Impairment of Long-lived Assets and Insurance Recoveries (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Impairment of Long Lived Assets and Insurance Recoveries [Abstract]
Impairment charges	$ 4,500		$ 4,527
Impairment of long lived assets [Abstract]
Impairment of long-lived assets held for use	4,281	0	4,281	0
Americas [Member]
Impairment of long lived assets [Abstract]
Impairment of long-lived assets held for use	2,350
Europe [Member]
Impairment of long lived assets [Abstract]
Impairment of long-lived assets held for use	1,413
Customer relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	3,763		3,763
Customer relationships [Member] | Americas [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	2,350		2,350
Customer relationships [Member] | Europe [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	1,413		1,413
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Insurance settlements [Abstract]
Insurance recoveries	0	0	0	204
Company-owned Real Estate [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Assets Held-for-use [Abstract]
Impairment of tangible assets	518		518
Building Improvements [Member] | Acquisition integration and restructuring expenses [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Assets Held-for-use [Abstract]
Impairment of tangible assets	$ 219	$ 0	$ 246	$ 246