Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Reclassifications (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$ 124,698		$ 129,203
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity income	14,448		(24,837)
Tax benefit	4,965		4,498
Net income (loss)	9,072		(29,572)
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity income	5,540	[1]
Tax benefit	(558)	[1]
Net income (loss)	4,982	[1]
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Actuarial losses
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,147	[1],[2]
Cost of services and products sold	2,266	[1],[2]
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Prior service costs
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	64	[1],[2]
Cost of services and products sold	$ 63	[1],[2]

[1] Amounts in parentheses indicate credits to profit/loss.

[2] These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs. Please refer to Note 6, "Employee Benefit Plans" for additional details.