15"), which provides guidance on determining when and how to disclose going concern uncertainties in the consolidated financial statements.  Under the new guidance, management would be required to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date the financial statements are issued.  Certain disclosures must be provided if "conditions or events raise substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern."  The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, which for us is December 31, 2016, and interim periods thereafter.  Early adoption is permitted.  Upon adoption, although we do not anticipate that the new standard will have an impact on our disclosures, we will consider the new standard when conducting our interim and annual assessments of our ability to continue as a going concern.
	Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items
	In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-01, Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual Items, ("ASU 2015-01"), which removes the concept of extraordinary items from U.S. GAAP. Under the existing guidance, an entity is required to separately disclose extraordinary items, net of tax, in the income statement after income from continuing operations if an event or transaction is unusual and occurs infrequently. This separate, net-of-tax presentation will no longer be allowed. The existing requirement to separately disclose events or transactions that are unusual or occur infrequently on a pre-tax basis within continuing operations in the income statement has been retained. The new guidance requires similar separate presentation of items that are both unusual and infrequent. The new standard is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015, which for us is January 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted, but only as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. Upon adoption, we will present transactions that are both unusual and infrequent on a pre-tax basis within continuing operations in the income statement.
	Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, ("ASU 2015-03"), which requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction of the carrying value of the associated debt liability. Under the existing guidance, debt issuance costs are required to be presented in the balance sheet as a deferred charge (i.e., an asset).  The new standard is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015, which for us is January 1, 2016.  Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued.  The new standard should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented in the financial statements.  Upon adoption, we will present debt financing costs as a deduction of the carrying value of our revolving credit facility debt instead of presenting such costs as an asset in our consolidated balance sheets.

Restructuring_and_Integration_

Restructuring and Integration Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Integration Costs [Abstract]
Restructuring and Integration Costs	Note 3.    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, 2014 and March 31, 2015 and activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Workforce Reduction			Other Exit Costs			Total
	Exit activity liability at December 31, 2014	$	947		$	729		$	1,676
	Restructuring and integration costs:
	Amounts provided for during 2015		2			55			57
	Cash payments		(294	)		(57	)		(351	)
	Exit activity liability at March 31, 2015	$	655		$	727		$	1,382
	Liabilities associated with the remaining restructuring and integration costs as of March 31, 2015 relate primarily to employee severance and other retiree benefit enhancements to be paid through 2019 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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Sale of Receivables [Abstract]
Sale of Receivables	Note 4.      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 $144 million and $177.4 million of receivables during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  A charge in the amount of $2.9 million and $3.4 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 ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  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

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories, Net	Note 5.     Inventories
	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:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
		(In thousands)
	Finished goods	$	189,976	$	185,655
	Work in process		5,321		4,722
	Raw materials		88,404		87,674
	Total inventories	$	283,701	$	278,051

Acquired_Intangible_Assets

Acquired Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Acquired Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Acquired Intangible Assets	Note 6.      Acquired Intangible Assets
	Acquired identifiable intangible assets consist of the following:
			March 31,			December 31,
			2015			2014
			(In thousands)
	Customer relationships		$	48,473		$	48,646
	Trademarks and trade names			6,800			6,800
	Non-compete agreements			970			970
	Patents and supply contracts			723			723
	Leaseholds			160			160
	Total acquired intangible assets			57,126			57,299
	Less accumulated amortization (1)			(25,373	)		(24,120	)
	Net acquired intangible assets		$	31,753		$	33,179
	-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.
	Total amortization expense for acquired intangible assets was $1.3 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  Based on the current estimated useful lives assigned to our intangible assets, amortization expense is estimated to be $3.7 million for the remainder of 2015, $4.8 million in 2016, $4.6 million in 2017 and $13.5 million in the aggregate for the years 2018 through 2028.

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt	Note 7.      Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
	Total debt outstanding is summarized as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
		(In thousands)
	Revolving credit facilities	$	71,567	$	56,558
	Other		194		258
	Total debt	$	71,761	$	56,816
	Current maturities of debt	$	71,689	$	56,733
	Long-term debt		72		83
	Total debt	$	71,761	$	56,816
	Deferred Financing Costs
	We had deferred financing costs of $2.1 million and $2.3 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.  Deferred financing costs are related to our revolving credit facility.  Deferred financing costs as of March 31, 2015 are being amortized in the amounts of $0.5 million for the remainder of 2015, $0.7 million in 2016, $0.7 million in 2017 and $0.2 million in 2018.
	Revolving Credit Facility
	We entered into the 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.
	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 $147.5 million available for us to borrow pursuant to the formula at March 31, 2015.  Outstanding borrowings under the restated credit agreement (inclusive of the Canadian revolving credit facility described below), which are classified as current liabilities, were $71.6 million and $56.6 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 March 31, 2015, the weighted average interest rate on our restated credit agreement was 2%, which consisted of $61 million in direct borrowings at 1.7% and an index loan of $10.6 million at 3.8%.  At December 31, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on our restated credit agreement was 1.8%, which consisted of $53 million in direct borrowings at 1.7% and an index loan of $3.6 million at 3.8%.  During the three months ended March 31, 2015, our average daily index loan balance was $4.3 million compared to $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	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 March 31, 2015, 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.  Provided specific conditions are met, our restated credit agreement permits cash dividends, stock repurchases, acquisitions, permissible debt financing and capital expenditures.
	Canadian Revolving Credit Facility
	Our Canadian Credit Agreement (as amended) with GE Canada Finance Holding Company, for itself and as agent for the lenders, provides for a $10 million revolving credit facility that expires in March 2018. 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.
	The Canadian 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 March 31, 2015, we have no outstanding borrowings under the Canadian Credit Agreement.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Note 8.    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs (Credit)			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(219	)	$	(2,433	)	$	(2,652	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(3,074	)		8			(3,066	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—			348			348
	Other comprehensive income, net		(3,074	)		356			(2,718	)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(3,293	)	$	(2,077	)	$	(5,370	)
	Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive	Three Months Ended
	Income Components	31-Mar-15
	Amortization of pension and postretirement
	benefit plans:
	Prior service benefit (1)	$	(29	)
	Unrecognized loss (1)		618
	Total before income tax		589
	Income tax expense		(241	)
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	348
	(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 10 for additional details).

StockBased_Compensation_Plans

Stock-Based Compensation Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	Note 9.       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 three months ended March 31, 2015:
							Weighted Average
							Remaining
							Contractual
		Shares			Weighted		Term (Years)
					Average Exercise
					Price
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		9,875		$	10.99		0.4
	Expired		—			—		—
	Exercised		(3,125	)		11.14		—
	Forfeited, other		—			—		—
	Outstanding at March 31, 2015		6,750		$	10.92		0.1
	Options exercisable at March 31, 2015		6,750		$	10.92		0.1
	The aggregate intrinsic value of all outstanding stock options as of March 31, 2015 was $0.2 million. All outstanding stock options as of March 31, 2015 are fully vested and exercisable.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015.  There were no options granted in the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	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 three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	Balance at December 31, 2014		749,018		$	24.62
	Granted		—			—
	Vested		(30,343	)		36.14
	Forfeited		(1,100	)		22.3
	Balance at March 31, 2015		717,575		$	24.13
	We recorded compensation expense related to restricted shares and performance-based shares of $1.3 million ($0.8 million, net of tax) and $1million ($0.6 million, net of tax) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The unamortized compensation expense related to our restricted and performance-based shares was $10.7 million at March 31, 2015, and is expected to be recognized as they vest over a weighted average period of 5.1 years and 0.1 years for employees and directors, respectively.

Employee_Benefits

Employee Benefits	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefits	Note 10.   Employee Benefits
	The components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for our defined benefit plans and postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	Pension benefits	2015			2014
	Service cost	$	—		$	41
	Interest cost		54			65
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			—
	Actuarial net loss		184			57
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	238		$	163
	Postretirement benefits
	Service cost	$	—		$	—
	Interest cost		7			8
	Amortization of prior service cost		(29	)		(754	)
	Actuarial net loss		434			535
	Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	412		$	(211	)
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we made employee benefit contributions of $0.2 million related to our postretirement plans.  Based on current actuarial estimates, we believe we will be required to make approximately $2.3 million in contributions for 2015.
	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 2015, contributions of $0.5 million were made related to calendar year 2014.
	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 the three months ended March 31, 2015, we contributed to the trust an additional 58,000 shares from our treasury and released 58,200 shares from the trust leaving 200 shares remaining in the trust as of March 31, 2015.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 11.   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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
		31-Mar-15				31-Dec-14
		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,119	$	8,119	$	13,728	$	13,728
	Deferred compensation		11,006		11,006		9,811		9,811
	Short term borrowings		71,689		71,689		56,733		56,733
	Long-term debt		72		72		83		83
	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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share	Note 12.   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
		March 31,
	Basic Net Earnings Per Common Share:	2015			2014
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	9,339		$	12,407
	Loss from discontinued operations		(391	)		(682	)
	Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	8,948		$	11,725
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		22,911			22,947
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share	$	0.41		$	0.54
	Loss from discontinued operations per common share		(0.02	)		(0.03	)
	Basic net earnings per common share	$	0.39		$	0.51
	Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	9,339		$	12,407
	Loss from discontinued operations		(391	)		(682	)
	Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	8,948		$	11,725
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		22,911			22,947
	Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:
	Dilutive effect of restricted stock and performance stock		323			272
	Dilutive effect of stock options		4			6
	Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted		23,238			23,225
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share	$	0.4		$	0.53
	Loss from discontinued operations per common share		(0.01	)		(0.03	)
	Diluted net earnings per common share	$	0.39		$	0.5
	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
		March 31,
		2015			2014
	Stock options		3			6
	Restricted and performance shares		358			308

Industry_Segments

Industry Segments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Industry Segments [Abstract]
Industry Segments	Note 13.    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 remanufactures 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, intersegement revenue and operating income by our operating segments (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015			2014
	Net Sales
	Engine Management	$	177,071		$	179,294
	Temperature Control		48,728			51,485
	All Other		1,790			1,973
	Consolidated	$	227,589		$	232,752
	Intersegment Revenue
	Engine Management	$	5,023		$	5,953
	Temperature Control		1,444			2,234
	All Other		(6,467	)		(8,187	)
	Consolidated	$	—		$	—
	Operating Income
	Engine Management	$	21,716		$	24,372
	Temperature Control		(1,419	)		613
	All Other		(5,382	)		(4,580	)
	Consolidated	$	14,915		$	20,405

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 14.   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 March 31, 2015, approximately 2,150 cases were outstanding for which we may be responsible for any related liabilities.  Since inception in September 2001 through March 31, 2015, the amounts paid for settled claims are approximately $17.7 million.
	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, 2014.  The updated study has estimated an undiscounted liability for settlement payments, excluding legal costs and any potential recovery from insurance carriers, ranging from $36.1 million to $55.4 million for the period through 2058. The change from the prior year study was an $11.7 million increase for the low end of the range and an $18 million increase for the high end of the range.  The increase in the estimated undiscounted liability from the prior year study at both the low end and high end of the range reflects historical data and certain assumptions with respect to events that may occur in the future. 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, 2014 actuarial study, in September 2014 we increased our asbestos liability to $36.1 million, the low end of the range, and recorded an incremental pre-tax provision of $12.8 million in loss from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations.  Legal costs, which are expensed as incurred and reported in loss from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations, are estimated, according to the updated study, to range from $43 million to $76.4 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.
	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 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 March 31, 2015 and 2014, we have accrued $20 million and $20.4 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
		March 31,
		2015			2014
	Balance, beginning of period	$	19,328		$	18,041
	Liabilities accrued for current year sales		21,036			19,191
	Settlements of warranty claims		(20,379	)		(16,858	)
	Balance, end of period	$	19,985		$	20,374

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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.  We adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2015. The adoption of the new standard did not change the manner in which we 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; however, the FASB recently proposed a one year deferral of the effective date of the standard.  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.
	Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern ("ASU 2014-15"), which provides guidance on determining when and how to disclose going concern uncertainties in the consolidated financial statements.  Under the new guidance, management would be required to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date the financial statements are issued.  Certain disclosures must be provided if "conditions or events raise substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern."  The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, which for us is December 31, 2016, and interim periods thereafter.  Early adoption is permitted.  Upon adoption, although we do not anticipate that the new standard will have an impact on our disclosures, we will consider the new standard when conducting our interim and annual assessments of our ability to continue as a going concern.
	Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items
	In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-01, Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual Items, ("ASU 2015-01"), which removes the concept of extraordinary items from U.S. GAAP. Under the existing guidance, an entity is required to separately disclose extraordinary items, net of tax, in the income statement after income from continuing operations if an event or transaction is unusual and occurs infrequently. This separate, net-of-tax presentation will no longer be allowed. The existing requirement to separately disclose events or transactions that are unusual or occur infrequently on a pre-tax basis within continuing operations in the income statement has been retained. The new guidance requires similar separate presentation of items that are both unusual and infrequent. The new standard is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015, which for us is January 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted, but only as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. Upon adoption, we will present transactions that are both unusual and infrequent on a pre-tax basis within continuing operations in the income statement.
	Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, ("ASU 2015-03"), which requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction of the carrying value of the associated debt liability. Under the existing guidance, debt issuance costs are required to be presented in the balance sheet as a deferred charge (i.e., an asset).  The new standard is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015, which for us is January 1, 2016.  Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued.  The new standard should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented in the financial statements.  Upon adoption, we will present debt financing costs as a deduction of the carrying value of our revolving credit facility debt instead of presenting such costs as an asset in our consolidated balance sheets.

Restructuring_and_Integration_1

Restructuring and Integration Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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, 2014 and March 31, 2015 and activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Workforce Reduction			Other Exit Costs			Total
	Exit activity liability at December 31, 2014	$	947		$	729		$	1,676
	Restructuring and integration costs:
	Amounts provided for during 2015		2			55			57
	Cash payments		(294	)		(57	)		(351	)
	Exit activity liability at March 31, 2015	$	655		$	727		$	1,382

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	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:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
		(In thousands)
	Finished goods	$	189,976	$	185,655
	Work in process		5,321		4,722
	Raw materials		88,404		87,674
	Total inventories	$	283,701	$	278,051

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_Tab

Acquired Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Acquired Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Acquired Identifiable Intangible Assets	Acquired identifiable intangible assets consist of the following:
			March 31,			December 31,
			2015			2014
			(In thousands)
	Customer relationships		$	48,473		$	48,646
	Trademarks and trade names			6,800			6,800
	Non-compete agreements			970			970
	Patents and supply contracts			723			723
	Leaseholds			160			160
	Total acquired intangible assets			57,126			57,299
	Less accumulated amortization (1)			(25,373	)		(24,120	)
	Net acquired intangible assets		$	31,753		$	33,179
	-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)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Summary of total debt outstanding	Total debt outstanding is summarized as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
		(In thousands)
	Revolving credit facilities	$	71,567	$	56,558
	Other		194		258
	Total debt	$	71,761	$	56,816
	Current maturities of debt	$	71,689	$	56,733
	Long-term debt		72		83
	Total debt	$	71,761	$	56,816

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs (Credit)			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(219	)	$	(2,433	)	$	(2,652	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(3,074	)		8			(3,066	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—			348			348
	Other comprehensive income, net		(3,074	)		356			(2,718	)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(3,293	)	$	(2,077	)	$	(5,370	)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive	Three Months Ended
	Income Components	31-Mar-15
	Amortization of pension and postretirement
	benefit plans:
	Prior service benefit (1)	$	(29	)
	Unrecognized loss (1)		618
	Total before income tax		589
	Income tax expense		(241	)
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	348
	(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 10 for additional details).

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 three months ended March 31, 2015:
							Weighted Average
							Remaining
							Contractual
		Shares			Weighted		Term (Years)
					Average Exercise
					Price
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		9,875		$	10.99		0.4
	Expired		—			—		—
	Exercised		(3,125	)		11.14		—
	Forfeited, other		—			—		—
	Outstanding at March 31, 2015		6,750		$	10.92		0.1
	Options exercisable at March 31, 2015		6,750		$	10.92		0.1
Restricted and Performance-based Share Activity	Our restricted and performance-based share activity was as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	Balance at December 31, 2014		749,018		$	24.62
	Granted		—			—
	Vested		(30,343	)		36.14
	Forfeited		(1,100	)		22.3
	Balance at March 31, 2015		717,575		$	24.13

Employee_Benefits_Tables

Employee Benefits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	Pension benefits	2015			2014
	Service cost	$	—		$	41
	Interest cost		54			65
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			—
	Actuarial net loss		184			57
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	238		$	163
	Postretirement benefits
	Service cost	$	—		$	—
	Interest cost		7			8
	Amortization of prior service cost		(29	)		(754	)
	Actuarial net loss		434			535
	Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	412		$	(211	)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
		31-Mar-15				31-Dec-14
		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,119	$	8,119	$	13,728	$	13,728
	Deferred compensation		11,006		11,006		9,811		9,811
	Short term borrowings		71,689		71,689		56,733		56,733
	Long-term debt		72		72		83		83

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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
		March 31,
	Basic Net Earnings Per Common Share:	2015			2014
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	9,339		$	12,407
	Loss from discontinued operations		(391	)		(682	)
	Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	8,948		$	11,725
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		22,911			22,947
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share	$	0.41		$	0.54
	Loss from discontinued operations per common share		(0.02	)		(0.03	)
	Basic net earnings per common share	$	0.39		$	0.51
	Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	9,339		$	12,407
	Loss from discontinued operations		(391	)		(682	)
	Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	8,948		$	11,725
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		22,911			22,947
	Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:
	Dilutive effect of restricted stock and performance stock		323			272
	Dilutive effect of stock options		4			6
	Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted		23,238			23,225
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share	$	0.4		$	0.53
	Loss from discontinued operations per common share		(0.01	)		(0.03	)
	Diluted net earnings per common share	$	0.39		$	0.5
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
		March 31,
		2015			2014
	Stock options		3			6
	Restricted and performance shares		358			308

Industry_Segments_Tables

Industry Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Industry Segments [Abstract]
Sales and Operating Income by Operating Segments	The following tables show our net sales, intersegement revenue and operating income by our operating segments (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015			2014
	Net Sales
	Engine Management	$	177,071		$	179,294
	Temperature Control		48,728			51,485
	All Other		1,790			1,973
	Consolidated	$	227,589		$	232,752
	Intersegment Revenue
	Engine Management	$	5,023		$	5,953
	Temperature Control		1,444			2,234
	All Other		(6,467	)		(8,187	)
	Consolidated	$	—		$	—
	Operating Income
	Engine Management	$	21,716		$	24,372
	Temperature Control		(1,419	)		613
	All Other		(5,382	)		(4,580	)
	Consolidated	$	14,915		$	20,405

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Changes in Product Warranties	The following table provides the changes in our product warranties (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015			2014
	Balance, beginning of period	$	19,328		$	18,041
	Liabilities accrued for current year sales		21,036			19,191
	Settlements of warranty claims		(20,379	)		(16,858	)
	Balance, end of period	$	19,985		$	20,374

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details)	Mar. 31, 2015
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Equity ownership in entities included in consolidated financial statements, minimum (in hundredths)	50.00%

Restructuring_and_Integration_2

Restructuring and Integration Costs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and integration activities [Roll Forward]
Exit activity liability, beginning of period	$1,676
Restructuring and integration costs [Abstract]
Amount provided for during 2015	57
Cash payments	-351
Exit activity liability, end of period	1,382
Workforce Reduction [Member]
Restructuring and integration activities [Roll Forward]
Exit activity liability, beginning of period	947
Restructuring and integration costs [Abstract]
Amount provided for during 2015	2
Cash payments	-294
Exit activity liability, end of period	655
Other Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring and integration activities [Roll Forward]
Exit activity liability, beginning of period	729
Restructuring and integration costs [Abstract]
Amount provided for during 2015	55
Cash payments	-57
Exit activity liability, end of period	$727

Sale_of_Receivables_Details

Sale of Receivables (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Sale of Receivables [Abstract]
Sale of receivables to financial institutions	$144	$177.40
Charge related to sale of receivables	$2.90	$3.40

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories [Abstract]
Finished goods	$189,976	$185,655
Work-in-process	5,321	4,722
Raw materials	88,404	87,674
Total inventories	$283,701	$278,051

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_Det

Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total acquired intangible assets	$57,126,000			$57,299,000
Less accumulated amortization	-25,373,000	[1]		-24,120,000	[1]
Net acquired intangible assets	31,753,000			33,179,000
Amortization of acquired intangible assets [Abstract]
Amortization expense	1,300,000		1,100,000
Estimated amortization expense, remainder of current year	3,700,000
Estimated amortization expense in year 2016	4,800,000
Estimated amortization expense in year 2017	4,600,000
Estimated amortization expense in years 2018 through 2028	13,500,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total acquired intangible assets	48,473,000			48,646,000
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total acquired intangible assets	6,800,000			6,800,000
Intangible assets acquired [Abstract]
Amount of acquired indefinite-lived intangible assets	5,200,000
Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total acquired intangible assets	970,000			970,000
Patents and Supply Contracts [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total acquired intangible assets	723,000			723,000
Leaseholds [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total acquired intangible assets	$160,000			$160,000
[1]	Applies to all intangible assets, except for related 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 $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Revolving credit facilities	$71,567	$56,558
Other	194	258
Total debt	71,761	56,816
Current maturities of debt	71,689	56,733
Long-term debt	$72	$83

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm3

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt, Deferred Financing Costs (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Financing Costs [Abstract]
Deferred financing costs	$2.10	$2.30
Amortization of financing costs reminder of 2015	0.5
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 $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$250
Expiration date	31-Mar-18
Additional available borrowing capacity	147.5
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).
General Electric Capital Corporation Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding borrowings under credit facility	71.6		56.6
Weighted average interest rate (in hundredths)	2.00%		1.80%
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	61		53
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	10.6		3.6
Weighted average interest rate (in hundredths)	3.80%		3.80%
Average daily loan balance outstanding	4.3	3.3	4.4
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 $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$250
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
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	($2,652)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-3,066
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	348
Other comprehensive income, net	-2,718
Ending balance	-5,370
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	-219
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-3,074
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0
Other comprehensive income, net	-3,074
Ending balance	-3,293
Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs (Credit) [Member]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	-2,433
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	348
Other comprehensive income, net	356
Ending balance	($2,077)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassified (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit plans [Abstract]
Prior service benefit	($29)		($754)
Unrecognized loss	618		592
Income tax expense	-241		58
Total reclassifications for the period	-348
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit plans [Abstract]
Prior service benefit	-29	[1]
Unrecognized loss	618	[1]
Total before income tax	589
Income tax expense	-241
Total reclassifications for the period	$348
[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 10 for additional details)

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_1

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted and performance-based stock, weighted average grant date fair value per share [Roll Forward]
Compensation expense, gross	$1,319,000	$972,000
Stock Options [Member]
Options, shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)	9,875
Expired (in shares)	0
Exercised (in shares)	-3,125
Forfeited, other (in shares)	0
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	6,750		9,875
Options exercisable, end of period (in shares)	6,750
Options, weighted average exercise price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$10.99
Expired (in dollars per share)	$0
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$11.14
Forfeited, other (in dollars per share)	$0
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share)	$10.92		$10.99
Options exercisable, end of period (in dollars per share)	$10.92
Options, additional disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term, beginning of period	0 years 1 month 6 days		0 years 4 months 24 days
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term, end of period	0 years 1 month 6 days		0 years 4 months 24 days
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term, end of period	0 years 1 month 6 days
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options	200,000
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	100,000
Options granted (in shares)	0
Performance-based Shares [Member]
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 [Member]
Restricted and Performance Stock Grants [Abstract]
Award vesting rights	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.
Restricted and Performance Shares [Member]
Restricted and performance-based stock, shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period (in shares)	749,018
Granted (in shares)	0
Vested (in shares)	-30,343
Forfeited (in shares)	-1,100
End of period (in shares)	717,575
Restricted and performance-based stock, weighted average grant date fair value per share [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$24.62
Granted (in dollars per share)	$0
Vested (in dollars per share)	$36.14
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$22.30
End of period (in dollars per share)	$24.13
Compensation expense, gross	1,300,000	1,000,000
Compensation expense, net of tax	800,000	600,000
Unamortized compensation expense	$10,700,000
Restricted and Performance Shares [Member] | Employees [Member]
Restricted and Performance Stock Grants [Abstract]
Estimated forfeitures (in hundredths)	5.00%
Restricted and performance-based stock, weighted average grant date fair value per share [Roll Forward]
Weighted average period of recognition for unrecognized compensation expense	5 years 1 month 6 days
Restricted and Performance Shares [Member] | Executives [Member]
Restricted and Performance Stock Grants [Abstract]
Estimated forfeitures (in hundredths)	0.00%
Restricted and Performance Shares [Member] | Directors [Member]
Restricted and Performance Stock Grants [Abstract]
Estimated forfeitures (in hundredths)	0.00%
Restricted and performance-based stock, weighted average grant date fair value per share [Roll Forward]
Weighted average period of recognition for unrecognized compensation expense	0 years 1 month 6 days
Restricted and Performance Shares [Member] | Age 60 [Member]
Restricted and Performance Stock Grants [Abstract]
Vesting percentage (in hundredths)	25.00%
Restricted and Performance Shares [Member] | Age 63 [Member]
Restricted and Performance Stock Grants [Abstract]
Vesting percentage (in hundredths)	25.00%
Restricted and Performance Shares [Member] | Age65 [Member]
Restricted and Performance Stock Grants [Abstract]
Vesting percentage (in hundredths)	100.00%

Employee_Benefits_Details

Employee Benefits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust (ESOP) [Member]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Additional shares contributed to ESOP (in shares)	58,000
Shares released from trust (in shares)	58,200
Total remaining balance of shares in the ESOP (in shares)	200
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$0	$41,000
Interest cost	54,000	65,000
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0
Actuarial net loss	184,000	57,000
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	238,000	163,000
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	7,000	8,000
Amortization of prior service cost	-29,000	-754,000
Actuarial net loss	434,000	535,000
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	412,000	-211,000
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Contributions by employer on behalf of employees	200,000
Estimated future employer contributions in current fiscal year	2,300,000
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Employer discretionary contribution amount	$500,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amount [Member]
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$8,119	$13,728
Deferred compensation	11,006	9,811
Short term borrowings	71,689	56,733
Long-term debt	72	83
Fair Value [Member]
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	8,119	13,728
Deferred compensation	11,006	9,811
Short term borrowings	71,689	56,733
Long-term debt	$72	$83

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Basic Net Earnings Per Common Shares [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations	$9,339	$12,407
Loss from discontinued operation	-391	-682
Net earnings available to common stockholders	8,948	11,725
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	22,910,889	22,947,241
Earnings from continuing operations per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.41	$0.54
Loss from discontinued operations per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.02)	($0.03)
Net earnings per common share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.39	$0.51
Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations	9,339	12,407
Loss from discontinued operation	-391	-682
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$8,948	$11,725
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions [Abstract]
Dilutive effect of restricted stock and performance stock (in shares)	323,000	272,000
Dilutive effect of stock options (in shares)	4,000	6,000
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)	23,238,050	23,224,698
Earnings from continuing operations per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.40	$0.53
Loss from discontinued operations per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.03)
Net earnings per common share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.39	$0.50
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)	3,000	6,000
Restricted and Performance Shares [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	358,000	308,000

Industry_Segments_Details

Industry Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable operating segments	2
Net sales	$227,589	$232,752
Operating Income	14,915	20,405
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0
Engine Management [Member] | Reportable Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	177,071	179,294
Operating Income	21,716	24,372
Engine Management [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	5,023	5,953
Temperature Control [Member] | Reportable Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	48,728	51,485
Operating Income	-1,419	613
Temperature Control [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,444	2,234
All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,790	1,973
Operating Income	-5,382	-4,580
All Other [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	($6,467)	($8,187)

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		163 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
			Claim
Changes in product warranties [Roll forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$19,328,000	$18,041,000
Liabilities accrued for current year sales	21,036,000	19,191,000
Settlements of warranty claims	-20,379,000	-16,858,000
Balance, end of period	19,985,000	20,374,000	19,985,000
Asbestos [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Pending claims, approximate number	2,150		2,150
Reimbursement from insurance carrier for settled claims			17,700,000
Increase for low end of range	11,700,000
Increase for high end of range	18,000,000
Incremental pre-tax provision	12,800,000
Range of possible loss, minimum	43,000,000		43,000,000
Range of possible loss, maximum	76,400,000		76,400,000
Asbestos [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated legal costs	36,100,000		36,100,000
Asbestos [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated legal costs	$55,400,000		$55,400,000