Segment Information Schedule of Income Before Income Taxes by Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	$ 13,119	$ 9,992	$ 26,363	$ 27,109
Interest Expense	(1,116)	(1,054)	(2,208)	(2,135)
Income before income taxes	12,003	8,938	24,155	24,974
Material Handling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	11,010	9,223	20,715	22,373
Lawn and Garden
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	(109)	(1,942)	2,172	(724)
Distribution
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	3,864	4,298	6,703	7,809
Engineered Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	5,134	4,660	10,211	9,251
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	$ (6,780)	$ (6,247)	$ (13,438)	$ (11,600)