Other Intangible Assets (Details Textuals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2009
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Intangible asset impairments		$ 234,000	$ 16,300,000
Other Intangible Assets (Textuals) [Abstract]
Indefinite lived trade names	4,300,000	4,300,000
Amortization expense on intangible assets	5,300,000	6,300,000	6,300,000
Additions to intangible assets	4,000,000	2,900,000
Custom & Electrical [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Intangible asset impairments			$ 16,300,000

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Other intangible assets.

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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method.

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The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset, other than goodwill, to fair value.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the rights acquired through registration of a trade name to gain or protect exclusive use thereof for a projected indefinite period of benefit.

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