Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 21,900	$ 29,035
Accounts receivable, net	365,383	302,448
Inventories	243,321	202,067
Deposits for precious metals	0	28,086
Deferred income taxes	24,284	24,924
Other receivables	29,051	27,762
Other current assets	24,670	7,432
Total current assets	708,609	621,754
Other assets
Property, plant and equipment, net	388,636	391,496
Goodwill	219,606	219,716
Amortizable intangible assets, net	11,363	11,869
Deferred income taxes	117,991	121,640
Other non-current assets	81,603	67,880
Total assets	1,527,808	1,434,355
Current liabilities
Loans payable and current portion of long-term debt	58,397	3,580
Accounts payable	210,250	207,770
Income taxes	16,637	8,823
Accrued payrolls	32,793	49,590
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	66,047	75,912
Total current liabilities	384,124	345,675
Other liabilities
Long-term debt, less current portion	304,716	290,971
Postretirement and pension liabilities	171,789	189,058
Deferred income taxes	2,263	2,211
Other non-current liabilities	20,417	22,833
Total liabilities	883,309	850,748
Series A convertible preferred stock (approximates redemption value)	0	9,427
Ferro Corporation shareholders' equity
Common stock	93,436	93,436
Paid-in capital	318,606	323,015
Retained earnings	422,460	362,164
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(47,024)	(50,949)
Common shares in treasury, at cost	(153,574)	(164,257)
Total Ferro Corporation shareholders' equity	633,904	563,409
Noncontrolling interests	10,595	10,771
Total equity	644,499	574,180
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,527,808	$ 1,434,355