Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Cash flows - Operating activities:
Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests	$ 98,900	$ 93,542
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation	21,403	22,570
Amortization of intangible and other assets	3,807	5,158
Net loss (gain) on disposition of assets	236	(10,410)
Gain on sale of equity investment in affiliate	(12,995)	0
Gain on remeasurement of acquired assets	(15,315)	0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements	(6,818)	(10,889)
Stock-based compensation	8,035	7,796
Net earnings from affiliates, net of dividends received	(3,066)	(3,049)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	40,223	37,692
Inventories, net	(83,502)	(112,513)
Prepaid expenses and other	(9,831)	(15,412)
Other assets, net	70	(1,698)
Accounts payable	(103,881)	(108,602)
Accrued liabilities and income taxes payable	(55,413)	(15,594)
Retirement obligations and other liabilities	10,102	4,299
Net deferred taxes	(25)	(781)
Net cash flows used by operating activities	(108,070)	(107,891)
Cash flows - Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(34,258)	(28,686)
Proceeds from disposal of assets	212	7,788
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(10,143)	(3,996)
Proceeds from (contributions to) equity investments in affiliates	46,240	(1,620)
Net cash flows provided (used) by investing activities	2,051	(26,514)
Cash flows - Financing activities:
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements	6,818	10,889
Payments on long-term debt	(5,000)	(6,250)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	150,000	0
(Payments) borrowings under other financing arrangements, net	(4,013)	440
Repurchases of common shares	(155,552)	(22,050)
Payments of dividends	(17,514)	(17,410)
Other	(121)	(185)
Net cash flows used by financing activities	(25,382)	(34,566)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(3,414)	4,309
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(134,815)	(164,662)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	304,252	337,356
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 169,437	$ 172,694