Pensions (Details 1) (Successor [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. [Member]
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized at December 31	$ (79,226)	$ (94,205)
Non-U.S. [Member]
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized at December 31	(127,932)	(100,070)
Accrued liabilities (current) [Member] | U.S. [Member]
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized at December 31	(4,218)	(814)
Accrued liabilities (current) [Member] | Non-U.S. [Member]
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized at December 31	(4,176)	(4,027)
Pension benefits (long term) [Member] | U.S. [Member]
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized at December 31	(75,008)	(93,391)
Pension benefits (long term) [Member] | Non-U.S. [Member]
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized at December 31	(126,265)	(98,733)
Other assets [Member] | U.S. [Member]
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized at December 31
Other assets [Member] | Non-U.S. [Member]
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
Net amount recognized at December 31	$ 2,509	$ 2,690