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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2013	Jun. 29, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	LAWSON PRODUCTS INC/NEW/DE/
Entity Central Index Key	0000703604
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2012
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 51,700,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,606,456

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,640	$ 2,116
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,687 and $1,912, respectively	31,387	43,239
Inventories	51,484	55,498
Miscellaneous receivables and prepaid expenses	5,451	7,064
Deferred income taxes	17	5,716
Discontinued operations	350	410
Total current assets	90,329	114,043
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization	67,155	52,702
Cash value of life insurance	14,943	15,490
Deferred income taxes	55	11,864
Goodwill	0	28,148
Other assets	449	501
Total assets	172,931	222,748
Current liabilities:
Revolving line of credit	16,127	0
Accounts payable	11,833	22,967
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	31,762	28,231
Discontinued operations	106	681
Total current liabilities	59,828	51,879
Noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits:
Security bonus plan	18,837	23,310
Deferred compensation	5,868	9,279
Financing lease obligation	10,786	3,377
Deferred rent liability	4,621	17
Other	2,258	714
Total noncurrent liabilities	42,370	36,697
Stockholders' equity:
Authorized - 500,000 shares, Issued and outstanding - None	0	0
Authorized - 35,000,000 shares, Issued – 8,614,837 and 8,580,753 shares Outstanding – 8,605,901 and 8,574,291 shares	8,615	8,581
Capital in excess of par value	6,951	6,210
Retained earnings	52,764	117,371
Treasury stock – 8,936 and 6,462 shares held, respectively	(155)	(130)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	2,558	2,140
Total stockholders’ equity	70,733	134,172
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 172,931	$ 222,748

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 1,687	$ 1,912
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	35,000,000	35,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	8,614,837	8,580,753
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,605,901	8,574,291
Treasury Stock, Shares	8,936	6,462

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 290,487	$ 314,959	$ 316,780
Cost of goods sold	129,305	135,182	121,954
Gross profit	161,182	179,777	194,826
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	171,725	181,291	180,021
Severance expenses	8,021	1,614	3,629
Loss (gain) on sale of assets	(3,721)	22	(1,701)
Goodwill impairment	28,306	0	0
Other operating expenses (benefits)	0	2,346	(4,050)
Operating expenses	204,331	185,273	177,899
Operating income (loss)	(43,149)	(5,496)	16,927
Interest expense	(775)	(681)	(391)
Other income (expense), net	(56)	101	160
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(43,980)	(6,076)	16,696
Income tax expense (benefit)	18,737	(1,687)	7,106
Income (loss) from continuing operations	(62,717)	(4,389)	9,590
Discontinued operations, net	167	(235)	(2,653)
Net income (loss)	$ (62,550)	$ (4,624)	$ 6,937
Basic income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$ (7.30)	$ (0.51)	$ 1.13
Discontinued operations	0.02	(0.03)	(0.32)
Net Income (loss)	(7.28)	(0.54)	0.81
Diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	(7.30)	(0.51)	1.12
Discontinued operations	0.02	(0.03)	(0.31)
Net Income (loss)	$ (7.28)	$ (0.54)	$ 0.81
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss)	$ (62,550)	$ (4,624)	$ 6,937
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	418	(835)	1,519
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (62,132)	$ (5,459)	$ 8,456

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock, $1 par value	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2009	$ 136,646	$ 8,522	$ 4,780	$ 121,888	$ 0	$ 1,456
Net income (loss)	6,937			6,937
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	1,519					1,519
Stock based compensation	560	0	560
Shares issued		12	(12)
Share repurchase	(70)				(70)
Cash dividends declared	(2,727)			(2,727)
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2010	142,865	8,534	5,328	126,098	(70)	2,975
Net income (loss)	(4,624)			(4,624)
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	(835)					(835)
Stock based compensation	929	0	929
Shares issued		47	(47)
Share repurchase	(60)				(60)
Cash dividends declared	(4,103)			(4,103)
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2011	134,172	8,581	6,210	117,371	(130)	2,140
Net income (loss)	(62,550)			(62,550)
Adjustment for foreign currency translation	418					418
Stock based compensation	775	0	775
Shares issued		34	(34)
Share repurchase	(25)				(25)
Cash dividends declared	(2,057)			(2,057)
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 70,733	$ 8,615	$ 6,951	$ 52,764	$ (155)	$ 2,558

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (62,550)	$ (4,624)	$ 6,937
Loss (income) from discontinued operations	(167)	235	2,653
Income (loss) from continuing operations	(62,717)	(4,389)	9,590
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	7,134	5,704	6,306
Deferred income taxes	17,444	(1,837)	5,220
Stock based compensation	(306)	61	1,915
Goodwill impairment	(28,306)	0	0
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment	(3,721)	22	(1,701)
Settlement payment	0	0	(10,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	10,426	(11,422)	(4,678)
Inventories	4,145	(8,432)	(3,539)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1,909	2,035	2,118
Accounts payable and other liabilities	(11,430)	(6,719)	5,545
Other	1,555	2,069	549
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(7,255)	(22,908)	11,325
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Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(18,501)	(11,132)	(10,048)
Proceeds related to sale of businesses, net	909	58	27,264
Proceeds from sale of property	12,278	0	2,027
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(5,314)	(11,074)	19,243
Financing activities:
Net borrowings on revolving line of credit	16,127	0	0
Dividends paid	(3,084)	(4,098)	(2,216)
Payment of financing fees	(631)		(32)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	12,412	(4,098)	(2,248)
Discontinued operations:
Operating cash flows	(319)	(370)	3,463
Investing cash flows	0	0	(4)
Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations	(319)	(370)	3,459
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(476)	(38,450)	31,779
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,116	40,566	8,787
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 1,640	$ 2,116	$ 40,566

Description of Business	12 Months Ended
Description of Business	Dec. 31, 2012
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business	Description of Business Lawson Products, Inc. (“Lawson” or the “Company”) is a North American distributor of products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional and governmental maintenance, repair and operations (“MRO”) marketplace. The Company also manufactures and distributes specialized component parts to the original equipment manufacturers (“OEM”) marketplace.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the accounts and transactions of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Revenue Recognition — Net sales includes product sales and billings for freight and handling charges. Sales and associated cost of goods sold are generally recognized when products are shipped and title passes to customers. We accrue for returns based on historical evidence of rates of return. Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs — Shipping and handling fees charged to customers totaled $10.7 million, $12.8 million and $13.0 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and are included in the caption Net sales on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Costs related to shipping and handling fees of $13.6 million, $13.1 million and $11.0 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, are included in Cost of goods sold. Cash Equivalents — The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased, such as money market funds, to be cash equivalents. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts — The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filings, substantial down-grading of credit ratings), a specific reserve for bad debts is recorded against amounts due to reduce the receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes reserves for bad debts based on the Company’s historical experience of bad debt write-offs as a percent of accounts receivable outstanding. If circumstances change (e.g., higher than expected defaults or an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations), the estimates of the recoverability of amounts due the Company could be revised by a material amount. Inventories — Inventories principally consist of finished goods and some raw materials and work in process related to the manufacturing process at Automatic Screw Machine Products Company ("ASMP"). Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in-first-out method) or market. To reduce inventory to a lower of cost or market value, a reserve is recorded for slow-moving and obsolete inventory based on historical experience and monitoring current inventory activity. Estimates are used to determine the necessity of recording these reserves based on periodic detailed analysis using both qualitative and quantitative factors. As part of this analysis, the Company considers several factors including the inventories length of time on hand, historical sales, product shelf life, product life cycle, product classification and product obsolescence. It is the Company’s policy to not re-value inventory to the original cost basis subsequent to establishing a new cost basis. Inventories that are not considered ready for sale are classified as either raw materials or work in process. All MRO inventory is considered to be in a state ready for sale and classified as finished goods. Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation expense is computed by the straight-line method for buildings and improvements generally using useful lives of 20 to 30 years and using the straight-line and double declining balance methods for machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures and vehicles using useful lives of 3 to 10 years. Amortization of financing and capital leases is included in depreciation expense. Depreciation expense was $4.3 million, $3.9 million and $3.7 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Capitalized software is amortized over estimated useful lives of 3 to 5 years using the straight-line method. Amortization expense of capitalized software was $2.7 million, $1.7 million and $2.6 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Cash Value of Life Insurance — The Company has invested funds in life insurance policies on certain current and former executives. The cash surrender value of the policies is invested in various investment instruments and is recorded as an asset on our financial statements. The Company records these funds at contractual value. The change in the cash surrender value of the life insurance policies, which is recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses, is the change in the policies' contractual values. Deferred Compensation — The Company’s Executive Deferral Plan (“Deferral Plan”) allows certain executives to defer payment of a portion of their earned compensation. The deferred compensation is recorded in an Account Balance, which is a bookkeeping entry made by the Company to measure the amount due to the participant. The Account Balance is equal to the participant’s deferred compensation, adjusted for increases and/or decreases in the amount that the participant has designated to one or more bookkeeping portfolios that track the performance of certain mutual funds. Lawson adjusts the deferred compensation liability to equal the contractual value of the participants’ Account Balances. These adjustments are the changes in contractual value of the individual plans and are recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses. Stock-Based Compensation — Compensation based on the share value of the Company’s common stock is valued at its fair value at the grant date and the expense is recognized over the vesting period. Fair value is re-measured each reporting period for liability classified awards that may be redeemable in cash. See Note 13 - Stock Compensation Plans. Goodwill — Goodwill represents the cost of business acquisitions in excess of the fair value of identifiable net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is allocated to the appropriate reporting unit as reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker responsible for reviewing operating performance and allocating resources. Impairment of goodwill is evaluated using a three-step process. First, we look at qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances exist that would lead us to a determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If events or circumstances do exist that lead us to determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired, and thus, the third step of the impairment test is unnecessary. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the third step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. In the second quarter of 2012, we identified indicators of impairment related to operating losses and reduced market capitalization and, therefore, performed an interim impairment test of goodwill. We then estimated the fair value of our MRO reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our current internal operating forecast to determine the reporting unit’s fair value. After completing the analysis, we concluded that the entire amount of the goodwill was impaired and a non-cash charge of $28.3 million was recorded. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets — The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and intangibles, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the assets' carrying amount to their expected future undiscounted net cash flows. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Income Taxes — Deferred tax assets or liabilities reflect temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting. Such amounts are adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect changes in enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is established to offset any deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not (i.e. greater than 50% likely) that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The determination of the amount of a valuation allowance to be provided on recorded deferred tax assets involves estimates regarding (1) the timing and amount of the reversal of taxable temporary differences, (2) expected future taxable income, (3) the impact of tax planning strategies and (4) the ability to carry back deferred tax assets to offset prior taxable income. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including past operating results, projections of future taxable income and the feasibility of ongoing tax planning strategies. The projections of future taxable income include a number of estimates and assumptions regarding our volume, pricing and costs. Additionally, valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions as well as deferred tax asset and liability balances, including the estimation of valuation allowances and the evaluation of tax positions. Primarily due to the cumulative losses the Company recorded over the past several quarters, Management determined that it was more likely than not that it would not be able to utilize deferred tax assets to offset future taxable income and increased the deferred tax valuation allowance to equal substantially all of the Company's net tax assets. Therefore, substantially all future taxable income will be subject to this tax valuation allowance until the Company can establish that the recoverability of its deferred tax assets is more certain. Earnings from the Company's foreign subsidiaries are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. A distribution of these non-U.S. earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise would subject the Company to both U.S. Federal and state income taxes, as adjusted for tax credits and foreign withholding taxes. The Company recognizes the benefit of tax positions when a benefit is more likely than not (i.e., greater than 50% likely) to be sustained on its technical merits. Recognized tax benefits are measured at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained, based on cumulative probability, in final settlement of the position. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Leases — Leases are categorized as either operating or capital leases at inception. Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. An asset and a corresponding liability for the capital lease obligation are established for the cost of capital leases. The capital lease obligation is amortized over the life of the lease. For build-to-suit leases, the Company establishes an asset and liability for the estimated construction costs incurred to the extent that it is involved in the construction of structural improvements or takes construction risk prior to the commencement of the lease. Upon occupancy of facilities under build-to-suit leases, the Company assesses whether these arrangements qualify for sales recognition under the sale-leaseback accounting guidance. If a lease does not meet the criteria to qualify for a sale-leaseback transaction, the established asset and liability remain on the Company's balance sheet. This asset is depreciated over the life of the lease and the liability is reduced by the non-interest portion of the lease payments. Earnings per Share — Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution from the exercise or conversion of outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards into common stock. Foreign Currency — The accounts of foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. All balance sheet amounts have been translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the applicable period end. Income statement amounts have been translated using the average exchange rate for the applicable period. The gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates from the translation of subsidiary accounts in local currency to U.S. dollars have been reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses result from the effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. These gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and were immaterial for all years presented. Treasury Stock —The Company repurchased 2,474, 3,759 and 2,703 shares of its common stock in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, from employees upon the vesting of restricted stock to offset the income taxes owed by those employees. The Company accounts for treasury stock using the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of stockholders’ equity. Use of Estimates — Preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In June 2011, and as amended in December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-05, an amendment to ASC 220, Comprehensive Income. This ASU eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of equity and requires that the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. It also requires presentation on the face of the financial statements of reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statements where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied retrospectively. This update is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, an amendment to certain pending paragraphs from ASU 2011-05. This amendment allowed for companies to defer the effective date of the change in presentation on the face of the financial statements of reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statements where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented until the FASB has further deliberated financial statement users need for this information. The effective date for all other amendments put forth in ASU No. 2011-05 are unaffected by this update. This update is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted ASU 2011-05 as amended by ASU 2011-12 beginning on January 1, 2012. Subsequent Events — The Company has evaluated events through the issue date of this Form 10-K and has determined that no reportable events have occurred subsequent to the date of these financial statements.

Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Components of inventories were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Finished goods	$	56,108		$	56,985
Work in progress	2,292			1,935
Raw materials	1,630			1,624
Total	60,030			60,544
Reserve for obsolete and excess inventory	(8,546		)	(5,046		)
	$	51,484		$	55,498

Property, Plant and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Land	$	5,952		$	8,750
Buildings and improvements	31,087			49,917
Machinery and equipment	25,813			28,767
Capitalized software	16,798			21,422
McCook Facility	12,961			—
Furniture and fixtures	6,931			5,640
Capital leases	1,694			3,501
Vehicles	131			131
Construction in progress	7,486			8,263
	108,853			126,391
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(41,698		)	(73,689		)
	$	67,155		$	52,702

Because the Company was directly involved in structural improvements to the McCook, Illinois distribution center ("McCook Facility") and made direct payments of $1.0 million for construction costs, under build-to-suit accounting guidance, the Company is required to record the total estimated construction cost of the building as an asset and a corresponding liability for the amount that was paid by the lessor. The asset is being depreciated over the 10 year life of the lease and the liability is being reduced by the non-interest portion of the lease payments. On December 31, 2012, the Company has an asset of $13.0 million with corresponding accumulated depreciation of $0.7 million. Liabilities related to the McCook facility were $11.6 million on December 31, 2012, of which $0.8 million is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities and $10.8 million is included as a Financing Lease Obligation. The financing lease obligation will be amortized over the 10 year lease term. The non-cash increases in assets and liabilities of $8.0 million and $4.0 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively, were not reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Construction in progress at December 31, 2012 includes $6.3 million related to equipment to support operations of the McCook Facility and $1.2 million related to various other business improvement projects. The December 31, 2011 construction in progress included $5.6 million related to the construction of the McCook Facility, $1.2 million related to the development of a new website and $1.4 million related to various other business improvement projects.

During 2012, the Company sold four properties that were primarily included in the land and buildings and improvements components. See further details in Note 14 - Sale of Properties.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. This disclosure may include property plant and equipment accounting policies and methodology, a schedule of property, plant and equipment gross, additions, deletions, transfers and other changes, depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, net, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and useful lives, income statement disclosures, assets held for sale and public utility disclosures.

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Goodwill

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

As a result of an acquisition in 2001, the Company had goodwill of $28.3 million, all of which related to its MRO reporting segment. Goodwill impairment is deemed to exist if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value and the goodwill impairment charge, if any, is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the goodwill as compared to its estimated fair value. The Company evaluates goodwill for potential impairment by determining if certain qualitative events have occurred or if circumstances have changed that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value. As a result of this evaluation, the Company identified indicators of impairment during the second quarter of 2012 related to recurring operating losses and reduced market capitalization and, therefore, performed an interim impairment test of goodwill.

The Company estimated the fair value of the MRO reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis based on its current operating forecast to determine the reporting unit’s fair value. After completing the analysis, the Company concluded that the entire amount of the goodwill was impaired and a non-cash charge of $28.3 million was recorded in the second quarter of 2012.

Goodwill activity in 2012 and 2011 was as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Beginning balance	$	28,148		$	28,307
Impairment loss	(28,306		)	—
Translation adjustment	158			(159		)
Ending balance	$	—		$	28,148

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	12 Months Ended
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets In 2011, as a result of the Company's estimate that it was more likely than not that its ASMP operation would be disposed of significantly before the end of the previously estimated useful lives of certain long-lived assets, the Company reviewed those assets for recoverability. In performing the review for recoverability, the Company determined that the future expected undiscounted cash flows of ASMP were less than the carrying amount of the assets, indicating the assets had been impaired at December 31, 2011. The amount of impairment was then measured based on the amount by which the carrying amount of ASMP’s assets exceeded its fair value, which was determined by an independent assessment of the amount the assets would be worth to a willing buyer in an open market. Accordingly, in 2011, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.1 million related to property, plant and equipment in the OEM segment. The Company did not identify any potential indicators of impairment in 2012 related to either its MRO or OEM operating segments.

Income Tax

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
United States	$	(34,690	)	$	(5,100	)	$	14,269
Canada	(9,290		)	(976		)	2,427
	$	(43,980	)	$	(6,076	)	$	16,696

Provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011			2010
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	62	$	464		$	3,681
U.S. state	215		295			987
Canada	1,016		(190		)	366
Total	$	1,293	$	569		$	5,034
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	16,159	$	(2,187	)	$	1,648
U.S. state	1,160		(155		)	217
Canada	125		86			207
Total	$	17,444	$	(2,256	)	$	2,072
Total income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	16,221	$	(1,723	)	$	5,329
U.S. state	1,375		140			1,204
Canada	1,141		(104		)	573
Total	$	18,737	$	(1,687	)	$	7,106

The reconciliation between the effective income tax rate and the statutory federal rate for continuing operations was as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
Statutory Federal rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
State and local taxes, net	2.6		(1.6	)	1.2
Executive life insurance	0.8		(1.0	)	(1.8	)
Fines and penalties	0.1		0.3		(0.2	)
Meals & entertainment	(0.3	)	(3.0	)	0.8
Capital loss carryforward	—		—		3.7
Deferred tax expense	—		1.0		1.2
Change in valuation allowance	(76.0	)	(1.0	)	4.1
Change in uncertain tax positions	(4.6	)	(1.6	)	(1.4	)
Provision to return differences	1.0		(0.3	)	1.4
Other items, net	(1.2	)	—		(1.4	)
Provision for income taxes	(42.6	)%	27.8	%	42.6	%

Income taxes paid for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 amounted to $0.2 million, $2.6 million and $5.3 million, respectively. In 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company received $3.4 million, $3.3 million and $5.8 million, respectively, in income tax refunds primarily related to carryback of net operating losses and recovery of income tax overpayments in prior years.

At December 31, 2012, the Company had $65.6 million of net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. The U.S. Federal carryforwards consist of $31.7 million of net operating losses which are subject to expiration in 2030 and $0.5 million of foreign tax credit carryforwards which are subject to expiration in 2020. In addition, the Company had $33.4 million of state net operating loss carryforwards which expire at varying dates through 2030.

Primarily due to the cumulative losses that the Company recorded over the past several quarters, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that the Company will not be able to utilize its deferred tax assets to offset future taxable income. Therefore, in 2012, the Company increased its deferred tax valuation allowance by $33.3 million. Substantially all future taxable income will be subject to this tax valuation allowance until the Company can establish that the recoverability of its deferred tax assets is more certain.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities contain the following temporary differences:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Deferred tax assets:
Compensation and benefits	$	14,101		$	16,048
Net operating loss carryforward	12,710			4,286
Inventory reserve	3,654			2,472
Accounts receivable reserve	657			723
Property, plant and equipment	—			879
Other	4,694			1,147
Total deferred tax assets	35,816			25,555
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	738			—
Goodwill	—			6,557
Other	728			480
Total deferred liabilities	1,466			7,037
Net deferred assets before valuation allowance	34,350			18,518
Valuation allowance	(34,278		)	(938		)
Net deferred assets	$	72		$	17,580

Net deferred tax assets:
Net current deferred tax assets	$	17		$	5,716
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets	55			11,864
Net deferred assets	$	72		$	17,580

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Balance at beginning of year	$	92		$	—
Additions for tax positions of current year	1,261			92
Additions for tax positions of prior years	835			—
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(92		)	—
Settlements	—			—
Balance at end of year	$	2,096		$	92

The recognition of the unrecognized tax benefits would have a favorable effect on the effective tax rate. Due to the uncertainty of both timing and resolution of income tax examinations, the Company is unable to determine whether any amounts included in the December 31, 2012 balance of unrecognized tax benefits represent tax positions that could significantly change during the next twelve months.

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. Federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2012, the Company was subject to income tax examinations in various jurisdictions for the tax years 2006 through 2011. During 2012, the Company completed U.S. Federal income tax examinations through tax year 2009. The Company is currently under examination by the Canada Revenue Authority for the years 2006 through 2010 and the Company is complying with the information requests and procedural requirements of the examination.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012		2011
Accrued compensation	$	12,097	$	9,573
Accrued severance	3,467		1,187
Accrued and withheld taxes, other than income taxes	1,499		2,226
Accrued health benefits	1,235		1,234
Employment tax matter	1,200		1,200
Reserve for unrecognized tax benefits	916		102
Financing lease obligation	806		623
Accrued profit sharing	539		2,424
Accrued stock based compensation	279		910
Cash dividends payable	—		1,027
Other	9,724		7,725
	$	31,762	$	28,231

Revolving Line of Credit

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Revolving Line of Credit

In August 2012, the Company entered into a five-year, $40.0 million credit facility (“Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility consists of a $40.0 million revolving credit facility which includes a $10.0 million sub-facility for letters of credit. Until the later of June 30, 2014 or when the Company achieves certain financial covenants, credit available under the Credit Facility is based upon:


a)	80% of the face amount of the Company’s eligible accounts receivables, generally less than 60 days past due, and


b)	50% of the lower of cost or market value of the Company’s eligible inventory, generally inventory expected to be sold within 18 months or $20.0 million, whichever is less.

The applicable interest rate margins for borrowings under the Credit Facility are at the Prime rate or the LIBOR rate plus 2.75% for the first year and LIBOR plus 2.50% for the second year of the agreement. Following the second year, the interest rate will be based on the Company’s debt to EBITDA ratio and range from LIBOR plus 1.25% to 1.85% or Prime minus 1.00% to 0.40%.

The Credit Facility is secured by a first priority perfected security interest in substantially all existing assets of the Company. Dividends are restricted under the Credit Facility to amounts not to exceed $1.1 million per quarter subject to a formula based on EBITDA achieved in the previous quarter compared to target amounts specified in the Credit Facility.

In addition to other customary representations, warranties and covenants, the Credit Facility requires the Company to comply with certain financial covenants. A minimum Consolidated EBITDA level, as defined in the Credit Facility, must be achieved on a quarterly basis as detailed in the following table:



Quarter Ended	Minimum EBITDA (as Defined in the Credit Facility)
December 31, 2012	$	(1,500,000	)
March 31, 2013	0
June 30, 2013	2,000,000
September 30, 2013	3,500,000
December 31, 2013	3,000,000
March 31, 2014	3,500,000
June 30, 2014	3,500,000

Upon meeting certain financial covenants, but not prior to June 30, 2014, the availability under the Credit Facility will be based upon the following covenants with a maximum borrowing level of $40.0 million:


a)	Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio of 1.20:1.00 measured quarterly beginning June 30, 2014 and building cumulatively to a rolling four quarters.


b)	Minimum Tangible Net Worth of not less than 90% of the value of shareholders’ equity less intangible assets established as of June 30, 2014, tested quarterly.


c)	Minimum cash, accounts receivable and inventory to debt ratio of 2.0 to 1.0.

For the period ended December 31, 2012, EBITDA, as defined in the Credit Facility, was $3.4 million which was in compliance with the minimum EBITDA covenant of $(1.5) million for the quarter.

At December 31, 2012, the Company had an outstanding balance of $16.1 million under the revolving line of credit of its Credit Facility and additional borrowing availability of $11.6 million. The weighted average interest rate was 2.32% in 2012 and the outstanding balance approximates fair value.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Reserve for Severance

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Severance Reserve [Abstract]

Reserve for Severance

Severance costs are primarily related to management realignment and reorganization in the MRO segment. The table below reflects the activity in the Company’s reserve for severance and related payments.



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Beginning balance	$	1,282		$	3,062		$	4,086
Charged to earnings current year	8,021			1,614			3,629
Cash paid and exchange rate variance	(4,886		)	(3,394		)	(4,653		)
Ending balance	$	4,417		$	1,282		$	3,062

Accrued severance charges were included in the line items of the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011 as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012		2011
Accrued severance included in:
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	3,467	$	1,187
Noncurrent other	950		95
Total accrued severance	$	4,417	$	1,282

The remaining benefits outstanding as of December 31, 2012 will be fully paid by the end of 2014.

Retirement and Security Bonus Plans	12 Months Ended
Retirement and Security Bonus Plans	Dec. 31, 2012
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement and Security Bonus Plans	Retirement and Security Bonus Plans The Company provides a 401(k) defined contribution plan to allow employees a pre-tax investment vehicle to save for retirement. Beginning January 1, 2012, the Company began contributing matching funds to the 401(k) plan and made contributions of $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company has a retirement plan with a profit sharing feature for certain sales, office and warehouse employees. The amounts of the Company’s annual contributions are determined annually by the Board of Directors. Expenses incurred for the profit sharing plan were $0.5 million, $2.5 million and $2.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company has a security bonus plan for the benefit of its sales representatives, under the terms of which participants are credited with a percentage of their yearly net commissions. The aggregate amounts credited to participants’ accounts vest 25% after five years and an additional 5% vests each year thereafter upon qualification for the plan. For financial reporting purposes, amounts are charged to operations over the vesting period. Expenses incurred for the security bonus plan were $2.1 million, $2.1 million and $1.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Commitments

Total rental expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $2.5 million, $0.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively. In March 2012, the Company began leasing its new headquarters. The operating lease for the headquarters expires in March 2023 and at December 31, 2012, includes total future minimum lease payments of $11.4 million. In June 2012, the Company began leasing its 10 year build-to-suit lease for the new McCook Facility which expires in June 2022 and includes future minimum lease payments, related to the building, of $12.1 million.

The Company’s future minimum lease commitments, principally for facilities and equipment, as of December 31, 2012, were as follows:



Year ended December 31,	Operating Leases		Financing Lease ⁽¹⁾			Capital Leases
2013	$	1,709	$	1,047		$	121
2014	1,292		1,085			96
2015	1,229		1,124			8
2016	1,261		1,165			4
2017	1,305		1,255			—
Thereafter	7,394		6,440			—
Total	$	14,190	$	12,116		$	229
Less: Interest portion			(524		)	(18		)
Liability			$	11,592		$	211

(1) Relates to the McCook, Illinois distribution center lease.

The financing lease obligation will be amortized over the 10 year lease term.

At December 31, 2012 the cost and accumulated depreciation of the asset related to the financing obligation were $13.0 million and $0.7 million, respectively, and the cost and accumulated amortization of the assets related to capital leases were $1.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

Litigation, regulatory and tax matters

The Company is involved in legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of management that the resolution of any currently pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

One of the Company’s subsidiaries, Drummond American LLC (“Drummond”), is under an employment tax examination for the years 2007 and 2008 of the long-standing treatment of its sales representatives as independent contractors. In January 2012 the Company received a Notice of Proposed Adjustment in the amount of $9.5 million, including penalties, from the IRS challenging Drummond’s position that the sales representatives were independent contractors. The Company disagreed with the IRS position and filed an administrative appeal with the IRS Appeals Office.

Although the Company intends to vigorously defend its position for the treatment of its sales representatives as independent contractors, the Company established a liability of $1.2 million during 2011 as its best estimate of the cost to resolve the matter with the IRS. The notice of Proposed Adjustment was determined by applying the full statutory rates and penalties, rather than applying the reduced tax rates provided by section 3509 of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). The Company believes the use of reduced tax rates is mandatory for all IRS worker classification assessments, except when the employer intentionally disregarded its employment tax obligations. Because the Company believes it fully complied with its employment tax obligations, the Company based its estimated loss at the reduced tax rates. The Company applied these reduced tax rates against only one year because any settlement resolution would likely be limited to one year as this is consistent with the IRS’s settlement practices. The Company has assessed its potential exposure for other subsidiaries and time periods and has concluded that an additional liability is not probable. No adjustment has been proposed by the IRS for any other time periods or subsidiaries of the Company.

The case has been assigned to the Chicago Appeals Office. The Company is unable to establish an estimated time frame in which the case will be resolved through the appeals process. An unfavorable outcome of this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.

In 2012, the Company identified that a site owned by its Automatic Screw Machine Products (“ASMP”) subsidiary in Alabama contained hazardous substances in the soil and groundwater as a result of historical operations prior to the Company's ownership. The Company has retained an environmental consulting firm to further investigate the contamination including the measurement and monitoring of the site. At this time insufficient data regarding the situation has been collected to reasonably estimate the cost, if any, of remedying this situation. Accordingly, the Company has not established a reserve for any remediation costs.

In 2012, the Company contracted with a third party for the installation of material handling equipment in the Company's new McCook, Illinois distribution center. The third party, in turn, hired subcontractors to complete the project. Certain of the subcontractors have not yet been paid in full which could result in the the subcontractors to file mechanic's liens against the property. While such liens would be the responsibility of the third party, the Company could, under certain circumstances, be required to satisfy any unpaid obligations. The Company has estimated its possible net exposure in the range of zero to $1.0 million. The Company believes an unfavorable outcome related to this situation is not probable, accordingly, no amount has been accrued in the accompanying financial statements.

In 2009, the Company identified certain services and benefits that were not properly reported on information returns with respect to its independent sales representatives. The Company notified the Internal Revenue Service Employment Tax Division and established procedures to improve proper information reporting practices. As of December 31, 2012, the Company believes that this matter has been substantively resolved.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Stock Compensation Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock Compensation Plans

The Company's 2009 Equity Compensation Plan (“Equity Plan”) provides for the grant of nonqualified and incentive stock options, stock awards and stock units to officers and employees of the Company. The Equity Plan also provides for the grant of option rights and restricted stock to non-employee directors. Under the Equity Plan, 500,000 shares of common stock were available to be awarded with no participant being granted more than 40,000 shares of common stock in any calendar year. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had approximately 190,000 shares of common stock still available under the Equity Plan. The Equity Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, or its designee, which as administrator of the plan, has the authority to select plan participants, grant awards, and determine the terms and conditions of the awards.

Stock Performance Rights

The Company has a Stock Performance Rights Plan (“SPR Plan”) that provides for the issuance of Stock Performance Rights (“SPRs”) that allow non-employee directors, officers and key employees to receive cash awards, subject to certain restrictions, equal to the appreciation of the Company's common stock. The SPR Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

SPRs entitle the recipient to receive a cash payment equal to the excess of the market value of the Company's common stock over the SPR exercise price when the SPRs are surrendered. Expense, equal to the fair market value of the SPR at the measurement date, is recorded ratably over the vesting period. Employees and non-employee directors who are retirement eligible, defined as age 65 or older, are permitted to retain their awards after retirement and exercise them during the remaining contractual life. All expense is recognized on the date of grant for SPRs granted to retirement eligible recipients. Compensation expense or benefit is included in Selling, general and administrative expense. A majority of the outstanding SPRs have a seven or ten year life and vest ratably over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the date of the grant. However, 100,000 of the SPRs vest the later of September 24, 2013 or if the market price of the Company's common shares increases to at least $11.92 per share before September 24, 2022.

On December 31, 2012, the SPRs outstanding were re-measured at fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation model for the service only based SPRs and using a binomial lattice method for the SPRs with a market price vesting requirement. These models require the input of subjective assumptions that may have a significant impact on the fair value estimate. The weighted-average estimated value of SPRs outstanding as of December 31, 2012 was $4.01 per SPR using the following assumptions:



Expected volatility	49.4% to 71.1%
Risk-free rate of return	0.1% to 0.9%
Expected term (in years)	0.3 to 5.7
Expected annual dividend	$0

The expected volatility was based on the historic volatility of the Company's stock price commensurate with the expected life of the SPR. The risk-free rate of return reflects the interest rate offered for zero coupon treasury bonds over the expected life of the SPR. The expected life represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding and was calculated using the simplified method allowed by the SEC due to insufficient historical data for the service only based SPRs and was derived based on the binomial lattice model results at the date of grant for the SPRs with a market price vesting requirement. The estimated annual dividend was based on the recent dividend payout trend.

A benefit of $0.6 million and $1.1 million was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, as the overall decline in the fair value of the SPRs exceeded the amortization expense related to the unvested SPRs. Compensation expense of $0.8 million was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2010. No cash has been paid out for SPR exercises during the three year period ended December 31, 2012.

Activity related to the Company’s SPRs during the year ended December 31, 2012 was as follows:



			Weighted
	Number		Average
	of SPRs		Exercise Price
Outstanding on December 31, 2011	276,200		$	27.58
Granted	340,000		7.62
Cancelled	(99,500	)	23.28
Outstanding on December 31, 2012	516,700		15.28

Exercisable on December 31, 2012	175,833		$	30.08

The SPRs outstanding had an intrinsic value of $0.8 million as of December 31, 2012. Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested SPRs was $1.7 million at December 31, 2012, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.1 years. During the year ended December 31, 2012, 85,866 SPRs with an immaterial fair value vested. At December 31, 2012, the weighted average remaining contractual term was 6.5 years for all outstanding SPRs and 4.1 years for the all exercisable SPRs.

Restricted Stock Awards

Restricted stock awards ("RSAs") generally vest ratably over a one to three year period beginning on the first anniversary of the date of the grant. On each vesting date the vested restricted stock awards are exchanged for an equal number of the Company’s common stock. Common stock received by the participant cannot be transferred until either the end of the three year term or employment with the Company is terminated without cause. The participants have no voting or dividend rights with the restricted stock awards or the common shares received through vesting until the final vesting date unless they leave the Company without cause. The restricted stock awards are valued at the closing price of the common stock on the date of grant and the expense is recorded ratably over the vesting period.

Activity related to the Company’s RSAs during the year ended December 31, 2012 was as follows:



	Restricted Stock
	Awards
Outstanding on December 31, 2011⁽¹⁾	69,171
Granted	70,587
Exchanged for common shares	(34,084)
Cancelled	(31,856)
Outstanding on December 31, 2012	73,818

(1) Includes 5,781 RSAs earned under a long-term performance incentive plan.

An expense of $0.7 million, $0.7 million and $0.5 million was recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, there was $0.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSAs that will be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.8 years. The awards granted in 2012 had a weighted average grant date fair value of $12.73 per share.

Stock Awards and Stock Options

In 2012 the Company issued stock awards which entitle the holder to receive shares of the Company’s common stock equal in value to the appreciation in the Company’s common stock from the exercise price of $10.00 up to the date the holder exercises the award. The 140,000 outstanding stock awards vest on December 31, 2014 and expire on October 2, 2017.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had 12,198 vested non-qualified stock options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $14.05 and an expiration date of December 31, 2019. Each stock option can be exchanged for one share of the Company’s common stock.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Sale of Properties	12 Months Ended
Sale of Properties	Dec. 31, 2012
Sale of Properties [Abstract]
Sale of Distribution Centers	Sale of Properties In 2012, in conjunction with the construction of a new distribution center in McCook, Illinois and the relocation of the Company’s headquarters to Chicago, Illinois, the Company sold four properties; its Addison, Illinois distribution center, its Vernon Hills, Illinois distribution center, its former Des Plaines, Illinois headquarters and a Des Plaines, Illinois administrative building. The Company received cash proceeds of $12.3 million for the sale of the four properties, which were included in the MRO segment, resulting in a gain of $3.7 million. Operations currently conducted at the Addison, Illinois, distribution center will be transferred to the new McCook, Illinois facility during the first half of 2013. The Company has entered into arrangements to lease these facilities back from the buyer for transition purposes until the second quarter of 2013. In addition to these four property sales, the Company allowed the lease of another Des Plaines, Illinois facility to expire during the second quarter of 2012. In 2010, the Company sold its Dallas, Texas distribution center receiving cash proceeds of $2.0 million resulting in a gain of $1.7 million.

Other Operating Expenses (Income)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Other Operating Expenses (Income)

Other Operating (Income) Expenses consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
Employment tax matter	$	—	$	1,200	$	—
Impairment of long-lived assets	—		1,146		—
Legal settlement	—		—		(4,050		)
Ending balance	$	—	$	2,346	$	(4,050	)

In 2011, the Company recorded a $1.2 million expense for the estimated cost of settling an employment tax matter related to the classification of the sales representatives of one of the Company’s subsidiaries. For further details, see Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies. Also in 2011, an impairment charge of $1.1 million was incurred related to certain assets in our OEM segment. For further details, see Note 6 – Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.

In 2010, the Company recorded a $4.1 million benefit related to proceeds received from a settlement agreement and legal remedies related to the actions of several former sales representatives and the Share Corporation (“Share”) alleging, among other things, breach of contract and interference with customer relationships. In exchange for the proceeds, the Company agreed to settle all related claims with Share and the former sales representatives.

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations	Dec. 31, 2012
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued operations Assembly Component Systems, Inc. In 2010, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of Assembly Component Systems, Inc. (“ACS”), a wholly owned subsidiary, to Supply Technologies LLC (“Supply Technologies”), a wholly owned company of Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. Under terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement, Supply Technologies purchased substantially all of the assets of ACS for $19.0 million plus the assumption of certain liabilities. Of the total consideration, $16.0 million was paid to Lawson in cash on September 1, 2010. The remaining balance was subject to the terms of a subordinated promissory note between Supply Technologies and Lawson which has been paid in full as of December 31, 2012. A $3.5 million pre-tax loss on the sale was recorded in 2010. Rutland Tool & Supply Company, Inc. In 2010, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of Rutland Tool & Supply Company, Inc. to Sid Tool Co. Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., for approximately $11.0 million in cash plus the assumption of certain liabilities. A $0.4 million pre-tax loss on the sale was recorded in 2010.

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The entire disclosure for the facts and circumstances leading to the completed or expected disposal, manner and timing of disposal, the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the segment in which the disposal group was reported, and the classification (whether sold or classified as held for sale) and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Includes all disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations).

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Weighted average shares:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	8,589			8,553			8,522
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding	—			—			15
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	8,589			8,553			8,537
Earnings (loss):
Continuing operations	$	(62,717	)	$	(4,389	)	$	9,590
Discontinued operations	167			(235		)	(2,653		)
Net income (loss)	$	(62,550	)	$	(4,624	)	$	6,937
Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(7.30	)	$	(0.51	)	$	1.13
Discontinued operations	0.02			(0.03		)	(0.32		)
Net income (loss)	$	(7.28	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.81
Diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(7.30	)	$	(0.51	)	$	1.12
Discontinued operations	0.02			(0.03		)	(0.31		)
Net income (loss)	$	(7.28	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.81

The effect of 23 thousand and 55 thousand restricted share awards outstanding and future stock option exercises for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, would have been anti-dilutive and therefore, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

Related Party Transaction	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transaction	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction	Related Party Transaction The Company’s Chairman of the Board, Dr. Port, was a partner in two partnerships that had an interest in Lawson’s common stock. During 2010, litigation was initiated against Dr. Port, requesting that the partnerships be changed to allow the partners to have more control over their respective shares. The suit named Dr. Port as a defendant based on his role in the partnerships and as a Director of the Company. The Company was not a party to the lawsuit. In March, 2011 the litigation was settled with assets distributed under the terms of a settlement agreement and all parties agreed to release Dr. Port, individually and as a Director of the Company, from any and all claims related to the litigation. In 2011 and 2010 the Company incurred $0.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively, for legal services provided to Dr. Port in relation to this litigation.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for related party transactions. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

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Segment Reporting

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

The Company has two operating segments: MRO and OEM. The Company’s MRO segment is a distributor of products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional, and governmental maintenance repair and operations marketplace. The Company’s OEM segment manufactures, sells and distributes production and specialized component parts to the original equipment marketplace. The Company’s two reportable segments are distinguished by the nature of products distributed and sold, types of customers and manner of servicing them. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources to reportable segments primarily based on operating income. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

Financial information for the Company’s reportable segments from continuing operations consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Net sales
MRO	$	273,562		$	300,399		$	303,138
OEM	16,925			14,560			13,642
Consolidated total	$	290,487		$	314,959		$	316,780
Operating income (loss)
MRO	$	(12,461	)	$	(2,466	)	$	14,522
OEM	1,918			952			283
Severance expenses	(8,021		)	(1,614		)	(3,629		)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets	3,721			(22		)	1,701
Goodwill impairment	(28,306		)	—			—
Other operating income (expense)	—			(2,346		)	4,050
Consolidated total	(43,149		)	(5,496		)	16,927
Interest expense	(775		)	(681		)	(391		)
Other income (expense), net	(56		)	101			160
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(43,980	)	$	(6,076	)	$	16,696

Capital expenditures
MRO	$	18,127		$	11,066		$	10,038
OEM	374			66			10
Consolidated total	$	18,501		$	11,132		$	10,048

Depreciation and amortization
MRO	$	7,085		$	5,342		$	5,900
OEM	49			362			406
Consolidated total	$	7,134		$	5,704		$	6,306

Total assets
MRO	$	162,011		$	194,422		$	210,273
OEM	10,498			10,336			9,749
Segment total	172,509			204,758			220,022
Corporate	72			17,580			15,743
Discontinued operations	350			410			619
Consolidated total	$	172,931		$	222,748		$	236,384

Financial information related to the Company’s continuing operations by geographic area consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
Net sales
United States	$	262,121	$	285,071	$	288,054
Canada	28,366		29,888		28,726
Consolidated total	$	290,487	$	314,959	$	316,780

Long-lived assets
United States	$	63,904	$	49,353	$	41,006
Canada	3,251		3,349		3,436
Consolidated total	$	67,155	$	52,702	$	44,442

Net sales are attributed to countries based on the location of customers. Long-lived assets consist of property, plant and equipment.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations

Unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are summarized as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	2012 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sept. 30			June 30			Mar. 31
Net sales	$	68,193		$	71,984		$	74,348		$	75,962
Gross profit	39,672			43,360			36,816			41,334
Income (loss) from continuing operations ⁽¹⁾	$	1,524		$	(1,316	)	$	(61,140	)	$	(1,785	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	199			(2		)	(17		)	(13		)
Net income (loss)	$	1,723		$	(1,318	)	$	(61,157	)	$	(1,798	)
Basic income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	0.18		$	(0.15	)	$	(7.12	)	$	(0.21	)
Discontinued operations⁽²⁾	0.02			—			—			—
Net income (loss) ⁽²⁾	$	0.20		$	(0.15	)	$	(7.12	)	$	(0.21	)
Diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	0.18		$	(0.15	)	$	(7.12	)	$	(0.21	)
Discontinued operations ⁽²⁾	0.02			—			—			—
Net income (loss) ⁽²⁾	$	0.20		$	(0.15	)	$	(7.12	)	$	(0.21	)

	2011 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sept. 30			June 30			Mar. 31
Net sales	$	72,860		$	75,366		$	84,154		$	82,579
Gross profit	38,993			42,546			48,299			49,939
Income (loss) from continuing operations⁽³⁾	$	(5,373	)	$	(2,154	)	$	1,088		$	2,050
Loss from discontinued operations	(174		)	(9		)	(22		)	(30		)
Net income (loss)	$	(5,547	)	$	(2,163	)	$	1,066		$	2,020
Basic income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations⁽²⁾	$	(0.63	)	$	(0.25	)	$	0.13		$	0.24
Discontinued operations⁽²⁾	(0.02		)	—			(0.01		)	—
Net income (loss)⁽²⁾	$	(0.65	)	$	(0.25	)	$	0.12		$	0.24
Diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations⁽²⁾	$	(0.63	)	$	(0.25	)	$	0.13		$	0.24
Discontinued operations⁽²⁾	(0.02		)	—			(0.01		)	(0.01		)
Net income (loss)⁽²⁾	$	(0.65	)	$	(0.25	)	$	0.12		$	0.23


(1)	Income from operations for the three month ended December 31, 2012 includes a $1.6 million gain from sale of assets. Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 includes a $28.3 million charge for goodwill impairment, a $2.1 million gain on sale of assets, $6.8 million of severance expenses and a $33.5 million increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance.


(2)	The sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the total annual earnings per share due to rounding and the uneven timing of earnings throughout the year compared to the weighted average shares outstanding.


(3)	Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2011 includes an $0.8 million net expense for the estimated cost of settling an employment tax matter and a net $0.8 million asset impairment charge.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure may include a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. It also includes an indication if the information in the note is unaudited, comments on the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability or are pertinent to an understanding of the information furnished.

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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Schedule]

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II -Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

The roll forward of valuation accounts were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Deductions				Balance at End of Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Year ended December 31, 2012	$	1,912	$	1,556	$	(1,781	)	(1)	$	1,687
Year ended December 31, 2011	1,085		1,500		(673)			(1)	1,912
Year ended December 31, 2010	882		883		(680)			(1)	1,085

Allowance for excess and obsolete inventory:
Year ended December 31, 2012	$	5,046	$	4,246	$	(746	)	(2)	$	8,546
Year ended December 31, 2011	4,711		1,103		(768)			(2)	5,046
Year ended December 31, 2010	4,748		110		(147)			(2)	4,711

Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:
Year ended December 31, 2012	$	938	$	33,340	$	—			$	34,278
Year ended December 31, 2011	875		63		—				938
Year ended December 31, 2010	1,744		—		(869)			(3)	875


(1)	Uncollected receivables written off, net of recoveries and translation adjustment.


(2)	Disposal of excess and obsolete inventory and translation adjustment.


(3)	Capital loss carryforward written off.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of consolidation	The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the accounts and transactions of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Revenue recognition	Net sales includes product sales and billings for freight and handling charges. Sales and associated cost of goods sold are generally recognized when products are shipped and title passes to customers. We accrue for returns based on historical evidence of rates of return.
Shipping and handling fees and costs	Shipping and handling fees charged to customers totaled $10.7 million, $12.8 million and $13.0 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and are included in the caption Net sales on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Costs related to shipping and handling fees of $13.6 million, $13.1 million and $11.0 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, are included in Cost of goods sold.
Cash equivalents	The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased, such as money market funds, to be cash equivalents.
Allowance for doubtful accounts methodology	The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filings, substantial down-grading of credit ratings), a specific reserve for bad debts is recorded against amounts due to reduce the receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes reserves for bad debts based on the Company’s historical experience of bad debt write-offs as a percent of accounts receivable outstanding. If circumstances change (e.g., higher than expected defaults or an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations), the estimates of the recoverability of amounts due the Company could be revised by a material amount.
Inventories	Inventories principally consist of finished goods and some raw materials and work in process related to the manufacturing process at Automatic Screw Machine Products Company ("ASMP"). Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in-first-out method) or market. To reduce inventory to a lower of cost or market value, a reserve is recorded for slow-moving and obsolete inventory based on historical experience and monitoring current inventory activity. Estimates are used to determine the necessity of recording these reserves based on periodic detailed analysis using both qualitative and quantitative factors. As part of this analysis, the Company considers several factors including the inventories length of time on hand, historical sales, product shelf life, product life cycle, product classification and product obsolescence. It is the Company’s policy to not re-value inventory to the original cost basis subsequent to establishing a new cost basis. Inventories that are not considered ready for sale are classified as either raw materials or work in process. All MRO inventory is considered to be in a state ready for sale and classified as finished goods.
Property, plant and equipment	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation expense is computed by the straight-line method for buildings and improvements generally using useful lives of 20 to 30 years and using the straight-line and double declining balance methods for machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures and vehicles using useful lives of 3 to 10 years. Amortization of financing and capital leases is included in depreciation expense. Depreciation expense was $4.3 million, $3.9 million and $3.7 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Capitalized software is amortized over estimated useful lives of 3 to 5 years using the straight-line method. Amortization expense of capitalized software was $2.7 million, $1.7 million and $2.6 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Cash value of life insurance	The Company has invested funds in life insurance policies on certain current and former executives. The cash surrender value of the policies is invested in various investment instruments and is recorded as an asset on our financial statements. The Company records these funds at contractual value. The change in the cash surrender value of the life insurance policies, which is recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses, is the change in the policies' contractual values.
Deferred compensation	The Company’s Executive Deferral Plan (“Deferral Plan”) allows certain executives to defer payment of a portion of their earned compensation. The deferred compensation is recorded in an Account Balance, which is a bookkeeping entry made by the Company to measure the amount due to the participant. The Account Balance is equal to the participant’s deferred compensation, adjusted for increases and/or decreases in the amount that the participant has designated to one or more bookkeeping portfolios that track the performance of certain mutual funds. Lawson adjusts the deferred compensation liability to equal the contractual value of the participants’ Account Balances. These adjustments are the changes in contractual value of the individual plans and are recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses.
Stock-based compensation	Compensation based on the share value of the Company’s common stock is valued at its fair value at the grant date and the expense is recognized over the vesting period. Fair value is re-measured each reporting period for liability classified awards that may be redeemable in cash. See Note 13 - Stock Compensation Plans.
Goodwill	Goodwill represents the cost of business acquisitions in excess of the fair value of identifiable net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is allocated to the appropriate reporting unit as reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker responsible for reviewing operating performance and allocating resources. Impairment of goodwill is evaluated using a three-step process. First, we look at qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances exist that would lead us to a determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If events or circumstances do exist that lead us to determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired, and thus, the third step of the impairment test is unnecessary. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the third step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. In the second quarter of 2012, we identified indicators of impairment related to operating losses and reduced market capitalization and, therefore, performed an interim impairment test of goodwill. We then estimated the fair value of our MRO reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our current internal operating forecast to determine the reporting unit’s fair value. After completing the analysis, we concluded that the entire amount of the goodwill was impaired and a non-cash charge of $28.3 million was recorded.
Impairment of long-lived assets	The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and intangibles, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the assets' carrying amount to their expected future undiscounted net cash flows. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.
Income taxes	Deferred tax assets or liabilities reflect temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting. Such amounts are adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect changes in enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is established to offset any deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not (i.e. greater than 50% likely) that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The determination of the amount of a valuation allowance to be provided on recorded deferred tax assets involves estimates regarding (1) the timing and amount of the reversal of taxable temporary differences, (2) expected future taxable income, (3) the impact of tax planning strategies and (4) the ability to carry back deferred tax assets to offset prior taxable income. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including past operating results, projections of future taxable income and the feasibility of ongoing tax planning strategies. The projections of future taxable income include a number of estimates and assumptions regarding our volume, pricing and costs. Additionally, valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions as well as deferred tax asset and liability balances, including the estimation of valuation allowances and the evaluation of tax positions. Primarily due to the cumulative losses the Company recorded over the past several quarters, Management determined that it was more likely than not that it would not be able to utilize deferred tax assets to offset future taxable income and increased the deferred tax valuation allowance to equal substantially all of the Company's net tax assets. Therefore, substantially all future taxable income will be subject to this tax valuation allowance until the Company can establish that the recoverability of its deferred tax assets is more certain. Earnings from the Company's foreign subsidiaries are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. A distribution of these non-U.S. earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise would subject the Company to both U.S. Federal and state income taxes, as adjusted for tax credits and foreign withholding taxes. The Company recognizes the benefit of tax positions when a benefit is more likely than not (i.e., greater than 50% likely) to be sustained on its technical merits. Recognized tax benefits are measured at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained, based on cumulative probability, in final settlement of the position. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.
Leases	Leases are categorized as either operating or capital leases at inception. Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. An asset and a corresponding liability for the capital lease obligation are established for the cost of capital leases. The capital lease obligation is amortized over the life of the lease. For build-to-suit leases, the Company establishes an asset and liability for the estimated construction costs incurred to the extent that it is involved in the construction of structural improvements or takes construction risk prior to the commencement of the lease. Upon occupancy of facilities under build-to-suit leases, the Company assesses whether these arrangements qualify for sales recognition under the sale-leaseback accounting guidance. If a lease does not meet the criteria to qualify for a sale-leaseback transaction, the established asset and liability remain on the Company's balance sheet. This asset is depreciated over the life of the lease and the liability is reduced by the non-interest portion of the lease payments.
Earnings per share	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution from the exercise or conversion of outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards into common stock.
Foreign currency	The accounts of foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. All balance sheet amounts have been translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the applicable period end. Income statement amounts have been translated using the average exchange rate for the applicable period. The gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates from the translation of subsidiary accounts in local currency to U.S. dollars have been reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses result from the effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. These gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and were immaterial for all years presented.
Treasury stock	The Company repurchased 2,474, 3,759 and 2,703 shares of its common stock in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, from employees upon the vesting of restricted stock to offset the income taxes owed by those employees. The Company accounts for treasury stock using the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of stockholders’ equity.
Use of estimates	Preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Comprehensive income	In June 2011, and as amended in December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-05, an amendment to ASC 220, Comprehensive Income. This ASU eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of equity and requires that the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. It also requires presentation on the face of the financial statements of reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statements where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied retrospectively. This update is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, an amendment to certain pending paragraphs from ASU 2011-05. This amendment allowed for companies to defer the effective date of the change in presentation on the face of the financial statements of reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statements where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented until the FASB has further deliberated financial statement users need for this information. The effective date for all other amendments put forth in ASU No. 2011-05 are unaffected by this update. This update is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted ASU 2011-05 as amended by ASU 2011-12 beginning on January 1, 2012.

Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of inventories

Components of inventories were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Finished goods	$	56,108		$	56,985
Work in progress	2,292			1,935
Raw materials	1,630			1,624
Total	60,030			60,544
Reserve for obsolete and excess inventory	(8,546		)	(5,046		)
	$	51,484		$	55,498

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Components of property, plant and equipment

Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Land	$	5,952		$	8,750
Buildings and improvements	31,087			49,917
Machinery and equipment	25,813			28,767
Capitalized software	16,798			21,422
McCook Facility	12,961			—
Furniture and fixtures	6,931			5,640
Capital leases	1,694			3,501
Vehicles	131			131
Construction in progress	7,486			8,263
	108,853			126,391
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(41,698		)	(73,689		)
	$	67,155		$	52,702

Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill activity

Goodwill activity in 2012 and 2011 was as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Beginning balance	$	28,148		$	28,307
Impairment loss	(28,306		)	—
Translation adjustment	158			(159		)
Ending balance	$	—		$	28,148

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total which includes a rollforward schedule.

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Income Tax Income Tax (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
United States	$	(34,690	)	$	(5,100	)	$	14,269
Canada	(9,290		)	(976		)	2,427
	$	(43,980	)	$	(6,076	)	$	16,696

Components of provision (benefit) for income taxes

Provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011			2010
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	62	$	464		$	3,681
U.S. state	215		295			987
Canada	1,016		(190		)	366
Total	$	1,293	$	569		$	5,034
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	16,159	$	(2,187	)	$	1,648
U.S. state	1,160		(155		)	217
Canada	125		86			207
Total	$	17,444	$	(2,256	)	$	2,072
Total income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	$	16,221	$	(1,723	)	$	5,329
U.S. state	1,375		140			1,204
Canada	1,141		(104		)	573
Total	$	18,737	$	(1,687	)	$	7,106

Reconciliation between effective income tax rate and statutory federal rate

The reconciliation between the effective income tax rate and the statutory federal rate for continuing operations was as follows:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
Statutory Federal rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
State and local taxes, net	2.6		(1.6	)	1.2
Executive life insurance	0.8		(1.0	)	(1.8	)
Fines and penalties	0.1		0.3		(0.2	)
Meals & entertainment	(0.3	)	(3.0	)	0.8
Capital loss carryforward	—		—		3.7
Deferred tax expense	—		1.0		1.2
Change in valuation allowance	(76.0	)	(1.0	)	4.1
Change in uncertain tax positions	(4.6	)	(1.6	)	(1.4	)
Provision to return differences	1.0		(0.3	)	1.4
Other items, net	(1.2	)	—		(1.4	)
Provision for income taxes	(42.6	)%	27.8	%	42.6	%

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities contain the following temporary differences:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Deferred tax assets:
Compensation and benefits	$	14,101		$	16,048
Net operating loss carryforward	12,710			4,286
Inventory reserve	3,654			2,472
Accounts receivable reserve	657			723
Property, plant and equipment	—			879
Other	4,694			1,147
Total deferred tax assets	35,816			25,555
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	738			—
Goodwill	—			6,557
Other	728			480
Total deferred liabilities	1,466			7,037
Net deferred assets before valuation allowance	34,350			18,518
Valuation allowance	(34,278		)	(938		)
Net deferred assets	$	72		$	17,580

Net deferred tax assets:
Net current deferred tax assets	$	17		$	5,716
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets	55			11,864
Net deferred assets	$	72		$	17,580

Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Balance at beginning of year	$	92		$	—
Additions for tax positions of current year	1,261			92
Additions for tax positions of prior years	835			—
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(92		)	—
Settlements	—			—
Balance at end of year	$	2,096		$	92

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of tax positions taken in the tax returns filed or to be filed for which it is more likely than not that the tax position will not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities (i.e., uncertain tax positions) and other types of income tax contingencies, including: (1) the policy on classification of interest and penalties; (2) a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning and end of the period; the total amount(s) of: (3) unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate, and (4) interest and penalties recognized in each of the income statement and balance sheet; (5) for positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts unrecognized will significantly change within 12 months of the reporting date the: (i) nature of the uncertainty, (ii) nature of the event that could occur that would cause the change, and (iii) an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible change or a statement that an estimate of the range cannot be made; and (6) a description of tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions.

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Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of accrued expenses and other liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012		2011
Accrued compensation	$	12,097	$	9,573
Accrued severance	3,467		1,187
Accrued and withheld taxes, other than income taxes	1,499		2,226
Accrued health benefits	1,235		1,234
Employment tax matter	1,200		1,200
Reserve for unrecognized tax benefits	916		102
Financing lease obligation	806		623
Accrued profit sharing	539		2,424
Accrued stock based compensation	279		910
Cash dividends payable	—		1,027
Other	9,724		7,725
	$	31,762	$	28,231

Revolving Line of Credit (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis

A minimum Consolidated EBITDA level, as defined in the Credit Facility, must be achieved on a quarterly basis as detailed in the following table:



Quarter Ended	Minimum EBITDA (as Defined in the Credit Facility)
December 31, 2012	$	(1,500,000	)
March 31, 2013	0
June 30, 2013	2,000,000
September 30, 2013	3,500,000
December 31, 2013	3,000,000
March 31, 2014	3,500,000
June 30, 2014	3,500,000

Reserve for Severance (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Severance Reserve [Abstract]

Changes in the Company's reserve for severance and related payments

The table below reflects the activity in the Company’s reserve for severance and related payments.



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Beginning balance	$	1,282		$	3,062		$	4,086
Charged to earnings current year	8,021			1,614			3,629
Cash paid and exchange rate variance	(4,886		)	(3,394		)	(4,653		)
Ending balance	$	4,417		$	1,282		$	3,062

Accrued severance charges included in the line items of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

Accrued severance charges were included in the line items of the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011 as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31,
	2012		2011
Accrued severance included in:
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	3,467	$	1,187
Noncurrent other	950		95
Total accrued severance	$	4,417	$	1,282

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of future minimum lease payments

The Company’s future minimum lease commitments, principally for facilities and equipment, as of December 31, 2012, were as follows:



Year ended December 31,	Operating Leases		Financing Lease ⁽¹⁾			Capital Leases
2013	$	1,709	$	1,047		$	121
2014	1,292		1,085			96
2015	1,229		1,124			8
2016	1,261		1,165			4
2017	1,305		1,255			—
Thereafter	7,394		6,440			—
Total	$	14,190	$	12,116		$	229
Less: Interest portion			(524		)	(18		)
Liability			$	11,592		$	211

(1) Relates to the McCook, Illinois distribution center lease.

Stock Compensation Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Valuation assumptions

The weighted-average estimated value of SPRs outstanding as of December 31, 2012 was $4.01 per SPR using the following assumptions:



Expected volatility	49.4% to 71.1%
Risk-free rate of return	0.1% to 0.9%
Expected term (in years)	0.3 to 5.7
Expected annual dividend	$0

Activity related to SPRs

Activity related to the Company’s SPRs during the year ended December 31, 2012 was as follows:



			Weighted
	Number		Average
	of SPRs		Exercise Price
Outstanding on December 31, 2011	276,200		$	27.58
Granted	340,000		7.62
Cancelled	(99,500	)	23.28
Outstanding on December 31, 2012	516,700		15.28

Exercisable on December 31, 2012	175,833		$	30.08

Activity related to RSAs

Activity related to the Company’s RSAs during the year ended December 31, 2012 was as follows:



	Restricted Stock
	Awards
Outstanding on December 31, 2011⁽¹⁾	69,171
Granted	70,587
Exchanged for common shares	(34,084)
Cancelled	(31,856)
Outstanding on December 31, 2012	73,818

(1) Includes 5,781 RSAs earned under a long-term performance incentive plan.

Other Operating Expenses (Income) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Components of other operating (income) expenses

Other Operating (Income) Expenses consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
Employment tax matter	$	—	$	1,200	$	—
Impairment of long-lived assets	—		1,146		—
Legal settlement	—		—		(4,050		)
Ending balance	$	—	$	2,346	$	(4,050	)

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Weighted average shares:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	8,589			8,553			8,522
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding	—			—			15
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	8,589			8,553			8,537
Earnings (loss):
Continuing operations	$	(62,717	)	$	(4,389	)	$	9,590
Discontinued operations	167			(235		)	(2,653		)
Net income (loss)	$	(62,550	)	$	(4,624	)	$	6,937
Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(7.30	)	$	(0.51	)	$	1.13
Discontinued operations	0.02			(0.03		)	(0.32		)
Net income (loss)	$	(7.28	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.81
Diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	(7.30	)	$	(0.51	)	$	1.12
Discontinued operations	0.02			(0.03		)	(0.31		)
Net income (loss)	$	(7.28	)	$	(0.54	)	$	0.81

Segment Reporting (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary financial information

Financial information for the Company’s reportable segments from continuing operations consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Net sales
MRO	$	273,562		$	300,399		$	303,138
OEM	16,925			14,560			13,642
Consolidated total	$	290,487		$	314,959		$	316,780
Operating income (loss)
MRO	$	(12,461	)	$	(2,466	)	$	14,522
OEM	1,918			952			283
Severance expenses	(8,021		)	(1,614		)	(3,629		)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets	3,721			(22		)	1,701
Goodwill impairment	(28,306		)	—			—
Other operating income (expense)	—			(2,346		)	4,050
Consolidated total	(43,149		)	(5,496		)	16,927
Interest expense	(775		)	(681		)	(391		)
Other income (expense), net	(56		)	101			160
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(43,980	)	$	(6,076	)	$	16,696

Capital expenditures
MRO	$	18,127		$	11,066		$	10,038
OEM	374			66			10
Consolidated total	$	18,501		$	11,132		$	10,048

Depreciation and amortization
MRO	$	7,085		$	5,342		$	5,900
OEM	49			362			406
Consolidated total	$	7,134		$	5,704		$	6,306

Total assets
MRO	$	162,011		$	194,422		$	210,273
OEM	10,498			10,336			9,749
Segment total	172,509			204,758			220,022
Corporate	72			17,580			15,743
Discontinued operations	350			410			619
Consolidated total	$	172,931		$	222,748		$	236,384

Financial information by geographic area, continuing operations

Financial information related to the Company’s continuing operations by geographic area consisted of the following:



	(Dollars in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
Net sales
United States	$	262,121	$	285,071	$	288,054
Canada	28,366		29,888		28,726
Consolidated total	$	290,487	$	314,959	$	316,780

Long-lived assets
United States	$	63,904	$	49,353	$	41,006
Canada	3,251		3,349		3,436
Consolidated total	$	67,155	$	52,702	$	44,442

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Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

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Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of unaudited quarterly results

Unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are summarized as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	2012 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sept. 30			June 30			Mar. 31
Net sales	$	68,193		$	71,984		$	74,348		$	75,962
Gross profit	39,672			43,360			36,816			41,334
Income (loss) from continuing operations ⁽¹⁾	$	1,524		$	(1,316	)	$	(61,140	)	$	(1,785	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	199			(2		)	(17		)	(13		)
Net income (loss)	$	1,723		$	(1,318	)	$	(61,157	)	$	(1,798	)
Basic income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	0.18		$	(0.15	)	$	(7.12	)	$	(0.21	)
Discontinued operations⁽²⁾	0.02			—			—			—
Net income (loss) ⁽²⁾	$	0.20		$	(0.15	)	$	(7.12	)	$	(0.21	)
Diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations	$	0.18		$	(0.15	)	$	(7.12	)	$	(0.21	)
Discontinued operations ⁽²⁾	0.02			—			—			—
Net income (loss) ⁽²⁾	$	0.20		$	(0.15	)	$	(7.12	)	$	(0.21	)

	2011 Quarter Ended
	Dec. 31			Sept. 30			June 30			Mar. 31
Net sales	$	72,860		$	75,366		$	84,154		$	82,579
Gross profit	38,993			42,546			48,299			49,939
Income (loss) from continuing operations⁽³⁾	$	(5,373	)	$	(2,154	)	$	1,088		$	2,050
Loss from discontinued operations	(174		)	(9		)	(22		)	(30		)
Net income (loss)	$	(5,547	)	$	(2,163	)	$	1,066		$	2,020
Basic income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations⁽²⁾	$	(0.63	)	$	(0.25	)	$	0.13		$	0.24
Discontinued operations⁽²⁾	(0.02		)	—			(0.01		)	—
Net income (loss)⁽²⁾	$	(0.65	)	$	(0.25	)	$	0.12		$	0.24
Diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:
Continuing operations⁽²⁾	$	(0.63	)	$	(0.25	)	$	0.13		$	0.24
Discontinued operations⁽²⁾	(0.02		)	—			(0.01		)	(0.01		)
Net income (loss)⁽²⁾	$	(0.65	)	$	(0.25	)	$	0.12		$	0.23


(1)	Income from operations for the three month ended December 31, 2012 includes a $1.6 million gain from sale of assets. Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 includes a $28.3 million charge for goodwill impairment, a $2.1 million gain on sale of assets, $6.8 million of severance expenses and a $33.5 million increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance.


(2)	The sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the total annual earnings per share due to rounding and the uneven timing of earnings throughout the year compared to the weighted average shares outstanding.


(3)	Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2011 includes an $0.8 million net expense for the estimated cost of settling an employment tax matter and a net $0.8 million asset impairment charge.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Shipping and handling fees charged to customers		$ 10,700	$ 12,800	$ 13,000
Cost of shipping and handling fees		13,600	13,100	11,000
Depreciation		4,300	3,900	3,700
Amortization expense of capitalized software		2,700	1,700	2,600
Goodwill impairment	$ 28,300	$ 28,306	$ 0	$ 0
Treasury stock, shares acquired		2,474	3,759	2,703
Buildings and improvements \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		20 years
Buildings and improvements \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		30 years
Machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and vehicles \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		3 years
Machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and vehicles \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		10 years
Capitalized software \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		3 years
Capitalized software \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life		5 years

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of inventories
Finished goods	$ 56,108	$ 56,985
Work in progress	2,292	1,935
Raw materials	1,630	1,624
Total	60,030	60,544
Reserve for obsolete and excess inventory	(8,546)	(5,046)
Inventories, net	$ 51,484	$ 55,498

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The amount of the valuation account as of the balance sheet date which reduces the carrying amount of inventory to net realizable value; takes into consideration such factors as market value, excessive quantities based on expected sales, technological obsolescence, and shrinkage. May also provide for estimated product returns or price concessions pertaining to product cost.

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-Paragraph 6
-Subparagraph a
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Property, Plant and Equipment Schedule of property, plant and equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 108,853	$ 126,391
Accumulated depreciation and amortization,	(41,698)	(73,689)
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization	67,155	52,702	$ 44,442
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	5,952	8,750
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	31,087	49,917
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	25,813	28,767
Capitalized software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	16,798	21,422
McCook facility
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	12,961	0
Accumulated depreciation and amortization,	(700)
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	6,931	5,640
Capital leases
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,694	3,501
Accumulated depreciation and amortization,	(1,500)
Vehicles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	131	131
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 7,486	$ 8,263

Property, Plant and Equipment Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 108,853	$ 126,391
McCook facility
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Direct payments made on build-to-suit assets		1,000
Lease term	10 years
Build-to-suit assets	$ 13,000
Build-to-suit assets, accumulated depreciation	700
Build-to-suit liabilities, total	11,600
Build-to-suit liabilites, accrued expenses	800
Build-to-suit liabilites, lease obligations	10,800
Non cash increase in assets and liabilites not reflected in the statement of cash flows	8,000	4,000
Property, plant and equipment, gross	12,961	0
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	7,486	8,263
Related to McCook facility \| Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	6,300	5,600
Website development \| Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross		1,200
Business improvement projects \| Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 1,200	$ 1,400

Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill activity
Beginning balance		$ 28,148	$ 28,307
Impairment loss	$ 28,300	28,306	0	$ 0
Translation adjustment		158	(159)
Ending balance		$ 0	$ 28,148	$ 28,307

- Definition

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

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- Definition

Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment.

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Goodwill (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Goodwill (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill Impairment (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill before impairment		$ 28,300
Impairment loss	$ 28,300	$ 28,306	$ 0	$ 0

- Definition

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 1.1

- Definition

The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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Income Tax Components of income tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
United States	$ (34,690)	$ (5,100)	$ 14,269
Canada	(9,290)	(976)	2,427
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(43,980)	(6,076)	16,696
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	62	464	3,681
U.S. state	215	295	987
Canada	1,016	(190)	366
Total	1,293	569	5,034
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	16,159	(2,187)	1,648
U.S. state	1,160	(155)	217
Canada	125	86	207
Total	17,444	(2,256)	2,072
Total income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	16,221	(1,723)	5,329
U.S. state	1,375	140	1,204
Canada	1,141	(104)	573
Total	$ 18,737	$ (1,687)	$ 7,106

Income Tax Reconciliation of effective tax rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Statutory Federal rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
State and local taxes, net	2.60%	(1.60%)	1.20%
Executive life insurance	0.80%	(1.00%)	(1.80%)
Fines and penalties	0.10%	0.30%	(0.20%)
Meals & entertainment	(0.30%)	(3.00%)	0.80%
Capital loss carryforward	0.00%	0.00%	3.70%
Deferred tax expense	0.00%	1.00%	1.20%
Change in valuation allowance	(76.00%)	(1.00%)	4.10%
Change in uncertain tax positions	(4.60%)	(1.60%)	(1.40%)
Provision to return differences	1.00%	(0.30%)	1.40%
Other items, net	(1.20%)	0.00%	(1.40%)
Provision for income taxes	(42.60%)	27.80%	42.60%

Income Tax Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred tax assets:
Compensation and benefits	$ 14,101	$ 16,048
Net operating loss carryforward	12,710	4,286
Inventory reserve	3,654	2,472
Accounts receivable reserve	657	723
Property, plant and equipment	0	879
Other	4,694	1,147
Total deferred tax assets	35,816	25,555
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	738	0
Goodwill	0	6,557
Other	728	480
Total deferred liabilities	1,466	7,037
Net deferred assets before valuation allowance	34,350	18,518
Valuation allowance	(34,278)	(938)
Net deferred assets	72	17,580
Net deferred tax assets:
Net current deferred tax assets	17	5,716
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets	55	11,864
Net deferred assets	$ 72	$ 17,580

Income Tax Other information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Tax (Textual) [Abstract]
Income taxes paid		$ 200	$ 2,600	$ 5,300
Income tax refunds received		3,400	3,300	5,800
Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	$ 33,500	33,300
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards		65,600
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year		92	0
Additions for tax positions of current year		1,261	92
Additions for tax positions of prior years		835	0
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(92)	0
Settlements		0	0
Balance at end of year		2,096	$ 92	$ 0
State
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards		33,400
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards		500
US Federal
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards		$ 31,700

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	$ 12,097	$ 9,573
Accrued severance	3,467	1,187
Accrued and withheld taxes, other than income taxes	1,499	2,226
Accrued health benefits	1,235	1,234
Employment tax matter	1,200	1,200
Reserve for unrecognized tax benefits	916	102
Financing lease obligation	806	623
Accrued profit sharing	539	2,424
Accrued stock based compensation	279	910
Cash dividends payable	0	1,027
Other	9,724	7,725
Accrued Liabilities, Current	$ 31,762	$ 28,231

Revolving Line of Credit Schedule of minimum required EBITDA (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
Minimum EBITDA	$ (1,500,000)
December 31, 2012 [Member]
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
Minimum EBITDA	(1,500,000)
March 31, 2013 [Member]
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
Minimum EBITDA	0
June 30, 2013 [Member]
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
Minimum EBITDA	2,000,000
September 30, 2013 [Member]
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
Minimum EBITDA	3,500,000
December 31, 2013 [Member]
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
Minimum EBITDA	3,000,000
March 31, 2014 [Member]
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
Minimum EBITDA	3,500,000
June 30, 2014 [Member]
Schedule of minimum EBITDA level achievable on quarterly basis
Minimum EBITDA	$ 3,500,000

Revolving Line of Credit Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
Revolving Line of Credit Narrative (Details)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Credit Facility term	5 years
Credit facility, borrowing capacity	$ 40,000,000
Eligible accounts receivables percentage	80.00%
Eligible accounts receivables past due days	60 days
Eligible inventory percentage	50.00%
Eligible inventory expected to be sold period	18 months
Maximum borrowing amount based on inventory	$ 20,000,000
Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio	1.20
Number of rolling quarter to be used in calculating Debt Service Coverage Ratio commencing 2014	rolling four quarters
Minimum Tangible Net Worth	90.00%
Minimum cash, accounts receivable and inventory to debt ratio	2
EBITDA as defined in Credit Facility	$ 3,400,000
Minimum EBITDA Covenant	(1,500,000)
Credit Facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$ 11,600,000
Weighted average interest rate	2.32%
Maximum
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Spread on LIBOR	1.85%
Spread on prime rate	0.004
Dividends restricted amount	$ 1,100,000
Minimum
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Spread on LIBOR	1.25%
Spread on prime rate	0.01
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Credit facility, borrowing capacity	$ 40,000,000
Credit Facilty, Balance outstanding	16,100,000
Letter of Credit [Member]
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Credit facility, borrowing capacity	$ 10,000,000
First Year [Member]
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Spread on LIBOR	2.75%
Second Year [Member]
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Spread on LIBOR	2.50%
June 30, 2014 [Member]
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Minimum EBITDA Covenant	$ 3,500,000
June 30, 2014 [Member] \| Maximum
Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Prior line of credit maximum borrowing capacity	$ 40,000,000

Reserve for Severance Activity in reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Reserve for severance and related payments
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,282
Balance at end of the period	4,417	$ 1,282
Employee Severance [Member]
Reserve for severance and related payments
Balance at beginning of period	1,282	3,062	$ 4,086
Charged to earnings current year	8,021	1,614	3,629
Cash paid and exchange rate variance	4,886	3,394	4,653
Balance at end of the period	$ 4,417	$ 1,282	$ 3,062

Reserve for Severance Reserve balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accrued severance included in:
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$ 3,467	$ 1,187
Noncurrent other	950	95
Total accrued severance	$ 4,417	$ 1,282

Retirement and Security Bonus Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
401k Employer matching contributions	$ 1.7
Employer contributions, profit sharing retirement plan	$ 0.5	$ 2.5	$ 2.4
Security bonus plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Initial vesting percentage	25.00%
Minimum vesting period	5 years
Annual vesting percentage after initial period	5.00%
Expense recognized	$ 2.1	$ 2.1	$ 1.9

Commitments and Contingencies Future minimum lease payments (Details)
$ in Thousands

Dec. 31, 2012

USD ($)

Operating leases:

$ 1,709

1,292

1,229

1,261

1,305

7,394

14,190

1,047

^[1]

2014

1,085

^[1]

2015

1,124

^[1]

2016

1,165

^[1]

2017

1,255

^[1]

Thereafter

6,440

^[1]

Total

12,116

^[1]

Less: interest portion

(524)

^[1]

Liability

11,592

^[1]

Capital leases:

121

229

Less: interest portion

(18)

Liability

$ 211

[1]	Relates to the McCook, Illinois distribution center lease.

Commitments and Contingencies Narrative (Details) - USD ($)

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]

Total rental expense

$ 2,500,000

$ 800,000

$ 1,400,000

Total future minimum operating lease payments

14,190,000

Total future minimum financing lease payments

229,000

Property, plant and equipment, gross

108,853,000

126,391,000

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

41,698,000

73,689,000

Total future minimum lease payments of McCook facility

^[1]

12,116,000

Headquarters

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]

Total future minimum operating lease payments

$ 11,400,000

McCook facility

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]

Amortization period of deferred gain

10 years

Length of build-to-suit lease

10 years

Property, plant and equipment, gross

$ 12,961,000

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

700,000

Capital leases

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]

Property, plant and equipment, gross

1,694,000

$ 3,501,000

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

1,500,000

Potential payment default by third party

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]

Possible net exposure, minimum

Possible net exposure, maximum

1.0

Employment tax issue

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]

Proposed adjustment including penalties

$ 9,500,000

Estimate of potential liability

$ 1,200,000

[1]	Relates to the McCook, Illinois distribution center lease.

Stock Compensation Plans Narrative (Details) - 2009 Equity Compensation Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Number of Shares Per Employee	40,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	190,000

Stock Compensation Plans Restricted Stock Awards (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Restricted stock awards

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Balance at beginning of year, shares

^[1]

69,171

Granted, shares

70,587

Exchanged for common shares, shares

34,084

Cancelled, shares

31,856

Balance at end of year, shares

73,818

69,171

^[1]

Total unrecognized compensation cost

$ 0.4

Unrecognized cost, period for recognition

9 months 18 days

Awards granted, weighted average grant date fair value (per share)

$ 12.73

RSAs earned under long-term performance incentive plan

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Balance at beginning of year, shares

5,781

Balance at end of year, shares

5,781

2009 Equity Compensation Plan | Restricted stock awards | Minimum

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Award vesting period

1 year

2009 Equity Compensation Plan | Restricted stock awards | Maximum

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Award vesting period

3 years

Selling, general and administrative expenses | Restricted stock awards

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense

$ 0.7

$ 0.5

[1]	Includes 5,781 RSAs earned under a long-term performance incentive plan.

Stock Compensation Plans Stock Performance Rights (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares subject to special vesting rights	100,000
Special vesting rights, minimum share price (per share)	$ 11.92
Stock Performance Rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Eligibility minimum age requirement	65 years
Weighted average estimated value of SPRs outstanding (per share)	$ 4.01
Valuation assumptions:
Expected volatility, minimum, percent	49.40%
Expected volatility, maximum, percent	71.10%
Risk-free rate of return, minimum	10.00%
Risk-free rate of return, maximum	90.00%
Expected annual dividend	$ 0
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 600,000	$ 1,100,000	$ (800,000)
Activity related to SPRs:
Outstanding at beginning of period	276,200
Granted	340,000
Cancelled	99,500
Outstanding at end of period	516,700	276,200
Exercisable at end of period	175,833
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding, beginning of period	$ 27.58
Weighted average exercise price, granted	7.62
Weighted average exercise price, cancelled	23.28
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding, end of period	15.28	$ 27.58
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable	$ 30.08
SPRs outstanding, intrinsic value	$ 800,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost	$ 1,700,000
Unrecognized cost, period for recognition	3 years 1 month 6 days
SPRs vested in period	85,866
Weighted average remaining contractual term, SPRs outstanding	6 years 6 months
Weighted average remaining contractual term, SPRs exercisable	4 years 1 month 6 days
Stock Performance Rights \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Life of award	7 years
Award vesting period	3 years
Valuation assumptions:
Expected term	3 months 18 days
Stock Performance Rights \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Life of award	10 years
Valuation assumptions:
Expected term	5 years 8 months 12 days

Stock Compensation Plans Stock Awards and Stock Options (Details)	Dec. 31, 2012 $ / shares
Stock award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise price of award	$ 10.00
Stock option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise price of award	$ 14.05

Sale of Properties (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Sale of Properties (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) Property	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)
Sale of Properties [Abstract]
Properties Sold \| Property	4
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 12,278	$ 0	$ 2,027
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property	$ 3,721	$ (22)	$ 1,701

Other Operating Expenses (Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Employment tax matter	$ 800	$ 0	$ 1,200	$ 0
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 800	0	1,146	0
Legal settlement		0	0	(4,050)
Ending balance		$ 0	$ 2,346	$ (4,050)

Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 01, 2010
Assembly Component Systems, Inc.
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Value assigned to assets transferred		$ 19.0
Discontinued operations, cash received	$ 16.0
Pre-tax loss on disposal	(3.5)
Rutland Tool & Supply Company Inc.
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Value assigned to assets transferred		$ 11.0
Pre-tax loss on disposal	$ (0.4)

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Weighted average shares:

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

8,589

8,553

8,522

Effect of dilutive securities outstanding

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

8,589

8,553

8,537

Earnings (loss):

Continuing operations

$ 1,524

^[1]

$ (1,316)

^[1]

$ (61,140)

^[1]

$ (1,785)

^[1]

$ (5,373)

^[2]

$ (2,154)

^[2]

$ 1,088

^[2]

$ 2,050

^[2]

$ (62,717)

$ (4,389)

$ 9,590

Discontinued operations, net

199

(2)

(17)

(13)

(174)

(9)

(22)

(30)

167

(235)

(2,653)

Net income (loss)

$ 1,723

$ (1,318)

$ (61,157)

$ (1,798)

$ (5,547)

$ (2,163)

$ 1,066

$ 2,020

$ (62,550)

$ (4,624)

$ 6,937

Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock:

Continuing operations

$ 0.18

$ (0.15)

$ (7.12)

$ (0.21)

$ (0.63)

^[3]

$ (0.25)

^[3]

$ 0.13

^[3]

$ 0.24

^[3]

$ (7.30)

$ (0.51)

$ 1.13

Discontinued operations

0.02

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

(0.02)

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

(0.01)

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

0.02

(0.03)

(0.32)

Net income (loss)

0.20

^[3]

(0.15)

^[3]

(7.12)

^[3]

(0.21)

^[3]

(0.65)

^[3]

(0.25)

^[3]

0.12

^[3]

0.24

^[3]

(7.28)

(0.54)

0.81

Diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock:

Continuing operations

0.18

(0.15)

(7.12)

(0.21)

(0.63)

^[3]

(0.25)

^[3]

0.13

^[3]

0.24

^[3]

(7.30)

(0.51)

1.12

Discontinued operations

0.02

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

(0.02)

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

(0.01)

^[3]

(0.01)

^[3]

0.02

(0.03)

(0.31)

Net income (loss)

$ 0.20

^[3]

$ (0.15)

^[3]

$ (7.12)

^[3]

$ (0.21)

^[3]

$ (0.65)

^[3]

$ (0.25)

^[3]

$ 0.12

^[3]

$ 0.23

^[3]

$ (7.28)

$ (0.54)

$ 0.81

Restricted share awards outstanding and future stock option exercises

Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]

Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share

[1]	Income from operations for the three month ended December 31, 2012 includes a $1.6 million gain from sale of assets. Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 includes a $28.3 million charge for goodwill impairment, a $2.1 million gain on sale of assets, $6.8 million of severance expenses and a $33.5 million increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
[2]	Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2011 includes an $0.8 million net expense for the estimated cost of settling an employment tax matter and a net $0.8 million asset impairment charge.
[3]	The sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the total annual earnings per share due to rounding and the uneven timing of earnings throughout the year compared to the weighted average shares outstanding.

Related Party Transaction (Details) - Board of Directors Chairman [Member] $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($) partnerships
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of partnerships \| partnerships		2
Legal Fees \| $	$ 0.1	$ 0.7

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) Segment	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments \| Segment									2
Net sales
Consolidated total	$ 68,193	$ 71,984	$ 74,348	$ 75,962	$ 72,860	$ 75,366	$ 84,154	$ 82,579	$ 290,487	$ 314,959	$ 316,780
Operating income (expense)
Severance expenses			(6,800)						(8,021)	(1,614)	(3,629)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets									3,721	(22)	1,701
Goodwill impairment			$ (28,300)						(28,306)	0	0
Other operating income (expense)									0	(2,346)	4,050
Operating income (expense)									(43,149)	(5,496)	16,927
Interest expense									(775)	(681)	(391)
Other income (expense), net									(56)	101	160
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes									(43,980)	(6,076)	16,696
Capital expenditures									18,501	11,132	10,048
Depreciation and amortization									7,134	5,704	6,306
Total assets	172,931				222,748				172,931	222,748	236,384
MRO [Member]
Net sales
Consolidated total									273,562	300,399	303,138
Operating income (expense)
Operating income (expense)									(12,461)	(2,466)	14,522
Capital expenditures									18,127	11,066	10,038
Depreciation and amortization									7,085	5,342	5,900
Total assets	162,011				194,422				162,011	194,422	210,273
OEM [Member]
Net sales
Consolidated total									16,925	14,560	13,642
Operating income (expense)
Operating income (expense)									1,918	952	283
Capital expenditures									374	66	10
Depreciation and amortization									49	362	406
Total assets	10,498				10,336				10,498	10,336	9,749
Segment Net [Member]
Operating income (expense)
Total assets	172,509				204,758				172,509	204,758	220,022
Corporate [Member]
Operating income (expense)
Total assets	72				17,580				72	17,580	15,743
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Operating income (expense)
Total assets	$ 350				$ 410				$ 350	$ 410	$ 619

Segment Reporting by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 68,193	$ 71,984	$ 74,348	$ 75,962	$ 72,860	$ 75,366	$ 84,154	$ 82,579	$ 290,487	$ 314,959	$ 316,780
Long-lived assets	67,155				52,702				67,155	52,702	44,442
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									262,121	285,071	288,054
Long-lived assets	63,904				49,353				63,904	49,353	41,006
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									28,366	29,888	28,726
Long-lived assets	$ 3,251				$ 3,349				$ 3,251	$ 3,349	$ 3,436

Summary of Unaudited Quarterly Results of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]

Net sales

$ 68,193

$ 71,984

$ 74,348

$ 75,962

$ 72,860

$ 75,366

$ 84,154

$ 82,579

$ 290,487

$ 314,959

$ 316,780

Gross profit

39,672

43,360

36,816

41,334

38,993

42,546

48,299

49,939

161,182

179,777

194,826

Continuing operations

1,524

^[1]

(1,316)

^[1]

(61,140)

^[1]

(1,785)

^[1]

(5,373)

^[2]

(2,154)

^[2]

1,088

^[2]

2,050

^[2]

(62,717)

(4,389)

9,590

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

199

(2)

(17)

(13)

(174)

(9)

(22)

(30)

167

(235)

(2,653)

Net income (loss)

$ 1,723

$ (1,318)

$ (61,157)

$ (1,798)

$ (5,547)

$ (2,163)

$ 1,066

$ 2,020

$ (62,550)

$ (4,624)

$ 6,937

Basic income (loss) per share of common stock:

Continuing operations

$ 0.18

$ (0.15)

$ (7.12)

$ (0.21)

$ (0.63)

^[3]

$ (0.25)

^[3]

$ 0.13

^[3]

$ 0.24

^[3]

$ (7.30)

$ (0.51)

$ 1.13

Discontinued operations

0.02

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

(0.02)

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

(0.01)

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

0.02

(0.03)

(0.32)

Net income (loss)

0.20

^[3]

(0.15)

^[3]

(7.12)

^[3]

(0.21)

^[3]

(0.65)

^[3]

(0.25)

^[3]

0.12

^[3]

0.24

^[3]

(7.28)

(0.54)

0.81

Diluted income (loss) per share of common stock:

Continuing operations

0.18

(0.15)

(7.12)

(0.21)

(0.63)

^[3]

(0.25)

^[3]

0.13

^[3]

0.24

^[3]

(7.30)

(0.51)

1.12

Discontinued operations

0.02

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

(0.02)

^[3]

0.00

^[3]

(0.01)

^[3]

(0.01)

^[3]

0.02

(0.03)

(0.31)

Net income (loss)

$ 0.20

^[3]

$ (0.15)

^[3]

$ (7.12)

^[3]

$ (0.21)

^[3]

$ (0.65)

^[3]

$ (0.25)

^[3]

$ 0.12

^[3]

$ 0.23

^[3]

$ (7.28)

$ (0.54)

$ 0.81

Other Disclosures [Abstract]

Gain from sale of assets

$ 1,600

$ 2,100

Goodwill impairment

28,300

$ 28,306

$ 0

Severance expenses

6,800

8,021

1,614

3,629

Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance

$ 33,500

33,300

Estimated cost of settling an employment tax matter

$ 800

1,200

Impairment of long-lived assets

$ 800

$ 0

$ 1,146

$ 0

[1]	Income from operations for the three month ended December 31, 2012 includes a $1.6 million gain from sale of assets. Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 includes a $28.3 million charge for goodwill impairment, a $2.1 million gain on sale of assets, $6.8 million of severance expenses and a $33.5 million increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
[2]	Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2011 includes an $0.8 million net expense for the estimated cost of settling an employment tax matter and a net $0.8 million asset impairment charge.
[3]	The sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the total annual earnings per share due to rounding and the uneven timing of earnings throughout the year compared to the weighted average shares outstanding.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Allowance for doubtful accounts:

The roll forward of valuation accounts were as follows:

Balance at beginning of period

$ 1,912

$ 1,085

$ 882

Charged to costs and expenses

1,556

1,500

883

Deductions

^[1]

(1,781)

(673)

(680)

Balance at end of period

1,687

1,912

1,085

Allowance for excess and obsolete inventory:

The roll forward of valuation accounts were as follows:

Balance at beginning of period

5,046

4,711

4,748

Charged to costs and expenses

4,246

1,103

110

Deductions

^[2]

(746)

(768)

(147)

Balance at end of period

8,546

5,046

4,711

Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:

The roll forward of valuation accounts were as follows:

Balance at beginning of period

938

875

1,744

Charged to costs and expenses

33,340

Deductions

(869)

^[3]

Balance at end of period

$ 34,278

$ 938

$ 875

[1]	Uncollected receivables written off, net of recoveries and translation adjustment.
[2]	Disposal of excess and obsolete inventory and translation adjustment.
[3]	Capital loss carryforward written off.

Label	Element	Value
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities	$ 0
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNonOptionEquityInstrumentsOutstandingNumber	140,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestOutstandingNumber	12,198