Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

Segment Information

TriMas groups its operating segments into reportable segments that provide similar products and services. Each operating segment has discrete financial information evaluated regularly by the Company's chief operating decision maker in determining resource allocation and assessing performance. Within these reportable segments, there are no individual products or product families for which reported net sales accounted for more than 10% of the Company's consolidated net sales. See below for more information regarding the types of products and services provided within each reportable segment:

Packaging-Highly engineered closure and dispensing systems for a range of end markets, including steel and plastic industrial and consumer packaging applications.

Energy-Metallic and non-metallic industrial sealant products and bolts and fasteners for the petroleum refining, petrochemical and other industrial markets.

Aerospace & Defense-Highly engineered specialty fasteners and screws for the commercial and military aerospace industries and military munitions components for the defense industry.

Engineered Components-High-pressure and low-pressure cylinders for the transportation, storage and dispensing of compressed gases, and natural gas engines, compressors, gas production equipment and chemical pumps engineered at well sites for the oil and gas industry.

Cequent Asia Pacific & Cequent North America-Custom-engineered towing, trailering and electrical products including trailer couplers, winches, jacks, trailer brakes and brake control solutions, lighting accessories and roof racks for the recreational vehicle, agricultural/utility, marine, automotive and commercial trailer markets, functional vehicle accessories and cargo management solutions including vehicle hitches and receivers, sway controls, weight distribution and fifth-wheel hitches, hitch-mounted accessories and other accessory components.

Segment activity is as follows:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2012			2011
	(dollars in thousands)
Net Sales
Packaging	$	54,310		$	43,900
Energy	50,590			40,950
Aerospace & Defense	17,860			18,500
Engineered Components	49,680			37,000
Cequent Asia Pacific	28,200			19,810
Cequent North America	96,930			98,400
Total	$	297,570		$	258,560
Operating Profit (Loss)
Packaging	$	9,890		$	11,830
Energy	6,390			5,340
Aerospace & Defense	4,860			3,720
Engineered Components	7,710			4,650
Cequent Asia Pacific	3,040			2,530
Cequent North America	4,160			6,680
Corporate expenses	(7,310		)	(6,400		)
Total	$	28,740		$	28,350