Receivables [Abstract]
Trade Accounts Receivable, Net
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Incentive Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interim Period Reporting
Interim Period Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for interim period reporting.
Out-of-Period Adjustment
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Earnings Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Acquisitions
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Sales Office Closing
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Estimated total cash dividend
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends payable, date to be paid
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Dividends payable, date of record
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Service sales percentage of net sales
Service Sales Percentage of Net Sales
Percentage of net sales attributed to services sales.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill, by segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net intangible assets, by segment
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated future amortization of intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and intangible assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of performance of reportable segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net sales distributed by product group
Schedule of Revenue Distributed by Product Information [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the Company's net sales is distributed by product information that is included in the discussion of the nature of the entity's operations.
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common stock issued per share for stock bonus (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation, Per Share
The amount of each share issued during the period as a result of share-based compensation plans other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Buildings and site improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Machinery, equipment, and software
Machinery Equipment and Software Development [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to tangible personal property used to produce goods and services including internally developed software for sale, licensing or long-term internal use.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment excluding capital projects in progress, net
Property Plant and Equipment Excluding Capital Projects in Progress
Represents the aggregate of long-lived physical assets excluding capital projects in progress used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale.
Capital projects in progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Translation adjustment, net of tax benefit of $75 and $33, and $3 and $44, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period
Goodwill
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign exchange
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Balance at the end of the period
Changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets
Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Balance at the beginning of the period
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Acquisitions
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Foreign exchange
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments
Balance at the end of the period
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance Obligation
Employee Severance [Member]
Other Associated Costs
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs
Severance Costs
Retention bonuses and professional fees
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Future minimum lease obligations
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals
Long-lived asset to be disposed
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Accelerated depreciation expense
Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Depreciation
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at March 31, 2015
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
Payments for Restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
Balance at June 30, 2015
Reconciliation of basic earnings per share ("EPS") to diluted EPS
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income available to common stockholders
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive effect of potential common stock equivalents — stock options and restricted stock units
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Potentially dilutive securities excluded from earnings per diluted share because their effect is anti-dilutive
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Non Employee Directors
Director [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Non-Qualified Stock Options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Unvested Stock Options
Unvested Options [Member]
Contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, either to purchase or to sell a certain number of shares of stock (unvested) at a predetermined price for a specified period of time.
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock-based incentive plans
Number of Stock Incentive Plans
Represents the number of stock based incentive plans operated by the entity after incorporating and superseding its previous plans.
Number of stock option plans superseded
Number of Stock Option Plans Superseded
Represents the number of stock option plans superseded by the entity and replaced by another plan during the period.
Weighted average granted date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restriction Percentage on RSUs
Restriction Percentage on RSUs
Restriction Percentage on RSUs
Restricted stock unit activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Awarded (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)
Outstanding and expected to vest at end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Non-Qualified Stock Options activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Exercisable at the start of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted-average exercise price at beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average exercise price at end of the period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested and Expected to Vest Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
The weighted average fair value for nonvested restricted stock units issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans.
Weighted-average exercise price at beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price at end of the period (in dollars per share)
Weighted-average remaining contractual life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Outstanding Intrinsic Value
Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of stock awards outstanding.
Outstanding and expected to vest at end of the period (in dollars)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Vested and Expected to Vest Intrinsic Value
The intrinsic value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans for nonvested awards outstanding and expected to vest at the end of the period.
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Closing price per share (in dollars per share)
Share Price
Total intrinsic value of awards vested (in dollars)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Stock options outstanding and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Number of Shares, Unvested Stock Options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Nonvested [Roll Forward]
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unrecognized compensation cost and vesting period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Unrecognized Compensation Cost [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average period for recognition of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Primary revolving line of credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Other revolving credit lines and long term debt
Other Lines of Credit and Long Term Debt [Member]
Revolving credit lines of the reporting entity other than the primary revolving credit facility.
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
Debt Instrument Variable Rate LIBOR [Member]
The British Bankers Association London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBO) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Base rate
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Rate [Member]
The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Credit facility, interest rate spread (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
LIBOR Rate at end of period (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base Rate at Period End
The reference rate of the variable rate debt instrument at the end of the reporting period.
Credit facility, interest rate basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Facility fees on the available commitment of the facility (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Total borrowing capacity
Total Borrowing Capacity
The total amount of borrowing capacity as of the balance sheet date.
Credit facility, interest rate low end of range (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Credit facility, interest rate high end of range (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Total outstanding balances
Other Amount Outstanding
Amount outstanding as of the balance sheet date.
Schedule of carrying values of inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Translation adjustment, net of tax
Pension adjustment, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Stock options exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock options exercised (in shares)
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Tax effect of options exercised
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Shares issued from release of Restricted Stock Units
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Shares issued from release of Restricted Stock Units (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Repurchase of common stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Retirement of common stock
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Cash dividends declared on common stock, $0.300, $0.280, and $0.265 for the period ended June 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and June 30, 2014, respectively
Common stock issued at $34.32, $0, $35.87 per share for stock bonus for the period ended June 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and June 30, 2014
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Common stock issued (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Balance
Balance (in shares)
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development and other engineering
Research and Development and Other Engineering
The aggregate costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use; (3) to conduct internal product testing; (4) or to provide engineering support to customers in the form of testing services or product uses, specifications or requirements.
Selling
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Gain on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest (expense) income, net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Number of shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Nishimura case
Nishimura Case [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the Nishimura case.
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation
Loss Contingency, Quantities [Abstract]
Number of lawsuits dismissed
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled and Dismissed, Number
Number of lawsuits filed against the entity
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Restatement Adjustment
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Gross profit
Income from operations
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
In-Process Research and Development and Trade Name
In-Process Research and Development and Trade Name [Member]
In-Process Research and Development and Trade Name [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
North America
North America Segment [Member]
The North America component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements.
Europe
Europe Segment [Member]
The Europe component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements.
Asia/Pacific
Asia Pacific Segment [Member]
The Asia/Pacific component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements.
Carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill
Document and Entity Information
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Schedule of trade accounts receivable, net
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Schedule of unvested restricted stock unit activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of stock option activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Asia/Pacific
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Intersegment elimination
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Administrative and all other
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) from Operations
Total Assets
Assets
Cash and cash equivalent
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Reconciliation of basic earnings per share ("EPS") to diluted EPS
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Stock option and restricted stock unit activity of the entity
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Summary of financial instruments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effective tax rates and income tax expense
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Intangible assets, net
Other noncurrent assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Line of credit and notes payable
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable, Current
Accrued profit sharing trust contributions
Other Deferred Compensation Arrangements, Liability, Current
Accrued cash profit sharing and commissions
Deferred Compensation Cash-based Arrangements, Liability, Current
Accrued workers’ compensation
Workers' Compensation Liability, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Deferred income tax and other long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, at par value
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Translation adjustment, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
In-process products
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Changes in gross carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Estimated future amortization of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remaining six months of 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Schedule of Net Sales Distributed by Product Group [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Wood Construction Products
Wood Construction [Member]
Represents information pertaining to wood construction product of the entity.
Concrete Construction Products
Concrete Construction [Member]
Represents information pertaining to concrete construction product of the entity.
Other
Other Products [Member]
Represents information pertaining to other products.
Net sales and long-lived assets by geographical area
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by and used in operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Gain on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Gain on contingent consideration adjustment
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Noncash compensation related to stock plans
Share-based Compensation
Excess tax benefit of options exercised and restricted stock units vested
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Trade accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accrued profit sharing trust contributions
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Compensation
Accrued cash profit sharing and commissions
Increase (Decrease) in Other Employee Related Liabilities
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Accrued workers’ compensation
Increase (Decrease) in Workers' Compensation Liabilities
Other noncurrent assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Asset acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Loan made to customer
Payments to Acquire Loans Receivable
Loan repayment by customer
Proceeds from Collection of Loans Receivable
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred and contingent consideration paid for asset acquisition
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Cash Payment
Amount of cash payments made as a result of a contingent consideration arrangement.
Repayment of debt and line of credit borrowings
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefit of options exercised and restricted stock units vested
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Noncash activity during the period
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncash capital expenditures
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired
Dividends declared but not paid
Dividends Payable
Issuance of Company’s common stock for compensation
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
S&P Clever
S and PC lever [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to S&P Clever.
Bierbach GmbH & Co. KG.
Bierbach GmbH And Co. KG [Member]
Bierbach GmbH And Co. KG [Member]
Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Deferred consideration payment
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Deferred Consideration Payment
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Deferred Consideration Payment
Contingent consideration payment
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Contingent Consideration Payment
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Contingent Consideration Payment
Maximum period for payment for adjustments to provisional fair value measurements
Business Acquisition Maximum Period for Adjustments to Provisional Fair Value Measurements
Represents the maximum period for payment for adjustments to provisional fair value measurements.
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Allocation and Classification in Financial Statements [Abstract]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
1994 Plan
Stock Option Plan 1994 [Member]
Represents details pertaining to 1994 stock option plan of the entity principally for its employees.
2011 Plan
Stock Option and Restricted Stock Unit Plan 2011 [Member]
Represents details pertaining to 2011 stock compensation plan.
Stock Compensation Plan
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
Requisite service period for options to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
Expiration period for options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Age after which vesting of options granted accelerates if the grantee ceases to be employed by the entity
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Age after which Vesting of Options Granted Accelerates
Represents the age after which vesting of options granted will be accelerated if the grantee ceases to be employed by the entity.
Maximum common stock shares that may be issued under plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Stock-based compensation activity, including both continuing and discontinued operations
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in operating expenses
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Less: Tax benefit of stock-based compensation expense in provision for income taxes
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Fair value of shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Proceeds to the Company from the exercise of stock-based compensation
Tax effect from the exercise of stock-based compensation, including shortfall tax benefits
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Stock-based compensation cost capitalized in inventory
Other Inventory, Capitalized Costs, Gross
Fair value of financial instruments
Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value [Abstract]
United States Treasury securities and money market funds included in cash equivalents
US Treasury Securities and Money Market Funds Fair Value Disclosure
Represents the amount of investment made by the entity in United States Treasury securities and money market funds.
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Trade accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for sales discounts and returns
Allowance for Sales Discount and Returns Current
An allowance for sales discounts and returns for trade and other receivables due to entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Trade accounts receivable, net
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]