Segment Information (Income by Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales $ 165,051 $ 146,640
Operating income (loss) 20,100 21,457
Equity income in unconsolidated joint ventures 919 977
Other income (expense), net (129) (1,191)
Interest income (expense), net (1,006) (748)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) 19,884 20,495
Reportable Segment [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 165,051 146,640
Operating income (loss) 20,100 21,457
Equity income in unconsolidated joint ventures 919 977
Other income (expense), net (129) (1,191)
Interest income (expense), net (1,006) (748)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) 19,884 20,495
Reportable Segment [Member] | Printed Circuit Materials [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 71,287 58,536
Operating income (loss) 12,838 11,960
Reportable Segment [Member] | High Performance Foams [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 44,556 41,204
Operating income (loss) 3,015 5,729
Reportable Segment [Member] | Power Electronics Solutions [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 38,529 40,798
Operating income (loss) 2,368 1,565
Reportable Segment [Member] | Other [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 10,679 6,102
Operating income (loss) $ 1,879 $ 2,203