Acquisitions (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Pro-forma of Net income (loss)
Net sales (combined)	$ 338.8	$ 291.4	$ 661.4	$ 565.8
Net income (combined)	4.5	1.7	15.8	11.6
Basic earnings per share (combined)	$ 0.24	$ 0.09	$ 0.83	$ 0.59
Diluted earnings per share (combined)	$ 0.24	$ 0.09	$ 0.83	$ 0.59
Alexco [Member]
Pro-forma of Net income (loss)
Net Sales	11.2		21.1
Net Income	$ 3.2		$ 5.4

The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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