Segment Information - Summary of Segment Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 3,198,802	$ 3,181,288
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	243,581	248,370
Interest expense, net	(3,353)	(4,715)
Other, net	(18,091)	(15,487)
Income before income taxes	222,137	228,168
Automotive [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	1,544,537	1,493,499
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	121,043	114,561
Industrial [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	1,102,080	1,121,223
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	78,895	84,328
Office products [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	420,128	426,153
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	33,192	37,515
Electrical/electronic Materials [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	139,185	147,116
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	10,451	11,966
Other [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ (7,128)	$ (6,703)