Earnings Per Share, Diluted Net income (loss) Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Earnings Per Share, Basic Net income (loss) Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income Net income Net income (loss) Net income (loss) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense from continuing operations Income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest, Total Income from continuing operations before income taxes Interest expense Interest Expense Operating Income (Loss) Operating Income (Loss), Total Income from operations Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total Selling, general and administrative Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Gross profit Gross Profit, Total Gross Profit Cost of sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total Cost of Goods and Services Sold Net sales Sales Revenue, Net, Total Sales Revenue, Net Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract] Interest Paid, Net Interest paid, net of interest capitalized Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of year Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Total Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate changes Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Cash received from exercise of stock options Cash received from the exercise of stock options Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Dividends paid Payments of Dividends, Common Stock FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Investments in acquired businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Investments in intellectual property Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Investments in property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Other non-current items Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Prepaid and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets, Total Prepaid and other current assets Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories, Total Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Accounts receivable Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Amortization Amortization, Total Amortization Depreciation Depreciation, Total Depreciation Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation expense (non-cash) Share-based Compensation, Total Share-based compensation expense Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Ending Balance Beginning Balance Total shareholders' equity Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury Stock, Value Treasury shares, at cost; 1.8 million shares in 2010 and 2.4 million shares in 2009 Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance Treasury shares, at cost: xx.x, 3.0, and 2.4 shares, respectively Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and contingencies (Notes 3, 17, 18 and 19) Liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities Other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current, Total Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current, Total Accounts Payable, Current Current portion of debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities, Total Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Total assets Assets Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Goodwill Goodwill, Beginning Balance Goodwill, Ending Balance Goodwill Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total Property, plant and equipment, net Total current assets Assets, Current, Total Assets, Current Inventories, net Inventory, Net, Total Inventory, Net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts Receivable, Net, Current, Total Accounts receivable, less allowances of $10.4 in 2010 and $11.1 in 2009 Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Cost of sales - product registration and recall matters The aggregate costs and expenses related to product registration and recall matters, primarily associated with the reworking of certain finished goods inventories and the disposal of certain products. Cost of sales - product registration and recall matters Product registration and recall matters The total amount of operating costs and general and administrative expenses, such as consulting and legal costs, incurred during the reporting period related to product registration and recall matters. Product registration and recall matters Product registration and recall matters Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Total Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Restructuring reserves Restructuring Reserve, Period Increase (Decrease), Total Restructuring Reserve, Period Increase (Decrease) Other, net Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Borrowings under revolving and bank lines of credit and term loans Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments under revolving and bank lines of credit and term loans Repayments under revolving and bank lines of credit Payments on seller notes Repayments of Notes Payable Accounts receivable pledged Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value Prepaid and other assets Prepaid and other assets Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of expenditures made in advance of the timing of recognition of expenses which are expected to be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Also includes the aggregate carrying amount of current assets not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. These are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Common Stock, Including Additional Paid in Capital Common Stock, Including Additional Paid in Capital, Ending Balance Common Stock, Including Additional Paid in Capital, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Including Additional Paid in Capital, Total Common shares and capital in excess of $.01 stated value per share; shares issued and outstanding of 66.8 in 2010 and 66.2 in 2009 Shareholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Debt [Abstract] Debt. Acquisitions [Abstract] Acquisitions. Segment Information [Abstract] SEGMENT INFORMATION. Product Registration and Recall Matters [Abstract] PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND RECALL MATTERS. Product Registration And Recall Matters Text Block PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND RECALL MATTERS PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND RECALL MATTERS Description of product recalls and product registration matters, as well as summarized financial information related to these matters. Marketing Agreement [Abstract] MARKETING AGREEMENT. Marketing Agreement [Text Block] MARKETING AGREEMENT Additional information and disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] RETIREMENT PLANS Retirement Plans [Abstract] Retirement Plans [Abstract] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes [Abstract] DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Treasury shares, at cost, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning Balance Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Shares Common shares, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common shares, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common shares, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Allowances for accounts receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Beginning Balance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Ending Balance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Dividends paid Payments on seller notes Investments in property, plant and equipment Inventories Other, net Investments in intellectual property Investments in acquired businesses, net of cash acquired Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Loss from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Loss from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Outstanding Share, Total Income from continuing operations Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent, Total Income from continuing operations Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Prepaid and other assets Long-term debt Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Total Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Contingencies [Abstract] Contingencies Abstract. CONTINGENCIES Describes any existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving uncertainty as of the balance sheet date (or prior to issuance of the financial statements) as to a probable or reasonably possible loss incurred by an entity that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur, and typically discloses the amount of loss recorded or a range of possible loss, or an assertion that no reasonable estimate can be made. Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-Guarantors [Abstract] Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non Guarantors Abstract. Loss Contingency Disclosure Text Block Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Subsidiary Guarantors And Subsidiary Non Guarantors Text Block FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS Condensed financial information disclosure presented in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, including the financial position, cash flows, and the results of operations of the parent company, subsidiary guarantors and subsidiary non-guarantors as of the same dates or for the same periods for which consolidated financial statements are being presented. Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information Abstract. Other (Income) Expense Net Other (income) expense, net Other income, net The net amount of other operating income and expense, not previously categorized, from items that are associated with the entity's normal operations. Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Increase Decrease In Other Non Current Assets And Liabilities Net Other non-current items The net change during the reporting period in the value of other non-current assets or non-current liabilities used in operating activities, that are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Payments of Financing Costs Financing and issuance fees Payments of Financing Costs, Total Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Proceeds from issuance of 7.25% Senior Notes, net of discount Proceeds from issuance of 7.25% Senior Notes, net of discount Asset impairment and other charges Impairment and other charges The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value and other charges necessary to reflect assets at their estimated net realizable value. Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived assets. Commitments [Abstract] Commitments. Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Impairment Restructuring and Other Charges [Abstract] Impairment, Restructuring And Other Charges. Impairment Restructuring And Other Charges [Text Block] IMPAIRMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES Description of impairment, restructuring and other charges during the period. For restructuring costs, this includes a rollforward of the accrual balance for all applicable periods. Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share [Abstract] Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share [Text Block] EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE Operating Leases [Abstract] Operating Leases [Abstract] Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] OPERATING LEASES Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract] Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract] Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information. Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total Deferred taxes Cost Of Sales Impairment Restructuring And Other Charges Cost of sales - impairment, restructuring and other charges The aggregate amount provided for restructuring charges, remediation costs, and asset impairment loss during an accounting period. These items specifically relate to cost of sales, such as inventory. Detail of Certain Financial Statement Accounts [Abstract] Detail Of Certain Financial Statement Accounts. Detail Of Certain Financial Statement Accounts Text Block DETAIL OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENT ACCOUNTS DETAIL OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENT ACCOUNTS Description and amounts of inventories, prepaid and other assets, property, plant and equipment, other current and non-current liabilities and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at the end of the reporting period. Description of Postretirement Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Benefits ASSOCIATE MEDICAL BENEFITS Associate Medical Benefits [Abstract] Associate Medical Benefits [Abstract] Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Purchase of common shares Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Shares, Issued Ending Balance, shares Beginning Balance, shares Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Foreign currency translation Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Loss on derivatives, net of tax Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Dividends declared of $0.50, $0.50 and $0.625 per share for 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Treasury stock purchases Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued Treasury stock issuances Stockholders' Equity, Other Other Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued Treasury stock issuances, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury stock purchases, shares Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Dividends declared/paid per share Statement [Table] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Capital in Excess of Stated Value Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(loss) Statement [Line Items] Commitments Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE Other (Income) Expense [Abstract] Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net of Tax Pension and other postretirement liabilities, net of tax Cumulative Effect of Initial Adoption of FIN 48 Adjustment to initially apply FASB ASC 740 Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition, Value Share-based compensation Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions, Total Impairment, restructuring and other charges Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure And Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Text Block SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Disclosures related to balances of common stock, preferred stock and components of a stock option or other award plan under which share-based compensation is awarded to employees, typically comprised of the amount of unearned compensation (deferred compensation cost), compensation expense, and changes in the quantity and fair value of the shares granted, exercised, forfeited, and issued and outstanding pertaining to that plan. Disclosure may also include nature and general terms of such arrangements that existed during the period and potential effects of those arrangements on shareholders, effect of compensation cost arising from share-based payment arrangements on the income statement, method of estimating the fair value of the goods or services received, or the fair value of the equity instruments granted, during the period, cash flow effects resulting from share-based payment arrangements and, for registrants that accelerate vesting of out of the money share options, reasons for the decision to accelerate. Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of expenses incurred but not yet paid. Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent, Total Comprehensive income (loss) Income Taxes Paid, Net Income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net, Total Gain Loss On Sale Of Long Lived Assets Loss (gain) on sale of long-lived assets GainLossOnSaleOfLongLivedAssets The excess or deficiency of net proceeds from sale in the period compared to carrying value of long-lived assets as of consummation date of the sale. Senior Note Interest Rate Stated Percentage Senior Notes interest rate stated percentage Senior Note Interest Rate Stated Percentage. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts. Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts