Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Net sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Cost of products sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) Cost of Goods Sold, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (Gain) loss on disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment (Gain) loss on disposal of assets Restructuring and impairment charges Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Gain from deconsolidation of bankrupt subsidiary Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount Gain from deconsolidation of bankrupt subsidiary Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) Income from operations Interest expense Interest Expense Write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs Other expense (income), net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other expense (income), net Income (loss) before provision for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income (loss) before provision for income taxes Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation gain (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income (loss) Basic income (loss) per common share: Earnings Per Share, Basic Weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted income (loss) per common share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash Cash Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $382 and $478, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Inventories, net Inventory, Net Other current assets Other Assets, Current Other current assets Total current assets Assets, Current, Total Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill, net Goodwill Intangible asset Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other non-current assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Other non-current assets Total assets Assets, Total Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued salaries, wages and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Current maturities of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current, Total Total current liabilities Non-current deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent Long-term debt, net of current portion Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Total liabilities Liabilities, Total Total liabilities Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Total Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity, Total Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Common Stock Balance Balance, shares Balance Additional Paid in Capital Par Value Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net income Shares issued for options Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Shares issued for options, shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Stock option expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Restricted stock expense Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Foreign currency translation gain Balance Balance, shares Operating Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Amortization of debt issuance costs Amortization of Financing Costs Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Non Cash Interest Income from Long Term Notes Receivable Non-cash interest income from long-term note receivable Non-cash interest income from long-term note receivable Non-cash interest income from long-term note receivable Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Other assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Other assets and liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Investing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Deconsolidation Cash Gain or Loss Amount Investing Activities Cash lost on deconsolidation of Eltmann subsidiary Cash lost on deconsolidation of Eltmann subsidiary Cash lost on deconsolidation of Eltmann subsidiary Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment Net cash used by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used by investing activities Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds (repayment) of short-term debt Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Principal payment on capital lease Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Principal payment on capital lease Proceeds (repayment) of long term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Proceeds from issuance of stock Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Debt issuance costs paid Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs paid Net cash (used) provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash (used) provided by financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows Net Change in Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net Change in Cash Cash at Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Beginning Balance Cash at End of Period Interim Financial Statements Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Interim Financial Statements [Abstract] Interim Financial Statements [Abstract] Restructuring Charges and Other Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring Charges and Other [Abstract] Restructuring Charges and Other [Abstract] Long Term Notes Receivable Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Long Term Notes Receivable [Abstract] Long Term Notes Receivable [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories [Abstract] Inventories [Abstract] Net Income Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Net Income Per Share [Abstract] Net Income Per Share [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information [Abstract] Segment Information [Abstract] Pensions Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Pensions [Abstract] Pensions [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract] Long-Term Debt and Short-Term Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Long-Term Debt and Short-Term Debt [Abstract] Long-Term Debt and Short-Term Debt [Abstract] Goodwill, net Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill, net/Intangible assets [Abstract] Goodwill, net/Intangible assets [Abstract] Intangible assets Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Shared-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Shared-Based Compensation [Abstract] Shared-Based Compensation [Abstract] Provision for Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Provision for Income Taxes [Abstract] Provision for Income Taxes [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract] Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract] Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Period End Date Document Type Entity Central Index Key Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Public Float Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Accounts Receivable Net From Deconsolidated Subsidiary Accounts receivable Accounts Receivable Net From Deconsolidated Subsidiary. Accounts Inventory Net From Deconsolidated Subsidiary Inventory Accounts Inventory Net From Deconsolidated Subsidiary. Accounts Payable Current From Deconsolidated Subsidiary Accounts payable Accounts Payable Current From Deconsolidated Subsidiary. Other Operating Capital From Deconsolidated Subsidiary Other assets and liabilities Other Operating Capital From Deconsolidated Subsidiary. Property Plant And Equipment Net From Deconsolidated Subsidiary property, plant and equipment Property Plant And Equipment Net From Deconsolidated Subsidiary. Sale Of Property Plant And Equipment For Notes Receivable Sale of property, plant and equipment Sale of property, plant and equipment for notes receivable. Sale Of Inventory For Notes Receivable Sale of inventory Sale of inventory for notes receivable. Notes Receivables From Sale Of Inventory And Sale Of Property Plant And Equipment Sale of inventory from notes receivable Notes receivables from Sale of inventory and sale of property, plant and equipment. Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Restricted stock expense, shares