Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 97,910	$ 78,889
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $551 in 2013 and $519 in 2012	50,279	54,394
Inventories	64,129	70,669
Insurance receivable - asbestos	24,500	18,400
Other current assets	9,968	15,230
Total current assets	246,786	237,582
Property, plant and equipment, net	151,288	150,297
Insurance receivable - asbestos	86,241	99,715
Deferred income tax assets	6,832	25,800
Investments in joint ventures	5,010	13,319
Other noncurrent assets	6,516	6,466
Total Assets	502,673	533,179
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	15,768	15,839
Accrued payrolls and employee benefits	8,875	9,301
Industrial Revenue Bond debt	13,311	13,311
Asbestos liability - current portion	27,000	23,500
Other current liabilities	21,720	24,473
Total current liabilities	86,674	86,424
Employee benefit obligations	49,146	96,100
Asbestos liability	131,293	157,522
Other noncurrent liabilities	565	1,040
Total liabilities	267,678	341,086
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 8)
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock - par value $1; authorized 20,000 shares; issued and outstanding 10,373 shares in 2013 and 10,346 shares in 2012	10,373	10,346
Additional paid-in capital	125,852	124,464
Retained earnings	144,635	139,658
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(45,865)	(82,375)
Total shareholders' equity	234,995	192,093
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 502,673	$ 533,179