Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets.
Amortization expense on identifiable intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation
Cash proceeds from exercise of stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Aggregate intrinsic value of securities
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Weighted average period, Nonvested
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Total fair value of shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Sales and operating income data
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive earnings:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of $43, $-, $35 and $(33) of tax expense (benefit), respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total comprehensive earnings
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Company's backlog bonded by performance bonds
Companies Backlog Related to Sales
Companies backlog related to sales.
Face value of performance bonds
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Total value of letter of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Purchase obligations
Purchase Obligation
Gross proceeds from new markets tax credit transaction
Gross proceeds from new markets tax credit transaction
Gross proceeds from new markets tax credit transaction
Deferred costs on new market tax credit transaction
Deferred costs on new market tax credit transaction
Deferred costs on new market tax credit transaction
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types Of Debt And Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Mutual Fund [Member]
Mutual Fund [Member]
Mutual funds [Member]
Equity Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Money market funds [Member]
Municipal bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Alternative [Abstract]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Total cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Available-for-sale Securities
Available-for-sale Securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Greater Than or Equal to 12 Months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member]
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member]
Award transactions on stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding shares awards exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Outstanding, Ending
Award transactions on stock options, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted average exercise price, Beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, Awards exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, Ending
Weighted average remaining contractual life, Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share - weighted common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Stock options excluded from the calculation of earnings per share because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Future minimum rental payments under noncancelable operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Total minimum payments, Remainder of Fiscal 2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Total minimum payments, Fiscal 2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Total minimum payments, Fiscal 2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Total minimum payments, Fiscal 2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Total minimum payments, Fiscal 2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Total minimum payments, Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Statement Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Architectural Glass [Member]
Architectural [Member]
Architectural.
Architectural Services segment [Member]
Architectural Services segment [Member]
Architectural Services segment [Member]
Architectural Framing Systems Segment [Member]
Architectural Framing Segment [Member]
Architectural Framing Segment [Member]
Large-Scale Optical [Member]
Large Scale Optical [Member]
Large scale optical.
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Schedule of goodwill attributable to each business segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning
Goodwill
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill, Ending
Amortized Cost, Due within one year
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized Cost, Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized Cost, Due after five years through 10 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized Cost, Due after 10 years through 15 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized Cost, Total
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Estimated Market Value, Due within one year
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Estimated Market Value, Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Estimated Market Value, Due after five years through 10 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
Estimated Market Value, Due after 10 years through 15 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value
Estimated Market Value, Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Common Stock Held In Trust [Member]
Common Stock Held In Trust [Member]
Common stock held in trust.
Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member]
Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member]
Deferred compensation obligation.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Outstanding shares awards exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Ending balance
Ending balance (in shares)
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of unrecognized net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of Operating Segments
Number of Operating Segments
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of estimated future amortization expense for identifiable intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Estimated amortization expense, Remainder of Fiscal 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Estimated amortization expense, Fiscal 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated amortization expense, Fiscal 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated amortization expense, Fiscal 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated amortization expense, Fiscal 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Deferred benefit from New Markets Tax Credit
Deferred benefit from New Markets Tax Credit
Deferred benefit from New Markets Tax Credit
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Industrial Revenue Bonds [Member]
Recovery Zone Facility Bonds [Member]
Recovery zone facility bonds.
Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Debt.
Debt
Long-term Debt
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Interest payments
Interest Paid
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Future minimum rental payments under noncancelable operating leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Guarantees and warranties
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Tax expense (benefit) on marketable securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Tax expense (benefit) on foreign currency hedge
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net earnings
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stock-based compensation
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Gain on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Proceeds from New Markets Tax Credit transaction, net of deferred costs
Proceeds from new markets tax credit transaction, net of deferred costs
Proceeds from new markets tax credit transaction, net of deferred costs
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts
Increase (Decrease) in Billing in Excess of Cost of Earnings
Refundable and accrued income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable, Net of Income Taxes Receivable
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Change in restricted cash
Payments to Acquire Restricted Investments
Purchases of marketable securities
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Debt
Sales/maturities of marketable securities
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Debt
Investments in corporate-owned life insurance policies
Payments to Acquire Life Insurance Policies
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Shares withheld for taxes, net of stock issued to employees
Shares Withheld For Taxes Net Of Stock Issued To Employees
The cash outflow paid by the company to cover an employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award, net of the total cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders to acquire the entity's shares under incentive and share awards, including stock option exercises.
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect
Effect of exchange rates on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Noncash Activity
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Capital expenditures in accounts payable
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Components of inventories
Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Costs and earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
Costs in Excess of Billings, Current
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Abstract for Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair values of investments available for sale
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amortized cost and estimated fair values of investments by contractual maturity
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Major Types Of Debt And Equity Securities [Axis]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Gross Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Estimated Market Value, Total
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Award transactions on stock options
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Nonvested share award transactions
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Guarantees and warranties
Movement in Extended Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Additional accruals
Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Claims paid
Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Balance at end of period
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
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
Nonvested share award transactions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested Number, Beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of shares, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Number of shares, Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Number of shares, Canceled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Nonvested Number, Ending
Nonvested share award transactions, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value, Beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, Canceled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value, Ending
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Debt issue costs [Member]
Debt Issue Costs [Member]
Debt issue costs
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of finite lived identifiable intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Foreign Currency Translation
Finite Lived Identifiable Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Finite lived identifiable intangible assets translation adjustments.
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Net of translation adjustments
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Net of translation adjustments
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Net of translation adjustments
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets Foreign Currency Translation
Intangible Assets Foreign Currency Translation
Intangible Assets Foreign Currency Translation
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Liability for uncertain tax positions, current and noncurrent
Liability for uncertain tax positions, current and noncurrent
Liability for uncertain tax positions, current and noncurrent
Liability for unrecognized tax benefit, expected decrease
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term available for sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Current
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Noncurrent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Intangible assets
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued payroll and related benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued self-insurance reserves
Self Insurance Reserve, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts
Billings in Excess of Cost
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term self-insurance reserves
Self Insurance Reserve, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 13)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock of $0.33-1/3 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 28,996,209 and 28,958,119, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Common stock held in trust
Common Stock Issued, Employee Stock Trust
Deferred compensation obligations
Deferred Compensation Equity
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of goodwill attributable to each business segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of finite lived intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated future amortization expense for identifiable intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net earnings
Earnings per share - basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net earnings
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings per share - diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net earnings
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Intersegment eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Corporate and other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales and operating income data
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Operating income (loss)