Segment Information Schedule of Income Before Income Taxes by Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	$ 12,075	$ 9,772	$ 38,438	$ 36,881
Interest Expense	(1,112)	(1,194)	(3,320)	(3,328)
Income before income taxes	10,963	8,578	35,118	33,553
Material Handling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	10,679	12,530	31,394	34,903
Lawn and Garden
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	93	41	2,265	(683)
Distribution
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	4,290	3,343	10,993	11,152
Engineered Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	3,502	2,921	13,713	12,172
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	$ (6,489)	$ (9,063)	$ (19,927)	$ (20,663)