Consolidated Statement Of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Net sales	$ 1,801,130	$ 1,722,081	$ 1,693,136
Cost of products sold	1,282,652	1,212,440	1,199,942
Gross Profit	518,478	509,641	493,194
Selling, general and administrative expense	422,099	411,513	398,646
Charge related to restructuring activities	10,593	0	4,506
Loss on debt extinguishment including debt finance charges and associated fees	24,200	40,164	2,878
Asset write-downs to goodwill, intangible assets and investments	49,480	0	8,409
Interest expense	7,963	20,647	33,150
Interest income	(1,444)	(724)	(1,674)
Earnings before Income Taxes	5,587	38,041	47,279
Income taxes	9,700	12,700	6,100
Net Earnings (loss)	$ (4,113)	$ 25,341	$ 41,179
Net Earnings (loss) per Share - Basic	$ (0.13)	$ 0.78	$ 1.29
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic	31,958	32,393	31,969
Net Earnings (loss) per Share - Assuming Dilution	$ (0.13)	$ 0.78	$ 1.29
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Assuming Dilution	31,958	32,694	31,996