Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 10,065	$ 12,027
Restricted investments	762	364
Accounts receivable	77,653	63,565
Inventories	116,119	103,975
Deferred income taxes	9,399	9,908
Other current assets	6,434	5,646
Total current assets	220,432	195,485
Property and equipment	65,358	66,342
Goodwill	457,899	457,443
Other intangibles	375,549	386,202
Restricted investments	3,098	3,390
Deferred financing fees	11,757	13,055
Investment in trust common securities	3,261	3,261
Other assets	2,758	2,673
Total assets	1,140,112	1,127,851
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	40,717	31,273
Current portion of senior term loans	3,200	3,200
Current portion of capitalized lease and other obligations	40	31
Additional acquisition consideration payable		12,387
Interest payable on junior subordinated debentures	1,019
Accrued expenses:
Salaries and wages	5,910	5,628
Pricing allowances	6,307	5,728
Income and other taxes	2,344	2,253
Interest	2,228	2,203
Deferred compensation	762	364
Other accrued expenses	10,253	9,207
Total current liabilities	72,780	72,274
Long term senior term loans	309,136	310,550
Bank revolving credit	19,000
Long term capitalized lease and other obligations	110	103
Long term senior notes	203,998	204,248
Junior subordinated debentures	115,219	115,411
Deferred compensation	3,098	3,390
Deferred income taxes	121,680	123,888
Other non-current liabilities	5,339	7,193
Total liabilities	850,360	837,057
Common stock with put options:
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred Stock:
Preferred stock, $.01 par, 5,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012
Common Stock:
Common stock, $.01 par, 5,000 shares authorized, 4,801.7 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012
Additional paid-in capital	296,544	296,544
Accumulated deficit	(19,348)	(17,817)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	309	(180)
Total stockholders' equity	277,505	278,547
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,140,112	1,127,851
Put Options Written
Common stock with put options:
Common stock, $.01 par, 5,000 shares authorized, 198.3 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012	$ 12,247	$ 12,247