Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 26,630	$ 34,969	$ 22,639	$ 65,548
Restricted investments	227	2,856
Accounts receivable, net	93,908	87,515
Inventories, net	181,748	177,580
Deferred income taxes	10,013	11,096
Other current assets	8,696	9,082
Total current assets	321,222	323,098
Property and equipment, net	94,950	95,818
Goodwill	465,741	466,227
Other intangibles, net	356,069	362,365
Restricted investments	1,561	1,530
Deferred financing fees	9,035	9,798
Investment in trust common securities	3,261	3,261
Other assets	2,263	2,759
Total assets	1,254,102	1,264,856
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	47,215	44,369
Current portion of senior term loans	3,968	3,968
Current portion of capitalized lease and other obligations	233	219
Interest payable on junior subordinated debentures	1,019
Accrued expenses:
Salaries and wages	6,031	11,864
Pricing allowances	4,867	6,210
Income and other taxes	3,192	3,121
Interest	9,798	2,674
Deferred compensation	227	2,856
Other accrued expenses	9,704	9,031
Total current liabilities	86,254	84,312
Long term senior term loans	376,939	377,641
Long term capitalized lease and other obligations	338	337
Long term senior notes	271,434	271,750
Junior subordinated debentures	114,891	114,941
Deferred compensation	1,561	1,530
Deferred income taxes	115,580	120,060
Other non-current liabilities	15,516	15,391
Total liabilities	982,513	985,962
Common stock with put options:
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Preferred Stock:
Preferred stock, $.01 par, 5,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding at March 31, 2014 and at December 31, 2013
Common Stock:
Common stock, $.01 par, 5,000 shares authorized, 4,839.1 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and 4,838.8 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013
Additional paid-in capital	293,793	292,989
Accumulated deficit	(30,261)	(26,199)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(8,918)	(4,871)
Total stockholders' equity	254,614	261,919
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,254,102	1,264,856
Put Options [Member]
Common stock with put options:
Common stock, $.01 par, 5,000 shares authorized, 160.9 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and 161.2 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013	$ 16,975	$ 16,975