Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

During the second quarter of 2014, the Company realigned its reportable segments as a result of organizational changes to better support its ongoing business strategy. The realignment is consistent with the manner in which our Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates performance and makes resource allocation decisions. Using the criteria of ASC 280, Segment Reporting, the Company currently manages its business under two operating segments: Material Handling and Distribution. Certain business units that formerly reported in the Engineered Products Segment are now part of the Material Handling and Distribution Segments. Historical segment information has been adjusted to reflect the effect of these changes. Each of these operating segments is also a reportable segment under the ASC 280 criteria.

None of the reportable segments include operating segments that have been aggregated. Some of these segments contain individual business components that have been aggregated on the basis of common management, customers, products, production processes and other economic characteristics. The Company accounts for intersegment sales and transfers at cost plus a specified mark-up.

Income before income taxes for each business segment is based on net sales less cost of products sold, and the related selling, administrative and general expenses. In computing business segment operating income, general corporate overhead expenses and interest expenses are not included.

Material Handling

The Material Handling Segment includes a broad selection of plastic reusable containers, pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, storage and organization products and rotationally-molded plastic tanks for water, fuel and waste handling. This segment conducts its primary operations in the United States, but also operates in Brazil and Canada. Markets served encompass various niches of industrial manufacturing, food processing, retail/wholesale products distribution, agriculture, automotive, recreational vehicles, marine vehicles, healthcare, appliance, bakery, electronics, textiles, consumer, and others. Products are sold both directly to end-users and through distributors.

Distribution

The Distribution Segment is engaged in the distribution of equipment, tools, and supplies used for tire servicing and automotive undervehicle repair and the manufacture of tire repair and retreading products. The product line includes categories such as tire valves and accessories, tire changing and balancing equipment, lifts and alignment equipment, service equipment and tools, and tire repair/retread supplies. The Distribution Segment operates domestically through sales offices, and four regional distribution centers in the United States and in foreign countries through export sales. In addition, the Distribution Segment operates directly in certain foreign markets, principally Central America, through foreign branch operations. Markets served include retail and truck tire dealers, commercial auto and truck fleets, auto dealers, general service and repair centers, tire retreaders, and government agencies.

Discontinued Operations

During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the commencement of the sale process to divest its Lawn and Garden Segment. As a result, the Company has classified and accounted for its assets and liabilities as held for sale and its operating results, net of tax, as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

In addition, on June 20, 2014 the Company completed the sale of the assets and associated liabilities of WEK. As a result, the Company has classified and accounted for its assets and liabilities as held for sale and its operating results, net of tax, as discontinued operations for all periods presented through the date of sale. WEK was previously reported as part of our former Engineered Products Segment.

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
Net Sales	2014			2013			2014			2013
Material Handling	$	112,277		$	89,855		$	322,000		$	284,987
Distribution	49,908			51,667			143,580			155,284
Inter-company Sales	(76		)	(80		)	(202		)	(262		)
	$	162,109		$	141,442		$	465,378		$	440,009

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	2014			2013			2014			2013
Material Handling	$	(426	)	$	12,085		$	23,879		$	36,925
Distribution	4,133			6,287			12,716			17,617
Corporate	(6,385		)	(6,107		)	(19,104		)	(19,544		)
Interest expense - net	(2,637		)	(1,113		)	(5,888		)	(3,309		)
	$	(5,315	)	$	11,152		$	11,603		$	31,689

	September 30,		December 31,
Identifiable Assets	2014		2013
Material Handling	$	408,060	$	240,897
Distribution	70,176		63,340
Corporate	10,894		4,652
Discontinued operations	140,815		160,568
	$	629,945	$	469,457