Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 60,450	$ 68,492
Accounts receivable, net	178,945	165,629
Inventories
Raw materials and supplies	39,573	37,063
Work-in-process and finished goods	38,441	34,494
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	22,735	23,169
Total current assets	340,144	328,847
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	235,402	233,865
Less accumulated depreciation	(151,548)	(148,377)
Net property, plant and equipment	83,854	85,488
Goodwill	58,633	58,151
Other intangible assets, net	30,472	31,272
Investments in associated companies	20,494	19,397
Deferred income taxes	19,936	24,724
Other assets	36,174	36,267
Total assets	589,707	584,146
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	1,267	1,395
Accounts and other payables	81,367	75,580
Accrued compensation	12,188	20,801
Other current liabilities	33,141	33,080
Total current liabilities	127,963	130,856
Long-term debt	17,215	17,321
Deferred income taxes	6,459	6,729
Other non-current liabilities	80,062	84,544
Total liabilities	231,699	239,450
Equity
Common stock $1 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2014 - 13,226,717 shares; 2013 - 13,196,140 shares	13,227	13,196
Capital in excess of par value	100,429	99,038
Retained earnings	267,707	258,285
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(33,015)	(34,700)
Total Quaker shareholders' equity	348,348	335,819
Noncontrolling interest	9,660	8,877
Total equity	358,008	344,696
Total liabilities and equity	$ 589,707	$ 584,146