Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net sales	$ 433,564	$ 428,498
Cost of products sold	313,995	305,492
Gross Profit	119,569	123,006
Selling, general and administrative expense	107,499	105,777
Charge related to restructuring activities	548	0
Loss on debt extinguishment including debt finance charges and associated fees	0	4,881
Interest expense	1,476	2,611
Interest income	(337)	(267)
Earnings before Income Taxes	10,383	10,004
Income taxes	2,150	2,550
Net Earnings (loss)	8,233	7,454
Net Earnings (loss) per Share - Basic	$ 0.26	$ 0.23
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic	31,819	32,174
Net Earnings (loss) per Share - Assuming Dilution	$ 0.26	$ 0.23
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Assuming Dilution	31,822	33,015
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	334	35,433
Current period unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	793	(1,315)
Deferred tax benefit (loss) related to unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	(134)	31
Defined Benefit Plans
Amortization of prior service costs and unrecognized gains (losses)	228	(25)
Amounts arising during the year, primarily due to the addition of new participants	(35)	(204)
Deferred tax adjustment resulting from defined benefit plan activity	(11)	35
Valuation reserve (reversal) associated with defined benefit plan activity	11	(17)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	1,186	33,938
Comprehensive Income	$ 9,419	$ 41,392