Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 20,579	$ 25,766
Accounts receivable, net	147,414	116,266
Inventories
Raw materials and supplies	44,718	31,909
Work-in-process and finished goods	34,150	28,932
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	15,744	12,609
Total current assets	262,605	215,482
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	215,257	205,359
Less accumulated depreciation	(135,066)	(128,824)
Net property, plant and equipment	80,191	76,535
Goodwill	57,764	52,758
Other intangible assets, net	26,315	24,030
Investments in associated companies	7,937	9,218
Deferred income taxes	22,862	28,846
Other assets	42,159	42,561
Total assets	499,833	449,430
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	754	890
Accounts and other payables	73,616	63,893
Accrued compensation	13,997	17,140
Other current liabilities	23,314	19,268
Total current liabilities	111,681	101,191
Long-term debt	43,397	73,855
Deferred income taxes	7,492	6,108
Other non-current liabilities	78,033	81,177
Total liabilities	240,603	262,331
Equity
Common stock $1 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2011 12,823,294 shares; 2010 11,492,142 shares	12,875	11,492
Capital in excess of par value	88,492	38,275
Retained earnings	169,265	144,347
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(19,097)	(13,736)
Total Quaker shareholders equity	251,535	180,378
Noncontrolling interest	7,695	6,721
Total equity	259,230	187,099
Total liabilities and equity	$ 499,833	$ 449,430