Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 64,221	$ 68,492
Accounts receivable, net	188,982	165,629
Inventories
Raw materials and supplies	40,348	37,063
Work-in-process and finished goods	40,186	34,494
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	19,818	23,169
Total current assets	353,555	328,847
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	233,371	233,865
Less accumulated depreciation	(149,575)	(148,377)
Net property, plant and equipment	83,796	85,488
Goodwill	70,053	58,151
Other intangible assets, net	59,301	31,272
Investments in associated companies	21,149	19,397
Deferred income taxes	21,996	24,724
Other assets	34,360	36,267
Total assets	644,210	584,146
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	571	1,395
Accounts and other payables	85,888	75,580
Accrued compensation	16,058	20,801
Other current liabilities	28,362	33,080
Total current liabilities	130,879	130,856
Long-term debt	62,009	17,321
Deferred income taxes	5,920	6,729
Other non-current liabilities	78,391	84,544
Total liabilities	277,199	239,450
Equity
Common stock $1 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2014 - 13,269,266 shares; 2013 - 13,196,140 shares	13,269	13,196
Capital in excess of par value	96,717	99,038
Retained earnings	290,876	258,285
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(41,413)	(34,700)
Total Quaker shareholders' equity	359,449	335,819
Noncontrolling interest	7,562	8,877
Total equity	367,011	344,696
Total liabilities and equity	$ 644,210	$ 584,146