Entity Central Index Key Income tax reconciliation us federal permanent items. The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to repatriation of foreign earnings and foreign tax credits generated or utilized under enacted tax laws during the period. Income tax reconciliation unrecognized tax expense benefits net Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Prepaid expense current excluding tax. Deferred compensation liability related to the common stock issued to a trust (for example, but not limited to, rabbi trust) recognized as of the balance sheet date. Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Accounts receivable, less allowances of $3,210 ($2,326 in 2015) Accounts Receivable Net Current Inventories - net Inventory Net Prepaids Prepaid Expense Current Excluding Tax Prepaid taxes Prepaid Taxes Other current assets Other Assets Current TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS Assets Current Property, plant and equipment - net Property Plant And Equipment Net Intangibles - net Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net Goodwill Goodwill Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets Net Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets Noncurrent TOTAL ASSETS Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Notes payable to banks Short Term Bank Loans And Notes Payable Current portion of long-term debt Long Term Debt Current Trade accounts payable Accounts Payable Trade Current Accrued compensation and amounts withheld from employees Employee Related Liabilities Current Accrued expenses and other liabilities Accrued Liabilities And Other Liabilities Accrued profit-sharing and other benefits Deferred Compensation Liability Current Dividends payable Dividends Payable Current Income taxes payable Taxes Payable Current TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES Liabilities Current Long-term debt, less current portion Long Term Debt Noncurrent Unfunded pension obligation Pension And Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans Liabilities Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Other noncurrent liabilities Other Liabilities Noncurrent Shareholders' equity: Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Common shares - $2 par value per share, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 5,117,753 and 5,221,062 issued and outstanding, at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively Common Stock Value Common shares issued to rabbi trust, 297,281 and 296,635 shares at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively Common Stock Shares Held In Employee Trust Deferred compensation liability Deferred Compensation Liability Paid-in capital Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit Treasury shares, at cost, 1,136,443 and 1,018,013 shares at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively Treasury Stock Value Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Number of common stock held in a trust that has been set up specifically to accumulate stock for the sole purpose of distribution to participating employees, which has been earned. Accounts receivable, less allowances Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Common stock, par value Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock Shares Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock Shares Outstanding Common stock, shares issued to rabbi trust Common Stock Shares Held In Employee Trust Share Treasury stock shares Treasury Stock Shares The total amount of expenses directly related to research and engineering of products. Income Statement [Abstract] Net sales Sales Revenue Goods Net Cost of products sold Cost Of Goods Sold GROSS PROFIT Gross Profit Costs and expenses Costs And Expenses [Abstract] Selling Selling And Marketing Expense General and administrative General And Administrative Expense Research and engineering Research And Engineering Expense Other operating expenses - net Other Operating Income Expense Net Total costs and expenses Costs And Expenses OPERATING INCOME Operating Income Loss Other income (expense) Nonoperating Income Expense [Abstract] Interest income Investment Income Interest Interest expense Interest Expense Other income (expense) Other Nonoperating Income Expense Total other income (expense) Nonoperating Income Expense INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest Income taxes Income Tax Expense Benefit NET INCOME Net Income Loss BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share Basic [Abstract] Net income Earnings Per Share Basic DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share Diluted [Abstract] Net income Earnings Per Share Diluted Cash dividends declared per share Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - diluted Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Recognized net actuarial loss Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans For Net Gain Loss Net Of Tax Gain (loss) on unfunded pension obligations Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Net Of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Provision for (recovery) of doubtful accounts. Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from realized tax benefit (deficiency) related to to deductible compensation cost reported on the entity's tax return for equity instruments in excess of the compensation cost for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes. Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from realized tax benefit (deficiency) related to deductible compensation cost reported on the entity's tax return for equity instruments in excess of the compensation cost for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes. The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period from related parties. Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Provision for accounts receivable allowances Provision For Recovery Of Doubtful Accounts Provision for inventory reserves Inventory Write Down Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Share-based compensation expense Share Based Compensation Excess tax benefits from share-based awards Excess Tax Effect From Share Based Compensation Operating Activities Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment Gain Loss On Sale Of Property Plant Equipment Other - net Other Noncash Income Expense Changes in operating assets and liabilities (excluding impact of acquired assets): Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase Decrease In Inventories Trade accounts payables and accrued liabilities Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Income taxes, net Increase Decrease In Income Taxes Payable Net Of Income Taxes Receivable Other - net Increase Decrease In Other Operating Capital Net NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Continuing Operations INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment Proceeds From Sale Of Property Plant And Equipment Restricted cash and purchase of fixed-term deposits Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Continuing Operations FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in notes payable to banks Proceeds From Repayments Of Short Term Debt Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt Proceeds From Issuance Of Long Term Debt Payments of long-term debt Repayments Of Long Term Debt Dividends paid Payments Of Dividends Common Stock Excess tax benefits from share-based awards Excess Tax Effect From Share Based Compensation Financing Activities Net Proceeds from issuance of common shares Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Purchase of common shares for treasury Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock Purchase of common shares for treasury from related parties Repurchase Of Common Stock From Related Party NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Continuing Operations Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash And Cash Equivalents Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR Aggregate value of stock related to Rabbi Trust issued during the period. Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components Statement Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component Equity Component [Domain] Common Shares [Member] Common Stock [Member] Common Shares Issued To Rabbi Trust [Member] Common Shares Issued to Rabbi Trust [Member] Common Shares Issued To Rabbi Trust [Member] Deferred Compensation Liability [Member] Deferred Compensation Liability [Member] Deferred Compensation Liability [Member] Paid In Capital [Member] Common Stock Including Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Cumulative Translation Adjustment [Member] Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Unrecognized Pension Benefit Cost [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Beginning Balance Recognized net actuarial loss, net of tax provision of $6, $219 and $196 for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively Gain on unfunded pension obligations, net of tax provision of $3,115, $245 and $21 for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively Share-based compensation Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value Excess tax benefits from share-based awards Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital Income Tax Effect From Share Based Compensation Net Purchase of 40,145, 198,589 and 118,430 common shares for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method Issuance of 3,531, 1,899 and 10,332 common shares for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively Stock Issued During Period Value New Issues Restricted shares awards of 42,678, 20,164 and 4,799 for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively Stock Issued During Period Value Restricted Stock Award Gross Common shares issued to rabbi trust of 43,592, 7,113 and 646 for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively, net Stock Issued During Period Value Shares Held In Employee Trust Cash dividends declared - $.80, $.80 and $.80 per share for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively Dividends Common Stock Cash Ending Balance Number of shares issued during the period related to shares held in employee trust. Tax provision (benefit) for recognized net actuarial loss Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans For Net Gain Loss Tax Tax provision Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Tax Purchase of common shares Treasury Stock Shares Acquired Issuance of common shares Stock Issued During Period Shares New Issues Restricted shares awards Stock Issued During Period Shares Restricted Stock Award Net Of Forfeitures Common shares issued to rabbi trust Stock Issued During Period Shares Shares Held In Employee Trust Accounting Policies [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] Other Financial Statement Information Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Pension Plans Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI") Comprehensive Income Note [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt and Credit Arrangements Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Leases [Abstract] Leases Leases Of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] Share-Based Compensation Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Computation of Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combinations Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Guarantees [Abstract] Product Warranty Reserve Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block] Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract] Charges Related to Restructuring Activities Restructuring And Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]