Segment Information Schedule of Net Sales by Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 Segments	Mar. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	4
Net Sales	$ 214,980	$ 198,789
Material Handling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	79,989	65,221
Lawn and Garden
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	60,363	59,184
Distribution
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	42,649	42,738
Engineered Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	36,956	37,227
Intra-segment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ (4,977)	$ (5,581)