Segment Information Schedule of Income Before Income Taxes by Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	$ 2,639	$ 13,244
Interest Expense	(1,579)	(1,092)
Income before income taxes	1,060	12,152
Material Handling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	10,940	9,705
Lawn and Garden
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	(7,043)	2,281
Distribution
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	2,371	2,839
Engineered Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	3,789	5,077
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	$ (7,418)	$ (6,658)