Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 91,973	$ 97,910
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $715 in 2014 and $551 in 2013	53,241	50,279
Inventories	63,195	64,129
Insurance receivables - asbestos	19,000	24,500
Other current assets	12,192	9,968
Total current assets	239,601	246,786
Property, plant and equipment, net	151,398	151,288
Insurance receivables - asbestos	78,471	86,241
Deferred income tax assets	1,764	6,832
Investments in joint ventures	4,052	5,010
Other noncurrent assets	6,627	6,516
Total Assets	481,913	502,673
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	18,428	15,768
Accrued payrolls and employee benefits	9,469	8,875
Industrial Revenue Bond debt	13,311	13,311
Asbestos liability - current portion	23,000	27,000
Other current liabilities	19,501	21,720
Total current liabilities	83,709	86,674
Employee benefit obligations	41,484	49,146
Asbestos liability	118,659	131,293
Other noncurrent liabilities	515	565
Total liabilities	244,367	267,678
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock - par value $1; authorized 20,000 shares; issued and outstanding 10,425 shares in 2014 and 10,373 shares outstanding in 2013	10,425	10,373
Additional paid-in capital	127,384	125,852
Retained earnings	139,869	144,635
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(40,132)	(45,865)
Total shareholders' equity	237,546	234,995
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 481,913	$ 502,673