Barnes (B) 10-Q 28 Apr 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 24, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Entity Registrant Name	'BARNES GROUP INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000009984	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	54,205,461

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	$312,099	$263,545
Cost of sales	214,557	177,715
Selling and administrative expenses	62,418	60,875
Total operating costs and expenses	276,975	238,590
Operating income	35,124	24,955
Interest expense	3,319	4,357
Other expense (income), net	234	966
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	31,571	19,632
Income taxes	8,819	4,199
Income from continuing operations	22,752	15,433
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (Note 2)	0	-1,961
Net income	$22,752	$13,472
Basic:	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.42	$0.29
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.04)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$0.42	$0.25
Diluted:	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.41	$0.28
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.04)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$0.41	$0.24
Dividends (in dollars per share)	$0.11	$0.10
Weighted average common shares outstanding:	'	'
Basic (in shares)	54,650,481	54,739,465
Diluted (in shares)	55,972,753	55,524,560

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'		'
Net income	$22,752		$13,472
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	'		'
Unrealized (loss) income on hedging activities, net of tax (1)	-27	[1]	427	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (2)	-5,948	[2]	-14,505	[2]
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefits, net of tax (3)	-5,870	[3]	2,410	[3]
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-11,845		-11,668
Total comprehensive income	10,907		1,804
Unrealized (loss) income on hedging activities, tax	14		188
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax	-198		-101
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefits, tax	($3,787)		$2,838
[1]	Net of tax of $14 and $188 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively
[2]	Net of tax of $(198) and $(101) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
[3]	Net of tax of $(3,787) and $2,838 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$61,411	$70,856
Accounts receivable, less allowances (2014 - $2,729; 2013 - $3,438)	291,703	258,664
Inventories	210,212	211,246
Deferred income taxes	14,874	18,226
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	19,958	18,204
Total current assets	598,158	577,196
Deferred income taxes	869	2,314
Property, plant and equipment	699,195	686,537
Less accumulated depreciation	-392,026	-383,979
Property, plant and equipment, net	307,169	302,558
Goodwill	645,604	649,697
Other intangible assets, net	523,002	534,293
Other assets	59,865	57,615
Total assets	2,134,667	2,123,673
Current liabilities	'	'
Notes and overdrafts payable	1,636	1,074
Accounts payable	98,421	88,721
Accrued liabilities	129,589	154,514
Long-term debt - current	56,615	56,009
Total current liabilities	286,261	300,318
Long-term debt	503,076	490,341
Accrued retirement benefits	90,319	80,884
Deferred income taxes	91,250	94,506
Other liabilities	15,058	16,210
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)	'	'
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Common stock - par value $0.01 per share Authorized: 150,000,000 shares Issued: at par value (2014 - 60,742,629 shares; 2013 - 60,306,128 shares)	607	603
Additional paid-in capital	401,675	390,347
Treasury stock, at cost (2014 - 6,622,624 shares; 2013 - 6,389,267 shares)	-165,501	-156,649
Retained earnings	897,823	881,169
Accumulated other non-owner changes to equity	14,099	25,944
Total stockholders' equity	1,148,703	1,141,414
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$2,134,667	$2,123,673

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$2,729	$3,438
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	60,742,629	60,306,128
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares)	6,622,624	6,389,267

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$22,752	$13,472
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	20,782	16,499
Amortization of convertible debt discount	731	582
Loss (gain) on disposition of property, plant and equipment	78	-54
Stock compensation expense	1,865	12,657
Withholding taxes paid on stock issuances	-463	-720
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	-32,802	-16,347
Inventories	802	-968
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-2,763	-235
Accounts payable	9,676	7,144
Accrued liabilities	-3,131	-16,679
Deferred income taxes	3,834	485
Long-term retirement benefits	-4,964	801
Other	580	1,020
Net cash provided by operating activities	16,977	17,657
Investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from disposition of property, plant and equipment	382	44
Capital expenditures	-15,074	-10,050
Other	-467	-1,420
Net cash used by investing activities	-15,159	-11,426
Financing activities:	'	'
Net change in other borrowings	559	8,737
Payments on long-term debt	-26,151	-6,245
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	39,283	21,000
Payment of assumed liability to Otto MC$nner Holding AG	-19,796	0
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock	7,262	2,677
Common stock repurchases	-8,389	-12,856
Dividends paid	-5,971	-5,443
Excess tax benefit on stock awards	2,246	506
Other	-76	-53
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	-11,033	8,323
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows	-230	-1,038
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-9,445	13,516
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	70,856	86,356
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$61,411	$99,872

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheet and the related unaudited consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income and cash flows 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. The consolidated financial statements do not include all information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 has been derived from the 2013 financial statements of Barnes Group Inc. (the “Company”). For additional information, please refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation, have been included. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.
	In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company and two of its subsidiaries (collectively with the Company, the "Purchaser") completed the acquisition of the Männer Business (defined below) pursuant to the terms of the Share Purchase and Assignment Agreement dated September 30, 2013 ("Share Purchase Agreement") among the Purchaser, Otto Männer Holding AG, a German company based in Bahlingen, Germany (the "Seller"), and the three shareholders of the Seller ("the Männer Business”). The acquisition has been integrated into the Industrial segment. See Note 3 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
	In the second quarter of 2013, the Company completed the sale of its Barnes Distribution North America business ("BDNA") to MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. ("MSC"). The results of these operations are segregated and presented as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 2.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations
	Barnes Distribution North America
	In April 2013, the Company completed the sale of BDNA to MSC pursuant to the terms of an Asset Purchase Agreement between the Company and MSC. The total cash consideration received for BDNA through March 31, 2014 was $538,942, net of transaction costs and closing adjustments paid. The net after-tax proceeds were $420,190 after consideration of certain post closing adjustments, transaction costs and income taxes. The Company made estimated income tax payments related to the gain on sale during 2013 and has recorded an income tax receivable of $12,608 in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	Barnes Distribution Europe
	In December 2011, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its Barnes Distribution Europe ("BDE") business to Berner SE (the "Purchaser") in a cash transaction pursuant to the terms of a Share and Asset Purchase Agreement ("SPA") among the Company, the Purchaser, and their respective relevant subsidiaries dated November 17, 2011. The Company received gross proceeds of $33,358, which represents the initial stated purchase price, and yielded net cash proceeds of $22,492 after consideration of cash sold, transaction costs paid and closing adjustments. The final amount of proceeds from the sale of the BDE business was subject to post-closing adjustments that were reflected in discontinued operations in periods subsequent to the disposition. The income from operations of discontinued businesses for 2013 includes a final settlement of a retained liability related to BDE.
	As required by the terms of the SPA, the Company was required to place €9,000 of the proceeds in escrow to be used for any settlement of general representation and warranty claims. Absent a breach of warranty claim, the funds would be released from escrow on August 31, 2012 unless there were any then pending claims. Cash related to a pending claim would remain in escrow until a final determination of the claim had been made. On August 17, 2012, the Purchaser provided a notice of breach of various warranties to the Company.  The Company rejected the Purchaser's notice and demanded release of the full escrow effective August 31, 2012.  The Purchaser refused to release the full escrow, and only €3,900 plus interest was released whereas €5,100 ($7,014 at March 31, 2014) plus interest remains in escrow. The Company objected to the retention of the escrow and expects to prevail in this matter. The Company has recorded the restricted cash in other assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	The below amounts related to the BDE business and BDNA were derived from historical financial information. The amounts have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations within the consolidated financial statements.
		Three months ended March 31,
		2014		2013
	Net sales	$	—	$	75,821
	Loss before income taxes	—		(1,778		)
	Income tax expense	—		183
	Loss from operations of discontinued businesses, net of income taxes	—		(1,961		)
	(Loss) gain on transaction	—		—
	Income tax (expense) benefit on sale	—		—
	(Loss) gain on the sale of businesses, net of income taxes	—		—
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	—	$	(1,961	)

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	During 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of the Männer Business, a German company based in Bahlingen, Germany. The following table reflects the unaudited pro forma operating results of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which gives effect to the acquisition of the Männer Business as if it had occurred on January 1, 2012. The pro forma results are based on assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred had the acquisition been effective January 1, 2012, nor are they intended to be indicative of results that may occur in the future. The underlying pro forma information includes the historical financial results of the Company and the Männer Business adjusted for certain items including depreciation and amortization expense associated with the assets acquired and the Company’s expense related to financing arrangements, with the related tax effects. The pro forma information does not include the effects of any synergies or cost reduction initiatives related to the acquisition.
		(Unaudited Pro Forma) Three months ended March 31, 2013
	Net sales	$	286,834
	Income from continuing operations	17,929
	Net income	15,968
	Per common share:
	Basic:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.32
	Net income	$	0.29
	Diluted:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.32
	Net income	$	0.28

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share

Net Income Per Common Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Common Share	'
	Net Income Per Common Share
	For the purpose of computing diluted income from continuing operations and net income per common share, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding is increased for the potential dilutive effects of stock-based incentive plans and convertible senior subordinated notes. For the purpose of computing diluted income from continuing operations and net income per common share, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding was increased by 1,322,272 and 785,095 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, to account for the potential dilutive effect of stock-based incentive plans and convertible senior subordinated notes. There were no adjustments to income from continuing operations or net income for the purposes of computing income available to common stockholders for those periods.
	The calculation of weighted-average diluted shares outstanding excludes all shares that would have been anti-dilutive. During the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company excluded 92,049 and 366,349 stock options, respectively, from the calculation of weighted average diluted shares outstanding as the stock options would have been anti-dilutive.
	The Company granted 86,300 stock options, 93,989 restricted stock unit awards and 84,654 performance share awards in February 2014 as part of its annual grant awards. All of the stock options and the restricted stock unit awards vest upon meeting certain service conditions. The restricted stock unit awards are included in basic average common shares outstanding as they contain nonforfeitable rights to dividend payments. The performance share awards are part of a long-term Relative Measure program, which is designed to assess the Company's performance relative to the performance of companies included in the Russell 2000 Index over the three-year term of the program ending December 31, 2016. The performance goals are independent of each other and based on three metrics: the Company's total shareholder return ("TSR"), basic earnings per share growth and operating income before depreciation and amortization growth (weighted equally). The participants can earn from zero to 250% of the target award and the award includes a forfeitable right to dividend equivalents, which are not included in the aggregate target award numbers. The fair value of the TSR portion of the performance share awards was determined using a Monte Carlo valuation method as the award contains a market condition.
	In the first quarter of 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a Transition and Resignation Agreement (the "Agreement") for its former Chief Executive Officer (“Former CEO”) in connection with his resignation of the CEO role and his assumption of a Vice Chairman role. The Agreement provided that, in exchange for the Former CEO's delivery of an effective release of claims, his adherence to certain restrictive covenants, and the successful provision of transition services, including with regard to certain equity grants, the successful sale of the BDNA business, the Former CEO's outstanding equity awards were modified to increase the post-termination exercise period for stock options until the earlier of ten years from the date of grant or five years from the retirement date and made non-forfeitable all outstanding stock options, restricted stock unit awards and performance share awards that remained unvested on the day of his agreed to resignation date from the Company.  The original vesting dates of the equity awards serve as the delivery dates and the performance metrics continue to apply to the performance share awards. The Company recorded $10,492 of stock compensation expense in the first quarter of 2013 as a result of the modifications.
	The 3.375% convertible senior subordinated notes due in March 2027 (the “Notes”) are convertible, under certain circumstances, into a combination of cash and common stock of the Company. The conversion price as of March 31, 2014 was $28.31 per share of common stock. The dilutive effect of the Notes is determined based on the average closing price of the Company's stock for the last 30 trading days of the quarter as compared to the conversion price of the Notes. Under the net share settlement method, there were 512,453 potential shares issuable under the Notes that were considered dilutive for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014. There were no potential shares issuable under the Notes for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 as the Notes would have been anti-dilutive.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	The components of inventories consisted of:
		March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Finished goods	$	81,406	$	85,033
	Work-in-process	76,152		71,982
	Raw material and supplies	52,654		54,231
		$	210,212	$	211,246

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill:
	The following table sets forth the change in the carrying amount of goodwill for each reportable segment and for the Company as of and for the period ended March 31, 2014:
		Industrial				Aerospace				Total Company
	1-Jan-14	$	618,911			$	30,786			$	649,697
	Foreign currency translation	(4,093		)		—				(4,093		)
	March 31, 2014	$	614,818			$	30,786			$	645,604
	Other Intangible Assets:
	Other intangible assets consisted of:
				March 31, 2014								December 31, 2013
		Range of		Gross Amount				Accumulated Amortization				Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization
		Life -Years
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Revenue sharing programs (RSPs)	Up to 30		$	293,700			$	(66,393	)		$	293,700	$	(64,220	)
	Component Repair Program	Up to 15		26,639				(247		)		26,639		—
	Customer lists/relationships	15-Oct		183,406				(21,515		)		183,406		(18,293		)
	Patents and technology	14-Jul		62,972				(16,296		)		62,972		(14,210		)
	Trademarks/trade names	30-May		11,950				(7,868		)		11,950		(7,628		)
	Other	Up to 15		19,292				(11,736		)		19,292		(9,868		)
				597,959				(124,055		)		597,959		(114,219		)
	Unamortized intangible asset:
	Trade name			36,900								36,900
	Foreign currency translation			12,198				—				13,653		—
	Other intangible assets			$	647,057			$	(124,055	)		$	648,512	$	(114,219	)
	Estimated amortization of intangible assets for future periods is as follows: 2014 - $39,000; 2015 - $33,000; 2016 - $32,000; 2017 - $32,000 and 2018 - $33,000.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	The Company's debt agreements contain financial covenants that require the maintenance of interest coverage and leverage ratios. The Company is in compliance with its financial covenants as of March 31, 2014, and continues to monitor its future compliance based on current and anticipated future economic conditions.
	Long-term debt and notes and overdrafts payable at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consisted of:
		March 31, 2014					December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair		Carrying			Fair
		Amount			Value		Amount			Value
	3.375% Convertible Notes	$	55,636		$	76,114	$	55,636		$	76,569
	Unamortized debt discount – 3.375% Convertible Notes	—			—		(731		)	—
	Revolving credit agreement	500,845			503,798		487,920			482,431
	Borrowings under lines of credit and overdrafts	1,636			1,636		1,074			1,074
	Other foreign bank borrowings	270			273		405			410
	Capital leases	2,940			3,264		3,120			3,402
		561,327			585,085		547,424			563,886
	Less current maturities	(58,251		)			(57,083		)
	Long-term debt	$	503,076				$	490,341
	As of March 20, 2014, the 3.375% Convertible Notes (Notes") are subject to redemption at their par value at any time, at the option of the Company. The note holders had the option to require the Company to redeem some or all of the Notes on April 11, 2014. As such, the balance of these Notes of $55,636 (par value) and the related deferred tax balances are classified as current in the accompanying balance sheet as of March 31, 2014. None of the Notes were redeemed by the note holders on April 11, 2014. The note holders may also require the Company to redeem some or all of the notes at their par value on March 15th of 2017 and 2022. The 3.375% Convertible Notes are also eligible for conversion upon meeting certain conditions as provided in the indenture agreement including the closing stock price for 20 of the last 30 trading days in the preceding quarter being greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price (the "conversion price eligibility requirement"). The eligibility for conversion is determined quarterly. During the first quarter of 2014, the 3.375% Convertible Notes were not eligible for conversion. During the second quarter of 2014, the 3.375% Convertible Notes will be eligible for conversion due to meeting the conversion price eligibility requirement and on March 20, the Company formally notified the note holders that they are entitled to convert the Notes. The first $1 of the conversion value of each note would be paid in cash and the additional conversion value, if any, would be paid in cash or common stock, at the option of the Company. The fair value of the Notes was determined using quoted market prices that represent Level 2 observable inputs.
	In September 2013, the Company entered into a second amendment to its fifth amended and restated revolving credit agreement (the "Amended Credit Agreement”) and retained Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent for the lenders. The Amended Credit Agreement extended the maturity date of the debt facility by two years from September 2016 to September 2018 and includes an option to extend the maturity date for an additional year, subject to certain conditions. The Amended Credit Agreement added a new foreign subsidiary borrower in Germany, Barnes Group Acquisition GmbH, maintained the borrowing availability of the Company at $750,000 and adds an accordion feature to increase this amount to $1,000,000. The Company may exercise the accordion feature upon request to the Administrative Agent as long as an event of default has not occurred or is continuing. The borrowing availability of $750,000, pursuant to the terms of the Amended Credit Agreement, allows for Euro-denominated borrowings equivalent to $500,000. Euro-denominated borrowings are subject to foreign currency translation adjustments that are included within accumulated other non-owner changes to equity. Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement continue to bear interest at LIBOR plus a spread ranging from 1.10% to 1.70% depending on the Company's leverage ratio at prior quarter end. The Company paid fees and expenses of $1,261 in conjunction with executing the Amended Credit Agreement in 2013; such fees will be deferred and amortized into interest expense on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income through its maturity.
	Borrowings and availability under the Amended Credit Agreement were $500,845 and $249,155, respectively, at March 31, 2014 and $487,920 and $262,080, respectively, at December 31, 2013. Borrowings included Euro-denominated borrowings of €109,100 ($150,045) at March 31, 2014 and €114,000 ($157,320) at December 31, 2013. The interest rate on these borrowings was 1.30% and 1.36% on March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The fair value of the borrowings is based on observable Level 2 inputs. The borrowings are valued using discounted cash flows based upon the Company's estimated interest costs for similar types of borrowings.
	The Company's borrowing capacity remains limited by various debt covenants in the Amended Credit Agreement, certain of which were amended in September 2013. The Amended Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain a ratio of Consolidated Senior Debt, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, to Consolidated EBITDA, as defined, of not more than 3.25 times at the end of each fiscal quarter ("Senior Debt Ratio"), a ratio of Consolidated Total Debt, as defined, to Consolidated EBITDA of not more than 4.00 times at the end of each fiscal quarter, and a ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Cash Interest Expense, as defined, of not less than 4.25 times at the end of each fiscal quarter. The Amended Credit Agreement also provides that in connection with certain permitted acquisitions with aggregate consideration in excess of $150,000, the Consolidated Senior Debt to EBITDA ratio and the Consolidated Total Debt to EBITDA ratio are permitted to increase to 3.50 times and 4.25 times, respectively, for a period of the four fiscal quarters ending after the closing of the acquisition. In October 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of the Männer Business, a permitted transaction pursuant to the terms of the Amended Credit Agreement. At March 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under the Amended Credit Agreement.
	In addition, the Company has available approximately $15,000 in uncommitted short-term bank credit lines ("Credit Lines"), of which $1,000 was borrowed at March 31, 2014 at an interest rate of 2.12% and $1,000 was borrowed at December 31, 2013 at an interest rate of 2.13%. The Company had also borrowed $636 and $74 under overdraft facilities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Repayments under the Credit Lines are due within seven days. Repayments of the overdrafts are generally due within two days. The carrying amounts of the Credit Lines and overdrafts approximate fair value due to the short maturities of these financial instruments.
	The Company also has other foreign bank borrowings. The fair value of the foreign bank borrowings are based on observable Level 2 inputs. These instruments are valued using discounted cash flows based upon the Company's estimated interest costs for similar types of borrowings.
	The Company holds capital leases within the Männer Business that was acquired in October 2013. The fair value of
	the capital leases are based on observable Level 2 inputs. These instruments are valued using discounted cash flows based
	upon the Company's estimated interest costs for similar types of borrowings.

Business_Reorganization

Business Reorganization	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Business Reorganization	'
	Business Reorganization
	On March 14, 2014, the Company authorized the closure of production operations ("Saline operations") at its Associated Spring facility located in Saline, Michigan ("the Closure").  Saline operations, which include approximately 50 employees, primarily manufacture certain automotive engine valve springs, a highly commoditized product.  Based on changing market dynamics and increased customer demands for commodity pricing, several customers advised the Company of their intent to transition these specific springs to other suppliers, which led to the decision of the Closure.  The Closure is expected to be completed mid-year 2014. The Company recorded restructure and related costs of $2,750. This balance included $2,112 of employee termination costs, primarily severance expense of $1,174 and defined benefit pension and other postretirement plan ("the "Plans") costs related to the accelerated recognition of actuarial losses and special termination benefits, and $638 of other Closure costs, primarily related to asset write-downs. The severance liability of $1,174 was included within accrued liabilities as of March 31, 2014. See Note 11 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for costs associated with the Plans that were impacted by the Closure. The Company also expects to incur additional costs of approximately $5,000 in 2014 related to the Closure. Closure costs are recorded primarily within Cost of Sales in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income and are reflected in the results of the Industrial segment.
	The following table sets forth the change in the liability for the 2014 employee termination actions:
	January 1, 2014	$	—
	Employee termination benefit costs	1,174
	Payments	—
	March 31, 2014	$	1,174
	The balance is expected to be paid in 2014.

Derivatives

Derivatives	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivatives	'
	Derivatives
	The Company has manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities around the world and thus makes investments and conducts business transactions denominated in various currencies. The Company is also exposed to fluctuations in interest rates and commodity price changes. These financial exposures are monitored and managed by the Company as an integral part of its risk management program.
	Financial instruments have been used by the Company to hedge its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. In 2012, the Company entered into five-year interest rate swap agreements transacted with three banks which together convert the interest on the first $100,000 of the Company's one-month LIBOR-based borrowings from a variable rate plus the borrowing spread to a fixed rate of 1.03% plus the borrowing spread. These interest rate swap agreements were accounted for as cash flow hedges.
	The Company also uses financial instruments to hedge its exposures to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company has various contracts outstanding which primarily hedge recognized assets or liabilities, and anticipated transactions in various currencies including the British pound sterling, U.S. dollar, Euro, Singapore dollar, Swedish kroner and Swiss franc. Certain foreign currency derivative instruments are treated as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions.  All foreign exchange contracts are due within two years.
	The Company does not use derivatives for speculative or trading purposes or to manage commodity exposures.
	Changes in the fair market value of derivatives that qualify as fair value hedges or cash flow hedges are recorded directly to earnings or accumulated other non-owner changes to equity, depending on the designation. Amounts recorded to accumulated other non-owner changes to equity are reclassified to earnings in a manner that matches the earnings impact of the hedged transaction. Any ineffective portion, or amounts related to contracts that are not designated as hedges, are recorded directly to earnings.
	The following table sets forth the fair value amounts of derivative instruments held by the Company.
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Asset Derivatives			Liability Derivatives			Asset Derivatives		Liability Derivatives
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	$	—		$	(258	)	$	—	$	(370	)
	Foreign exchange contracts	—			(443		)	—		(318		)
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	37			(296		)	543		(67		)
	Total derivatives	$	37		$	(997	)	$	543	$	(755	)
	Asset derivatives are recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Liability derivatives related to interest rate contracts and foreign exchange contracts are recorded in other liabilities and accrued liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	The following table sets forth the gain (loss), net of tax, recorded in accumulated other non-owner changes to equity for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for derivatives held by the Company and designated as hedging instruments.
		Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Cash flow hedges:
	Interest rate contracts	$	71		$	156
	Foreign exchange contracts	(98		)	271
		$	(27	)	$	427
	Amounts included within accumulated other non-owner changes to equity that were reclassified to expense during the first three months of 2014 and 2013 related to the interest rate swaps resulted in a fixed rate of interest of 1.03% plus the borrowing spread for the first $100,000 of one-month LIBOR borrowings. The amounts reclassified for the foreign exchange contracts were not material in any period presented. Additionally, there were no amounts recognized in income for hedge ineffectiveness during the three- month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
	The following table sets forth the (losses) recorded in other expense (income), net in the consolidated statements of income for the three- month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for non-designated derivatives held by the Company. Such amounts were substantially offset by gains (losses) recorded on the underlying hedged asset or liability.
		Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	(747	)	$	(3,906	)

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	The provisions of the accounting standard for fair value define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. This standard classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:
	Level 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
	Level 2	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability
	Level 3	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability
	The following table provides the financial assets and financial liabilities reported at fair value and measured on a recurring basis:
						Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for		Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
						Identical Assets		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
						(Level 1)
	March 31, 2014
	Asset derivatives		$	37		$	—	$	37		$	—
	Liability derivatives		(997		)	—		(997		)	—
	Bank acceptances		5,174			—		5,174			—
	Rabbi trust assets		2,053			2,053		—			—
			$	6,267		$	2,053	$	4,214		$	—
	December 31, 2013
	Asset derivatives		$	543		$	—	$	543		$	—
	Liability derivatives		(755		)	—		(755		)	—
	Bank acceptances		6,461			—		6,461			—
	Rabbi trust assets		1,975			1,975		—			—
			$	8,224		$	1,975	$	6,249		$	—
	The derivative contracts are valued using observable current market information as of the reporting date such as the prevailing LIBOR-based and U.S. treasury interest rates and foreign currency spot and forward rates. Bank acceptances represent financial instruments accepted from certain Chinese customers in lieu of cash paid on receivables, generally range from three to six months in maturity and are guaranteed by banks. The carrying amounts of the bank acceptances, which are included within prepaid expenses and other current assets, approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The fair values of rabbi trust assets are based on quoted market prices from various financial exchanges.

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	'
	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
	Pension and other postretirement benefits expenses consisted of the following:
		Three months ended March 31,
	Pensions	2014			2013
	Service cost	$	1,255		$	1,984
	Interest cost	5,438			4,987
	Expected return on plan assets	(8,570		)	(8,276		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	177			203
	Amortization of actuarial losses	1,962			4,075
	Curtailment loss	219			199
	Special termination benefits	715			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,196		$	3,172
		Three months ended March 31,
	Other Postretirement Benefits	2014			2013
	Service cost	$	52		$	77
	Interest cost	559			543
	Amortization of prior service credit	(217		)	(395		)
	Amortization of actuarial losses	216			290
	Curtailment loss	4			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	614		$	515
	Curtailment losses and special termination benefits during the first three months of 2014 and 2013 relate to certain defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans that were impacted by the closure of production operations at the Associated Spring facility located in Saline, Michigan and the completed sale of Barnes Distribution North America ("BDNA"), respectively. Amounts related to BDNA have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations within the Consolidated Financial Statements during the first three months of 2013.
	The Company contributed to a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. This multi-employer plan provides pension benefits to certain former union-represented employees of the Edison, New Jersey facility at BDNA. The Company determined that a withdrawal from this multi-employer plan, following its entry into a definitive agreement to sell BDNA in February 2013, was probable. The Company estimated its assessment of a withdrawal liability, on a pre-tax discounted basis, and recorded a liability of $2,788 during the first quarter of 2013. The expense was recorded within discontinued operations. The Company completed the sale of BDNA and ceased making contributions into the multi-employer plan during the second quarter of 2013. The Company settled the withdrawal liability in the fourth quarter of 2013, with the agreed-upon settlement payment being made during the first quarter of 2014.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company's effective tax rate from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2014 was 27.9% compared with 21.4% in the first quarter of 2013 and 32.8% for the full year 2013 which includes the impact of $16,428 of tax expense related to the April 16, 2013 U.S. Court Decision (see Note 15 of the Consolidated Financial Statements). Excluding the impact of the U.S. Tax Court Decision, the Company's effective tax rate from continuing operations for full year 2013 was 17.5%. The increase in the first quarter 2014 effective tax rate from the full year 2013 rate, as adjusted for the U.S. Tax Court Decision, is primarily due to the a change in the mix of earnings attributable to higher-taxing jurisdictions or jurisdictions where losses cannot be benefited in 2014, the expiration of certain tax holidays and the increase in planned repatriation of a portion of current foreign earnings to the U.S.
	The Aerospace and Industrial segments were previously awarded international tax holidays. All of the tax holidays for which the Company currently receives benefit are expected to expire in 2014 through 2016.

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component	'
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013:
		Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges				Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Items				Foreign Currency Items			Total
	1-Jan-14	$	(519	)		$	(73,273	)		$	99,736		$	25,944
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications to consolidated statements of income	(146		)		(7,419		)		(5,948		)	(13,513		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to the consolidated statements of income	119				1,549				—			1,668
	Net current-period other comprehensive loss	(27		)		(5,870		)		(5,948		)	(11,845		)
	March 31, 2014	$	(546	)		$	(79,143	)		$	93,788		$	14,099
		Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges				Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Items				Foreign Currency Items			Total
	1-Jan-13	$	(432	)		$	(146,441	)		$	80,121		$	(66,752	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications to consolidated statements of income	525				(388		)		(14,505		)	(14,368		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to the consolidated statements of income	(98		)		2,798				—			2,700
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	427				2,410				(14,505		)	(11,668		)
	31-Mar-13	$	(5	)		$	(144,031	)		$	65,616		$	(78,420	)
	The following table sets forth the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three- periods ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013:
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income								Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income
			Three months ended March 31, 2014				Three months ended March 31, 2013
	Gains and losses on cash flow hedges
	Interest rate contracts		$	(217	)		$	(199	)		Interest expense
	Foreign exchange contracts		22				284				Net sales
			(195		)		85				Total before tax
			76				13				Tax benefit
			(119		)		98				Net of tax
	Pension and other postretirement benefit items
	Amortization of prior-service credits, net		$	40			$	192			(A)
	Amortization of actuarial losses		(2,178		)		(4,365		)		(A)
	Curtailment loss (net)		(223		)		(199		)		(A)
			(2,361		)		(4,372		)		Total before tax
			812				1,574				Tax benefit
			(1,549		)		(2,798		)		Net of tax
	Total reclassifications in the period		$	(1,668	)		$	(2,700	)
	(A) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included within the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 11.

Information_on_Business_Segmen

Information on Business Segments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Information on Business Segments	'
	Information on Business Segments
	The Company is organized based upon the nature of its products and services. Segment information is consistent with how management reviews the businesses, makes investing and resource allocation decisions and assesses operating performance. The Company has not aggregated operating segments for purposes of identifying reportable segments.
	The Industrial segment is a global manufacturer of highly-engineered, high-quality precision parts, products and systems for critical applications serving a diverse customer base in end-markets such as transportation, industrial equipment, consumer products, packaging, electronics, medical devices, and energy. Focused on innovative custom solutions, Industrial participates in the design phase of components and assemblies whereby the customers receive the benefits of application and systems engineering, new product development, testing and evaluation, and the manufacturing of final products. Industrial designs and manufactures customized hot runner systems and precision mold assemblies - the enabling technologies for many complex injection molding applications. It is a leading manufacturer and supplier of precision mechanical products, including precision mechanical springs and nitrogen gas products. Industrial also manufactures high-precision punched and fine-blanked components used in transportation and industrial applications, nitrogen gas springs and manifold systems used to precisely control stamping presses, and retention rings that position parts on a shaft or other axis. Industrial is equipped to produce virtually every type of precision spring, from fine hairsprings for electronics and instruments to large heavy-duty springs for machinery.
	The Aerospace segment produces precision-machined and fabricated components and assemblies for original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") turbine engine, airframe and industrial gas turbine builders throughout the world, and the military. Aerospace also provides jet engine component overhaul and repair ("MRO") services for many of the world's major turbine engine manufacturers, commercial airlines and the military. MRO activities include the manufacture and delivery of aerospace aftermarket spare parts, including the RSPs under which the Company receives an exclusive right to supply designated aftermarket parts over the life of the related aircraft engine program, and component repairs.
	The following tables set forth information about the Company's operations by its two reportable segments:
		Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Net sales
	Industrial	$	203,888		$	165,502
	Aerospace	108,212			98,045
	Intersegment sales	(1		)	(2		)
	Total net sales	$	312,099		$	263,545
	Operating profit
	Industrial	$	19,374		$	14,609
	Aerospace	15,750			10,346
	Total operating profit	35,124			24,955
	Interest expense	3,319			4,357
	Other expense (income), net	234			966
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	31,571		$	19,632
		March 31, 2014			31-Dec-13
	Assets
	Industrial	$	1,421,029		$	1,410,400
	Aerospace	576,336			567,080
	Other (A)	137,302			146,193
	Total assets	$	2,134,667		$	2,123,673
	(A) "Other" assets include corporate-controlled assets, the majority of which are cash and deferred tax assets.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Product Warranties
	The Company provides product warranties in connection with the sale of certain products. From time to time, the Company is subject to customer claims with respect to product warranties. Product warranty liabilities were not material as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	Income Taxes
	On April 16, 2013, the United States Tax Court rendered an unfavorable decision in the matter Barnes Group Inc. and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue (“Tax Court Decision”). The Tax Court rejected the Company's objections and imposed penalties. The case involved IRS proposed adjustments of approximately $16,500, plus a 20% penalty and interest for the tax years 1998, 2000 and 2001.
	The case arose out of an Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audit for the tax years 2000 through 2002. The adjustment relates to the federal taxation of foreign income of certain foreign subsidiaries. The Company filed an administrative protest of these adjustments. In the third quarter of 2009, the Company was informed that its protest was denied and a tax assessment was received from the Appeals Office of the IRS. Subsequently, in November 2009, the Company filed a petition against the IRS in the United States Tax Court, contesting the tax assessment. A trial was held and all briefs were filed in 2012. In April 2013 the Tax Court Decision was then issued rendering an unfavorable decision against the Company and imposing penalties. As a result of the unfavorable Tax Court Decision, the Company recorded an additional tax charge during 2013 for $16,428.
	In November 2013, the Company made a cash payment of approximately $12,700 related to tax, interest and penalties and utilized a portion of its net operating losses. The Company also submitted a notice of appeal of the Tax Court Decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The Company filed its formal appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on February 13, 2014. The Company does not expect a decision until 2015.

Accounting_Changes

Accounting Changes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
Accounting Changes	'
	Accounting Changes
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance related to the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when certain tax losses or tax credit carryforwards exist. This guidance requires that companies present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. The provisions of the amended guidance were effective for the Company, and adopted, in the first quarter of 2014. The provisions did not have a material impact on the presentation of the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations	'
	The below amounts related to the BDE business and BDNA were derived from historical financial information. The amounts have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations within the consolidated financial statements.
		Three months ended March 31,
		2014		2013
	Net sales	$	—	$	75,821
	Loss before income taxes	—		(1,778		)
	Income tax expense	—		183
	Loss from operations of discontinued businesses, net of income taxes	—		(1,961		)
	(Loss) gain on transaction	—		—
	Income tax (expense) benefit on sale	—		—
	(Loss) gain on the sale of businesses, net of income taxes	—		—
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	—	$	(1,961	)

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Unaudited Pro Forma Operating Results	'
	The pro forma information does not include the effects of any synergies or cost reduction initiatives related to the acquisition.
		(Unaudited Pro Forma) Three months ended March 31, 2013
	Net sales	$	286,834
	Income from continuing operations	17,929
	Net income	15,968
	Per common share:
	Basic:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.32
	Net income	$	0.29
	Diluted:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.32
	Net income	$	0.28

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory	'
	The components of inventories consisted of:
		March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Finished goods	$	81,406	$	85,033
	Work-in-process	76,152		71,982
	Raw material and supplies	52,654		54,231
		$	210,212	$	211,246

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill	'
	The following table sets forth the change in the carrying amount of goodwill for each reportable segment and for the Company as of and for the period ended March 31, 2014:
		Industrial				Aerospace				Total Company
	1-Jan-14	$	618,911			$	30,786			$	649,697
	Foreign currency translation	(4,093		)		—				(4,093		)
	March 31, 2014	$	614,818			$	30,786			$	645,604
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class	'
	Other intangible assets consisted of:
				March 31, 2014								December 31, 2013
		Range of		Gross Amount				Accumulated Amortization				Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization
		Life -Years
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Revenue sharing programs (RSPs)	Up to 30		$	293,700			$	(66,393	)		$	293,700	$	(64,220	)
	Component Repair Program	Up to 15		26,639				(247		)		26,639		—
	Customer lists/relationships	15-Oct		183,406				(21,515		)		183,406		(18,293		)
	Patents and technology	14-Jul		62,972				(16,296		)		62,972		(14,210		)
	Trademarks/trade names	30-May		11,950				(7,868		)		11,950		(7,628		)
	Other	Up to 15		19,292				(11,736		)		19,292		(9,868		)
				597,959				(124,055		)		597,959		(114,219		)
	Unamortized intangible asset:
	Trade name			36,900								36,900
	Foreign currency translation			12,198				—				13,653		—
	Other intangible assets			$	647,057			$	(124,055	)		$	648,512	$	(114,219	)

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt	'
	Long-term debt and notes and overdrafts payable at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consisted of:
		March 31, 2014					December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair		Carrying			Fair
		Amount			Value		Amount			Value
	3.375% Convertible Notes	$	55,636		$	76,114	$	55,636		$	76,569
	Unamortized debt discount – 3.375% Convertible Notes	—			—		(731		)	—
	Revolving credit agreement	500,845			503,798		487,920			482,431
	Borrowings under lines of credit and overdrafts	1,636			1,636		1,074			1,074
	Other foreign bank borrowings	270			273		405			410
	Capital leases	2,940			3,264		3,120			3,402
		561,327			585,085		547,424			563,886
	Less current maturities	(58,251		)			(57,083		)
	Long-term debt	$	503,076				$	490,341

Business_Reorganization_Tables

Business Reorganization (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of change in the liability for the 2014 employee termination action	'
	The following table sets forth the change in the liability for the 2014 employee termination actions:
	January 1, 2014	$	—
	Employee termination benefit costs	1,174
	Payments	—
	March 31, 2014	$	1,174

Derivatives_Tables

Derivatives (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Gain (Loss) Recorded in Other Expense (Income), Net in Consolidated Statements of Income	'
	The following table sets forth the (losses) recorded in other expense (income), net in the consolidated statements of income for the three- month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for non-designated derivatives held by the Company. Such amounts were substantially offset by gains (losses) recorded on the underlying hedged asset or liability.
		Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	(747	)	$	(3,906	)
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following table sets forth the gain (loss), net of tax, recorded in accumulated other non-owner changes to equity for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for derivatives held by the Company and designated as hedging instruments.
		Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Cash flow hedges:
	Interest rate contracts	$	71		$	156
	Foreign exchange contracts	(98		)	271
		$	(27	)	$	427
	Amounts included within accumulated other non-owner changes to equity that were reclassified to expense during the first three months of 2014 and 2013 related to the interest rate swaps resulted in a fixed rate of interest of 1.03% plus the borrowing spread for the first $100,000 of one-month LIBOR borrowings. The amounts reclassified for the foreign exchange contracts were not material in any period presented. Additionally, there were no amounts recognized in income for hedge ineffectiveness during the three- month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value	'
	The following table sets forth the fair value amounts of derivative instruments held by the Company.
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Asset Derivatives			Liability Derivatives			Asset Derivatives		Liability Derivatives
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	$	—		$	(258	)	$	—	$	(370	)
	Foreign exchange contracts	—			(443		)	—		(318		)
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	37			(296		)	543		(67		)
	Total derivatives	$	37		$	(997	)	$	543	$	(755	)
	Asset derivatives are recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Liability derivatives related to interest rate contracts and foreign exchange contracts are recorded in other liabilities and accrued liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	'
	The following table provides the financial assets and financial liabilities reported at fair value and measured on a recurring basis:
					Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description	Total			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for		Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
					Identical Assets		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
					(Level 1)
	March 31, 2014
	Asset derivatives	$	37		$	—	$	37		$	—
	Liability derivatives	(997		)	—		(997		)	—
	Bank acceptances	5,174			—		5,174			—
	Rabbi trust assets	2,053			2,053		—			—
		$	6,267		$	2,053	$	4,214		$	—
	December 31, 2013
	Asset derivatives	$	543		$	—	$	543		$	—
	Liability derivatives	(755		)	—		(755		)	—
	Bank acceptances	6,461			—		6,461			—
	Rabbi trust assets	1,975			1,975		—			—
		$	8,224		$	1,975	$	6,249		$	—

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme1

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	'
	Pension and other postretirement benefits expenses consisted of the following:
		Three months ended March 31,
	Pensions	2014			2013
	Service cost	$	1,255		$	1,984
	Interest cost	5,438			4,987
	Expected return on plan assets	(8,570		)	(8,276		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	177			203
	Amortization of actuarial losses	1,962			4,075
	Curtailment loss	219			199
	Special termination benefits	715			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,196		$	3,172
		Three months ended March 31,
	Other Postretirement Benefits	2014			2013
	Service cost	$	52		$	77
	Interest cost	559			543
	Amortization of prior service credit	(217		)	(395		)
	Amortization of actuarial losses	216			290
	Curtailment loss	4			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	614		$	515

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C1

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income By Component	'
	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013:
		Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges				Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Items				Foreign Currency Items			Total
	1-Jan-14	$	(519	)		$	(73,273	)		$	99,736		$	25,944
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications to consolidated statements of income	(146		)		(7,419		)		(5,948		)	(13,513		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to the consolidated statements of income	119				1,549				—			1,668
	Net current-period other comprehensive loss	(27		)		(5,870		)		(5,948		)	(11,845		)
	March 31, 2014	$	(546	)		$	(79,143	)		$	93,788		$	14,099
		Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges				Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Items				Foreign Currency Items			Total
	1-Jan-13	$	(432	)		$	(146,441	)		$	80,121		$	(66,752	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications to consolidated statements of income	525				(388		)		(14,505		)	(14,368		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to the consolidated statements of income	(98		)		2,798				—			2,700
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	427				2,410				(14,505		)	(11,668		)
	31-Mar-13	$	(5	)		$	(144,031	)		$	65,616		$	(78,420	)
Schedule of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to the Consolidated Statements of Income	'
	The following table sets forth the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three- periods ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013:
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income								Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income
			Three months ended March 31, 2014				Three months ended March 31, 2013
	Gains and losses on cash flow hedges
	Interest rate contracts		$	(217	)		$	(199	)		Interest expense
	Foreign exchange contracts		22				284				Net sales
			(195		)		85				Total before tax
			76				13				Tax benefit
			(119		)		98				Net of tax
	Pension and other postretirement benefit items
	Amortization of prior-service credits, net		$	40			$	192			(A)
	Amortization of actuarial losses		(2,178		)		(4,365		)		(A)
	Curtailment loss (net)		(223		)		(199		)		(A)
			(2,361		)		(4,372		)		Total before tax
			812				1,574				Tax benefit
			(1,549		)		(2,798		)		Net of tax
	Total reclassifications in the period		$	(1,668	)		$	(2,700	)

Information_on_Business_Segmen1

Information on Business Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	'
	The following tables set forth information about the Company's operations by its two reportable segments:
		Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Net sales
	Industrial	$	203,888		$	165,502
	Aerospace	108,212			98,045
	Intersegment sales	(1		)	(2		)
	Total net sales	$	312,099		$	263,545
	Operating profit
	Industrial	$	19,374		$	14,609
	Aerospace	15,750			10,346
	Total operating profit	35,124			24,955
	Interest expense	3,319			4,357
	Other expense (income), net	234			966
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	31,571		$	19,632
		March 31, 2014			31-Dec-13
	Assets
	Industrial	$	1,421,029		$	1,410,400
	Aerospace	576,336			567,080
	Other (A)	137,302			146,193
	Total assets	$	2,134,667		$	2,123,673
	(A) "Other" assets include corporate-controlled assets, the majority of which are cash and deferred tax assets.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	subsidiary
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Number of subsidiaries included in business acquisition	2

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Barnes Distribution Europe [Member]

Barnes Distribution Europe [Member]

Barnes Distribution Europe [Member]

Barnes Distribution Europe [Member]

Barnes Distribution Europe [Member]

Barnes Distribution North America [Member]

Barnes Distribution Europe and Barnes Distribution North America [Member]

Barnes Distribution Europe and Barnes Distribution North America [Member]

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from (payments for) the sale of businesses

'

'

$538,942

$22,492

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated after-tax proceeds from divestiture of business

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

420,190

'

'

Income Tax Receivable Related to Gain on Sale of Business

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12,608

'

'

Proceeds from divestiture of businesses

'

'

'

'

33,358

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds in escrow

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,014

5,100

9,000

'

'

'

Decrease in restricted cash

'

'

'

'

'

-3,900

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

75,821

Loss before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-1,778

Income tax expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

183

Loss from operations of discontinued businesses, net of income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-1,961

(Loss) gain on transaction

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

Income tax (expense) benefit on sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

(Loss) gain on the sale of businesses, net of income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

$0

($1,961)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

($1,961)

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (MC$nner Business [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
MC$nner Business [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Net sales	$286,834
Income from continuing operations	17,929
Net income	$15,968
Basic:	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.32
Net income (in dollars per share)	$0.29
Diluted:	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.32
Net income (in dollars per share)	$0.28

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_De

Net Income Per Common Share (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Income Per Common Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding adjustment (in shares)	'	1,322,272	785,095
Adjustments to net income for purposes of computing income available to common stockholders	'	0	0
Stock compensation expense	'	1,865	12,657
3.375% Convertible Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Net Income Per Common Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Potential shares issuable under net share settlement method (in shares)	'	512,453	0
Convertible Debt [Member] | 3.375% Convertible Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Net Income Per Common Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Convertible notes stated interest rate	'	3.38%	'
Conversion price (in dollars per share)	'	28.31	'
Term used to compute average closing price of stock for dilutive effect comparison	'	'30 days	'
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Net Income Per Common Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of EPS	'	92,049	366,349
Options, granted (in shares)	86,300	'	'
Exercise period of stock options from date of grant	'	'10 years	'
Exercise period of stock options from date of retirement	'	'5 years	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Net Income Per Common Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other than options, granted (in shares)	93,989	'	'
Performance Share Awards [Member]	'	'	'
Net Income Per Common Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other than options, granted (in shares)	84,654	'	'
Award vesting period	'	'3 years	'
Minimum range of target award of stock plan	'	0.00%	'
Maximum range of target award of stock plan	'	250.00%	'
Equity Award Modification [Member]	'	'	'
Net Income Per Common Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock compensation expense	'	'	10,492

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Finished goods	$81,406	$85,033
Work-in-process	76,152	71,982
Raw material and supplies	52,654	54,231
Inventories	$210,212	$211,246

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill:	'	'
Goodwill, beginning of period	$649,697	'
Foreign currency translation	-4,093	'
Goodwill, end of period	645,604	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Gross Amount	597,959	597,959
Accumulated Amortization	-124,055	-114,219
Foreign currency translation	12,198	13,653
Other intangible assets	647,057	648,512
Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets expected in 2014	39,000	'
Amortization of intangible assets expected in 2015	33,000	'
Amortization of intangible assets expected in 2016	32,000	'
Amortization of intangible assets expected in 2017	32,000	'
Amortization of intangible assets expected in 2018	33,000	'
Trade name [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Unamortized intangible asset	36,900	36,900
Revenue sharing programs (RSPs) [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Gross Amount	293,700	293,700
Accumulated Amortization	-66,393	-64,220
Component Repair Program [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Gross Amount	26,639	26,639
Accumulated Amortization	-247	0
Customer lists/relationships [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Gross Amount	183,406	183,406
Accumulated Amortization	-21,515	-18,293
Patents and technology [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Gross Amount	62,972	62,972
Accumulated Amortization	-16,296	-14,210
Trademarks/trade names [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Gross Amount	11,950	11,950
Accumulated Amortization	-7,868	-7,628
Other [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Gross Amount	19,292	19,292
Accumulated Amortization	-11,736	-9,868
Minimum [Member] | Customer lists/relationships [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Range of life	'10 years	'
Minimum [Member] | Patents and technology [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Range of life	'7 years	'
Minimum [Member] | Trademarks/trade names [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Range of life	'5 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Revenue sharing programs (RSPs) [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Range of life	'30 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Component Repair Program [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Range of life	'15 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Customer lists/relationships [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Range of life	'15 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Patents and technology [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Range of life	'14 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Trademarks/trade names [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Range of life	'30 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'
Other Intangible Assets:	'	'
Range of life	'15 years	'
Industrial [Member]	'	'
Goodwill:	'	'
Goodwill, beginning of period	618,911	'
Foreign currency translation	-4,093	'
Goodwill, end of period	614,818	'
Aerospace [Member]	'	'
Goodwill:	'	'
Goodwill, beginning of period	30,786	'
Foreign currency translation	0	'
Goodwill, end of period	$30,786	'

Debt_Details

Debt (Details)

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 27, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

USD ($)

USD ($)

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]

Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]

Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]

Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]

Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]

Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]

Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]

Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]

Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]

Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]

Lines of Credit and Overdrafts [Member]

Lines of Credit and Overdrafts [Member]

Foreign Bank Borrowings [Member]

Foreign Bank Borrowings [Member]

Lines of Credit [Member]

Lines of Credit [Member]

Bank Overdrafts [Member]

Bank Overdrafts [Member]

Capital Lease Obligations [Member]

Capital Lease Obligations [Member]

3.375% Convertible Notes [Member]

3.375% Convertible Notes [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

EUR (€)

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Adjusted for Certain Acquisitons [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

USD ($)

Maximum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Carrying amount of debt

'

'

'

'

$55,636

$55,636

'

$500,845

$487,920

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$270

$405

'

'

'

'

$2,940

$3,120

Fair value of debt

585,085

563,886

'

'

76,114

76,569

'

503,798

482,431

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,636

1,074

273

410

'

'

'

'

3,264

3,402

Unamortized debt discount

'

'

'

'

0

-731

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Borrowings under lines of credit and overdrafts

1,636

1,074

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,636

1,074

'

'

1,000

1,000

636

74

'

'

Total debt, net of unamortized discounts

561,327

547,424

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Less current maturities

-58,251

-57,083

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt

503,076

490,341

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible notes stated interest rate

'

'

'

'

3.38%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Guaranteed Cash Payment Upon Conversion Per Note

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible notes balance

'

'

'

'

55,636

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

750,000

'

'

'

'

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,000

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility with accordian feature, maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable rate basis

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'LIBOR

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable basis spread

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.10%

1.70%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments of debt issuance costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,261

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt covenant ratio of senior debt to EBITDA

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.25

'

3.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt covenant ratio of total debt to EBITDA

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

4.25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt covenant ratio of EBITDA to cash interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt covenant, threshold price of acquisition permitting higher ratio limits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$150,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit, interest rate at period end

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.12%

2.13%

'

'

'

'

Repayment period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'7 days

'

'2 days

'

'

'

Maturity of bank acceptances

'

'

'3 months

'6 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Days Required for Closing Stock Price to be Greater or Equal to Threshold Percentage of Conversion Price

'

'

'

'

'20 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Measurement Days for Closing Stock Price to be Greater or Equal to Threshold Percentage of Conversion Price

'

'

'

'

'30 years

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Business_Reorganization_Detail

Business Reorganization (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 14, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Number of positions eliminated	50	'
Schedule of change in the liability for the 2014 employee termination action	'	'
Employee termination benefit costs	$2,750	'
One-time Termination Benefits [Member]	'	'
Schedule of change in the liability for the 2014 employee termination action	'	'
Employee termination benefit costs	2,112	'
Employee Severance [Member]	'	'
Schedule of change in the liability for the 2014 employee termination action	'	'
1-Jan-14	'	0
Employee termination benefit costs	1,174	1,174
Payments	'	0
31-Mar-14	'	1,174
Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'
Schedule of change in the liability for the 2014 employee termination action	'	'
Employee termination benefit costs	638	'
Facility Closing [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Expected additional costs	$5,000	'

Derivatives_Details

Derivatives (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Assets	$37	$543
Derivative Liabilities	-997	-755
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Assets	0	0
Derivative Liabilities	-258	-370
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Assets	0	0
Derivative Liabilities	-443	-318
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Assets	37	543
Derivative Liabilities	($296)	($67)

Derivatives_Details_1

Derivatives (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended										1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
			Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]
			Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
					Interest Rate Contract [Member]	Interest Rate Contract [Member]	Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]			Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
											Bank
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Term of interest rate derivatives	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'5 years
Number of banks transacted with for interest rate swap agreements (in banks)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3
Derivative amount of hedge	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$100,000
Variable rate basis	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'one-month LIBOR
Fixed interest rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.03%
Maximum remaining maturity of foreign currency derivatives	'2 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)	0	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	'	'	-27	427	71	156	-98	271	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($747)	($3,906)	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)

Mar. 31, 2014

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In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

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Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

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Pension_and_Other_Postretireme2

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Pensions [Member]	'	'
Pension and other postretirement benefits expenses	'	'
Service cost	$1,255	$1,984
Interest cost	5,438	4,987
Expected return on plan assets	-8,570	-8,276
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	177	203
Amortization of actuarial losses	1,962	4,075
Curtailment loss (gain)	219	199
Special termination benefits	715	0
Net periodic benefit cost	1,196	3,172
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'
Pension and other postretirement benefits expenses	'	'
Service cost	52	77
Interest cost	559	543
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	-217	-395
Amortization of actuarial losses	216	290
Curtailment loss (gain)	4	0
Net periodic benefit cost	614	515
Barnes Distribution North America [Member]	'	'
Pension and other postretirement benefits expenses	'	'
Withdrawal from multi-employer post-retirement benefit plan expense	'	$2,788

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'
Effective tax rate	27.90%	21.40%	32.80%
Income taxes	$8,819	$4,199	'
2013 U.S Court Decision [Member]	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'
Effective tax rate	'	'	17.50%
Income taxes	'	'	16,428

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C2

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component [Roll Forward]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$25,944	($66,752)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications to consolidated statements of income	-13,513	-14,368
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to the consolidated statements of income	1,668	2,700
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	-11,845	-11,668
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	14,099	-78,420
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges	'	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component [Roll Forward]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-519	-432
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications to consolidated statements of income	-146	525
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to the consolidated statements of income	119	-98
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	-27	427
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-546	-5
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Items	'	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component [Roll Forward]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-73,273	-146,441
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications to consolidated statements of income	-7,419	-388
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to the consolidated statements of income	1,549	2,798
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	-5,870	2,410
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-79,143	-144,031
Foreign Currency Items	'	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component [Roll Forward]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	99,736	80,121
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications to consolidated statements of income	-5,948	-14,505
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to the consolidated statements of income	0	0
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	-5,948	-14,505
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$93,788	$65,616

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C3

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'
Interest expense	$3,319	$4,357
Net sales	312,099	263,545
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	31,571	19,632
Tax benefit	-8,819	-4,199
Income from continuing operations	22,752	15,433
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	-1,961
Total reclassifications in the period	22,752	13,472
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'
Total reclassifications in the period	-1,668	-2,700
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	-195	85
Tax benefit	76	13
Income from continuing operations	-119	98
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Contract [Member]	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'
Interest expense	-217	-199
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	22	284
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Items	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	-2,361	-4,372
Tax benefit	812	1,574
Income from continuing operations	-1,549	-2,798
Amortization of prior-service credits, net	40	192
Amortization of actuarial losses	-2,178	-4,365
Curtailment loss (net)	($223)	($199)

Information_on_Business_Segmen2

Information on Business Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Number of reportable segments	2	'
Net sales	$312,099	$263,545
Operating profit	35,124	24,955
Interest expense	3,319	4,357
Other expense (income), net	234	966
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	31,571	19,632
Aerospace [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	108,212	98,045
Operating profit	15,750	10,346
Industrial [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	203,888	165,502
Operating profit	19,374	14,609
Intersegment sales [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	($1)	($2)

Information_on_Business_Segmen3

Information on Business Segments Details 1 (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	$2,134,667	$2,123,673
Aerospace [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	576,336	567,080
Industrial [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	1,421,029	1,410,400
Other [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	$137,302	$146,193

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
					2013 U.S Court Decision [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
IRS proposed adjustments to tax years 2000 through 2002, before penalty and interest	'	$16,500	'	'	'
Potential penalty, percentage of tax assessment	'	20.00%	'	'	'
Income taxes	'	'	8,819	4,199	16,428
Income tax examination, tax, penalties and interest expense	$12,700	'	'	'	'