Restructuring - Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 2,730	$ 3,471	$ 2,736
Distribution [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	727	2,060	571
Lawn and Garden [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	487	687	359
Engineered Products [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	1,198	724	944
Material Handling [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	0	0	735
Corporate [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges		$ 0	$ 127