Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

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 June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(dollars in thousands)
Net Sales
Packaging	$	70,700		$	47,900		$	125,010		$	91,800
Energy	47,170			42,170			97,760			83,120
Aerospace & Defense	19,330			21,330			37,190			39,830
Engineered Components	52,620			43,860			102,300			80,860
Cequent Asia Pacific	28,550			21,560			56,750			41,370
Cequent North America	120,060			111,270			216,990			209,670
Total	$	338,430		$	288,090		$	636,000		$	546,650
Operating Profit (Loss)
Packaging	$	16,570		$	15,070		$	26,460		$	26,900
Energy	4,350			5,020			10,740			10,360
Aerospace & Defense	4,820			4,860			9,680			8,580
Engineered Components	8,600			6,620			16,310			11,280
Cequent Asia Pacific	2,010			1,940			5,050			4,470
Cequent North America	15,500			14,380			19,660			21,050
Corporate expenses	(8,650		)	(7,110		)	(15,960		)	(13,510		)
Total	$	43,200		$	40,780		$	71,940		$	69,130