Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories, net Inventory, Net Income tax receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current 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 assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Non-current deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent 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 Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Current maturities of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Current portion of obligation under capital lease Capital Lease Obligations, 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 Accrued pension Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent Obligation under capital lease, net of current portion Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities, Total Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock - $0.01 par value, authorized 45,000 shares, issued and outstanding 16,949 in 2011 and 16,620 in 2010. Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income 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 Net sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Cost of products sold (exclusive of depreciation 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 disposals of property, plant and equipment Restructuring and impairment charges Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Income (loss) from operations Operating Income (Loss) Income (loss) from operations Interest expense Interest Expense Write-off of unamortized debt issuance cost Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Other income, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income, net Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes Provision (benefit) for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Actuarial loss recognized in change of projected benefit obligation (net of tax of $0, $0 and $0, respectively) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized (Gain) Loss Arising During Period, Net of Tax Actuarial loss recognized in change of projected benefit obligation Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax Foreign currency translation gain (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation gain (loss) Comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income (loss) Basic income (loss) per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net income (loss) Earnings Per Share, Basic Weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted income (loss) per share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Net income (loss) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Common Stock Balance, shares Balance Balance Additional paid in capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Stock option expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Actuarial loss recognized in change of projected benefit obligation (net of tax of $0 and $0 for the period ending December 31, 2009 and 2010 respectively) Balance, shares Balance Shares issued for options, shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Shares issued for options Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Stock compensation expense, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Stock compensation expense Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) 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 issue costs Amortization of Financing Costs Allowance for doubtful accounts Provision for Doubtful Accounts Compensation expense from issuance of restricted stock and incentive stock options Share-based Compensation Deferred income tax expense (benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Capitalized Interest and Non Cash Interest and Other Expenses Capitalized interest and non-cash interest Capitalized interest and non cash interest and other expenses Non-cash restructuring and impairment charges Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges Write-off of unamortized debt issue costs 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 Income tax receivable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable Income tax receivable Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets Other current assets Other non-current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets Other non-current assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Other liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from 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 Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Deconsolidation Cash Gain or Loss Amount Investing Activities Cash lost in deconsolidation of Eltmann Cash lost in deconsolidation of Eltmann Cash lost in deconsolidation of Eltmann Repayment of long-term note receivable Proceeds from Collection of Loans Receivable Net cash used by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used by investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Debt issue costs paid Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Debt issue costs paid Proceeds of long-term debt, net Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Repayment of long-term debt, net Repayments of Long-term Debt Repayment of long-term debt, net Proceeds (repayment) of short-term debt, net Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Proceeds from issuance of stock and exercise of stock options Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Other financing activity Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used by) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used 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 and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Non Cash Financing and Investing Activities Share Based Compensation Compensation expense for stock awards, ($348 in 2011, $1,101 in 2010, and $0 in 2009 and stock option expense ($480 in 2011, $152 in 2010, and $337 in 2009) included in stockholders' equity Compensation expense for stock awards, ($348 in 2011, $1,101 in 2010, and $0 in 2009 and stock option expense ($480 in 2011, $152 in 2010, and $337 in 2009) included in stockholders' equity Compensation expense for stock awards Restricted Stock or Unit Expense Stock option expense Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense Acquired land and building through a 20 year capital lease not included in investing activities above Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired Reduced note payable to customer with offsetting reduction to accounts receivable Notes Reduction Non Cash Transaction Sale of Property Plant Equipment for Notes Receivable Difference in Value Sale of $2,230 in property, plant and equipment for a note receivable with an aggregate carrying value of $1,562 in 2010. Sale of $2,230 in property, plant and equipment for a note receivable with an aggregate carrying value of $1,562 in 2010. Property Plant and Equipment Sale Value Sale of property, plant and equipment Sale of property, plant and equipment Sale of property, plant and equipment aggregate carrying value Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals Cash paid for interest and income taxes was as follows: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid Income taxes Income Taxes Paid Income tax refunds received from taxing authorities Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract] Restructuring and Impairment Charges Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring and Impairment Charges [Abstract] Restructuring and Impairment Charges [Abstract] Accounts Receivable and Sales Concentrations [Text Block] Accounts Receivable and Sales Concentrations Accounts Receivable and Sales Concentrations Accounts Receivable and Sales Concentrations/Long Term Note Receivable [Abstract] Accounts Receivable and Sales Concentrations/Long Term Note Receivable [Abstract] Long Term Note Receivable Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories [Abstract] Inventories [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Debt [Abstract] Debt [Abstract] Employee Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract] Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract] Stock Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Stock Based Compensation [Abstract] Stock Based Compensation [Abstract] Goodwill, net Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill, net/Intangible assets, net [Abstract] Goodwill, net/Intangible assets, net [Abstract] Intangible Assets, Net Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information [Abstract] Segment Information [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes [Abstract] Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Per Share [Abstract] Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Per Share [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) [Abstract] Quarterly Results of Operations [Abstract] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract] Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Disclosure [Text Block] Accumulated or Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated or Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated or Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] Accumulated or Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions [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 Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]