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Reclamation Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Equity Component [Domain] Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] Pension and Postretirement Health Benefits Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Cumulative Translation Adjustment Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Balance, beginning Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Balance, ending Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] INVENTORIES [Abstract] INVENTORIES [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement Statement [Line Items] Inventory obsolescence reserve Inventory Valuation Reserves PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS [Abstract] PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Pension Plan Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] Postretirement Health Plan Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Discount rate for net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate Rate of increase in compensation levels Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase Long-term expected rate of return on assets Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Retained Earnings [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Retained Earnings [Abstract] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Common Class B Common Class B [Member] Net Sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Cost of Sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross Profit Gross Profit Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Capacity Rationalization Charges Restructuring Charges Income from Operations Operating Income (Loss) Other Income (Expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense, Debt Interest income Investment Income, Interest Other, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total Other Income (Expense), Net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income Before Income Taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net Income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Retained Earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Abstract] Balance at beginning of period Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Cash dividends declared and treasury stock issuances Cash dividends declared and treasury stock issuances Common stock cash dividend declared by an entity during the period plus the value of treasury stock reissued during the period.. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Balance at end of period Net Income Per Share Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic Common (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Average Shares Outstanding Weighted Average Shares Outstanding [Abstract] Weighted Average Shares Outstanding [Abstract] Basic Common (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Short-term investments Short-term Investments Accounts receivable, less allowance of $683 and $641 at January 31, 2014 and July 31, 2013, respectively Receivables, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Prepaid repairs expense Other Prepaid Expense, Current Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid Expense, Current Total Current Assets Assets, Current Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] Cost Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Other Assets Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] Goodwill Goodwill Trademarks and patents, net of accumulated amortization of $439 and $427 at January 31, 2014 and July 31, 2013, respectively Trademarks and patents, net The total amount, net of amortization, as of the balance sheet date for 1) the rights acquired through registration of a trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style for a projected indefinite period of benefit and 2) costs pertaining to the exclusive legal rights granted to the owner of the patent to exploit an invention or a process for a period of time specified by law. Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $488 and $455 at January 31, 2014 and July 31 2013, respectively Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net Licensing agreements and non-compete agreements, net of accumulated amortization of $1,986 and $1,861 at January 31, 2014 and July 31, 2013, respectively Licensing agreements and non-compete agreements, net Net carrying amount after accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of payments made to third parties for non-compete and licensing agreements. Customer list, net of accumulated amortization of $255 at January 31, 2014 Customer list, net Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of an asset comprised of customer information, acquired in a business combination or other transaction, having a finite beneficial life. Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Other Other Assets, Noncurrent Total Other Assets Assets, Noncurrent Total Assets Assets LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current maturities of notes payable Senior Notes, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Dividends payable Dividends Payable, Current Accrued expenses: Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Salaries, wages and commissions Employee-related Liabilities, Current Trade promotions and advertising Accrued Marketing Costs, Current Freight Accrued Liabilities, Current Other Other Liabilities, Current Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current Noncurrent Liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Notes payable Senior Notes, Noncurrent Deferred compensation Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent Pension and postretirement benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Other Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Noncurrent Liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Liabilities Liabilities Stockholders’ Equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Common Stock, par value $.10 per share Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Restricted unearned stock compensation Deferred Compensation Equity Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive income: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gain on marketable securities Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Pension and postretirement benefits Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Cumulative translation adjustment Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Total accumulated other comprehensive loss Less Treasury Stock, at cost (2,915,893 Common and 324,741 Class B shares at January 31, 2014 and 2,914,567 Common and 324,741 Class B shares at July 31, 2013) Treasury Stock, Value Total Stockholders’ Equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity Liabilities and Equity Segment Reporting [Abstract] Operating Segment Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule of Net Benefit Costs Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Assumptions Used Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net Income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net Amortization of investment net discount Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments Non-cash stock compensation expense Share-based Compensation Excess tax benefits for share-based payments Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for bad debts Provision for Doubtful Accounts Loss on the sale of fixed assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Capacity rationalization charges (Increase) Decrease in assets, net of acquisition: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Increase (Decrease) in liabilities, net of acquisition: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Income Taxes Payable The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business PLUS the increase (decrease) during the period in the amount due for taxes based on the reporting entity's earnings or attributable to the entity's income earning process (business presence) within a given jurisdiction. Accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Deferred compensation Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Compensation Pension and postretirement benefits Increase (Decrease) in Pension and Postretirement Obligations Other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Total Adjustments Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisition of business Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Restricted cash Increase in Restricted Cash Purchases of short-term investments Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments Dispositions of short-term investments Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments Net Cash Used in Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Principal payments on notes payable Repayments of Senior Debt Dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock Proceeds from Sale of Treasury Stock Proceeds from issuance of common stock Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Excess tax benefits for share-based payments Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Net Cash Used in Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract] STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract] Summary of Stock Option Transactions Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Stock Options Employee Stock Option [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Options Outstanding, Number (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Options, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Exercised, Number (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Forfeitures, Number (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period Forfeitures, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Exercisable, Number (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Pension and postretirement benefits Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Cumulative translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Total Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract] Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Packaging Packaging Inventory Packaging Inventory Other Other Inventory, Gross Total Inventories Acquisition [Abstract] Acquisition [Abstract] Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Entity Information Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 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Current Assets, Other Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired, Deferred taxes current Business Combination, Deferred Tax Asset, Current Amount of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date. Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired, Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equipment Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired, Deferred taxes noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent Recognized amount of identifiable assets acquired, Customer list Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Total identifiable net assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Recognized receivable contingent upon sale of real property Business Combination, Assets Arising from Contingencies, Amount Recognized Recognized amounts identifiable assets acquired, Prepaid Expense Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Recognized liability contingent upon real property sale preparation costs Business Combination, Liabilities Arising from Contingencies, Amount Recognized Weighted average useful life of acquired intangible asset Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Acquisition-related costs Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs Net sales of acquiree since acquisition date, actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract] Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Accumulated amortization Trademarks and patents TrademarksAndPatentsAccumulated Amortization The accumulated amount of amortization of the costs pertaining to the rights acquired through registration of a trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style for a projected indefinite period of benefit PLUS the accumulated amount of amortization of the costs pertaining to the exclusive legal rights granted to the owner of the patent to exploit an invention or a process for a period of time specified by law. Accumulated amortization Debt issuance costs DeferredFinanceCostAccumulatedAmortization The accumulated amount of amortization of long-term deferred finance costs capitalized. Accumulated amortization Licensing and non-compete agreements Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated amortization Customer lists Customer list accumulated amortization Accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date that pertains to a customer list finite-lived intangible asset. Stockholder's Equity Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Treasury stock, common shares Treasury Stock, Shares Schedule of Stock Options Activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Restricted Stock Transactions Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Statement Presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Business to Business Products Business to Business Segment [Member] Business to Business Segment [Member] Retail and Wholesale Products Retail and Wholesale Segment [Member] Retail and Wholesale Segment [Member] Unallocated Assets Segment Reconciling Items [Member] Segment Reporting Information Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Assets Segment Net Sales Revenues Total Sales Segment Income Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income for Reportable Segment Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income for Reportable Segment Corporate Expenses Corporate Expenses The corporate expenses line represents certain unallocated expenses, including primarily salaries, wages and benefits, purchased services, rent, utilities and depreciation and amortization associated with corporate functions such as research and development, information systems, finance, legal, human resources and customer service. Corporate expenses also include the annual incentive plan bonus accrual. Income from Operations Total Other Expense, Net Income before Income Taxes Income Taxes Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Cash equivalents Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Fair value of cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, including short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Marketable equity securities Marketable Equity Securities, Noncurrent, Fair Value Disclosure The fair value of marketable equity securities available for sale that are intended to be held long-term. Cash surrender value of life insurance Cash Surrender Value, Fair Value Disclosure Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Amortization of Net transition obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets) Amortization of Prior service costs Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Amortization of Other actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Operating Segment Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Stock-based Compensation Policy Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Member] Non-vested Restricted Stock Outstanding, Number (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Non-vested Restricted Stock Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested, Number (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted, Number (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeitures, Number (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Forfeiture, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Acquisition Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Acquisition Policy Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block] Equity Component [Domain] Tax for reclassification adjustment from AOCI for pension and other postretirement benefits Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract] Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Contingent consideration receivable Notes Payable, Fair Value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Directors' Plan Directors' Plan [Member] Directors' Plan [Member] 2006 Plan 2006 Plan [Member] 2006 Plan [Member] 2006 Plan - Director Stock Option Director Stock Option [Member] Stock options issued to company directors. 2006 Plan - Employee Stock Options 2006 Plan - Employee Stock Options [Member] Employee Stock Options under our 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan Number Authorized (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Award Vesting Period (Years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Annual Vesting Percentage ShareBasedCompensationVestingPercentageAnnual Percent of share based compensation that vests annually. Number of years after grant date vesting starts (years) NumberYearsAfterGrantDateVestingStarts The number of years after the grant date that vesting starts. Number of consecutive years vesting occurs after initial vest date (years) NumberOfConsecutiveYearsVestingOccursAfterInitialVestDate Number of consecutive years vesting continues after the initial vest date. Number available for grant (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Number of shares exercised Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options Options, Granted (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Award Vesting Period, Minimum (years) ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardVestingPeriodMinimum Mininimum period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition Award Vesting Period, Maximum (years) ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardVestingPeriodMaximum Maximum period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition Restricted Stock Granted, Number (shares) Share-based Compensation Expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Proforma [Abstract] Proforma [Abstract] Proforma net sales Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Proforma net income Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Proforma net income per share - Basic Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Proforma net income per share - Diluted Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Operating Segment Disclosure Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Postretirement Health Plan Employer contributions to date during current fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Estimated contributions in remainder of current fiscal year Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year Medical Cost Trend Assumption Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS [Abstract] NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements [Text Block] Disclosure of new accounting pronouncements adopted during the period or new accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not yet adopted.