Other Items Impacting Comparability (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Pension settlement charges	$ 1,262	[1]	$ 1,258	[1]	$ 1,262	[1]	$ 1,258	[1]
Superstorm Sandy recoveries	0		(600)		0		(600)
Restructuring and other recoveries, net	0		(298)		0		(298)
Foreign currency translation benefit	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]	(1,904)	[2]
Acquisition transaction costs	566	[3]	0	[3]	566	[3]	0	[3]
Restructuring and other charges, net and other items	1,828	[4]	360	[4]	1,828	[4]	(1,544)	[4]
Superstorm Sandy [Member]
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Superstorm Sandy recoveries			$ (600)				$ (600)

[1] See Note (N), "Employee Benefit Plans," for additional information.

[2] Refer to Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.

[3] See Note (C), "Acquisitions," for additional information.

[4] See Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.