Segment Reporting Segment Reporting - Segment Information for Total Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets $ 592,276 $ 587,976
Metals segment    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 491,447 489,563
Plastics segment    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 62,826 60,970
Other    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets $ 38,003 [1] $ 37,443 [1]
[1] “Other” — Total assets consist of the Company's investment in joint venture.