Contingencies [Abstract] Contingencies [Abstract] Contingencies Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Other Income [Abstract] Other Income (Expense) Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Segments [Abstract] Segments [Abstract] Segments Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Net sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Freight billed to customers Shipping and Handling Revenue Total revenues Revenue, Net Cost of sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Special charges Restructuring Charges Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) (Loss) gain on redemption of debt Gain On Redemption Of Debt Net Of Expenses Gain on redemption of debt, Net of expenses primarily related to call premiums, finance fees, and discounts. Other income (expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Earnings before interest and income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Interest Expense, Interest Income, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interests, Net Interest expense Interest Expense Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) per share: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average shares: Weighted average number of shares [Abstract] Weighted average number of shares for both basic and diluted EPS. Outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Net Income per Share of Common Stock [Abstract] Net Income per Share of Common Stock [Abstract] Net Income per Share of Common Stock Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value [Abstract] Fair Value [Abstract] Fair Value Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Operating Leases [Abstract] Operating Leases [Abstract] Leases of Lessee Disclosure Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Balance Sheet Details [Abstract] Balance Sheet Details [Abstract] Balance Sheet Details Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block] Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Abstract] Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Abstract] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Employee Stock Benefit Plans [Abstract] Employee Stock Benefit Plans [Abstract] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income (loss) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (Gain) loss on asset sales and disposals Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Change in accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Change in inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Change in accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrual of interest on old PIK notes Accrual of interest on old PIK notes Accrual of interest on old PIK notes Income taxes Increase Decrease In Income Taxes Payable And Deferred Income Taxes The increase (decrease) during the period in the amount due for income taxes and deferred income taxes. Restructuring charges Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve Gain on redemption of new PIK notes Gain On Redemption Of PIK Notes Gross gain on redemption of PIK Notes. Payment of interest on new PIK notes Cash Payment Of Interest On PIK Notes Cash payment of interest on PIK notes. Call premium on senior notes and floating rate notes Call Premium On Senior Notes And Floating Rate Notes Call premium on senior notes and floating rate notes. Write-off of bank fees & discounts on old ABL and floating rate notes Write Off Of Finance Fees And Discounts On Debt Write off of finance fees and discounts on debt. Pension & non-pension postretirement benefits Increase (Decrease) in Pension and Postretirement Obligations Accrued interest and amortization of discounts, warrants and finance fees Accrued Interest And Amortization Of Discounts Warrants And Finance Fees Increase decrease in accrued interest and amortization of discounts warrants and finance fees. Accrued liabilities & prepaid expenses Increase Decrease In Accrued Liabilities And Prepaid Expenses Increase decrease in accrued liabilities and prepaid expenses for the period. Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Other operating activities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Additions to property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Net proceeds from sale of Traex Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested Proceeds from asset sales and other Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Net repayments on ABL credit facility Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit Other repayments Repayments of Other Debt Other borrowings Proceeds from Other Debt Floating rate note payments Repayments of Long-term Debt Senior note payments Repayments of Senior Debt Call premium on senior notes and floating rate notes Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs PIK note payment Repayments of Subordinated Debt Proceeds from senior secured notes Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Proceeds from exercise of warrants Proceeds from Warrant Exercises Stock options exercised Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Debt issuance costs and other Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents (Decrease) increase in cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash & cash equivalents at end of year Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid during the year for interest Interest Paid Cash paid during the year for income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements Guarantor Financial Statements [Text Block] The entire disclosure requirements for including condensed consolidating guarantor financial statements. Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets: Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable - net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories - net Inventory, Net Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid And Other Current Assets Current assets expected to be realized or consumed with one year, including but not limited to, prepaid expenses, value added taxes, deferred tax assets, net refundable amounts, and prepaid or refundable income taxes. Total current assets Assets, Current Pension asset Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent Purchased intangible assets - net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Goodwill Derivative asset Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total other assets Assets Excluding PPE Noncurrent Aggregate carrying amount, as of the BS date, of noncurrent assets excluding PPE. Property, plant and equipment - net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Total assets Assets Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Notes payable Bank Overdrafts Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Salaries and wages Accrued Salaries, Current Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued income taxes Accrued Income Taxes, Current Pension liability (current portion) Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current Non-pension postretirement benefits (current portion) Postemployment Benefits Liability, Current Derivative liability Derivative Liabilities, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Current Long-term debt due within one year Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Pension liability Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent Non-pension postretirement benefits Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent Derivative liability Derivative Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Shareholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 20,342,342 shares issued in 2011 (19,682,506 shares issued in 2010) Common Stock, Value, Issued Capital in excess of par value (includes warrants of $0 and $1,034 in 2011 and 2010, respectively, and 0 shares and 485,309 shares in 2011 and 2010, respectively) Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Nonpension Postretirement Benefits [Abstract] Nonpension Postretirement Benefits [Abstract] Postemployment Benefits Disclosure Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Borrowings [Abstract] Borrowings [Abstract] Borrowings Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) [Abstract] Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) [Abstract] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Capital in Excess of Par Value Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Retained Deficit Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (note 14) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance, value Balance, shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Comprehensive income (loss): Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Effect of derivatives - net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments - net of tax (notes 9 and 10) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Effect of exchange rate fluctuation Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Total comprehensive income (loss) (note 14) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Stock compensation expense (note 12) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Equity issuance costs (note 6) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs Stock issued from treasury, value Treasury Stock Reissued at Lower than Repurchase Price Stock issued, value Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Stock issued, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of warrants (note 6) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued Exercise of warrants, value (note 6) Stock Issued from Exercise of warrants Stock issued from exercise of warrants. Issuances can be either re-issuances of treasury stock or new issuances. Warrants exercised, shares Stock Issued from Exercise of Warrants, shares Shares issued from exercise of warrants. Issuance can be either re-issuances of treasury stock or new issuances. Balance, value Balance, shares Pension [Abstract] Pension [Abstract] Pension Pension [Text Block] All required disclosures for pension retirement plans, including but not limited to, defined benefit plans and supplemental employee retirement plans. Restructuring Charges [Abstract] Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Description of the Business [Abstract] Description of the Business [Text Block] Description of the Business Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Derivatives [Abstract] Derivatives [Abstract] Derivatives Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Document and Entity Information Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Other Significant Noncash Transactions by Unique Description [Axis] Other Significant Noncash Transactions by Unique Description [Axis] Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Name [Domain] Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Name [Domain] Exchange of Notes Exchange of Notes [Member] Exchange of Notes [Member] Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities: Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Gross gain on redemption of PIK notes Expenses related to redemption of PIK notes Expense Related To Redemption Of PIK Notes Expenses related to redemption of PIK notes, including call premiums, discounts, and finance fees. Gain on redemption of PIK notes, net of expenses Notes Issued Notes Issued Stock issued during period, shares, new issues Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Number of securities available for exchange of warrants Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights Exercise price per share for common shares which can be purchased upon exercise of warrants Common Shares Which can be Purchased Upon Exercise of Warrants, Exercise Price Per Share Common Shares Which can be Purchased Upon Exercise of Warrants, Exercise Price per Share Value of notes exchanged in noncash transaction Value of Notes Exchanged in Noncash Transaction Aggregate Principal Balance of Notes Exchanged in Noncash Transaction Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Capital in excess of par value, value of warrants issued Amount Received On Warrants Issued Capital in excess of par value, amount received on warrants issued Capital in excess of par value, number of warrants issued Warrants Based Shares Capital in excess of par value, warrants based shares