Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,270,163		$ 1,334,505		$ 1,415,818
Cost of products sold	922,775		967,079		988,881
Gross Profit	347,388		367,426		426,937
Selling, general and administrative expenses	383,913		397,332		406,823
Charges related to restructuring activities	11,112		9,336		10,904
Loss on debt extinguishment including debt finance charges and associated fees	0		0		312
Asset write-downs to intangible assets	13,041		1,523		773
Interest expense	3,039		3,078		7,739
Interest income	(507)		(384)		(686)
Earnings (loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	(63,210)		(43,459)		1,072
Income taxes	5,550		10,875		15,155
Net Loss from Continuing Operations	(68,760)		(54,334)		(14,083)
Net earnings from discontinued operations (net of tax of $1,200; $2,235 and $9,230)	1,596		6,442		15,910
Gain on sale (net of tax of $5,975; $1,220 and $0)	11,094		80,943		0
Total Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations	12,690		87,385		15,910
Net Earnings (loss)	(56,070)		33,051		1,827
Net Earnings (loss) per Share—Basic:
Net loss from continuing operations - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (2.15)		$ (1.70)		$ (0.45)
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations - Basic (in dollars per share	$ 0.40		$ 2.74		$ 0.50
Net Earnings (loss) per Share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (1.75)		$ 1.04		$ 0.06
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic (in shares)	32,009		31,915		31,641
Net Earnings (loss) per Share—Assuming Dilution:
Net loss from continuing operations assuming dilution (in dollars per share)	$ (2.15)	[1]	$ (1.70)	[1]	$ (0.45)	[1]
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations assuming dilution (in dollars per share)	$ 0.39		$ 2.73		$ 0.50
Net Earnings (loss) per Share - Assuming Dilution (in dollars per share)	$ (1.75)	[1]	$ 1.03	[1]	$ 0.06	[1]
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Assuming Dilution (in shares)	32,197		32,043		31,871
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(51,508)		10,969		(9,624)
Defined Benefit Plans:
Amortization of prior service costs and unrecognized gains (losses)	(2,178)		1,771		(1,068)
Amounts arising during the year, primarily addition of new participants	0		(320)		(168)
Deferred tax adjustment resulting from defined benefit plan activity	213		(355)		349
Valuation reserve (reversal) associated with defined benefit plan activity	(222)		275		55
Current period gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	244		83		(1,730)
Deferred tax benefit (loss) related to gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	(86)		(10)		53
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(53,537)		12,413		(12,133)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ (109,607)		$ 45,464		$ (10,306)

[1] Net earnings (loss) per share assuming dilution calculated utilizing weighted average shares outstanding - basic in periods in which there is a net loss.