Segment Information Schedule of Net Sales by Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	4
Net Sales	$ 208,789	$ 214,980
Material Handling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	90,613	79,989
Lawn and Garden
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	49,825	60,363
Distribution
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	39,735	42,649
Engineered Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	32,697	36,956
Intra-segment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ (4,081)	$ (4,977)