Segment Information Schedule of Net Sales by Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013 Segments	Jun. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments			4
Net Sales	$ 204,024	$ 181,101	$ 419,004	$ 379,890
Material Handling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	83,814	60,260	163,803	125,481
Lawn and Garden
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	40,889	42,482	101,252	101,666
Distribution
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	45,893	44,188	88,542	86,926
Engineered Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	37,608	38,642	74,564	75,869
Intra-segment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ (4,180)	$ (4,471)	$ (9,157)	$ (10,052)