Segment and Related Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 3,570,118	$ 3,597,852
Segment Assets [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	2,396,196	2,515,850
Connector [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	1,818,260	1,913,675
Custom & Electrical [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	468,381	503,443
Corporate & Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 109,555	$ 98,732