Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	$ 44,666
Acquisitions	8,805
Foreign Currency Translation	174
Impairment	0
Balance at June 30, 2012	53,645
Distribution [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	214
Acquisitions	0
Foreign Currency Translation	0
Impairment	0
Balance at June 30, 2012	214
Engineered Products [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	707
Acquisitions	0
Foreign Currency Translation	0
Impairment	0
Balance at June 30, 2012	707
Material Handling [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	34,279
Acquisitions	8,805
Foreign Currency Translation	(24)
Impairment	0
Balance at June 30, 2012	43,060
Lawn And Garden [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	9,466
Acquisitions	0
Foreign Currency Translation	198
Impairment	0
Balance at June 30, 2012	$ 9,664